UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Report on Form 6-K dated August 12, 2010
Commission File Number 1-14846
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Name of registrant)
76 Jeppe Street
Newtown, 2001
(P.O. Box 62117, Marshalltown, 2107)
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Enclosure: Press release
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI ANNOUNCEMENT THE APPOINTMENT OF RHIDWAAN
GASANT TO ITS BOARD
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa \ Reg. No. 1944/017354/06)
ISIN No. ZAE000043485 – JSE share code: ANG \ CUSIP: 035128206 – NYSE share code: AU
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa \ Reg. No. 1944/017354/06)
ISIN No. ZAE000043485 – JSE share code: ANG \ CUSIP: 035128206 – NYSE share code: AU
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
News Release
12 August 2010
RHIDWAAN GASANT APPOINTED TO ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI BOARD
AngloGold Ashanti is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Rhidwaan Gasant to its
board of directors, effective 12 August 2010. In addition to his duties as an independent,
non-executive director, Mr Gasant will also be a member of the Audit and Corporate
Governance Committee. His appointment brings additional financial acumen to the board,
as well as a wealth of experience in the natural resources sector.
board of directors, effective 12 August 2010. In addition to his duties as an independent,
non-executive director, Mr Gasant will also be a member of the Audit and Corporate
Governance Committee. His appointment brings additional financial acumen to the board,
as well as a wealth of experience in the natural resources sector.
Mr Gasant is a chartered accountant and the former Chief Executive Officer of Energy
Africa Limited, an oil and gas producer and explorer which had assets off Africa’s west
coast before its acquisition by Tullow Oil. He currently sits on the boards of international
companies in the MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile phone operator.
Africa Limited, an oil and gas producer and explorer which had assets off Africa’s west
coast before its acquisition by Tullow Oil. He currently sits on the boards of international
companies in the MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile phone operator.
“Rhidwaan’s appointment complements very effectively the skills and experience we
currently have on the board,” AngloGold Ashanti Chairman Tito Mboweni said. “This is in
line with our commitment to continue building the overall capacity of the board and its
committees.”
currently have on the board,” AngloGold Ashanti Chairman Tito Mboweni said. “This is in
line with our commitment to continue building the overall capacity of the board and its
committees.”
ENDS
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Contacts
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E-mail:
Alan Fine (Media)
+27 (0) 11 637- 6383
/
+27 (0) 83 250 0757
afine@anglogoldashanti.com
Sicelo Ntuli (Investors)
+27 (0) 11 637-6339
/
+27 (0) 71 608 0991
sntuli@anglogoldashanti.com
Stewart Bailey (Investors)
+1 212 836 4303 / +27 (0) 82 330 9628
/
+1 646 338 4337
sbailey@anglogoldashanti.com
Certain statements made in this communication, including, without limitation, those concerning AngloGold Ashanti’s strategy to reduce its gold hedging
position including the extent and effects of the reduction, the economic outlook for the gold mining industry, expectations regarding gold prices, production,
cash costs and other operating results, growth prospects and outlook of AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the
completion and commencement of commercial operations of certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s exploration and production projects, the resumption of
production at AngloGold Ashanti’s mines in Ghana, the completion of announced mergers and acquisitions transactions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity and
capital resources, and expenditure and the outcome and consequences of any litigation proceedings or environmental issues, contain certain forward-
looking statements regarding AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, economic performance and financial condition. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes that the
expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been
correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in
economic and market conditions, success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions
including environmental approvals and actions, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, and business and operational risk management. For a
discussion of certain of these factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti's annual report for the year ended 31 December 2009, which was distributed to
shareholders on 30 March 2010. The company’s annual report on Form 20-F, was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States
on April 19, 2010 and as amended on May 18, 2010. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after today’s date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. All subsequent written
or oral forward-looking statements attributable to AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
position including the extent and effects of the reduction, the economic outlook for the gold mining industry, expectations regarding gold prices, production,
cash costs and other operating results, growth prospects and outlook of AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the
completion and commencement of commercial operations of certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s exploration and production projects, the resumption of
production at AngloGold Ashanti’s mines in Ghana, the completion of announced mergers and acquisitions transactions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity and
capital resources, and expenditure and the outcome and consequences of any litigation proceedings or environmental issues, contain certain forward-
looking statements regarding AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, economic performance and financial condition. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes that the
expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been
correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in
economic and market conditions, success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions
including environmental approvals and actions, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, and business and operational risk management. For a
discussion of certain of these factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti's annual report for the year ended 31 December 2009, which was distributed to
shareholders on 30 March 2010. The company’s annual report on Form 20-F, was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States
on April 19, 2010 and as amended on May 18, 2010. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after today’s date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. All subsequent written
or oral forward-looking statements attributable to AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
AngloGold Ashanti posts information that is important to investors on the main page of its website at
www.anglogoldashanti.com
and under the “Investors”
tab on the main page. This information is updated regularly. Investors should visit this website to obtain important information about AngloGold Ashanti.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Date: August 12, 2010
By:
/s/ L Eatwell
Name: L EATWELL
Title: Company Secretary
Title: Company Secretary