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 July 16, 2009
Commission File Number 1-14846
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
76 Jeppe Street
Newtown, 2001
(P.O. Box 62117, Marshalltown, 2107)
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Enclosure: Press release
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH
RANDGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED IN RELATION TO ITS
PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF MOTO GOLDMINES LIMITED
PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF MOTO GOLDMINES LIMITED
news release
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16 July 2009
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH RANDGOLD RESOURCES
LIMITED IN RELATION TO ITS PROPOSED ACQU ISITION OF MOTO GOLDMINES LIMITED
LIMITED IN RELATION TO ITS PROPOSED ACQU ISITION OF MOTO GOLDMINES LIMITED
AngloGold Ashanti Limited (“AngloGold Ashanti” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce
that it has entered into a series of agreements with Randgold Resources Limited (“Randgold
Resources”), which, upon the closing of Rand gold Resources’ proposed acquisition of 100%
of the issued share capital and outstanding options and warrants of Moto Goldmines Limited
(“Moto”), will result in AngloGold Ashanti acquiring an indirect 50% interest in Moto for
approximately US$244 million i n cash.
that it has entered into a series of agreements with Randgold Resources Limited (“Randgold
Resources”), which, upon the closing of Rand gold Resources’ proposed acquisition of 100%
of the issued share capital and outstanding options and warrants of Moto Goldmines Limited
(“Moto”), will result in AngloGold Ashanti acquiring an indirect 50% interest in Moto for
approximately US$244 million i n cash.
At the same time, AngloGold Ashanti and Randgold Resources will form a joint venture for the
development and operation of the Moto gold project, located in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (“DRC”). Moto owns 70% of the project which is at an advanced exploration stage with
a JORC compliant Mineral Resource of some 22.5 million ounces of gold as published on
21 January 2009. The other 30% joint venture interest in the project is owned by Offices des
Mines d’Or de Kilo-Moto (“Okimo”), a DRC state-owned company. Under the terms of the
proposed joint venture agreement, Randgold Resources will be appointed operator of the
project.
development and operation of the Moto gold project, located in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (“DRC”). Moto owns 70% of the project which is at an advanced exploration stage with
a JORC compliant Mineral Resource of some 22.5 million ounces of gold as published on
21 January 2009. The other 30% joint venture interest in the project is owned by Offices des
Mines d’Or de Kilo-Moto (“Okimo”), a DRC state-owned company. Under the terms of the
proposed joint venture agreement, Randgold Resources will be appointed operator of the
project.
Shareholders are referred to a separate announcement made by Randgold Resources today
describing its approach to the Board of Directors of Moto in relation to its proposed
acquisition.
describing its approach to the Board of Directors of Moto in relation to its proposed
acquisition.
AngloGold Ashanti’s agreement to acquire its indirect joint venture interest in Moto, as
described above, is subject to the completion of the acquisition of Moto by Randgold
Resources and, as is customary for transactions of this nature, an application has been made
by AngloGold Ashanti to, and is currently under consideration by, the South African Reserve
Bank.
described above, is subject to the completion of the acquisition of Moto by Randgold
Resources and, as is customary for transactions of this nature, an application has been made
by AngloGold Ashanti to, and is currently under consideration by, the South African Reserve
Bank.
“We’re pleased to build on the successful partnership we’ve enjoyed with Randgold
Resources over the past nine years at Morila,’’ AngloGold Ashanti Chief Executive Officer
Mark Cutifani said. ”Our agreement to acquire for cash a 50% joint venture interest on
closing enables Randgold Resources to present terms to Moto which make its offer clearly
superior to those already offered by Red Back Mining Inc. in its offe r for Moto.’’
Resources over the past nine years at Morila,’’ AngloGold Ashanti Chief Executive Officer
Mark Cutifani said. ”Our agreement to acquire for cash a 50% joint venture interest on
closing enables Randgold Resources to present terms to Moto which make its offer clearly
superior to those already offered by Red Back Mining Inc. in its offe r for Moto.’’
“This partnership will benefit all stakeholders, especially the people of the DRC, by
successfully developing one of the world’s most exciting gold ore-bodies in a joint effort that
shares risk and rewards,” Cutifani said. “This is a further step in our Africa growth strategy
and complements our existing greenfields exploration activities in the DRC by taking a larger
foothold in one of the world’s most prospective goldfields via the Moto gold project, one of
Africa’s largest undeveloped min eral resources.’’
successfully developing one of the world’s most exciting gold ore-bodies in a joint effort that
shares risk and rewards,” Cutifani said. “This is a further step in our Africa growth strategy
and complements our existing greenfields exploration activities in the DRC by taking a larger
foothold in one of the world’s most prospective goldfields via the Moto gold project, one of
Africa’s largest undeveloped min eral resources.’’
There can be no assurance, at this stage, that Randgold Resources will complete its proposed
acquisition of Moto. AngloGold Ashanti will make a further announcement in due course.
acquisition of Moto. AngloGold Ashanti will make a further announcement in due course.
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Stewart Bailey (Investors) +1 212 836 4303
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Certain statements made in this communication, including, without limitation, those concerning the benefits of the partnership for all
stakeholders and the prospects of the Moto Gold Project, 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, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, and business and operational risk management. For a
discussion of such factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti's annual report for the year ended 31 December 2008, which was distributed to
shareholders on 27 March 2009 and the company’s annual report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in
the United States on May 5, 2009 as amended on May 6, 2009. 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. AngloGoldAshanti posts information that is important to investors on the
main page of its website at www.anglgoldashanti.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.
stakeholders and the prospects of the Moto Gold Project, 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, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, and business and operational risk management. For a
discussion of such factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti's annual report for the year ended 31 December 2008, which was distributed to
shareholders on 27 March 2009 and the company’s annual report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in
the United States on May 5, 2009 as amended on May 6, 2009. 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. AngloGoldAshanti posts information that is important to investors on the
main page of its website at www.anglgoldashanti.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: July 16, 2009
By:
/s/ L Eatwell
Name:
L EATWELL
Title: Company Secretary
Title: Company Secretary
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