Annual Financial Statements 2010
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Annual Financial Statements 2010 goldpure AngloGold Ashanti board of directors as at 31 December 2010 TT Mboweni TJ Motlatsi FB Arisman M Cutifani R Gasant Chairman Deputy Chairman Non-executive director Chief executive officer Non-executive director WA Nairn LW Nkuhlu F Ohene-Kena SM Pityana S Venkatakrishnan Non-executive director Non-executive director Non-executive director Non-executive director Chief financial officer Forward-looking statements can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those set out in the forward- Certain statements contained in this document, including, without limitation, looking statements as a result of, amongst other factors, changes in those concerning the economic outlook for the gold mining industry, economic and market conditions, success of business and operating expectations regarding gold prices, production, cash costs and other initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government operating results, growth prospects and outlook of AngloGold Ashanti’s actions, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, and business and operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the completion and operational risk management. For a discussion of such risk factors, refer to commencement of commercial operations of certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s the section titled “Risk management and internal controls” in these annual exploration and production projects and completion of acquisitions and financial statements. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes no obligation to update dispositions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity and capital resources and capital publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to expenditure, and the outcome and consequence of any pending litigation reflect events or circumstances after the date of these annual financial proceedings, contain certain forward-looking statements regarding statements or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. All AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, economic performance and financial subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to condition. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes that the expectations AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance cautionary statements herein. Contents Areas of focus in this report Introduction Vision, mission and values P2 Scope of the report P4 Corporate profile P6 Strategy P10 Group overview 2010 P12 Review of the year Chairman’s statement P14 CEO’s review P16 Review by the Chairman of the Audit and Corporate Governance Committee P22 CFO’s report P32 Scorecard 2010 P44 Project ONE P46 Five-year summaries P50 Operations at a glance P54 Review of operations P56 Greenfield projects P121 Global exploration P128 Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve – a summary P134 Gold, uranium and silver markets P142 Governance Board of directors and executive management P146 Group information P150 The regulatory environment enabling AngloGold Ashanti to mine P153 Mine site rehabilitation and closure P163 Gold production P164 Sustainable development – a summary P167 Corporate governance P174 Risk management and internal controls P194 Directors’ approval P212 Secretary’s certificate P212 Report of the independent auditors P213 Directors’ report P214 Remuneration report P226 Financial statements Group financial statements P236 Company financial statements P338 Principal subsidiaries and operating entities P371 Other Non-GAAP disclosures P372 Glossary of terms and Non-GAAP metrics P379 Shareholder information P385 Administrative information P390 P1 Our vision to be the leading mining company Our mission To create value for our shareholders, our employees and our business and social partners through safely and responsibly exploring, mining and marketing our products. Our primary focus is gold and we will pursue value creating opportunities in other minerals where we can leverage our existing assets, skills and experience to enhance the delivery of value. P2 AngloGold Ashanti Annual Financial Statements 2010 Vision, mission and values Our values Safety is our first value. We are accountable for our actions and undertake to deliver on our We place people first and correspondingly put the highest commitments. priority on safe and healthy practices and systems of work. We are responsible for seeking out new and innovative ways to We are focused on delivering results and we do what we say ensure that our workplaces are free of occupational injury and we will do. We accept responsibility and hold ourselves illness. We live each day for each other and use our collective accountable for our work, our behaviour, our ethics and our commitment, talents, resources and systems to deliver on our actions. We aim to deliver high performance outcomes and most important commitment ... to care. undertake to deliver on our commitments to our colleagues, business and social partners, and our investors. We treat each other with dignity and respect. The communities and societies in which we operate will be better off for We believe that individuals who are treated with respect and AngloGold Ashanti having been there. who are entrusted to take responsibility respond by giving their best. We seek to preserve people's dignity, their sense of We uphold and promote fundamental human rights where we self-worth in all our interactions, respecting them for who they do business. We contribute to building productive, respectful are and valuing the unique contribution that they can make to and mutually beneficial partnerships in the communities in our business success. We are honest with ourselves and which we operate. We aim to leave host communities with a others, and we deal ethically with all of our business and sustainable future. social partners. We respect the environment. We value diversity. We are committed to continually improving our processes in We aim to be a global leader with the right people for the right order to prevent pollution, minimise waste, increase our jobs. We promote inclusion and team work, deriving benefit from carbon efficiency and make efficient use of natural resources. the rich diversity of the cultures, ideas, experiences and skills that We will develop innovative solutions to mitigate environmental each employee brings to the business. and climate risks. P3 Scope of the report AngloGold Ashanti reports in line with global best practice AngloGold Ashanti’s suite of 2010 annual reports includes: • Annual Financial Statements 2010 • Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Report 2010 • Sustainability Report 2010 • Annual Review 2010 These reports and documents communicate all relevant The Annual Financial Statements 2010 presents an aspects of AngloGold Ashanti’s operating, sustainability and extensive review of the year in both web-based and printed financial performance for the 2010 financial year, from formats, and was prepared in accordance with: International 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010. Those to whom the Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); the South African company seeks to communicate include: shareholders; Companies Act, 61 of 1973 (as amended); and the Listings investors; employees and their representatives; the Requirements of the JSE Limited (JSE). In compiling the communities within which AngloGold Ashanti operates; and Annual Financial Statements 2010 and the Sustainability regional and national governments. Report 2010, the guidelines on integrated reporting of the King P4 AngloGold Ashanti Annual Financial Statements 2010 Scope of the report Report on Governance for South Africa 2009 (King III) were The report gives context and outlines the approach for each taken into account. This report, which includes a separate area. It also provides particulars of the work that has been Notice of Meeting, is submitted to the JSE in South Africa, as undertaken in that area, targets that have been set and well as the stock exchanges in London, New York, Ghana, performance against these targets. Supplementary information Australia, Paris and Brussels. It is also submitted the United on our website presents more detailed disclosure on States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Form performance against relevant Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 6-K. In compliance with the rules governing its listing on the indicators, the sustainable development framework of the New York Stock Exchange and in accordance with the International Council on Metals and Mining (ICMM) and the accounting principles generally accepted in the US, principles of the UN Global Compact (UNGC). AngloGold Ashanti prepares an annual report on Form 20-F. The Form 20-F for the 2010 financial year must be filed with A separate summary report, the Annual Review 2010, which the SEC by no later than 30 June 2011. contains extracts of key information from the Annual Financial Statements 2010, the Sustainability Report 2010 as well as the In the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Report 2010, notice of meeting to shareholders and the form of proxy, has AngloGold Ashanti's Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are been produced for distribution to all shareholders. reported in accordance with the South African Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Reserves and A compact disc, containing the web-based versions and Mineral Resources (SAMREC 2007 Edition) and the downloadable pdfs of these reports, will be distributed to all shareholders