Mining operations here are divided into two regions, West Wits and Vaal River, which together have seven mines, namely Great Noligwa, Kopanang, Moab Khotsong, Mponeng, Savuka, Tau Lekoa and TauTona.
As at 31 December 2006, Ore Reserves for these operations totalled 27.2 million ounces of gold – 41% of group reserves.
Combined, these mines employed 35,968 people and produced 2,554,000 ounces of gold in 2006, equivalent to 45% of total group output.
The South African operations contributed $549 million – 52% – to group adjusted gross profit.
Capital expenditure for the year totalled $313 million.
8% – AUSTRALIA
Annual production (000 oz)
Capital Expenditure ($m)
The operations here are Sunrise Dam and the Boddington joint venture expansion project, both in the state of Western Australia.
As at 31 December 2006, Ore Reserves totalled 6.4 million ounces of gold – 9% of group reserves.
Sunrise Dam and Boddington together employed 479 people and Sunrise Dam produced 465,000 ounces of gold in 2006, equivalent to 8% of total group output.
This operation contributed $137 million – 13% – to group adjusted gross profit.
Capital expenditure at both Sunrise Dam and Boddington totalled $84 million for the year.
10% – SOUTH AMERICA
Annual production (000 oz)
Capital Expenditure ($m)
The mining operations here are located in Brazil (AngloGold Ashanti Brasil Mineração Ltda and Serra Grande) and Argentina (Cerro Vanguardia).
As at 31 December 2006, Ore Reserves in Brazil and Argentina totalled 4.7 million ounces of gold –7% of group reserves.
Combined, these mines employed 5,334 people and produced 554,000 ounces of gold in 2006, equivalent to 10% of total group output.
The operations together contributed $175 million – 17% – to group adjusted gross profit.
Capital expenditure for the year totalled $205 million.
5% – USA
Annual production (000 oz)
Capital Expenditure ($m)
The one mining operation here is Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) in the state of Colorado.
As at 31 December 2006, Ore Reserves at CC&V totalled 3.8 million ounces of gold – 6% of group reserves.
This operation employed 369 people and produced 283,000 ounces of gold in 2006, equivalent to 5% of total group output.
This operation contributed $23 million – 2% – to group adjusted gross profit.
Capital expenditure for the year totalled $13 million.
32% – REST OF AFRICA
Annual production (000 oz)
Capital Expenditure ($m)
This region includes the mining operations in Ghana (Obuasi, Iduapriem and
Bibiani for 11 months),Guinea (Siguiri), Mali (Morila, Sadiola, Yatela), Namibia
(Navachab) and Tanzania (Geita).
As at 31 December 2006, Ore Reserves for all these operations totalled 24.8
million ounces of gold – 37% of group reserves.
Combined, these mines employed 17,157 people and produced 1,779,000 ounces
of gold in 2006, equivalent to 32% of total group output.
The operations in Africa (outside of South Africa) contributed $144 million
– 14% – to group adjusted gross profit.
Capital expenditure for the year totalled $191 million.
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