AngloGold Ashanti Reports Record 2025 Free Cash Flow and EBITDA, Declares Highest Ever Dividend, and Boosts Gold Reserves by 17%

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AngloGold Ashanti PLC reported record 2025 financial results, including a tripling of free cash flow and a doubling of Adjusted EBITDA, alongside a 17% increase in gold Mineral Reserves and a new major project with strong economics.

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• Record Financial Performance in 2025

  Free cash flow tripled to a record $2.9 billion, Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $6.3 billion, and headline earnings increased by 186% to $2.7 billion. The company ended 2025 with an Adjusted net cash position of $879 million, a significant improvement from net debt in 2024.

• Highest Ever Dividend Declared

  AngloGold Ashanti declared a Q4 interim dividend of $875 million (173 US cents per share), bringing the total dividends for 2025 to a record $1.8 billion (357 US cents per share), representing 62% of free cash flow.

• Significant Increase in Gold Mineral Reserve

  Total Group gold Mineral Reserve increased by 17% to 36.5 million ounces at December 31, 2025, from 31.2 million ounces in 2024, driven by exploration success and acquisitions.

• Positive Pre-Feasibility Study for Arthur Gold Project

  The Arthur Gold Project declared a first-time Probable Mineral Reserve of 4.9 million ounces, supporting an initial nine-year mine life with estimated average annual production of 500,000 ounces and competitive All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) of $954/oz. Project capital expenditure is forecast at $3.6 billion.

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AngloGold Ashanti PLC delivered an exceptionally strong financial and operational performance in 2025, marked by record free cash flow and Adjusted EBITDA, and a substantial increase in gold Mineral Reserves. The company's ability to significantly boost production and control costs, even with higher royalties, demonstrates robust operational efficiency. The positive pre-feasibility study for the Arthur Gold Project, outlining a competitive cost profile and substantial production, provides a strong growth pipeline. While 2026 guidance indicates higher costs, the overall outlook is very positive, reinforcing the company's strong position in the gold mining sector. Investors should monitor the progress of the Arthur Gold Project and the resolution of the Quebradona project's environmental restrictions.