AngloGold Ashanti is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael James Kirkwood as an independent non-executive director to its Board of Directors with effect from 1 June 2012.

Mr Kirkwood (AB, Stanford, Engineering Economics) is currently the Chairman of Circle Holdings plc (a London listed healthcare group) and of Ondra Partners, an independent financial advisory firm. Additionally he is a non-executive director of Eros International plc (a London AIM listed international media company) and of UK Financial Investments Ltd (the government entity established to manage the public ownership in UK banks). He is a highly experienced and respected banker who worked at the highest level in Citigroup during his 30 year career with the bank.

Mr Tito Mboweni, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: "It is with delight that I welcome Mr Kirkwood to the Board of Directors of AngloGold Ashanti Limited. His vast experience in the international financial arena will enhance the skills set of the board to the benefit of the company and stakeholders alike. We look forward to working with him as we continue the journey of making this company one of the best and most successful mining companies in the world."

Contacts

Alan Fine(Media) +27 (0)11 637 6383 / +27 (0) 83 250 0757 afine@anglogoldashanti.com

Chris Nthite +27 (0)11 637 6388 / +27 (0) 83 301 2481 cnthite@anglogoldashanti.com

Mike Bedford(Investors) +27 (0) 11 637 6273 / +27 (0) 82 3748820 mbedford@anglogoldashanti.com

Stewart Bailey (Investors) +1 212 836 4303 / +1 646 338 4337 sbailey@anglogoldashanti.com