Sunrise Dam: strong finish
ANGLOGOLD Ashanti’s assets have performed well in 2019, with overall production ncreasing by 7pc in the first quarter from 801,000oz from 752,000oz – despite a drop in production at Sunrise Dam in WA. At Sunrise Dam, production was 11pc lower at 136,000oz for the first six months ended une 30, 2019, compared to 153,000oz during the same period last year. The drop in production was due to a lower mill feed grade and lower metallurgical recovery from the ore mined. The drop at Sunrise Dam, plus lower grades and plant throughput from the company’s Siguiri asset and a planned production decrease at the Cerro Vanguardia site, was partially offset by strong improvements from Kibali, Iduapriem, Geita and Tropicana. Chief executive…