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Gold Fields, Anglo Gold Rule Out Merger After Ghana Joint-Venture Deal

March 16, 2023
Stephen M.Cby Stephen M.C
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Gold Fields, Anglo Gold Rule Out Merger After Ghana Joint-Venture Deal

Goldfields Ghana Limited

Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti on 16th March, 2023 disclosed the decision made by both companies of not considering a full-scale merger after they agreed to combine their neighbouring Tarkwa and Iduapriem mines in Ghana – to create Africa’s biggest gold mine.

Gold miners are increasingly looking to consolidate as they seek to replace depleting reserves and contain cost pressures.

Last month, Newmont Corp, the world’s top gold producer, bid $16.9 billion for Australia’s Newcrest Mining, triggering speculation of a new wave of mergers and acquisitions in the industry.

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When asked by reporters if a merger was under consideration, the CEO of AngloGold, Mr. Alberto Calderon said: “We are in similar places around the world, but for now this is the thing we are focused on. We’re not going to entertain any speculation on that (a merger). There’s no conversation or anything of that sort.”

the CEO of AngloGold Mr. Alberto Calderon
The CEO of AngloGold – Mr. Alberto Calderon

Mr. Alberto Calderon and the Gold Fields interim CEO – Mr. Martin Preece said on a conference call about their joint venture that they would explore other opportunities to maximize synergies where they arise.

The South Africa-headquartered AngloGold and Gold Fields are among the five biggest gold-producing companies by output in the world, with operations in Africa, Australia and South America.

Mr. Alberto Calderon had previously revealed that AngloGold preferred internal growth to acquisitions.

According to Mr. Calderon, Gold Fields and AngloGold would own 60% and 30% of the joint operation respectively, with the Ghanaian government holding 10%.

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The Gold Fields interim CEO – Mr. Martin Preece

Mr. Martin Preece, who last month said the company was no longer pursuing big M&A deals after its failed bid for Yamana Gold noted on the conference call that “collaboration is easier”.

“I think it’s going to be asset-specific and opportunity-specific.”

Mr. Martin Preece

Expectations From The Tarkwa And Iduapriem Mines Joint Venture

The joint venture – (Tarkwa and Iduapriem mines) would produce an average 900,000 ounces annually over the first five years, and 600,000 ounces over its estimated 18-year life of the mine.

“The proposed joint venture would create the largest gold mine in Africa and one of the largest in the world. It will be a high-quality operation, supported by a substantial mineral endowment and an initial life spanning of almost two decades.”

The companies noted in a joint statement

The combined operation’s All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) – an industry measure, would be less than $1,000 per ounce for the first five years and less than $1,200 per ounce over the estimated life of mine.

Tarkwa produced 531,600 ounces in 2022 at AISC of $1,248 per ounce, while Iduapriem produced 248,000 ounces at a cost of $1,299 per ounce.

Apart from Tarkwa, Gold Fields has two other mines in Ghana, Damang and the 45%-owned Asanko. AngloGold also has another mine in Ghana, Obuasi, in addition to Iduapriem.

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