AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Is Down 13.8% After $2 Billion Buyback Plan And Safety Scrutiny - Has The Bull Case Changed?
Earlier this month, AngloGold Ashanti plc reported first-quarter 2026 results showing gold production of 724,000 oz, net income of US$1.28 billion with basic EPS of US$2.52, declared an interim dividend of 116 US cents per share for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, and announced a proposed share repurchase program of up to US$2.00 billion, subject to shareholder approval. These capital-return plans arrive alongside recent attention on operational safety after a fatal contractor incident at...
Earlier this month, AngloGold Ashanti plc reported first-quarter 2026 results showing gold production of 724,000 oz, net income of US$1.28 billion with basic EPS of US$2.52, declared an interim dividend of 116 US cents per share for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, and announced a proposed share repurchase program of up to US$2.00 billion, subject to shareholder approval. These capital-return plans arrive alongside recent attention on operational safety after a fatal contractor incident at...