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Why AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Is Down 14.9% After Record Payouts And A New Buyback Plan
AngloGold Ashanti plc recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with gold production of 724,000 oz, net income of US$1.28 billion, basic EPS of US$2.52 from continuing operations, a record interim dividend of 116 US cents per share (about US$585 million), and authorization of a share repurchase program of up to US$2.00 billion, alongside a previously reported fatal contractor incident at the Obuasi mine.
The combination of record shareholder payouts, a large proposed buyback, and...