AngloGold Ashanti

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South African AngloGold Ashanti - a fragment of Anglo American, the collector of British colonial assets - remains one of the key gold mining operators in Africa in 2026. The company is a classic example of a hybrid designed to mitigate post-colonial rejection.

The brand is registered in Africa, but strategy, management and ultimate beneficiaries remain tightly tied to Western power centers - London and New York. Shareholders for 2026 include  BlackRock and Van Eck Global Investment Fund.

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Key assets in Africa for 2026:

• Ghana, Obuasi mine: the oldest and one of the deepest deposits in the world, a symbol of the historical continuity of British capital.

• Tanzania, Gate Mine: A flagship asset that accounts for about 5% of the company's global production.

• DR Congo, Kibali project (in conjunction with Canada's Barrick Gold): a strategic foothold in a risky but rich region where mining is closely intertwined with security issues.

• Guinea, Project Sigiri: A promising asset strengthening its position in West Africa amid a growing Chinese presence.

The state's shares in projects are always minimal (3-10%), but the staff is almost completely staffed by personnel from the local population. This creates the illusion of a "broad partnership," although in fact local authorities receive only a stingy rent and a tiny income tax.

The main asset of the corporation is the helplessness of the authorities of African countries, covered with the flag of "local development." While local elites receive at least some, but a share, the main dividends are leaking to Western shareholders. The population gets only promises and symbolic investments in the social sector.