AngloGold Ashanti Limited

(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Reg. No. 1944/017354/06)

ISIN No. ZAE000043485 - JSE share code: ANG CUSIP: 035128206 - NYSE share code: AU Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

News Release

20 November 2013

DEALINGS IN SECURITIES BY NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

In terms of JSE Listings Requirement 3.63, AngloGold Ashanti gives notice that a non-executive director of the company has purchased ordinary shares of the company, after receiving clearance to do so as required by Listing Requirement 3.66. Details of the purchase are provided below:

Name of director

Rodney John Ruston

Name of company

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Date of transaction

18 November 2013

Nature of transaction

On-market purchase of shares

Class of security

*CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs)

Number of shares

5,000

Average price of shares purchased

AU$3.4843

Lowest price of shares purchased

AU$3.4500

Highest Price of shares purchased

AU$3.5000

Value of shares purchased

AU$17,421.50

Type of Interest

Indirect Beneficial

*5 CDIs are equal to one AngloGold Ashanti Ordinary Share

JSE Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Limited ENDS

Contacts

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Chris Nthite Stewart Bailey General inquiries

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+1 646 338 4337/ +1 212 858-7702 / +27 83 253 2021

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Investors

Stewart Bailey

+1 646 338 4337/ +1 212 858-7702 / +27 83 253 2021

sbailey@anglogoldashanti.com

Sabrina Brockman (US & Canada)

Fundisa Mgidi (South Africa) General inquiries

+1 (212) 858 7702 / +1 646 379 2555

+27 11 6376763 / +27 82 821 5322

sbrockman@anglogoldashanti.com

fmgidi@anglogoldashanti.com investors@anglogoldashanti.com

Disclaimer

Certain statements contained in this document, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those concerning the economic outlook for the gold mining industry, expectations regarding gold prices, production, cash costs, cost savings and other operating results, return on equity, productivity improvements, growth prospects and outlook of AngloGold Ashanti's operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the achievement of project milestones, commencement and completion of commercial operations of certain of AngloGold Ashanti's exploration and production projects and the completion of acquisitions and dispositions, AngloGold Ashanti's liquidity and capital resources and capital expenditures and the outcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceedings or environmental issues, are forward-looking statements regarding AngloGold Ashanti's operations, economic performance and financial condition. These forward-looking statements or forecasts involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause AngloGold Ashanti's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and forecasts are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic, social and political and market conditions, the success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, including environmental approvals, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, the outcome of pending or future litigation proceedings, and business and operational risk management. For a discussion of such risk factors, refer to the prospectus supplement to AngloGold Ashanti's prospectus dated 17 July 2012 that was filed with the SEC on 26
July 2013. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashanti's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results. Consequently, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by applicable law. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein. This communication may contain certain "Non-GAAP" financial measures. AngloGold Ashanti utilises certain Non-GAAP performance measures and ratios in managing its business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the reported operating results o r cash flow from operations or any other measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures other companies may use. AngloGold Ashanti posts information that is important to investors on the main page of its website at www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the "Investors" tab on the main page. This information is updated regularly. Investors should visit this website to obtain important information about AngloGold Ashanti.

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