AngloGold Ashanti Shares Jump 2.61% as Gold Hits All-Time High Trading Volume Surges 49.63 to 330M Ranking 339th in Market Activity

On September 2, 2025, AngloGold Ashanti (AU) rose 2.61% as its trading volume surged 49.63% to $330 million, ranking 339th in market activity that day. The stock’s performance aligns with broader gold market dynamics, as spot prices hit an all-time high of $3,528.78 per ounce, driven by geopolitical tensions and sustained institutional demand.

The gold producer ranked fifth in the first half of 2025 with 1,524 kilo ounces (koz) of output, a 21.5% increase from 2024. This growth stems from its $2.5 billion acquisition of Centamin in September 2024, which added Egypt’s Sukari mine to its portfolio. The expansion underscores AngloGold’s strategic focus on consolidating operations to capitalize on elevated gold prices.

Gold’s record rally reflects a combination of factors: central bank purchases maintaining upward price pressure, a weaker U.S. dollar reducing gold’s opportunity cost, and persistent inflation hedging demand. For AngloGold, higher prices amplify margins, though production challenges at other major miners—such as Barrick’s 16.7% output decline due to mine seizures—highlight sector-wide operational risks. The company’s disciplined cost management and asset rationalization position it to benefit from the current favorable pricing environment.

Gold demand is expected to remain robust, with Q2 2025 global consumption rising 3% year-on-year to 1,249 tonnes. AngloGold’s production growth, coupled with sector-wide supply constraints (projected 1% annual output increase), supports continued price resilience. However, geopolitical risks and potential profit-taking in the market could introduce short-term volatility.