AngloGold (AU) Appoints Marcus Randolph as Independent Director

AngloGold Ashanti PLC (NYSE:AU) is one of the top stocks to buy as gold rallies. On October 3, the company appointed Marcus Randolph as an independent non-executive director, effective October 27, 2025. Randolph will sit on the Compensation and Human Resources Committee and the Social, Ethics, and Sustainability Committee.

The new director has amassed over 40 years of experience in the mining and processing industries. He was most recently CEO and President of Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling. Previously, he served as Executive Chairman of Boart Longyear, the world’s largest supplier of drilling services and equipment to the minerals sector. Between 1999 and 2013, Randolph held senior leadership roles at BHP Billiton.

Commenting on the appointment, AngloGold Chairman Jochen Tilk said: “Marcus brings to the Board a wealth of experience… We will benefit greatly from his expertise across governance, corporate strategy, and the mining value chain.”

AngloGold Ashanti PLC (NYSE:AU) is a global mining company. It acquires, explores, develops, and operates gold properties, primarily through its mines in Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Its main product is gold bullion.

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