AngloGold Ashanti is trading 5.5% up in pre-market at $103.33 after announcing a C$58.5 million strategic investment in Thesis Gold & Silver on August 17, 2026.

  • The transaction increases AngloGold Ashanti’s ownership from approximately 5% to 9.7%.
  • The investment strengthens its exposure to the Lawyers-Ranch gold-silver project.
  • Materials-sector strength, firm commodity prices, and positive broader-market futures are providing additional support.