AU is trading 29.9% up at $105.11 in after-hours trading after AngloGold Ashanti called a general meeting for shareholders to vote on a proposed share repurchase program.

  • The meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026, where investors will decide on the capital-return initiative.
  • Share buybacks are typically viewed positively by the market as they can tighten share supply and enhance per-share financial metrics.
  • The announcement has triggered significant after-hours demand for AU shares as investors anticipate the potential for increased capital returns.