AngloGold H1 earnings rise; South Africa safety stops hit output

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Africa’s top gold producer AngloGold Ashanti said on Monday its interim earnings more than doubled because of higher prices and weaker currencies where it operates, but said government safety stops in South Africa hit production. * Adjusted headline earnings (AHE) of $159 million, morethan double the $61 million generated last year. * Gold production of 1.745Moz, in line with full yearguidance range of 3.6Moz – 3.8Moz. * Net debt at June 30, 2016, was