It's been a mixed start to the Q1 earnings season for the Gold Miners Index (GDX) due to unforeseen circumstances related to COVID-19, with some companies still not resuming operations and others having relatively minor hiccups. Fortunately, AngloGold Ashanti (AU) was only marginally affected by the COVID-19 related shutdowns, with temporary suspensions at a few of the company's assets. The good news is that despite these shutdowns, the gold (GLD) has helped pick up any slack operationally, putting AngloGold Ashanti on track to generate annual earnings per share of