Quarterly Report
Range Resources Ltd
ABN 88 002 522 009
34 Parliament Place
West Perth WA 6005
PO Box 684
West Perth WA 6872
P: +61 8 9488 5200
F: +61 8 9321 6699
admin@rangeresources.com.au
31 January 2008
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2007
The Board is pleased to provide the following commentary to be read in
conjunction with the Appendix 5B.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange
* Completion of seismic reprocessing program by Africa Oil
* Completion of Rights Issue and Placement to Option holders
AIM LISTING
A major highlight during the quarter was the successful admission of the
Company's shares onto the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. The AIM
listing will significantly enhance the profile of Range, providing
international investors easier access to Range's securities and broadening the
potential investor base of the Company for capital raisings that may be
required to support its oil and gas and mineral exploration and development
activities in Puntland.
With this in mind, the Company completed a placement of approximately 18m new
ordinary shares at an issue price of 22 pence each (AUD$0.50) through
London-based broker Fox Davies Capital Limited. New shareholders were targeted
throughout the United Kingdom/Europe to broaden the shareholder base and
enhance liquidity on the AIM market. Gross proceeds of approximately £4m were
raised which will be used to fund ongoing exploration costs in Puntland and
working capital requirements of the Company.
PUNTLAND OIL EXPLORATION
During the quarter Africa Oil Corp. completed a comprehensive seismic
reprocessing program, including review and integration of all geophysical and
geological data on the Nogal Block. The program validated and refined the
previous exploration targets established by the former concession holder and
enabled Africa Oil to proceed with the proposed drilling program. Africa Oil is
Range's joint venture partner and operator on the project, earning an 80%
interest in the Nogal and Dharoor Blocks in Puntland, through spending US$45m
on 4 wells. Africa Oil is currently finalising the drilling contract for a rig
capable of drilling the deep holes (4-5,000metres), that may be required to
reach the potential reservoirs in Jurassic formations in the Nogal Basin. It is
also envisaged that reservoirs will be found in Cretaecous sandstones, given
that in Yemen, oil has been found in both horizons.
Currently Africa Oil has purchased wellheads and tubulars required for all 4
wells. It is anticipated that the drill rig will be mobilised in March 2008
spudding the first of the two back-to-back wells in Nogal soon thereafter.
In addition, contract quotes have been obtained for a 2,600km seismic
acquisition programme in the Dharoor Valley. It is anticipated that this work
will begin by late March 2008. A 2 well drilling program is also being planned
for the Dharoor Block to follow the drilling campaign at Nogal.
Mr Paul Colyer strengthens the project's technical team by joining Africa Oil
as Drilling Manager. Considered one of the top Drilling Managers in the
industry, he brings 35 years of experience to the Company. Mr Colyer has spent
the greater part of his career at Occidental Petroleum and has drilled and
managed drilling programs in both Yemen and Somalia.
Range is also in the process of finalising the commencement of up to 15,000km
of 2D seismic for offshore Puntland (100% Range) with a proposed start date of
April 2008.
PUNTLAND AND THE TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
During the quarter both the previous Prime Minister and Energy Minister of the
Transitional Federal Government ("TFG") of Somalia resigned their posts with
one contributing factor being the proposed introduction of a TFG National Oil
Law which was contradictory to the existing regime in Puntland.
The Puntland Government is in negotiations with the TFG President, the new
Prime Minister and new Energy Minister with regards to a joint Puntland/TFG
development agreement of natural resources which ultimately preserves Range's
(and Africa Oil's) current agreements with the Puntland Government and
Parliament. Range is confident that a formal agreement will be reached in
February 2008.
COMPLETION OF RIGHTS ISSUE AND PLACEMENT TO OPTION HOLDERS
During the quarter the Company completed a placement to holders of listed
options (as at 1 August 2007) of one new option (unlisted $1.00, 1 October
2008) at a subscription price of 1 cent. Simultaneously a 1 for 8 issue to
existing shareholders of 1 option ($1.00, 1 October 2010) for every 8 shares
held at a subscription price of 1 cent was offered. The funds raised being
$736,224.39 will be used for the Puntland project.
CORPORATE
The Company held its Annual General Meeting on 2 November 2007 whereby all
resolutions set out in the Notice of Meeting were passed on a show of hands.
Michael Povey
Managing Director
31 January 2008
Rule 5.3
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity quarterly report
Introduced 1/7/96. Origin: Appendix 8. Amended 1/7/97, 1/7/98, 30/9/2001.
Name of entity
RANGE RESOURCES LIMITED
ABN Quarter ended ("current
quarter")
88 002 522 009 31 December 2007
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Cash flows related to operating Current quarter Year to date
activities
$A'000 $A'000
1.1 Receipts from product sales and
related debtors
1.2 Payments for
(a) exploration and evaluation (1,211) (1,659)
(b) development
(c) production
(d) administration (870) (1,584)
1.3 Dividends received
1.4 Interest and other items of a 105 311
similar nature received
1.5 Interest and other costs of
finance paid
1.6 Income taxes paid
1.7 Other 0 5
Net Operating Cash Flows (1,976) (2,927)
Cash flows related to investing
activities
1.8 Payment for purchases of:
(a)prospects
(b)equity investments (1,500) (1,500)
(c) other fixed assets (7) (49)
1.9 Proceeds from sale of:
(a)prospects
(b)equity investments
(c)other fixed assets
1.10 Loans to other entities - (14)
1.11 Loans repaid by other entities 6 6
1.12 Other (provide details if
material)
Puntland Mineral & Hydrocarbon (2,151) (16,699)
Rights
Net investing cash flows (3,652) (18,256)
1.13 Total operating and investing (5,628) (21,183)
cash flows (carried forward)
1.13 Total operating and investing (5,628) (21,183)
cash flows (brought forward)
Cash flows related to financing
activities
1.14 Proceeds from issues of shares, 8,049 8,424
options, etc.
1.15 Proceeds from sale of forfeited
shares
1.16 Proceeds from borrowings - -
1.17 Repayment of borrowings
1.18 Dividends paid
1.19 Costs associated with issue of (299) (349)
shares (refer to note)
Net financing cash flows 7,750 8,075
Net increase (decrease) in cash 2,122 (13,108)
held
1.20 Cash at beginning of quarter/ 7,666 22,896
year to date
1.21 Exchange rate adjustments to
item 1.20
1.22 Cash at end of quarter 9,788 9,788
Payments to directors of the entity and associates of the directors
Payments to related entities of the entity and associates of the related
entities
Current quarter
$A'000
1.23 Aggregate amount of payments to the parties 415
included in item 1.2 and 1.7
1.24 Aggregate amount of loans to the parties Nil
included in item 1.10
1.25 Explanation necessary for an understanding of the transactions
Payments of Directors Fees $195k
Payments for Financial/Company Secretarial/Office Support
Services $220k
Non-cash financing and investing activities
2.1 Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a
material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did
not involve cash flows
Settlement of Somirelco transaction, involving the receipt of 3
million Contact Uranium ordinary shares, being the second
tranche of shares under the terms of the agreement, bringing
Range's total shareholding in the Company to 8 million shares.
2.2 Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or
increase their share in projects in which the reporting entity
has an interest
N/A
Financing facilities available
(Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position.)
Amount available Amount used
$A'000 $A'000
3.1 Loan facilities - -
3.2 Credit standby arrangements - -
Estimated cash outflows for next quarter
$A'000
4.1 Exploration and evaluation 1,200
4.2 Development -
Total 1,200
Reconciliation of cash
Reconciliation of cash at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated
statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts is as follows.
Current quarter Previous quarter
$A'000 $A'000
5.1 Cash on hand and at bank 2,042 1,090
5.2 Deposits at call 7,746 6,576
5.3 Bank overdraft - -
5.4 Other - Term Deposit - -
Total: cash at end of quarter 9,788 7,666
(item 1.22)
Changes in interests in mining tenements
Tenement Nature of interest Interest Interest
reference at at end of
(note (2)) beginning quarter
of
quarter
6.1 Interests in Nil
mining tenements
relinquished,
reduced or lapsed
6.2 Interests in Nil
mining tenements
acquired or
increased
Issued and quoted securities at end of current quarter
Description includes rate of interest and any redemption or conversion rights
together with prices and dates.
Total number Number Issue price Amount paid up
quoted per per security
security (see note 3)
(see note (cents)
3) (cents)
7.1 Preference + Nil
securities
(description)
7.2 Changes
during
quarter
(a) Increases
through
issues
(b) Decreases
through
returns of
capital,
buy-backs,
redemptions
7.3 +Ordinary 195,440,024 195,440,024
securities
7.4 Changes
during
quarter
(a) Increases 18,194,451 18,194,451
through
issues
(b) Decreases Nil Nil
through
returns of
capital,
buy-backs
7.5 +Convertible Nil
debt
securities
(description)
7.6 Changes
during
quarter
(a) Increases
through
issues
(b) Decreases
through
securities
matured,
converted
7.7 Options Exercise
Price Expiry Date
9,575,654 9,575,654 $1.00 1 October 2010
54,855,872 - $1.00 1 October 2008
50,823,029 - $1.00 1 October 2010
2,952,029 $0.50 30 June 2012
Issued during
7.8 quarter
9,575,654 9,575,654 $1.00 1 October 2010
54,855,872 - $1.00 1 October 2008
Exercised 14,451 14,451 $1.00 1 October 2007
7.9 during
quarter
7.10 Expired 69,164,756 69,164,756 $1.00 1 October 2007
during
quarter
7.11 Debentures Nil
(totals only)
7.12 Unsecured Nil
notes(totals
only)
7.13 Partly Paid 5,000,000 Nil 60 cents 30 cents
Shares
Note: Application was made to the ASX to have 3,750,000 Partly Paid Shares
quoted on 27 December 2008. As at 31 December 2007 the shares had not been
allotted by the Company's share registry.
Compliance statement
1 This statement has been prepared under accounting policies which comply with
accounting standards as defined in the Corporations Act or other standards
acceptable to ASX (see note 4).
2 This statement does give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
____________________
Peter Landau
Executive Director
31 January 2008
Notes
1 The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the
entity's activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect
on its cash position. An entity wanting to disclose additional information
is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes attached to this report.
2 The "Nature of interest" (items 6.1 and 6.2) includes options in respect
of interests in mining tenements acquired, exercised or lapsed during the
reporting period. If the entity is involved in a joint venture agreement and
there are conditions precedent which will change its percentage interest in
a mining tenement, it should disclose the change of percentage interest and
conditions precedent in the list required for items 6.1 and 6.2.
3 Issued and quoted securities. The issue price and amount paid up is not
required in items 7.1 and 7.3 for fully paid securities.
4 The definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 1022: Accounting for Extractive
Industries and AASB 1026: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report.
5 Accounting Standards ASX will accept, for example, the use of International
Accounting Standards for foreign entities. If the standards used do not address
a topic, the Australian standard on that topic (if any) must be complied with.
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