Final Results
Preliminary Statement 2002
Anglesey Mining plc holds mineral properties at Parys Mountain and
Dolaucothi in Wales. At a time when metal prices remain low, the company
has continued to minimise many activities in order to conserve its
finances. The group has no revenues from the operation of its
properties.
Parys Mountain is located to the north of the island of Anglesey in
north Wales in an area worked for copper since prehistoric times. It has
an important identified geological resource of 6.5 million tonnes beyond
and separate from the old workings with a combined average grade of over
10% zinc, copper and lead with gold and silver: zinc would provide more
than half of anticipated revenues. There is excellent exploration
potential over an area of several kilometres.
Parys Mountain is currently held awaiting development in accordance with
the Feasibility Study. Further exploration is planned with the objective
of developing a significantly larger deposit which should support a
higher daily production rate and longer mine life.
Dolaucothi is located at Pumpsaint near Lampeter in south Wales where
the company holds a Crown mining lease for gold and silver covering
11,000 acres. In the current financial climate, no funds are being
directed towards the development of the Dolaucothi property.
Results for the year
The loss for the year before taxation was £2,306,078 (2002 -
£3,118,051). The loss comprises interest and administrative expenses
together with an impairment provision of £2,200,000 (2001 - £3,000,000)
and evaluation costs not related to Parys Mountain which, in accordance
with the group's accounting policy, are charged to the profit and loss
account. Included in the loss was £69,707 (2001 - £61,546) in respect of
interest due. The increase in the level of loan outstanding is the
explanation for higher interest charges. £38,822 (2001 - £59,637) was
expended on corporate costs, administration expenses and the
investigation and evaluation of exploration and development
opportunities. This expenditure has fallen in comparison with last year
because of reduced activity.
The impairment provision of £2,200,000 (2001 - £3,000,000) arises
following a review by the directors, in accordance with the provisions
of FRS 11, of the net value at which the accumulated development costs
of Parys Mountain should be carried in the accounts. The provision was
determined following calculations of discounted estimated future real
cash flows on the basis of current estimates of proven and probable
reserves and capital and operating costs, together with directors'
estimates of future metal prices and foreign currency exchange rates.
On 12 June 2002 a new working capital agreement with Juno Limited was
concluded in order to provide funding for the company's routine
expenses. This agreement consolidated all the previous working capital
advances between the company and Juno. Although the advances are
repayable on demand, Juno has indicated that it has no intention of
requiring immediate repayment.
The group has no revenues and the directors are unable to recommend a
dividend. Since the date of the accounts the activities of the group
have continued in accordance with the directors' expectations. The
directors remain attentive for opportunities to be involved in
appropriate new mineral ventures.
During the year Malcolm Swallow and Malcolm Burne retired as directors
and at the AGM held on 20 September 2001 David Lean and Howard Miller
were elected to the board.
Unaudited Balance Sheets at 31 March 2002
Group Company
2002 2001 2002 2001
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets 7,094,687 9,219,362 6,902,122 9,028,435
Tangible assets 185,240 185,573 185,240 185,573
Investments - - 100,001 100,001
7,279,927 9,404,935 7,187,363 9,314,009
Current assets
Debtors 102,935 100,785 291,574 287,771
Cash at bank and in 13,166 744 13,166 744
hand
116,101 101,529 304,740 288,515
Current liabilities
Creditors - amounts
due within one year (1,098,520) (902,678) (1,194,520) (998,678)
Net current (982,419) (801,149) (889,780) (710,163)
liabilities
Total assets less 6,297,508 8,603,786 6,297,583 8,603,846
current liabilities
Capital and reserves
Share capital 6,673,247 6,673,247 6,673,247 6,673,247
Share premium account 5,737,146 5,737,346 5,737,146 5,737,346
Profit & loss account (6,112,885) (6,112,810)
- deficit (3,806,807) (3,806,747)
Equity shareholders' 5,436,330 7,742,608 5,436,405 7,742,668
funds
Non equity 861,178 861,178 861,178 861,178
shareholders' funds
6,297,508 8,603,786 6,297,583 8,603,846
Unaudited Profit and Loss account for the year ended 31 March 2002
2002 2001
£ £
Turnover - continuing operations - -
Net operating expenses (38,822) (59,637)
Exceptional item:
Provision for impairment
of intangible assets
(2,200,000) (3,000,000)
Loss on ordinary activities before interest &
taxation (2,238,822) (3,059,637)
Interest receivable 2,451 3,132
Interest payable (69,707) (61,546)
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation
(2,306,078) (3,118,051)
Tax on loss on ordinary activities - -
Loss for the financial year
(2,306,078) (3,118,051)
Loss per share - basic (2.0) pence (2.7) pence
Loss per share - diluted (2.0) pence (2.7) pence
The group has no recognised gains or losses other than the losses shown
above and therefore no separate statement of total recognised gains and
losses has been presented.
There is no difference between the loss on ordinary activities before
taxation and the retained loss for the year stated above, and their
historical cost equivalents.
Unaudited Cash flow statement for the year ended 31 March 2002
2001
2002
£ £
Net cash outflow
from continuing
operating
activities
(67,450) (26,753)
Returns on
investments and
servicing of
finance
Interest received - -
Interest paid (75) (141)
(75) (141)
Taxation
UK Corporation tax paid - -
Capital
expenditure and
financial
investment
Payments to acquire (7,783) (6,491)
intangible fixed assets
Payments to acquire - -
tangible fixed assets
Net cash outflow (7,783) (6,491)
from capital
investment &
financial
investment
Net cash outflow (75,308) (33,385)
before financing
Financing
Increase in loans 87,930 30,699
Expenses of share issues in (200) (200)
year
87,730 30,499
Increase/(decrease 12,422 (2,886)
) in cash
As in previous years, the auditors report on the financial statements
will contain explanatory paragraphs regarding fundamental uncertainties
in respect of the going concern basis and the valuation of intangible
fixed assets, however it will not be qualified in respect of these
matters.