Half-yearly report
Anglesey Mining plc LSE:AYM
Interim Report 2007
Chairman's statement - November 2007
In last year's interim report we described a period of major developments and
significant progress for the company. I am pleased to be able to report this
year that progress has accelerated and that we now intend to begin a series of
further developments which will radically change the fortunes of the group.
Labrador
Most of these developments have been communicated to you in the recently
published annual report. Since that report a circular describing in detail the
proposed initial public offering (IPO) in Canada of our Labrador properties was
sent to shareholders on 6 November 2007 and on 21 November a letter supplemental
to that circular was posted to shareholders setting out the terms on which the
IPO is proposed to be carried out. We are extremely pleased with the very
positive reception which the IPO met with in both North America and in Europe,
and with the terms on which it is now proposed, subject to shareholder approval,
to carry out the IPO. These proposals will result in funding of up to
approximately £26 million at the current rate of exchange, prior to expenses,
being received by the newly floated company. The group will at that point hold
over 50% of the new company, Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Limited.
This funding will enable the Schefferville project to move forward rapidly
towards production of lump and sinter fines iron ore for direct sale into world
markets. First production is currently expected to occur in 2009.
Parys Mountain
At Parys Mountain we have cleared and fenced the site of the planned new decline
which will provide access between the proposed processing plant and the existing
300 metre deep production-sized shaft. From the shaft the decline will spiral
down allowing access first to the newly discovered White Rock area and later to
the deeper higher grade Engine Zone and other resource zones. Additional funding
will be required to complete this decline and other work associated with the
move to production, and we are in discussions with a number of potential sources
of such finance. Contracts for the initial excavation of the box cut which leads
to the decline portal have been let; a contract for the decline itself is in the
course of preparation and it is our intention to commence underground excavation
in January 2008.
Approval of the detailed plans for the decline box cut excavation and related
works, as required by the conditions of the company's existing and valid
planning permission granted in 1988, has been received from the Isle of Anglesey
County Council, the relevant mineral planning authority.
A detailed proposal for a bankable feasibility study on the White Rock project
has been received and it is anticipated that a contract will be awarded for this
work following some ongoing discussions. We expect to commence bringing ore to
surface during 2008 with first concentrate production during 2009.
Financial
The loss for the six month period was £184,982 (2006 - £230,918 including share
based remuneration of £44,116). Development expenses capitalised amounted to
£186,925 (2006 - £721,344) of which £102,096 (2006 - £450,964) was in respect of
Labrador and £84,829 (2006 - £270,380) was in respect of Parys Mountain. The
group has no revenues from the operation of its properties.
On 19 July 2007 a fund raising for £1,100,000 before expenses was effected by
way of a private placing of 13,750,000 new ordinary shares at 8 pence per share
to 5 institutional and/or sophisticated investors.
Outlook
We are moving into a completely new phase in the growth and development of the
group. Our focus is now clearly on bringing our projects into
production as rapidly as possible. The outlook for the iron ore, base and
precious metals we intend to produce is generally favourable and we have a good
spread of forecast revenue streams: iron ore, zinc, lead, copper, silver and gold,
however we do always need to be cognisant of external pressures on financial and
commodity markets that could affect progress. We will
be expanding our management team to meet the challenges ahead and are
confident that we can continue the transformation of Anglesey into a successful
producing minerals company over the course of the next few years.
John F Kearney
Chairman
27 November 2007
Consolidated income statement - unaudited
for the six months ended 30 September 2007
All operations are continuing Six months Six months Year ended
Notes ended 30 ended 30 31 March
September September 2007
2007 2006
£ £ £
Revenue - - -
Administration expenses 5 (173,340) (213,288) (388,894)
Impairment reversal - - 7,200,000
Operating (loss)/profit (173,340) (213,288) 6,811,106
Investment income 8,572 19,496 24,520
Finance costs (31,667) (37,126) (72,875)
(Loss)/profit before tax (196,435) (230,918) 6,762,751
Tax - - -
(Loss)/profit for the year (196,435) (230,918) 6,762,751
(Loss)/profit per share
Basic (loss)/profit per share 2 (0.1)p (0.2)p 4.9p
Diluted (loss)/profit per share 4.6p
Consolidated balance sheets - unaudited
30 30 31 March
September September 2007
2007 2006
£ £ £
Notes
Assets
Non-current assets
Mineral property 5,7 13,908,536 6,292,378 13,655,700
development
Property, plant and 185,102 186,522 185,102
equipment
Deposit 115,026 112,779 114,076
14,208,664 6,591,679 13,954,878
Current assets
Other receivables 39,740 8,012 19,103
Cash and cash equivalents 603,811 479,542 34,003
643,551 487,554 53,106
Total assets 14,852,215 7,079,233 14,007,984
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (491,056) (666,372) (583,284)
(491,056) (666,372) (583,284)
Net current assets/(liabilities) 152,495 (178,818) (530,178)
Non-current liabilities
Loan (1,440,334) (1,372,918) (1,408,667)
Long term provision (42,000) (42,000) (42,000)
(1,482,334) (1,414,918) (1,450,667)
Total liabilities (1,973,390) (2,081,290) (2,033,951)
Net assets 12,878,825 4,997,943 11,974,033
Equity
Share capital 6 7,036,413 6,898,914 6,898,914
Share premium 8,092,423 7,189,359 7,189,359
Share-based payments reserve 3 229,549 204,825 229,549
Currency translation reserve 12,485 (5,876) (48,179)
Retained losses (2,492,045) (9,289,279) (2,295,610)
Total shareholders' equity 12,878,825 4,997,943 11,974,033
Consolidated cashflow statement - unaudited
for the six months ended 30 September 2007
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
Notes 30 Sept 2007 30 Sept 2006 31 March 2007
£ £ £
Operating activities
Loss)/profit from operations (173,340) (213,288) 6,811,106
Adjustments for:
Impairment reversal - - (7,200,000)
Share-based payments 3 - 44,116 68,840
Operating cashflow before
movements in working capital (173,340) (169,172) (320,054)
(Decrease) in payables (64,805) (10,306) (31,099)
(Increase)/decrease
in receivables (950) 3,557 (2,397)
Cash utilised by operations (239,095) (175,921) (353,550)
Interest paid - (600) (600)
Net cash used in
operating activities (239,095) (176,521) (354,150)
Investing activities
Interest received 7,622 17,627 22,123
Mineral property development (239,282) (675,255) (947,661)
Net cash used in investing activities (231,660) (657,628) (925,538)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares 6 1,040,563 112,310 112,310
Net cash from financing activities 1,040,563 112,310 112,310
Net increase/(decrease) in cash 569,808 (721,839) (1,167,378)
Cash and cash equivalents
at start of year 34,003 1,201,381 1,201,381
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year 603,811 479,542 34,003
Capital and reserves reconciliation - unaudited
Six months Six months Year ended 31
ended 30 Sep ended 30 Sep March 2007
2007 2006
£ £ £
At beginning of period 11,974,033 5,073,659 5,073,659
Share based payments - 44,116 68,840
Shares issued for cash 1,040,563 112,310 112,310
Currency translations 60,664 (1,224) (43,527)
(Loss)/profit for the period (196,435) (230,918) 6,762,751
Total shareholders' equity 12,878,825 4,997,943 11,974,033
Significant accounting policies and notes to accounts
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING: The unaudited interim condensed financial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention, on a going concern
basis and in accordance with the accounting policies employed in the company's
accounts at 31 March 2007. There are no minority interests or exceptional items.
2. LOSS PER SHARE: The calculation and reporting of basic and diluted loss per
share (LPS) are in accordance with IAS 33. Basic loss per share is computed by
dividing the loss of £184,982 (2006 - £230,918) attributable to ordinary
shareholders by 144,217,887 (2006 - 137,915,722) - the weighted average number
of ordinary shares in issue during the period. Since there is a loss for the
period, basic and diluted LPS are the same.
3. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS: IFRS 2 "Share-based Payment" requires the recognition
of share-based payments (which in the case of the group during the period are
for share options only) at fair value at the date of grant. The fair value of
the options to be expensed is determined by a Black-Scholes option pricing model
using a volatility factor of 70% and an option life of 3 years as the
significant assumptions. However there is no charge for share based payments for
the six months to 30 September 2007.
4. DEFERRED TAX: There is an unrecognised deferred tax asset of £1.25 million
which in view of the group's trading results, is not considered to be
recoverable in the short term. There are also capital allowances, including
mineral extraction allowances, exceeding £9 million unclaimed and available.
Because the recoverability of any taxation relative to these amounts from future
operations is uncertain, no deferred tax asset is reflected in the condensed
financial statements.
5. BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS: All activities relate to the group's
principal activity which is the exploration and development of mining
properties: hence only the geographical segments have been disclosed below:
Unaudited UK £ Canada £ Total £
Direct property expenses 84,829 168,007 252,836
Overhead expenses
Corporate salaries & related costs 46,087 - 46,087
Other corporate costs 101,291 25,962 127,253
147,378 25,962 173,340
232,207 193,969 426,176
Less:
Capitalised to mineral property
development (84,829) (168,007) (252,836)
Amount charged to income statement 147,378 25,962 173,340
6. CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL: On 20 July 2007, 13,750,000 shares were issued in
respect of an institutional placing at 8 pence per share.
7. DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE: Mineral development expenditure incurred by the
group is carried in the condensed financial statements at cost less an
impairment provision. The recovery of this expenditure is dependent upon the
successful development of the Parys Mountain and Labrador projects which is
itself conditional on finance being available to fund those developments.
8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: This financial information does not constitute
statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985.
Statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2007 which were prepared under
International Financial Reporting Standards, have been delivered to the
Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditors on those accounts did not
contain a statement under Section 237 of the Companies Act 1985 and was not
qualified, but did contain a reference to fundamental uncertainties.
9. BOARD APPROVAL: These interim results were approved by the board on 27
November 2007. The half-yearly results for the current and comparative period
are neither audited nor reviewed by the company's auditors.
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the half yearly financial report, in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge, these condensed
financial statements which should be read in conjunction with the annual
financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2007:
i) have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim financial reporting'
as adopted by the European Union; and
ii) include a fair review of the information required by the Financial Services
Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules 4.2.7R and 4.2.8R.
The directors of the company are listed in the annual report and accounts 2007
and there have been no changes to the board since its publication. A list of
current directors is also maintained on the company's website to be found at
www.angleseymining.co.uk.
By order of the board
Bill Hooley Ian Cuthbertson
Chief Executive Finance Director
For further details:
Ian Cuthbertson, Finance Director +(44) 1248 361333
Bill Hooley, Executive Director +(44) 1492 541981
Parkgreen Communications +(44) 20 7851 7480