Interim Results

Anglesey Mining plc Interim Report 30 September 2003 Is it too much to hope that we are finally beginning to see the long awaited improvement in metal prices? Since the beginning of 2003 the price of our metals has moved upwards, although at least part of this rise must be due to the weakness of the US dollar - the currency in which the price of metals is dominated in international markets. In round terms, the price of copper has improved from $1,600 to $2,200 per tonne; lead from $450 to $690 while zinc, the most important metal for Anglesey, has moved from $780 to $980 per tonne; however the price of zinc is still well below its historical long term average. On the precious metals side, gold has moved from $340 to more than $400 per ounce while silver has reached US$5.70 per ounce. Parys Mountain contains important quantities of precious metals including about 60,000 ounces of gold and about 8 million ounces of silver. The long period of low prices for zinc has resulted in the closure of many mines, smelters and refiners and delayed the development of new projects. Looking forward a few years this situation is very likely to lead to a supply gap, in turn this should lead to higher zinc prices. The financial results for the six month period show a loss of £68,551, little changed from the same period in the previous year, largely arising from the accrual of interest due on the loan from Juno Limited and corporate and administrative activities. The company has, for some time, been in negotiation with a royalty holder in respect of advance royalties payable by a subsidiary. Unfortunately these negotiations have not been fruitful and it is anticipated that they may result in legal action. The amount involved is of the order of £100,000. Following the dewatering earlier in the year of the old Parys Mountain Mine we have been re-evaluating the geological potential of the area closer to the old mines. In the 1960s an extensive drilling programme, carried out chiefly by Noranda, outlined a large low grade resource of about 36 million tonnes of copper with an average grade of 0.66%. This deposit which lies immediately to the north of and parallel to the old mine workings, also contains silver and gold, however an insufficient number of drill holes were assayed to enable a reliable estimation of the silver or gold grade. It is well established that further exploration is required at Parys Mountain, with the objective of developing a significantly larger deposit which could support a higher production rate. A larger deposit should also improve the economics of the project and result in a longer mine life. A drilling program would form a major part of such exploration. The directors are pursuing all opportunities to raise the necessary financing for these activities. There have been improvements in the financial markets for mineral companies recently and these should aid the company in its efforts to obtain funding. On behalf of the board of directors John F Kearney Chairman 23 December 2003 Unaudited consolidated balance sheet 30 September 2003 30 September 2002 Fixed assets £ £ Intangible assets 5,186,651 7,126,666 Tangible assets 186,352 185,136 Total fixed assets 5,373,003 7,311,802 Current assets Debtors 105,784 103,535 Cash - 2,271 Total current assets 105,784 105,806 Current liabilities (note 1) Creditors - amounts due within (1,371,128) (1,188,873) one year Net current liabilities (1,265,344) (1,083,067) Net assets 4,107,659 6,228,735 Shareholders' funds Share capital - equity 1,162,414 1,162,414 Share capital - non equity 5,510,833 5,510,833 Share premium - equity 5,737,146 5,737,146 Profit & loss account - deficit - (8,302,734) (6,181,658) equity Total shareholders' funds 4,107,659 6,228,735 Notes : - 1 Current liabilities include £1,074,508 (2001 - £936,677) due to Juno Limited, the ultimate parent company. 2 The half year figures are neither audited or reviewed by the auditors. They have been prepared on a basis consistent with that of the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2003. The auditors' report on those accounts was not qualified (but contained reference to fundamental uncertainties) and did not contain a statement under section 237 of the Companies Act 1985. 3 This interim statement is being posted to all shareholders and is displayed on the company's website at www.angleseymining.co.uk. Copies are available on request from the company's registered office. Unaudited consolidated profit and loss account Six months to 30 Six months to 30 September 2003 September 2002 £ £ Turnover - - Net operating expenses 31,821 32,683 - continuing operations Interest receivable (24) - Interest payable 36,754 36,090 Loss on ordinary activities before 68,551 68,773 and after taxation Loss per share - basic 0.06 pence 0.06 pence Loss per share - fully diluted 0.06 pence 0.06 pence The directors are unable to recommend a dividend. There are no minority interests or extraordinary items. Unaudited consolidated cash flow statement Six months to 30 Six months to 30 September 2003 September 2002 £ £ Net cash outflow from continuing (22,360) (23,380) operating activities Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest paid (1) (2) Interest received 24 - 23 (2) Capital expenditure and financial investment Payments to acquire intangible (5,042) (7,513) fixed assets Net cash outflow before financing (27,379) (30,895) Financing Increase in loans 25,000 20,000 (Decrease) in cash (2,379) (10,895)
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