Notice of Results for the year ended 31 March 2007
Anglesey Mining plc LSE:AYM
Preliminary Announcement 2007 29 June 2007
Chairman's statement
We have made excellent progress at Parys Mountain and Labrador
during this last year with the main challenge facing us being
obtaining the major finance required to start development of both
projects.
At the Labrador project an initial feasibility study was
completed and Anglesey earned an 80% joint venture interest in
the properties.
At Parys Mountain a new JORC resource was published for the
White Rock Zone and a recently completed scoping study on White
Rock has demonstrated its viability.
Both these projects are distinguished by their short time to
production, a feature which should enable us to take advantage of
the present levels of metal prices. There is a strong consensus
amongst analysts that these historically high levels of metal prices
will continue for the foreseeable future.
The group reported a profit for the year of £6.76 million, which
included a reversal of a £7.2 million impairment provision made in
previous years, compared to a loss last year of £517,405.
Labrador
Our iron ore properties in eastern Labrador, formerly part of the
Iron Ore Company of Canada, have been the subject of intensive work
during the year. This culminated in the production of an initial
feasibility study which demonstrated the viability of the project.
The study looked at all the major technical, commercial and social
functions including resources, mining, metallurgy, infrastructure,
transportation, environmental issues and First Nation affairs. As a
consequence of this study and of the summer 2006 exploration
programme, and by committing to put the properties into production,
the company earned a 80% undivided interest in the properties.
The respected Canadian consultant SNC-Lavalin was retained to review
the development options for our Labrador properties. Its report was
carried out against the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 standard
and has not yet been finalised, but SNC generally conclude that the
historical resources on which the initial feasibility study was
based can be brought to a modern compliant standard with a
relatively limited confirmatory drilling programme.
There is considerable worldwide interest in iron ore deposits of the
size and style of our Schefferville project. Where these can be
brought to production rapidly and with relatively low capital cost,
both of which are the case at Schefferville, then those companies
that control these assets have risen significantly on their own
stock exchanges in recent months.
We are considering a number of options for financing the development
of the Labrador project, including a separate flotation of these
Canadian operations.
Parys Mountain
As indicated previously we have adopted a new development plan for
Parys Mountain in a three phase approach. The major aspects of these
phases are:
Phase I - the White Rock Mine, based on near surface resources
accessed and mined from a spiral decline over a period of five
years at 150,000 tonnes per annum.
Phase II - re-commissioning the Morris Shaft, then mining the
Engine zones and deeper White Rock at 350,000 tonnes per annum.
Phase III - extending the mine to the east into the Garth
Daniel and deep Engine zone areas at the same or an increased
production rate.
We believe this staged approach significantly reduces the time,
capital and risk required to bring the Parys Mountain mine into
production.
Micon International Co Limited was commissioned to carry out a
Scoping Study for Phase I of this plan and this study has recently
been received. This Study was based on the resource estimates for
White Rock made by Micon and published in late 2006. The study
suggests that a viable operation could be conducted on the White
Rock alone and would create a positive cashflow, including paying
the costs of a 500 tpd processing plant and driving the decline
access to 170 metres depth.
It is the company's intention to follow this plan and to use the
cashflow generated to continue development to the bottom of the
Morris Shaft. Subsequently the shaft, head-frame and winder would be
refurbished and the treatment capacity of the mill upgraded. This
would then enable production from the larger Engine Zone to merge
seamlessly with the end of White Rock production.
Because of the work already carried out, and the existing valid
planning permissions, we believe that, subject to financing, the
White Rock Mine could be in production in less than 18 months from
commencement of the decline development.
Financial results
With metal prices at their current and forecast levels we believe
the impairment provisions against the carrying value of the Parys
Mountain property made in previous years are no longer appropriate
and, in accordance with the relevant accounting standards, have been
reversed in this year's financial statements, resulting in a credit
to the Profit and Loss account of £7,200,000. Our administrative
expenses this year were £388,894 compared with £242,243 last year,
the increase being due to higher levels of activity and additions to
the payroll. Overall we are reporting a profit this year of
£6,762,751 compared with a loss last year of £517,405. The company
has no revenues from the operation of its properties.
Outlook
With the good progress made this year, our plan is to move forward
towards production from both our properties and we are continuing
our efforts to achieve this goal. Financing conditions are not as
easy as current metal prices might lead one to expect and we have
been frustrated and delayed in a number of initiatives. Nevertheless
we are confident that our projects are unique in their political
stability and ability to generate early cashflows and that they
distinguish us from the many development stage companies in the
market today.
We will continue to work towards our goal of the early development
of base metals at Parys Mountain and iron ore in Labrador. Once
these targets are achieved we anticipate better and wider
recognition of the value of the company.
John F. Kearney
Chairman
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 March 2007
All operations are continuing 2007 2006
£ £
Revenue - -
Administration expenses (note 3) (388,894) (242,243)
Impairment reversals/(provisions) 7,200,000 (194,065)
(note 4)
Operating profit/(loss) 6,811,106 (436,308)
Investment income 24,520 22,545
Finance costs (72,875) (103,642)
Profit/(loss) before tax 6,762,751 (517,405)
Tax - -
Profit/(loss) for the year 6,762,751 (517,405)
Profit/(loss) per share:
Basic profit/(loss) per share 4.9p (0.4)p
Diluted profit/(loss) per share 4.6p (0.4)p
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
31 March 31 March
2007 2006
£ £
Assets
Non-current assets
Mineral property development (note 4) 13,655,700 5,571,034
Property, plant and equipment 185,102 185,102
Deposit 114,076 111,679
13,954,878 5,867,815
Current assets
Other receivables 19,103 10,800
Cash and cash equivalents 34,003 1,201,381
53,106 1,212,181
Total assets 14,007,984 7,079,996
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (583,284) (627,945)
(583,284) (627,945)
Net current (liabilities)/assets (530,178) 584,236
Non-current liabilities
Loan (1,408,667) (1,336,392)
Long term provision (42,000) (42,000)
(1,450,667) (1,378,392)
Total liabilities (2,033,951) (2,006,337)
Net assets 11,974,033 5,073,659
Equity
Share capital 6,898,914 6,885,914
Share premium 7,189,359 7,090,049
Share-based payments reserve 229,549 160,709
Currency translation reserve (48,179) (4,652)
Retained losses (2,295,610) (9,058,361)
Total shareholders' equity 11,974,033 5,073,659
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Share Share Share Retained Total
capital premium based Currency losses
payments translat
reserve ion
reserve
£ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2005 6,673,247 5,737,146 61,947 - (8,540,958) 3,931,382
Share based remuneration - - 98,762 - - 98,762
Shares issued for cash 212,667 1,411,333 - - - 1,624,000
Share issue expenses - (58,430) - - - (58,430)
Exchange differences on - - - (4,652) - (4,652)
translation of foreign
operations
Loss for the year - - - - (517,403) (517,403)
At 31 March 2006 6,885,914 7,090,049 160,709 (4,652) (9,058,361) 5,073,659
Share based remuneration - - 68,840 - - 68,840
Shares issued for cash 13,000 99,760 - - - 112,760
Share issue expenses - (450) - - - (450)
Exchange differences on - - - - (43,527)
translation of foreign (43,527)
operations
Profit for the year - - - - 6,762,751 6,762,751
At 31 March 2007 6,898,914 7,189,359 229,549 (48,179) (2,295,610) 11,974,033
CONSOLIDATED CASHFLOW
for the year ended 31 March 2007
2007 2006
£ £
Operating activities
Profit/(loss) from operations 6,811,106 (436,308)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of plant & equipment - 500
Impairment (reversals)/provision (7,200,000) 194,065
Share-based payments 68,840 98,762
Operating cashflow before
movements in working capital (320,054) (142,981)
Decrease in payables (31,099) (2,790)
Increase in receivables (2,397) (9,998)
Cash utilised by operations (353,550) (155,769)
Interest paid (600) -
Net cash used in operating activities (354,150) (155,769)
Investing activities
Interest received 22,123 20,676
Mineral property development (947,661) (323,166)
Net cash used in investing activities (925,538) (302,490)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares 112,310 1,615,570
Proceeds from increase in loans - -
Net cash from financing activities 112,310 1,615,570
Net (decrease)/increase in cash (1,167,378) 1,157,311
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 1,201,381 44,070
of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of 34,003 1,201,381
year
Notes to the preliminary statement of results
1 General information
Anglesey Mining plc is incorporated in the United Kingdom under the
Companies Act 1985. The nature of the group's operations and its principal
activities are set out in note 3.
These financial statements are presented in pounds sterling because that is
the currency of the primary economic environment in which the group
operates.
2 Significant accounting policies
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The financial
statements have also been prepared in accordance with the IFRSs adopted for
use in the European Union and therefore comply with Article 4 of the EU IAS
Regulation.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.
The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
Going concern
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. The
validity of the going concern concept is dependent on finance being
available for the continuing working capital requirements of the group and
finance for the development of the company's projects becoming available.
Based on the assumptions that such finance will become available, the
directors believe that the going concern basis is appropriate for these
accounts. Should the going concern basis not be appropriate, adjustments
would have to be made to reduce the value of the group's assets, in
particular the intangible fixed assets, to their realisable values.
3 Business and geographical segments
All activities relate to the group's principal activity which is the
exploration and development of mining properties. The geographical segments
in which these activities are carried out are shown below. The direct
property expenses in the UK are in respect of the Parys project and in
Canada they are in respect of the Labrador iron project. A small proportion
of the overhead expenses in the UK are in respect of investigating other
mineral development opportunities.
United Canada Total
Kingdom
£ £ £
Direct property expenses
Site labour and support 53,350 - 53,350
Geology & drilling 254,447 298,923 553,370
Feasibility reports 63,340 161,180 224,520
Property rentals, fees and charges 60,172 - 60,172
431,309 460,103 891,412
Overhead expenses
Corporate salaries & related costs 122,276 - 122,276
Other corporate costs 172,655 25,123 197,778
Share-based payments 68,840 - 68,840
363,771 25,123 388,894
Total expenses 795,080 485,226 1,280,306
Less
Capitalised to mineral property (431,309) (460,103) (891,412)
development costs
Amount charged to income statement 363,771 25,123 388,894
Assets and liabilities
Assets 13,464,227 543,757 14,007,984
Liabilities (96,521)
(1,937,430) (2,033,951)
Net assets 11,526,797 447,236 11,974,033
In accordance with the company's accounting policy, mineral property
development expenses are capitalised and all other expenses are expensed in
the income statement.
The charge for share based remuneration arose on the grant of share options
to management.
10 Intangible assets
Group - Mineral property development costs
Parys Labrador Dolaucothi Total
Mountain
Cost £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2005 12,280,536 - 194,065 12,474,601
Additions - own expenditure 400,098 90,400 - 490,498
At 1 April 2006 12,680,634 90,400 194,065 12,965,099
Additions - own expenditure 431,309 460,103 - 891,412
Currency translation difference - (6,746) - (6,746)
At 31 March 2007 13,111,943 543,757 194,065 13,849,765
Impairment provision
At 1 April 2005 - -
(7,200,000) (7,200,000)
Provided in year - - (194,065) (194,065)
At 31 March 2006 - (194,065)
(7,200,000) (7,394,065)
Reversed in year 7,200,000 - - 7,200,000
At 31 March 2007 - - (194,065) (194,065)
Carrying amount
Net book value 2007 13,111,943 543,757 - 13,655,700
Net book value 2006 5,480,634 90,400 - 5,571,034
Accumulated development expenditure in respect of each project is carried
in the financial statements at cost, less an impairment provision where
there are grounds to believe that the discounted present value of the
future cash flows from the project is less than cost or there are other
reasons to indicate that cost is not a suitable value. Each project is
reviewed separately in order to make a determination of whether any
impairment of its value has occurred.
At Parys Mountain, impairment provisions were made over the financial years
2001 to 2003 as the prices of the metals to be produced from the mine fell.
This year the current and near-term foreseeable prices are significantly
higher than they were when the impairment provisions were made. The result
of re-estimating the cash flows of the Parys Mountain project at the
director's estimates of future metal prices and capital and operating
costs, and applying a discount rate of 10% (which has also been used in
previous calculations) to the cashflow estimates, is a value significantly
higher than the accumulated costs. Consequently the directors believe it is
appropriate to reverse the impairment provisions made previously, which
amount in total to £7,200,000.
Development expenditures at Dolaucothi are shown at adjusted cost to the
group on acquisition in 1997, plus expenditures since then at cost, less an
impairment provision which reduces the carrying value of this property to
nil. The company has no plans to develop the Dolaucothi project in the near
future.
The Labrador project is at an earlier stage than Parys Mountain but all
present indications, including those resulting from the initial feasibility
study produced in September 2006, are that it will have a value
significantly in excess of the accumulated costs to date. No impairment
provision has been made in respect of this property.
The realisation of these intangible fixed assets is subject to a number of
significant potential risks, which are further set out in the risks section
of the business review in the directors' report. Should a project prove
unsuccessful, the value included in the balance sheet would be written down
to its net realisable value. The directors are aware that by its nature
there is inherent uncertainty in such development costs as to the value of
the asset. However they have reviewed the mineral property development
costs at 31 March 2007 and are satisfied that the fair value is not less
than the net book value and that the projects have the potential to achieve
mine production and positive cash flows.
For further details:
Ian Cuthbertson, Finance Director + (44) 1248 361333
Bill Hooley, Executive Director + (44) 1492 541981
John F. Kearney, Chairman + (1) 416 362 6686
Parkgreen Communications + (44) 20 7493 3713