Interim Results
Beowulf Mining PLC
01 September 2005
BEOWULF MINING PLC
INTERIM STATEMENT FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO THE END OF JUNE 2005
The Board of Beowulf Mining PLC (Beowulf) is pleased to report the interim
results to 30 June 2005. While these give an increased net loss of £152,769
against £10,704 incurred in the same period last year, the Board is nonetheless
much encouraged by the Company's progress in acquiring further concessionary
interests and achieving an AIM listing (Symbol BEM).
On 31 March 2005 the Company changed its name from Beowulf Gold PLC to Beowulf
Mining PLC to more accurately reflect its wider activities which are focused on
exploration for world-class copper, gold and uranium deposits in northern
Sweden, encouraged by the country's favourable fiscal climate for incoming
mining and exploration companies, as well as by the world demand and pricing of
these metals. On 9 May 2005 Beowulf graduated from OFEX to AIM.
Beowulf's interests in Sweden are in four areas :
1. 'Ballek'area, consisting of Ballek 2, 3 and 4 exploration permits
covering 100 square kilometres.
2. 'Grundtrask'area, consisting of Grundtrask 1, 2 and 3 exploration
permits covering 42 square kilometres.
3. 'Jokkmokk' area, consisting of Majaves 1 and 2, Tjaula and Karvo
exploration permits covering 82 square kilometres.
4. 'Ussalahti' area, consisting of the Ussalahti 1, 2 and 3 exploration
permits covering 9 square kilometres.
Ballek in the Arjeplog County of northern Sweden contains several copper gold
prospects, including the Lulepotten deposit which was drilled by the Geological
Survey of Sweden (GSS) between 1960 and 1971, and was found to contain 5.1
million tonnes of copper and 0.25 grams per tonne of gold. All the prospects at
Ballek overlie a large gravity anomaly. Since the licences were issued Beowulf
has been checking the radioactivity of the GSS drill cores from Ballek, and have
identified parts rich in uranium. In addition Beowulf has located uranium-rich
boulders over the drill cores. At the time of writing Gold Fields Exploration
B.V. is conducting due diligence evaluation over the Ballek licences 2 and 3
under the rights of first refusal to joint venture the permits.
Grundtrask is in the Skellefte mining district. In early 2005 three diamond
drill holes were completed by Beowulf and an intersection of 30 metres of 1.14
grams per tonne was obtained. This proved that the gold mineralised structure
extended for 675 metres. Beowulf is awaiting the availability of a rotary
percussion drill rig to drill an additional hole to check the results of other
operators in the area, who are claiming high grades with their large diameter
rotary drilling as opposed to Beowulf's own 42mm diamond drill core.
At Jokkmokk, a world class diamond drill intersection of copper gold was
obtained in 2004 on the Majves 1 exploration permit, and in April and May 2005
ten additional diamond drill holes were completed. The exploration was entirely
financed by Phelps Dodge Exploration Sweden, which however has recently
withdrawn from the Beowulf Joint Venture for as yet undisclosed reasons. Beowulf
will assess the results from all the Phelps Dodge data which it will inherit
under the terms of the joint venture. Using a geological data base system it has
meanwhile purchased, it will decide whether to continue the project alone or to
seek another partner.
The Ussalahti area is in the Kiruna Mining area. It is considered prospective
for massive sulphide copper and gold deposits. In July 2005 Beowulf undertook
helicopter assisted geological studies and has located high grade copper
boulders overlying geophysical anomalies.
Beowulf owns 7,500,000 shares (or 8.3%) of Agricola Resources PLC ('Agricola'
OFEX Symbol AGC), which has diversified into uranium exploration and
development. Agricola has since obtained exploration permits in Finland and has
already reported some encouraging results.
The directors will work hard throughout the remainder of 2005 to maintain a
regular news flow to the market on its accelerating exploration activities. Your
Board thus believes that its spread of present interests now offers increasingly
attractive opportunities for achieving desired growth.
Dr. Robert Young
Chairman
Beowulf Gold
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2005
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months to 6 months to Year Ended
30 June 2005 30 June 2004 31 December 2004
£ £ £
Turnover Nil Nil Nil
Administrative expenses ( 224,843) (80,864) (166,530)
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Operating loss (224,843) (80,864) (166,530)
Profit on sale of fixed assets - 69,488 69,488
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Loss on ordinary activities before
interest (224,843) (11,376) (97,042)
Other interest receivable and similar
income 72,074 672 38,722
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Loss on ordinary activities before
taxation (152,769) (10,704) (58,320)
Tax on loss on ordinary activities - - -
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Loss on ordinary activities after
taxation (152,769) (10,704) (58,320)
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Basic loss per share (0.31p) (0.03p) (0.16p)
Diluted loss per share (0.20p) (0.02p) (0.10p)
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations
are continuing operations.
There are no recognised gains and losses other than those passing through the
profit and loss account.
BALANCE SHEET
UNAUDITED RESULTS AS AT 30 JUNE 2005
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
at 30 June at 30 June at 31 December
2005 2004 2004
£ £ £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets 149,210 108,358 102,921
Tangible assets 438 151 127
Investments 178,125 75,000 112,500
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327,773 183,509 215,548
Current assets
Debtors 27,837 9,796 6,609
Cash at bank and in hand 553,932 40,157 194,730
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581,769 49,953 201,339
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year (15,420) (12,758) (4,958)
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Net current assets 566,349 37,195 196,381
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Total assets less current liabilities 894,122 220,704 411,929
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Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 560,732 366,040 420,896
Share premium account 1,986,856 1,307,747 1,491,731
Capital Contribution 46,451 46,451 46,451
Profit and loss account (1,699,917) (1,499,534) (1,547,149)
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Shareholders' funds - equity interests 894,122 220,704 411,929
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT
UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2005
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months to 6 months to Year Ended
30 June 2005 30 June 2004 31 December 2004
£ £ £
Net cash outflow from operating
activities (218,575) (67,390) (152,420)
Returns on investments and
servicing of finance
Interest received 6,449 672 1,222
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Net cash inflow for returns on
investments and servicing of finance 6,449 672 1,222
Capital expenditure
Payments to acquire intangible
assets (63,304) (55,059) (54,846)
Payments to acquire tangible assets (329) - -
Cost on disposal of assets - (5,513) (5,513)
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Net cash outflow for capital
expenditure (63,633) (60,572) (60,359)
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Net cash outflow before management
of liquid resources and financing (275,759) (127,290) (211,557)
Financing
Issue of ordinary share capital 653,492 51,000 297,850
Cost of share issue (18,531) - (8,010)
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Issue of shares 634,961 51,000 289,840
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Net cash inflow from financing 634,961 51,000 289,840
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Increase / (decrease) in cash
in the period 359,202 (76,290) 78,283
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NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2005
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1 Reconciliation of operating loss 6 months to 6 months to Year ended
to net cash outflow from operating 30 June 2005 30 June 2004 31 December 2004
activities
£ £ £
Operating loss (224,843) (11,376) (166,530)
Depreciation of tangible assets 18 24 48
Amortisation of intangible assets 17,015 9,640 14,865
Profit on sale of intangible fixed
assets - (69,488) -
(Increase)/Decrease in debtors (21,227) (3,056) 131
Increase/(Decrease) in creditors
within one year 10,462 6,866 (934)
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Net cash outflow from operating
activities (218,575) (67,390) (152,420)
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months to 6 months to Year Ended
2 Analysis of net funds 30 June 2005 30 June 2004 31 December 2004
£ £ £
Net cash at start of period 194,730 116,447 116,447
Increase/(Decrease) in net funds
from cash flows 359,202 (76,290) 78,283
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Net cash at end of period 553,932 40,157 194,730
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
3 Reconciliation of net cash flow to 6 months to 6 months to Year Ended
movement in net funds 30 June 2005 30 June 2004 31 December 2004
£ £ £
Increase/(Decrease) in cash in the
year 359,202 (76,290) 78,283
Cash (inflow)/outflow from
- increase/(decrease)in debt - - -
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Movement in net funds in the period 359,202 (76,290) 78,283
Opening net funds 194,730 116,447 116,447
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Closing net funds 553,932 40,157 194,730
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2005
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1 Basis of preparation of interim accounts
The accounts for the company for the six months ended 30 June 2005, which are
unaudited, have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies used in
the audited financial statements for the year end 31 December 2004 as set out in
note 2 below.
The financial information does not constitute statutory accounts within the
meaning of Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985.
2 Accounting policies
2.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention.
2.2 Intangible fixed assets - exploration costs
Expenditure on the acquisition costs, exploration and evaluation of interests in
licences including related overheads are capitalised. Such costs are carried
forward in the balance sheet under intangible assets and amortised over the
minimum period of the licences in respect of each area of interest where:
a) such costs are expected to be recouped through successful development and
exploration of the area of interest or alternatively by its sale.
b) exploration activities have not yet reached a stage that permits a reasonable
assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves
and active operations in relation to the areas are continuing.
An annual impairment review is carried out by the directors to consider whether
any exploration or development costs have suffered impairment in value and if
necessary provisions are made accordingly.
Accumulated costs in respect of areas of interest, which have been abandoned are
written off to the profit and loss account in the year in which the area is
abandoned.
Exploration costs are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Exploration costs were re-categorised in the year ended 31 December 2004 from
tangible fixed assets. Comparatives for that year have been re-stated
accordingly.
2.3 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is
provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value
of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Plant and equipment 25% on reducing balance
2.4 Investments
Fixed asset investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in
value.
2.5 Deferred taxation
Deferred tax is provided in full in respect of taxation deferred by timing
differences between the treatment of certain items for taxation and accounting
purposes. The deferred tax balance has not been discounted. A deferred tax asset
is not recognised unless recovery is expected in the foreseeable future.
2.6 Foreign currency translation
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated
into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date.
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date
of the transaction. All differences are taken to profit and loss account.
3 Earnings per share
Basic loss per share has been calculated using the weighted number of shares of
49,261,639 (30 June 2004 - 36,213,890 and 31 December 2004 - 37,015,072).
Diluted loss per share has been calculated using the weighted average number of
shares of 78,119,582 (30 June 2004 - 50,413,890 and 31 December 2004 -
55,634,515).
INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT
UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2005
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Introduction
We have been instructed by the company to review the financial information for
the six months ended 30 June 2005 which comprises the profit and loss account,
balance sheet, cash flow statement and related notes set out on pages 1-6. We
have read the other information contained in the interim report and considered
whether it contains any apparent misstatement or material inconsistencies with
the financial information. Our responsibilities do not extend to any other
information.
This report, including the conclusion, has been prepared for and only for the
company for the purpose of their interim report and for no other purpose. We do
not, therefore in producing this report, accept or assume responsibility for any
other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown.
Directors Responsibilities
The interim report, including the financial information contained therein, is
the responsibility of, and has been approved by the directors. The directors are
responsible for preparing the interim report and ensuring that the accounting
policies and presentation applied to the interim report are consistent with
those applied in preparing the preceding annual accounts except where any
changes, and the reasons for them, are disclosed.
Review work performed
We conducted our review in accordance with guidance contained in Bulletin 1999/4
issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review
consists principally of making enquiries of management and applying analytical
procedures to the financial information and underlying financial data and based
thereon, assessing whether the accounting policies and presentation have been
consistently applied unless otherwise disclosed. A review excludes audit
procedures such as tests of controls and verification of assets, liabilities and
transactions. It is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in
accordance with Auditing Standards and therefore provides a lower level of
assurance than an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on the
financial information.
Review conclusion
On the basis of our review we are not aware of any material modification that
should be made to the financial information as presented for the six months
ended 30 June 2005.
Price Bailey LLP
Chartered Accountants
Richmond House
Broad Street
Ely, Cambs.
ENDS
For further information:
Beowulf Mining plc
Bob Young: 01353 649 701
Ruegg & Co Limited
Brett Miller: 020 7584 3663
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