Interim Results

Caledonia Mining Corporation 14 August 2006 Caledonia Mining Corporation 2nd Quarter Interim Results 2006 Toronto, Ontario - August 14, 2006: Caledonia Mining Corporation ('Caledonia') (TSX: CAL, NASDAQ-OTCBB: CALVF and AIM:CMCL) is pleased to announce its key financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The financial results are reported in thousands of Canadian dollars except where otherwise stated. Operational Highlights Barbrook Gold Mine - South Africa - Quarterly gold production increased 94% to 1,749 ounces over the previous quarter. However the two quarters are not truly comparable because of disruptions in January while the plant expansion was completed. - Plant throughput has increased steadily reaching 12,397 tonnes in June, following completion of the plant expansion to 15,000 tonnes per month capacity from 6,000 tonnes per month. - Production improvements continued during the second quarter. 32,133 tonnes were treated in the plant during the quarter, an increase of 66% over the first quarter. Blanket Gold Mine - Zimbabwe - Purchased the Blanket Gold Mine in Zimbabwe from Kinross Gold. The transaction closed on July 5, 2006 and the results for Q2 will not be consolidated for regulatory issues, despite the effective date of transaction being from 1 April 2006. Blanket's results will incorporated from July 1, 2006. - Quarterly gold production of 6,045 ounces. Nama Cobalt Project - Zambia - Ongoing evaluation of metallurgical process for this large cobalt oxide resource continued. Additional samples were extracted from the Nama 'A' Discovery trench and dispatched to test facilities in China and South Africa for additional Wet High Intensity Magnetic Separation, flotation and pyrometallurgical testing. The results of all these tests are encouraging, additional tests are ongoing as are negotiations regarding multiple large long term off-take agreements. Corporate/Financial - During Q2 2006 the company completed a private placement. This placement raised $3.92 million after expenses from the sale of 34,828,259 units. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant. These funds will be used for general working capital and opportunities as they may arise. For the quarter ended June 30, 2006 Caledonia recorded a net loss of $2.9 million ($0.007 per share) compared to a net loss of $3.3 million ($0.011 per share) for the same period in 2005 and a net loss of $1.4 million ($0.005 per share) in the second quarter of 2004. The loss in 2006 results from ongoing exploration costs, operations at Barbrook, and the normal administration expenses during the quarter. Reviewing the quarter, Stefan Hayden, President and CEO, said 'The acquisition of the Blanket Gold Mine in Zimbabwe is a significant step towards expanding the Company's gold production and developing Caledonia into a significant diversified mining company. Blanket has a long history of gold production, with the reported proven and probable reserves exceeding 3 million tonnes Blanket reserves should continue to produce gold profitably for many years to come. At the Barbrook Gold Mine our efforts on optimizing the metallurgical circuit and ramping up tonnage from the underground mine to reach and exceed the planned tonnage of 15,000 tonnes per month are showing encouraging results, but have not yet brought Barbrook to a cash positive position. The tonnage milled increased by 66% and gold production increased by 94% over the first quarter's results, as noted the two quarters are not truly comparable because of production disruptions in January as a result of plant expansion activities. Regarding the Nama cobalt project, I am pleased to report that the interest remains high. Negotiations regarding long-term cobalt off-take agreements with a number of large cobalt refiners are in the final stages. Technical and economic studies related to the production of suitable cobalt carbonates and hydroxides at Nama are presently underway in South Africa and China.' As required by the AIM Rules, the Company confirms that, under the block listing arrangement for warrants issued pursuant to a private placement, of the 33,287,626 common shares which were admitted to trading on AIM on 15 February 2006 under this arrangement, none have been issued in the six months to 14 August 2006. Caledonia Management's Discussion and Analysis was published on August 14, 2006 and is available on the company's website: www.caledoniamining.com. For more information, please contact: Stefan Hayden Alex Buck / Nick Bias President and CEO, Caledonia Mining buck-bias Tel: +27 11 447 2499 Tel: +44 7932 740 452 Further information regarding Caledonia's exploration activities and operations along with its latest financials may be found at www.caledoniamining.com. Certain statements included herein are 'forward-looking statements'. Management cautions that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual result could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the actual results of operations, exploration or development programs, or the financial condition of the Company, to differ include, but are not necessarily limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in documents filed by the Company with the various regulatory authorities having jurisdiction. 2006 OBJECTIVES - Improve safety awareness at Barbrook Mine and further develop necessary programs to ensure a safe operation. - Optimise gold production at Barbrook Mine in South Africa by treating at least 15,000 tonnes per month. - Continue developing additional reserves/resources at Barbrook Mine. - Complete metallurgical studies to confirm viability of economic gold recovery from Daylight & Victory zones at Barbrook Mine. - Continue with negotiations to conclude agreements with cobalt refiners to purchase cobalt concentrate produced at Nama and/or form strategic alliances to achieve this objective. - Seek a joint-venture partner to commence an exploration program at the Kadola copper/cobalt and the Eureka copper/gold properties in Zambia. - Further explore the polymetallic resource on the Rooipoort and Grasvally properties which form the Rooipoort PGE/Ni/Cu Exploration Project in South Africa. - Increase the land holdings around the Rooipoort Exploration property. - Drill identified extensions to the known ore zones on the Eersteling and Zandrivier Mining Licence areas. - Pursue possible acquisitions and/or strategic partnerships to expand Caledonia's portfolio of properties. - Expand the Board of Directors to address ongoing Corporate Governance requirements. - Implement succession plans for senior executive and operational staff. - Strengthen the Investor Relations and Public Relations functions within Caledonia. - Conclude necessary agreements to satisfy the South African Black Economic Empowerment ('BEE') requirements. - Arrange necessary financing to support the activities required to meet these objectives. - Expedite the Number 4 shaft expansion project at the newly acquired Blanket Gold Mine to increase gold production to 50,000 ounces per annum. President's Message The acquisition of the Blanket Gold Mine in Zimbabwe is a significant step towards Caledonia's goal of developing the asset base into a significant diversified international mining company. Gold has been mined in the Blanket area for close on 100 years. In 2005 Blanket's reported historic gold production exceeded one million ounces, and with the reported proven and probable ore reserves exceeding 3 million tonnes Blanket should continue to produce gold for many years to come. I am delighted to welcome the Blanket management team and staff to Caledonia where I am sure they will make a significant impact on Caledonia's future revenue. The Number 4 shaft expansion project at Blanket is currently well underway and should be completed by the end of the first quarter 2007. This project will allow Blanket to increase production to 50,000 ounces per year. The new monetary policy in Zimbabwe, which allows mines to retain 75% of their foreign exchange proceeds, will have a significant impact on Blanket and will further facilitate the cost cutting program which is rapidly being implemented. The metallurgical tests proposed by Caledonia have been completed and the circuit changes are being finalized as these will result in increased gold recoveries and lower reagent usages. Our efforts on optimizing the metallurgical circuit at Barbrook and ramping up tonnage from the underground mine to reach and exceed the planned tonnage of 15,000 tonnes per month are showing pleasing results. The tonnage milled increased by 66% and gold production increased by 94% over the first quarter's results. However, it should be noted that production during the first quarter was disrupted by plant expansion activities and the two quarters are not truly comparable. It is disappointing that Barbrook is still not yet cash positive. I participated in the Cobalt Development Institute's conference in May and am pleased to report that the interest in rapidly bringing Nama into production is high. Negotiations regarding long term cobalt off-take agreements with a number of large cobalt refiners are advancing and the technical and economic studies related to the production of suitable cobalt carbonates and hydroxides at Nama are presently underway in South Africa and China. ___'Signed'__________________ S. E. Hayden President and Chief Executive Officer Management's Discussion and Analysis Expressed in Canadian Dollars This discussion provides updated information to the Management Discussion and Analysis contained in the Caledonia's Annual Report for 2005 and the first quarter report for 2006 which have been filed on SEDAR and are available at www.sedar.com or on the Corporation's website at www.caledoniamining.com. Where no comments are made there are no updates to report. OPERATIONAL REVIEW Barbrook Mines Limited - South Africa Plant throughput at Barbrook gradually improved during the quarter, reaching 12,397 tonnes in June. This was due to improved and more consistent production from underground. Plant throughput increased by 66% over that in the first quarter when the plant commissioning interrupted operations. Most significantly gold produced increased by 94% in the second quarter compared to the first quarter. However, it should be noted that production during the first quarter was disrupted by plant expansion activities and the two quarters are not truly comparable. Metallurgical testing continues with a view to resolving the unexplained gold losses. These tests indicate that changes in the operating parameters may have a considerable impact on reducing unexplained gold dissolution in the pre-oxidation circuit. The final results of the confirmatory testwork are awaited before the operating parameters are modified to accommodate the changes. Barbrook Mines - 2006 Production Results First Second Six Month July Quarter Quarter Total Ore mined Tonnes 27,565 29,886 57,431 14,052 Development advance Meters 795 737 1,532 220 Ore milled Tonnes 19,357 32,133 51,490 12,292 Grade milled g/t 3.78 3.37 3.53 4.53 Gold recovered Ounces 902 1,749 2,651 708 Blanket Mine (1983) Private Limited - Zimbabwe The acquisition of the Blanket Mine was effective on April 1, 2006 although the final closing did not take place until July 5th. Thus, operating control of the mine was not transferred to Caledonia until July, however the results are the responsibility of and for the benefit of Caledonia from April 1, 2006. Blanket's operating results for the three months ending June 30, 2006 are detailed in the table below. For regulatory reasons Blanket's Q2 results are NOT consolidated into the Caledonia numbers and will only be consolidated from 1 July 2006. Blanket Mine - 2006 Production Results Second Quarter July Ore mined Tonnes 50,700 17,600 Development advance Meters 772 258 Ore milled Tonnes 51,500 18,100 Grade milled g/t 4.10 3.90 Gold recovered Ounces 6,045 2,076 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS - Excluding Blanket Mine For the quarter ended June 30, 2006 Caledonia recorded a net loss of $2.9million ($0.007 per share) compared to a net loss of $3.3 million ($0.011 per share) during the same period in 2005 and a net loss of $1.4 million ($0.005 per share) in the second quarter of 2004. The loss in 2006 results from operations at Barbrook, the normal administration expenses and ongoing exploration costs during the quarter. Financing During Q2 2006 the company completed a private placement. This placement raised $3.92 million after expenses from the sale of 34,828,259 units. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant. These funds will be used for general working capital and opportunities as they may arise. A further placement of 17 million units, each consisting of one common share and one share purchase warrant, was completed in July 2006 and raised $2.16 million after expenses. Summary of Quarterly Results The following information is provided for each of the eight most recently completed quarters of the company: (in thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts) The Q2 2006 Net Loss includes a depreciation charge of $965,000 greater than Q1 due to increased production levels and the use of the unit-of-production amortization method. Q2 - Q1-2006 Q4-2005 Q3-2005 Q2-2005 Q1-2005 Q4- Q3- 2006 2004 2004 Net Sales or Total Revenues $1,304 $418 $453 $743 $965 $481 $469 $202 (Net loss) - total ($2,893) ($2,266) ($2,054) ($2,564) ($3,276) ($1,786) ($4,569) ($2,250) - per share undiluted ($0.007) ($0.006) ($0.006) ($0.008) ($0.011) ($0.007) ($0.015) ($0.008) - per share diluted ($0.007) ($0.006) ($0.006) ($0.008) ($0.011) ($0.007) ($0.015) ($0.008) Note: As there are no extraordinary items the disclosed net loss per share is identical to the total loss before extraordinary items. EXPLORATION AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Eersteling Gold Mining Company Limited - South Africa Gold Exploration Project Significant progress has been made with digital compilation of historic underground and exploration data in preparation for review of mineral resources on the property. Rooipoort and Grasvally Nickel, Copper, PGE Exploration Project Application for conversion of the Old Order Rooipoort Prospecting Permit to New Order Prospecting Rights was submitted to South African Department of Minerals and Energy. The issuance of these new order rights is expected later this year. The combination of the Rooipoort rights with those of the adjoining rights acquired during the first quarter from Falconbridge Ventures of Africa ('Falconbridge') has doubled the area available for prospecting by the Company. Plans are in place to commence drilling on the Central Target area once the New Order rights have been granted. Research is in progress into the morphology of the significant PGE, Ni, Cu intersections on the '321 Reef' on the Moordrift property acquired from Falconbridge, prior to planning of further follow up work on this Western Target area. See maps in our Press Release of March 13, 2006 which is available in the Investor Centre at www.caledoniamining.com under Press Releases for location of these Target areas. Caledonia Nama Limited - Zambia Nama Cobalt Project Ongoing evaluation of metallurgical process for this large cobalt oxide resource continued. Additional samples were extracted from the Nama 'A' Discovery trench and dispatched to test facilities in China and South Africa for additional Wet High Intensity Magnetic Separation, flotation and pyrometallurgical testing. The results of all these tests are encouraging and testing is ongoing. Kadola Copper, Cobalt, Gold Project- Zambia Representatives of a potential joint-venture partner made a technical visit to the Eureka Cu/Au prospect and their assessment of the extensive database of work done by Caledonia on the Kadola property is in progress. SUPPLEMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As at June 30, 2006 the following securities were outstanding: • 440,981,021 common shares. • 17,238,000 common share purchase options at an average price of $0.21 maturing at various dates until May 11, 2016. • 33,287,626 common share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of $0.20 per share until February 3, 2008, 32,638,259 share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of $0.15 per share until May 12, 2007 and 2,190,000 share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of $0.18 per share until May 12, 2007. 20,000,000 shares were being held in escrow on June 30, 2006 pending closure of the Blanket Mine acquisition. Management's Responsibility for Financial Reporting To the Shareholders of Caledonia Mining Corporation: The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Caledonia were prepared by management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada, consistently applied and within the framework of the summary of significant accounting policies in these consolidated financial statements. Management is responsible for all information in the quarterly report. All financial and operating data in the quarterly report is consistent, where appropriate, with that contained in the consolidated financial statements. The Board of Directors discharges its responsibilities for the consolidated financial statements primarily through the activities of its Audit Committee composed of three directors, two of whom are not members of management. This Committee meets with management to assure that it is performing its responsibility to maintain financial controls and systems and to approve the quarterly consolidated financial statements of Caledonia. The consolidated financial statements have not been reviewed by Caledonia's auditors. ___'Signed'__________________ ___'Signed'__________________ S. E. Hayden S.R. Curtis President and Vice-President Finance Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Consolidated Balance Sheet (in thousands of Canadian Dollars) June 30, December 31, June 30, (Unaudited) 2006 2005 2005 Assets Current Assets Cash and short term deposits 1,314 1,076 2,482 Accounts Receivable 307 768 599 Inventories 332 90 839 Prepaid expenses 3,320 330 3 ____________ ____________ ____________ 5,273 2,264 3,923 Investment at cost 79 79 79 Capital assets 9,184 9,156 7,141 Mineral properties 10,994 10,839 10,859 ____________ ____________ ____________ 20,256 20,074 18,079 ____________ ____________ ____________ Total assets 25,530 22,338 22,002 ____________ ____________ ____________ Liabilities and Shareholder Equity Current Liabilities Bank overdraft - 197 - Accounts payable 2,527 2,392 1,252 Provision for site restoration 325 377 397 ____________ ____________ ____________ 2,851 2,966 1,649 Shareholders equity Share capital 188,466 180,053 176,470 Contributed surplus 976 923 548 Compensation warrants - - 321 Accumulated Deficit (166,763) (161,604) (156,986) ____________ ____________ ____________ 22,678 19,372 20,353 ____________ ____________ ____________ Total Capital and liabilities 25,530 22,338 22,002 ____________ ____________ ____________ Consolidated Statement of Deficit (in thousands of Canadian Dollars) Three month period ended June 30, Six month period ended June 30, (Unaudited) 2006 2005 2004 2006 2005 2004 Deficit, beginning (163,870) (153,710) (143,670) (161,604) (151,924) (141,945) Net(loss) for the period (2,893) (3,276) (1,435) (5,159) (5,062) (3,160) _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ Deficit, end of period (166,763) (156,986) (145,105) (166,763) (156,986) (145,105) Consolidated Statement of Operations (in thousands of Canadian Dollars except per share amounts) Three month period ended June Six month period ended June 30, 30, (Unaudited) 2006 2005 2004 2006 2005 2004 Revenue and operating costs Revenue from sales 1,304 965 30 1,722 1,446 170 Operating costs 2,878 2,393 1,396 5,228 4,141 2,711 _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Operating profit (loss) (1,573) (1,428) (1,366) (3,505) (2,695) (2,541) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Costs and expenses General and administration 477 728 660 732 1,224 959 Interest 4 5 88 4 5 135 Unrealised forex loss(gain) (124) 829 100 (226) 695 334 Other expenses (income) (note 3) 963 286 (779) 1,143 443 (796) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 1,320 1,848 69 1,653 2,367 632 _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ (Loss) before non controlling interest (2,893) (3,276) (1,435) (5,159) (5,062) (3,173) non controlling interest (13) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Net (loss) for the period (2,893) (3,276) (1,435) (5,159) (5,062) (3,160) Operating (loss) per share (Note 2) ($0.004) ($0.005) ($0.005) ($0.009) ($0.009) ($0.009) Basic and fully diluted Net (loss) per share (Note 2) ($0.007) ($0.011) ($0.005) ($0.013) ($0.017) ($0.011) Basic and fully diluted Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (in thousands of Canadian Dollars) Three month period ended June Six month period ended June 30, 30, (Unaudited) 2006 2005 2004 2006 2005 2004 Cash provided by (used in) Operating activities Operating (loss) for the period (1,573) (1,428) (1,366) (3,505) (2,695) (2,541) Other expenses and non-controlling interests (1,320) (1,848) (69) (1,653) (2,367) (632) Adjustments to reconcile net cash from operations (note 4) 973 326 (682) 1,185 518 (579) Changes in non-cash working capital balances (note 4) (3,434) (99) (169) (2,688) (242) (157) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ (5,354) (3,049) (2,286) (6,661) (4,786) (3,909) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Investing activities Expenditures on capex (57) (69) (927) (787) (256) (1,114) Expenditures on mineral properties (225) (956) (496) (530) (2,112) (679) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ (282) (1,025) (1,423) (1,317) (2,368) (1,793) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Financing activities Shares held in eskrow - Blanket Mine 3,014 3,014 Issue of share capital net of costs (note 1) 3,924 3,166 4,885 5,399 3,166 14,167 _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 6,938 3,166 4,885 8,413 3,166 14,167 _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Increase(decre ase) in cash for the period 1,302 (908) 1,176 435 (3,988) 8,465 Cash beginning period 12 3,390 11,468 879 6,470 4,179 _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Net Cash end period 1,314 2,482 12,644 1,314 2,482 12,644 _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Caledonia Mining Corporation Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Unaudited) For the six months ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 Nature of Business The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties for the exploitation of base and precious metals. The ability of the Company to recover the amounts shown for its capital assets and mineral properties is dependent upon the existence of economically recoverable reserves; the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary financing to complete exploration and development; and future profitable production or proceeds from the disposition of such capital assets and mineral properties. Basis of Presentation These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of a going concern, which contemplates that the Company will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon attaining profitable operations and obtaining sufficient financing to meet its liabilities, its obligations with respect to operating expenditures and expenditures required on its mineral properties. Measurement Uncertainties Preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas requiring estimates relate to mineral resources, future cash flows associated with capital assets and mineral properties. Management's calculation of reserves and resources and cash flows are based upon engineering and geological estimates and financial estimates including gold prices and operating costs. The amount ultimately recovered could be materially different than the estimated values. Subsequent Events During the second quarter Caledonia finalised the acquisition of Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe with an effective date of April 1, 2006. The purchase consideration was US$ 1,000,000 and 20,000,000 shares in Caledonia Mining Corporation. The actual closure date of the agreement and the payment of the purchase consideration was July 5, 2006. As the closure date was after June 30, 2006 Blanket Mine will be consolidated into Caledonia Mining Corporation as of July 1, 2006. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company together with all its subsidiaries (except Blanket Mine (1983) Private Limited which will be consolidated from July 1, 2006). All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. For information purposes only, we include the following table comparing the results with and without Blanket Mine for Q2 2006: $ 000s Consolidated Q2 Results Consolidated Q2 Results Excluding Blanket Including Blanket Gold Sales 1,304 4,696 Operating profit/(loss) (1,573) 88 Net profit/(loss) (2,893) (3,434) Unrealised translation gain/(loss) 124 (1,412) Loss per share ($0.007) ($0.009) The net loss for Q2 increases by $541,000 with the inclusion of Blanket Mine although the mine operated at a profit for the period. The inclusion of Blanket Mine resulted in an increase in the unrealised foreign exchange translation loss of $1,536,000 during the reporting period. The Company's consolidated (all 100% owned) subsidiaries are Barbrook Mines Limited ('Barbrook'), Eersteling Gold Mining Company Limited (100% owned since June 2004) ('Eersteling'), Greenstone Management Services (Proprietary) Limited, Fintona Investments (Proprietary) Limited, Maid O' Mist (Proprietary) Limited, Caledonia Holdings (Africa) Limited, Caledonia Mining (Zambia) Limited, Caledonia Kadola Limited, Caledonia Nama Limited and Caledonia Western Limited. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents represent cash on hand in operating bank accounts and money market funds Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, which is determined on the first-in, first-out basis, and net realizable value. Inventories comprise gold in circuit, stockpiled ore and consumable stores. Revenue Recognition Revenue from the sale of precious metals is recognized when the benefits of ownership are transferred and the receipt of proceeds is substantially assured. Capital Assets Producing Assets Producing assets are recorded at cost less grants, accumulated amortization and write-downs. Producing assets are amortized using the unit-of-production method on the ratio of tonnes of ore mined or processed to the proven and probable mineral reserves as defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Other producing assets are amortized using the straight line method basis on the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful life of the producing assets ranges up to 10 years. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are charged to operations; major improvements and replacements which extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and amortized over the remaining useful life of that asset. Barbrook re-commenced commercial operations during 2003 and, as such has been presented as a producing asset in these financial statements. Non-Producing Assets Non-producing assets are recorded at cost less write downs. During non-producing periods, no amortization is recorded. At the time of commercial production, the assets are reclassified as producing and amortized in the manner described above. Mineral Properties Producing Properties When and if properties are placed in production, the applicable capitalized costs are amortized using the unit-of-production method on the ratio of tonnes of ore mined or processed to the estimated proven and probable mineral reserves as defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Barbrook re-commenced commercial operations during 2003 and, as such has been presented as a producing asset in these financial statements. Non-Producing Properties Costs relating to the acquisition, exploration and development of non-producing resource properties which are held by the Company or through its participation in joint ventures are capitalized until such time as either economically recoverable reserves are established, or the properties are sold or abandoned. A decision to abandon, reduce or expand activity on a specific project is based upon many factors including general and specific assessments of mineral reserves, anticipated future mineral prices, anticipated costs of developing and operating a producing mine, the expiration date of mineral property leases, and the general likelihood that the Company will continue exploration on the project. However, based on the results at the conclusion of each phase of an exploration program, properties that are not suitable as prospects are re-evaluated to determine if future exploration is warranted and that carrying values are appropriate. The ultimate recovery of these costs depends on the discovery and development of economic ore reserves or the sale of the properties or the mineral rights. The amounts shown for non-producing resource properties do not necessarily reflect present or future values. Asset Impairment Long-lived assets are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset of an entity expects to hold and use may not be recoverable, future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and it's disposition must be estimated. If the undiscounted value of the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, impairment is recognised based on the fair value of the assets. Strategic Alliances The Company has entered into various agreements under which the participants earn a right to participate in the mineral property by incurring exploration expenditures in accordance with the conditions of the agreements. Upon satisfaction of the conditions of any agreement a joint venture may be formed with customary joint venture terms and provisions and then accounted for on a proportionate consolidation basis. Until a joint venture is formed only expenditures on the properties incurred by the Company are reflected in these financial statements. Foreign Currency Translation Balances of the Company denominated in foreign currencies and the accounts of its foreign subsidiaries are translated into Canadian dollars as follows: (i) monetary assets and liabilities at period end rates; (ii) all other assets and liabilities at historical rates; and (iii) revenue and expense transactions at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period. Exchange gains or losses arising on these translations are reflected in income in the period incurred. Gains and losses arising on translation of long term foreign currency denominated liabilities at each year end are reflected in income. Asset Retirement Obligation Effective January 1, 2004 the Company adopted the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Standard 3110, 'Asset Retirement Obligations'. This standard requires that a liability for retirement obligations to be settled as a result of an existing law, regulation or contract be recognized. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, future tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability settled. The effect on future tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that substantive enactment or enactment occurs. Caledonia Mining Corporation Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) For the six months ended June 30, 2006 1. Share Capital Authorised: An unlimited number of common shares An unlimited number of preference shares Issued - Common Shares Number of Shares Amount (000's) -------------------------- ----------- ----------- Balance, December 31, 2005 370,715,136 $180,053 -------------------------- ----------- ----------- Issued pursuant to private placement 15,437,626 1,475 -------------------------- ----------- ----------- Balance, March 31, 2006 386,152,762 $181,528 -------------------------- ----------- ----------- Issued pursuant to a private placement 34,828,259 $3,924 -------------------------- ----------- ----------- Issued pursuant to acquisition * 20,000,000 $3,014 -------------------------- ----------- ----------- Balance , June 30 , 2006 440,981,021 $188,466 -------------------------- ----------- ----------- * 20,000,000 shares were issued but were being held in escrow on June 30, 2006 pending the closure of the Blanket Mine acquisition. Issued - Preference Shares Nil Stock Option Plans The Company has established incentive stock option plans for employees, officers, directors, consultants and other service providers. As at June 30, 2006, the Company has 17,238,000 common share options exercisable at an average price of $0.205 maturing at various dates until May 11, 2016. Share Purchase Warrants The Company has 68,115,885 share purchase warrants outstanding exercisable at an average price of $0.175 maturing at various dates until February 3, 2008 2. Net (Loss) Per Share The net (loss) per share figures have been calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the second quarter which amounted to 398,142,213 and YTD which amounted to 390,345,589. Under the treasury method of calculating fully diluted income per share, exercise of the outstanding stock options and warrants would be anti-dilutive in 2006. If the Q2 results of Blanket Mine had been consolidated since 1 April 2006 the net (loss) per share figures would have been ($0.009) cps - 2005 ($0.011) - 2004 ($0.005) 3. Other Expense (Income) Included in other expense (income) are YTD unrealized exchange translation gain of $226,000 (2005 - loss of $695,000, 2004 - loss of $334,000) and an amortisation charge of $1,146,000 (2005 - $488,000, 2004 - $ nil). The amortization charge relates mainly to Barbrook, where increasing production levels lead to increasing amortization charges in terms of the accounting policies detailed under 'Mineral Properties' on page 14 above. If the Q2 results of Blanket Mine had been consolidated, then the YTD unrealised exchange translation loss would have been $1,412,000 (2005 - loss $695,000, 2004 - loss $334,000) , and the amortization charge would have been $1,214,000 (2005 - $488,000 , 2004 - $ nil). 4. Supplemental cash flow info Items not involving cash are as follows: 2006 2005 2004 Acretion asset retirement obligation - 4 non controlling interest 0 - (13) amortisation 1,146 488 - other 39 30 (570) 1,185 518 (579) Net changes in non cash working capital Acc Payable 82 189 (193) Acc Receivable 461 (283) (147) Inventories (242) (330) 57 Prepayments - Shares held in eskrow (3,014) - - Prepaid expenses 24 182 126 (2,688) (242) (157) This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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