Half-yearly Report
Greatland Gold PLC
13 March 2007
GREATLAND GOLD PLC
Half-yearly Report to 31 December 2006
Dated: 13 March 2007
Greatland Gold plc (the 'Company') the mineral exploration and development
company focused on gold projects in Tasmania and Western Australia announced
today its half-yearly results for the period ended 31 December 2006.
Managing Directors statement
The period has been an exciting and active time for your Company. It has
achieved many milestones and continues to move forward on many fronts. Most
importantly, exploration activities have yielded many positive results.
In Australia an operational base was established close to the work areas. This
has proved a positive move that supports field activities on a daily basis. And
in London an administrative hub was created to provide for the needs of the
investor and the Company. Spending during the period was at budgeted levels and
commensurate with the positive exploration results.
Your Company is focussed on growth. It makes use of the low cost - high reward
phase of mineral exploration and development. The projects are located close to
many world-class base metal deposits and other large gold deposits. All of the
projects are 100% owned by Greatland, and were either previously operated by
major mining companies, or are located adjacent to projects run by some of the
largest mining companies in the world.
The projects are situated in an area where there is high-grade gold and base
metal mineralisation. The location is close, and geology similar to large
deposits nearby. Greatland is an energetic company focussed on growth and
recently announced drill results were good. Further news will be release
shortly.
Australia has all the advantages of a stable economic climate, established
infrastructure and skilled mining workforce. These points are key when it comes
to exploring and successfully mining deposits.
The board members are experienced in both the mining and finance sectors and are
fully committed to the company's growth strategies. Your Company has a good mix
of exciting projects, technical talent, promotional experience, financing
capacity and corporate ability.
We look forward to the year ahead.
Callum N Baxter
Managing Director
13 March 2007
Group income statement
6 months to Period
31 December 2006 16 November 2005
to 30 June 2006
Unaudited Audited
£ £
Turnover 6,212 -
Exploration costs (127,826) -
Administrative expenses (145,568) (27,743)
Currency gain/(loss) (2,517) -
Operating loss (269,699) (27,743)
Interest receivable 14,628 131
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (255,071) (27,612)
Tax on loss on ordinary activities - -
Loss for the financial period (255,071) (27,612)
Retained loss for the period (255,071) (27,612)
Loss per share - see note 3
Basic (0.24) pence (0.23) pence
Group balance sheet
31 December 2006 30 June 2006
Unaudited Audited
£ £
Assets
Non-current assets
Exploration properties 423,212 291,379
Plant & equipment 13,258 -
Total non-current assets 436,470 291,379
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 758,112 1,318,648
Current asset investments - see note 4 112,944 -
Trade and other receivables 78,871 33,897
Total current assets 949,927 1,352,545
Total assets 1,386,397 1,643,924
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (99,315) (224,458)
Total liabilities (99,315) (224,458)
Net assets £1,287,082 £1,419,466
Equity
Called up share capital 106,550 100,550
Share premium reserve 1,224,771 1,108,084
Retained losses (282,683) (27,612)
Other reserves 238,444 238,444
Equity shareholders' funds £1,287,082 £1,419,466
Group cash flow statement
6 months to Period
31 December 2006 16 November 2005
to 30 June 2006
Unaudited Audited
£ £
Cash flow from operating activities
Operating loss (269,699) (27,743)
(Increase) in debtors (44,974) (23,100)
Increase (decrease) in creditors (125,143) 174,142
(Increase) in current asset investments (112,944) -
Cash generated from operations (552,760) 123,299
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received 14,628 131
Purchase of tangible assets (13,258) -
Purchase of intangible assets (131,833) (590)
Net cash flows used in investing activities (130,463) (459)
Acquisitions and disposals
Cash acquired with subsidiary acquisition - 12,174
Net cash inflow from acquisitions and disposals - 12,174
Cash inflows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares 120,000 1,411,000
Transaction costs of issue of shares 2,687 (227,366)
Net cash flows from financing activities 122,687 1,183,634
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (560,536) 1,318,648
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of 1,318,648 -
period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 758,112 1,318,648
Movement on equity shareholders' funds
6 months to Period
31 December 16 November
2006 2005
to 30 June 2006
Unaudited Audited
£ £
Loss for the period (255,071) (27,612)
Proceeds of share issues 120,000 1,661,000
Share issue expenses 2,687 (227,366)
Foreign currency translation reserve - 13,444
Net (decrease) increase in shareholders' funds (132,384) 1,419,466
Opening equity shareholders' funds 1,419,466 -
Closing equity shareholders' funds 1,287,082 1,419,466
Half-yearly report notes
1. Half-yearly report
This half-yearly report was approved by the Directors on 9 March 2007.
The information relating to the six month period to 31 December 2006 is
unaudited.
The information relating to the period 15 November 2005 to 30 June 2006 is
extracted from the audited accounts of the Company which have been filed at
Companies House and on which the auditors issued an unqualified audit report.
2. Basis of accounting
The report has been prepared using accounting policies and practices that are
consistent with those adopted in the statutory accounts for the period ended 30
June 2006, although the information does not constitute statutory accounts
within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985.
These half-yearly financial statements consolidate the financial statements of
the Company and its subsidiary.
The Company and Group will report again for the full year to 30 June 2007.
3. Loss per share
6 months to Period
31 December 2006 16 November 2005
to 30 June 2006
Unaudited Audited
£ £
These have been calculated on a loss of: (255,071) (27,612)
The weighted average number of shares used was: 104,272,826 12,000,886
Basic loss per share: (0.24) pence (0.23) pence
4. Current asset investments
The Group's investment in Sunvest Corporation Limited was valued at £134,309.00
as at 31 December 2006, the value based on the mid market quotation of AUD1.20
and exchange rate of £1.00:AUD2.48 at the close of business on that date.
Copies of this half-yearly report are available free of charge by application in
writing to the Company Secretary at the Company's registered office, 55 Gower
Street, London WC1E 6HQ, or by email to info@greatlandgold.com.
Enquiries:
Callum Baxter +44 (0)20 7099 5845 Greatland Gold plc Managing
Director
John Simpson +44 (0)20 7512 0191 ARM Corporate Finance Ltd Nominated
Adviser
Updates on the Company's activities are regularly posted on its website
www.greatlandgold.com
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