Interim Results
29 March 2011
Greatland Gold plc
Half-yearly report - six months ended 31 December 2010
Greatland Gold plc ("Greatland" or the "Company"), the AIM-listed and London
based gold exploration and development company focused on gold projects in
 Tasmania  and  Western  Australia announces today its half-yearly report for
the six months ended 31 December 2010.
Managing Director's statement
In the six month period ending 31st December 2010 the Company reported a net
loss of £152,110 equating to a loss per share of 0.09p (31st December 2009 EPS
-0.16p). Part of Greatland's total exploration costs were expensed through the
profit and loss account whilst the balance of £135,015 in respect of Ernest
Giles was capitalised and taken through the balance sheet.
Net cash outflow from operations was £411,634 which reflects total
administrative expenses plus exploration expenses both capitalised and expensed.
From the cash flow figures it is apparent that we have maintained our commitment
to exploration and drilling. The Company's administrative expenses declined to
£94,941 over the period as the board once again exercised expense restraint. The
Company's cash deposits stood at £1.25m at the period end. In my view we are in
a strong liquidity position ahead of our 2011 exploration plans.
Our loss on a per share basis at 0.09p reduced sharply from the loss of 0.16p in
the comparable period reflecting lower expenses hence reduced losses, an
increase in issued share capital, gains from available for sale financial
investments, and currency gains. Our net loss of £152,110 is less than half last
year's interim loss of £328,609. The Company's balance sheet ended the period
with £2.16m of net assets against £1.982m at the 2009 interims.
Our team got underway at Ernest Giles last summer with the first drill results
reported in August 2010. It is worth remembering the sheer scale of the Ernest
Giles property post our licence extension at up to 948 km² and it is very
encouraging to see proof of concept in the first drilling at Ernest Giles. We
have drilled only four holes to date in a strike length of more than 100km and
have intersected gold bearing alteration systems with analogies to major gold
deposits elsewhere in Western Australia. Our program has confirmed that a new
greenstone belt is present and that it has the potential for large-scale
mineralisation. Ernest Giles contains over 100km of gold prospective
greenstones. Results from the 2010 drill programme were considered by the board
to have provided sufficient encouragement for further work at the project. The
board feel it is important to undertake further drilling in the short term.
I am likewise optimistic over the recently acquired Bromus project also located
in the Yilgarn which has excellent fundamentals in terms of access and ease of
operations. Field activities are underway and we expect to make further
announcements with respect to Bromus in the coming months.
No field work was carried out in Tasmania over the period, however, towards the
end of 2010 we had completed government technical reporting and the planning of
field and drilling activities for 2011. Our next programme of reverse
circulation drilling will be at the Warrentinna licence (Derby North area) in
Tasmania scheduled to commence in early April 2011. Previous reverse circulation
drilling at Derby North by the Company returned results of 5m at 29.26g/t gold
from 36m, including 1m at 103.07g/t gold. Also, drilling at the nearby East
Lisle property is scheduled to commence during April 2011.
During the interim period we received third party inquiries relating to joint
ventures covering our Tasmanian licence interests, which were pursued. In recent
months further enquiries have been forthcoming for both our Tasmanian and
Western Australian licences. Negotiations are continuing with several parties.
We continue to believe that the Greatland asset portfolio holds significant
attractions for investors whether it be via a joint venture or otherwise, and we
remain keen to find a deal that will be positive for our shareholders.
The overall environment for gold investment is possibly the strongest it has
ever been. Recent moves in the gold price above US$1,400 per ounce suggests a
permanent shift in investment and retail demand for gold. This may prompt M&A
activity and/or joint venture deals amongst our peer group companies.
Once again, on behalf of the board, I would like to thank shareholders for their
support and invite them to check our website atwww.greatlandgold.com for
periodic updates.
Callum N Baxter
CEO
29 March 2011
Group statement of comprehensive income
 6 months to  6 months to  Year ended
 31 December  2010  31 December  2009  30 June 2010
 Unaudited  Unaudited  Audited
£ £ £
Turnover - Â - Â -
Exploration expenses (180,183) Â (262,250) Â (417,477)
Administrative expenses (94,941) Â (108,450) Â (203,178)
Currency gain/(loss) - Â (13,909) Â -
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Operating loss (275,124) Â (384,609) Â (620,655)
Finance revenue 1,642 Â 1,748 Â 3,923
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Loss on ordinary (273,482) Â (382,861) Â (616,732)
activities before
taxation
Tax on loss on ordinary - Â - Â -
activities
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Loss for the financial (273,482) Â (382,861) Â (616,732)
period
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Other comprehensive
income
Gain/(loss) on 25,265 Â (2,839) Â 4,048
revaluation of available
for sale investments
Exchange differences on 96,107 Â 57,091 Â 50,367
translation of foreign
operations
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Other comprehensive 121,372 Â 54,252 Â 54,415
income for the year net
of taxation
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Total comprehensive (152,110) Â (328,609) Â (562,317)
income for the year
attributable to equity
holders of the parent
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Loss per share - see (0.09) pence  (0.16) pence  (0.25) pence
note 3
Basic
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Group balance sheet
 31 December 2010  31 December 2009   30 June 2010
 Unaudited  Unaudited  Audited
£ £ £
Assets
Non-current assets
Tangible assets 4,801 Â 5,465 Â 6,627
Intangible assets 872,969 563,008 666,116
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Total non-current assets 877,770 Â 568,473 Â 672,743
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Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 1,246,011 Â 1,433,786 1,752,949
Trade and other receivables 41,359 Â 51,869 62,222
Available for sale financial 76,724 37,547 44,547
assets - see note 4
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Total current assets 1,364,094 Â 1,523,202 Â 1,859,718
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Total assets 2,241,864  £2,091,675  £2,532,461
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (75,417) Â (109,411) Â (213,904)
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Total liabilities (75,417) Â (109,411) Â (213,904)
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Net assets £2,166,447  £1,982,264  £2,318,557
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Equity
Called up share capital 289,550 239,550 Â 289,550
Share premium reserve 3,718,471 3,198,471 3,718,471
Share based payment reserve 74,443 74,443 74,443
Retained losses (2,286,729) (1,779,377) (2,013,247)
Other reserves 370,712 249,177 249,340
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Total equity £2,166,447  £1,982,264  £2,318,557
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Group cash flow statement
 6 months to  6 months to  Year ended
 31 December  31 December  30 June 2010
 2010  2009
 Unaudited  Unaudited  Audited
£ £ £
Cash flow from operating
activities
Operating loss (275,123) Â (384,609) Â (620,655)
Decrease/(increase) in 23,874 Â (1,796) Â (12,149)
debtors
(Decrease)/increase in (160,385) Â 25,661 Â 130,154
creditors
Depreciation - Â - Â 1,483
Currency adjustments - Â 13,062 Â -
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Net cash outflow from (411,634) Â (347,682) Â (501,167)
operations
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Cash flows from investing
activities
Interest received 1,642 Â 1,748 Â 3,923
Payments to acquire (134,489) - (97,506)
intangible assets - (1,743)
Payments to acquire
tangible assets
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Net cash flows used in (132,847) Â 1,748 Â (95,326)
investing activities
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Cash inflows from financing
activities
Proceeds from issue of - Â - Â 600,000
shares - - (30,000)
Transaction costs of issue
of shares
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Net cash flows from - Â - Â 570,000
financing activities
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Net (decrease)/increase in (544,481) (345,934) (26,493)
cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents 1,752,949 1,779,720 1,779,720
at the beginning of period
Exchange gain on cash and 37,543 - (278)
cash equivalents
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Cash and cash equivalents 1,246,011 Â 1,433,786 Â 1,752,949
at end of period
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Statement of group changes in equity
Called up Share Share Retained Other Total
share premium based earnings reserves
capital account payment
reserve
 £ £ £ £ £ £
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As at 30 June 239,550 3,198,471 74,443 (1,396,516) 194,925 2,310,873
2009
Loss for the - - - (616,731) - (616,731)
period
Gain on - - - - 4,048 4,048
revaluation of
available for
sale
investments
Currency - - - - 50,367 50,367
translation
differences
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Total - - - (616,731) 54,415 (562,316)
comprehensive
income
Share capital 50,000 550,000 - - - 600,000
issued
Cost of share - (30,000) - - - (30,000)
issue
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As at 30 June 289,550 3,718,471 74,443 (2,013,247) 249,340 2,318,557
2010
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Loss for the period - - - (273,482) - (273,482)
Gain on revaluation of - - - - 25,265 25,265
available for sale
investments
Currency translation - - - - 96,107 96,107
differences
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Total comprehensive - - - (273,482) 121,372 (152,110)
income
Share capital issued - - - - - -
Cost of share issue - - - - - -
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As at 31 December 2010 289,550 3,198,471 74,443 (2,286,729) 370,712 2,166,447
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Statements of changes in other reserves
Merger Foreign currency Available for Total other
reserve translation resale reserves
reserve financial
assets reserve
Group £ £ £ £
As at 30 June 225,000 75,362 (105,437) 194,925
2009
Net unrealised - - 4,048 4,048
gain on financial
assets available
for resale
Unrealised - 68,499 (18,132) 50,367
foreign currency
gains
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As at 30 June 225,000 143,861 (119,521) 249,340
2010
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Net unrealised losses on financial assets - - 25,265 25,265
available for resale
Unrealised foreign currency gains - 96,107 - 96,107
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As at 31 December 2010 225,000 239,968 (94,256) 370,712
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Half-yearly report notes
1. Half-yearly report
This half-yearly report was approved by the Directors on 28 March 2011.
The information relating to the six month periods to 31 December 2009 and 31
December 2010 are unaudited.
The information relating to the year to 30 June 2010 is extracted from the
audited financial statements 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 financial statements for the year
ended 30 June 2010, although the information does not constitute statutory
financial statements within the meaning of the Companies Act 2006.
These half-yearly financial statements consolidate the financial statements of
the Company and its subsidiary and are prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted for use in the European Union.
The Company and Group will report again for the full year to 30 June 2011.
3. Loss per share
 6 months to  6 months to  Year ended
 31 December  2010  31 December  2009  30 June 2009
 Unaudited  Unaudited  Audited
£ £ £
These have been (273,482) Â (382,861) Â (356,103)
calculated on a loss of:
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The weighted average 289,550,000 239,550,000 201,262,329
number of shares used
was:
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Basic loss per share: (0.09) pence (0.16) pence (0.18) pence
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4. Available for sale financial assets
The Group's investments were valued at £76,724 at 31 December 2010 (2009 -
£37,547).
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 toinfo@greatlandgold.com. The report will
also be made available on the Company's website, www.greatlandgold.com.
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