Interim Results
Beowulf Mining PLC
20 September 2006
BEOWULF MINING PLC
CHAIRMANS STATEMENT
FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2006
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The Board of Beowulf Mining PLC ('Beowulf') are pleased to report the interim
results to 30 June 2006. Beowulf concentrated the majority of its efforts on the
Ruoutevare iron titanium deposit and the Grundtrask gold deposit in the first
six months of 2006.
The main corporate developments in the first six months of 2006 were:
i) On the 31st March 2006 City Equities arranged a private placing
raising £500,000 before expenses via the issue of 10,000,000 shares at 5p per
share.
ii) On the 29th June 2006 Beowulf appointed City Capital Securities
Limited as joint broker to the Company. This is in addition to King & Shaxson
Capital Limited who remain a broker to the Company.
Beowulf now has interests in six areas of Northern Sweden:
i) Ruoutevare - an iron titanium deposit on which Beowulf is
investigating the ecomonics of development;
ii) Grundtrask - a gold prospect which is returning high grade drill
sections;
iii) Ballek - an iron oxide copper gold (IOCG) prospect;
iv) Jokkmokk - an iron oxide copper gold (IOCG) prospect;
v) Kallek - an iron ore prospect; and
vi) Ussalahti - a massive copper pyrite prospect.
Beowulf was granted an exploration permit for Ruoutevare on the 26th March 2006.
A previous resource estimate carried out by the Geological Survey of Sweden
(Sveriges Geologiska Undersoknning -'SGU') in 1975 reported a resource of 116 Mt
of material averaging 38% iron, 5.6% titanium and 0.17% vanadium based on 32
drill holes. A richer section of 20 Mt is registered with a grade of 47% iron,
10% titanium and 0.14% vanadium. Snowden Mining Industry Consultants Limited
('Snowden') has completed a technical review of the previous work and has also
undertaken a preliminary geostatistical analysis of the drill holes to support
the preparation of a JORC-compliant resource report. Snowden concluded that the
volumes, tonnages and average grades of the 116 Mt resource are of the order of
magnitude reported by the SGU in 1975. However they cannot be regarded as being
equivalent to a JORC-compatible inferred resource and Snowden has therefore
suggested additional work, which includes re-drilling of holes as well as the
drilling of additional, closer spaced, drill holes to assess the deposit. Ten to
twelve drill holes are suggested and these are planned for early 2007. If this
work confirms the previous estimates it is intended that a JORC compliant
resource report will be produced.
Beowulf has commissioned the Raw Material Group of Sweden, ('RMG' www.rmg.se) to
prepare a scoping study of the Ruoutevare deposit. RMG will make an assessment
of the potential value of the iron, titanium, vanadium project and examine
capital costs, operational costs and the potential revenue receivable from
exploiting the Ruoutevare deposit at various mining outputs. The Raw Material
Group is one of Europe's leading groups of mineral economists. It has recently
published 'The Iron Ore Market 2005-2007' which was compiled for the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
If the scoping study and the additional drilling in 2007 prove positive Beowulf
intends to prepare a feasibility study and apply for a Mining Licence over the
Ruoutevare deposit in 2007.
In June 2006 Beowulf reported it had completed four diamond drill holes on the
Company's 100% owned Grundtrask gold project in the Skellefte Mining District,
N. Sweden. The drill program tested the southern extension of the 'Central Gold
Zone' outlined from earlier drilling by Beowulf.
All four holes have encountered abundant sulphide mineralisation over
substantial widths. The sulphides are composed of relatively fine grained
arsenopyrite, pyrite and chalcopyrite appearing as massive veins and
disseminations. Two drill holes 06-002 and 06-2003 both recorded gold grades in
excess of 2 g/t over 27 meters under overburden generally less than 12m thick.
'The Central Gold Zone' at Grundtrask is now known to extend for 750 metres with
an average width of 25 metres. It is open at the southern and northern
extensions. Further drilling will take place in 2006.
Beowulf owns 7,500,000 ordinary shares (or 8.3%) of Agricola Resources PLC,
which is engaged in uranium exploration in Finland, and 5,000,000 ordinary
shares (or 8%) of All Star Minerals PLC which is involved in thorium
exploration. Both of these companies are PLUS-quoted (OFEX).
The directors are very encouraged by the developments in the first part of 2006.
Dr. Robert Young
Chairman
Beowulf Mining PLC
20 September 2006
BEOWULF MINING PLC
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2006
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months to 6 months to Year Ended
30 June 2006 30 June 2005 31 December 2005
£ £ £
Turnover Nil Nil Nil
Administrative expenses (144,267) (224,843) (354,875)
Loss on ordinary activities before
interest (144,267) (224,843) (354,875)
Other interest receivable and similar
income 9,651 72,074 13,896
Loss on ordinary activities before
taxation (134,616) (152,769) (340,979)
Tax on loss on ordinary activities - - -
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Loss on ordinary activities after
taxation (134,616) (152,769) (340,979)
Basic loss per share (0.22p) (0.31p) (0.65p)
Diluted loss per share (0.15p) (0.20p) (0.42p)
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.
BEOWULF MINING PLC
BALANCE SHEET
UNAUDITED RESULTS AS AT 30 JUNE 2006
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
at 30 June at 30 June at 31 December
2006 2005 2005
£ £ £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets 187,438 149,210 145,632
Tangible assets 2,413 438 402
Investments 222,250 178,125 351,563
412,101 327,773 497,597
Current assets
Debtors 21,371 27,837 16,357
Cash at bank and in hand 735,083 553,932 439,982
756,454 581,769 456,339
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year (8,134) (15,420) (7,586)
Net current assets 748,320 566,349 448,753
Total assets less current
liabilities 1,160,421 894,122 946,350
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 663,982 560,732 560,982
Share premium account 2,362,982 1,986,856 1,987,982
Capital Contribution 46,451 46,451 46,451
Revaluation reserve 147,250 103,125 276,563
Profit and loss account (2,060,244) (1,803,042) (1,925,628)
Shareholders' funds -
equity interests 1,160,421 894,122 946,350
BEOWULF MINING PLC
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2006
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months to 6 months to Year Ended
30 June 2006 30 June 2005 31 December 2005
£ £ £
Net cash outflow from operating
activities (128,486) (218,575) (323,061)
Returns on investments and servicing
of finance
Interest received 9,651 6,449 13,896
Net cash inflow for returns on
investments
and servicing of finance 9,651 6,449 13,896
Capital expenditure
Payments to acquire intangible
assets (61,848) (63,304) (81,570)
Payments to acquire tangible assets (2,216) (329) (350)
Cost on disposal of assets - - -
Net cash outflow for capital
expenditure (64,064) (63,633) (81,920)
Net cash outflow before management
of liquid resources and financing (182,899) (275,759) (391,085)
Financing
Issue of ordinary share capital 503,000 653,492 654,869
Cost of share issue (25,000) (18,531) (18,532)
Issue of shares 478,000 634,961 636,337
Net cash inflow from financing 478,000 634,961 636,337
Increase in cash in the period 295,101 359,202 245,252
BEOWULF MINING PLC
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2006
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
1 Reconciliation of operating loss to net 6 months to 6 months to Year Ended
cash outflow from operating activities 30 June 2006 30 June 2005 31 December
2005
£ £ £
Operating loss (144,267) (224,843) (354,875)
Depreciation of tangible assets 205 18 75
Amortisation of intangible assets 20,042 17,015 38,859
Profit on sale of intangible fixed assets - - -
(Increase)/Decrease in debtors (5,014) (21,227) (9,748)
Increase/(Decrease) in creditors
within one year 548 10,462 2,628
Net cash outflow from operating activities (128,486) (218,575) (323,061)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months to 6 months to Year Ended
2 Analysis of net funds 30 June 2006 30 June 2005 31 December
2005
£ £ £
Net cash at start of period 439,982 194,730 194,730
Increase in net funds from cash flows 295,101 359,202 245,252
Net cash at end of period 735,083 553,932 439,982
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
3 Reconciliation of net cash flow to 6 months to 6 months to Year Ended
movement in net funds 30 June 2006 30 June 2005 31 December
2005
£ £ £
Increase in cash in the year 295,101 359,202 245,252
Cash (inflow)/outflow from
- increase/(decrease) in debt - - -
Movement in net funds in the period 295,101 359,202 245,252
Opening net funds 439,982 194,730 194,730
Closing net funds 735,083 535,932 439,982
BEOWULF MINING PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2006
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1 Basis of preparation of interim accounts
The accounts for the company for the six months ended 30 June 2006, 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 2005 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
maximum 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 2004 from tangible fixed assets.
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 open market value. The revaluation
adjustment is taken to the revaluation reserve.
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
61,809,297 (30 June 2005 - 49,261,639 and 31 December 2005 - 52,711,888).
Diluted loss per share has been calculated using the weighted average number of
shares of 91,658,246 (30 June 2005 - 78,119,582 and 31 December 2005 -
91,908,246).
BEOWULF MINING PLC
INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT
UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2006
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Introduction
We have been instructed by the company to review the financial information for
the six months ended 30 June 2006 which comprises the profit and loss account,
balance sheet, cash flow statement and related notes. 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 2006.
Price Bailey LLP
Chartered Accountants
Richmond House
Broad Street
Ely, Cambs.
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