Q4 Results
Petra Diamonds Ld
01 February 2006
PETRA DIAMONDS LIMITED
QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2005
Petra Diamonds Limited ('Petra' or 'the Company' or 'the Group'), the AIM-quoted
and ASX-listed diamond mining group (AIM and ASX: PDL), announces its quarterly
activities report (unaudited) for the three month period ended 31 December 2005.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Expansion of operations in four African countries - Angola, Botswana,
Sierra Leone, and South Africa
• Kimberlitic occurrences at Alto Cuilo increased by over 200% to an
estimated 1,080 hectares
• South African diamond production ahead of target for 2005
• Kono project on track for first production in the short term
• Base set for substantial expansion in exploration and development work to
June 2006
The quarter has delivered exceptional exploration progress at Alto Cuilo in
Angola, with a substantial increase in the estimated surface area of kimberlitic
occurrences to approximately 1,080 hectares. The Kono dykes in Sierra Leone are
on track for production by June 2006 and the Group's operations in Botswana
delivered good progress.
Production from the South African operations keeps the Group on track for its
South African growth target of 200,000 carats for the financial year to 30 June
2006 ('FY 2005/6'). The interim target of 167,000 carats for the twelve months
to December 2005 was achieved, with production for the period being 167,170
carats (twelve months to December 2004 actual: 122,289 carats). A further
highlight was the recovery of a 76 carat diamond from the Sedibeng mine, which
was sold for US$465,000.
Angola - Project Alto Cuilo
• 26 kimberlitic occurrences were confirmed by drilling (September Quarterly
Activities Report: 19 kimberlitic occurrences), giving a total estimated
surface area of kimberlitic discoveries of approximately 1,080 hectares
(September Quarterly Activities Report: 320 hectares), unprecedented in
global diamond exploration and concluding a year of major developments at
Alto Cuilo
• analysis of Helimag data gives an estimated surface area of all anomalies
of approximately 4,400 hectares (of which 1,080 hectares are so far
confirmed as kimberlitic and the balance not yet drilled)
• 75% of the 112 holes drilled to date have intersected kimberlitic
material; 245 alluvial pits now completed (September Quarterly Activities
Report: 86 alluvial pits)
Botswana - Kalahari Diamonds
• focus placed on the kimberlites of the Gope field where there are several
known diamondiferous kimberlites on Petra's license areas
• targeted low level horizontal magnetic gradiometer survey planned for the
Gope area in early 2006
• Falcon flying Tshwaane block, with 7,934 line kilometres flown to date
• Post acquisition review undertaken and operational changes implemented
Sierra Leone - Kono project
• Project on track and programmes on budget for diamond recovery from
treatment of initial bulk samples Q4 FY 2005/6
• trenching prior to final selection of intrusion points has revealed very
encouraging results, with fissure widths of 1.7, 1.2 and 0.4 metres having
been exposed on Lion fissures 1, 2 and 3 respectively
• geological samples taken from various kimberlite dykes in the area have
returned some exceptional processing and mineral probing results
• manufacture of the production plant (crusher, dense media separation
and final recovery) completed and exported to Sierra Leone
• experienced mining and engineering personnel from Petra's South
African operations are on the ground in Sierra Leone
• terrain preparation for all aspects of the operation has commenced
South Africa - Helam, Sedibeng and Star mines
• production of 43,142 carats for the quarter (quarter to 30 September 2005
45,498 carats, quarter to 30 June 2005: 38,472 carats), on track for growth
target of 200,000 carats for FY 2005/6 (FY 2004/5 actual: 143,673 carats)
• interim growth target of 167,000 carats for the twelve months to December
2005 was achieved with 167,170 carats being produced (twelve months to
December 2004 actual; 122,289 carats)
• 76 carat diamond recovered at Sedibeng and sold for US$465,000
The South African mines recorded revenue of £2.6 million (quarter to September
2005: £2.9 million). Due to the holiday period, December was a short production
month. Further, due to quiet diamond markets and lower prices in December, sales
were lower and production was held in stock for sale in 2006. Sales were £0.3
million lower than the September quarter but closing stock £0.4 million higher,
which will be realised in the quarter to March 2006. The Helam and Sedibeng
mines are performing well, whilst production issues at Star are being rectified
(for further coverage, please refer the Review of Operations below). Petra
continues to be South Africa's second largest producer of rough diamonds by
volume, the largest being De Beers.
Combined Production and Sales Summary
3 months to 3 months to
31 December 2005 30 September 2005
ROM fissure tonne 77,799 71,894
Fissure carats produced 37,588 42,007
Fissure grade (cpht) 48.3 58.4
Tailings carats produced 5,554 3,491
Total carats produced 43,142 45,498
Carats sold 33,985 44,135
Average price per carat US$ 134.4 118.6
Sales US$ millions 4.6 5.2
CORPORATE
The South African mines produced a net operating cash inflow of £271,267 for the
quarter and £227,944 outflow for the 6 months to 31 December 2005. Net cash
outflows from operating activities, including group administration and related
costs but excluding exploration activities for the quarter to 31 December 2005
was £388,271 (6 months to 31 December 2005: £1,551,778).
After taking account of exploration cash outflows in Sierra Leone and Botswana
(quarter to 31 December 2005: £1,494,108; 6 months to 31 December 2005:
£2,046,153), capital expenditure (quarter to 31 December 2005: £629,243; 6
months to 31 December 2005: £927,169), repayment of all outstanding convertible
loan notes of £718,944, cash inflow from the acquisition of Kalahari Diamonds of
£3,154,388 and other items, the Group net cash outflow for the quarter to 31
December 2005 was £1,046,927 (6 months to 31 December 2005: £8,365,076).
The quarter to 30 September 2005 involved the restructuring of the Group's
balance sheet following the acquisition of Crown Diamonds in May 2005, and these
once off items should be considered when reviewing the cash flow movements for
the 6 months to 31 December 2005.
A summary of cash and stock levels is given below. It is therefore considered
appropriate to report cash and stock balances together.
£ million 31 December 2005 30 September 2005
Cash balance 7.1 8.1
Diamond stock 1.2 0.8
Total 8.3 8.9
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
ANGOLA, PROJECT ALTO CUILO
Kimberlite Programme
Drilling in excess of 14,933 metres on 112 holes has been undertaken to date,
with 84 of these holes intersecting kimberlitic material, an exceptional success
rate of 75%. Drilling results continue to indicate the presence of kimberlites
with preserved crater zones that have undergone very little erosion, maintaining
the potential for further large size discoveries. To date 26 kimberlitic bodies
have been drilled, with some holes intersecting kimberlitic material to vertical
depths of 280 metres.
Drilling of selected anomalies has resulted in a substantial increase in the
total estimated surface area of kimberlitic discoveries to approximately 1,080
hectares, this area being estimated from analysis of the Helimag data. Analysis
of data from the Helimag survey has led to an increase in the estimated surface
area of targeted anomalies to approximately 4,400 hectares, of which the
estimated 1,080 hectares have so far been confirmed as kimberlitic in nature by
drilling. Whilst it cannot be expected that the balance of these unexplored
anomalies will all be kimberlitic in nature, the size of the area to be
investigated and success rate so far can be viewed as unprecedented in terms of
global kimberlite exploration.
The second drill rig arrived in November and has commenced operations. The
importance of this rig is shown by the fact that there are approximately 3,300
hectares of anomalies still to be drilled. The possibility of further rigs is
now also being considered, to further accelerate the rate of discoveries and
information flow.
A large diameter drill rig has been ordered and is scheduled to arrive on site
in June 2006. This rig will initially take a minimum of 200 tonne bulk samples
from the most prospective anomalies. A 10 tonne per hour mobile dense media
separation ('DMS') plant has also been ordered to treat these bulk samples and
is scheduled to also arrive on site in June 2006. These steps will give initial
and preliminary grade estimates and the ability to start the detailed modeling
of the selected anomalies so as to ascertain the potential for economic mining.
Alluvial Programme
An alluvial pitting and trenching programme continues in order to further
evaluate the potential for economically viable alluvial deposits, with 245 pits
already completed. Three bulk samples were processed during the period with
grades of 3.6, 4.5 and 4.9 carats per hundred cubic metres (bottom screen size
2.0mm). Some pits have returned higher grades, with one sample of 94.7 carats
per hundred cubic metres being recorded, although on a very small sample.
Mobile equipment, to evaluate the potential for mineable deposits, is also on
order for the alluvial programme and is due to arrive in February 2006.
BHP Billiton Joint Venture
As at 31 December 2005, BHP Billiton had advanced funding of over US$12 million
to Petra Diamonds Alto Cuilo Limited ('PDAC', the JV vehicle which holds Petra's
share in project Alto Cuilo),in respect of exploration at Alto Cuilo. As per the
JV agreement, BHP Billiton started earning its equity stake in PDAC during the
quarter, when its funding passed US$7.5 million.
BOTSWANA, KALAHARI DIAMONDS
Petra acquired Kalahari Diamonds Limited ('Kalahari') effective 30 September
2005. Ongoing analysis of field procedures and geophysical data will result in
follow-up programmes to maximise the benefit of this acquisition.
Airborne Geophysics
Falcon airborne gravity surveys have continued. The final survey for 2005 was a
23,000 line kilometre block in the Mabutsane area, which will continue into the
first quarter of 2006. Further Falcon gravity surveys are expected to continue
in the second half of 2006, once data obtained to date has been analysed.
Results received in the quarter under review comprised reworked data from the
previous fly blocks as well as new data from the Gope east and west fly blocks.
In all this data there were no patently obvious large targets. As covered below,
the Mabutsane anomaly has been drilled and the results are being analysed, with
early indications pointing towards a thus far unexplained anomaly.
Ground Follow-up
Kalahari's Gope areas contain the majority of the Gope kimberlite field that is
known to host 6 or 7 kimberlites. The area is covered by up to 110 metres of
Kalahari Formation, which has precluded the direct use of kimberlitic indicator
minerals ('KIM') as a means of locating the source kimberlites. These
kimberlites have resulted in an indicator mineral halo of at least 1000 square
kilometres, of which Petra holds licences over approximately 90% of the ground.
The area is underlain by Stormberg Basalts which result in very noisy magnetic
signatures. This has further precluded easy discovery. The target size of these
kimberlites is in the 10 hectare range which would also not be discernable by
Falcon gravity surveys. Therefore a low level horizontal magnetic gradiometer
survey covering approximately 700 square kilometres (the majority of the KIM
halo) has been scheduled for the first quarter of 2006. Falcon gravity and
gradient magnetics have been the quantum leap forward in the airborne search for
kimberlites in recent times. Low level gradient magnetics have not yet been
applied to this area, thus there is the expectation that the use of this
technique will assist in the discovery of previously undetected kimberlites that
are responsible for the impressive KIM halo.
In the Mabutsane block, a very prominent circular gravity anomaly of 70 Eos (a
measure of gradient gravity), and diameter of 1.5 kilometres was drilled. A KIM
sampling grid returned insignificant amounts of kimberlitic indicator minerals
and the gravity anomaly gave no magnetic response. The hole was drilled to a
depth of 240 metres and was stopped in what has provisionally been classified as
Ecca formation of the Karoo Supergroup. The hole is considered to have passed
through 120 metres of Kalahari Formation before entering brown/red mudstones/
sandstones of the Beaufort Formation to a depth of 212 metres, thereafter
intersecting Ecca group sediments. All drill cuttings have been submitted to the
laboratory at Helam for kimberlitic indicators and specific gravity
determinations. Once these have been received, interpretations can be made as to
whether the gravity anomaly was actually probed or not, or whether this could
represent a pre-Karoo anomaly.
In the Orapa north block (immediately north of kimberlites BK2 and BK8), the
ground gravity/magnetic survey results returned no obvious kimberlite
signatures. 23 anomalies were selected for follow-up and all were rejected on
ground truthing. 11 deflation samples were selected for orientation purposes
and submitted to the Helam laboratory and results are awaited.
A similar survey was executed in the Orapa south east block, immediately south
east of the Lethlakane mine. Here 4,061 gravity stations and 795 line kilometres
of magnetics were executed. Six anomalies have been selected for further
investigations but are all low priority.
In all the other fly blocks the geophysical data accumulated before the
acquisition will be re-evaluated before any future programme is decided upon.
This process will continue until at least the end of the second quarter 2006.
SIERRA LEONE - KONO PROJECT
Site and plant establishment
All programmes are on track and budget for diamond recovery from treatment of
initial bulk samples Q4 FY 2005/6.
The necessary equipment to establish initial facilities on site has been shipped
and remains on track to be commissioned on site by end of March 2006. Petra's
site establishment team has transferred to Sierra Leone and the site facilities
have been established. Terrain preparation at the various intrusion points to
access the kimberlite fissures for bulk sampling commenced in late December
2005.
The manufacture of the diamond recovery plant, including the crushing circuit,
DMS plant and final recovery unit has been completed on schedule and has been
shipped.
The initial mining and engineering equipment was containerised in October 2005
and shipped in November 2005. Terrain preparation started on site in Yengema and
was completed in November 2005.
Exploration developments
Petra personnel have started an aggressive programme to access and further
explore the Lion 1, 2, 3 and 5 dykes in the Kono region.
Intrusion point preparation and additional exploration pitting and trenching
commenced on the Lion 1 and 2 kimberlite fissures in December 2005, while
further geological exploration work is being undertaken for the many kimberlite
dykes known to exist in the Kono region. In this respect, high resolution
satellite imagery (Quickbird) images are awaited to assist in this aspect.
During the course of the past year numerous geological samples have been taken
from various kimberlite dykes in the area. These have been processed at Petra's
laboratory facility at the Helam mine in South Africa, with mineral probing
having been done at Mineral Services in Cape Town. This data has returned some
exceptional results and has been used to assist in prioritising the location of
selected intrusion points.
SOUTH AFRICA
Star Mine
Production and Sales Summary
3 months to 3 months to
31 December 2005 30 September 2005
ROM fissure tonne 9,246 8,639
Fissure carats produced 3,489 5,179
Fissure grade (cpht) 37.7 61
Tailings carats produced 938 98
Total carats produced 4,427 5,277
Carats sold 3,785 4,451
Average price per carat US$ 137 161
Sales US$ millions 0.5 0.7
At the Star mine ground and logistical issues are being addressed so as to bring
the mine production back into line with projections. The raise bore
ventilation shaft project which was to be commenced in 2006 is already 50%
complete, with finalisation expected by March 2006.
The lower grade was as a result of two major changes at the mine:
1. increased production from 15 level Wynandsfontein which historically has a
lower grade; and
2. a major rearrangement of the mining method so as to further semi-mechanize,
but more importantly, to reduce exposure of the broken ore to human
handling thereby improving security and the recovery of larger stones.
Winches and scrapers have been introduced to the stopes and are functioning well
and an increase in the incidence of larger stones is anticipated. The start up
of this method, however, requires the blasting of wider scraper gullies which
results in more waste being introduced into ore, resulting in lower grade.
This, however, does not follow through into the full mining of the stopes.
To improve ventilation to the mine, a 1.6 metre raise bore project from surface
to 13 level was initiated during the quarter. This project has been split in
two, namely surface to 6 level and 6 level to 13 level. The 6 to 13 level pilot
hole drilling and reaming out to 1.6 metres has been successfully completed and
the upper surface to 6 level section commenced. The whole project is scheduled
to be complete by March 2006. Poor ventilation has consumed 6 to 8 hours per
day re-entry time and completion of this project should enhance production.
In the Wynandsfontein section the deepening to 16 level is already 10 metres
below the 15 level collar position and will be continued, once the raise bore
project is completed. In addition the development of the 14 level drive to link
up with Burns section is progressing well, as it is being blasted from both the
Burns and Wynandsfontein sides.
The closing rate between these two ends varies between 50 to 60 metres per
month, therefore this drive should be complete before year-end, allowing us to
abandon the high maintenance 10 level drive.
In the Burns section, two ore passes between 14 and 15 level are now in
operation, allowing much more flexibility in hoisting. The Burns sub-shaft has
also been deepened to 10 metres below 15 level, allowing the use of double deck
hoisting. As soon as the raise bore project is complete, the slyping out of the
previously completed pilot raises between 12 and 14 level will be commenced. In
addition a pilot raise between 14 and 15 will be commenced and slyped out. This
will allow for the equipping and licensing of Burns main shaft to 15 level
(presently to 12 level). Once this is complete, all hoisting (Wynandsfontein
and Burns) will be done from 15 level and the Burns sub-shaft will be
decommissioned (and the winder installation moved to Wynandsfontein 14 level).
While these projects are in progress, blind sinking of Burns main shaft to 16
level will be commenced. All these projects are scheduled for completion by
December 2006.
On surface, the major alterations that have been underway in the plant for the
past 2 years are now nearing completion and scheduled for commissioning in April
2006. Here, so as to cater for the increased tonnages from underground, the
sorting and crushing sections have been separated from the DMS section. All ore
will now be treated in similar fashion to Helam and Sedibeng where the ore is
crushed after sorting and transferred to a crushed ore stockpile (silo), from
where it is drawn into the DMS section as required.
Helam Mine
Production and Sales Summary
3 months to 3 months to
31 December 2005 30 September 2005
ROM fissure tonne 32,298 30,700
Fissure carats produced 26,049 29,312
Fissure grade (cpht) 80.7 95.5
Tailings carats produced 2,946 1,737
Total carats produced 28,995 31,049
Carats sold 21,825 32,677
Average price per carat US$ 75 86
Sales US$ millions 1.6 2.8
The mechanisation program at Helam has progressed well during the year with most
aspects of the originally planned John Shaft deepening completed. Still
outstanding on this project is the completion of the final section between 20
and 21 level (for which the pilot raising is already complete), which should be
in place by March 2006. All ore passes have been completed and commissioned.
The ore transfer haulage between John Shaft and West sub-vertical shaft (120
metres) will be commenced in the second quarter of 2006 and should be complete
by the first quarter 2007. When this is completed the East and West subvertical
shafts will be decommissioned and all hoisting done from John Shaft. Blind
sinking from 21 level, main shaft loading arrangements and ore passes will
thereafter be scheduled.
The reopening of Second Lease has been slightly delayed due to equipment
delivery. The 17 level stope has been reactivated and the first ore pulled from
here via the traditional hoisting route. This project is scheduled to be
complete by March 2006 whereafter hoisting will occur via the new infrastructure
and sinking to 18 level will commence.
At Edward section, all upgrades have been completed. In addition, 2 ore passes
between 13 and 14 level have been blasted, equipped and commissioned. The
deepening of the subvertical shaft has been recommenced and should be at 25
level by the end of the first quarter. So as to facilitate ore handling on
surface at Edward Shaft as well as reducing labour cost, receiving bins and
conveyors, similar to the John Shaft installation, are being installed. These
should be complete by June 2006.
Sedibeng mine
Production and Sales Summary
3 months to 3 months to
31 December 2005 30 September 2005
ROM fissure tonne 36,255 32,555
Fissure carats produced 8,050 7,516
Fissure grade (cpht) 22.2 23.1
Tailings carats produced 1,670 1,656
Total carats produced 9,720 9,172
Carats sold 8,375 7,007
Average price per carat US$ 288 244
Sales US$ millions 2.4 1.7
Mining at Sedibeng has progressed well.
On the Messina section sinking to 24 level is 5 metres short of target. In the
interim, the 231/2 level loading arrangements have been completed and ore passes
are being taken up to 23 level. These ore passes and loading arrangements will
be commissioned during the first quarter of 2006. All stopes in this section
are in good condition and delivering well.
The 20 S drive into the Dancarl section is 160 metres short of being vertically
beneath Main Shaft of Dancarl. When this occurs a raise bore project will be
initiated to deepen Main Shaft and thereby enhance the mining of the Dancarl
section.
In the Dancarl section, the 151/2 level has been cleaned and ore pass chutes are
being installed. These should be operational by the end of January 2006,
enhancing ore handling and accessibility. The deepening to 16 level has also
been commenced.
On 15 level two good stopes have been established as well as a good stope on 14
level south.
There are now eight good stopes at Sedibeng with an infrastructure capable of
handling the tonnes. There are no foreseen impediments for not meeting or
exceeding projections.
During the quarter, a 700 tonne sample was extracted from the 7 locality
(southern stopes). This sample has returned a satisfactory grade and mining of
this locality will now be considered.
There are numerous plant, slimes dam, underground dam and pumping projects
underway and all are progressing well. A project is being mounted to upgrade
the existing pan plant so as to cater for the increased underground tonnes being
delivered. In addition, minor crushing upgrades are being undertaken at the
Dancarl tailings plant, in addition to purchasing a new front end loader to
assist in keeping this plant fed with ore.
DIAMOND PRODUCTION
Total
Three month period to 31 Diamonds Carats per
December 05 Total Tonnes Tonnes Recovered 100 tonne
Hoisted Treated (carats) treated
Star - ROM 14,945 9,246 3,489 37.7
Star - Tailings - 3,423 938 27.4
Helam - ROM 52,705 32,298 26,049 80.7
Helam - Tailings - 22,662 2,946 13.0
Sedibeng - ROM 46,923 36,255 8,050 22.2
Sedibeng - Tailings - 23,716 1,670 7.0
Total for quarter 114,573 127,600 43,142 33.8
Three month period to Total
Diamonds Carats per
Total Tonnes Tonnes Recovered 100 tonne
Hoisted Treated (carats) treated
31 December 2005: ROM 114,573 77,799 37,588 48.31
31 December 2005: Tailings - 49,801 5,554 11.15
30 September 2005: ROM 101,078 71,894 42,007 58.4
30 September 2005: Tailings - 45,132 3,491 7.7
30 June 2005: ROM 96,778 68,110 38,315 56.2
30 June 2005: Tailings - 1,686 157 9.3
31 March 2005 92,709 77,644 40,058 51.6
30 December 2004 87,014 60,812 33,221 54.6
30 September 2004 86,887 62,032 31,922 51.5
JOHAN DIPPENAAR
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Notes
1. The information in this update that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral
Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Jim Davidson who
is a Member of the Geological Society of South Africa, a 'Recognised Overseas
Professional Organisation' ('ROPO'), included in a list promulgated by the ASX
from time to time. Jim Davidson is a full-time employee of the Company and has
sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type
of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to
qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the '
Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and
Ore Reserves'. Jim Davidson has given his written consent to the inclusion in
the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in
which it appears.
2. It should be noted that the potential quantity in this report is conceptual
in nature, there has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource
and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a
Mineral Resource.
For further information, please contact:
Parkgreen Communications, London
Justine Howarth / Annabel Leather
Tel +44 20 7493 3713
Petra Diamonds, Perth
John Baillie
Tel +61 8 9381 8888
Field PR, Adelaide
Kevin Skinner
Tel +61 8 8234 9555
Mobile +61 414 822 631
Rule 5.3
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity quarterly report*
Introduced 1/7/96. Origin: Appendix 8. Amended 1/7/97, 1/7/98,30/9/2001.
Name of entity
Petra Diamonds Limited
ACN or ARBN Quarter ended ('current quarter')
114474574 31 December 2005
Consolidated statement of cash flows*
Current quarter Year to date
Cash flows related to operating activities £'000 £'000
6 Months
1.1 Net profit/(loss) before taxation 9 766
1.2 Adjustments for:
- Depreciation and amortisation 667 1,288
- Foreign exchange loss/(gain) (1,207) (2,693)
- Other non cash items 23 57
1.3 Operating profit /(loss) before working capital changes (508) (582)
1.4 (Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables 810 213
1.5 (Decrease)/Increase in trade payables (246) (238)
1.6 (Increase)/Decrease in inventories (401) (791)
Cash generated(used) in operations (345) (1,398)
1.7 Interest paid (43) (154)
Net Operating Cash Flows (388) (1,552)
Cash flows related to investing activities
1.8 Payment for a) development expenditure (1,494) (2,046)
b) instalment for equity and (700) (3,134)
subsidiary investments
c) property plant and equipment (629) (927)
1.9 Proceeds from sale of: (a) prospects - -
(b) equity investments - -
(c) other fixed assets 23 31
1.10 Acquisition of subsidiary net cash 3,154 3,154
1.11 Interest received 67 169
1.12 Other - -
Net investing cash flows 421 (2,753)
1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows (carried forward) 33 (4,305)
1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows (brought 33 (4,305)
forward)
Cash flows related to financing activities
1.14 Subscription for shares and notes - net of costs - -
1.15 Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares - -
1.16 Proceeds from long term borrowings 550 1,972
1.17 Repayment of borrowing - Convertible Notes and other group (1,461) (5,863)
borrowings
1.18 Dividends paid - -
1.19 Transaction deal costs (169) (169)
Net financing cash flows (1,080) (4,060)
Net increase (decrease) in cash held (1,047) (8,365)
1.20 Cash at beginning of quarter/year to date 8,060 15,375
1.21 Exchange rate adjustments to item 1.20 57 60
1.22 Cash at end of quarter 7,070 7,070
Payments to directors of the entity and associates of the directors.
Payments to related entities of the entity and associates of the related
entities
Current quarter
£'000
1.23 Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item 1.1 N/A
1.24 Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item 1.17 N/A
1.25 Explanation necessary for an understanding of the transactions
N/A
Non-cash financing and investing activities
2.1 Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated
assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows
• During the quarter December 2005, Convertible Notes were converted to 694,355 ordinary Petra
Diamonds Limited shares.
2.2 Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in projects in which
the reporting entity has an interest
N/A
Financing facilities available
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position.
Amount available Amount used
£'000 £'000
3.1 Loan facilities 900 Nil
3.2 Credit standby arrangements Nil Nil
Estimated cash outflows for next quarter
£'000
4.1 Exploration and evaluation 377
4.2 Development 380
Total 775
Reconciliation of cash
Reconciliation of cash at the end of the quarter (as Current quarter Previous quarter
shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows)
to the related items in the accounts is as follows. £'000 £'000
5.1 Cash on hand and at bank 860 2,030
5.2 Deposits at call 6,210 6,030
5.3 Bank overdraft - -
5.4 Other (provide details)
Total: cash at end of quarter (item 1.22) 7,070 8,060
Changes in interests in mining tenements
Tenement Nature of interest Interest at Interest at
reference beginning of end of
(note (2)) quarter quarter
6.1 Interests in mining
tenements relinquished,
reduced or lapsed N/A
6.2 Interests in mining
tenements acquired or
increased N/A
Issued and quoted securities at end of current quarter
Description includes rate of interest and any redemption or conversion rights
together with prices and dates.
Total number Number quoted Issue price per Amount paid up per security
security (see note 3) (pence)
(see note 3)
(pence)
7.1 Preference +securities
(description)
7.3 +Ordinary securities 148,127,976 148,127,976 - -
7.4 Changes during quarter
(a) Increases through
conversions 694,355 694,355 0.65 0.65
(b) Decreases through
returns of capital,
buy-backs - - - -
7.5 +Convertible debt
securities
11% pa Nov 2005 - - - -
7.6 Changes during quarter
(a) Increases through
issues
(b) Decreases through
conversion and
repayment 13,895,095 13,895,095 - -
7.7 Options (description
and conversion factor
- see details below) 6,531,802 NONE SEE BELOW
7.8 Issued during quarter 500,000 500,000 SEE BELOW
7.9 Exercised during - -
quarter
7.10 Expired during quarter - -
Options
276,375 Employee Incentive Options expiring various dates, exercisable at $A1.12 each
86,250 Employee Incentive Options expiring various dates, exercisable at $A1.36 each
400,000 Director incentive Options expiring 11 April 2007 with exercise price of 30p, 35p, 40p and 45p each
for each 100,000 tranche.
1,500,000 Director incentive Options expiring 5 September 2013 with exercise price of 44p each.
750,000 Director incentive Options expiring 28 June 2014 with exercise price of 54.5p each.
2,250,000 Director incentive Options expiring 16 June 2015 with exercise price of 85p each.
385,000 Employee incentive Options expiring 5 September 2013 with exercise price of 44p each
133,334 Employee incentive Options expiring 28 June 2014 with exercise price of 54.5p each
50,000 Employee incentive Options expiring 13 September 2014 with exercise price of 56.75p each.
200,843 Options exercisable by 16 June 2008 at 85p each.500
500,000 Employee incentive Options expiring 27 November 2015 with an exercise price of 65.75p
Warrants over ordinary shares
Exercise Expiry
Price
1,500,000 30p 31 December 2007
1,000,000 100p 31 December 2007
1,666,666 55.85p 14 August 2006
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