Thursday, 27 October 2016
THOR MINING PLC
Thor Mining PLC ("Thor" or the "Company")
The Directors of Thor Mining PLC (AIM, ASX: THR) today released the following announcement on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX") as required under the listing rules of the ASX.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report
Introduced 01/07/96 Origin Appendix 8 Amended 01/07/97, 01/07/98, 30/09/01, 01/06/10, 17/12/10, 01/05/13, 01/09/16
Name of entity |
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THOR MINING PLC |
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ABN |
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Quarter ended ("current quarter") |
121 117 673 |
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30 September 2016 |
Consolidated statement of cash flows |
Current quarter $A'000 |
Year to date (3 months) |
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1. |
Cash flows from operating activities |
- |
- |
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1.1 |
Receipts from customers |
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1.2 |
Payments for |
(203) |
(203) |
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(a) exploration & evaluation |
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(b) development |
- |
- |
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(c) production |
- |
- |
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(d) staff costs |
(10) |
(10) |
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(e) administration and corporate costs |
(241) |
(241) |
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1.3 |
Dividends received (see note 3) |
- |
- |
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1.4 |
Interest received |
- |
- |
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1.5 |
Interest and other costs of finance paid |
- |
- |
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1.6 |
Income taxes paid |
- |
- |
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1.7 |
Research and development refunds |
- |
- |
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1.8 |
Other (provide details if material) |
- |
- |
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1.9 |
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities |
(454) |
(454) |
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2. |
Cash flows from investing activities |
- |
- |
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2.1 |
Payments to acquire: |
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(a) property, plant and equipment |
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(b) tenements (see item 10) |
- |
- |
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(c) investments |
- |
- |
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(d) other non-current assets |
- |
- |
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2.2 |
Proceeds from the disposal of: |
- |
- |
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(a) property, plant and equipment |
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(b) tenements (see item 10) |
- |
- |
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(c) investments |
- |
- |
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(d) other non-current assets |
- |
- |
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2.3 |
Cash flows from loans to other entities |
- |
- |
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2.4 |
Dividends received (see note 3) |
- |
- |
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2.5 |
Other (provide details if material) |
- |
- |
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2.6 |
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities |
- |
- |
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3. |
Cash flows from financing activities |
170 |
170 |
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3.1 |
Proceeds from issues of shares |
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3.2 |
Proceeds from issue of convertible notes |
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3.3 |
Proceeds from exercise of share options |
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3.4 |
Transaction costs related to issues of shares, convertible notes or options |
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3.5 |
Proceeds from borrowings |
30 |
30 |
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3.6 |
Repayment of borrowings |
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3.7 |
Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings |
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3.8 |
Dividends paid |
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3.9 |
Other (provide details if material) |
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3.10 |
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities |
200 |
200 |
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4. |
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period |
307 |
307 |
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4.1 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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4.2 |
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) |
(454) |
(454) |
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4.3 |
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) |
- |
- |
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4.4 |
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) |
200 |
200 |
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4.5 |
Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held |
(18) |
(18) |
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4.6 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
35 |
35 |
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5. |
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents |
Current quarter |
Previous quarter |
5.1 |
Bank balances |
35 |
307 |
5.2 |
Call deposits |
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5.3 |
Bank overdrafts |
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5.4 |
Other (provide details) |
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5.5 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) |
35 |
307 |
6. |
Payments to directors of the entity and their associates |
Current quarter |
6.1 |
Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 |
18 |
6.2 |
Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included in item 2.3 |
- |
6.3 |
Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 6.1 and 6.2 |
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The CEO is paid $6,000 per month in cash. The excess above this monthly amount is accumulated and paid by way of the issue of shares in lieu of salary, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM.
During the quarter, one Director advanced a loan to the Company of $30,000. This was subsequently repaid by the Company through the issue of shares on 11 October 2016. |
7. |
Payments to related entities of the entity and their associates |
Current quarter |
7.1 |
Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 |
- |
7.2 |
Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included in item 2.3 |
- |
7.3 |
Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 7.1 and 7.2 |
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8. |
Financing facilities available |
Total facility amount at quarter end |
Amount drawn at quarter end |
8.1 |
Loan facilities |
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8.2 |
Credit standby arrangements |
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8.3 |
Other (please specify) |
203,400 |
203,400 |
8.4 |
Include below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include details of those facilities as well. |
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Directors, and former Directors, have advanced funds to the Company on an unsecured and interest free basis. Subsequent to the end of the quarter ended 30 September 2016, $70,000 was repaid by the Company through the issue of shares on 11 October 2016. |
9. |
Estimated cash outflows for next quarter |
$A'000 |
9.1 |
Exploration and evaluation |
(206) |
9.2 |
Development |
- |
9.3 |
Production |
- |
9.4 |
Staff costs |
(10) |
9.5 |
Administration and corporate costs |
(180) |
9.6 |
Other (provide details if material) |
- |
9.7 |
Total estimated cash outflows |
(396) |
The Company has received £232,500 (approximately A$387,000) in October, from a capital raise. The Company will also be finalising its annual claim for the Research & Development Refund during the next quarter.
10. |
Changes in tenements |
Tenement reference and location |
Nature of interest |
Interest at beginning of quarter |
Interest at end of quarter |
10.1 |
Interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements lapsed, relinquished or reduced |
E63/1102 |
Tenement relinquished. (the Company had 60% precious metals rights) |
60% |
- |
10.2 |
Interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements acquired or increased |
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1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Sign here: ............................................................ Date: .......27 October 2016............
(Company secretary)
Print name: ..Ray Ridge.........................................
Notes
1. The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity's activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes included in or attached to this report.
2. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
Enquiries:
Mick Billing |
+61 (8) 7324 1935 |
Thor Mining PLC |
Executive Chairman |
Ray Ridge |
+61 (8) 7324 1935 |
Thor Mining PLC |
CFO/Company Secretary |
Colin Aaronson/ Daniel Bush/ Richard Tonthat |
+44 (0) 207 383 5100 |
Grant Thornton UK LLP
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Nominated Adviser |
Gerry Beaney/ David Hignell John Howes |
+44 (0) 20 3861 6625 |
Northland Capital Partners Limited |
Joint Broker |
Nick Emerson / Andy Thacker |
+44 (0) 1483 413 500 |
SI Capital |
Joint Broker |
Tim Blythe/ Camilla Horsfall |
+44 (0) 207 138 3222 |
Blytheweigh |
Financial PR |
Updates on the Company's activities are regularly posted on Thor's website www.thormining.com,
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