TIDMMWA
RNS Number : 8520G
Mwana Africa PLC
04 July 2012
4 July 2012
Mwana Africa PLC
("Mwana", the "Group" or the "Company")
Audited results for the year to 31 March 2012
Mwana Africa PLC is pleased to announce its audited financial
results for the year to 31 March 2012.
Financial Highlights
-- Group revenues up 86% to $81.3m (2011: $43.7m), of
which Freda Rebecca contributed $79.8m (2011: $37.5m)
-- Group loss reduced by 42% to $6.7m (2011: $11.5m)
-- Loss attributable to Mwana Africa shareholders reduced
by 79% to $0.7m (2011: $3.4m loss)
-- Exploration spend: $10.2m (2011: $12.3m)
-- Share placement of 185.4m shares in June 2011 raised
approximately $14.2m net of expenses
Operational Highlights
-- Freda Rebecca production increased by 75% to 47,770
ounces of gold in the year to March 2012 (2011: 27,240
ounces)
-- Increased gold resource at Zani-Kodo of 41% from 1.3m
ounces to 2.0m ounces
Post period Highlights
-- Share subscription and placing of 383.0m shares in
April 2012 raised approximately $32.8m net of expenses
-- Introduction of new strategic investor China International
Mining Group Corporation
-- Bindura Nickel Corporation commenced a conditional
rights issue process in June 2012 to raise $21 million,
which is intended to initiate the restart of the Trojan
nickel mine
Freda Rebecca Production Update
-- Gold production for the quarter to 30th June 2012 was
17,950 ounces (March 2012 quarter: 14,280 ounces),
equivalent to an annualised production rate of 71,800
ounces per annum
Kalaa Mpinga, Chief Executive Officer of Mwana, commented
today:
"The Group's focus for the financial year has been on expanding
production at Freda Rebecca Gold Mine to our target production rate
of 50,000 oz per annum, increasing the gold resource at our
Zani-Kodo project in the DRC through continued exploration
drilling, and evaluating various funding structures to enable the
restart of operations at Bindura Nickel Corporation's Trojan nickel
mine. I am pleased to report to shareholders that we have made
great strides on all three initiatives, and I believe that the past
twelve months should be viewed as a great success."
For more information, please visit www.mwanaafrica.com or
contact:
Mwana Africa PLC
Donald McAlister / Lorenz Werndle Tel: +44 (0)20 7654 5580
Nominated Adviser and Broker
Liberum Capital Limited Michael Rawlinson / Tom Fyson /
Christopher Kololian Tel: +44 (0)20 3100 2000
Public & Investor Relations
Tavistock Communications Ed Portman / Mike Bartlett / Simon
Hudson Tel: +44 (0)20 7920 3150
About Mwana AfricaPLC
Mwana Africa PLC is a pan-African, multi-commodity resources
company. Mwana's principal operations and exploration activities
cover gold, nickel and other base metals, and diamonds in Zimbabwe,
the DRC and South Africa. Mwana was the first African owned and
managed mining business to be listed on London's AIM market.
Mwana's Freda Rebecca gold mine in Zimbabwe achieved its target
production rate of 50,000 ounces gold per annum in 2011. In
February, Mwana announced a gold mineral resource of 2.01 million
ounces at its Zani Kodo project in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Further information on the Company can be found at
www.mwanaafrica.com
Chairman's Letter
Dear shareholder
Since my last Statement the Mwana Group has undergone a
substantial metamorphosis in the state of its affairs. Despite
difficult markets and a deepening financial crisis we have taken
some major steps forward to ensure the long term profitability of
the company.
In spite of ongoing political uncertainty in Zimbabwe the Freda
Rebecca Gold Mine has reached and now exceeded its target
annualised production rate of 50,000 ounces of production per annum
and we have completed the previously agreed sale of a 15 percent
interest in the company to a prominent Zimbabwean businessman.
Freda Rebecca provides the Group with a significant cash generating
project and demonstrates Mwana's ability to revitalise previously
closed operations, rebuild a strong management team in Zimbabwe,
access competitive debt finance and restore one of Zimbabwe's major
mines to profitable production. I would like to record my personal
thanks to the management and workforce at Freda Rebecca for their
efforts over the past year.
Bindura Nickel Corporation has been through a difficult year and
operations have remained on care and maintenance. In spite of this
the management team has quietly gone about refurbishing the Trojan
operation and priming it for the restart of production. Most major
components of the operation have been refurbished to a high
standard and this will be of major benefit to the production
ramp-up when operations restart. The other BNC assets remain on
care and maintenance but it is important to keep in mind the huge
strategic value within BNC including a fully integrated Nickel
smelter and refinery and the undeveloped Hunters Road Nickel
deposit.
Our major gold exploration target in the North Eastern corner of
the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zani-Kodo continues to be our
main exploration focus. Here we have increased the JORC compliant
gold resource by 41 percent to more than 2 Million ounces. This
confirms our belief that Zani-Kodo has the potential to become a
world class gold deposit in what is becoming one of the world's
major new gold provinces. Exploration continues to produce
encouraging results.
The Semhkat base metal exploration project in the Katanga
Province of DRC continues to show good promise with the
identification of new drill targets for copper and zinc.
Perhaps the most significant event for your company has been to
welcome a new strategic investor in the form of China International
Mining Group Corporation (CIMGC). In April $32.8 million dollars of
new equity was raised from CIMGC and our institutional shareholders
which puts us in a position to initiate the restart of operations
at the Trojan Nickel Mine at Bindura and continue to fund our
exploration activities in the DRC. Our new strategic investor who
owns 22 percent of the company has already demonstrated his
commitment to Mwana through his introductions to influential
potential partners in China and Hong Kong. We welcome Mr Ning, the
Chairman of CIMGC, to the Board of Mwana and we look forward to his
contribution at our meetings. I certainly believe that the
involvement of Mr Ning and his investors provides an important
third leg to the Mwana story of exciting African assets and a
strong management team.
In January we added technical strength to the Board with the
appointment of Johan Botha who has many years of experience in the
African mining arena particularly in the DRC.
At the end of September I assumed the role of Non-Executive
Chairman.
With dark clouds looming for the established Western Economies
it is perhaps understandable that the appetite for investment in
Africa has been recently muted. There is no doubt in my mind
however that demand for metals will remain strong and that Africa
will continue to be a major source of production and of new mining
projects. I believe the Mwana portfolio represents a good balance
of Production Development and Exploration assets with the natural
hedge between Gold and Base Metals. In the current year we are
looking forward to increased production at Freda Rebecca, the
rehabilitation of the Bindura Nickel Corporation, another increase
in the resource at Zani-Kodo and further good progress at Semhkat.
My thanks go to our exceptional teams in the operational and
exploration divisions supported by the indefatigable management and
of course you our ever loyal shareholders.
Oliver Baring
Chairman
Chief Executive's Review
The Group's focus for the financial year has been on expanding
production at Freda Rebecca Gold Mine to our target production rate
of 50,000 oz per annum, increasing the gold resource at our
Zani-Kodo project in the DRC through continued exploration
drilling, and evaluating various funding structures to enable the
restart of operations at Bindura Nickel Corporation's Trojan nickel
mine. I am pleased to report to shareholders that we have made
great strides on all three initiatives, and I believe that the past
twelve months should be viewed as a great success.
At Freda Rebecca, ramp up in production continued after the
installation and commissioning of the second milling circuit in
June 2011. The production rate of 50,000 ounces per annum was
established in the quarter to September 2011. For the whole of the
financial year Freda Rebecca produced a total of 47,770 oz of gold,
contributing $17.7 million to group profits and generating $15.5
million of cash inflows.
Our success at Freda Rebecca has demonstrated our ability to
complete a considerable mine and plant refurbishment and expansion
programme and production ramp up in Zimbabwe. This, I believe, gave
us the development and operating experience and credibility
required to secure funding for the restart of BNC's Trojan nickel
mine. We remain confident that Freda Rebecca will continue to be a
robust provider of cash flow and revenue and we are now focussed on
expanding production further and introducing operating
efficiencies. These will have the effect of further increasing
production levels beyond 50,000 oz per annum while simultaneously
reducing operating costs. External consultants were hired to assist
the operations team with this plant optimisation work at Freda
Rebecca. The process plant is presently processing ore at the rate
of 2,700t per day.
The major exploration focus of the Group has been on the
Zani-Kodo gold project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is
a large and highly prospective project situated in what is fast
becoming a gold province of major world significance. Drilling was
advanced over the Zani-Kodo trend on target areas with 66 holes
completed for a total of 18,222m drilled. In January, an updated
resource calculation was performed by BMRE which resulted in a 41%
increase in the JORC compliant gold resource, with the new total
combined resource standing at 2.01Moz. With a comprehensive ongoing
work programme being progressed, we are confident that the
project's JORC resource can be further increased, thereby
demonstrating its enormous potential.
Last year, I wrote in my CEO Review on the steps that we had
taken to plan for the restart of operations at BNC. Detailed plans
to recommence operations were drawn up by management and verified
by SRK Consulting in a Competent Person's Report, and an off-take
agreement was signed with Glencore International. The restart plan
for the Trojan mine involves the production of 7,000t Ni in
concentrate per annum which will be sold to Glencore. Production
ramp-up is very quick as would be expected and the operation should
reach steady state production within 24 months. There has been a
great deal of progress made in priming the operation for restart
including complete refurbishment of the crushing circuit.
BNC work is now focussed on resolving legacy creditors and
concluding a retrenchment programme at the Trojan mine, as well as
recapitalising BNC, so that operations at Trojan may be restarted.
Management commenced meetings with a mixture of existing and new
institutional shareholders in March, and in April 2012 we announced
a conditional placing of US$12.3 million, which was approved at a
General Meeting later that month. Prior to the placing,
negotiations were underway with China International Mining Group
Corporation (CIMGC) who subsequently agreed to become a substantial
shareholder of Mwana. We are delighted to have this strategic
partnership and believe we will be able to leverage CIMGC's
extensive contacts in China and interests in the DRC to the mutual
benefit of both companies. Concurrently with the placing, CIMGC,
through a subscription invested $21.2 million in Mwana.
Additional capital will now be allotted to fund exploration
activities and a pre-feasibility study at the Zani-Kodo gold
project and also towards furthering SEMHKAT's exploration
activities as well as a scoping study for a 10Ktpa copper operation
on the Kibolwe prospect in the DRC.
Progress over the financial period at our SEMHKAT base metals
concessions in Katanga has been steady and the Board has been
continually pleased by early exploration results from geological
work conducted by our exploration team at a number of target areas.
Detailed geological mapping, soil sampling and trenching has been
undertaken over various prospective areas and there has been
prolific copper-cobalt mineralisation identified is encouraging,
particularly at Lunsano. Work has been focussed on identifying
potential drill targets and ground reconnaissance surveys will
continue throughout 2012 and be evaluated before a decision is made
confirming the location of drill sites.
The proceeds of our successful share placement in April 2012 and
the increased production revenues from Freda Rebecca means the
Company has a significantly strengthened balance sheet and is well
placed to progress our four key projects to try and realise the
considerable value for our shareholders.
Mwana remains committed to comply wherever possible with
Zimbabwe's Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act whilst
ensuring the best value for our shareholders. Our commitment also
remains with the communities in which we operate. Education and
employee and community health programmes are a priority at our
assets, and our positive impact on the local economy has included
infrastructure support and procurement expenditure sourced from
local suppliers. At the end of the financial period, 2,615 people
were employed by the group. Their safety and welfare is of
paramount importance so we are pleased to report that there were no
fatalities during the course of the financial period, and the loss
time injury frequency rate remains very low at 0.67. Proactive
labour relations to engage and discuss topics of interest such as
wages, health and safety programme and diseases have been well
received. No employee days were lost to industrial action.
I would like to extend my thanks to our shareholders, management
and operational teams, employees and all those who have supported
us over the last year and are continuing to do so as we grow into
the next stage of our development.
Kalaa Mpinga
Chief Executive Officer
Review of Operations and Exploration
PRECIOUS METALS
Freda Rebecca Gold Mine- Zimbabwe
The Freda Rebecca gold mine, situated in the town of Bindura,
was acquired by Mwana Africa in April 2005. Production resumed in
October 2009 following an extended period of care and
maintenance.
Freda Rebecca continues to ramp up production. The mine produced
47,770 oz of gold in the year to March 2012, an increase of 75.4%
from the March 2011 financial year (27,240 oz). Average quarterly
production for the financial period was 11,943 oz of gold, and the
highest level of gold production achieved in a single month was in
January 2012, when 5,175 oz of gold was produced. Q1 2012 continued
the trend of increased production with a total of 14,272 oz gold
produced.
Phase II work was completed in June 2011 with the commissioning
of the second mill. The ramp up of the Phase II target annualised
production rate of 50,000 oz was successfully achieved, three
months ahead of schedule, in the second quarter 2011.
The new combined milling circuits performed well following
commissioning although two mechanical failures in Q4 2011 did
affect mill throughput that in turn impacted production levels.
Throughput was further affected in Q4 last year by down time of
leach tanks within the circuit. Repairs were carried out on both
Mill 1 and Mill 2 in Q4 2011, which resulted in a significant
increase in mill throughput during Q1 2012. An increased head grade
during Q1 2012 and an improvement in recovery resulted in increased
gold production for the same quarter.
Plant recovery was variable throughout the financial period. The
highest level of average recovery was 83% achieved in Q2 2011, with
Q4 2011 experiencing the lowest level of 71%. This lower than
desired level of recovery for the final quarter of 2011 was due to
down time at the leaching circuit and variability in ore
characteristics from one of the underground production areas.
Plant optimisation work continues with the focus on increasing
plant throughput and recovery improvement. Consultants were engaged
in Q1 2012 to assist management with the correct configuration of
mills in terms of power draw, milling rates and grinds.
Improvements in grinds and a reduction in mill ball consumption are
being recorded and are encouraging. Metallurgical tests carried out
in Q1 2012 indicated some variability in the ore characteristics,
which had an impact on recovery. Mining schedules have been amended
to ensure correct blending of ore supply to mitigate the effect on
the plant process and recoveries have improved as a result.
In April 2011, the Company announced increased mineral resources
at Freda Rebecca. Based on a cut-off grade of 1.5g/t gold, the
Indicated Mineral Resource increased from just over 1 million
ounces to 1.67 million ounces of gold, while the Inferred Mineral
Resource, as similarly defined, was 0.64 million ounces. This
increased resource will form the basis of an extended life of mine
at Freda Rebecca. The new resources were independently verified by
SRK Consulting (UK) Limited.
Throughout the financial period, Mwana continued to engage the
government of Zimbabwe on the issue of indigenisation. The Board
remains optimistic that this situation can be resolved to the
satisfaction of all stakeholders.
Freda Rebecca production results for the periods to March 2011
and March 2012:
FY to March FY to March
2012 2011
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Tonnes mined -
underground T 931,645 410,653
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Tonnes mined -
low grade surface
dump T 18,942 139,608
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Tonnes processed T 950,587 539,864
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Feed grade g/t 2.28 2.34
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Plant recovery % 75.3 76.9
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Gold produced Oz 47,770 27,240
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Freda Rebecca resources are given below:
Classification Cut-off (g/t) Tonnes Grade (g/t) Gold (oz)
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Indicated 1.5 21,043,261 2.48 1,675,195
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Inferred 1.5 8,746,114 2.28 639,719
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Total 1.5 29,789,375 2.42 2,314,914
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The effective date for the Freda Rebecca resource estimate is
April 2011
Zani-Kodo - Democratic Republic of Congo
Mwana has a joint venture with the state-owned Office des Mines
d'Or de Kilomoto (OKIMO) for gold exploration in the Ituri district
of the DRC. The joint venture, in which OKIMO has a 20% free
carried interest, covers gold mining rights over 1,605 square
kilometres in Orientale Province. The area contains a series of
highly prospective greenstone belts of Kibalian age which are
considered to have the potential to host world-class gold deposits.
Zani-Kodo is situated between the Kibali (formerly Moto Mines)
Project (Randgold/AngloGold Ashanti J.V.) and the Mongbwalu Project
(AngloGold Ashanti).
In January 2012, an updated resource calculation was carried out
by BMRE Ltd, and, in February the Company announced a 41% increase
in the JORC compliant gold resource. The total combined resource
for the Zani-Kodo project now stands at 2.01 Moz based on a cut-off
grade of 0.5 g/t. This includes a JORC compliant resource at Kodo
Main of 1.4 Moz at an average grade of 4.02 g/t.
The results along with a comparison to the previous update in
July 2011 are below:
July 2011 Resource Update February 2012 Resource Update
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Deposit CLASS Tonnes Au (g/t) Metal (oz) Tonnes Au (g/t) Metal (oz)
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Kodo Indicated 3,327,672 2.91 310,855 3,543,828 3.94 448,901
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Inferred 8,319,106 3.43 916,540 7,254,962 4.06 947,361
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Badolite Inferred 2,563,789 2.34 193,216 2,806,940 2.34 211,010
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Zani Central Inferred - - - 9,683,455 1.28 398,894
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Total 14,210,567 3.11 1,420,611 23,289,185 2.68 2,006,166
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For the majority of the financial period two drill rigs were
active on the ground at Zani-Kodo, with a third rig added in Q1
2012. Diamond core drilling was predominately focussed on the Kodo,
Badolite, Zani Central and Gombiri areas. Thereafter, drilling
commenced at two new targets: Zani South/Lelumodi and Kodo North. A
total of 66 holes for 18,222 metres were drilled during the
reporting period.
Drilling at Kodo commenced at the site of the old Kodo mine in
April 2007. Exploration drilling is continuing at the target area
with continuous mineralisation being identified over a strike
length of 650m and a downdip length of 700m. A total of 35,181m has
been drilled at this location.
Exploration drilling was completed at the La Badolite target
area with continuous mineralisation being identified over a strike
length of 600m.
At Zani Central, exploration drilling continued at the target
area, located to the south of Badolite, with continuous
mineralisation identified over a strike length of 650m. The zone
remains open at depth and to the south. A total of 8,712m has been
drilled at this location during the financial period.
The Zani South/Lelumodi area is situated along the southern
extension of the Zani-Kodo trend and contains a major, linear gold
in soil anomaly and significant artisanal activity. A major NE
trending fault displaces the contact between Zani South and
Gombiri. The area is interpreted to occur at a slightly higher
structural level than Kodo Main, with steep dips in the area
interpreted as hanging wall splays from a basal thrust. Initial
observations are positive, with three visible mineralized zones
identified. Importantly, these zones appear to flatten out
(shallow-dipping) at depth in a similar fashion to Kodo Main. Good
results in this area could open up a further 3 kilometers of the
Zani-Kodo trend to the possibility of significant gold
resources.
BASE METALS
Bindura Nickel Corporation - Zimbabwe
Situated near the town of Bindura, 90 kilometres north-east of
Harare, BNC is Africa's only integrated nickel mine, smelter and
refinery operation. In the past, ore from the company's Shangani
and Trojan mines, with a combined hoisting capacity in excess of
two million tonnes of ore per year, was concentrated and fed, along
with concentrate from third parties, to BNC's smelter and refinery.
BNC is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange having joined the
exchange in 1971. Mwana Africa acquired its 52.9% stake in the
company in 2003.
BNC's mines, smelter and refinery remained on care and
maintenance throughout the year. The care and maintenance programme
continued to preserve the integrity of the underground operations,
surface concentrators and the smelter and refinery complex. The
mine hoisted 4400 tonnes of ore and 1300 tonnes of waste during the
financial year as part of its care and maintenance programme. Total
underground development during the care and maintenance programme
stood at approximately 1435m at the end of March 2012.
BNC's board has decided the most viable way to restart BNC's
operations is in stages, starting with the resumption of
concentrate production from the Trojan mine and processing
facility. BNC has developed detailed plans for the resumption of
operations at Trojan, and SRK completed an independent Competent
Person's Report (CPR) reviewing these plans - the results of which
were announced on 10 August 2010. The initial restart plan for the
Trojan Mine is to ramp up production to 7,000 tonnes per annum of
nickel in concentrate. Concentrate production will then be sold to
Glencore, under the terms of an off take agreement signed in
February 2011, and is estimated to take place within seven months
of restart.
Preparatory work for the restart of operations has included the
following:
-- Repairs to main rock shaft bunton sets, main rock shaft ore bin and waste conveyors
-- Repairs to crushing plant steel structures, rewiring
electrical panels & relaying of electric cables overhauling
crushers, conveyors and screens
-- Hot commissioning of crushing circuit
-- Repairs to main steel structures in the milling section is currently in progress
Work is now focused on resolving legacy creditors and finalising
a retrenchment programme at BNC's subsidiary Trojan Nickel Mine, as
well as on recapitalising BNC, such that the Trojan restart can
begin with the refurbishment of the surface milling circuits and
associated thickeners prior to restarting concentrate production.
In June 2012 BNC announced the initiation of a rights issue process
to raise US$21 million to fund the initial stage of the restart of
its Trojan Nickel Mine. Further funding will be required to take
Trojan to the stage where it is cash generative.
BNC - Resources at March 2012:
Bindura Nickel Corporation - Reserves
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Classification of Reserves Tonnage (000t) Grade (%) Nickel (t)
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Proved
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Trojan 1,720 1.07 18,350
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Shangani - - -
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Hunter's Road - - -
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Total 1,720 1.07 18,350
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Probable
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Trojan 690 1.08 7,460
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Shangani - - -
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Hunter's Road - - -
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Total 690 1.08 7,460
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Total Proved & Probable 2,410 1.07 25,810
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Bindura Nickel Corporation - Resources
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Classification of
Resources Tonnage (000t) Grade (%) Nickel (t)
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Measured
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Trojan 1,710 1.36 23,250
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Shangani 1,840 0.58 10,750
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Hunter's Road - - -
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Total 3,550 0.96 34,000
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Indicated
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Trojan 710 1.38 9,810
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Shangani 480 0.59 2,840
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Hunter's Road 36,437 0.55 200,404
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Total 37,627 0.57 213,054
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Inferred Resources
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Trojan 1,110 1.13 12,540
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Shangani 9,710 0.56 54,280
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Hunter's Road - - -
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Total 10,820 0.62 66,820
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Note:
-- The effective date for the Trojan resource statement is March
2010, and, the effective date for the Shangani resource statement
is August 2008.
-- The effective date for the Hunters Road resource estimate is
May 2006. The JORC compliant Hunter's Road resource of 36,437kt is
found in the West Ore body of Hunter's Road and includes 2,377kt of
resource which forms part of a 30m cap of oxide ore mineralisation.
In addition, in 1993, an Anglo American MinRED estimate showed
11,000kt grading 0.43% Ni approximately 600m east of the West Ore
body of Hunter's Road which is not included in the resource shown
above.
Katanga Base Metals Concessions (SEMHKAT) - DRC
Mwana holds a 100% interest in SEMHKAT which has exploration
concessions covering 4,845 square kilometres in the south-east of
the DRC. Exploration is focusing on sediment hosted stratiform
copper-cobalt, iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) occurrences as well as
on showings of lead and zinc.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8520G_-2012-7-3.pdf
Figure 1. SEMHKAT prospect areas.
Field camps were established at the Kitemena-Kitungulu-Kamungoti
(KKK) area and geological mapping of the zones commenced during Q2
2011. Before the Kitemena-Kitungulu crew was moved to speed up work
progress at Lunsano in Q4, a total of 224 soil samples were taken
and the results received for the Kitemena Grid (PR754) were updated
on plan. The results revealed that high copper values are
associated with aeromagnetic highs and the contact between the
Grand Conglomerate units and shale. Infil soil surveys are planned
for 2012.
At Lunsano exploration during late 2011 and throughout 2012 is
focussed on identifying potential drill targets through detailed
geological mapping, trenching and pitting programmes on the
Southern, Northern and Eastern copper anomalies. The Lunsano area
is underlain by Roan units which have known potential for Cu-Co
mineralisation. The local geology comprises units of argillaceous
talcaceous shales, Grand Conglomerate, laminated and silicified
dolomites, vuggy or stromatolitic dolomite, sandstone and
ferruginous dolomitic shales. A total of 5088 samples comprising
soil, termitaria, pit, trench and rock chip samples were taken at
Lunsano over the period Q3 2011 to Q1 2012. A total of 4456 samples
were sent to ALS Chemex laboratory and all the results were
received. Among these were 3187 soil samples and 401 termitaria
samples from which the results received were updated on plans. The
results from the two methods support each other and outline a
copper anomaly overlying the Roan Group. Niton analysis of samples
previously sent to ALS Chemex laboratory commenced in Q1 2012
resulting in 811 pit and trench samples being assayed during the
same quarter. In Q1 2012, mapping was focused on the exposed units
of the Mines series to the south west of the southern copper
anomaly at Lunsano. Trace malachite mineralization was exposed by
trenching and pitting, hosted in breccia and shale units. Trace
malachite mineralisation in trenches in the shale (Mine series
unit) and the Niton results for these mineralised zones in shale
are shown in table A.
Trench From (m) To (m) Width (m) Ore Mineral Lithology Cu ppm - (Niton)
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MS3 31.5 32.5 1 Trace Malachite Shale 551
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32.5 33 0.5 Malachite Shale 4,379
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33 34 1 Malachite Shale 2,154
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MS4 26.2 27.6 1.4 Trace Malachite Shale 595
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27.6 28.6 1 Shale 568
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28.6 29.6 1 Malachite Shale 2,775
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29.6 30 0.4 Trace Malachite Shale 413
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30 31 1 Trace Malachite Shale 238
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Table A: Niton analysis of mineralized zones in trench MS3 and
MS4
A total of 176 pits and 1913m of trenching, predominantly from
the Southern copper anomaly at Lunsano, was completed during the
reporting period. These results are being analysed with a view to
identifying drill targets, while geological mapping, trenching and
pitting continues on the eastern and northern anomalies.
In 2011 Ambase Exploration Africa, the SEMHKAT joint venture
partner on the North West Block (PR739, 745, 747 & 749)
investigated by drilling, the exploration targets generated by
regional mapping, electromagnetic (SPECTREM) and soil geochemical
surveys. A total of 625 short RAB holes were drilled over NW
concessions yielding a total of 13 364m. All RAB samples were
initially assayed using the NITON XRF and thereafter by the ALS
Chemex laboratory. The results were encouraging leading to Ambase
Exploration Africa planning a 16,000m RC Drilling campaign over the
northwest Block for the 2012 year. Two track-mounted ALTON 450
Multipurpose drill rigs will be used, as these will provide the
option to continue with diamond drilling after completion of the
initial RC program.
An initial field team has been mobilised to Maina field camp
during the last week of March 2012 in order to start
re-establishing the camp. The RC drilling programme is set to begin
in Q2 2012.
DIAMONDS
Klipspringer - South Africa
The Klipspringer diamond mine is situated approximately 250
kilometres north of Johannesburg. Mwana acquired its stake of
approximately 62% through the purchase of SouthernEra in 2007. The
company's stake has increased to 68.0% following dilution of the
joint venture partner due to non-investment by the partner in the
working capital requirements of Klipspringer.
Following a number of severe weather incidents in December 2010
and January 2011, which flooded the shaft bottom and lower level, a
decision to stop production and development at Klipspringer for
health and safety reasons, was taken.
Recovery operations continued during the financial period. The
mine has been dewatered to below the main pump station. Cleaning
the shaft bottom of the remnants of mud and debris is an on-going
process.
Management completed a restart model at the end of 2011 and with
a resurgent diamond market emerging, continue to review the options
to restart operations at the mine.
Other Interests - Botswana, Angola, Democratic Republic of
Congo
Mwana Africa has minority stakes in a number of other diamond
projects including a 20% interest in Societe Miniere de Bakwanga
(MIBA) in the DRC, an 18% interest in the Camafuca project in
Angola, and a 12.5% interest in the BK16 project in Botswana.
Financial review
Income Statement
Pro-forma income and expense
Other Mwana
Freda Rebecca BNC Africa Group Total
$ million 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011
Revenue 79.8 37.5 1.5 4.2 - 2.0 81.3 43.7
Cost of sales (45.8) (26.1) (0.4) - (0.2) (3.4) (46.4) (29.5)
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Gross profit/(loss) 34.0 11.4 1.1 4.2 (0.2) (1.4) 34.9 14.2
Other income - 0.2 0.5 1.9 1.6 1.1 2.1 3.2
Selling and distribution
expenses (4.6) (1.8) (0.3) - - - (4.9) (1.8)
Care and maintenance
expenses - - (13.4) (17.8) (1.0) - (14.4) (17.8)
Administrative
expenses (5.6) (4.8) (2.0) (4.5) (1.7) (2.6) (9.3) (11.9)
Corporate costs - - - - (8.0) (7.9) (8.0) (7.9)
Loss on sale of
investment - - - - (0.4) - (0.4) -
Impairment loss - - - - (0.4) - (0.4) -
Impairment reversal - 18.8 - - 0.4 - 0.4 18.8
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Profit/(loss) from
operating activities 23.8 23.8 (14.1) (16.2) (9.7) (10.8) - (3.2)
Finance income - - 0.6 - (0.4) 0.2 0.2 0.2
Finance costs (0.6) (0.6) (0.8) (1.0) - (1.4) (1.4) (3.0)
Profit/(loss) before
income tax 23.2 23.2 (14.3) (17.2) (10.1) (12.0) (1.2) (6.0)
Income tax expense (5.5) (5.3) - (0.1) - - (5.5) (5.4)
Non-controlling
interest - - 6.0 8.0 - - 6.0 8.0
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Net profit/(loss)
attributable to
owners of the parent 17.7 17.9 (8.3) (9.3) (10.1) (12.0) (0.7) (3.4)
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The group reported turnover for the year of $81.3 million (2011:
$43.7 million) and a net loss before income tax for the year of
$1.2 million (2011: $6.0 million).
Freda Rebecca
During the year, Freda Rebecca sold 47,770 ounces of gold (2011:
27,240 ounces) at an average price of $1,664 per ounce (2011:
$1,325 per ounce) as well as by-products, generating revenue of
$79.8 million (2011: $37.5 million). Operating costs during the
period increased in line with the ramp up of operations, and
totalled $56.6 million (2011: $33.3 million) for the year. Profit
before tax for the year was $23.2 million (2011: $4.4 million
excluding reversal of impairment on property, plant and
equipment)
Bindura Nickel Corporation
Revenue of $1.5 million (2011: $4.2 million) was generated
through the sale of in-process inventories. Operating costs of
$16.3 million (2011: $23.3 million) were reduced from the previous
year which included additional provisions for under payment of
labour costs. BNC reported a net loss before income tax of $14.3
million (2011: $17.2 million).
Other Mwana Africa group
The group, excluding BNC and Freda Rebecca, incurred operating
costs of $10.9 million (2011: $15.1 million).
Cash flow statement
Pro-forma cash reconciliation
Freda Rebecca BNC Other Mwana Total
Africa Group
$ million 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011
Opening cash
at 1 April
2011 2.1 1.1 2.4 7.5 2.9 15.7 7.4 24.3
Cash financing 4.0 3.9 - 2.9 15.4 7.7 19.4 14.5
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Equity issues - - - - 14.2 7.7 14.2 7.7
Loan finance
(net) 4.0 3.9 - - - - 4.0 3.9
Sale of equity
investments - - - - 1.2 - 1.2 -
Sale of available-for-sale
financial
assets - - - 2.9 - - - 2.9
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Operations (3.7) (2.9) (2.0) (8.0) (14.4) (20.5) (20.1) (31.4)
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Operating
cash flow 27.2 6.1 (8.5) (11.7) (9.7) (11.6) 9.0 (17.2)
Change in
working capital (10.8) (4.4) 1.5 5.9 (0.1) 3.0 (9.4) 4.5
Inter-group
transfers (11.0) (0.4) 5.4 - 5.6 0.4 - -
Capital expenditure (8.2) (4.2) (0.4) (2.2) - - (8.6) (6.4)
Capitalised
exploration - - - - (10.2) (12.3) (10.2) (12.3)
Taxation (0.9) - - - - - (0.9) -
Closing cash
at 31 March
2012 2.4 2.1 0.4 2.4 3.9 2.9 6.7 7.4
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Freda Rebecca
Positive cashflow of $27.2 million (2011: $6.1 million) was
generated by operations during the year. $10.8 million (2011: 4.4
million) was invested in additional working capital. Further
capital expenditure of $8.2 million (2011: $4.2 million) comprises
$3.8 million to maintain operations and $4.4 million to expand
operations through the phase II project. Funding was made available
by the drawdown of $5.2 million from a loan facility provided by
the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa and positive
operating cash flow.
Bindura Nickel Corporation
Sales of inventory and intermediate material and receipt of cash
from debtors, was offset by partial repayments to creditors, while
the continued costs of the care and maintenance programme were
funded from group borrowings. $5.4 million was drawn down against a
$10 million facility made available by Mwana Africa. BNC's net cash
position decreased from an opening balance of $2.4 million (2011:
$7.5 million) to $0.4 million at the year end.
Other Mwana Africa group
Mwana Africa (excluding BNC and Freda) saw operating cash
outflow of $9.7 million (2011: $11.6 million). During the year,
Mwana Africa invested $10.2 million (2011: $12.4 million) on its
portfolio of exploration prospects, $2.9 million in Semhkat (2011:
$4.5 million) and $7.3 million in Zani (2011: $7.9 million).
During the period, the company issued 185.4 million shares at 5p
per share (2011: 46.4 million shares at 11p per share), raising
$14.2 million net of costs (2011: $7.7 million).
Balance sheet
Freda Rebecca BNC Other Mwana Total
Africa Group
$ million 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011
Non-current
assets 45.6 42.3 35.1 35.0 46.6 38.5 127.3 115.8
Current assets
(excl. cash) 15.4 10.6 8.3 9.9 1.4 2.1 25.1 22.6
Cash 2.4 2.1 0.4 2.4 3.9 2.9 6.7 7.4
Non-current
liabilities (19.9) (12.5) (12.6) (12.7) (1.5) (4.4) (34.0) (29.6)
Current liabilities (7.1) (7.4) (36.4) (32.6) (3.6) (5.4) (47.1) (45.4)
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Total equity 36.4 35.1 (5.2) 2.0 46.8 33.7 78.0 70.8
Non-controlling
interest - - 3.5 (2.5) - - 3.5 (2.5)
Equity attributable
to owners
of the parent 36.4 35.1 (1.7) (0.5) 46.8 33.7 81.5 68.3
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At 31 March 2012, the group had cash balances of $6.7 million
(2011: $7.4 million), comprising $0.4 million (2011: $2.4 million)
held by BNC and $6.3 million (2011: $5.0 million) held by Freda
Rebecca and other Mwana Africa group entities. The book value of
shareholders' equity at the year-end was $81.5 million (2011: $68.3
million).
Freda Rebecca
Non-current assets increased by $3.3million (2011: $23.6 million
including an impairment reversal of $18.8 million) as a result of
continued investment in mining assets.
Current assets increased by $4.8 million (2011: $6.2 million
increase) to $15.4 million (2011: $10.6 million). This amount
includes an increase in trade debtors of $3.5m (2011: $1.9
million), an increase in spares and inventory of $0.9 million
(2011: $3.2 million) and other debtors of $0.4 million (2011: $1.1
million).
Draw down of the second and final portion of an IDC loan
facility contributed to an increase in non-current liabilities to
$19.9 million (2011: $12.5 million).
Bindura Nickel Corporation
The value of current assets reduced by $1.6 million (2011: $8.8
million) to $8.3 million (2011: $9.9 million) owing to conclusion
of sales of various in-process inventories, and receipts from an
outstanding debtor. Additional provisions have resulted in an
increase in current liabilities of $3.8 million to $36.4 million
(2011: $32.6 million).
Other Mwana Africa group
The value of non-current assets increased to $46.6 million
(2011: $38.5 million). Additional exploration expenditure which was
capitalised during the year in accordance with the group's policy
was offset by the disposal of an investment in Signature Metals Ltd
realising proceeds of $1.2 million.
Group liquidity
At 31 March 2012 the group, excluding BNC, held cash of $6.3
million (2011: $5.0 million). As at 30 June 2012 the group,
excluding BNC, held cash of $33.7 million following funds raised of
$32.8 million in April 2012 and positive operational cash flows
from Freda Rebecca.
IDC facility
As announced in August 2011, Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has drawn
down the $5.2 million balance of the $10 million IDC project loan
facility.
IDC Project
Loan
$ million 2012 2011
Opening balance 3.8 -
Add:
Finance charge 0.6 -
Draw down 5.2 3.8
Less:
Repayments (1.7) -
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Closing balance 7.9 3.8
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The facility is repayable in 10 equal instalments over a
five-year period and attracts an interest rate of US$LIBOR plus
5%.
Going concern
The directors, after making enquiries and considering the
uncertainties described further in note 3: Basis of preparation to
the financial statements 'going concern', are confident that the
company and the group have adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly they
continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Annual
Report and financial statements and these financial statements do
not include any adjustments that would result from the going
concern basis of preparation being inappropriate.
Overview of social and environmental responsibility
Mwana Africa's reputation for responsible development has been
established by ensuring a safe working environment for its staff,
by positively affecting the communities in which it operates, and
by minimising the environmental impact of its activities. The
company's primary contribution to the areas in which it operates is
the stimulation of economic activity through the creation of jobs,
development and support of local businesses, the use of local
contractors, and the purchase of goods and services from nearby
suppliers. The focus of Mwana Africa's social initiatives continues
to be in education, health, and support of small and medium
enterprises (SME's) to diversify local economies and reduce
dependence on our operations as the sole significant employer in
remote regions.
Stakeholder engagement is actively pursued through a variety of
formal and informal meetings, briefings, surveys, and feedback
sessions on issues raised.
Workplace health and safety
Mwana Africa recognises that exploration and mining have an
inherent level of risk, and is pleased to report that no fatalities
occurred this year on any of its operations. Operations at BNC and
Klipspringer remained on care and maintenance, whilst at Freda
Rebecca Mine the implementation of proactive safety management
programs resulted in the loss time injury frequency rate
(LTIFR)remaining low at 0.67. All our mines and exploration
operations routinely achieved extended periods in which no loss
time injuries were reported. Freda Rebecca Mine achieved
accreditation for OHSAS 18001: 1999 standard for occupational
health and safety in March 2012.
Employment
At the year end, Mwana Africa employed 2,615 people, comprising
66 staff in senior management.
Preference during recruitment is given to the local community.
At Freda Rebecca Mine in Zimbabwe, 90% of the workforce is from the
local town of Bindura. One third of all staff at Bindura Nickel
Corporation (BNC) are from the surrounding towns and villages.
On Klipspringer Mine in South Africa, all but one employee is
from communities immediate to the mine. With the exception of
senior expatriate management, all staff in our exploration
operations are drawn from the surrounding communities.
All operations and exploration management actively engage with
union and workforce representatives, which contribute to positive
labour relations, through collaboration with management joint
forums on issues such as wages, conditions of employment,
Occupational Health and Safety, and serious diseases such as
HIV/AIDS. No employee days were lost to industrial action.
Local economic impact
At Freda Rebecca Gold Mine (FRGM), 55% of total procurement
expenditure was sourced from local/provincial suppliers. Several
small business enterprises continue to be assisted by Freda Rebecca
to provide services to the Mine and the Mine villages, and to
encourage entrepreneurial ventures. The exploration operations in
Katanga source 15% of goods and services from local villages, with
the remaining 85% split between the towns of Likasi and Lubumbashi.
The remoteness of Mwana's operations in Zani necessitate that
virtually all supplies are imported from Uganda.
The exploration projects routinely assist with infrastructure
support such as the upgrading of roads and the construction of
access bridges. In cases of extreme emergency, exploration staff
assists community members by providing transport to hospitals.
In conjunction with Africare, a division of USAID, Freda Rebecca
initiated a feasibility study into the establishment of small-scale
commercial market gardens for local residents. The aim of this
proposed project is to improve the financial standing of family
units living in proximity to the mine. This project was selected as
the majority of the participants already have a basic functional
knowledge of agricultural techniques and practices. The project
will consist of assisting each family unit with establishing and
maintaining a small agricultural plot and growing appropriate
vegetables for commercial sale. FRGM will provide the land on its
mine lease, infrastructure, and the project financing. The
technical expertise will be provided by Africare.
Education
Freda Rebecca Mine continued expanding its partnership with the
Italian NGO Terre des Hommes to improve the educational facilities
at the local village's pre-primary school. Last year, this NGO
committed to uplifting 100 vulnerable children through the full
provision of school fees for each child's educational career. The
Mine undertook refurbishment of the buildings and surrounds of the
school. In addition, the Mine upgraded the ablution facilities at
Shashi primary school, and built two classrooms at RAN Mine primary
school and Murongwe school. Freda Rebecca Mine is also sponsoring 5
students through their degrees at the School of Mines, and offers
scholarships on a case-by-case basis to academically gifted
students from the local community.
BNC provides on-site primary school education, funds secondary
schooling and grants a number of scholarships to higher education
institutions for employees' children.
The exploration project at Zani in the DRC has constructed
several classrooms for schools in the vicinity, and is currently
refurbishing the dormitory at the secondary school adjacent to the
camp. In addition, the project has also commissioned a local
carpenter to fabricate desks for local primary and secondary
schools.
Employee and community health
The principal health issues faced in the regions where Mwana
Africa operates are malaria and HIV/AIDS. The company provides
medicines, education and training for the prevention and treatment
of both diseases, as well as associated infections such as
tuberculosis. BNC and Freda Rebecca Mine also staff and fund the
running of occupational health as well primary health care clinics
for employees and their families. Both the Trojan Mine clinic (part
of BNC) and the Freda Rebecca clinic have been certified by the
government as an Opportunistic Infections Clinic. Freda Rebecca
continued with its Employee Assistance Programme to its employees
and dependents, which focused on councelling for work and lifestyle
problems. Mwana's mine operations have all implemented
community-wide HIV/AIDS management strategies linked to the concept
of overall Wellness. This includes awareness and education
campaigns, voluntary counselling and testing (VCT), and health care
training. UNICEF donates primary health care drugs to Freda
Rebecca, which passes on the unused portions to the local
provincial hospital.
Freda Rebecca benefited from the association with the HIV/AIDS
assistance programme co-ordinated by the Swedish Workplace HIV
& AIDS Programme (SWHAP). This consisted of help with the
implementation of HIV/AIDS and Wellness policies and practices, and
specialized studies such a sero-prevalence study in which 78% of
the workforce participated, and a Knowledge, Attitude and Practice
(KAP) survey. The sero-prevalence study established that FRGM has a
lower occurrence of HIV infections than the national average. Freda
Rebecca was certified as an ART clinic to dispense anti-retroviral
(ARV's) medication supplied by the government to affected employees
and their dependents, as well as the local community. Both Freda
Rebecca and BNC also receive assistance from the Zimbabwean
Business Council on Aids (ZBCA).
Environmental impact
Mwana Africa limits the impact of its operations on the
environment through responsible waste disposal and prevention of
pollution, and optimising the use of resources such as water, fuel
and electricity. Proactive measures are taken to conserve local
biodiversity, and to re-establish habitats disrupted by vehicle
movement, waste rock dumps and tailings dams.
In all but one of our operations, internal and external
environmental audits were completed. No significant non-compliances
were found. Ground and surface water monitoring at Freda Rebecca
Mine has been re-introduced and has established that the
groundwater has not been contaminated with Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)
or industrial pollution or effluent. Working with the Zimbabwean
Environmental Authorities and through the implementation of
proactive water quality practices, FRGM have sufficiently improved
its water discharge permits status from red to blue. Air quality
monitoring shows that the dust generated by mining activities is
not at a level that is impacting negatively on employee or
community health. Freda Rebecca Mine successfully obtained ISO14001
certification for environmental practices in March 2012.
Mwana Africa recognises its obligation to rehabilitate the sites
where it has operated. Financial provisions are in place for costs
associated with the closure of the company's operations in Zimbabwe
and South Africa, as prescribed by local laws.
Results for the year ended 31(st) March 2012
The financial information set out in this annual results
announcement does not constitute the Company's statutory accounts
for the years ended 31 March 2012 or 31 March 2011 but is derived
from those accounts. Statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March
2011 have been delivered to the registrar of companies, and those
for the year ended 31 March 2012 will be delivered in due course.
The auditors have reported on those accounts; their report was (i)
unqualified, (ii) included an emphasis of matter relating to going
concern and an emphasis of matter relating to the carrying value of
the Company's investment (iii) did not contain a statement under
section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 March
2012
2012 2011
Note $'000 $'000
Revenue 81,313 43,717
Cost of sales (46,450) (29,568)
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Gross profit 34,863 14,149
Other income 2,181 3,187
Selling and distribution
expenses (4,914) (1,813)
Care and maintenance expenses (14,427) (17,723)
Administrative expenses (9,207) (11,879)
Corporate expenses (8,032) (7,882)
Loss on sale of investment (399)
Other expenses - (59)
Fair value adjustment (411) -
Impairment reversal 357 18,828
Profit/(loss) from operating
activities 11 (3,192)
Dividends received - 26
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Profit/(loss) before finance
charges and income tax 11 (3,166)
Finance income 220 139
Finance costs (1,441) (3,067)
--------- ---------
Loss before income tax (1,210) (6,094)
Income tax expense (5,498) (5,387)
Loss for the year (6,708) (11,481)
--------- ---------
Loss attributable to:
Owners of the Parent (694) (3,444)
Non-controlling interest (6,014) (8,037)
--------- ---------
Loss for the year (6,708) (11,481)
--------- ---------
Loss per share
Basic loss per share (pence) (0.10) (0.68)
Diluted loss per share (pence) (0.10) (0.68)
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year
ended 31 March 2012
2012 2011
$'000 $'000
Loss for the year (6,708) (11,481)
-------- ---------
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation
differences (599) (1,954)
Net change in fair value
of available-for-sale financial
assets, net of tax - (2,007)
Other comprehensive loss
for the year, net of income
tax (599) (3,961)
-------- ---------
Total comprehensive loss
for the year (7,307) (15,442)
-------- ---------
Total comprehensive loss
attributable to:
Owners of the Parent (1,293) (6,191)
Non-controlling interest (6,014) (9,251)
-------- ---------
Total comprehensive loss
for the year (7,307) (15,442)
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Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 March 2012
2012 2011
Note $'000 $'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 6 80,070 75,086
Intangible assets 7 42,932 32,546
Investments 1,825 4,034
Deferred tax assets 1,018 2,525
Non-current receivables 1,421 1,520
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Total non-current assets 127,266 115,711
---------- ----------
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 8 6,696 7,362
Inventories 8,072 7,370
Trade and other receivables 16,997 15,363
Total current assets 31,765 30,095
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Total assets 159,031 145,806
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EQUITY
Issued share capital 9 88,817 85,799
Share premium 42,641 31,449
Reserves 99,843 100,272
Retained earnings (149,810) (149,224)
---------- ----------
Total equity attributable
to equity holders of the
parent 81,491 68,296
Non-controlling interest (3,527) 2,487
---------- ----------
Total equity 77,964 70,783
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LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Loan payable 5,927 3,077
Rehabilitation provisions 18,064 17,959
Deferred tax liabilities 9,998 8,558
---------- ----------
Total non-current liabilities 33,989 29,594
---------- ----------
Current liabilities
Trade payables 11,939 13,334
Accruals and other payables 24,460 22,030
Provisions 10 10,679 10,065
----------
Total current liabilities 47,078 45,429
---------- ----------
Total liabilities 81,067 75,023
---------- ----------
Total equity and liabilities 159,031 145,806
========== ==========
Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended
31 March 2012
Total
equity
attributable
to equity
Investment Share holders
Share Share Translation revaluation Treasury based Retained of the Non-con-trolling Total
capital premium reserve reserve stock payments earnings parent interest equity
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Balance as
at 31 March
2010 78,364 31,114 98,670 1,061 (1,719) 5,065 (146,061) 66,494 11,738 78,232
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- ---------
Loss for the
year - - - - - - (3,444) (3,444) (8,037) (11,481)
Foreign currency
translation
differences - - (1,686) - - - - (1,686) (268) (1,954)
Reversal of
fair value
adjustments
on
available-for-sale
financial assets - - - (1,118) - - - (1,118) (996) (2,114)
Deferred tax
on
available-for-sale
financial assets - - - 57 - - - 57 50 107
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- ---------
Total comprehensive
loss for the
year - - (1,686) (1,061) - - (3,444) (6,191) (9,251) (15,442)
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- ---------
Contributions
by and
distributions
to owners
Issue of ordinary
shares 7,435 - - - - - - 7,435 - 7,435
Share issue
expenses - 335 - - - - - 335 - 335
Share-based
payment
transactions - - - - - 223 - 223 - 223
Share-based
payment reversals - - - - - (281) 281 - - -
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- ---------
Total contributions
by and
distributions
to owners 7,435 335 - - - (58) 281 7,993 - 7,993
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- ---------
Balance as
at 31 March
2011 85,799 31,449 96,984 - (1,719) 5,007 (149,224) 68,296 2,487 70,783
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- ---------
Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended
31 March 2012 (continued)
Total
equity
attributable
to equity
Investment Share holders
Share Share Translation revaluation Treasury based Retained of the Non-con-trolling Total
capital premium reserve reserve stock payments earnings parent interest equity
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Balance as at
31 March 2011 85,799 31,449 96,984 - (1,719) 5,007 (149,224) 68,296 2,487 70,783
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- --------
Loss for the
year - - - - - - (694) (694) (6,014) (6,708)
Foreign
currency
translation
differences - - (599) - - - - (599) - (599)
Total
comprehensive
loss for the
year - - (599) - - - (694) (1,293) (6,014) (7,307)
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- --------
Contributions
by and
distributions
to owners
Issue of
ordinary
shares 3,018 12,074 - - - - - 15,092 - 15,092
Share issue
expenses - (882) - - - - - (882) - (882)
Share-based
payment
transactions - - - - - 278 - 278 - 278
Share-based
payment
reversals - - - - - (108) 108 - - -
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- --------
Total
contributions
by and
distributions
to owners 3,018 11,192 - - - 170 108 14,488 - 14,488
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- --------
Balance as at
31 March 2012 88,817 42,641 96,385 - (1,719) 5,177 (149,810) 81,491 (3,527) 77,964
-------- -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ------------- ----------------- --------
Consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 March
2012
2012 2011
$'000 $'000
Cash flows from operating
activities
Loss before income tax (1,210) (6,094)
Adjustments for:
Inventory write-off - 104
Foreign exchange movements (220) 502
Depreciation 3,872 2,028
Fair value adjustments 587 (471)
Charge in relation to
share-based payments 278 223
Decrease in rehabilitation
provisions (80) (1,874)
Increase in other provisions 3,027 8,188
Increase in environmental
assets (92) (77)
Impairment reversal (357) (18,828)
Loss/(profit) on sale
of non-current assets 348 (1,597)
Finance income (220) (139)
Finance costs 1,441 890
--------- ---------
7,374 (17,145)
Increase in inventories (697) (1,831)
(Increase)/decrease in
trade and other receivables (1,698) 3,054
(Decrease)/increase in
creditors (4,208) 4,096
771 (11,826)
Finance costs (1,348) (839)
Income tax paid (937) (16)
--------- ---------
Net cash used in operating
activities (1,514) (12,681)
--------- ---------
Cash flows from investing
activities
Additions to property,
plant and equipment (8,567) (6,406)
Investment in intangible
exploration assets (10,234) (12,268)
Acquisition of investments - (40)
Proceeds from sale of
property, plant and equipment 161 82
Proceeds on sale of investments 1,220 -
Proceeds on sale of available-for-sale
financial assets - 2,910
Finance income 154 139
--------- ---------
Net cash used in investing
activities (17,266) (15,583)
--------- ---------
Cash flows from financing
activities
Proceeds from issue of
share capital 15,092 8,177
Share issue expenses (882) (409)
Loans advanced 5,183 3,912
Loans repaid (1,222) -
Net cash from financing
activities 18,171 11,680
--------- ---------
Net decrease in cash and
cash equivalents (609) (16,584)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of the year 7,363 24,300
Exchange rate movement
on cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of year (58) (354)
--------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of the year 6,696 7,362
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1 Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards as
endorsed by the European Union
The consolidated financial statements of the parent company (the
Company) and its subsidiaries (together, the group) and the
financial statements of the company have been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
as endorsed by the European Union (EU).
2 Change in functional and reporting currency
The functional currency is the currency of the primary economic
environment in which the entity operates and is normally the one in
which it primarily generates and expends cash. An entity considers
the following factors in determining its functional currency:
It is the currency:
that mainly influences sales prices for goods and services
of the country whose competitive forces and regulations mainly
determine the sales prices of its goods and services
in which funds from financing activities are generated
in which receipts from operating activities are usually
retained
A decision was taken during the first quarter of the year to
review the functional currencies of Group entities upon the
achievement by Freda Rebecca of steady state production. The
directors have considered the factors mentioned above and concluded
that the US dollar is the functional currency of the Company for
the following reasons:
Freda Rebecca which operates in US dollars, achieved steady
state production, and began generating cash and repaying Group
loans. Since then, most of the Company's cash inflows have been in
US dollars.
The entities in which the Company invests operate in economies
where the US dollar is the dominant currency used for commercial
transactions, namely in Zimbabwe and the DRC.
The Company generates management fee income denominated in the
US Dollar.
The Company holds its cash resources mainly in the US
dollar.
The Company invests US dollar amounts in its exploration
projects.
The Company raises funds based on US dollar investment plans
presented to its shareholders for investment.
Consistent with the change in the Company's functional currency
from pound sterling to US dollar, the Group has also changed its
presentation currency from pound sterling to the US dollar with
effect from 1 April 2011. Comparative figures of all the primary
statements for 2011 year-end have been restated in the US
dollar.
The change of the Group's presentation currency and that of the
Company's functional currency have been accounted for in accordance
with IAS 21 'The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates'. The
balance sheet, income statement and statement of cashflows for the
year ended 31 March 2011 have been represented in US dollars using
the closing exchange rate of GBP1=$1.6033.
3 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
With the exception of certain items noted below, which are
carried at fair value, the financial statements have been prepared
under the historical cost convention.
The company and consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with applicable law and International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU and, as
regards the company financial statements, as applied in accordance
with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006. Under section 408 of
the Companies Act 2006, the company has elected not to present its
own income statement.
Going Concern
The Directors, having considered the Group's and the Company's
current trading activities, funding position and projected funding
requirements and the Zimbabwean environment for the period of at
least twelve months from the date of approval of these Financial
Statements consider it appropriate to adopt the Going Concern basis
in preparing the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March
2012.
The Group reports a loss for the year ended 31 March 2012 of
$6.7 million (2011: $11.5 million). As at 30 June 2012, the group
held cash of $33.7 million.
During the year to 31 March 2012, operations at Freda Rebecca
Gold Mine (the Group's only cash generating asset) have continued
to ramp up and the Phase II production rate of 50,000 ounces of
gold per annum was achieved in the 3rd Quarter of 2011. Production
averaged 3,981 ounces per month in the year to March 2012. The
operating cash inflows from Freda Rebecca represent a strengthening
of the Group's cash generating ability.
The Group's other activities have been funded by its cash
resources, including cash generated by Freda Rebecca, together with
proceeds from equity issues in May 2011 and April 2012 raising
$14.2 million and $32.8 million respectively and the drawdown of
the second tranche of the IDC loan amounting to $5.2 million. In
line with other exploration companies the Group retains a high
degree of flexibility over its exploration expenditure and will
continue to need to pursue alternative funding options for its main
exploration projects from time to time including potential farm-out
or joint venture arrangements where appropriate.
Bindura Nickel Corporation ("BNC") remains on care and
maintenance pending the restart of the Trojan mine. BNC's ongoing
costs for the year to 31 March 2012 have been funded from its own
resources, inter-company loans from the Company and by the
continued deferral of significant amounts which remain due on
demand to creditors.
The restart of operations at BNC remains a priority for the
Directors. Preparations are well progressed for a restart and many
areas of the Trojan mine and plant have been refurbished and
commissioned during the care and maintenance period.
In June 2012, BNC initiated a rights issue process to raise
US$21 million which will be, subject to certain conditions, fully
underwritten by Mwana Africa. Concluding the BNC rights issue is
conditional on restructuring the legacy creditor and workforce
liabilities at BNC in a manner that will result in the settlement
of these liabilities in shares, assets or in cash on a deferred
basis. If these matters are not resolved to the satisfaction of
Mwana Africa, the rights issue will not proceed and the Directors
will consider other available options.
Assuming these matters are resolved, the rights issue will
proceed and this will fund the restart of Trojan up to first
production and sale of nickel concentrate but not beyond this
point. The Directors estimate that a further US$12 million funding
will be required no later than 10 months after the restart
currently planned for August 2012 of the Trojan mine to fund its
completion and reach a point where BNC is overall cash generative.
The Directors believe that this funding can be secured as debt
finance given that Trojan is expected to be generating revenue by
that time. The Directors will also consider other options for
funding including equity finance. However the Directors recognise
that it may not be possible to raise the debt or other finance
necessary to cover the period until the Trojan mine becomes cash
generative.
The Directors have prepared the cash flow forecasts of the Group
on the basis that the BNC rights issue proceeds successfully and
are of the opinion that the Group's current cash resources,
together with the cash forecast to be generated by Freda Rebecca
and from the planned US$12m debt finance for the completion of the
Trojan restart, are sufficient to fund all of the Group's planned
activities for at least twelve months from the date of these
Financial Statements, assuming the BNC rights issue proceeds
successfully. However if it becomes apparent to the Directors that
securing the additional planned US$12m debt funding will be delayed
beyond 10 months after the restart currently planned for August
2012 the Group will need either to substantially curtail its
discretionary exploration spend from early 2013 to finance part of
the remaining work to complete the Trojan restart or defer the
completion until alternative funding is available.
The Directors are aware that various uncertainties might affect
the validity of their forecasts. These uncertainties include metal
prices, mining and processing risks and resource and reserve risks,
in addition to the political and indigenisation risks in Zimbabwe
as noted above which may constrain the ability of the Company to
control the movement of cash between entities. The Directors,
however, believe they have the ability to manage cash flows by
deferring exploration spend or delaying some of the activities
planned for the Trojan restart or completion phase if
necessary.
In addition, there is a further uncertainty linked to the
reliance of BNC on reaching resolutions with creditors and staff in
a manner that will allow the BNC rights issue to successfully
conclude.
If the BNC rights issue does not proceed, this would cast
significant doubt on the ability of BNC to continue as a going
concern. In this event the Directors aim to maintain the Trojan
mine on care and maintenance and continue to defer creditors whilst
they consider other available options during which time the
forecasts indicate that funding needs for the foreseeable future
would be reduced.
The Directors recognise that the combination of these
circumstances represents a material uncertainty that may cast
significant doubt as to the Company's and the Group's ability to
continue as a going concern and that therefore the Company and the
Group may be unable to realise all their assets and discharge all
of their liabilities in the normal course of business.
After making enquiries and considering the uncertainties
described above the Directors are confident that the Company and
the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational
existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly they continue to
adopt the going concern basis in preparing these Financial
Statements which do not include any adjustments that would result
from the going concern basis of preparation being
inappropriate.
Basis of consolidation
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are those entities over whose financial and
operating policies the Group has the ability to exercise control.
The Group financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities
and results of operations of the company and its subsidiaries. The
acquisition method of accounting has been adopted. Under this
method, the results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during
the year are included in the consolidated income statement from the
date of acquisition or up to the date of disposal.
Jointly controlled entities - Klipspringer Diamond Mine
A joint venture is an entity in which the Group holds a long
term interest and in which the Group has the ability to exercise
joint control in terms of a contractual arrangement. The Group's
interest in a jointly controlled entity is accounted for by
proportionate consolidation. In terms of this method, the Group
includes its share of the income and expenses, assets and
liabilities, and cash flows on a line by line basis with similar
items in the Group's financial statements.
Transactions eliminated on consolidation
Intra-group transactions and balances are eliminated in the
consolidated financial statements.
Use of significant estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRSs
requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions
that affect the application of accounting policies and reported
amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results
may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going
basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the
period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods
affected.
Derivation of assumptions used in the estimation of the
recoverable values of assets requires a significant amount of
judgement. The assumptions underlying the estimated recoverable
values include, amongst others, the technical performance, revenue,
operating costs and discount rate (for discounted cash flow based
valuations), and are based on management's best judgements at the
date of signing the accounts. The life of mine periods used for the
purpose of calculating estimated recoverable values are based on
resources and reserves. These judgements used by management
correspond to realistic scenarios taking into account the
information available. The impairment note discloses a sensitivity
analysis with regard to the assumptions which the board deems most
susceptible to variances against forecast.
Foreign currencies
The individual financial statements of each Group entity are
prepared in its functional currency, which is the currency of the
primary economic environment in which that entity operates. For the
purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and
financial position of each entity are translated into US dollars,
which is the presentational currency of the Group.
(a) Reporting foreign currency transactions in functional
currency
Transactions in currencies other than the entity's functional
currency (foreign currencies) are initially recorded at the rates
of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At each
subsequent balance sheet date:
foreign currency monetary items are re-translated at the rates
prevailing at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences arising
on the settlement or re-translation of monetary items are
recognised in the income statement;
non-monetary items measured at historical cost in a foreign
currency are not re-translated; and
exchange differences arising on the re-translation of
non-monetary items carried at fair value are included in the income
statement except for differences arising on the re-translation of
non-monetary items in respect of which gains and losses are
recognised in the other comprehensive income, in which case any
exchange component of that gain or loss is also recognised directly
in equity.
The directors have prepared the financial statements on the
basis of their judgement that the functional currency under IAS 21
of the Group's Zimbabwean subsidiaries is the US dollar. The
directors judge that the functional currency of these subsidiaries
is the US dollar, based on revenue, capital expenditure and the
majority of costs being denominated in US dollars.
(b) Translation from functional currency to presentational
currency
When the functional currency of a Group entity is different from
the Group's presentational currency (US dollars), its results,
financial position and cash flows are translated into the
presentational currency as follows:
assets and liabilities are translated using exchange rates
prevailing at the balance sheet date;
income and expense items are translated at average exchange
rates for the year, except where the use of such an average rate
does not approximate the exchange rate at the date of the
transaction, in which case the transaction rate is used; and
all resulting exchange differences are recognised in translation
reserves as a separate component of equity and are recognised in
the income statement in the period in which the foreign operation
is disposed of.
Cash flows are translated using average exchange rates during
the period and the effect of exchange rate changes on the balances
of cash and cash equivalents is presented as part of the
reconciliation of movements therein.
Property, plant and equipment and depreciation
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of
depreciation and any provision for impairment.
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost less the
estimated residual value of property, plant and equipment by equal
instalments over the estimated useful economic lives as set out
below.
Mining assets: mining assets are depreciated at varying rates on
a straight-line basis over the expected useful lives, which range
from three to 17 years.
Smelter and refinery assets: smelter and refinery assets are
depreciated at varying rates on a straight-line basis over the
expected useful lives, which range from five to 40 years.
Plant and equipment and motor vehicles: plant and equipment and
motor vehicles are depreciated over their estimated useful lives on
a straight line basis at the rate of 10% and 20% respectively.
Buildings: buildings are depreciated on a straight-line basis
over the expected useful lives, currently 40 years.
Intangible assets - exploration and evaluation expenditure
All expenditure directly related to mineral exploration is
capitalised on a project-by-project basis, pending the
determination of the feasibility of the project. Exploration costs
include certain administration and salary costs. If a project is
ultimately deemed commercially and technically viable, the related
exploration costs remain capitalised whilst the asset is developed,
and are then written off over the life of the estimated ore reserve
on a unit-of-production basis. If it is determined that a project
is not expected to be successful, whether relinquished, abandoned
or uncommercial, the related exploration costs are written off.
Once a decision is made to develop then the related exploration
and evaluation costs are transferred from intangible to tangible
assets.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment used in
exploration activities is capitalised to intangible exploration and
evaluation assets.
For the purpose of impairment assessment, capitalised
exploration and evaluation expenditures are allocated to the cash
generating units on the basis of the exploration field in which the
costs have been incurred.
Impairment
The carrying amounts of the Group's assets are reviewed at each
balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of
impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset's recoverable
amount is estimated.
Exploration and evaluation assets are also assessed for
impairment when facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying
amount of an asset may exceed its recoverable amount.
An impairment loss is recognised to the extent that the carrying
amount of an asset or cash-generating unit ("CGU") exceeds its
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is
the higher of i) its fair value less costs to sell and ii) its
value in use, which is the present value of the future cash flows
expected to be derived from the asset or CGU, discounted using a
pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of
the time value of money and the risks associated with the asset or
CGU. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.
Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units
are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill
allocated to cash-generating units and then to reduce the carrying
amount of the other assets in the unit. A cash generating unit is
the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash
inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other
assets or groups of assets. It usually corresponds to the
exploration field or the production unit.
When a decline in the fair value of an available-for-sale
financial asset has been recognised directly in equity and there is
objective evidence that the asset is impaired, the cumulative loss
that had been recognised directly in equity is recognised in profit
or loss even though the financial asset has not been de-recognised.
The amount of the cumulative loss that is recognised in the income
statement is the difference between the acquisition cost and
current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial
asset previously recognised in the income statement.
The Company assesses for impairment the value of its investments
in and loans to its subsidiaries.
Reversals of impairment
An impairment loss in respect of an investment in an equity
instrument classified as available-for-sale is not reversed through
the income statement. If the fair value of a debt instrument
classified as available-for-sale increases and the increase can be
objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss
was recognised in the income statement, the impairment loss is
reversed through the income statement. An impairment loss in
respect of goodwill is not reversed.
In respect of other assets, an impairment loss is reversed when
there is an indication that the impairment loss may no longer exist
and there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the
recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the
extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the
carrying amount that would have been determined, net of
depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been
recognised. Reversals of impairment relating to other assets are
recognised in the income statement.
Investments
The Group's investments in equity securities are recognised
initially at fair value. Subsequent to their initial recognition,
they are re-measured at fair value and changes therein, including
impairment losses, are recognised through profit or loss.
The Group holds a 68.0% interest in the Klipspringer Diamond
Mine joint venture, the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of
which are consolidated on a proportional basis.
The company has investments in its various subsidiaries. These
are accounted for at cost less impairment. All inter-group loans
are repayable on demand.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call
deposits with an initial period to maturity of no more than three
months. Cash reserves held in currencies other than sterling are
subject to changes in value resulting from exchange rate
fluctuations.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable
value. In determining the cost of raw materials, consumables and
goods purchased for resale, the weighted average purchase price is
used. For finished goods and work in progress which includes
quantities of gold in process, cost is taken as production cost,
which includes an appropriate proportion of attributable overheads.
Net realisable value is calculated based on market prices
prevailing as at the year-end less costs to sell.
Loan payable
Loans are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction
costs incurred. Loans are subsequently carried at amortised cost;
any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and
the redemption value is recognised in the statement of
comprehensive income over the period of the borrowings using the
effective interest rate.
Rehabilitation provision
A provision is recognised when the Group has a present legal or
constructive obligation as a result of past events, and when it is
probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits
will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate
of the amount of the obligation can be made.
Estimated long-term environmental obligations, comprising
pollution control, rehabilitation and mine closure, are based on
the Group's environmental management plans in compliance with
current technology, environmental and regulatory requirements.
On initial recognition, the net present value of estimated
future decommissioning costs are capitalised to property, plant and
equipment and the concomitant provisions are raised. These
estimates are reviewed annually and discounted using a pre-tax rate
that reflects current market assessments of the time value of
money. Any increases in such revised estimates are capitalised to
property, plant and equipment while decreases in estimates are
recognised by impairing the asset in the income statement in the
period in which they are incurred.
Revenue recognition
Revenue represents the sale of gold, nickel and diamonds net of
discounts and taxes. Revenue also includes toll refining and
processing of material on behalf of, or purchased from, non-group
companies. Revenue from the sale of gold is based on the spot price
on the date of delivery, while revenue from the sale of nickel is
based on the international market price of nickel. Diamond revenue
is based on negotiated prices. Revenue is only recognised when
significant risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the
purchaser.
Leases
Leases where the lessor retains the risks and rewards of
ownership of the underlying asset are classified as operating
leases. Operating lease rentals are charged to the income statement
on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
The Group has not entered into any finance lease
arrangements.
Employee benefits
(a) Defined contribution pension scheme
Certain companies in the Group operate defined contribution
pension schemes. The assets of the schemes are held separately from
those of the Group in independently administered funds. The amounts
charged to the income statement represent the contributions payable
to the schemes in respect of the accounting period.
(b) Share-based payments
The share option programmes allow employees to acquire shares of
the company. The fair value of options granted is measured at grant
date and spread over the period during which the employees become
unconditionally entitled to the options. The fair value of the
options granted is measured using an option- pricing model, taking
into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were
granted. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect
the actual number of share options that vest except where
variations are due only to share prices not achieving the threshold
for vesting.
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the current tax and
deferred tax.
Current tax payable is based on taxable profit for the year.
Taxable profit differs from profit before tax as reported in the
income statement because it excludes items of income or expense
that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further
excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group's
liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates and laws
that have been enacted, or substantively enacted, by the balance
sheet date.
Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and
the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable
profit, and are accounted for using the balance sheet liability
method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all
taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are
recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits
will be available against which deductible temporary differences
can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if
the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial
recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets
and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable
profit nor the accounting profit.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary
differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and interests in
joint ventures, except where the Group is able to control the
reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the
temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable
future.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each
balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer
probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow
all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to
apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is
realised, based on tax rates and laws that have been enacted, or
substantively enacted, by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is
charged or credited to the income statement, except when it relates
to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the
associated deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only when there
is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets
against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income
taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends
to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net
basis.
4 Revised and Amended Standards and Interpretations
The following revised and amended standards and interpretations,
which have all been endorsed by the EU, have been adopted by the
Group in these consolidated financial statements; their adoption
has had no material impact on the Group's net cash flows, financial
position, total comprehensive income or earnings per share.
IAS 24 (Revised), Related Party Disclosures removes the
requirement for government related entities to disclose details of
transactions with the government and other government related
entities and clarifies and simplifies the definition of a related
party.
Amendments to IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures adds an
explicit statement that the interaction between qualitative and
quantitative disclosures better enables users to evaluate an
entity's exposure to risks arising from financial instruments.
Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements
clarifies that a reconciliation from opening to closing balances is
required to be presented in the statement of changes in equity for
each component of equity; and allows for the analysis of the
individual OCI line items by component of equity to be presented in
the notes (previously, such analysis could only be presented in the
SOCIE).
Amendments to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting - Significant
events and transactions adds a number of examples to the list of
events or transactions that require disclosure under IAS 34.
Standards, Amendments and Interpretations That Are Not Yet
Effective
The following new, revised and amended standards and
interpretations have been issued and endorsed by the EU unless
otherwise stipulated, but are not yet effective and have not been
adopted by the Group in these consolidated financial statements.
None of these revised and amended standards and interpretations is
expected to have a material impact on the Group's net cash flows,
financial position, total comprehensive income or earnings per
share.
Amendments to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, which
is effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 July
2011, requires additional disclosures about transfers of financial
assets. The amendments also require additional disclosures if a
disproportionate amount of transfer transactions are undertaken
around the end of a reporting period.
Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements - Items
of Other Comprehensive Income, which is effective for accounting
periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012, requires that an entity
present separately the items of OCI that may be reclassified to
profit or loss in the future from those that would never be
reclassified to profit or loss. It also preserves the existing
option to present the profit or loss and other comprehensive income
in two statements.
5 Segmental information
The Group has 4 reportable segments, as described below, which
are the Group's strategic business units.
The strategic business units offer different products and
services, and are managed separately because they
require different technology and marketing strategies. The CEO
reviews internal management reports for each of the strategic
business units. The following summary describes the operations in
each of the Group's
reportable segments:
Gold: Gold mining and prospecting activities
Nickel: Nickel mining, smelting and refining activities
currently on care and maintenance
Diamonds: Diamond mining activities currently on care and
maintenance
Exploration: Gold and base metal exploration activities
Information about reportable segments - Operations
Gold Nickel Diamonds Exploration
(Bindura (Klipspringer
(Freda Rebecca) Nickel Corporation) diamond mine) Total
2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
External
revenue 79,804 37,523 1,509 4,246 - 1,948 - - 81,313 43,717
Reportable
segment
profit/(loss)
before tax 23,180 23,212 (14,265) (17,217) (1,523) (1,199) (708) (1,303) 6,684 3,493
Reportable
segment
assets 63,427 55,036 43,829 47,361 1,906 2,180 43,946 33,988 153,108 138,565
Reportable
additions
to property,
plant and
equipment 8,157 4,096 310 2,267 - 26 79 - 8,546 6,389
Reportable
additions
to intangible
assets - - - - - - 10,234 12,268 10,234 12,268
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Reconciliation of reportable segment profit or loss
2012 2011
$'000 $'000
Total profit/(loss)
for reportable segments 6,684 3,493
Unallocated amounts:
Other corporate expenses (7,894) (9,587)
-------- --------
Consolidated loss
before income tax (1,210) (6,094)
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Information about reportable segments - Geographical
Democratic
South Africa Republic
and Zimbabwe of the Congo Ghana United Kingdom Total
2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
External
revenue 81,313 43,717 - - - - - - 81,313 43,717
Reportable
segment profit/(loss)
before tax 6,016 2,586 (588) (460) (565) 574 (6,073) (8,794) (1,210) (6,094)
Reportable
segment assets 109,693 105,799 43,946 33,846 40 1,826 5,352 4,335 159,031 145,806
Reportable
additions
to property,
plant and
equipment 8,481 6,399 79 - - - 7 6 8,567 6,405
Reportable
additions
to intangible
assets - - 10,234 12,268 - - - - 10,234 12,268
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Freda Rebecca sells its gold production to the Zimbabwean
Chamber of Mines. The main products at BNC during the year related
to nickel and the major customers were well-established commodities
traders.
6 Property, plant and equipment
Smelter
and refinery
Mining plant Plant Exploration Building Motor
assets and equipment and equipment assets & leasehold vehicles Total
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Cost or deemed
cost
Balance at 1 April
2010 115,864 36,119 3,402 4,149 33,664 14,574 207,772
Additions 6,364 - 42 - - - 6,406
Additions of
environmental
assets 38 - - - - - 38
Write down of
environmental
assets recognised
previously (1,453) - - - - - (1,453)
Disposals (115) - - - - - (115)
Effect of movements
in exchange rates (7,131) (2,164) (109) (232) (2,019) (874) (12,529)
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Balance at 31
March 2011 113,567 33,955 3,335 3,917 31,645 13,700 200,119
Additions 8,157 - 21 79 - 310 8,567
Additions of
environmental
assets 119 135 - - - - 254
Disposals - (99) (2) (136) - - (237)
Impairment reversal - - - 357 - - 357
Effect of movements
in exchange rates - - (113) - - - (113)
Balance at 31
March 2012 121,843 33,991 3,241 4,217 31,645 14,010 208,947
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Depreciation and
impairment losses
Balance at 1 April
2010 (79,323) (21,438) (2,769) (4,149) (28,858) (14,398) (150,935)
Impairment reversal 18,828 - - - - - 18,828
Depreciation for
the year (1,802) - (189) - - (37) (2,028)
Disposals 66 - - - - - 66
Effect of movements
in exchange rates 4,807 1,286 117 232 1,730 864 9,036
--------- --------------- --------------- ------------ ------------- ---------- ----------
Balance at 31
March 2011 (57,424) (20,152) (2,841) (3,917) (27,128) (13,571) (125,033)
Depreciation for
the year (3,445) - (172) - - (255) (3,872)
Depreciation
capitalized
to intangible
assets - - - (152) - - (152)
Disposals - 53 2 55 - - 110
Effect of movements
in exchange rates - - 70 - - - 70
Balance at 31
March 2012 (60,869) (20,099) (2,941) (4,014) (27,128) (13,826) (128,877)
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Carrying amounts
At 31 March 2010 36,541 14,681 633 - 4,806 176 56,837
At 31 March 2011 56,143 13,803 494 - 4,517 129 75,086
At 31 March 2012 60,974 13,892 300 203 4,517 184 80,070
Depreciation on exploration assets was capitalised to intangible
assets.
The net book value of the company's property, plant and
equipment as at 31 March 2012 amounted to $66,857 (2011: $107,118).
Depreciation charged to the income statement of the company during
the year amounted to $47,473 (2011: $46,130) and capital
expenditure for the year to $7,213 (2011: $5,443).
7 Intangible assets
Exploration
Development and evaluation
assets assets Total
$'000 $'000 $'000
Cost or deemed cost
Balance at 1 April
2010 9,272 189,419 198,691
Capitalised exploration
costs - 12,268 12,268
Capitalised depreciation - 53 53
Effect of movements
in exchange rates - (3,025) (3,025)
------------ ---------------- ----------
Balance at 31 March
2011 9,272 198,715 207,987
Capitalised exploration
costs - 10,234 10,234
Capitalised depreciation - 152 152
Impairment losses transferred
from amortization and
impairment losses (9,272) (137,664) (146,936)
Balance at 31 March
2012 - 71,437 71,437
------------ ---------------- ----------
Amortisation and impairment
losses
Balance at 1 April
2010 (9,272) (167,519) (176,791)
Effect of movements
in exchange rates - 1,350 1,350
------------ ---------------- ----------
Balance at 31 March
2011 (9,272) (166,169) (175,441)
Impairment losses transferred
to cost 9,272 137,664 146,936
------------ ---------------- ----------
Balance at 31 March
2012 - (28,505) (28,505)
------------ ---------------- ----------
Carrying amounts
At 31 March 2010 - 21,900 21,900
At 31 March 2011 - 32,546 32,546
At 31 March 2012 - 42,932 42,932
The carrying amount of the intangible assets relates to
capitalised exploration on the SEMHKAT and Zani-Kodo exploration
projects.
8 Cash and cash equivalents
Group Company
2012 2011 2012 2011
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Cash and cash equivalents 6,696 7,362 3,104 2,051
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Net cash and cash equivalents were represented by the following
major currencies:
Group Company
2012 2011 2012 2011
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
British pound 460 564 461 564
Euro 7 8 - -
South African rand 499 592 49 55
United States dollar 5,730 6,198 2,594 1,432
------- ---------- ------- ----------
Net cash and cash
equivalents 6,696 7,362 3,104 2,051
------- ---------- ------- ----------
A amount of $1,830,648 (2011: $110,671) represents restricted
cash, of which $98,523 (2011: $110,671) is being held by banking
institutions as guarantees, and $1,732,125 (2011: $nil) is reserved
for loan repayments.
9 Issued share capital
Nominal value
Number of shares of shares
2012 2011 2012 2011
$'000 $'000
Allotted, called up
and fully paid
Opening balance 535,141,760 488,774,359 85,799 78,365
Split to deferred shares - - (77,219) -
Issued during the year 185,425,548 46,367,401 3,018 7,434
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Closing balance 720,567,308 535,141,760 11,598 85,799
Deferred shares
Opening balance - - - -
Split from ordinary
shares 535,141,760 - 77,219 -
-------------- ------------ --------- -------
Closing balance 535,141,760 - 77,219 -
-------------- ------------ --------- -------
Total 1,255,709,068 535,141,760 88,817 85,799
-------------- ------------ --------- -------
At an extraordinary general meeting held on 9 June 2011, the
shareholders approved a capital reorganisation under which the
existing ordinary shares with a nominal value of 10 pence each were
subdivided into one new ordinary share of 1 penny and one deferred
share of 9 pence. Immediately following the capital reorganisation,
every shareholder held one new ordinary share and one deferred
share of any existing share held. The deferred shares have no
voting rights, no rights to dividends and only very limited rights
to a return on capital.
On 9 June 2011 the Company successfully placed 185,425,548
shares at a price of 5 pence for a total consideration of GBP8.8
million ($14.2 million) net of costs.
No shares were issued but not fully paid as at 31 March 2012
(2011: nil).
10 Provisions
2012 Provisions Effect Additional Amounts Provisions Provisions
at beginning of movements provisions settled reversed at end
of year in exchange during during of year
rates the the year
year
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Legal 3,209 - 682 (164) - 3,727
Other 6,856 (24) 2,952 (2,225) (607) 6,952
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Provisions 10,065 (24) 3,634 (2,389) (607) 10,679
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2011 Provisions Effect Additional Amounts Provisions Provisions
at beginning of movements provisions settled reversed at end
of year in exchange during during of year
rates the year the year
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Legal 1,313 (79) 1,975 - - 3,209
Other 678 (35) 6,213 - - 6,856
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Provisions 1,991 (114) 8,188 - - 10,065
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