TIDMNBR

RNS Number : 3089X

Namibian Resources PLC

18 November 2014

18 November 2014

NAMIBIAN RESOURCES PLC

RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 AUGUST 2014

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

During the period under review the Company has concentrated on refurbishing its plant with a view to realising it at the most advantageous price, as well as seeking other projects which can be brought into the Group.

Operations

Operations at the Group's Sonnberg diamond mine have been discontinued, following a detailed review of its economic viability. The refurbishment of the plant has now been completed, which has underpinned its value, and a structured sale process is now in place. A decision can now be made as to future utilization, either by sale or in another project at a new location. The agreement under which Sonnberg previously mined is open to differing interpretations regarding rehabilitation costs. Sonnberg has contributed a percentage of the value of diamonds mined to a fund held by Namdeb, but the adequacy of this fund is uncertain. The directors provided a further GBP70,000 to cover this potential liability during the previous year, and discussions are under way with Namdeb.

Financial

During the period the Company reports a consolidated unaudited total comprehensive loss of GBP72,436 (2013 loss: GBP376,588). The figure for 2013 is shown after an impairment charge of GBP167,129. During the period the Company raised GBP146,600 by a placing of new shares, a large part of which was subscribed by me. Expenses in Namibia have been reduced to the minimum required to maintain Sonnberg Diamonds in good standing. Separate financing will be sought for new projects, which is likely to be by way of both equity and project finance.

Future prospects

Work on bringing new projects in to the Company is now accelerating, and I believe that the Company is now well placed to move forward. The initial intention was to bring in coal projects, but the market perception of coal projects in Southern Africa has mitigated against this. The directors are evaluating a small copper project in Northern Cape Province, South Africa, which could bring early positive cash flow as well as providing a stepping stone to other copper projects in that area. Also currently under consideration are a kimberlite diamond mine in South Africa and an onshore oil and gas project in West Africa. Either of these would require the publication of a new admission document, and it must be stressed that discussions remain at an early stage.

Brian Moritz (Chairman)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 AUGUST 2014

 
                                                                     31-Aug-14            31-Aug-13          28-Feb-14 
                                                                   (unaudited)          (unaudited)          (audited) 
                                                                           GBP                  GBP                GBP 
 Continuing operations 
 
 Revenue                                                                     -                    -                  - 
 Cost of                                                                     -                    -                  - 
  sales 
                                                                 -------------      ---------------      ------------- 
 Gross profit                                                                -                    -                  - 
 
 Administrative and exploration 
  expenses                                                            (86,633)             (93,045)          (289,974) 
 Impairment of non-current assets                                            -            (167,129)          (239,778) 
 Loss from operating activities                                       (86,633)            (260,174)          (529,752) 
 
 Finance income                                                              -                    -                  - 
 Finance 
  costs                                                                  (309)              (1,945)            (2,006) 
 Net finance income/(costs)                                              (309)              (1,945)            (2,006) 
 
 Loss before taxation                                                 (86,942)            (262,119)          (531,758) 
 
 Taxation                                                                    -                    -                  - 
                                                                 -------------      ---------------      ------------- 
 Loss for the period                                                  (86,942)            (262,119)          (531,758) 
                                                                 -------------      ---------------      ------------- 
 
 Other comprehensive income 
 Exchange translation on foreign operations                             14,506            (114,469)          (154,150) 
                                                                 -------------      ---------------      ------------- 
 Other comprehensive income/(loss) for 
  the period, net of tax                                                14,506            (114,469)          (154,150) 
                                                                 -------------      ---------------      ------------- 
 
   Total comprehensive loss for 
   the period                                                         (72,436)            (376,588)          (685,908) 
                                                                 =============      ===============      ============= 
 
 Loss per share - continuing operations 
 Basic and diluted loss per share 
  (pence)                                                               (0.12)               (0.42)             (0.86) 
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 AUGUST 2014

 
                                                                    31-Aug-14          31-Aug-13         28-Feb-14 
                                                                  (unaudited)        (unaudited)         (audited) 
                                                                          GBP                GBP               GBP 
 Assets 
 Non-current assets 
 Intangible assets                                                          -                  -                 - 
 Property, plant and equipment                                        264,389            364,004           260,264 
                                                                      264,389            364,004           260,264 
                                                                -------------      -------------      ------------ 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                                                -                  -                 - 
 Trade and other receivables                                           49,951             51,819            49,048 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                             22,487              8,085             7,689 
                                                                -------------      -------------      ------------ 
                                                                       72,438             59,904            56,737 
                                                                -------------      -------------      ------------ 
 
 Total assets                                                         336,827            423,908           317,001 
                                                                =============      =============      ============ 
 
 Equity 
 Equity attributable to owners 
  of the Company 
 Share capital                                                      4,328,355          4,211,235         4,211,235 
 Share premium                                                      1,050,197          1,027,317         1,027,317 
 Currency translation reserve                                         163,278            191,886           158,491 
 Retained deficit                                                 (5,972,090)        (5,618,942)       (5,894,867) 
                                                                -------------      -------------      ------------ 
 Total equity                                                       (430,260)          (188,504)         (497,824) 
                                                                -------------      -------------      ------------ 
 
 Liabilities 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                                             697,087            612,412           744,825 
 Provisions                                                            70,000                  -            70,000 
                                                                -------------      -------------      ------------ 
                                                                      767,087            612,412           814,825 
                                                                -------------      -------------      ------------ 
 
 Total liabilities                                                    767,087            612,412           814,825 
                                                                -------------      -------------      ------------ 
 
 Total equity and liabilities                                         336,827            423,908           317,001 
                                                                =============      =============      ============ 
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 AUGUST 2014

 
                                                                         31-Aug-14          31-Aug-13        28-Feb-14 
                                                                       (unaudited)        (unaudited)        (audited) 
                                                                               GBP                GBP              GBP 
 Cash flows from operating 
  activities 
 Loss for the period                                                      (72,436)          (262,119)        (685,908) 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation                                                                    -              1,390            1,301 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                                               -                  -                - 
 Foreign exchange differences                                              (4,787)            (9,868)          147,864 
 Impairment of non-current 
  assets                                                                         -            167,129          239,778 
 Net finance (income)/costs                                                    309              1,945            2,006 
                                                                          (76,914)          (101,523)        (294,959) 
 Changes in: 
   *    inventories                                                              -              2,030            1,730 
 - trade and other receivables                                               (185)              3,241          (8,658) 
 - trade and other payables                                               (47,831)            101,975          237,344 
 
   *    provisions                                                               -                  -           70,000 
                                                                     -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Cash used in operating activities                                       (124,930)              5,723            5,457 
                                                                     -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing 
  activities 
 Interest paid                                                               (309)            (1,945)          (2,006) 
 Net cash used in investing 
  activities                                                                 (309)            (1,945)          (2,006) 
                                                                     -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing 
  activities 
 Proceeds from issue of share                                              140,000                  -                - 
  capital 
 Loans                                                                           -                  -                - 
 Net cash flows from financing                                             140,000                  -                - 
  activities 
                                                                     -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 
 Net increase/(decrease) in cash 
  and cash equivalents                                                      14,761              3,778            3,451 
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
  of period                                                                  7,689              4,307            4,307 
 Effect of foreign exchange 
  rate changes                                                                  37                  -             (69) 
                                                                     -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents at end 
  of period                                                                 22,487              8,085            7,689 
                                                                     =============      =============      =========== 
 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 AUGUST 2014

 
 1   Reporting entity 
      Namibian Resources plc (the "Company") is a company domiciled in England 
      and Wales. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements 
      of the Company as at and for the six months ended 31 August 2014 comprise 
      the Company and its subsidiary (together referred to as the "Group"). 
      The Group primarily is involved in the exploration and exploitation 
      of diamonds in Namibia. 
 2   Basis of preparation 
      This condensed consolidated interim financial report has been prepared 
      in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. Selected explanatory 
      notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant 
      to an understanding of the changes in financial performance and position 
      of the Group since the last annual consolidated financial statements 
      as at and for the year ended 28 February 2014. This condensed consolidated 
      interim financial report does not include all the information required 
      for full annual financial statements prepared in accordance with International 
      Financial Reporting Standards 
 
      This condensed consolidated interim financial report was approved by 
      the Board of Directors on 17 November 2014. 
 3   Related parties 
 
      Transactions with key management personnel 
      During the six months ended 31 August 2014 the Company received loans 
      from Lord Sheppard of Didgemere of GBPnil (six months ended 31 August 
      2013: GBP63,900, twelve months ended 28 February 2014: GBP85,900) and 
      B M Moritz GBPnil (six months ended 31 August 2013: GBP27,700, twelve 
      months ended 28 February 2014: GBP65,700). The balances owed to the 
      individuals at the period end were GBP426,400 (31 August 2013: GBP404,400, 
      twelve months ended 28 February 2014: GBP426,400) and GBP208,200 (six 
      months ended 31 August 2013: GBP170,200, twelve months ended 28 February 
      2014: GBP208,200) respectively. The loans are interest free and with 
      no repayment terms. Mr Moritz is a director of the company and he and 
      Lord Sheppard are substantial shareholders. 
 4   Availability of the interim results 
 
      A copy of the interim financial statement for the Company will be available 
      on the Company's website http://www.namibianresources.com/, along with 
      a copy of this announcement. 
 

Enquiries:

 
 Brian Moritz,                               Tel: 07976 994300 
  Director, Namibian Resources Plc 
 Colin Aaronson/Jen Clarke                   Tel: 0207 383 5100 
  Grant Thornton UK LLP, Nominated Adviser 
 

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

END

IR KVLBFZFFXFBD

Namibian Resources (LSE:NBR)
과거 데이터 주식 차트
부터 5월(5) 2024 으로 6월(6) 2024 Namibian Resources 차트를 더 보려면 여기를 클릭.
Namibian Resources (LSE:NBR)
과거 데이터 주식 차트
부터 6월(6) 2023 으로 6월(6) 2024 Namibian Resources 차트를 더 보려면 여기를 클릭.