Quarterly Activities Report

31 January 2014 Manager of Company Announcements Australian Securities Exchange Level 6, 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000 By E-Lodgement ASX Code: RRS and AIM Code: RRL SECOND QUARTER REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2013 The Board of Range Resources Limited ("Range" or "the Company"), the oil & gas exploration and production Company with interests in Trinidad; Guatemala; Colombia; Puntland, Somalia; the Republic of Georgia and the USA, provides the following update regarding its activities during the three months ended 31 December 2013 to be read in conjunction with the Appendix 5B (Quarterly Cash Flow Report), which follows the announcement. Key Points - During the quarter, the executives recruitment process continued and resulted with the appointment of a new CEO, Mr Rory Scott Russell and two new Non-Executive Directors, Mr Graham Lyon and Dr Christian Bukovics subsequent to quarter end - see separate announcement 3 February 2014 - The farm-in agreement with Niko Resources Ltd, regarding the Guayaguayare Block in Trinidad has been formally approved by Trinidadian authorities, adding 280,000 acres to Range's net Trinidad acreage position - Certificate of Environmental Clearance ("CEC") approvals received for the drilling of a total of 40 wells, 8 well deepenings and commencement of the enhanced recovery waterflood programme ("EOR") on Company's Beach Marcelle license in Trinidad - Trinidad production for the quarter of 54,660 bbls (594 bopd) compared to an average of 636 bopd in the previous quarter with decrease due to drilling rig repairs and maintenance - Rigs 2 and 5 are online and drilling ahead and with Rig 8 ready to commence sidetrack operations on MD248 well following well clean up. Rigs 1 and 6 scheduled to be active during Q1 2014 - The previously proposed merger with International Petroleum Ltd will not be proceeding, with constructive negotiations continuing with regards to Range's $8m loan to International Petroleum TRINIDAD Production Overview Total gross oil production for the quarter was 54,660 bbls (594 barrels of oil per day "bopd") compared to an average of 636 bopd in the previous quarter. The decrease was due primarily to no drilling rig activity over this period due to regulatory inspections of rigs, along with continued execution of the rig fleet maintenance and spare parts programme. Operations Overview During the quarter, Range continued with the planned rig maintenance programme required to execute the Trinidad Field Development Plan ("FDP"). The FDP is expected to result in increased production, cashflow and proved reserves through drilling and testing. In addition the Company will target the exploitation of undeveloped Proved Reserves associated with enhanced recovery projects such as the Beach Marcelle and Morne Diablo waterflood programmes. Subsequent to the quarter, the Company is pleased to announce that both Rig 2 and 5 are online and drilling ahead wells QU 452 (TD of 1,800 ft.) and QU 148 (TD of 700 ft.) respectively, and the heavy Rig 8 is ready on location following well clean out activities. Once the formal approvals are received, the MD 248 well will be side tracked from 3,234 ft. to a target depth of 6,500 ft. Rig 6 (Beach Marcelle Field) is being prepared for mobilization to the field with plans to drill and deepen up to 8 existing wells to test for bypassed primary oil reserves. Additionally, the rig will test old wells for possible candidates to be used in the waterflood project. Rig 1 is currently proceeding through a rig maintenance programme with planned Q1 completion. Morne Diablo Waterflood Project Following the final receipt of approvals on the proposed waterflood programme for Morne Diablo, the Company is preparing to commence field development with surface equipment and facility installation work. Beach Marcelle Drilling Project During the quarter, Range announced that it has received Certificate of Environmental Clearance ("CEC") approvals for the drilling of a total of 40 wells, 8 well deepenings and commencement of the waterflood programme on its Beach Marcelle license in Trinidad. This is a positive milestone for the Company and allows for final project plans for the development and deepening of the designated wells and EOR programmes to be submitted to the regulatory authorities for final formal approval. Farm-in agreement with Niko Resources As announced on 17 December 2013, Range formally executed the farm-in agreement with Niko Resources Ltd. ("Niko"), regarding the Guayaguayare Block in Trinidad, subject to final regulatory approval. Under the terms of the farm-in agreement, Range will earn a 50% share of Niko's existing interests in the Guayaguayare Block in return for drilling two onshore exploration wells. Range will also drill one offshore well (to be drilled from the shore) and one appraisal well contingent to exploration success, sharing costs with Niko on a 50/50 basis. The Guayaguayare Block increases the Company's acreage position in Trinidad by more than 280,000 acres and presents Range with an opportunity to add highly prospective acreage on trend with its existing exploration, development and secondary recovery projects, while leveraging its fleet of drilling and production rigs and operating experience within the region. Given the Company's ongoing production operations in South Quarry, Morne Diablo, and Beach Marcelle, Range is positioned to operate future discoveries, both onshore and offshore. Bid Round Update During the quarter, the Company submitted a bid for the St Mary' Block as part of the 2013 onshore bid round. The bid round selection is expected to be announced by the Ministry of Energy of Trinidad to the public during Q1 2014. GUATEMALA Subsequent to quarter end, Latin American Resources Ltd ("the Operator") has confirmed the Harold Lee 500 rig commenced drilling operations on the Atzam #5 well at the Atzam Oil Project. The Atzam #5 well was spudded on 14 January 2014 following a final operational meeting on site with the Operator, Schlumberger and the Ministry of Mines. The well will target the C18 and C19 carbonate reservoirs as the primary objectives, in addition to the current producing C17 carbonate reservoir in the Atzam #4 well. The Operator is managing the drilling programme with Schlumberger providing specialist logging and cementing services on the well. Increased Atzam #4 Production Rate Subsequent to quarter end, the Atzam #4 production rate was increased to over 150 bopd (from 110 bopd). The Operator plans to continue producing the Atzam #4 well on a restricted choke in order to maintain reservoir integrity during this initial production phase. Following the increase in the choke to 16/64 inches, the Operator will monitor the production profile at this new setting before opening the choke further. Tortugas Salt Dome Projects The Operator has been advancing operational plans to undertake the two well re-entries on the Tortugas Salt Dome structure planned for early 2014. GEORGIA During the quarter, Range and Operator, Strait Oil & Gas UK (Strait) finalised a programme for the development of Blocks VIa and VIb after the completion of an extensive data review. Agreement has been reached with the State Agency for the Regulation of Oil and Gas for the timetable of the drilling campaign with the final work programme passed by the Coordination Committee of the National Oil Corporation. This programme will involve the tender for drilling rigs as well as the procurement of all associated well services and equipment. Initial targets will be for oil and gas but it is anticipated that it will be necessary to hydraulically fracture the structures which lie in the Upper Bathonian section. The Operator also advised they will be determining the CBM potential of the reservoir. The drill programme has necessitated a revision of the PSA extending the drilling timetable into 2015. As previously announced, the Joint Venture ("JV") continues to advance discussions with potential farmâ€in partners and buy out parties. In the meantime the JV remains committed to progressing and meeting the commitments on the licenses. Conventional Conventional Oil Conventional Gas Undiscovered Oil / Gas (mmbbls) (Tcf) in Place (best estimate) (best estimate) Total Oil / Gas in 403 18.4 Place Range Attributable 181 8.3 (45%) * Low to high ranges of the in-place undiscovered oil and gas volumes have not yet been estimated. Range is currently undertaking further modelling work to provide such ranges CBM Reserve Proved (1P) Proved & Proved & Estimated Estimates Probable (2P) Probable Total Reserve Reserve (Tcf) & Gas-in-Place (Tcf) Possible (Tcf) (3P) Reserve (Tcf) Total Gas In Place 0 0 0.51 3.16 Range Attributable 0 0 0.23 1.42 (45%) Hydrocarbons in-place and Reserve Calculations for Blocks VI a and VI b COLOMBIA Farm-in interest from a number of parties with respect to Range's Colombian interest was received, and the Company will update the market on further developments. PUNTLAND Whilst there was little onâ€ground activity carried out by the Joint Venture in Puntland over the quarter, a number of key initiatives have been outlined by Range's partner and operator, Horn Petroleum (TSXV: HRN) with some preliminary work expected to commence in early 2014. This work will include field research and reconnaissance across both sites, faceâ€toâ€face liaison with key stakeholders and updated security assessments of both blocks (and potential drilling sites). As well as this proposed deployment, the Joint Venture was represented by Horn Petroleum COO, Mark Dingley, at the Presidential Inauguration of Puntland's newly elected fifth President, Dr Abdiweli Ali Gas. Dr Gas †who studied at several US universities, including Harvard †defeated the incumbent Abdirahman Farole by one vote in the recently held election. Mr Farole accepted defeat, saying the peaceful election was a model for the rest of Somalia. Range would like to publicly thank former President Farole for his time in office that saw the first oil exploration wells drilled in Puntland in over 20 years. We look forward to a strong relationship with the new President and government, which will hopefully see more incident free exploration in Puntland over the coming years. TEXAS The Company is proceeding with completion of its Texas asset sale for a total pre-tax cash consideration of US$30m (US$25m initial payment plus US$5m in royalty production payments to be received from future production) having concluded all key completion requirements. The Company understands that the delays in receiving the proceeds from the sale have largely been a result of unanticipated changes required for corporate restructuring by the purchaser, which have taken significantly longer than expected to resolve. The Company is continuing to work with the purchaser to enable sale completion. CORPORATE Appointments to the Board During the quarter, Range announced that as part of the Company's move to significant operational focus and expansion in Trinidad, a Board process commenced with the objective of finding a suitable CEO. Subsequent to quarter end, the Board of Range is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rory Scott Russell as new CEO to the Company, as well as the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors, Mr. Graham Lyon and Dr. Christian Bukovics. The details of these appointments can be found in the separate press release issued today. Proposed Merger with International Petroleum As previously announced, Range is considering a range of corporate alternatives to the original merger proposal given IOP's sale of its Russian and Kazak assets. The merger will not be proceeding, however constructive negotiations continue with regards to Range's $8m loan to IOP and commitment to generate significant returns from the transaction. Appendix 5B Summary - Consolidated Statement of Cashflow Current quarter Year to date Cash flows related to operating activities (6 months) $US'000 $US'000 1.1 Receipts from product sales and 5,756 11,993 related debtors 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration & (1,047) (1,837) evaluation (3,109) (6,702) (b) development (3,000) (6,054) (c) production (1,684) (3,324) (d) administration 1.3 Dividends received - - 1.4 Interest and other items of a similar nature received 1 5 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance (185) (873) paid 1.6 Taxes paid/refunded 1,247 1,139 1.7 Other (provide details if material) 1,483 2,513 Net Operating Cash Flows (538) (3,140) Cash flows related to investing activities 1.8 Payment for purchases of: (a) prospects - - (b) equity investments - - (c) other fixed assets (197) (234) 1.9 Proceeds from sale of: (a) prospects - - (b) equity investments - - (c) other fixed assets - - 1.10 Loans to other entities - (700) 1.11 Loans repaid by other entities - - 1.12 Other - net cash acquired on acquisition of subsidiary - - Net investing cash flows (197) (934) 1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows (carried forward) (735) (4,074) 1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows (brought forward) (735) (4,074) Cash flows related to financing activities 1.14 Proceeds from issues of shares, - 3,557 options, etc. 1.15 Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares - - 1.16 Proceeds from borrowings 4,714 12,385 1.17 Repayment of borrowings (2,671) (9,193) 1.18 Dividends paid - - 1.19 Other (provide details if material) - - Net financing cash flows 2,043 6,749 Net increase (decrease) in cash held 1,308 2,675 1.20 Cash at beginning of quarter/year to 6,572 5,205 date 1.21 Exchange rate adjustments to item 1.20 - - 1.22 Cash at end of quarter 7,880* 7,880* *This number includes US$3.48m performance bond for Colombia Issue of Shares Subsequent to quarter-end, Range Resources Limited announces the issue of the following securities: 173,798,011 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares issued in lieu of debt conversion and financing costs 3,923,077 Unlisted Options issued for debt conversion as per agreement (£0.013, 30 November 2016) 4,083,334 Unlisted Options issued for debt conversion as per agreement (£0.012, 31 December 2016) 20,545,457 Unlisted Options issued for debt conversion as per agreement (£0.011, 31 December 2016) 21,136,365 Unlisted Options issued for debt conversion as per agreement (£0.011, 31 January 2017) Application will be made for the 173,798,011 new shares to be admitted to trading on the ASX and AIM. Trading in the new shares is expected to commence on or around 7 February 2014. Following the issue of these securities the total number of securities on issue are as follows: 3,452,427,459 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares (RRS) 80,508,341 Listed Options ($0.05, 31 January 2016) 855,166 Unlisted Options (£0.04, 30 June 2015) 7,058,824 Unlisted Options (£0.17p, 30 April 2016) 5,180,000 Unlisted Options (£0.075p, 31 January 2017) 9,000,000 Unlisted Options (£0.125p, 31 March 2015) 17,921,146 Class B Performance Shares 15,708,801 Unlisted Options (£0.0615, 19 October 2015) 32,275,862 Unlisted Options (£0.05075, 30 November 2015) 5,000,000 Unlisted Options (A$0.10, 31 January 2016) 5,000,000 Unlisted Options (A$0.06, 10 February 2016) 146,533,850 Unlisted Options (£0.04, 30 April 2016) 5,000,000 Unlisted Options (£0.037, 11 July 2016) 476,190 Unlisted Options (£0.021, 27 July 2016) 952,381 Unlisted Options (£0.021, 29 July 2016) 6,714,284 Unlisted Options (£0.021, 31 August 2016) 9,000,000 Unlisted Options (£0.020, 31 August 2016) 3,947,369 Unlisted Options (£0.019, 30 September 2016) 8,666,670 Unlisted Options (£0.018, 30 September 2016) 694,445 Unlisted Options (£0.018, 31 October 2016) 2,205,885 Unlisted Options (£0.017, 31 October 2016) 1,250,000 Unlisted Options (£0.016, 31 October 2016) 17,333,334 Unlisted Options (£0.015, 31 October 2016) 3,000,000 Unlisted Options (£0.015, 30 November 2016) 1,428,571 Unlisted Options (£0.014, 30 November 2016) 3,923,077 Unlisted Options (£0.013, 30 November 2016) 2,000,000 Unlisted Options ($0.0321, 11 December 2016) 4,083,334 Unlisted Options (£0.012, 31 December 2016) 20,545,457 Unlisted Options (£0.011, 31 December 2016) 21,136,365 Unlisted Options (£0.011, 31 January 2017) Yours faithfully Peter Landau Executive Director Contacts Range Resources Limited Buchanan (Financial PR - UK) Rory Scott Russell Tim Thompson T: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000 E: rangeresources@buchanan.uk.com GMP Securities Europe LLP RFC Ambrian Limited (Nominated Advisor) (Joint Broker) Stuart Laing Richard Greenfield / Rob Collins / T: +61 (8) 9480 2500 Alexandra Carse T: +44 (0) 207 647 2800 Fox-Davies Capital Limited (Joint Broker) Old Park Lane Capital (Joint Broker) Daniel Fox-Davies Michael Parnes T: +44 (0) 203 463 5000 T: +44 (0) 207 493 8188 PPR (Financial PR - Australia) Dahlman Rose & Company (Principal American Liaison) David Tasker OTCQX International Market (U.S.) T: +61 (8) 9388 0944 Christopher Weekes / Stephen Nash E: david.tasker@ppr.com.au T: +1 (212)-372-5766 Range Background Range Resources Limited is a dual listed (ASX:RRS; AIM:RRL) oil & gas exploration company with oil & gas interests in Trinidad; Guatemala; Colombia; Puntland, Somalia; the Republic of Georgia and Texas, USA, and Colombia. In Trinidad Range holds a 100% interest in holding companies with three onshore production licenses and fully operational drilling subsidiary. Independently assessed Proved (P1) reserves in place of 17.5 MMBO with 25.2 MMBO of proved, probable and possible (3P) reserves and an additional 81 MMBO of unrisked prospective resources. Range also has a farm in with Niko Resources giving it exposure to circa 280,000 acres of prospective onshore and offshore acreage. In the Republic of Georgia, Range holds a 45% farm-in interest in onshore blocks VIa and VIb, covering approx. 7,000sq.km. The Company is focussing on a revised development strategy that will focus on low-cost, shallow appraisal drilling of the contingent resources around the Tkibuli-Shaori ("Tkibuli") coal deposit, which straddles the central sections of the Company's two blocks, along with attracting potential farm-in partners across the license areas given the recent review performed across the licenses. In Puntland, Range holds a 20% working interest in two licenses encompassing the highly prospective Dharoor and Nugaal valleys. The operator and 60% interest holder, Horn Petroleum Corp. (TSXV:HRN) has completed two exploration wells and will continue with a further seismic and well programme over the next 12-18 months. Range is earning a 65% (option to move to 75%) interest in highly prospective licences in the Putumayo Basin in Southern Colombia. Farmâ€in interest from a number of parties has been received and preparations for the seismic programme will be initiated subject to further financing becoming available. Range has taken a strategic stake (19.9%) in Citation Resources Limited (ASX: CTR) which holds a 60% interest in Latin American Resources (LAR). LAR holds an 80-100% interest in two oil and gas development and exploration blocks in Guatemala with Canadian NI 51-101 certified proved plus probable (2P) reserves of 2.3 MMBBL (100% basis). Range also holds a 20% interest in LAR. Table of Reserves and Resources Detailed below are the estimated reserves for the Range project portfolio. Gross Oil Reserves Range's Net Attributable Project 1P 2P 3P Interest 1P 2P 3P Operator Oil & NGL - mmbbls Trinidad 17.5 20.2 25.2 100% 17.5 20.2 25.2 Range Guatemala * 2.3* * 32% * 0.74* * Latin American Resources Total Oil & 17.5 22.5 25.2 17.5 20.9 25.2 Liquids Gas Reserves - Bcf Georgia - CBM - - 508 45% - - 229 Strait Oil & Gas Total Gas - - 508 - - 203 Reserves * The reserves estimate for the Guatemalan Blocks in which LAR (and CTR) have an interest in is as reported by CTR. CTR has not reported 1P and 3P estimates, but Range is seeking such information from CTR for future reporting purposes. Detailed below are the estimated resources and oil-in-place delineated across Range's portfolio of project interests. Gross Oil Resources Range's Net Attributable Project Low Best/ High Interest Low Best/ High Operator Mean Mean Contingent Oil Resources - mmbbls Guatemala - 20.1 - 32% - 6.4 - Latin American Resources Total Contingent - 20.1 - - 6.4 - Resources Prospective Oil Resources - mmbbls Trinidad (BM & MD) 8.1 40.5 81.0 100% 8.1 40.5 81.0 Range Trinidad - Niko JV 20.3 101.5 203.0 40%* 8.1 40.6 81.2 Range onshore Trinidad - Niko JV 6.6 33.0 66.0 32.5%* 2.1 10.7 21.5 Range offshore Total Prospective 35.0 175.0 350.0 18.3 91.8 183.7 Resources Undiscovered Oil-In-Place - mmbbls Puntland - 16,000 - 20% - 3,200 - Horn Petroleum Georgia - 403 - 45% - 181 - Strait Oil & Gas Colombia - 7.8 - 65-75% - 5.1 - - Petro 5.8 Caribbean Undiscovered Gas-In-Place - Tcf Georgia - - 18.44 - 45% - 8.30 - Strait Oil & Conventional Gas Georgia - CBM - 3.16 - 45% - 1.42 - Strait Oil & Gas *Range's interest in the Niko JV resources are subject to completing its earn-in obligations. With the exception of Guatemala, all of the technical information, including information in relation to reserves and resources that is contained in this document has been reviewed internally by the Company's technical advisor, Mr Mark Patterson. Mr Patterson is a petroleum geologist and geophysicist who is a suitably qualified person with over 30 years' experience in assessing hydrocarbon reserves and has reviewed the release and consents to the inclusion of the technical information. The reserves estimates for the 3 Trinidad blocks have been formulated by Forrest A. Garb & Associates, Inc. (FGA). FGA is an international petroleum engineering and geologic consulting firm staffed by experienced engineers and geologists. Collectively FGA staff has more than a century of worldâ€wide experience. FGA have consented in writing to the reference to them in this announcement and to the estimates of oil and natural gas liquids provided. The definitions for oil and gas reserves are in accordance with SEC Regulation Sâ€X an in accordance with the guidelines of the Society of Petroleum Engineers ("SPE"). The SPE Reserve definitions can be found on the SPE website at spe.org. In granting its consent to the public disclosure of this press release with respect to the Company's Trinidad operations, Petrotrin makes no representation or warranty as to the adequacy or accuracy of its contents and disclaims any liability that may arise because of reliance on it. The TSX certified 51-101 certified reserves with respect to the Guatemalan project are as reported by ASX listed Company Citation Resources (ASX: CTR). CTR has not reported 1P and 3P estimates, but Range is seeking such information from CTR for future reporting purposes. The prospective resource estimates for the two Dharoor Valley prospects are internal estimates reported by Africa Oil Corp, the operator of the joint venture, which are based on volumetric and related assessments by Gaffney, Cline & Associates. The technical information included in this Announcement with respect to Georgia was prepared by Dr. M. Arif Yukler, COO of SOG Georgia. Dr Yukler is a geologist who is a suitably qualified person with more than 38 years of experience in the international oil & gas industry, and in assessing hydrocarbon reserves. Dr Yukler has advised companies and government entities of all size from small caps to super-majors, as well as state regulatory authorities on the management of resources and exploration areas. Dr. Yukler has reviewed the release and consents to the inclusion of the technical information with respect to Georgia. Reserve information on the Putumayo 1 Well published by Ecopetrol 1987. SPE Definitions for Proved, Probable, Possible Reserves and Prospective Resources Proved Reserves are those quantities of petroleum, which by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be commercially recoverable, from a given date forward, from known reservoirs and under defined economic conditions, operating methods, and government regulations. Probable Reserves are those additional Reserves which analysis of geoscience and engineering data indicate are less likely to be recovered than Proved Reserves but more certain to be recovered than Possible Reserves. Possible Reserves are those additional reserves which analysis of geoscience and engineering data indicate are less likely to be recoverable than Probable Reserves. 1P refers to Proved Reserves, 2P refers to Proved plus Probable Reserves and 3P refers to Proved plus Probable plus Possible Reserves. Prospective Resources are those quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from undiscovered accumulations by application of future development projects. Prospective Resources have both an associated chance of discovery and a chance of development. Prospective Resources are further subdivided in accordance with the level of certainty associated with recoverable estimates assuming their discovery and development and may be sub-classified based on project maturity. Contingent Resources are those quantities of hydrocarbons which are estimated, on a given date, to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations, but which are not currently considered to be commercially recoverable. Undiscovered Oil-In-Place is that quantity of oil which is estimated, on a given date, to be contained in accumulations yet to be discovered. The estimated potentially recoverable portion of such accumulations is classified as Prospective Resources, as defined above.
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