Interim Results
Anglesey Mining plc
Interim Report 30 September 2002
Since publication of the annual report in August metal prices have
remained low and the company has continued to minimize its activities in
order to conserve its funds. Expenses during the period have been kept
to a bare minimum and work on the development of Parys Mountain as a
base metal mine was very limited. Other possible opportunities at Parys
are receiving attention.
The financial results for the period show a loss of £68,773 compared to
a loss of £51,116 in the same period last year. The increase is
attributable to last year's figures being somewhat below normal and to
higher administration and share quotation expenses being incurred this
year.
The outlook for base metal mining remains poor. Chinese production
continues to influence the market, China now being the world's largest
producer of zinc. It is to be hoped that the recent admission of China
to the World Trade Organisation will result in higher local consumption
and better safety standards in Chinese mines both of which may have
positive effects on the metal price.
In June 2002 a new working capital agreement was concluded with Juno
Limited, the company's largest shareholder, in order to provide funding
for the company's routine expenses. Negotiations continued with the
lessor of the eastern part of the Parys Mountain property with regard to
the settlement of outstanding rent and a reduction of the ongoing rent
payable; no conclusion has yet been reached. Recently the company opened
discussions with Intermine Limited, the holder of a 4% net profits
royalty on base metal production, in an effort to seek alternatives to
advance payments due until production commences and on the settlement of
outstanding amounts payable.
The company has an important geological resource of 6.5 million tonnes
at Parys Mountain which has been identified and described in independent
geological reports. This resource is beyond and separate from the old
workings and has a combined average grade for zinc, copper and lead of
over 10%. There are also estimated to be 60,000 ounces of gold and 250
tonnes (8 million ounces) of silver in this resource. Parys Mountain
will continue to be held, awaiting development in accordance the 1990
feasibility study, until metal prices improve.
Further exploration in planned at Parys Mountain with the objective of
developing a significantly larger deposit which should support a higher
production rate. A larger deposit would be economic at lower metal
prices and would also result in a longer mine life than anticipated in
the feasibility study. A drilling programme would form a major part of
such exploration. New financing is essential for the company's planned
exploration and other programmes.
On behalf of the board of directors
John F Kearney
Chairman
19 December 2002
Unaudited consolidated balance sheet
30 30
September September
2002 2001
Fixed assets £ £
Intangible assets 7,126,666 9,255,884
Tangible assets 185,136 185,407
Total fixed assets 7,311,802 9,441,291
Current assets
Debtors 103,535 100,938
Cash 2,271 9,288
Total current assets 105,806 110,226
Current liabilities (note
1)
Creditors - amounts due (1,188,873) (998,847)
within one year
Net current liabilities (1,083,067) (888,621)
Net assets 6,228,735 8,552,670
Shareholders' funds
Share capital 6,673,247 6,673,247
Share premium 5,737,146 5,737,346
Profit & loss account - (6,181,658) (3,857,923)
deficit
Total shareholders' funds 6,228,735 8,552,670
Equity shareholders' 717,977 3,041,837
funds
Non equity 5,510,833 5,510,833
shareholders' funds
Notes : -
1 Current liabilities include £936,677 (2001 - £807,332) due to Juno
Limited, the ultimate parent company.
2 The half year figures are unaudited. The accounts have been prepared
on a basis consistent with that of the accounts for the year ended 31
March 2002. The auditors' report on those accounts was not qualified
(but contained reference to fundamental uncertainties) and did not
contain a statement under section 237 of the Companies Act 1985.
3 This interim statement is being posted to all shareholders and is
displayed on the company's website at www.angleseymining.co.uk. Copies
are available on request from the company's registered office.
Unaudited consolidated profit and loss account
Six months to Six months to
30 September 30 September
2002 2001
£ £
Turnover - -
Net operating expenses 32,683 17,672
- continuing operations
Interest receivable - -
Interest payable 36,090 33,444
Loss on ordinary activities before and 68,773 51,116
after taxation
Loss per share - basic 0.06 pence 0.04 pence
Loss per share - fully diluted 0.06 pence 0.04 pence
The directors are unable to recommend a dividend.
There are no minority interests or extraordinary items.
Unaudited consolidated cash flow statement
Six months to 30 Six months to 30
September 2002 September 2001
£ £
Net cash outflow from (23,380) (28,962)
continuing
operating activities
Returns on investments and
servicing of finance
Interest paid (2) (68)
Capital expenditure and
financial investment
Payments to acquire (7,513) (13,356)
intangible fixed assets
Net cash outflow from capital (7,513) (13,356)
investment
and financial investment
Net cash outflow before (30,895) (42,386)
financing
Financing
Increase in loans 20,000 50,930
Expenses of share issues in - -
year
20,000 50,930
(Decrease) / increase in cash (10,895) 8,544
Corporate office telephone - 01248 361333 fax - 01248 361419
Email - mail@angleseymining.co.uk Web - www.angleseymining.co.uk
Registered office - Parys Mountain, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68 9RE