3rd Quarter Results

Caledonia Mining Corporation 14 November 2005 CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION THIRD QUARTER REPORT: 2005 2005 THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Barbrook Gold Mine - Gold production decreased to 1,497 ounces (Q2: 1,712 ounces) as a result of gold losses in the carbon removal circuit and having to mill development ore which reduced the mining grade. The plant feed-grade for the quarter was 4.37 g/t (Q2:4.80 g/t). Compared to the nine months to September 2004, gold production increased by over 400% from 801 ounces to 4,134 ounces. - The plant throughput at 20,451 tonnes (Q2: 18,528 tonnes) was the highest since the plant restart in 2003. - Expansion of the metallurgical plant to treat 15,000 tonnes per month is currently underway. Initial construction started in late September and is expected to take 3 to 4 months at an estimated cost of $1.51 million to be funded from operating cash flows. The plant expansion incorporates ultra-fine milling, flash flotation of the whole primary mill discharge, and an eight-tank new Resin-in-Leach (RIL) circuit with longer retention time. - As previously reported, the decision on the construction of a Biox(R) plant will be deferred until this plant expansion is completed and has been assessed. Exploration - First phase of drilling on the Grasvally platinum property was completed in August with a total of 979 meters drilled during the quarter to complete the four-hole program. - Exploration drilling at Rooipoort and adjoining areas of Grasvally has identified a number of target areas. A drilling program for 2006 is under preparation. - A series of exploration targets has been identified along 12km of known gold bearing structures at the Eersteling Gold Project. Exploration in these areas is planned for 2006. - Four holes totaling 392 meters were drilled adjacent to the Stellaria diamondiferous kimberlite at the Kikerk Lake joint venture in Canada. - Eleven targets have been identified for the Mulonga Plain drilling program which was started in October. Corporate - During September, Caledonia amended the terms of 27,232,909 outstanding share purchase warrants. All the warrants were exercisable at $0.11 per share on or before October 31, 2005. - During the quarter, 625,000 warrants were exercised, raising $69,000. Subsequently, a further 16,238,962 were exercised, raising an additional $1,786,000. - Discussions with a number of large cobalt end-users continue with a view to signing long- term purchase agreements. 2005 OBJECTIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS 2005 Objectives Achievements to end September 2005 Return Barbrook Gold Mine in Over 400% increase in gold production compared South Africa to economic gold to the nine months to September 2004, from 801 production. ounces to 4,134 ounces and tonnes milled have increased from 20,296 to 51,676. Commenced capital projects to expand the mine and plant throughput to 15,000 tpm. Continue developing additional Development during the quarter was focused on reserves and resources at opening up the ore bodies for mining and on Barbrook Gold Mine. the development of additional ore reserves. Obtain the Prospecting Rights for Obtained the Prospecting Rights for Grasvally. the Grasvally portions of the Drilling programme completed with 4,094 metres Rooipoort Platinum Exploration drilled during the second and third quarters Project. on Grasvally. Complete the feasibility studies Biox(R) testwork was almost complete at the of installing a Biox(R) bacterial end of the third quarter. Updated Biox(R) leach and/or ultra-fine milling operating costs have been determined. The test and/or Dense Media Separation results will enable a final Biox(R) plant circuit at Barbrook Gold Mine and design to be completed. The design will be commence construction. tailored to the current plant expansion, however the decision to proceed with Biox(R) will be postponed until the plant expansion has been assessed. Ultra fine-milling testwork has been completed and shows a significant reduction in gold residue losses from the plant. There is also a potential saving in the milling cost. Ultra fine-milling is included in the 15,000 tpm plant expansion circuit. Identify the platinum resource on Commenced modeling of the deposit, based on the Rooipoort and Grasvally the drilling results, to produce grade tonnage properties which form the and percentage waste curves in order to Rooipoort Platinum Exploration develop insitu mineable values for the various Project in South Africa. scenarios. This will form the basis for reporting an 'inferred resource', i.e. potentially economic based on the mining and processing criteria. From the existing exploration Follow-up aeromagnetic survey and gold-in-soil information and the recently results together with compilation of previous completed high resolution work has highlighted the near surface gold airborne Geophysics and Soil potential along 12km of known gold bearing Chemical Programs, identify and structures in the Eersteling area. Similar drill possible extensions to the compilation in the Zandrivier area has known ore zones on the Eersteling identified a number of potential target and Zandrivier Mining Licence structures for similar work. areas. Confirm the feasibility of Further testwork by Mintek continued. producing an economic cobalt Reinterpretation of the airborne geophysical concentrate from the Nama data was commenced and completed during July. property in Zambia. Construct a A number of as yet untested areas have been pilot plant at Nama to produce a identified for follow-up. cobalt concentrate for testing. Conclude an agreement with a Signed Letter of Intent with a Refinery and cobalt end producer to purchase they have commenced preliminary testwork. An cobalt concentrate produced at amendment to the existing Environmental Brief Nama or possibly form a strategic to allow pilot plant operations has been alliance to achieve this approved by the Environmental Council of objective. Zambia. Seek a joint-venture partner to Discussion ongoing with various interested commence an exploration program parties. at the Kadola copper/cobalt and the Eureka copper/gold properties in Zambia. Expand the Board of Directors to Rupert Pardoe joined the Board as address ongoing Corporate non-executive Chairman and the various Board Governance requirements. Committees were restructured accordingly. Implement succession plans for Succession plan developed and being senior executive and operational considered. staff. Strengthen the Investor Relations Appointed BuckBias as Caledonia's IR and PR and Public Relations functions. consultants for all markets. List Caledonia on the London Caledonia successfully listed on AIM on June Stock Exchange Alternative 27 with an issue of 34,888,888 new shares. Investment Market with an issue of new shares to support the activities required to meet these objectives. Management's Responsibility for Financial Reporting To the Shareholders of Caledonia Mining Corporation: The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Caledonia were prepared by management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada, consistently applied and within the framework of the summary of significant accounting policies in these consolidated financial statements. Management is responsible for all information in the quarterly report. All financial and operating data in the quarterly report is consistent, where appropriate, with that contained in the audited 2004 consolidated annual financial statements. The Board of Directors discharges its responsibilities for the consolidated financial statements primarily through the activities of its Audit Committee composed of three directors, none of whom is a member of management. This Committee meets with management to ensure that it is performing its responsibility to maintain financial controls and systems and to approve the quarterly consolidated financial statements of Caledonia. The consolidated financial statements have not been reviewed by Caledonia's auditors. CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION November 1, 2005 Management's Discussion and Analysis Expressed in Canadian Dollars This discussion provides updated information to the Management Discussion and Analysis contained in Caledonia's Annual Report for 2004 and in the Second Quarter 2005 Report. Where no comments are made, there are no updates to report since the publication of the Second Quarter Report on August 12, 2005. OPERATIONAL REVIEW Barbrook Mines Limited The momentum of production improvements reported in the second quarter continued in July and August. During September, production was affected by crusher problems. Tonnage milled during the quarter totaled 20,451 grading 4.37 g/t (Q2: 18,582 tonnes grading 4.80 g/t). Gold production decreased by 11% to 47kg (1,497 ounces) compared to 53kg (1,712 ounces) in the second quarter largely the result of metallurgical recoveries decreasing to 52% compared to 60% and the milling of development ore which dropped the mill feed grade. The decrease in metallurgical recoveries resulted from gold losses in the carbon separation circuit. A new Metallurgical Plant Manager was appointed and started work during late September 2005. As reported last quarter, the mining sequence necessitated that a lower than average grade block of ore be mined during July and August adversely affecting the feed grade to the plant. A concerted effort was made to improve the grade from underground however this did not materialize in the plant feed because of dilution from lower grade material in both the underground and surface stockpiles. To improve mining efficiency and working conditions, long-hole drilling equipment was commissioned in the stoping area in October. Because of the crusher problems underground crews have concentrated on development advance. In addition to opening up Taylor's zone on 7 level, stope preparation work has been conducted for Taylor's zone on 10A level and for Twala's zone on 10 level. Development to access the Victory/Daylight zone from the main tramming level is continuing. This development will provide an opportunity to transport ore from these zones to the metallurgical plant. Development advance during the quarter totaled 857 meters compared with 656 meters advance in the second quarter. Design for a plant expansion to 15,000 tonnes per month were finalized and initial construction began in September. The cost is estimated at $1.51 million and will be funded from operating cash flows. Construction will take 3 to 4 months and incorporates the present crusher circuit, the installed and rehabilitated 1,300kw primary mill, a new flash flotation cell treating the whole mill discharge, the existing rougher, scavenger and cleaner (partial) flotation sections. The flotation concentrate will be cleaned of the preg-robbing organic carbon contaminant in an expanded Deister table/multi wash-cyclone circuit. The virtually carbon-free concentrate will be ultra-fine milled in a new milling circuit, pre-oxidised/conditioned in an expanded 'Aachen' circuit. Gold will be recovered in a new and larger eight-tank RIL section using existing, rehabilitated carbon-in-leach tanks from the original Barbrook circuit and a new resin elution plant and expanded gold electro-winning circuit. Ultra fine-milling testwork has been completed and shows a significant reduction in gold residue losses from the plant. There is also a potential saving in the milling cost. Ultra fine-milling is included in the plant expansion. As mentioned last quarter, the decision on whether or not to construct a Biox(R) metallurgical process has been deferred until the expanded plant is operational in 2006 and its gold recoveries can be economically quantified. However, in preparation of a final decision, Biox(R) testwork was almost complete at the end of the third quarter and updated Biox(R) operating costs have been determined. The test results will enable a final Biox(R) plant design to be completed. Tragically, one of our employees was killed in an underground accident at Barbrook on October 7, 2005. An enquiry into the accident was held by Barbrook management and by the Department of Mines and Energy ('DME'). The results of the DME enquiry are awaited. Barbrook Mines Ltd. - Production Results 3rd Quarter 2005 2004 Ore mined Tonnes 22,931 11,824 Development advance Meters 857 628 Ore milled Tonnes 20,451 11,567 Grade milled g/t 4.37 5.60 Gold sold Ounces 1,497 386 During October a failure in the electrical earth (grounding) protection was identified on the Barbrook property. This required upgrading of the electrical infrastructure. The Barbrook operation was interrupted for two weeks while this work was carried out. Operations resumed on October 31st. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS For the quarter ended September 30, 2005, Caledonia recorded an operating loss of $1.3 million ($0.004 per share) compared with an operating loss of $1.9 million ($0.006 per share) in 2004 and an operating loss of $0.7 million ($0.003 per share) in 2003. The net loss after all expenses, increased amortization charges as a result of a change in application of the amortization policy (see Note 3), ongoing exploration and assay costs, Nama testwork costs and unrealized exchange losses (see Note 3) was $2.6 million ($0.008 per share) for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Previously reported results, which excluded amortization, were a net loss of $2.2 million ($0.008 per share) in 2004 and a net loss of $1.1 million ($0.005 per share) in 2003. Financing During the quarter, 625,000 warrants were exercised, raising $69,000. Subsequently, a further 16,238,962 were exercised, raising an additional $1,786,000. Barbrook outsourced its consumable stores operation resulting in a once-off cash inflow of $543,000 from the sale of its consumables inventory. EXPLORATION AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Eersteling Gold Exploration Project, South Africa Field work focussed on mapping of known mineralised reef structures around the Doreen Shaft and the Pienaar and Girlie Reefs. Compilation of previous information was integrated with the results of the high resolution aeromagnetic survey flown in January 2005 and gold-in-soil sampling completed in the 1st quarter. The near surface gold potential of at least 8km of gold bearing structures along the Doreen, Pienaar and Girlie structures was highlighted. Only Girlie has been systematically drilled (by Anglo American in 1980's) and has a shaft to 60m with limited development. Pienaar was excavated on surface to 10m depth by Eersteling's predecessors in early 1990's. Doreen has a 60m shaft and 100m of underground development on strike as well as a number of old winzes in an oxide zone and has been systematically trenched. These trenches are currently being cleaned and resampled. This will be followed by similar work along the Pienaar strike. Apart from the 220m Franka shaft that was used to access and mine the Maltz reef by previous owners, all other reefs are essentially unmined. Diamond drilling is planned to commence early in 2006 to systematically test the structures initially to 100m depth. Zandrivier Mine Area, South Africa This area lies some 20km ENE of the Eersteling Mine Area. Similar compilation of previous records has commenced. Integration with new high resolution aeromagnetic survey flown in January 2005 will assist to identify priority target areas for further work. Rooipoort Platinum Exploration Project, South Africa In all forty five holes totalling 16,594 meters have been drilled at Rooipoort and have produced a wealth of geological and assay data that provides a platform for further assessment of the platinum group elements / nickel / copper and gold potential of this and adjoining properties. Exploration work on the Rooipoort Project has proved the existence of extensive zones of platinum group elements and gold, nickel and copper sulphide mineralization in rocks that can be correlated with the Critical Zone of the Bushveld Complex, the host to nearly all the major producing platinum mines in the world. Grasvally Platinum Exploration Project, South Africa A total of 979 meters was drilled on the Grasvally property during the quarter. This completes the current phase of drilling. Composite results from the nine holes drilled at Grasvally will be included in the Project Status Report. Eric Roodt B.Sc (Hons), Pr.Nat.Sci., Senior Geologist is the Qualified Person for the Eersteling, Rooipoort and Grasvally Exploration Projects. Nama Cobalt Project, Zambia Caledonia has signed a Letter of Intent with a large cobalt refinery as the first step towards an agreement for the long-term supply of cobalt concentrates from Nama. The refinery is conducting preliminary metallurgical testwork on concentrate samples recovered from the 'A' anomaly at Nama. This work is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter. Provided that a commercial process is satisfactory, the details of the long-term purchase agreement will be finalized and a pilot plant will be built as soon as practical at Nama with technical assistance from the refinery. A re-interpretation of the airborne geophysics was completed during the quarter and has identified hitherto untested areas for further exploration and improved the understanding of the structural control over the mineralization of the properties. A follow-up study is now being commissioned to confirm these conclusions. This work should be completed by year end. Discussions are being held with a number of other large cobalt end-users regarding long-term purchase agreements. Kikerk Lake Diamond Project, Canada The summer drilling program consisting of four holes and totaling 392 meters was completed in August. Three holes were drilled close to the Stellaria diamondiferous kimberlite, the fourth hole tested an unresolved indicator mineral anomaly 200 meters east of Stellaria. The drilling indicates a rapid decrease in kimberlite mass immediately east and west of the Stellaria discovery holes. Mulonga Plain Diamond Project, Zambia Eleven targets have been identified for the drilling program which started in September and is progressing well. The drill program, which will be completed in the fourth quarter, is concentrating on the eastern portion of the extensive (120 x 15 kilometer) high-abundance kimberlitic indicator mineral anomaly identified by Motapa Diamonds Inc., the Project Manager. An airborne gravity survey was flown over this eastern portion at the end of last year. The targets being tested include both gravity and magnetic anomalies. SUPPLEMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS On September 14, 2005 Caledonia amended the terms of 27,232,909 outstanding share purchase warrants which had exercise dates from September 29 to October 26, 2005 and were exercisable at $0.55 per share. All warrants became exercisable at $0.11 per share on or before October 31, 2005, of which 16,863,962 were exercised and the balance expired unexercised. As at September 30, 2005 the following securities were outstanding: 336,626,174 common shares. 16,898,000 common share purchase options at an average price of $0.21 maturing at various dates until February 1, 2015. 26,607,909 common share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of $0.11 per share until October 31, 2005. Barbrook elected to outsource its consumable stores operation to a division of Afrox Safety Limited ('Afrox') that specializes in stores management. In addition to the anticipated ongoing cost benefits, Afrox purchased the existing inventory of consumables at the full book value of $543,000, paid on commencement of the outsourcing arrangement in October. Both the exercising of the warrants and the outsourcing agreement added significantly to cash reserves in the fourth quarter. Caledonia Mining Corporation Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands of Canadian dollars) September 30, December 31, (Unaudited) 2005 2004 Assets Current Cash and short term deposits 94 6,470 Accounts receivable 361 316 Inventories 621 508 Prepaid expenses 168 187 --------- --------- 1,244 7,481 Investment at cost 79 79 Capital assets 6,897 7,158 Mineral properties 11,452 8,948 --------- --------- 19,672 23,666 ---------------------------------- --------- --------- Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current Accounts payable 1,066 1,062 Provision for site restoration 407 423 --------- --------- 1,473 1,485 --------- --------- Shareholders' Equity Share capital (Note 1) 176,539 173,304 Contributed surplus 742 480 Compensation warrants 468 321 Deficit (159,550) (151,924) --------- --------- 18,199 22,181 --------- --------- 19,672 23,666 ---------------------------------- --------- --------- Caledonia Mining Corporation Consolidated Statements of Deficit (in thousands of Canadian dollars) Three month period ended Nine month period ended September 30, September 30, (Unaudited) 2005 2004 2003 2005 2004 2003 Deficit, beginning of period (156,986) (145,180) (128,955) (151,924) (142,020) (127,325) Net (loss) for the period (2,564) (2,250) (1,080) (7,626) (5,410) (2,710) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Deficit, end of period (159,550) (147,430) (130,035) (159,550) (147,430) (130,035) Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts) Three month period ended Nine month period ended September 30, September 30, (Unaudited) 2005 2004 2003 2005 2004 2003 Revenue and operating costs Revenue from sales 743 202 259 2,189 372 312 Operating costs 2,052 2,054 929 6,193 4,765 2,249 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Operating profit (loss) (1,309) (1,852) (670) (4,004) (4,393) (1,937) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Costs and expenses General and 341 365 378 1,565 1,324 1,006 administrative Interest 4 (10) 24 9 53 63 Other expense 910 43 8 2,048 (347) (296) (income) (Note 3) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- 1,255 398 410 3,622 1,030 773 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (Loss) before non-controlling interest (2,564) (2,250) (1,080) (7,626) (5,423) (2,710) Non-controlling interest - - - - (13) - --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net (loss) for the period (2,564) (2,250) (1,080) (7,626) (5,410) (2,710) ------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Operating (loss) per share (Note 2) Basic and fully diluted ($0.004) ($0.006) ($0.003) ($0.013) ($0.015) ($0.009) Net (loss) per share (Note 2) Basic and fully diluted ($0.008) ($0.008) ($0.005) ($0.024) ($0.019) ($0.012) ------------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Caledonia Mining Corporation Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands of Canadian dollars) Three month period ended Nine month period ended September 30, September 30, (Unaudited) 2005 2004 2003 2005 2004 2003 Cash provided by (used in) Operating activities Operating (loss) for the period (1,309) (1,852) (670) (4,004) (4,393) (1,937) Other costs and expenses and non-controlling interests (1,255) (398) (410) (3,622) (1,017) (773) Adjustments to reconcile net cash from operations 690 162 8 1,208 (430) 42 (Note 4) Changes in non-cash working capital 107 (203) (180) (135) (360) (516) balances (Note 4) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (1,767) (2,291) (1,252) (6,553) (6,200) (3,184) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Investing activities Expenditures on capital assets (79) (451) (214) (335) (1,565) (408) Expenditures on mineral properties (611) (563) (110) (2,723) (1,242) (1,191) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (690) (1,014) (324) (3,058) (2,807) (1,599) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Financing activities Loan payable - - - - - (44) Issue of share capital net of issue 69 - 4,671 3,235 14,167 7,191 costs (Note 1) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- 69 - 4,671 3,235 14,167 7,147 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Increase (decrease) in (2,388) (3,305) 3,095 (6,376) 5,160 2,364 cash for the period Cash and cash equivalents, beginning 2,482 12,644 1,133 6,470 4,179 1,864 of period --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 94 9,339 4,228 94 9,339 4,228 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Caledonia Mining Corporation Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Unaudited) For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003 Nature of Business The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties for the exploitation of base and precious metals. The ability of the Company to recover the amounts shown for its capital assets and mineral properties is dependent upon the existence of economically recoverable reserves, the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary financing to complete exploration and development, and future profitable production or proceeds from the disposition of such capital assets and mineral properties. Basis of Presentation These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of a going concern, which contemplates that the Company will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon attaining profitable operations and obtaining sufficient financing to meet its liabilities, its obligations with respect to operating expenditures and expenditures required on its mineral properties. Measurement Uncertainties Preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas requiring estimates relate to mineral resources, future cash flows associated with capital assets and mineral properties. Management's calculation of reserves and resources and cash flows are based upon engineering and geological estimates and financial estimates including gold prices and operating costs. The amount ultimately recovered could be materially different than the estimated values. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company together with all its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. The Company's consolidated (all 100% owned) subsidiaries are Barbrook Mines Limited ('Barbrook'), Eersteling Gold Mining Company Limited (100% owned since June 2004) ('Eersteling'), Greenstone Management Services (Proprietary) Limited, Fintona Investments (Proprietary) Limited, Maid O' Mist (Proprietary) Limited, Caledonia Mining (Zambia) Limited, Caledonia Kadola Limited, Caledonia Nama Limited and Caledonia Western Limited. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents represent cash on hand in operating bank accounts and money market funds. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Revenue Recognition Revenue from the sale of precious metals is recognized when the benefits of ownership are transferred and the receipt of proceeds is substantially assured. Capital Assets Producing Assets Producing assets are recorded at cost less grants, accumulated amortization and write-downs. Producing assets are amortized using the straight line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful life of the producing assets ranges up to 10 years. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are charged to operations; major improvements and replacements which extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and amortized over the remaining useful life of that asset. Barbrook continues to undertake activities to re-establish commercial operations and has been presented as a producing asset in these financial statements for 2005, 2004 and 2003. Non-Producing Assets Non-producing assets are recorded at cost less write downs. At the time of commercial production, the assets are reclassified as producing and amortized in the manner described above. Mineral Properties Producing Properties When and if properties are placed in production, the applicable capitalized costs are amortized using the unit-of-production method on the ratio of reserve tonnes of ore mined or processed to the estimated proven and probable mineral reserves as defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Barbrook continues to undertake activities to re-commence commercial operations and has been presented as a producing asset in these financial statements for 2005, 2004 and 2003. Of the 22,931 tonnes mined during the third Quarter, 8,777 were from reserves with the balance from other sources, including development. Non-Producing Properties Costs relating to the acquisition, exploration and development of non-producing resource properties which are held by the Company or through its participation in joint ventures are capitalized until such time as either economically recoverable ore reserves are established or the properties are sold or abandoned. A decision to abandon, reduce or expand activity on a specific project is based upon many factors including general and specific assessments of mineral reserves, anticipated future mineral prices, anticipated costs of developing and operating a producing mine, the expiration date of mineral property leases, and the general likelihood that the Company will continue exploration on the project. However, based on the results at the conclusion of each phase of an exploration program, properties that are not suitable as prospects are re-evaluated to determine if future exploration is warranted and that carrying values are appropriate. The ultimate recovery of these costs depends on the discovery and development of economic ore reserves or the sale of the properties or the mineral rights. The amounts shown for non-producing resource properties do not necessarily reflect present or future values. Strategic Alliances The Company has entered into various agreements under which the participants earn a right to participate in the mineral property by incurring exploration expenditures in accordance with the conditions of the agreements. Upon satisfaction of the conditions of any agreement, a joint venture may be formed with customary joint venture terms and provisions and then accounted for on a proportionate consolidation basis. Until a joint venture is formed only expenditures on the properties incurred by the Company are reflected in these financial statements. Foreign Currency Translation Balances of the Company denominated in foreign currencies and the accounts of its foreign subsidiaries are translated into Canadian dollars as follows: (i) current assets and liabilities at period end rates; (ii) all other assets and liabilities at historical rates, and (iii) revenue and expense transactions at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period. Exchange gains or losses arising on these translations are reflected in income in the period incurred. Gains and losses arising on translation of long-term foreign currency denominated liabilities at each year end are reflected in income. Asset Retirement Obligation Effective January 1, 2004 the Company adopted the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Standard 3110, 'Asset Retirement Obligations'. This standard requires that a liability be recognized for retirement obligations to be settled as a result of an existing law, regulation, or contract. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, future tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability settled. The effect on future tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that substantive enactment or enactment occurs. Caledonia Mining Corporation Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003 1. Share Capital Authorised: An unlimited number of common shares An unlimited number of preference shares a Issued - Common Shares Number of Shares Amount ($000's) ------------------------ ----------- ----------- Balance, December 31, 2004 301,112,286 173,304 Issued in Quarter 2 34,888,888 3,166 Issued in Quarter 3 625,000 69 ------------------------ ----------- ----------- Balance September 30, 2005 336,626,174 176,539 ------------------------ ----------- ----------- Issued - Preference Shares Nil Stock Option Plans The Company has established incentive stock option plans for employees, officers, directors, consultants and other service providers. As at September 30, 2005, the Company had 16,898,000 common share options outstanding at an average price of $0.21 maturing at various dates until February 1, 2015. Share Purchase Warrants The Company has 26,607,909 share purchase warrants outstanding exercisable at an average price of $0.11 maturing on October 31, 2005. 2. Operating (Loss) and Net (Loss) Per Share The operating (loss) and net (loss) per share figures have been calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the third quarter and year to date, which amounted to 336,028,348 and 313,262,265, respectively. Under the treasury method of calculating fully diluted income per share, exercise of the outstanding stock options and warrants would be anti-dilutive in 2005. 3. Other Expense (Income) Included in other expense (income) are unrealized exchange translation losses of $979,000 (2004 - loss of $334,000, 2003 - gain of $304,000) and an amortization charge of $815,000. The amortization charge relates mainly to Barbrook, where increasing production levels lead to increasing amortization charges in terms of the accounting policies detailed under 'Mineral Properties' on page 14 above. Prior to the current fiscal year, amortization was only calculated at the end of the year due to the low tonnages processed by Barbrook. Amortization is now calculated for all of Caledonia's capital assets and mineral properties on a quarterly basis. Caledonia Mining Corporation Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (In thousands of Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003 4. Supplemental Cash Flow Information Items not involving cash are as follows: 2005 2004 2003 Accretion asset retirement obligation - 16 24 Non-controlling interest - (13) - Stock option benefit expense 103 167 Compensation warrants expense 307 147 218 Gain on acquisition of non-controlling interest of - (724) - subsidiary company Amortization 815 - - Other (17) (23) (200) ---------- ---------- --------- 1,208 (430) 42 ---------- ---------- --------- The net changes in non-cash working capital balances for continuing operations are as follows: 2005 2004 2003 Accounts payable 4 (340) (351) Accounts receivable (45) (193) (156) Inventories (113) 47 - Prepaid expenses 19 126 (9) ---------- ---------- --------- (135) (360) (516) ---------- ---------- --------- Certain statements included herein are 'forward-looking statements'. Management cautions that forward- looking statements are not guarantees, and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the actual results of operations, exploration or development programmes, or the financial condition of the Corporation, to differ include, but are not necessarily limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in documents filed by the Corporation with the various regulatory authorities having jurisdiction. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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