Interim Results

Persian Gold PLC 21 September 2006 Persian Gold plc 21st September 2006 Interim Results for the six month period to 30 June 2006 Highlights • Drilling programme underway on the promising Chah-e-Zard project. • Initial indications encouraging with the targeted rock extending at depth. • Results expected in the coming weeks. The six months to June 30th 2006 saw a rapid escalation in the level of activity undertaken by your Company. An option to acquire a 70 per cent interest in the Chah-e-Zard gold prospect near Yazd in Central Iran, acquired in early 2006, has rapidly become the focus of operations. We are currently drilling and trenching a gold anomaly about 1 sq km in size. Chah-e-Zard is thought to be an explosive multi-stage breccia complex in volcanic rocks. Very strong alteration of these rock units, which is indicative of potential mineralization, outlines the area of focus. Second and third stage surface sampling has been completed and returned very good gold values. An elongated surface anomaly extending over an area of 1250 metres by 750 metres has been defined by this sampling. A significant percentage of the surface samples contained anomalous gold with multi-gram values found over a large area. This gold mineralization relates directly to the alteration and breccia units identified on site. A ten core hole drill program is now underway and is scheduled to be completed by November of this year. The project area, which is easily accessible all year round, has potential for a large gold resource. Initial indications suggest that the deposit may be amenable to low cost heap leaching. The gently sloping terrain is suited to this process. The current drill program aims to test the potential for a large scale bulk tonnage and heap leach gold target in tandem with on going surface exploration which it is hoped will further define extensions to the mineralization. Initial results from the current drilling and trenching programme will begin to be reported in October. While the focus is on the Yazd area, we are not neglecting Takestan. We are working with local authorities in Qazvin to obtain a trenching permit for the Twin Hills prospect which does not intrude on areas of environmental importance. We will undertake a detailed mapping programme on the Zehabad zinc - lead - gold anomaly. Our presence in Iran continues to provide us with a flow of opportunities. We are now concentrating on gold. The Persian Gold strategy is to discover significant volcanic hosted gold deposits similar to those discovered in South America in the past 10 years some of which are now among the largest and most profitable mines in the world. We are well financed for our current phase of operations and the projected second phase of exploration. Further financing requirements will be a reflection of success. Persian Gold is committed to the long-term development of an exploration and mining business in Iran. The current geopolitical situation has resulted in reduced competition for world-class projects. Iran is a safe country. Our staff has been made very welcome. We have encountered no serious or insurmountable obstacles. Persian Gold intends to drive ahead and if possible expand our business in Iran. John J Teeling Chairman 21st September For further information please contact: Persian Gold Plc John Teeling +353 1 833 2833 College Hill Paddy Blewer +44 (0) 20 7457 2020 Nick Elwes +44 (0) 20 7457 2020 Corporate Synergy Ian Rice +44 (0) 117 933 0020 Craig Howie +44 (0) 20 7448 4400 www.persiangoldplc.com Persian Gold plc Financial Information (Unaudited) Six Months Ended 30.06.06 30.06.05 £'000 £'000 Company Profit and Loss Operating Loss (67) (116) Investment Income 13 2 Loss before Taxation (54) (114) Taxation 0 0 Loss for the period (54) (114) Loss per share (.10p) (.22p) 30.06.06 30.06.05 £'000 £'000 Company Balance Sheet Fixed Assets 413 164 Current Assets 732 1,105 Current Liabilities (37) (53) Current Assets less Current Liabilities 695 1,052 1,108 1,216 Share Capital and Reserves 1,108 1,216 30.06.06 30.06.05 £'000 £'000 Company Cash Flow Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities (56) (322) Returns on Investments and Servicing of Finance 13 2 Capital Expenditure (154) (83) Financing - Issue of Ordinary Share Capital 0 1,000 (Decrease) / Increase in Cash (197) 597 Notes: 1 The figures for the six months to 30 June 2006 and 30 June 2005 are unaudited. The financial information set out above does not constitute full statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. 2 Copies of this announcement will be sent to shareholders and will be available for inspection at the Company's registered office at 20-22 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4JS. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END IR URRNRNKRKUAR
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