Interim Results for the period ended 30 June 2019

RNS Number : 4700K
Oriole Resources PLC
29 August 2019
 

Oriole Resources PLC

 

("Oriole", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Interim Results

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2019

Oriole Resources PLC, the AIM-quoted exploration company focussed on West Africa, announces its unaudited Interim Results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2019 (the "Period").

Operational Highlights: 

·    Senegal - in Q1-19, Canadian mid-tier IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD") confirmed that it had completed its Year 1 earn-in at the Company's Dalafin gold project in Senegal by spending US$1 million on exploration at the southernmost Madina Bafé prospect (Announcement dated 28 February 2019). It subsequently embarked on a Year 2 programme for a planned c.9,000 metres ("m") drilling at the Madina Bafé prospect and will extend the programme northwards to test the Saroudia target with a further c.4,000m drilling programme later this year (Announcement dated 31 May 2018). Both prospects are within a 20km truckable distance from its 2.5 million-ounce (Measured and Indicated) Boto gold project where a decision on mine permitting is expected later this year. IAMGOLD has the option to spend a total of US$8 million at Dalafin by March 2024 to earn a 70% interest in the project; 

·    Cameroon - During the Period, the Company completed its Year 1 earn-in to the Bibemi and Wapouzé gold licences in Cameroon (Announcement dated 21 May 2019) and as at 30 June 2019 had spent US$1.04 million. A 9,145m Phase 1 trenching programme at the more advanced project, Bibemi, delivered a best intersection of 9m at 3.14 grammes per tonne ("g/t") gold ("Au"). Under the terms of the agreement with Bureau d'Etudes et d'Investigations Géologico-minières, Géotechniques et Géophysiques SARL ("BEIG3"), Oriole can earn up to a 90% interest in the projects by investing a total US$3.12m over four years;

 

Financial Highlights:

·    The Group's pre-tax loss for the 6 months to 30 June 2019 was £0.75 million (2018: loss of £3.30 million); 

·    Administrative expenses reduced to £0.58 million (2018: £1.04 million). Consultancy and success-based payment fees in Turkey contributed significantly to this reduction, with net cost of the Turkish operation falling to £0.04 million (2018: £0.17 million);  

·    UK Corporate costs were also reduced to £0.47 million (2018: £0.72 million), due to reduced directors' fees and reduced professional advisor fees;  

·    A Research and Development ("R&D") tax relief claim for 2016 in respect of geoscientific advances sought by the Company through its exploration programmes delivered a rebate from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs ("HMRC") of £40,000 (Announcement dated 21 February 2019). Further rebates for 2017 and 2018 are anticipated later this year;
 

·    The cash balance of the Group as at 30 June 2019 was £0.72 million.

 

Tim Livesey, CEO of Oriole, said: "The first half of 2019 has seen significant activity across the Group with our exploration programmes delivering excellent progress in both Senegal and Cameroon. IAMGOLD's commitment to the second year of its US$8 million earn-in reinforces its confidence in the Dalafin project to deliver additional feed for its Boto mine and we eagerly await IAMGOLD's mine permit approval, which is expected later this year. Meanwhile, we are expanding our position in Cameroon to build on our success to date in what is an underexplored but highly prospective country."

 

Interim Management Report

 

The first six months of 2019 has built on the Company's structural changes in 2018, with good results reported from Oriole's earn-in projects in Cameroon and further progress on the Company's joint-venture on the Dalafin project in Senegal.  We continue to look to expand our footprint in Cameroon, and elsewhere we are looking to realise value from Oriole's portfolio of investments and royalties.

 

At Dalafin, IAMGOLD has met its Year 1 commitment by spending US$1 million and completing over 5,000m drilling (a mixture of air core ("AC"), reverse circulation ("RC") and diamond drilling ("DD")) at the southernmost Madina Bafé prospect. The work has defined a number of gold anomalies along multi-kilometre strike lengths and has delivered a best intersection of 8m at 2.56 g/t Au (Announcement dated 28 February 2019). IAMGOLD is now well into its Year 2 programme for a planned 13,000m of drilling, and has already completed 4,167m of AC drilling for 869 holes (Announcement dated 5 August 2019). The programme will resume in October 2019 with a further 4,000m of RC drilling planned for Madina Bafé, to test newly defined anomalies at depth, as well as over 3,000m (AC and RC) at the Saroudia prospect immediately to the northeast. The Company has been pleased with its partner's progressive and systematic approach to exploration within what is an extensive licence area with multiple mineralised prospects. Whilst understandably focusing on the southernmost prospects, that could provide truckable feed to IAMGOLD's adjacent 2.5 million-ounce Boto gold project, IAMGOLD are already showing an interest in progressing exploration northwards. In particular the Faré prospect, c.40 km to the northwest, has the potential to deliver a standalone resource, with previous drilling by Oriole including best results of 96m at 1.51 g/t Au and 7m at 86.39 g/t Au. Now in the second year of a six-year earn-in worth US$8 million, IAMGOLD has continued to show its commitment to the Dalafin project and also the wider Kédougou-Kéniéba region where it has recently consolidated its position through further licence acquisitions. The Company looks forward to IAMGOLD receiving a decision on its mining permit application later this year, which it hopes will further cement the partnership with Oriole. 

In Cameroon, the Group is earning-in to two early-stage gold projects in what it believes to be an exciting new gold exploration district. The first full year of exploration work has seen substantial progress made in defining multiple gold anomalies at both the Bibemi and Wapouzé licences. These licences are held by BEIG3, a well-connected and well-respected local geological services company. BEIG3, in association with the French and Finnish geological surveys (BRGM and GTK, respectively), is also working on the World Bank-funded PRECASEM programme launched in 2012 to gather countrywide geological data. PRECASEM is expected to lead to an increase in foreign investment in the country once the Phase 1 data is released next month, and the Company looks forward to seeing more exploration companies following Oriole's lead. 

At Bibemi, we reported results for Phase 1 trenching earlier in the year with a best result of 9m at 3.14 g/t Au (Announcements dated 6 March and 21 May 2019). Phase 2 infill sampling has been completed for 11 trenches totalling 3,504m and samples will be submitted for analysis during Q3-2019. At Wapouzé, Phase 1 soil sampling on the eastern limb of the licence identified two main gold-anomalous zones, Bataol and Bidzar, associated with a northeast-trending shear zone (Announcement dated 18 March 2019). Phase 2 infill soil sampling at the more prospective Bataol Zone has confirmed multiple parallel gold anomalies, also shear-related, including a >60 parts per billion ("ppb") Au anomaly over a 1km by 300m area within a broader, lower-grade (>10 ppb Au) anomaly. 

During the Period, the Company met, and exceeded its first-year commitment of US$0.56 million (Announcement dated 21 May 2019) and anticipates that it will achieve 51% ownership in early 2020 following completion of its second-year commitment. Subject to ongoing results, the Company expects to spend a total of US$3.12 million by June 2022 to earn-in to a 90% interest in the projects. The Company will also make a number of further licence applications during Q3-2019 to expand its position in the country, both through its existing partnership with BEIG3 and through a newly incorporated subsidiary. Oriole looks forward to updating shareholders with its plans for this portfolio in due course.

 

The Group has posted a pre-tax loss for the period of £0.75 million (2018 - loss of £3.30 million). A number of factors contributed to this improvement, which in 2018 included a £2.03 million write-off relating to the Group's investment in an associated company. Excluding that write-off and the impact of reduced foreign exchange losses, the Operating Loss reduced from £1.04 million to £0.59 million. A significant portion of this reduction was the receipt of consultancy fees and success-based payments in Turkey, which has delivered an income of US$0.20 million during the six-month period. The balance of income to costs in Turkey is continuing to improve and we expect the Turkish operation to be cash generative through the second half of 2019.

 

Administrative and operational costs have been significantly reduced to £0.58 million compared to £1.04 million in the prior year, with the reduction due a combination of the aforementioned successful sub-contracting of the Turkish team to the partners who are advancing the Company's historic projects in the region but also a reduction in the Board's remuneration relative to the previous management and a reduction in professional fees.  

Full provision has been made against the carrying amount (£0.23m) of the Group's 7.84% holding in the private Australian company Aforo Resources. A lack of funding for its portfolio in Burkina Faso - particularly given the recent deterioration in the operational safety in the country - has resulted in minimal progress and an expectation that it will shortly withdraw from its joint venture commitments.

 

During the Period, Oriole's investment in Thani Stratex Resources ("TSR") was diluted from 29.0% to 27.3% as a result of the Company's decision not to provide further funding until a clear strategy for progress had been developed. No work has been undertaken at TSR's projects in Djibouti and Egypt since early 2018. However, following a change in management we understand that TSR is now working on a financial recovery plan and has received indications of significant investment interest in progressing the prospective targets in Djibouti. This is an encouraging development as early results from the Pandora project (within the Oklila licence) were particularly interesting, with gold assays of up to 71.60 g/t Au at surface and significant diamond drilling intersections including 8.30m at 7.21 g/t Au and 35.07m at 1.28 g/t Au (Announcement dated 19 April 2018). Oriole awaits conclusion and implementation of the recovery plan and will provide further details as soon as possible.

 

Having joined the Company 12 months ago, I am pleased with the progress we have made operationally and I am excited about the continued expansion into Cameroon. The Dalafin project in Senegal is being progressed by IAMGOLD and is of significant value to the Company. With asset realisation a priority elsewhere in the portfolio I believe we have the right team and opportunities in place to drive added value for our investors.

 

John McGloin

Non-Executive Chairman

On behalf of the Board

28 August 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Statement of Consolidated Comprehensive Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

6 months to

30 June 2019

Unaudited

£'000

 

6 months to

 30 June 2018

Unaudited

£'000

 

Continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

-

 

-

 

Administration expenses

 

(584)

 

(1,039)

 

Exchange losses - net

 

(9)

 

(297)

 

Operating loss

 

(593)

 

(1,336)

 

Finance income

 

2

 

65

 

Share of losses of associates

 

(74)

 

(2,030)

 

Loss on change of ownership interest

 

(83)

 

-

 

Loss before income tax

 

(748)

 

(3,301)

 

Income tax

 

-

 

-

 

Loss for the period

 

(748)

 

(3,301)

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

 

(61)

 

327

 

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value of other financial assets

 

(194)

 

(114)

 

Other comprehensive income net of tax

 

(255)

 

213

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

 

(1,003)

 

(3,088)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss for the period attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owners of the Parent Company

 

(694)

 

(3,280)

 

Non-controlling interest

 

(54)

 

(21)

 

Loss for the period

 

(748)

 

(3,301)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Owners of the Parent Company

 

(949)

 

(3,067)

 

Non-controlling interest

 

(54)

 

(21)

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

 

(1,003)

 

(3,088)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic (pence)

 

7

(0.10)

 

(0.68)

 

Diluted (pence)

 

7

(0.10)

 

(0.68)

 

                               
 

 

Statement of Consolidated Financial Position

At 30 June 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

30 June

2019

Unaudited

£'000

 

 

30 June

2018

Unaudited

£'000

 

 

31 December 2018

Audited

£'000

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

23

 

8

 

27

 

Intangible assets

4

7,367

 

6,463

 

6,780

 

Investments in equity-accounted associates

5

2,106

 

3,650

 

2,250

 

Other financial assets

 

220

 

467

 

414

 

Trade and other receivables

 

-

 

66

 

-

 

Deferred tax asset

 

102

 

167

 

111

 

 

 

9,818

 

10,821

 

9,582

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade and other receivables

 

196

 

66

 

783

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

724

 

2,311

 

1,287

 

 

 

920

 

2,377

 

2,070

 

Total assets

 

10,738

 

13,198

 

11,652

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital and reserves attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ordinary share capital

 

4,908

 

4,908

 

4,908

 

Share premium

 

21,253

 

21,253

 

21,253

 

Other reserves

 

1,389

 

2,044

 

1,701

 

Retained earnings

 

(17,051)

 

(15,247)

 

(16,427)

 

Total equity attributable to owners of the Company

 

10,499

 

12,958

 

11,435

 

Non-controlling interests

 

(157)

 

(37)

 

(103)

 

Total equity

 

10,342

 

12,921

 

11.332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee termination benefits

 

32

 

29

 

30

 

 

 

32

 

29

 

30

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade and other payables

 

364

 

248

 

290

 

Total liabilities

 

396

 

277

 

320

 

Total equity and liabilities

 

10,738

 

13,198

 

11,652

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Consolidated Changes in Equity

For the 6 months ended 30 June 2019

 

 

 

Share

Capital

 

Share

Premium

 

Other

Reserves

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Total

equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

Non-controlling interests

 

 

 

 

 

£'000

 

£'000

 

£'000

 

 

£'000

£'000

£'000

 

    £'000

 

 

As at 1 January 2019

4,908

 

21,253

 

1,701

 

 

(16,427)

 

 

11,435

(103)

 

11,332

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-       Loss for the period

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

(694)

 

 

(694)

(54)

 

(748)

 

 

-       Other comprehensive income

-

 

-

 

(255)

 

 

-

 

 

(255)

-

 

(255)

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

-

 

-

 

(255)

 

 

(694)

 

 

(949)

(54)

 

(1,003)

 

 

Share based payments

-

 

-

 

13

 

 

-

 

 

13

-

 

13

 

 

Expiry of share options

-

 

-

 

(70)

 

 

70

 

 

-

-

 

-

 

 

Total contributions by and distributions to owners of the parent recognised directly in equity

-

 

-

 

(57)

 

 

70

 

 

13

-

 

13

 

 

As at 30 June 2019

4,908

 

21,253

 

1,389

 

 

(17,051)

 

 

10,499

(157)

 

10,342

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As at 1 January 2018

4,673

 

20,427

 

1,683

 

 

(11,853)

 

 

14,930

(16)

 

14,914

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-       Loss for the period

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

(3,280)

 

 

(3,280)

(21)

 

(3,301)

 

 

-       Other comprehensive income

-

 

-

 

327

 

 

(114)

 

 

213

-

 

213

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

-

 

-

 

327

 

 

(3,394)

 

 

(3,067)

(21)

 

(3,088)

 

 

Share based payments

-

 

(32)

 

34

 

 

-

 

 

2

-

 

2

 

 

Issue of share capital net of expenses

235

 

858

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,093

-

 

1,093

 

 

Total contributions by and distributions to owners of the parent recognised directly in equity

235

 

826

 

34

 

 

-

 

 

1,095

-

 

1,095

 

 

As at 30 June 2018

4,908

 

21,253

 

2,044

 

 

(15,247)

 

 

12,958

(37)

 

12,921

 

 

                                               

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 months to

30 June 2019

Unaudited

£'000

 

 

 

6 months to

30 June 2018

Unaudited

£'000

 

 

12 months to

31 December 2018

Audited

£'000

 

Cash flow from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before income tax

 

(748)

 

(3,301)

 

(4,620)

 

Share based payments

 

13

 

2

 

51

 

Depreciation

 

4

 

1

 

4

 

Share of losses of associates

 

157

 

2,030

 

2,141

 

Impairment write offs on intangible assets

 

-

 

-

 

1,430

 

Other income and deductions

 

(2)

 

(65)

 

(67)

 

Foreign exchange movements on operating activities

 

9

 

533

 

46

 

Changes in working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Trade and other receivables

 

539

 

(103)

 

(639)

 

   Trade and other payables

 

71

 

(648)

 

(605)

 

Net cash flow from operating activities

 

43

 

(1,551)

 

(2,259)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

 

-

 

(1)

 

(25)

 

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

-

 

-

 

 

2

 

Purchase of intangible assets (note 4)

 

(608)

 

-

 

(229)

 

Investment in related companies

 

-

 

(156)

 

(156)

 

Loan repayment from third party

 

-

 

822

 

787

 

Interest received

     

2

 

65

 

67

 

Net cash flow from investing activities

 

(606)

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net funds received from issue of shares

 

-

 

1,093

 

1,061

 

Net cash flow from financing activities

 

-

 

1,093

 

1,061

 

Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(563)

 

272

 

(752)

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

1,287

 

2,039

 

2,039

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

 

724

 

2,311

 

1,287

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2019

 

1. General Information

The principal activity of Oriole Resources PLC ('the Company') and its subsidiaries (together, 'the Group') is the exploration and development of precious and high-value base metals. The Company's shares are quoted on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange. The Company is incorporated and domiciled in the UK.

 

The address of its registered office is 180 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HF.

 

 

2. Basis of preparation

The interim financial information set out above does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of the Companies Act 2006.  It has been prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards and IFRIC interpretations adopted for use in the European Union ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union. Except as described below, the accounting policies applied in preparing the interim financial information are consistent with those that have been adopted in the Group's 2018 audited financial statements and are expected to be applied in the preparation of the 2019 financial statements. Statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018 were approved by the Board of Directors on 12 March 2019 and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditors on those financial statements was unqualified.

 

The Board of Directors approved this Interim Financial Report on 28 August 2019.

 

Going concern

 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. At the date of the financial statements the Directors expect that the Group will require further funding to cover corporate overheads and its operational plans in Cameroon. Operational expenditure includes a significant discretionary component which the Directors may adjust depending upon circumstances. The Directors are confident that the Group will be able to raise further funds as required to meet these plans over the next 12 months, in cash, by asset disposals, debt funding or share issues. Additionally, and to minimise corporate overheads, Directors would be prepared to reduce their cash remuneration if necessary. 

 

Cyclicality

 

The interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending 31 December 2019. Due to the nature of the entity, the operations are not affected by seasonal variations at this stage.

 

Financial Risk Management

 

The key risks that could affect the Group's short and medium term performance and the factors that mitigate those risks have not substantially changed from those set out in the Group's 2018 Annual Report and Financial Statements, a copy of which is available on the Company's website:  www.orioleresources.com. The Group's key financial risks are the availability of adequate funding and foreign exchange movements.

 

Accounting Policies.

 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have not been audited, nor have they been reviewed by the Company's auditors in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 issued by the Auditing Practices Board. The figures have been prepared using applicable accounting policies and practices consistent with those adopted in the audited annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018.

 

Changes in accounting policies and disclosures

 

i)          New and amended standards adopted by the Group and Company

 

The following IFRSs and IFRICs became effective for the first time on 1 January 2019 and have been adopted by the Group:

 

Standard  

Impact on initial application

IFRS 16

Leases

IFRS 9 (Amendments)

Prepayment features with negative compensation

IAS 28 (Amendments)

Long term interests in associates and joint ventures

2015-2017 Cycle

Annual improvements to IFRS Standards

 

 

There were no IFRSs and IFRICs adopted that have a material effect on the Group Financial Statements.

 

ii)         New standards, amendments and interpretations in issue but not yet effective or not yet endorsed and not early adopted

 

Standards, amendments and interpretations that are not yet effective and have not been early adopted are as follows:

 

Standard  

Impact on initial application

Effective date

IFRS 3 (Amendments)

IAS 1 & IAS 8 (Amendments)

Business combinations

Definition of material

1 January 2020*

1 January 2020*

 

*Subject to EU endorsement

 

Of the other IFRSs and IFRICs, none are expected to have a material effect on the Group Financial Statements.

 

 

Critical accounting estimates and judgements

 

The preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates are set out in note 4 of the Group's 2018 Annual Report and Financial Statements. The nature and amounts of such estimates have not changed significantly during the interim period. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the measurement of certain investments at fair value.

 

 

No dividends have been paid in the period (2018: £nil)

 

3. Operating Segments

Operating segments are reported in a manner which is consistent with internal reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers, identified as the Executive Directors who are responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments. The management structure reflects these segments. The Group's exploration operations and investments are based in three geographical areas, namely Turkey, East Africa and West Africa. The Group's head office is located in the UK and provides corporate and support services to the Group and researches new areas of exploration opportunities.

 

The allocation of profits, losses, assets and liabilities by operating segment is as follows:

 

Loss for the period:

 

 

 

 

Turkey

£'000

East Africa

£'000

West Africa

£'000

UK

£'000

Total

£'000

 

6 months to 30 June 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative costs

(39)

-

(72)

(469)

(580)

 

Inter-segment charges

(85)

-

(189)

274

-

 

Finance income

-

-

-

2

2

 

Depreciation

-

-

-

(4)

(4)

 

Exchange losses

-

13

(19)

(3)

(9)

 

Share of losses of associates

-

(157)

-

-

(157)

 

Loss before Income Tax

(124)

(144)

(280)

(200)

(748)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 months to 30 June 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative costs

(173)

-

(148)

(717)

(1,038)

 

Inter-segment charges

(126)

-

(85)

211

-

 

Finance income

-

-

-

65

65

 

Depreciation

-

-

-

(1)

(1)

 

Exchange losses

(377)

-

(25)

105

(297)

 

Share of losses of associates

-

(2,030)

-

-

(2,030)

 

Loss before Income Tax

(676)

(2,030)

(258)

(337)

(3,301)

 

               

 

Assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Turkey

£'000

East Africa

£'000

West Africa

£'000

UK

£'000

Total

£'000

 

6 months to 30 June 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

-

-

7,367

-

7,367

 

Property, plant and equipment

-

-

-

23

23

 

Equity-accounted associates

-

2,106

-

-

2,106

 

Cash and other assets

289

220

7

726

1,242

 

Liabilities

(228)

-

(6)

(162)

(396)

 

Inter-segment

(2,892)

-

(1,869)

4,761

-

 

Net Assets

(2,831)

2,326

5,499

5,348

10,342

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 months to 30 June 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

-

-

6,463

-

6,463

 

Property, plant and equipment

2

-

1

5

8

 

Equity-accounted associates

-

3,650

-

-

3,650

 

Cash and other assets

236

240

234

2,367

3,077

 

Liabilities

(33)

-

(13)

(231)

(277)

 

Inter-segment

(2,316)

-

(1,704)

4,020

-

 

Net Assets

(2,111)

3,890

4,981

6,161

12,921

 

               

 

 

Cash and other assets include cash and cash equivalents amounting to £724k at 30 June 2019 (2018: £2,311k).

 

4. Intangible assets

 

 

2019

£'000

2018

£'000

At 1 January

 

6,780

6,484

Exchange movements

 

(21)

(21)

Additions

 

608

-

At 30 June

 

7,367

6,463

 

 

5. Investments in equity-accounted associates

 

 

2019

£'000

2018

£'000

At 1 January

 

2,250

5,524

Exchange movements

 

13

(34)

Share of losses

 

(74)

(2,030)

Reduction due to change in ownership status

 

(220)

10

Additions

 

-

156

Share of new capital from third parties

 

137

24

At 30 June

 

2,106

3,650

 

Oriole's shareholding interest in Thani Stratex Resources Limited decreased during the period to 27.3%

 

 

6.  Related party transactions

Directors of the Company received total remuneration of £171k for the six months ended 30 June 2019 (six months ended 30 June 2018 - £259k).

 

7.  Earnings per share

The calculation of earnings per share is based on the following:

 

     2019

 

    2018

Loss attributable to equity holders (£'000)

(694)

 

(3,280)

Weighted average number of shares basic

701,801,276

 

481,641,220

Earnings per share basic (pence)

(0.10)

 

(0.68)

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares diluted

701,801,276

 

481,641,220

Earnings per share diluted (pence)

(0.10)

 

(0.68)

 

 

 

 

 

As the Group incurred a loss for the period to 30 June 2019, no options or warrants are potentially dilutive in accordance with IAS 33 and hence basic and diluted earnings per share are the same.

 

 

 

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by Oriole to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014.

 

 

** ENDS **

 

 

 

Oriole Resources Plc

Tel: +44 (0)20 830 9650

Tim Livesey / Bob Smeeton / Claire Bay

 

 

 

Blytheweigh (IR/PR Contact)

Tel: +44 (0)20 7138 3204

Tim Blythe / Megan Ray / Rachel Brooks

 

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 5100

Samantha Harrison / Ben Roberts / Niall McDonald

 

WH Ireland

Tel: +44 (0)20 7220 1666

Adrian Hadden / Lydia Zychowska

 

Hannam & Partners

Tel: +44 (0)20 7907 8500

Neil Passmore / Andrew Chubb

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Editors:

 

Oriole Resources PLC is an AIM-quoted exploration company, focussed on West Africa. It is focused on early-stage exploration in Cameroon (Bibemi and Wapouzé projects) and the more advanced Dalafin gold project in Senegal, where IAMGOLD has the option to spend US$8m to earn a 70% interest. Year 1 commitments have been met at all three projects. The Company has several interests and royalties in companies operating throughout Africa and Turkey that could deliver future cash flow, and it continues to assess new opportunities in both regions.

 


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