Second Quarter & Interim Financial Results
19 March 2015
Financial Results for the Second Quarter &
Interim Six Months Ended 31 January 2015
London, England & Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada - Rambler Metals and Mining PLC (TSXV: RAB, AIM: RMM) ('Rambler' or the 'Company') today announces its unaudited financial results for the three months and the interim period of six months ended January 31, 2015. These results reflect the operational highlights of the second quarter of FY2015 announced on February 23, 2015.
Rambler's principal activity is the development, mining and exploration of the Ming Copper-Gold Mine ('Ming Mine') in Newfoundland and Labrador and the exploration and development of other properties located in Atlantic Canada.
The Chairman, George Ogilvie, comments:
"This is the first quarter where Rambler has reported a loss since commercial production began in 2012. Operationally, it was a challenging quarter and the Board notes that the dip in copper price has impacted copper producers globally, with measures being taken to reduce costs industry wide.
"As announced on January 30, 2015, the Company implemented a Revised Mine Plan at the Ming Mine which has optimised operating costs and we remain confident that we will achieve concentrate production results within guidance of 20,000 to 24,000 tonnes for the 2015 fiscal year."
Highlights OF the quarter (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
· Net revenue for the quarter was $10.5 million (Q1/15: $12.3 million).
· Cash resources as at January 31, 2015 were $6.2 million and as of March 19, 2015 were $4.5 million.
· Cash flows generated from operating activities for Q2/15 were $2,212,000 compared with cash generated of $4,697,000 in Q1/15.
· A total of 5,005 dry metric tonnes ('dmt') (Q1/15: 5,134 dmt) of concentrate was provisionally invoiced during the period at an average price of $3.39 (Q1/15: $3.44) per pound copper, $1,415 (Q1/15: $1,387) per ounce gold and $19.37 (Q1/15: $20.42) per ounce silver, generating $11.3 million in revenue (Q1/15: $12.6 million).
· The net loss after tax for Q2/15 was $4,343,000 or $0.030 per share which compares with a profit of $276,000 or $0.002 per share for Q1/15 and $1,027,000 or $0.007 per share for Q2/14.
· The reduction in profits is due to the fall in accountable copper metal resulting largely from lower copper head grade in January, unrealised exchange losses on the translation of the gold loan and losses on the concentrate receivable derivative financial instrument due to the fall in copper price during the quarter.
Table 1: Fiscal 2015 Production Result Ended January 31, 2015
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PRODUCTION |
Q1 2015 |
Nov'14 |
Dec'14 |
Jan'15 |
Q2 2015 |
6 Months YTD |
|
F2015 Guidance |
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Dry Tonnes Milled |
58,546 |
20,119 |
16,866 |
17,885 |
54,869 |
113,415 |
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215,000 - 230,000 |
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Copper Recovery (%) |
97.1 |
96.9 |
97.5 |
96.6 |
97.0 |
97.0% |
|
94 - 96 % |
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Copper Head Grade (%) |
2.79 |
2.93 |
3.42 |
1.94 |
2.76 |
2.78 |
|
2.5-3.5 |
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CONCENTRATE |
Q1 2015 |
Nov'14 |
Dec'14 |
Jan'15 |
Q2 2015 |
6 Months YTD |
|
F2015 Guidance |
|
Copper Recovery (%) |
28.52 |
27.36 |
28.32 |
27.70 |
27.62 |
28.09 |
|
27-30 |
|
Dry Tonnes Produced |
5,072 |
1,639 |
2,021 |
987 |
4,648 |
9,720 |
|
20,000-24,000 |
|
Copper Metal (tonnes) |
1,447 |
438 |
572 |
273 |
1,284 |
2,730 |
|
5,400-6,700 |
· During the quarter, the Company produced a total of 4,648 dmt (Q1/15: 5,072 dmt) of copper concentrate.
· Concentrate produced averaged 27.6% copper with 8.5 g/t gold and 66.1 g/t silver (Q1/15: 28.5% copper with 9.0 g/t gold and 66.1 g/t silver).
· During the quarter, daily tonnage processed at the milling facility averaged 596 dmt compared to an average of 636 dmt in Q1/15 and 554 dmt in Q2/14.
· Average production costs for the quarter were $162 (Q1/15: $111) per tonne of ore milled and $2.61 (Q1/15: $1.70) per equivalent pound of copper. The higher costs were due to dilution of material mined in January as a result of hanging wall sloughing within the 1807 and South (upper) production areas.
· The decline in head grade in January compared to previous months in the quarter lead to the Group implementing the previously announced cost cutting measures and the Revised Mine Plan for the Ming Mine for the remainder of the fiscal year, see press release January 30, 2015. The revised plan has taken into account new design criteria for existing and new stoping areas.
· A total of approximately 5,205 dmt of copper concentrate was shipped via the storage facility. The Company has now shipped 57,868 tonnes since commercial production began in November 2012.
· The Company anticipates completing the engineering and evaluation work to convert the Lower Footwall Zone's resource into mineral reserve by June 2015.
· Progress continues to be made with the Dense Media Separation ("DMS") onsite test demonstration programme aimed to significantly reduce material handling requirements and may enable further optimisation of the Company's infrastructure.
Norman Williams, CA, President and CEO, commented:
"Despite the weakened commodity prices and operational challenges experienced in January, the Company was able to react quickly with a Revised Mine Plan and continue to remain focused on important projects including the pre-feasibility study and the Dense Media Separation work.
"Production was on target and on budget throughout November and December. However the Company did encounter some dilution control issues in production areas during the final month of the quarter.
"The unplanned dilution resulted in an 11% reduction in tonnes of copper produced when comparing this quarter to the previous. To counteract this we implemented a Revised Plan and announced cost cutting measures throughout the entire operation to ensure the Company remains in a stable cash position moving forward.
"The pre-feasibility study on the Lower Footwall Zone will enable us to provide an updated reserve estimate for the project while the DMS technology may enable further optimisation of the assets and enhance production."
Click on the link below for an audio interview with Norman Williams, discussing Financial Results for the Second Quarter & Interim Six Months Ended 31 January 2015
http://brrmedia.co.uk/event/136827?popup=true
For further information see Appendix 1 of this release. The interim results and the MD&A will be available on the Company's website at http://www.ramblermines.com and on SEDAR.
ABOUT RAMBLER METALS AND MINING
Rambler is a mining and development Company that in November 2012 brought its first mine into commercial production. The group has a 100 per cent ownership in the Ming Copper-Gold Mine, a fully operational base and precious metals processing facility and year round bulk storage and shipping facility; all located on the Baie Verte peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The Company's Vision is to be Atlantic Canada's leading mine operator and resource developer through growth and expansion of its existing assets; discovering new deposits; strategic partnerships; mergers and acquisitions. In addition to the Ming Mine, Rambler has strategic investments in the former producing Hammerdown gold mine, the Little Deer/ Whales Back copper mines and the advanced Valentine Lake Gold Project.
Rambler is dual listed in London under AIM:RMM and in Canada under TSX-V:RMM.
For further information, please contact:
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Norman Williams, CA President and CEO Rambler Metals & Mining Plc Tel No: 709-800-1929 Fax No: 709-800-1921 |
Peter Mercer Corporate Secretary Rambler Metals & Mining Plc Tel No: +44 (0) 20 8652-2700 Fax No: +44 (0) 20 8652-2719 |
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Stewart Dickson / Jeremy Stephenson Cantor Fitzgerald Europe Tel No: +44 (0) 20 7894 7000 |
Tim Blythe/ Halimah Hussain Blytheweigh Tel No: +44 (0) 20 7138 3204 |
Website: www.ramblermines.com
Larry Pilgrim, P.Geo., is the Qualified Person responsible for the technical content of this release and has reviewed and approved it accordingly. Mr. Pilgrim is an independent consultant contracted by Rambler Metals and Mining Canada Limited. Tonnes referenced are dry metric tonnes unless otherwise indicated.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements:
Certain information included in this press release, including information relating to future financial or operating performance and other statements that express the expectations of management or estimates of future performance constitute "forward-looking statements". Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding copper, gold and silver forecasts, the financial strength of the Company, estimates regarding timing of future development and production and statements concerning possible expansion opportunities for the Company. Where the Company expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief are based on assumptions made in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. Such assumptions include, without limitation, the price of and anticipated costs of recovery of, copper concentrate, gold and silver, the presence of and continuity of such minerals at modeled grades and values, the capacities of various machinery and equipment, the availability of personnel, machinery and equipment at estimated prices, mineral recovery rates, and others. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, interpretation and implications of drilling and geophysical results; estimates regarding timing of future capital expenditures and costs towards profitable commercial operations. Other factors that could cause actual results, developments or events to differ materially from those anticipated include, among others, increases/decreases in production; volatility in metals prices and demand; currency fluctuations; cash operating margins; cash operating cost per pound sold; costs per ton of ore; variances in ore grade or recovery rates from those assumed in mining plans; reserves and/or resources; the ability to successfully integrate acquired assets; operational risks inherent in mining or development activities and legislative factors relating to prices, taxes, royalties, land use, title and permits, importing and exporting of minerals and environmental protection. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements and the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as at the date hereof and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any such forward-looking statements or any forward-looking statements contained in any other documents whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable security law.
APPENDIX 1 - Supplemental Financial Information
(See Company website www.ramblermines.com or SEDAR for full Q2 2015 Interim Results)
Rambler Metals and Mining Plc
Unaudited Consolidated income statement
For the Quarter Ended January 31, 2015
(EXPRESSED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)
|
|
|
Quarter ended January 31 2015 |
Quarter ended January 31 2014 |
Six months ended January 31 2015 |
Six months ended January 31 2014 |
|
|
|
$,000 |
$,000 |
$,000 |
$,000 |
|
Revenue |
|
10,527 |
15,237 |
22,825 |
31,982 |
|
Production costs |
|
(9,028) |
(8,075) |
(15,716) |
(15,363) |
|
Depreciation and amortisation |
|
(1,813) |
(2,218) |
(4,142) |
(4,734) |
|
Gross (loss)/profit |
|
(314) |
4,944 |
2,967 |
11,885 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative expenses |
|
(1,313) |
(1,271) |
(2,276) |
(2,240) |
|
Exploration expenses |
|
(1) |
(29) |
(16) |
(41) |
|
Operating (loss)/profit |
|
(1,628) |
3,644 |
675 |
9,604 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank interest receivable |
|
31 |
47 |
59 |
54 |
|
(Loss)/gain on derivative financial instruments |
|
(2,245) |
2 |
(2,612) |
395 |
|
Finance costs Foreign exchange differences |
|
198 (2,316) |
(940) (1,233) |
(666) (2,951) |
(1,764) (1,505) |
|
Net financing expense |
|
(4,332) |
(2,124) |
(6,170) |
(2,820) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss)/profit before tax |
|
(5,960) |
1,520 |
(5,495) |
6,784 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax expense |
|
1,617 |
(493) |
1,428 |
(2,049) |
|
(Loss)/profit for the period and attributable to owners of the parent |
|
(4,343) |
1,027 |
(4,067) |
4,735 |
Earnings per share
|
|
|
Quarter ended January 31 2015 |
Quarter ended January 31 2014 |
Six months ended January 31 2015 |
Six months ended January 31 2014 |
|
|
|
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted earnings per share |
|
(0.030) |
0.007 |
(0.028) |
0.033 |
Rambler Metals and Mining Plc
Unaudited Consolidated balance sheet
As at January 31, 2015
(EXPRESSED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)
|
|
Note |
Unaudited |
Audited |
|
|
|
January 31 2015 |
July 31 2014 |
|
|
|
$,000 |
$,000 |
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
Intangible assets |
3 |
21,275 |
18,514 |
|
Mineral properties |
4 |
52,474 |
51,644 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
5 |
26,857 |
25,676 |
|
Available for sale investments |
6 |
1,337 |
2,151 |
|
Deferred tax |
|
3,245 |
1,754 |
|
Total non-current assets |
|
105,188 |
99,739 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory |
7 |
2,077 |
3,950 |
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Trade and other receivables |
|
1,855 |
2,120 |
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Derivative financial asset |
8 |
- |
788 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
6,233 |
9,535 |
|
Restricted cash |
|
3,255 |
3,255 |
|
Total current assets |
|
13,420 |
19,648 |
|
Total assets |
|
118,608 |
119,387 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
Issued capital |
|
2,628 |
2,628 |
|
Share premium |
|
75,505 |
75,505 |
|
Merger reserve |
|
214 |
214 |
|
Translation reserve |
|
396 |
316 |
|
Fair value reserve |
|
(983) |
206 |
|
Accumulated profits |
|
4,552 |
8,539 |
|
Total equity |
|
82,312 |
87,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings |
9 |
21,920 |
20,242 |
|
Provision |
10 |
1,951 |
1,903 |
|
Total non-current liabilities |
|
23,871 |
22,145 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings |
9 |
5,997 |
5,300 |
|
Derivative financial liability |
8 |
638 |
- |
|
Trade and other payables |
|
5,790 |
4,534 |
|
Total current liabilities |
|
12,425 |
9,834 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
36,296 |
31,979 |
|
Total equity and liabilities |
|
118,608 |
119,387 |
Rambler Metals and Mining Plc
Unaudited statements of cash flows
For the Quarter Ended January 31, 2015
(EXPRESSED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)
|
|
|
Quarter ended January 31 2015 |
Quarter ended January 31 2014 |
Six months ended January 31 2015 |
Six months ended January 31 2014 |
|
|
|
$,000 |
$,000 |
$,000 |
$,000 |
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating (loss)/profit |
|
(1,628) |
3,644 |
675 |
9,604 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
1,838 |
2,238 |
4,189 |
4,781 |
|
Share based payments |
|
38 |
21 |
80 |
40 |
|
Decrease in inventory |
|
2,446 |
1,035 |
1,873 |
173 |
|
(Increase)/decrease in receivables |
|
(56) |
60 |
265 |
95 |
|
(Decrease)/increase in derivative financial instruments |
|
(595) |
404 |
(1,186) |
(1,173) |
|
Increase/(decrease) in payables |
|
289 |
(727) |
1,253 |
(1,177) |
|
Cash generated from operations |
|
2,332 |
6,675 |
7,149 |
12,343 |
|
Interest paid |
|
(120) |
(231) |
(241) |
(451) |
|
Net cash generated from operating activities |
|
2,212 |
6,444 |
6,908 |
11,892 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest received |
|
31 |
47 |
59 |
54 |
|
Redemption of bearer deposit note |
|
- |
- |
- |
6 |
|
Acquisition of listed investment |
|
- |
(250) |
(375) |
(250) |
|
Acquisition of evaluation and exploration assets |
|
(1,502) |
(314) |
(2,761) |
(628) |
|
Acquisition of mineral properties - net |
|
(1,880) |
(2,074) |
(2,856) |
(3,355) |
|
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment |
|
(1,035) |
(616) |
(1,655) |
(1,025) |
|
Net cash utilised in investing activities |
|
(4,386) |
(3,207) |
(7,588) |
(5,198) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issue of share capital |
|
- |
- |
- |
7 |
|
Repayment of Gold loan (note 9) |
|
(610) |
(432) |
(1,356) |
(1,017) |
|
Repayment of Credit Facility |
|
- |
(2,750) |
- |
(4,900) |
|
Capital element of finance lease payments |
|
(735) |
(653) |
(1,579) |
(1,263) |
|
Net cash utilised in financing activities |
|
(1,345) |
(3,835) |
(2,935) |
(7,173) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
(3,519) |
(598) |
(3,615) |
(479) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
9,535 |
5,655 |
9,535 |
5,566 |
|
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held |
|
217 |
97 |
313 |
67 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
6,233 |
5,154 |
6,233 |
5,154 |
This information is provided by RNS
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