Third Quarter Results 2010 & Operational Hi...
FOR: RAMBLER METALS & MINING PLC
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: RAB
AIM SYMBOL: RMM
June 21, 2010
Rambler Metals and Mining PLC: Third Quarter Results 2010 & Operational Highlights
LONDON, ENGLAND and BAIE VERTE, NEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR--(Marketwire - June 21, 2010) - Rambler Metals and Mining PLC
(TSX VENTURE:RAB)(AIM:RMM) ("Rambler" or the "Company") today reports its financial results and operational highlights
for the three months ended 30 April 2010. The principal activity of the Company is carrying out development and
exploration on the Ming Mine Property, a gold and copper property located on Newfoundland and Labrador's Baie Verte
Peninsula.
Q3 2010 Highlights & Subsequent Events:
-- On 4 March 2010, Rambler announced it had entered into an agreement with
Sandstorm Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SSL) to sell a portion of the
life-of-mine gold production from its Ming Mine. Under the terms of the
agreement Sandstorm Resources Ltd. will make staged upfront cash
payments for the gold to Rambler totalling US$20 million. Payment
milestones are as follows:
-- US$5 million available immediately and received on 10 March 2010;
-- US$2 million on completion of a NI43-101 feasibility study, expected
before 30 June 2010; and
-- US$13 million when Rambler is awarded all permits required for the
Ming mine to start production.
For this, Rambler has agreed to sell 25% of the first 175,000oz of payable gold and thereafter 12% of all further
payable gold up to 40 years, renewable in 10 year blocks.
-- On 31 March 2010 Rambler announced the conditional placement of 8.6
million shares at 32 pence each (approximately Cdn. $0.49) to raise GBP
2.6 million net of expenses.
-- On 7 April 2010 the Company announced its intention to exercise its
right to buy back 3% of the total 4.5% Net Smelter Return ("NSR")
royalty held on the Ming property.
-- On 12 April 2010 the Company announced the submission of the
environmental registration for the Ming copper-gold mine project and
provided a project update. Update highlights included:
-- Nugget Pond Mill Expansion engineering near completion, with new
key equipment expected in August 2010
-- NI43-101 Feasibility Study to be completed in calendar Q3 2010 after
review by independent consultants
-- Mine, Mill and Port infrastructure construction to commence
following environmental release and completion of Feasibility Study
-- Throughout the quarter the metallurgical test program was completed and
the mill conceptual design has been progressing on budget and on
schedule. Much of the design work was reliant on the procurement of the
specific equipment with the appropriate drawings. Significant advances
were made on the detailed engineering design work at the mine and port.
-- In addition, on 27 April 2010 Mr. Norman Williams was promoted to Chief
Financial Officer. The outgoing CFO, Mr. John Thomson, will remain on
the Board as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.
-- On 1 June 2010 the Company announced it had received final environmental
approval and project release from the Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador for its Ming Copper Gold Mine.
Financial Highlights:
-- Compared to the quarter ending 30 April 2009, net losses increased GBP
114,411 to GBP 387,559 and the loss per share increased from 0.46p to
0.49p. Administrative expenses increased by GBP 101,281 to GBP 368,435.
Administrative staff costs increased by GBP 36,324 to GBP 191,694 due to
an increase of GBP 28,329 arising as a result of the weakening of
Sterling against the Canadian Dollar and an increase of GBP 7,995
related to share-based payment charges relating mainly to options
vesting during the quarter. Recruitment expenses of GBP 16,426 were
incurred during the quarter in respect of the hiring of key engineering
employees.
-- Cash flows used for investing activities increased by GBP 691,598
primarily as a result of an increase in exploration expenditure on the
Ming Mine of GBP 459,007 and expenditure on tangible fixed assets by GBP
232,279. The increase in exploration expenditure comprised of an
increase in labour costs of GBP 50,522, consultancy costs (mainly
engineering) of GBP 212,719, capitalised finance costs of GBP 139,133
and GBP 59,152 in general operating costs.
-- Cash flows from financing activities increased GBP 5,875,622 as a result
of the net proceeds from the private placement carried out on 31 March
2010 of GBP 2,592,273 and the receipt of the first instalment under the
Sandstorm financing agreement of GBP 3,337,338 (US$5 million).
-- At 21 June 2010, Rambler has GBP 7.1 million in cash and cash
equivalents.
George Ogilvie, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We have had an extremely productive quarter with all aspects of the Ming Copper Gold Project fitting into place. We now
have the key people, funding and environmental permitting needed to move the Ming Mine into production. We look forward
to completing the Feasibility Study which will enable the draw down of the second and third tranche payments, US$2m and
US$13m respectively, under the agreement with Sandstorm Resources Ltd. We will then commence mill expansion and mine
capital development with a target to begin production in fiscal year 2011."
The financial results for the year ended 31 July 2009 are available on the Rambler website: www.ramblermines.com.
About Rambler
Rambler was founded in 2004 when Altius Minerals Corporation ("Altius"), a Newfoundland and Labrador resource company,
contributed to Rambler's asset base with an option to acquire and develop the Ming Mine. Following the acquisition of
the Ming Mine, Rambler, listed on London AIM in 2005 and Toronto TSX-V in 2007.
The Ming property had been a former underground copper and gold producing mine that ceased production when the deposit
reached what was then a third party property boundary. This neighbouring property was subsequently consolidated before
being brought into Rambler's portfolio. Rambler now owns a 100% interest in the property.
The area where the mine is located is a former mining centre and subsequently has good existing infrastructure including
roads, fresh water, hydro and access to a working port. The town of Baie Verte, with a population of 1,300, is located
17km away.
Over the last several years Rambler has been exploring on the property leading to the publication of two NI431-101
resource statements, the discovery of mineralized lenses and the extension of pre-existing mineralized lenses. Today all
mineralized lenses remain open in multiple directions while, importantly, the deposit has not been cut-off at depth. The
underground workings have been dewatered and services including air, water and electrical re-installed.
In October 2009, Rambler purchased an operational gold hydrometallurgical mill, Nugget Pond, which is situated
approximately 40km from the Ming Mine. Rambler intends to expand the mill so that it is capable of handling massive
sulphides from the mine to produce a copper concentrate with gold and silver as by-products as well as recover any free
gold.
Rambler is about to embark on the construction phase of the project with the intention of bringing the Ming Mine into
production in 2011.
RAMBLER METALS AND MINING PLC
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER
The following management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") of Rambler Metals & Mining plc (the "parent Company") and
its subsidiaries (the "Group" or "Rambler") contains forward-looking statements that involve numerous risks and
uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements as a
result of these risks and uncertainties, including those set forth in this MD&A.
The following discussion provides information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of
our consolidated results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended 30 April 2010. This discussion
should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2009 and the related
notes thereto. These consolidated statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards ("IFRS") and their interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"), as
adopted by the European Union and with IFRS and their interpretations adopted by the IASB.
This MD&A, which has been prepared as of 21 June 2010, is intended to supplement and complement our audited consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended 31 July 2009 prepared in accordance with IFRS. The
presentation currency is British Pounds.
OUR BUSINESS & OPERATIONS REVIEW
The principal activity of the Group is the development and exploration of the Ming copper and gold property located on
Newfoundland and Labrador's Baie Verte Peninsula.
The parent Company's Ordinary Shares were admitted to trading on the London AIM market on 8 April 2005 under the symbol
"RMM" and were listed on the TSX Venture Exchange on 7 February 2007 under the symbol "RAB".
Operational highlights include:
-- On 27 April 2010 Mr. Norman Williams was promoted to Chief Financial
Officer. The outgoing CFO, Mr. John Thomson, will remain on the Board as
a Non-Executive Director of the Company.
-- On 12 April 2010 the Company announced the submission of the
environmental registration for the Ming copper-gold mine project and
provided a project update. Update highlights included:
-- Nugget Pond Mill Expansion engineering near completion, with new key
equipment expected in August 2010
-- NI43-101 Feasibility Study to be completed in calendar Q3 2010 after
review by independent consultants
-- Mine, Mill and Port infrastructure construction to commence
following environmental release and completion of Feasibility Study
-- On 7 April 2010 the Company announced its intention to exercise its
right to buy back 3% of the total 4.5% Net Smelter Return ("NSR")
royalty held on the Ming property.
-- On 31 March 2010 the Company announced the conditional placement of 8.6
million shares at 32 pence each (approximately Cdn. $0.49) to raise GBP
2.6 million net of expenses.
-- On 4 March 2010 the Company announced that the Group had entered into an
agreement with Sandstorm Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SSL) to sell a
portion of the life-of-mine gold production from its Ming Copper-Gold
Mine, located in Baie Verte, Newfoundland referred to as the "Gold
Loan".
Under the terms of the agreement Sandstorm Resources Ltd. will make staged upfront cash payments for the gold production
from the Ming Copper-Gold Mine to the Group totalling US$20 million. Payment milestones are as follows:
-- US$5 million available immediately and received on 10 March 2010;
-- US$2 million on completion of a NI43-101 feasibility study, expected
before 30 June 2010; and
-- US$13 million when Rambler is awarded all permits required for the Ming
mine to start production.
For this, the Group has agreed to sell 25% of the first 175,000oz of payable gold and thereafter 12% of all subsequent
payable gold for the balance of the period ending 40 years after the date of the agreement. After the expiry of the 40
year term, the agreement is renewable in 10 year blocks at the option of Sandstorm Resources Ltd.
During negotiations Casimir Capital LP acted as agent for Rambler and is entitled to a 4.5% cash commission to be paid
with each payment milestone.
-- Throughout the third quarter, the mine operation continued in 'Care and
Maintenance' status with minimal crews providing property security, pump
and fire watch around the clock on a seven day coverage. Routine pump
maintenance and repairs were carried out as required.
-- Safety performance continued to be exemplary during the quarter with no
accidents, injuries or incidents reported. There were no environmental
incidents.
-- During the third quarter the Geology Department continued to evaluate
the resources in the Nugget Pond Crown Pillar and underground zone. This
work will be completed in Q4 2010 at which point the Engineering
Department will begin evaluating the resource from a mining perspective.
-- During the third quarter, the metallurgical test program was completed
and the mill conceptual design has been progressing on budget and on
schedule. Much of the design work was reliant on the procurement of the
specific equipment with the appropriate drawings. Significant advances
were made on the detailed engineering design work at the mine and port.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following selected financial information has been derived from the consolidated financial statements of the Group
for the periods indicated and should be read in conjunction with such statements and notes thereto.
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Selected Financial Information
All amounts
in GBP, except shares and per share 3 months ended 3 months ended
figures 30 April 2010 30 April 2009
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Revenue - -
Administrative Expenses 368,435 267,154
Exploration expenses 11,554 -
Bank Interest Receivable 2,270 2,580
Net (loss) (387,559) (273,148)
Loss per share in pence (basic and diluted) (0.49p) (0.46p)
Cash Flow (used) for operating activities (220,642) (111,114)
Cash Flow (used) for investing activities (982,055) (290,459)
Cash Flow from/(used for) financing activities 5,874,699 (923)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash 4,672,002 (402,496)
Cash & Cash Equivalents at end of period 7,792,650 1,821,647
Total Assets 35,456,060 19,471,193
Long term receivable 2,282,018 -
Total Liabilities 4,523,520 839,371
Working Capital 7,115,136 1,490,380
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 79,569,982 59,385,000
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Review of quarter ending 30 April 2010
The Group's only source of income since incorporation has been bank deposit interest.
Compared to the quarter ending 30 April 2009, net losses increased GBP 114,411 to GBP 387,559 and the loss per share
increased from 0.46p to 0.49p. Administrative expenses increased by GBP 101,281 to GBP 368,435. Administrative staff
costs increased by GBP 36,324 to GBP 191,694 due to an increase of GBP 28,329 arising as a result of the weakening of
the GB Pound against the Canadian Dollar and an increase of GBP 7,995 related to share-based payment charges relating
mainly to options vesting during the quarter. Recruitment expenses of GBP 16,426 were incurred during the quarter in
respect of the hiring of key engineering employees. Exploration expenses of GBP 11,554 were incurred during the quarter
on the geological evaluation of the Corkscrew/Big Bear property and Nugget Pond Crown Pillar. Legal and professional
fees increased by GBP 31,971 to GBP 69,720 mainly as a result of costs incurred in connection with various financing
opportunities.
Cash flows used for operating activities increased by GBP 109,528 to GBP 220,642 mainly as a result of higher cash
operating losses and an increase in HST receivables. Cash flows used for investing activities increased by GBP 691,598
primarily as a result of an increase in exploration expenditure on the Ming Mine of GBP 459,007 and expenditure on
tangible fixed assets by GBP 232,279. The increase in exploration expenditure comprised an increase in labour costs of
GBP 50,522, consultancy costs (mainly engineering) of GBP 212,719, capitalised finance costs of GBP 139,133 and GBP
59,152 in general operating costs. The increase in expenditure on tangible fixed assets mainly relates to progress
payments on equipment required for the Nugget Pond Mill upgrade. Cash flows from financing activities increased GBP
5,875,622 as a result of the net proceeds from the private placement carried out on 31 March 2010 of GBP 2,592,273 and
the receipt of the first instalment under the Sandstorm financing agreement of GBP 3,337,338 (US$5 million).
Total assets, which include accumulated deferred exploration expenditures and mine rehabilitation costs, increased GBP
8,852,391 to GBP 35,456,060 during the quarter. This increase was mainly due to cash received from financing of GBP
5,874,699 and foreign exchange gains of GBP 2,910,416 arising from a weakening of the GB Pound against the Canadian
Dollar.
The reasons or explanations for movements in costs, balance sheet accounts or cash flows compared to the second quarter
of fiscal 2009 are consistent with explanations given above.
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
Quarterly Results for the most recent eight reporting periods are shown below. (All amounts in British Pounds except per
share figures).
Fiscal 2010 4th Quarter 3rd Quarter 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter
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Revenue - - -
Net Loss (387,559) (338,087) (289,246)
Loss per share Basic &
diluted (in pence) (0.49) (0.38) (0.46)
Fiscal 2009
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Revenue - - - -
Net loss (255,360) (273,148) (332,879) (212,542)
Loss per share basic &
diluted (in pence) (0.43) (0.46) (0.56) (0.36)
Fiscal 2008
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Revenue -
Net Loss (131,375)
Loss per share basic &
diluted (in pence) (0.23)
The losses for the fourth quarter of 2008 are low due to a deferred tax credit of GBP 70,303 and the increase in losses
in the second quarter of 2009 is due to a reduction in bank interest received and an increase in administrative salaries
together with the issue of additional share options. Losses for the third and fourth quarters of 2009 started to reduce
as a result of a cost reduction programme implemented by the Company. Losses for the first quarter of 2010 increased
slightly mainly as a result of the weakening of the GB Pound against the Canadian Dollar. Losses for the second quarter
of 2010 further increased as a result of increased legal and professional charges in connection with financing options
and the AGM. The continued weakening of the GB Pound against the Canadian Dollar resulted in a further increase in
losses in the third quarter of 2010.
OUTLOOK
By the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, management expects to:
-- Complete the NI43-101 Feasibility Study on Surface Engineering including
Mill Expansion and Tailings Impoundment Area; Mine Surface Facilities;
Port Infrastructure, Geological Resources, Mine Plan and updated
Business Model. Shortly following this event, the Group will also draw
down the second tranche payment of US$2m under the terms of the
agreement with Sandstorm Resources Ltd.
-- Complete the Mine Development Plan for submission to the Department of
Natural Resources for the issuance of necessary permits to begin
construction.
-- Complete the geology determination for Nugget Pond mining as well as the
detailed mine engineering on the resource.
LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL POSITION
Prior to Q3, 2010, the Group has relied on shareholder funding to finance its operations. During Q3, 2010 the Group
entered into a financing arrangement in US dollars. With finite cash resources and no material income, the liquidity
risk is significant. This risk is managed by controls over expenditure and concentrating on achieving the payment
milestones under the financing arrangement. Success will depend largely upon the outcome of ongoing and future
exploration and development programmes. Given the nature of the Group's current activities the entity will remain
dependent on a mixture of debt and equity funding in the short to medium term until such time as the Group becomes self-
financing from the commercial production of mineral resources.
Directors are confident the Company has sufficient funds to maintain ongoing operations for the forthcoming 12 months
and therefore have concluded that the Group is a going concern.
At 21 June 2010, the Group has GBP 7.1 million in cash and cash equivalents with the proportion invested in short term
deposits remaining consistent with year end.
The majority of the Group's expenses are incurred in the Canadian dollar. The Group's principal exchange rate exposure
is related to movements between the Canadian Dollar, US Dollar and GB pound.
The Group's cash resources are held in GB pounds and Canadian Dollars. The Group has a downside exposure to any
strengthening of the Canadian Dollar as this would increase expenses in GB pound terms. This risk is mitigated by
holding substantially all of the Group's cash balances in Canadian Dollars. Any weakening of the Canadian Dollar would
however result in the reduction of the expenses in GB pound terms and preserve the Group's cash resources. In addition,
any such movements would affect the Consolidated Balance Sheet when the net assets of the Canadian Subsidiary are
translated into PB sterling.
As a result of the Group's main assets and its subsidiary being held in Canada which has a functional currency different
to the presentational currency, the Group's balance sheet may be affected significantly by movements in the GB pound to
the Canadian Dollar. The Group does not hedge its exposure of foreign investments held in foreign currencies. There is
no significant impact on profit or loss from foreign currency movements associated with the Canadian subsidiary's assets
and liabilities as the foreign currency gains or losses are recorded in the translation reserve.
Exchange rate fluctuations may adversely affect the Group's financial position and results. The following table details
the Group's sensitivity to a 10% strengthening and weakening in the Canadian Dollar/US dollar against the GB Pound. 10%
represents management's assessment of the reasonable possible exposure.
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Equity
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30 April 2010 31 July 2009
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GBP GBP
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10% weakening of Canadian Dollar (2,550,415) (2,029,441)
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10% strengthening of Canadian Dollar 2,805,457 2,254,933
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10% weakening of US Dollar 300,952 -
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10% strengthening of US Dollar (368,544) -
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Credit risk
With effect from July 2007, the Group has held the majority of its cash resources in Canadian Dollars given that the
majority of the Group's outgoings are denominated in this currency. Given the current climate, the Group has taken a
very risk averse approach to management of cash resources and closely monitors events and associated risks on a
continuous basis. There is little perceived credit risk in respect of trade and other receivables. The Group's maximum
exposure to credit risk at 30 April 2010 was represented by receivables and cash resources.
Interest rate risk
The Group's policy is to retain its surplus funds on the most advantageous term of deposit available up to twelve
month's maximum duration. If the interest rate on deposits were to fluctuate by 1% there would be no material effect on
the Group's reported result.
Cash and short terms deposits (expressed in British Pounds) were as follows:
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At 30 April 2010
Currency Fixed Rate Assets Floating Rate Assets Total
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British Pound 300,000 2,603,238 2,903,238
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Canadian Dollars 4,432,894 456,518 4,889,412
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Total 4,732,894 3,059,756 7,792,650
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At 31 July 2009
Currency Fixed Rate Assets Floating Rate Assets Total
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British Pound - 22,746 22,746
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Canadian Dollars 951,171 194,810 1,145,981
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Total 951,171 217,556 1,168,727
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At 30 April 2010, the Group had outstanding obligations, including interest, relating to bank loans and leases of GBP
601,630 and an amount of GBP 3,312,587 under the Sandstorm financing agreement ('Gold Loan').
The Gold Loan is accounted for as a financial liability carried at amortised cost. In determining the effective interest
rate implicit in the cash flows arising from the loan the cash flows are forecast at each quarter end based on
management's best estimates of the time of delivery of payable gold, the total amount of gold expected to be produced
over the mine life and the timing of that production.
Interest charged in Q3 2010 has been capitalised and included in exploration and evaluation expenditure.
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On 27 May 2010 the Minster of Environment and Conservation informed the company that, under authority of Section
67(3)(a) of the Environmental Protection Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council has released the Ming Copper-Gold Mine
from further environmental assessment, subject to a number of terms and conditions. On 1 June 2010 the Company announce
it has received final environmental approval and project release from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for
its Ming Copper-Gold Mine on the Baie Verte Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada.
COMMITMENTS
The Group will have a commitment of GBP 889,335 (CAD$1.364 million) and will inherit an environmental bond with the
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in connection with the acquisition of the Nugget Pond Facility on 1 July 2010.
In addition to the environmental commitment the Group has commitments totalling GBP 1 million (CAD$1.5 million) with
various vendors relating to the purchase of equipment for the Nugget Pond Mill upgrade.
These commitments together with the ongoing evaluation and development of the mine will be in part financed from
existing equity funding and an agreement with Sandstorm Resources Ltd to sell a portion of the life-of-mine gold
production from its Ming Copper-Gold Mine, located in Baie Verte, Newfoundland.
Under the terms of this agreement Sandstorm Resources Ltd. will make staged upfront cash payments for the gold to the
Group totalling US$20 million. Payment milestones are as follows:
-- US$5 million available immediately and received on 10 March 2010;
-- US$2 million on completion of a NI43-101 feasibility study; and
-- US$13 million when Rambler is awarded all permits required for the Ming
mine to start production.
For this, the Group has agreed to sell 25% of the first 175,000oz of payable gold and thereafter 12% of all further
payable gold up to 40 years, renewable in 10 year blocks.
During negotiations Casimir Capital LP acted as agent for Rambler and is entitled to a 4.5% cash commission to be paid
with each payment milestone.
There are certain circumstances in which the gold loan may be repaid earlier than by the delivery of payable gold as
follows:
(i) If within 18 months of 4 March 2010 (the date of the agreement) the
Ming mine has not started producing gold any amounts advanced will
become repayable on demand together with interest at a rate of 8% per
annum.
(ii) If within 24 months of the date that gold is first produced, the Ming
mine has not produced and sold a minimum of 24,000oz of payable gold
then a portion of the US$20 million will be repayable based on the
shortfall of payable gold.
(iii) Within the first 36 months of Commercial production of gold any
shortfall in payable gold below the following amounts will be required
to be paid in cash:
-- within the first 12 months - US$3.6 million
-- within the second 12 months - US $3.6 million
-- within the third 12 months - US$3.1 million
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Board of Directors determines, as required, the degree to which it is appropriate to use financial instruments and
hedging techniques to mitigate risks. The main risks for which such instruments may be appropriate are foreign exchange
risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. With effect from July 2007, the Group has held the majority of
its cash resources in Canadian Dollars given that the majority of the Group's outgoings are denominated in this
currency. During Q3, 2010 the Group entered into a financing agreement in US Dollars as described above. Should any
payment milestones not be reached the amounts advanced under the agreement would be repayable in cash giving rise to a
foreign exchange gain or loss, however the directors consider that the milestones are achievable and payments under the
agreement in the long term will be made in payable gold which is sold in US Dollars and will eliminate the foreign
exchange risk. The directors take a very risk averse approach to management of cash resources and continue to closely
monitor events and associated risks. There were no derivative instruments outstanding at 30 April 2010.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The parent company has a related party relationship with its subsidiary, and with its Directors and executive officers.
A total of GBP 59,879 (2009: GBP 65,974) was payable to key management personnel during the quarter including share-
based payments of GBP 3,036 (2009: GBP 14,048).
Directors' fees of GBP 12,000 remained outstanding at 30 April 2010 (31 July 2009: GBP 29,767).
GOING CONCERN
The Group's ability to continue as a going concern, and the recoverability of its mineral properties, is dependent on
the copper and gold prices, its ability to fund its development and exploration programs, and to manage and generate
positive cash flows from operations in the future. These financial statements do not reflect the adjustments to carrying
values of assets and liabilities and the reported expenses and balance sheet classifications that would be necessary
should the going concern assumption be inappropriate, and these adjustments could be material.
The Group raises finance for its exploration and development activities in discrete tranches. Following the successful
completion of the Sandstorm Resources Ltd. financing of US$20 million during the quarter the Directors and management
are concentrating on achieving the payment milestones in the financing agreement which will enable the drawdown of the
remaining US$ 15 million balance and are currently evaluating a number of debt financing proposals to meet anticipated
working capital requirements in the late pre-production/early production stages. The Directors are confident the Company
has sufficient funds to maintain ongoing operations for the forthcoming 12 months and therefore have concluded that the
Group is a going concern.
IMPAIRMENT ASSESSMENTS OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND EXPLORATION PROPERTIES
The Directors have assessed whether the exploration and evaluation costs have suffered any impairment by considering the
Group's business plan which includes resource estimates, future processing capacity, the forward market and longer term
price estimates for copper and gold. Management's estimates of these factors are subject to risk and uncertainties
affecting the recoverability of the Group's exploration and evaluation costs. Any changes to these estimates may result
in the recognition of an impairment charge with a corresponding reduction in the carrying value of such assets.
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
In the three months ended 30 April 2010 the parent company granted 300,000 employee stock options (no employee stock
options were issued in the three months ended 31 January 2010). The number of share options being granted is considered
by the directors to be consistent with companies of a similar size and profile to Rambler. The parent company is likely
to grant employee stock options again in the future. The Group calculates the cost of share based payments using the
Black-Scholes model. Inputs into the model in respect of the expected option life and the volatility are subject to
management estimate and any changes to these estimates may have a significant effect on the cost.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
International Financial Reporting Standards that have recently been issued or amended have been adopted for the
reporting period ended 30 April 2010:
IFRS/Amendment Title Nature of change Application Application
to accounting date of date for
policy standard Group
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IAS 1 Presentation of No change to 1 January 1 August
revised/amended financial accounting 2009 2009
statements policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IAS 16 amendment Property, plant No change to 1 January 1 August
and equipment accounting 2009 2009
policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IAS 23 amendment Borrowing costs Finance costs 1 January 1 August
directly related 2009 2009
to non-current
assets will be
capitalised
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IAS 27 amendment Consolidated No change to 1 January 1 August
and separate accounting 2009 2009
financial policy,
statements therefore, no
impact
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IAS 32 amendment Financial No change to 1 January 1 August
instruments: accounting 2009 2009
Presentation policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IAS 36 amendment Impairment of No change to 1 January 1 August
assets accounting 2009 2009
policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IAS 39 amendment Financial No change to 1 January 1 August
instruments accounting 2009 2009
policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IFRS 3/IAS 27 Business No change to 1 July 2009 1 August
revised combinations/ accounting 2009
consolidated policy,
and separate therefore, no
financial impact
statements
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IFRS 1 amended First time No change to 1 January 1 August
adoption of accounting 2009 2009
IFRS policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IFRS 2 amended Share-based No change to 1 January 1 August
payment accounting 2009 2009
policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IFRS 7 revised Financial No change to 1 January 1 August
instruments: accounting 2009 2009
Disclosures policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IFRS 8 Operating No change to Supersedes 1 August
segments accounting IAS 14 from 2009
policy, 1 January
therefore, no 2009
impact
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IFRIC 16 Hedges of a net No change to 1 October 1 August
investment in accounting 2008 2009
a foreign policy,
operation therefore, no
impact
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IFRIC 17 Distribution of No change to 1 July 2009 1 August
non-cash accounting 2009
assets to policy,
owners therefore, no
impact
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IFRIC 18 Transfers of No change to 1 July 2009 1 August
assets from accounting 2009
customers policy,
therefore, no
impact
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International Financial Reporting Standards that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective have not
been adopted for the reporting period ended 30 April 2010:
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IFRS 2 amended Share-based No change to 1 January 1 August
payment accounting 2010 2010
policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IFRS 5 amended Non-current No change to 1 January 1 August
assets held accounting 2010 2010
for sale and policy,
discontinued therefore, no
operations impact
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IFRS 8 amended Operating No change to 1 January 1 August
segments accounting 2010 2010
policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IAS 7 amendment Statement of No change to 1 January 1 August
cash flows accounting 2010 2010
policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IAS 17 amendment Leases No change to 1 January 1 August
accounting 2010 2010
policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IAS 24 revised Related Party No change to 1 January 1 August
Disclosures required 2011 2011
disclosures,
therefore, no
impact
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IAS 32 amendment Financial No change to 1 February 1 August
instruments: required 2010 2010
Presentation disclosures,
therefore, no
impact
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IAS 36 amendment Impairment of No change to 1 January 1 August
assets accounting 2010 2010
policy,
therefore, no
impact
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IAS 39 amendment Financial No change to 1 January 1 August
instruments: required 2010 2010
Recognition disclosures,
and therefore, no
Measurement impact
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IFRS 9 Financial No change to 1 January 1 August
instruments - accounting 2013 2013
classification policy,
and therefore, no
measurement impact
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Management have reviewed the impact of the above standards and have concluded that they will not result in any material
changes to reported results.
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
As at the date of this MD&A the following securities are outstanding:
Ordinary Shares 95,485,000
Options 3,798,000
---------------
Total 99,283,000
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Further information
Additional information relating to the Group is on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Group's web site at
www.ramblermines.com.
RAMBLER METALS AND MINING PLC
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 APRIL 2010
The accompanying financial information for the three and nine months ended 30 April 2010 and 30 April 2009 have not been
reviewed or audited by the Group's auditors and has an effective date of 21 June 2010.
RAMBLER METALS AND MINING PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Nine months ended
30/04/10 30/04/09 30/04/10 30/04/09
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Administrative expenses 368,435 267,154 962,974 835,104
Exploration expenses 11,554 - 44,737 -
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating loss (379,989) (267,154) (1,007,711) (835,104)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Bank interest receivable 2,270 2,580 4,714 42,851
Finance lease interest
payable (10,765) (8,574) (30,268) (26,316)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(8,495) (5,994) (25,554) 16,535
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss before tax (388,484) (273,148) (1,033,265) (818,569)
Taxation 925 - 18,373 -
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss after tax (387,559) (273,148) (1,014,892) (818,569)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Other comprehensive
income:
Exchange differences on
translating foreign
operations 2,910,416 (259,795) 3,888,683 2,497,760
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Other comprehensive
income for the period
(net of tax) 2,910,416 (259,795) 3,888,683 2,497,760
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME FOR THE PERIOD 2,522,857 (532,943) 2,873,791 1,679,191
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Basic and diluted loss
per ordinary share (0.49)p (0.46)p (1.28)p (1.38)p
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
RAMBLER METALS AND MINING PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Share Share Accumulated Translation Merger Total
Capital Premium losses reserve reserve equity
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
Balance at
1 August
2008 593,850 18,699,659 (1,425,462) 744,554 120,000 18,732,601
------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -----------
Changes in
equity for
the year
Comprehen-
sive loss
Loss for
the year - - (1,073,929) - - (1,073,929)
Other
comprehen-
sive
income
Foreign
exchange
gains - - - 2,444,100 - 2,444,100
------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -----------
Total
comprehen-
sive
income
for the
year - - (1,073,929) 2,444,100 - 1,370,171
------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -----------
Share-based
payments - - 138,836 - - 138,836
------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -----------
Balance at
31 July
2009 593,850 18,699,659 (2,360,555) 3,188,654 120,000 20,241,608
------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -----------
Changes in
equity for
the nine
months
Comprehen-
sive loss
Loss for
the period - - (1,014,892) - - (1,014,892)
Other
comprehen-
sive
income
Foreign
exchange
gains - - - 3,888,683 - 3,888,683
------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -----------
Total
comprehen-
sive
income
for the
period - - (1,014,892) 3,888,683 - 2,873,791
------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -----------
Share
issues 361,000 7,891,000 - - - 8,252,000
Cost of
share
issues - (531,035) - - - (531,035)
Share-based
payments - - 96,176 - - 96,176
------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -----------
Balance at
30 April
2010 954,850 26,059,624 (3,279,271) 7,077,337 120,000 30,932,540
------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -----------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
RAMBLER METALS AND MINING PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
30/04/10 31/07/09
Note Unaudited Audited
GBP GBP
ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 2 2,086,244 2,254,506
Deferred exploration costs 3 23,114,526 17,611,282
Long term receivable 4 2,282,018 -
------------- -------------
Total non-current assets 27,482,788 19,865,788
------------- -------------
Other receivables 180,622 76,646
Cash and cash equivalents 7,792,650 1,168,727
------------- -------------
Total current assets 7,973,272 1,245,373
------------- -------------
Total assets 35,456,060 21,111,161
------------- -------------
------------- -------------
EQUITY
Issued share capital 954,850 593,850
Share premium account 26,059,624 18,699,659
Merger reserve 120,000 120,000
Translation reserve 7,077,337 3,188,654
Accumulated losses (3,279,271) (2,360,555)
------------- -------------
Total equity 30,932,540 20,241,608
------------- -------------
LIABILITIES
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 5 3,665,384 459,920
------------- -------------
Total non-current liabilities 3,665,384 459,920
------------- -------------
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 5 248,834 147,037
Trade and other payables 609,302 262,596
------------- -------------
Total current liabilities 858,136 409,633
------------- -------------
Total liabilities 4,523,520 869,553
------------- -------------
Total equity and liabilities 35,456,060 21,111,161
------------- -------------
------------- -------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
RAMBLER METALS AND MINING PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Nine months ended
30/04/10 30/04/09 30/04/10 30/04/09
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Cash flows from operating
activities
Operating loss (379,989) (267,154) (1,007,711) (835,104)
Depreciation 24,798 21,408 68,371 36,842
Share-based payments 47,685 39,687 92,006 103,227
Decrease/(increase) in
receivables (68,104) 86,727 (103,976) 122,897
(Decrease)/increase in
payables 165,732 16,792 184,892 (132,816)
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Cash utilised in operations (209,878) (102,540) (766,418) (704,954)
Interest paid (10,764) (8,574) (30,268) (26,316)
Tax received - - 17,448 -
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Net cash used for operating
activities (220,642) (111,114) (779,238) (731,270)
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from investing
activities
Interest received 2,270 2,580 4,714 44,853
Acquisition of evaluation
and exploration assets (715,808) (256,801) (1,484,372) (2,506,281)
Acquisition of property,
plant and equipment (268,517) (36,238) (295,472) (430,777)
Prepayment for acquisition
of property, plant
and equipment - - (1,974,846) -
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Net cash from investing
activities (982,055) (290,459) (3,749,976) (2,892,205)
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from financing
activities
Proceeds from the issue of
share capital 2,752,000 - 8,252,000 -
Payment of share issue
expenses (159,297) - (531,035) -
Proceeds from issue of
share options 2,370 1,304 4,170 2,936
Loan receipt 3,337,338 - 3,337,338 -
Capital element of finance
lease payments (57,712) (2,227) (102,534) (60,575)
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Net cash from financing
activities 5,874,699 (923) 10,959,939 (57,639)
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Net increase/(decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents 4,672,002 (402,496) 6,430,725 (3,681,114)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of period 2,945,316 2,300,699 1,168,727 5,107,509
Effect of exchange rate
fluctuations on cash held 175,332 (76,556) 193,198 395,252
-------- -------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of period 7,792,650 1,821,647 7,792,650 1,821,647
-------- -------- --------- ---------
-------- -------- --------- ---------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
RAMBLER METALS AND MINING PLC
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN
The principal activity of Rambler Metals and Mining plc (the "parent company") and its subsidiaries (the "Group" or
"Rambler") is carrying out development and exploration on the Ming Mine copper and gold property in Baie Verte,
Newfoundland, Canada.
The accounting policies and methods of computation used in the preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial
information are the same as those described in the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
for the year ended 31 July 2009 and are consistent with the principles of International Financial Reporting Standards
("IFRS") and its interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"), as adopted by the
European Union and with IFRSs and their interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
In the opinion of management, the accompanying interim financial information includes all adjustments considered
necessary for fair and consistent presentation of financial statements. These interim consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the Group's audited financial statements and notes for the year ended 31 July 2009.
This interim consolidated financial information has been prepared on the basis of a going concern, which contemplates
the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business as they fall due.
The Group's ability to continue as a going concern, and the recoverability of its mineral properties, is dependent on
the copper price, its ability to fund its development and exploration programs, and to manage and generate positive cash
flows from operations in the future. These financial statements do not reflect the adjustments to carrying values of
assets and liabilities and the reported expenses and balance sheet classifications that would be necessary should the
going concern assumption be inappropriate, and these adjustments could be material.
The Group raises finance for its exploration and development activities in discrete tranches. Following the successful
completion of the Sandstorm Resources Ltd. financing of US$20 million during the quarter the Directors and management
are concentrating on achieving the payment milestones in the financing agreement which will enable the draw down of the
remaining US$ 15 million balance and are currently evaluating a number of debt financing proposals to meet anticipated
working capital requirements in the late pre-production/early production stages. The Directors are confident the Company
has sufficient funds to maintain ongoing operations for the forthcoming 12 months and therefore have concluded that the
Group is a going concern.
The financial information for the twelve months ended 31 July 2009 has been derived from the Group's audited financial
statements for the period as filed with the Registrar of Companies. It does not constitute the financial statements for
that period. The auditors' report on the statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2009 was unqualified
and did not contain any statement under Section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006. An emphasis of matter paragraph
was included in the audit report regarding the availability of project finance and going concern.
2. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Assets
under
Land and Plant and construct- Other
Buildings Equipment ion Assets Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
Cost
Balance at 1 August
2008 474,535 2,768,527 - 238,489 3,481,551
Additions 28,913 212,444 8,400 174,707 424,464
Disposals - - - (77,479) (77,479)
Effect of movements
in foreign exchange 66,326 386,609 - 38,137 491,072
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at 31 July
2009 569,774 3,367,580 8,400 373,854 4,319,608
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at 1 August
2009 569,774 3,367,580 8,400 373,854 4,319,608
Additions 42,864 7,146 313,389 13,946 377,345
Effect of movements
in foreign exchange 102,042 557,284 22,980 62,322 744,628
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at 30 April
2010 714,680 3,932,010 344,769 450,122 5,441,581
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Depreciation
Balance at 1 August
2008 125,853 668,906 - 65,425 860,184
Depreciation charge
for period 141,000 823,023 - 83,348 1,047,371
On disposals - - - (26,448) (26,448)
Effect of movements
in foreign exchange 26,408 145,300 - 12,287 183,995
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at 31 July
2009 293,261 1,637,229 - 134,612 2,065,102
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at 1 August
2009 293,261 1,637,229 - 134,612 2,065,102
Depreciation charge
for period 119,722 670,997 - 86,194 876,913
Effect of movements
in foreign exchange 58,374 326,111 - 28,837 413,322
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at 30 April
2010 471,357 2,634,337 - 249,643 3,355,337
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Carrying amounts
At 1 August 2008 348,682 2,099,621 - 173,064 2,621,367
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
At 31 July 2009 276,513 1,730,351 8,400 239,242 2,254,506
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
At 30 April 2010 243,323 1,297,673 344,769 200,479 2,086,244
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
-------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
3. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION COSTS
Total
GBP
Cost
Balance at 1 August 2008 12,125,573
Additions 3,612,120
Effect of movements in foreign exchange 1,873,589
----------
Balance at 31 July 2009 17,611,282
----------
Balance at 1 August 2009 17,611,282
Additions 2,396,574
Effect of movements in foreign exchange 3,106,670
----------
Balance at 31 January 2010 23,114,526
----------
Carrying amounts
At 1 August 2008 12,125,573
----------
----------
At 31 July 2009 17,611,282
----------
----------
At 30 April 2010 23,114,526
----------
----------
Included in additions are capitalised finance costs of GBP 183,634.
4. LONG TERM RECEIVABLE
The long term receivable of GBP 2,282,018 (CAD $3,500,000 equivalent) relates to the payment for the acquisition of the
Nugget Pond Facility which was acquired subject to a lease back to its former owners until 30 June 2010. At the point of
entering into a contract with Crew Gold (Canada) Ltd. ('Crew') there was no transfer of the risk and rewards of
ownership to the Company since Crew will continue using the asset with minimum impact on their operations until the
expiry of the lease. This long term receivable will be capitalized under plant and equipment upon expiry of the lease
when the Company takes full control of the Nugget Pond Facility. During the lease period no depreciation will be charged
to the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
The Group will have a commitment of GBP 889,335 (CAD$1.364 million) and will inherit an environmental bond with the
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in connection with the acquisition of the Nugget Pond Facility on 1 July 2010.
5. INTEREST BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS
This note provides information about the contractual terms of the Group's interest-bearing loans and borrowings.
30.04.10 31.07.09
GBP GBP
Non-current liabilities
Bank loan 19,762 18,348
Finance lease liabilities 333,035 441,572
Gold Loan 3,312,587 -
--------- --------
Total non-current assets 3,665,384 459,920
--------- --------
Current liabilities
Current portion of bank loan 2,119 1,818
Current portion of finance lease liabilities 246,715 145,219
--------- --------
Total non-current assets 248,834 147,037
--------- --------
Total 3,914,218 606,957
--------- --------
--------- --------
Finance lease liabilities
The finance lease liabilities are repayable as follows:
Minimum Minimum
lease lease
payments interest principal payments interest principal
30.04.10 30.04.10 30.04.10 31.07.09 31.07.09 31.07.09
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
Less than one year 254,327 7,612 246,715 187,074 41,855 145,219
Between one and
five years 391,683 58,658 333,025 464,947 23,375 441,572
--------- ------- -------- ------- ------- --------
646,010 66,270 579,740 652,201 65,230 586,791
--------- ------- -------- ------- ------- --------
Gold Loan
The Group had entered into an agreement with Sandstorm Resources Ltd to sell a portion of the life-of-mine gold
production from its Ming Copper-Gold Mine, located in Baie Verte, Newfoundland referred to as the "Gold Loan".
Under the terms of the agreement Sandstorm Resources Ltd. will make staged upfront cash payments for the gold to the
Group totalling US$20 million. Payment milestones are as follows:
-- US$5 million available immediately and received on 10 March 2010;
-- US$2 million on completion of a NI43-101 feasibility study; and
-- US$13 million when Rambler is awarded all permits required for the Ming
mine to start production.
For this, the Group has agreed to sell 25% of the first 175,000oz of payable gold and thereafter 12% of all subsequent
payable gold for the balance of the period ending 40 years after the date of the agreement. After the expiry of the 40
year term, the agreement is renewable in 10 year blocks at the option of Sandstorm Resources Ltd.
A 4.5% cash commission is payable with each payment received under the agreement.
There are certain circumstances in which the gold loan may be repaid earlier than by the delivery of payable gold as
follows:
(i) If within 18 months of 4 March 2010 (the date of the agreement) the
Ming mine has not started producing gold any amounts advanced will
become repayable on demand together with interest at a rate of 8% per
annum.
(ii) If within 24 months of the date that gold is first produced, the Ming
mine has not produced and sold a minimum of 24,000oz of payable gold
then a portion of the US$20 million will be repayable based on the
shortfall of payable gold.
(iii) Within the first 36 months of Commercial production of gold any
shortfall in payable gold below the following amounts will be required
to be paid in cash:
-- within the first 12 months - US$3.6 million
-- within the second 12 months - US$3.6 million
-- within the third 12 months - US$3.1 million
The Gold Loan is accounted for as a financial liability carried at amortised cost. In determining the effective interest
rate implicit in the cash flows arising from the loan the cash flows are forecast at each quarter end based on
management's best estimates of the time of delivery of payable gold, the total amount of gold expected to be produced
over the mine life and the timing of that production.
Interest charged in Q3 2010 has been capitalised and included in exploration and evaluation expenditure.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The parent company has a related party relationship with its subsidiary, and with its Directors and executive officers.
A total of GBP 59,879 (2009: GBP 65,974) was payable to key management personnel during the quarter including share-
based payments of GBP 3,036 (2009: GBP 14,048).
Directors' fees of GBP 12,000 remained outstanding at 30 April 2010 (31 July 2009: GBP 29,767).
7. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
Rambler Metals and Mining PLC has established a share option scheme with the purpose of motivating and retaining
qualified management and to ensure common goals for management and the shareholders. For options granted the vesting
period is generally up to three years. If the options remain unexercised after a period of 10 years from the date of
grant, the options expire. Furthermore, options are forfeited if the employee leaves the Group.
As at 30 April 2010, ordinary share options held by directors, employees and consultants were as follows:
Outstanding Weighted average Exercisable
number of remaining number of
Exercise price Options contractual life options
32p 100,000 6.10 100,000
42.5p 335,000 6.60 335,000
55p 474,000 7.53 412,668
48p 131,000 8.15 43,668
27p 150,000 8.30 100,000
10p 2,058,000 8.53 750,000
34p 100,000 9.88 -
35p 50,000 9.98 -
36p 150,000 9.86 150,000
--------- ---- ---------
3,548,000 8.24 1,881,336
--------- ---- ---------
During the periods ended 30 April 2010 and 31 July 2009, director, employee and consultant stock options were granted,
exercised and cancelled as follows:
Weighted average
exercise price Options
At 1 August 2008 27.0p 1,245,000
Granted 10.0p 2,223,000
Lapsed 46.0p (155,000)
---------
At 31 July 2009 23.7p 3,313,000
Granted 35.2p 300,000
Lapsed 44.6p (65,000)
---------
At 30 April 2010 24.0p 3,548,000
---------
---------
These may have a dilutive effect on the basic earnings or loss per share in the future.
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On 27 May 2010 the Minster of Environment and Conservation informed the company that, under authority of Section
67(3)(a) of the Environmental Protection Act, the Lieutenant- Governor in Council has released the Ming Copper Gold Mine
from further environmental assessment, subject to a number of terms and conditions. On 1 June 2010 the Company announced
that it has received final environmental approval and project release from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
for its Ming Copper Gold Mine on the Baie Verte Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Rambler Metals and Mining PLC
George Ogilvie
President & CEO
+1 (709) 532 4990
OR
Rambler Metals and Mining PLC
Leslie Little
Company Secretary
+44 (0) 14-8341-9942
www.ramblermines.com
OR
Seymour Pierce Limited
Nandita Sahgal/Jeremy Stevenson
+44 (0)20 7107 8000
OR
Pelham Bell Pottinger
Klara Kaczmarek
+44 (0)20 7861 3883
OR
Ocean Equities Limited
Guy Wilkes
+44 (0) 20 786 4370
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
INDUSTRY: Manufacturing and Production-Mining and Metals
SUBJECT: ERN
Rambler Metals & Mining Plc
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