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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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Ironveld Plc | LSE:IRON | London | Ordinary Share | GB0030426455 | ORD 0.1P |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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0.00 | 0.00% | 0.0495 | 0.049 | 0.05 | 0.0495 | 0.049 | 0.0495 | 8,403,500 | 14:53:17 |
Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
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Scrap & Waste Materials-whsl | 103k | -435k | -0.0001 | -5.00 | 1.95M |
TIDMIRON
RNS Number : 6715U
Ironveld PLC
30 March 2023
30 March 2023
IRONVELD PLC
("Ironveld" or the "Company")
Interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2022
Ironveld plc, the owner of a High Purity Iron ("HPI"), Vanadium and Titanium project located on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in Limpopo Province, South Africa (the "Project") is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2022 ("the period").
Highlights
-- A transformative period for the Company saw the acquisition and commencement of refurbishment of the smelter facility at Rustenburg, from August 2022 onwards;
-- Acquisition and refurbishment funded by an equity Placing of GBP4.50 million, which completed in August 2022;
-- First mining activities also commenced prior to period end, to ensure consistent supply of magnetite ore to the smelter; and
-- Post period end saw first production from the smelter, an additional GBP2.0 million fundraising from shareholders and the smelter acquisition becoming unconditional.
Outlook
-- First sales on track for Q2 2023 in line with original plans;
-- Smelter anticipated to ramp up to full production capacity by mid 2023 with strong demand for Ironveld's suite of speciality metal products; and
-- Additional revenues expected from DMS Magnetite joint venture, also due around mid 2023.
Martin Eales, CEO, said: "I am very pleased with the progress we made over the half year period to December 2022 and have already made so far this year. The coming months are due to bring many more positive developments as we build up production at the smelter and make progress with our other projects."
For further information, please contact:
Ironveld plc c/o BlytheRay Martin Eales, Chief Executive Officer 020 7138 3204 finnCap (Nomad and Broker) Christopher Raggett/Charlie Beeson 020 7220 0500 Turner Pope (Joint Broker) Andy Thacker/James Pope 020 3657 0050 BlytheRay Megan Ray/Tim Blythe 020 7138 3204
Notes to Editors:
Ironveld (IRON.LN) is the owner of Mining Rights over approximately 28 kilometres of outcropping Bushveld magnetite with a SAMREC compliant ore resource of some 56 million tons of ore grading 1,12% V2O5, 68,6% Fe2O3 and 14,7% TiO2.
In 2022 Ironveld agreed to acquire and refurbish a smelter facility in Rustenburg, South Africa, in which it can process its magnetite ore into the marketable products of high purity iron, titanium slag and vanadium slag. This transaction became unconditional in March 2023.
Ironveld is an AIM traded company. For further information on Ironveld please refer to www.ironveld.com .
Chairman's Statement:
This was a transformational period for the Company. In July 2022, Ironveld announced that it had conditionally raised gross proceeds of GBP4.50 million via a Placing of new ordinary shares at 0.30 pence per share and the transaction was approved by shareholders in August 2022. The net funds from the Placing were applied to the acquisition out of Business Rescue and refurbishment of the smelter facility in Rustenburg, South Africa, previously owned by Ferrochrome Furnaces (Pty) Limited ("FCF"), for which the Company had agreed purchase terms in May 2022. The Sale and Purchase Agreement in respect of the acquisition was signed on 31 August 2022 and the Debt Purchase Agreement with the sole creditor was signed on 1 November 2022. The acquisition became unconditional on 29 March 2023.
In mid-August 2022, Ironveld's team commenced its six to nine month work programme to refurbish the smelter and the Company was able to announce that production from the first of three planned operating furnaces had been achieved in January 2023. Alongside the rapid progress at the smelter, Ironveld's subsidiary, Ironveld Mining (Pty) Limited ("Ironveld Mining"), commenced preparatory work for mining activities in the fourth quarter of 2022, and operations are now underway to provide required magnetite ore to the smelter on a continuous basis.
The total number of employees across the Ironveld Group reflected this rapid expansion in activities, increasing from 9 South Africa based employees as at 30 June 2022 to 130 as at 31 December 2022, a development of which we are justifiably proud.
We remain committed to operating responsibly, working closely with stakeholders and local communities at grassroots level to improve standards of living. Under the terms of the 'Social and Labour Plans' ("SLPs") that Ironveld Mining has had approved by the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy alongside our existing mining rights, Ironveld Mining has undertaken to fund and address local infrastructure requirements in the areas in which we operate. These improvements include: water supply to local municipalities; electrification and electricity upgrades; and roads and stormwater infrastructure. In addition, Ironveld Mining has committed to provide training, bursaries and employment to the various host communities.
Financial
Administrative expenses totalling GBP581,000 (H1 2021: GBP384,000) were incurred in the period reflecting a return to normalised levels of expenditure compared to the comparable period, the commencement of operational activities in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the costs associated with a General Meeting requisitioned by a shareholder.
The Group recorded a loss before tax of GBP522,000 (H1 2021: loss of GBP382,000), broadly in line with Administrative expenses. The Company does not plan to pay a dividend for the six months ended 31 December 2022.
There were no borrowings at the period end (30 June 2022: borrowings of GBP499,000) as all outstanding balances were settled either in cash or by the issue of new shares in August 2022.
Post Period End Events
As noted above, first production was achieved at the Rustenburg smelter in January 2023.
In February 2023, the Company announced an equity Placing to raise gross proceeds of GBP2.0 million at a price of 0.30p, and this was approved by shareholders in March 2023.
In March 2023 the Company announced that the acquisition of FCF had become unconditional.
Transactions with Grosvenor
Ironveld announced two agreed investment transactions with Grosvenor Resources (Pty) Limited ("Grosvenor") in late 2021. Company updates since that date have noted that Grosvenor was in talks to finalise its own funding to complete the agreed transactions, and that Grosvenor has also been in regular and open dialogue with the Company. As at today's date, the Company is aware that talks with potential funders remain ongoing and the Board believes that a financing offer has a good chance of being made however, given the changes in Ironveld's position since the original agreements with Grosvenor were signed, any financing offer will be assessed on its merits and its potential to create value for all shareholders.
Going concern
Given the recent cash inflow from the equity Placing and the commencement of sales from the smelter, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future being 12 months from the date of the approval of these interim financial statements in the absence of any further funding and therefore present these accounts on a Going Concern basis.
Outlook
There is a great deal to look forward to in 2023. We anticipate securing first sales from the smelter in the second quarter and reaching full operational production capacity around the middle of the year, with the Company now fully funded to achieve this. There is strong demand from customers for all of our three products of high purity iron, vanadium slag and titanium slag. In addition, Ironveld Mining will benefit from its joint venture with Pace SA to produce and sell DMS grade magnetite from the mine in mid 2023.
In due course the Company also anticipates investing in further equipment at the smelter to upgrade the high purity iron product to powder form, which will significantly enhance revenues, and is seeking innovative ways to finance this expansion.
We would like to thank all of our shareholders for their continuing support for both the Company and the Project and we look forward to providing further updates in the near future.
Giles Clarke
Chairman
30 March 2023
IRONVELD PLC
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIODED 31 DECEMBER 2022
6 Months 6 Months 12 Months ended ended ended 31.12.22 31.12.21 30.06.22 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Administrative expenses (581) (384) (798) --------- --------- ---------- Operating loss (581) (384) (798) Other gains and losses 47 - - Investment revenues 23 2 4 Finance costs (11) - (17) --------- --------- ---------- Loss before taxation (522) (382) (811) Taxation - - - --------- --------- ---------- Loss for the period (522) (382) (811) Attributable to owners of the company (520) (379) (806) Non-controlling interests (2) (3) (5) --------- --------- ---------- (522) (382) (811) --------- --------- ---------- Loss per share (pence) Basic (0.02p) (0.03p) (0.06p) Diluted n/a n/a n/a --------- --------- ----------
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
IRONVELD PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIODED 31 DECEMBER 2022
6 Months 6 Months 12 Months ended Ended ended 31.12.22 31.12.21 30.06.22 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Loss for the period (522) (382) (811) Exchange differences on the translation of foreign operations (576) (1,795) (199) Total comprehensive loss for the period (1,098) (2,177) (1,010) --------- --------- ---------- Attributable to: Owners of the company (1,015) (1,894) (974) Non-controlling interest (83) (283) (36) (1,098) (2,177) (1,010) ---------- ---------- ---------- The accompanying notes for an integral part of these financial statements.
IRONVELD PLC
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
As at As at 31.12.22 30.06.22 GBP'000 GBP'000 Non-current assets Exploration and evaluation 26,634 26,350 Property, plant and equipment 1,212 2 Other receivables 6 3 --------- --------- 27,852 26,355 Current assets Trade and other receivables 507 198 Cash and bank balances 779 17 --------- --------- 1,286 215 Total assets 29,138 26,570 --------- --------- Current liabilities Trade and other payables (508) (619) Borrowings - (499) --------- --------- (508) (1,118) --------- --------- Non-current liabilities Lease liabilities (46) - Deferred tax liabilities (4,616) (4,730) --------- --------- (4,662) (4,730) --------- --------- Total liabilities (5,170) (5,848) Net assets 23,968 20,722 --------- --------- Equity Share capital 12,013 10,453 Share premium 24,101 21,379 Other reserve 74 12 Retained earnings reserve (8,941) (8,421) Foreign currency translation reserve (6,540) (6,045) --------- --------- Equity attributable to owners of the company 20,707 17,378 Non-controlling interests 3,261 3,344 Total equity 23,968 20,722 --------- ---------
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
IRONVELD PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIODED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Attributable Foreign to the currency owners Share Share Retained translation Other of the Non-controlling Total capital premium earnings reserve reserve company interests equity GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Balance at 1 July 2021 10,436 21,261 (7,618) (5,877) 15 18,217 3,380 21,597 Loss for the year - - (806) - - (806) (5) (811) Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations - - - (168) - (168) (31) (199) Issue of shares 17 118 - - - 135 - 135 Exercise of share warrants - - 3 - (3) - - - Balance at 30 June 2022 10,453 21,379 (8,421) (6,045) 12 17,378 3,344 20,722 --------- -------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------- ------------ Loss for the period - - (520) - - (520) (2) (522) Issue of shares and warrants 1,560 2,722 - - 62 4,344 - 4,344 Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations - - - (495) - (495) (81) (576) --------- -------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------- ------------ Balance at 31 December 2022 12,013 24,101 (8,941) (6,540) 74 20,707 3,261 23,968 --------- -------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------- ------------
IRONVELD PLC
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIODED 31 DECEMBER 2022
6 Months 6 Months 12 Months Ended Ended Ended 31.12.22 31.12.21 30.06.22 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Net cash from operating activities (799) (48) (337) --------- --------- ---------- Investing activities Interest received 23 2 4 Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,172) - (1) Purchase of exploration and evaluation assets (917) (198) (396) --------- --------- ---------- Net cash used in investing activities (2,066) (196) (393) --------- --------- ---------- Financing activities
Proceeds on issue of equity (net 4,031 - - of costs) Proceeds from new loans - - 482 Repayment of loans (403) - - --------- --------- ---------- Net cash generated in financing activities 3,628 - 482 --------- --------- ---------- Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 763 (244) (248) --------- --------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 17 270 270 Effect of foreign exchange rates (1) (2) (5) --------- --------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 779 24 17 --------- --------- ---------- Note to the cash flow statement Operating loss (581) (384) (798) Depreciation on property, plant and equipment 6 1 1 Foreign exchange differences (50) - - Share based payments 60 - 100 --------- --------- ---------- Operating cash flows before movements in working capital (565) (383) (697) Movement in receivables (316) 27 (8) Movement in payables 82 308 368 --------- --------- ---------- Net cash from operating activities (799) (48) (337) --------- --------- ---------- The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
IRONVELD PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1 Basis of preparation and accounting policies
The results for the six months to 31 December 2022 have been prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and International Accounting Standards Board.
The accounting policies are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2022, as described in those financial statements.
The financial information does not constitute statutory accounts as defined by section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. Full accounts of the company for the year ended 30 June 2022 on which the Auditors gave an unqualified report, have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
2 Loss per share
The calculation of basic and diluted loss per share is based upon the loss for the period and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period.
6 Months 6 Months 12 Months to 31.12.22 to 31.12.21 to 30.06.22 '000 '000 '000 Weighted average number of shares 2,628,958 1,316,440 1,322,832 Options/warrants - dilution - - - ------------ ------------ ------------ 2,628,958 1,316,440 1,322,832 ============ ============ ============ Pence Pence Pence Basic loss per share - continuing (0.02) (0.03) (0.06) Diluted earnings per share n/a n/a n/a ============ ============ ============
Where the Group reports a loss for any period, then in accordance with IAS 33, the share options and warrants in issue are not considered dilutive.
3 Registered office and copies of the report
The registered office is Ironveld plc, Unit D De Clare House Sir Alfred Owen Way, Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, Wales, CF83 3HU and copies of this report are available from the registered office.
IRONVELD PLC
OFFICERS, ADVISORS AND AGENTS
Directors: Giles Clarke (Chairman) Martin Eales (Chief Executive Officer) Nick Harrison (Non-Executive Director) Peter Cox (Technical Director) John Wardle (Non-Executive Director) Secretary: Brian James Company Number: 04095614 (England and Wales) Registered Office: Ironveld Plc
Unit D De Clare House Sir Alfred Owen Way
Pontygwindy Industrial Estate
Caerphilly Wales CF83 3HU
Nominated Advisor finnCap Ltd
One Bartholomew Close
London EC1A 7BL
Joint Broker finnCap Ltd
One Bartholomew Close
London EC1A 7BL
Joint Broker Turner Pope
8 Frederick's Place
London EC2R 8AB
Solicitors: Kuit Steinart Levy LLP
3 St Marys Parsonage
Manchester M3 2RD
Auditors: Crowe U.K. LLP
55 Ludgate Hill
London EC4M 7JW
Bankers: HSBC
97 Bute Street
Cardiff CF10 5NA
Registrars: Link Asset Services
10(th) Floor Central Square
29 Wellington Street
Leeds LS1 4DL
Financial PR BlytheRay
4 - 5 Castle Court
London EC3V 9DL
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