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Medusa Mining Limited
27 February 2014
MEDUSA MINING LIMITED
("Medusa" or the "Company")
ABN 60 099 377 849
and Controlled Entities
HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT
31 DECEMBER 2013
This report should be read in conjunction with Medusa's Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2013 and any announcements made by the Company during the interim reporting period, as it does not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report.
Appendix 4D
Half year report
For the 6 months ended 31 December 2013
Hot Features
Premium
Name of entity
MEDUSA MINING LIMITED
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ABN or equivalent Half yearly Preliminary Half year/ financial ended
company reference (tick) final ("current period")
(tick)
60 099 377 31 December 2013
849
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Results for announcement to the market
Revenues and profits: US$'000 US$'000
Down
Revenues from ordinary activities 35% 52,363 to 33,998
Profit from ordinary activities Down
after tax attributable to members 55% 28,598 to 13,020
Net profit for the period attributable Down
to members 55% 28,598 to 13,020
(All comparisons to the previous period ended
31 December 2012)
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Dividends:
Interim dividend Amount per Franked amount
security per security
Nil Nil
* current period (half year ended 31 Dec 2013) Nil Nil
* previous period (half year ended 31 Dec 2012)
No dividend will be paid in the current period.
Net tangible assets per share:
The net tangible assets per share as at 31
Dec 2013 was US$2.006 (31 Dec 2012: US$ 1.854)
Change in control of entities:
There has been no change in control, either
gained or loss during the current period.
Associates and Joint Venture entities:
The Consolidated Group did not have a holding
in any associates or joint venture entities
during the current period.
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MANAGING DIRECTOR'S ADDRESS
For the half year ended 31 December 2013, I am pleased to report that the mill is in the final phase of commissioning and that mining operations are able to meet the increased throughput requirements for the ensuing periods ahead.
The six month period to 31 December 2013 proved challenging to get the new Co-O SAG Mill fully operational. The start-up of the new mill was delayed due to the installation of faulty powercells which were repaired and re-installed in early December. The SAG mill operated for the rest of December without any interruptions and is currently running at approximately 2,000 tonnes per day.
The detoxification circuit, thickener, CIL tanks, gold room and associated equipment for "wet" processing are all fully operational. Planning for additional tailings storage facilities is completed and construction is planned to commence after the wet season in the March 2014 quarter.
Complementary infrastructure construction completed includes a new junior staff accommodation, assay laboratory and metallurgy offices.
At the Co-O Mine, the L8 Shaft is pulling ore and waste from Level 8 (350 metres below surface). Rock passes from Levels 6 and 7 to Level 8 are operating and allow ore and waste from these levels to be hoisted from Level 8. Level development continued on Level 8 and all veins in the resource model were intersected and are being developed. The Don Pedro veins near the L8 Shaft are being developed and stoped while development continues on Levels 1 to 7 concurrent with production stoping.
The Baguio Shaft has been deepened to Level 5 to access additional ore on the west side of the mine and to reduce double handling.
The Bananghilig area has continued to progress well with drilling re-commenced between the Bananghilig Deposit and the B2 discovery with the view of combining the two areas. Sterilisation and geotechnical drilling and associated technical work were completed.
The extreme wet weather during December 2013 and January 2014 caused damage to the haul road between the mine and mill. A works program is in place to repair the haul road after the wet season as well as to develop alternative road access.
There were no Lost Time Incidents between July and December 2013, however as advised to the market on 13 February 2014, regretfully a fatality happened in a stope underground. The Lost Time Incidents Frequency Rate ("LTIFR") for the past 4 years to 31 December 2013 stands at 0.10 compared to the Western Australian LTIFR for the mining industry of 2.0 for 2012-13.
The Company has provided rescue and relief efforts in response to natural disasters that struck the Philippines last calendar year. The Co-O Mine Rescue Team provided rescue aid to the Bohol earthquake victims and relief support to the local communities on the island of Leyte after the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).
The company continues to support the local communities through employment, (99% Filipino workforce), education (scholarships, school expenditure and adopt-a-school supporting over 5,500 students), health and essential infrastructure.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
The Directors present their report together with the consolidated financial report for the half-year ended 31 December 2013 and the review report thereon:
DIRECTORS:
The Directors of the Company at any time during or since the end of the half-year are:
Name Period of Directorship Non-Executives: Mr Andrew Boon San Teo (Non-Executive since 15 February 2010 Chairman) (1) since 01 July 2006 Dr Robert M Weinberg since 28 June 2011 Mr Ciceron A Angeles since 24 January 2013 Mr Gary Powell retired 22 November 2013 Mr Geoffrey J Davis (2) Executives: Mr Peter Hepburn-Brown (Managing since 15 September 2009 Director) since 24 January 2013 Mr Raul C Villanueva Notes: (1) Mr Teo was appointed Non-Executive Chairman on 22 Nov 2013 (2) Mr Davis was Non-Executive Chairman from 09 Jun 2011 to 22 Nov 2013. Prior to that Mr Davis was Managing Director from 05 Feb 2002 to 09 Jun 2011
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS:
Financials
Description Unit Dec 2013 Dec 2012 Variance (%)
$34.0 $52.4 ($18.4
Revenues US$ M M M) (35%)
$19.4 $35.3 ($15.9
EBITDA US$ M M M) (45%)
$13.0 $28.6 ($15.6
NPAT US$ M M M) (55%)
EPS (basic) US$ $0.067 $0.152 ($0.085) (56%)
Revenues of US$34.0 million compared to US$52.4 million for the corresponding period in the previous year, a decrease of 35% due to a decrease in both gold production and a lower average price received on sale of gold. Medusa is an un-hedged gold producer and received an average gold price of US$1,304 per ounce from the sale of 27,334 ounces of gold for the half-year to December 2013 (corresponding period to December 2012: 43,492 ounces at US$1,676 per ounce).
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation ("EBITDA") of US$19.4 million, (US$35.3 million in the prior corresponding period), a decrease of 45%.
Earnings per share ("EPS") of US$0.067 on a weighted average basis is based on NPAT of US$13.0 million (six months to December 2012: EPS of US$0.152 based on NPAT of US$28.6 million), a decrease of 56%.
The Company had total cash, cash equivalent in gold on metal account and bullion on hand of US$20.8 million at 31 December 2013 (corresponding period to 31 December 2012: US$15.8 million), an increase of 32%.
Dividends
No dividend will be payable for the half year to 31 December 2013 (No dividend was payable for the previous half year to 31 December 2012).
Operations
Description Unit Dec 2013 Dec 2012 Variance (%) Production ounces 26,089 32,580 (6,491) (20%) Cash costs US$/oz $422 $300 ($122) (41%) Gold price received US$/oz $1,304 $1,676 ($372) (22%)
The Company produced 26,089 ounces of gold for the half-year, compared to 32,580 ounces from the previous corresponding period, at an average recovered grade of 5.07 g/t gold (six months to December 2012: 7.82 g/t gold).
Average cash cost for the half-year of US$422 per ounce, was higher than the previous corresponding period's costs of US$300 per ounce due to delayed new mill commissioning and previously highlighted operational issues with the old plant.
Production Guidance
The revised forecast gold production for the fiscal year to 30 June 2014 after taking into account current year to date production of 26,089 is now between 70,000 to 80,000 ounces at anticipated cash costs of US$400 per ounce.
The production guidance for FY 2015 is between 140,000 to 160,000 ounces and from FY 2016 onwards, 160,000 to 200,000 ounces per annum.
OPERATIONS OVERVIEW
The locations of the Company's projects are shown on Figures 1 and 2 (please see link at the end of this announcement).
EXECUTIVE ORDER ON MINING SECTOR REFORMS IN THE PHILIPPINES
On 06 July 2012, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III signed Executive Order No. 79 entitled "Institutionalizing and Implementing Reforms in the Philippine Mining Sector Providing Policies and Guidelines to Ensure Environmental Protection and Responsible Mining in the Utilization of Mineral Resources" ("EO 79").
On 10 September 2012, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("DENR") issued Administrative Order No. 2012-07 ("Rules and Regulations to Implement EO-79" or "EO-79 IRR"), and on 08 October 2012, issued Administrative Order No. 2012-07-A2 ("EO-79 Amended IRR") to revise Sections 3, 7 and 9 of EO-79 IRR. EO-79 IRR and its amendments took effect on October 25, 2012.
The implications of the EO-79 with regards to the Company's projects are discussed in the June 2012 and September 2012 quarterly reports to the ASX. There has been no change in the Company's view since then.
On 07 March, 2013, the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) approved the lifting of the moratorium on acceptance of applications for Exploration Permits and Financial and Technical Assistance Agreements.
The new legislation on mining taxes and royalties is yet to be finalised for submission to Congress.
EXECUTIVE ORDER ON EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY IN THE PHILIPPINES
On 26 November 2013, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III signed Executive Order No. 147 entitled "Creating the Philippine Extractive industries transparency Initiative" ("EO 147").
Pursuant to Section 14 of the EO 79, the Philippine government commits to participate in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative ("EITI") that sets international standards for transparency and accountability in the extractive industries and in government. Established in 2003, the EITI is a global coalition of governments, companies and civil society collaborating to improve honest and responsible management of revenues from natural resources, particularly oil, gas, metals and minerals.
Through EO 147, the Philippine government has instituted the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative ("PH-EITI"), which commits to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the extractive industries, specifically in the way the government collects, and companies pay taxes from extractive industries;
The implications of the EO 147 with regards to the Company's projects are not considered to have any negative impact and the Company sees the Executive Order as a positive commitment by the Philippine Government to adopt good governance practices in accordance with International Guidelines of the EITI.
MINERAL RESOURCES AND ORE RESERVES
The Company's current mineral resources (including the Saugon resource) and ore reserves were previously announced in accordance with the guidelines of the JORC Code 2004 (Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves). Refer to announcement of 08 August 2013, the September 2013 Quarterly Report, and the 2013 Annual Report.
The Co-O and Bananghilig deposits are currently undergoing review, interpretations and revised mineral resource and ore reserve estimations in accordance with the guidelines of the recently adopted JORC Code 2012. Since there may be material changes to the mineral resources and ore reserves, due to changes in gold price, mining dilution and so forth, the Company will not be reporting the resources and reserves until the revised estimations have been completed and signed off by the independent Competent Persons. The revised resources and reserves for Co-O and Bananghilig are expected to be reported during the September 2014 quarter.
GOLD PRODUCTION
The production statistics for the six months to 31 December 2013 with comparatives for the December 2012 half year are summarised in Table I.
Table I. Gold production statistics
Description Unit Half-year Half-year Variance (%)
ended ended
31 Dec 31 Dec
2013 2012
Tonnes mined WMT 222,644 160,095 62,549 39%
Ore milled DMT 190,051 143,808 46,243 32%
Recovered grade gpt 5.07 7.82 (2.75) (35%)
Recovery % 86% 90% (4%) (4%)
Gold produced ounces 26,089 32,580 (6,491) (20%)
Cash costs
(1) US$ $422 $300 ($122) (41%)
Gold sold ounces 27,334 43,492 (16,158) (37%)
Average gold
price received US$ $1,304 $1,676 ($372) (22%)
Note:
(1) Net of development costs and includes royalties and local business taxes but no by-product credits.
Gold production for the six months to 31 December 2013 was 26,089 ounces of gold at an average grade of 5.07 g/t gold was lower than last year's production of 32,580 ounces of gold at recovered grades averaging 7.82 g/t gold.
The average cash costs of US$422 per ounce, inclusive of royalties and local business taxes are higher than the previous period's average cash costs of US$300 per ounce.
Medusa, an un-hedged gold producer, sold 27,334 ounces of gold at an average price of US$1,304 per ounce during the period (corresponding period last year 43,492 at average price received of US$1,676 per ounce).
The revised production guidance for the fiscal year to 30 June 2014, following production of 26,089 ounces of gold for the half year to December 2013 is now between 70,000 to 80,000 ounces at anticipated cash costs of US$400 per ounce.
The production guidance for FY 2015 is 140,000 to 160,000 ounces and from FY 2016 onwards is 160,000 to 200,000 ounces per annum.
Co-O MINE and MILL
Co-O Mine
Mine development and expansion achievements include:
-- The L8 Shaft is operating at 1,500 tonne per day. (Photo 1) hauling from Level 8 (350 metres below surface). The current mine combined shaft haulage capacity is now 2,500 tonnes per day from the L8, Baguio, Agsao and Ventilation Shafts;
-- The rock-passes from Levels 6 and 7 to Level 8 have been completed allowing broken material to move from both Levels to the L8 haulage shaft;
-- The upgrade to the Baguio Shaft has been completed allowing material to be hauled from Level 5, thus opening up new mining areas in the western side of the mine;
-- Development is progressing at 1,500 metres per month and will continue at approximately 1,500 metres per month for the foreseeable future, resulting in a continuing high percentage of development ore in the mill feed, and;
-- A winze is being sunk from Level 8 to Level 9 to expose and gain access to the ore on Level 9.
Please see the link at the end of this announcement to view Photo 1: L8 Shaft and stockpile area.
Co-O Mill
The new SAG Mill commenced operation on the 6(th) December 2013. The delay in starting the SAG Mill was due to manufacturing defects in the Powercells, which were repaired and re-installed. Production for FY 2014 has been revised to 70,000 to 80,000 ounces and 140,000 to 160,000 ounces in FY 2015.
Please see the link at the end of this announcement to view:
-- Photo 2: SAG Mill -- Photo 3: Primary Crusher
Tailings Storage
Planning and design for tailings storage facility number 5 has been completed with construction planned when the "Wet" season finishes.
Health and Safety
Lost time incident frequency rate (LTIFR) for the six months to 31 December 2014 is 0.1 including exploration. There were no breaches of any of the project's operating regulations during the period.
Co-O RESOURCE DRILLING
Diamond drilling has continued since the last resource model update was announced on 08 August 2013 and has focused on extending the Co-O Vein system along the eastern and western sides of the resource model. Since the 2013 resource estimation, 41 underground drill holes totalling 11,412 have been completed using two large and two smaller portable diamond drilling rigs.
The Company has recently purchased six additional portable underground diamond drill rigs to be deployed at various levels within the mine to assist in exploring for zones of additional mineralisation.
Table II. Co-O surface and underground drill hole results of >= 0.5 metres at >= 3g/t gold
(Refer Appendix A for JORC Code 2012 Edition)
Hole East North RL Depth Dip Azimuth From Width Gold
Number (4) (4) (4) (metres) ((o) ((o) (metres) (2) Grade
) ) (metres) (1,3)
(uncut)
(g/t
gold)
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
UNDERGROUND EXLORATION DRILL HOLES - LEVEL 3
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L3-64W-005 613338.9 913032.8 61.4 194.7 +3 317 167.20 0.40 16.57
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L3-64W-008 613339.3 913027.7 59.8 503.3 -60 219 42.75 1.50 4.45
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L3-64W-010 613348.2 913026.6 60.5 492.0 -25 124 335.60 1.10 20.30
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L3-64W-011 613341.2 913031.9 61.4 255.4 +3 331 223.65 0.90 3.47
---------- ---------- ---------
241.65 1.00 3.20
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L3-64W-012 613343.1 913032.7 61.4 256.8 +3 013 65.50 1.40 5.19
---------- ---------- ---------
L3-64W-014 613344.3 913032.9 61.3 327.4 +3 020 74.50 2.20 3.70
---------- ---------- ---------
UNDERGROUND EXLORATION DRILL HOLES - LEVEL 8
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L8-19E-001 614207.3 913105.2 -192.0 487.1 +3 247 62.85 1.00 5.88
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L8-29E-002 614275.5 912915.7 -190.8 403.4 0 047 2.00 0.75 3.49
---------- ---------- ---------
61.95 0.55 6.45
---------- ---------- ---------
175.10 0.50 5.70
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L8-29E-003 614276.4 912912.9 -190.6 393.4 0 057 60.15 1.00 5.27
---------- ---------- ---------
86.60 0.50 8.90
---------- ---------- ---------
100.50 1.10 6.48
---------- ---------- ---------
168.20 2.80 16.88
includes 169.20 0.80 26.47
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L8-29E-004 614270.0 912909.8 -190.7 115.6 +3 219 53.65 2.20 19.45
---------- ---------- ---------
includes 53.65 1.00 23.60
97.80 1.00 5.77
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L8-29E-005 614270.6 912908.6 -190.7 475.9 +3 213 47.65 0.60 14.57
---------- ---------- ---------
55.00 0.90 16.60
---------- ---------- ---------
87.50 1.00 5.62
---------- ---------- ---------
108.70 0.90 14.52
---------- ---------- ---------
156.60 1.00 20.43
---------- ---------- ---------
180.35 1.15 30.27
---------- ---------- ---------
181.50 0.90 34.90
---------- ---------- ---------
183.40 0.60 57.83
---------- ---------- ---------
185.75 1.00 5.31
---------- ---------- ---------
192.95 1.00 5.22
---------- ---------- ---------
203.35 1.00 5.91
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L8-29E-006 614270.6 912908.6 -190.6 411.9 +3 068 16.50 1.00 3.00
---------- ---------- ---------
54.10 0.90 3.67
---------- ---------- ---------
90.70 1.65 4.17
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L8-29E-007 614276.1 912909.8 -190.6 464.3 +3 116 0.40 0.90 6.70
---------- ---------- ---------
92.40 0.60 6.20
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L8-29E-008 614274.0 912908.3 -190.6 473.4 +3 174 57.80 0.65 47.77
---------- ---------- ---------
85.95 1.00 4.60
---------- ---------- ---------
169.30 1.20 5.30
---------- ---------- ---------
203.80 0.50 3.78
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L8-29E-009 614276.3 912912.8 -190.6 452.2 +3 093 80.65 0.85 16.77
---------- ---------- ---------
186.60 5.80 5.62
---------- ---------- ---------
236.55 1.00 78.50
---------- ---------- ---------
326.60 0.40 5.33
---------- ---------- ---------
338.25 4.15 16.51
includes 340.40 1.00 43.77
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
L8-29E-010 614274.0 912908.3 -190.7 474.3 +3 142 194.50 1.00 13.53
---------- ---------- ---------
292.00 1.70 40.50
includes 292.00 0.75 73.73
------------ --------- --------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Notes:
1. Composited intercepts' 'weighted average grades' calculated by using the following parameters:
(i) no upper gold grade cut-off applied;
(ii) lower cut-off grade of 3.0 g/t gold,
(iii) high-grade samples (>20g/t gold) within composited interval are individually reported ;and
(iv) >= 0.5 metres down hole intercept width at >= 3.0 g/t gold, or
(v) >= 6 gram.metres.
(vi) maximum of 1.0 metre of down-hole internal dilution at , 3g/t gold
2. Intersection widths are downhole drill widths not true widths;
3. Assays are by Philsaga Mining Corporation's laboratory; and
4. Grid coordinates based on the Philippine Reference System 92.RL is elevation in metres relative to Mine Datum
Co-O EXPLORATION
IP Survey
The ground Induced Polarisation ("IP") and Resistivity ("RES") survey is ongoing within the Co-O tenements including the Co-O mine environs. During the six months to December 2013, approximately 127 line kilometres of IP and RES surveys were completed. Heavy rain has hampered the survey and it is now expected that the balance (of approximately104 line kilometres) will be completed in the June 2014 quarter, with interpretations undertaken during the June and September 2014 quarters.
Ground Magnetics Survey
A Ground Magnetics survey is ongoing, using the same grid as the IP survey. A total of approximately 162 line kilometres were completed during the six months to December 2013. Approximately 94 line kilometres remains to be surveyed, and are expected to be completed and interpreted concurrent with the IP interpretation.
Reconnaissance Programmes
Reconnaissance mapping and sampling programmes are ongoing.
TAMBIS REGION
BACKGROUND
The Tambis Project, which includes the Bananghilig Gold Deposit as shown on (Fig. 2), is operated under a Mining Agreement with Philex Gold Philippines Inc. over Mineral Production Sharing Agreement ("MPSA") 344-2010-XIII, which covers 6,262 hectares.
The Executive Order on Mining (EO 79) signed on 6 July 2012, by the President of the Philippines, will have no immediate impact on the Bananghilig Project as the Company can continue to explore, conduct feasibility studies and planning.
REGIONAL GEOLOGICAL SETTING
The announcement of 12 September 2011 summarises the Tambis regional geological setting, local geological setting, deposit description and mineralisation.
BANANGHILIG GOLD DEPOSIT
Additional information with respect to the Bananghilig gold deposit is contained in the September 2011 quarterly report dated 24 October 2011, drilling updates on 17 January 2012, 8 August 2012, 21 November 2012, and 02 April 2013, operations update on 08 July 2013, and resource estimation updates on 29 January 2013 and 08 August 2013.
Indicated & Inferred Mineral Resource Estimation
The Bananghilig resource was previously announced in accordance with the guidelines of the JORC Code 2004 (Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves). Refer to announcement of 08 August 2013, the September 2013 Quarterly Report, and the 2013 Annual Report.
The Bananghilig deposit is currently undergoing review, re-interpretation and revised mineral resource and estimation in accordance with the guidelines of the recently adopted JORC Code 2012. Consequently the project's revised mineral resources are expected to be completed by the independent consultants and reported during the September 2014 quarter.
Bananghilig Scoping & Pre-Feasibility Study*
On 09 April 2013, the Company published the results of a first pass Scoping Study(1) of the Bananghilig Gold Deposit. The Scoping Study was carried out and reported under the guidelines of the JORC Code 2004, therefore the results of the Scoping Study do not now necessarily comply with the requirements of the JORC Code 2012 and will not be reported henceforth.
*The Scoping Study referred to in the announcement dated 9 April 2013 was based on low-level technical and economic assessments of Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources, as defined under the guidelines of JORC Code 2004, and is insufficient to support estimation of Ore Reserves or to provide assurance of an economic development case at this stage, or to provide certainty that the conclusions of the Scoping Study will be realised.
A Feasibility Study was initiated on the completion of the Scoping Study. Sterilisation and geotechnical drilling programmes were completed in early October 2013.
A decision was made towards the end of the September quarter to temporarily suspend the feasibility study given the mineralisation being encountered at the new B2 discovery area, as well as given consideration to the depressed gold price and commissioning of the new Co-O milling circuit.
Figure 3 (please see link at the end of this announcement) showd the Tambis Project geology showing location of Bananghilig resource relative to the B2 mineralisation discovery area & other prospect areas.
Figure 4 (please see link at the end of this announcement) shows the drill hole projection plan of the B2 drill holes relative to the Bananghilig 2013 resource model.
BANANGHILIG EXPLORATION
B2 Discovery Area
During the September 2013 quarter, two large capacity diamond drilling rigs completed two diamond drill holes (TDH332 and TDH334) within the B2 area for a total advance of 622.6 metres.
Figure 3 shows the Bananghilig area geology and the position of the B2 discovery, beneath limestone cover relative to the Bananghilig resource.
B2 Drilling Results
Results of diamond drilling at B2 were announced on 2 April 2013 and 8 July 2013, in the March 2013, June 2013 and September 2013 Quarterly Reports, and the September 2013 Annual Report. Results have subsequently been received for all outstanding sample submissions as well as for the holes completed during this quarter. Significant intercepts for completed drill holes are shown in Table III below.
Geotechnical and Sterilisation Drilling Programmes
Geotechnical drilling and test pitting programmes were completed in first week of October with one last diamond drill hole completed for a total of 60 metres. Drilling was carried out to investigate sites suitable for infrastructure associated with the potential development of the Bananghilig Deposit, including plant site, waste, tailings and process water storage facilities. A sterilisation drilling programme was successfully completed with no significant drill hole assay results received in these areas.
Regional Exploration
Reconnaissance mapping and sampling is on-going within the Tambis Region.
Table III. Bananghilig B2 Discovery Area drill hole results >= 1 g/t gold.
(Refer Appendix A for JORC Code 2012 Edition)
Hole East North RL Depth Dip Azimuth From Width Gold
Number (4) (4) (4) (metres) ((o) ((o) (metres) (2) Grade
) ) (metres) (1,3)
(g/t
gold)
---------- ---------- -------
BANANGHILIG - B2 DISCOVERY AREA
TDH308 613278 945405 156.0 359.10 -60 130 84.10 3.50 1.02
---------- ---------- -------
245.45 5.00 2.88
includes 246.65 1.00 11.25
---------- ---------- -------
312.10 7.30 3.23
includes 315.45 0.35 38.08
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH310 613435 944948 143.7 309.50 -60 130 198.65 13.45 1.38
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH313 613331 945128 178.9 302.13 -60 130 116.15 8.90 1.17
---------- ---------- -------
226.20 5.95 5.54
includes 231.05 1.10 25.90
---------- ---------- -------
237.95 16.40 2.04
---------- ---------- -------
286.35 12.00 1.33
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH314 613745 945277 116.9 312.63 -60 130 65.75 1.00 18.58
---------- ---------- -------
140.50 1.50 4.21
---------- ---------- -------
168.85 6.70 1.22
---------- ---------- -------
255.45 3.25 3.89
---------- ---------- -------
282.60 2.30 2.70
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH316 613537 945355 128.8 303.15 -60 130 186.45 3.50 2.37
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH317 613681 944841 170.1 302.10 -60 130 137.10 3.60 1.86
---------- ---------- -------
162.05 4.55 2.71
---------- ---------- -------
170.35 8.05 3.17
includes 176.10 0.70 11.28
---------- ---------- -------
262.25 21.55 2.34
includes 277.05 0.55 18.39
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH321 613616 945073 117.7 297.65 -59 130 115.85 20.70 2.26
includes 125.60 1.00 29.48
---------- ---------- -------
151.55 4.25 1.78
---------- ---------- -------
179.20 6.90 2.47
includes 185.10 1.00 10.03
---------- ---------- -------
246.65 2.25 5.87
includes 248.55 0.35 17.36
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH322 613591 945089 111.3 300.62 -61 130 198.60 6.65 1.24
---------- ---------- -------
211.25 1.75 2.88
---------- ---------- -------
235.60 6.30 1.14
---------- ---------- -------
248.30 11.35 3.18
includes 249.50 1.00 12.62
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH323 613631 945114 118.8 307.60 -60 130 116.00 3.85 1.40
---------- ---------- -------
159.30 12.45 2.98
includes 170.40 1.35 10.44
---------- ---------- -------
197.75 13.85 1.41
includes 197.75 0.45 13.51
---------- ---------- -------
215.40 11.80 1.23
---------- ---------- -------
245.10 8.10 1.55
includes 246.85 0.65 12.31
---------- ---------- -------
262.20 3.65 1.76
---------- ---------- -------
272.05 7.20 1.34
---------- ---------- -------
303.20 2.45 2.22
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH325 613575 944927 199.1 300.55 -60 130 135.15 8.55 1.27
includes 225.55 13.40 2.73
---------- ---------- -------
228.65 0.90 21.69
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH326 613583 945050 130.0 304.40 -60 130 108.30 2.75 4.86
includes 108.30 1.00 10.12
---------- ---------- -------
114.25 5.70 2.42
includes 117.95 1.00 10.48
---------- ---------- -------
169.30 4.40 1.71
---------- ---------- -------
181.35 8.65 1.29
---------- ---------- -------
228.95 7.75 1.24
---------- ---------- -------
248.10 4.75 4.34
includes 248.10 1.00 14.06
---------- ---------- -------
279.10 8.70 2.79
includes 280.10 0.55 10.44
--------- ------- ------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- -------
Hole East North RL Depth Dip Azimuth From Width Gold
Number (4) (4) (4) (metres) ((o) ((o) (metres) (2) Grade
) ) (metres) (1,3)
(g/t
gold)
---------- ---------- -------
BANANGHILIG - B2 DISCOVERY AREA
TDH327 613577 945103 112.6 303.60 -64 130 216.10 0.35 34.80
---------- ---------- -------
TDH328 613241.7 945191.7 214.6 312.50 -60 130 260.20 1.45 8.82
---------- ---------- -------
289.20 15.60 1.51
--------- --------- --------- ------ ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH330 613626.8 945064.5 123.7 294.50 -56 130 154.85 16.50 3.78
includes 159.05 0.55 40.64
includes 161.05 0.75 16.71
---------- ---------- -------
197.85 5.80 0.93
--------- --------- --------- ------ ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH332 613554.7 945020.3 142.1 320.50 -60 130 170.35 7.00 7.27
includes 174.70 1.00 45.49
---------- ---------- -------
236.30 0.70 22.40
---------- ---------- -------
254.50 7.55 5.79
includes 254.50 1.00 21.90
includes 259.70 1.00 14.69
--------- --------- --------- ------ ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- -------
TDH334 613001.7 944955.1 147.5 302.10 -60 130 80.30 9.50 2.77
---------- ---------- -------
200.15 6.85 1.26
--------- --------- --------- ------ ---------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------- -------
Notes:
1. Composited intercepts' 'weighted average grades' calculated by using the following parameters:
(i) no upper gold grade cut-off applied;
(ii) lower cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t gold;
(iii) high-grade samples (>10 g/t gold) within composited interval are individually reported;
(iv) >= 5 metres down hole intercept width at >= 1.0 g/t gold, or
(v) <= 5 metres down hole intercept width at >= 5 gram per metres, and
(vi) maximum of 3 metres of downhole internal dilution at <=0.5 g/t gold;
2. Intersection widths are downhole drill widths not true widths;
3. Assays are by Intertek McPhar Mineral Services Inc. in Manila; and
4. Grid coordinates and RL (elevation) based on the Philippine Reference System 92.
LINGIG
The Lingig prospect is located in Mineral Production Sharing Agreement 343-2010-XIII with an area of 3,824 hectares over which the Company has an operating agreement.
Activities completed include Induced Polarisation, Resistivity and ground magnetics surveys, Data processing and interpretation of the geophysical data by an independent geophysical consultant and detailed geological mapping.
Data compilation from the mapping, soil sampling, and geophysical surveys will commence during the March 2014 quarter. Interpretations will be reviewed prior to planning drill targets.
USA PROJECT
A Memorandum of Agreement with Corplex Resources Inc. covers the Usa prospect, which is located within MPSA application XIII-00077. Processing of the tenement application is progressing.
SAUGON PROJECT
Detailed and reconnaissance geological mapping, trenching and sampling programmes are on-going.
FINANCIALS
Medusa recorded a net profit after tax ("NPAT") of US$13.0 million and earnings before interest, tax depreciation and amortisation ("EBITDA") of US$19.4 million for the half year to 31 December 2013, compared to US$28.6 million and US$35.3 million respectively in the previous corresponding period.
The Company recorded Revenues of US$34.0 million compared to US$52.4 million in the previous corresponding period. Medusa is an un-hedged gold producer and received an average price of US$1,304 per ounce from the sale of 27,334 ounces of gold for the half-year to December 2013 (previous corresponding period: 43,492 ounces at US$1,676 per ounce).
The decrease in NPAT, EBITDA and Revenues is directly linked to a decrease in gold production (26,089 ounces compared to 32,580 ounces) and a lower average price received on sale of gold (US$1,304 per ounce compared to US$1,676 per ounce). As at 31 December 2013, the Company had total cash, cash equivalent in gold on metal account and bullion on hand of approximately US$20.8 million (Dec 2012: US$15.8 million).
During the half-year:
-- The Company recorded Revenue of US$33.9 million from gold and silver sales (Dec 2012 half-year: gold and silver sales of US$52.3 million and interest of US$0.3 million);
-- Depreciation and amortisation was lower at US$6.3 million, compared with US$6.7 million in the December half of 2012;
-- US$8.5 million outlay on exploration expenditure, including US$5.3 million on the Co-O Mine (Dec 2012 half-year: US$14.6 million, including US$9.8 million for the Co-O Mine);
-- US$11.6 million was spent on sustaining capital at mine and mill and capital works associated with the new mill construction and infrastructure (Dec 2012 half-year: US$23.5 million); and
-- Incurred US$17.5 million on general and accelerated mine development costs, inclusive of shaft sinking costs (Dec 2012 half-year: on general and accelerated mine development costs, inclusive of shaft sinking costs of US$15.8 million).
CORPORATE
Dividend
No dividend will be payable for the half year to 31 December 2013 (No dividend was payable for the previous half year to 31 December 2012).
CAPITAL RAISING
During the quarter, the Company raised gross proceeds of A$34,002,702 via the issue of 18,890,390 shares at A$1.80 each to clients of Euroz Securities Limited.
BOARD CHANGES
Mr Geoff Davis (Founding Managing Director of Medusa) retired as Non-executive Chairman on 22 November 2013 and was succeeded by Non-Executive Director, Mr Andrew Teo.
JORC CODE 2012 COMPLIANCE - CONSENT OF COMPETENT PERSONS
Medusa Mining Limited
Information in this report relating to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Gary Powell, who is a member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Powell is a Non-Executive Director of the Board of Medusa Mining Limited and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a "Competent Person" as defined in the 2012 Edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves" and is a "Qualified Person" as defined in "National Instrument 43-101" of the Canadian Securities Administrators. Mr Powell consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
DISCLAIMER
This report may contain certain forward-looking statements. The words 'anticipate', 'believe', 'expect', 'project', 'forecast', 'estimate', 'likely', 'intend', 'should', 'could', 'may', 'target', 'plan' and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of, and guidance on, future earnings and financial position and performance are also forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Medusa, and its officers, employees, agents and associates, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.
Actual results, performance or outcomes may differ materially from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those assumptions are based.
You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and neither Medusa nor any of its directors, employees, servants or agents assume any obligation to update such information.
LEAD AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
The lead auditor's independence declaration under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 21 for the half-year ended 31 December 2013.
ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS
The Company has applied the relief available to it under Class Order 98/100 and accordingly, amounts in the financial report and directors' report have been rounded to the nearest $1,000.
This report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
PETER HEPBURN-BROWN
Managing Director
Dated this 27(th) day of February 2014.
AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
Level 1
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West Perth WA 6005
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Auditor's Independence Declaration
To The Directors of Medusa Mining Limited
In accordance with the requirements of section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, as lead auditor for the review of Medusa Mining Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2013, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
a No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and
b No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD
Chartered Accountants
P W Warr
Partner - Audit & Assurance
Perth, 27 February 2014
FINANCIALS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS
AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the half-year ended 31 December 2013
Consolidated Group
--------------------------------
31 Dec 31 Dec
2013 2012
---------- --------------------
Note US$ 000 US$ 000
---------- --------------------
Revenue 2 33,998 52,363
Cost of sales (15,775) (18,175)
Administration expenses (3,905) (4,665)
Other expenses (1,298) (925)
Profit before income tax expense 13,020 28,598
Income tax expense - -
---------- --------------------
Profit for the period after
income tax expense 13,020 28,598
---------- --------------------
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translation
of foreign operations (net of
tax) (11,073) 7,507
---------- --------------------
Total comprehensive income 1,947 36,105
---------- --------------------
Overall operations:
Basic earnings per share 0.067 0.152
---------- --------------------
Diluted earnings per share 0.067 0.152
---------- --------------------
The accompanying condensed notes form part
of these financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
for the half-year ended 31 December 2013
Consolidated
Group
------------------
31 Dec 30 June
2013 2013
-------- --------
Note US$ 000 US$ 000
-------- --------
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash & cash equivalents 19,909 4,698
Trade & other receivables 20,308 29,617
Inventories 20,666 18,339
Other current assets 992 662
Total Current Assets 61,875 53,316
-------- --------
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Trade & other receivables 10,924 2,600
Property, plant & equipment 107,873 101,549
Exploration, evaluation and
development expenditure 235,113 219,962
Deferred tax assets 1,603 1,603
Total Non-Current Assets 355,513 325,714
-------- --------
TOTAL ASSETS 417,388 379,030
-------- --------
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade & other payables 20,621 18,616
Borrowings 1,125 1,725
Provisions 622 1,017
-------- --------
Total Current Liabilities 22,368 21,358
-------- --------
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Borrowings 5,936 528
Provisions 723 753
Deferred tax liability 141 141
-------- --------
Total Non-Current Liabilities 6,800 1,422
-------- --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES 29,168 22,780
-------- --------
NET ASSETS 388,220 356,250
-------- --------
EQUITY
Issued capital 5 102,902 73,070
Reserves 7,204 18,087
Retained profits 278,114 265,093
-------- --------
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 388,220 356,250
-------- --------
The accompanying condensed notes form part
of these financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the half-year ended 31 December 2013
Other
Reserves Foreign
Share (refer Currency
Capital Retained note Translation
Ordinary Profits 6) Reserve Total
---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ---------
US$ US$ US$ US$
000 000 000 000 US$ 000
---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ---------
Balance at 01.07.2012 73,070 218,837 3,740 20,020 315,667
---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ---------
Net profit after tax - 28,598 - - 28,598
Other comprehensive
income - - - 7,507 7,507
---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ---------
Total comprehensive
income for the period - 28,598 - 7,507 36,105
---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ---------
Shares issued during
the period - - - - -
Transfer from Option
Reserve - - - - -
Share options recognised
during the period
in accordance with
AASB 2 - share based
payments - - 1,100 - 1,100
Sub-total 73,070 247,435 4,840 27,527 352,872
Dividends paid or
provided for (refer
note 3) - (3,925) - - (3,925)
---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ---------
Balance at 31.12.2012 73,070 243,510 4,840 27,527 348,947
---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ---------
Balance at 01.07.2013 73,070 265,093 4,448 13,639 356,250
---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ---------
Net profit after tax - 13,020 - - 13,020
Other comprehensive
income - - - (11,073) (11,073)
---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ---------
Total comprehensive
income for the period - 13,020 - (11,073) 1,947
Shares issued during
the period 29,832 - - - 29,832
Transfer from Option
Reserve
Share options and
performance rights
recognised during
the period in accordance
with AASB 2 - share
based payments - - 191 - 191
Sub-total 102,902 278,113 4,639 2,566 388,220
Dividends paid or
provided for (refer
note 3) - - - - -
Balance at 31.12.2013 102,902 278,113 4,639 2,566 388,220
---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ---------
The accompanying condensed notes form part of these
financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the half-year ended 31 December 2013
Consolidated Group
------------------------
31 Dec 31 Dec
2013 2012
--------- -------------
US$ 000 US$ 000
--------- -------------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers 35,929 73,330
Payments to suppliers and
employees (11,398) (18,504)
Interest received 43 29
Net cash provided by operating
activities 24,574 54,855
--------- -------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
Purchase of non-current
assets (13,600) (24,360)
Payments for exploration
expenditure and tenements (3,853) (5,906)
Payments for development
activities (22,689) (18,658)
Net cash (used in) investing
activities (40,142) (48,924)
--------- -------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issue of 31,684 -
shares
Transaction costs from (1,851) -
issue of shares
Payments for dividends - (3,925)
Proceeds from borrowings 4,808 -
--------- -------------
Net cash provided by (used
in) financing activities 34,641 (3,925)
--------- -------------
Net (increase) in cash
held 19,073 2,006
Cash at beginning of period 4,698 12,468
Exchange rate adjustments (3,862) (5,640)
--------- -------------
Cash at end of period 19,909 8,834
--------- -------------
The accompanying condensed notes form part
of these financial statements
CONDENSED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the half-year ended 31 December 2013
Note 1: Basis of preparation
Medusa Mining Limited (the "Company") is a company domiciled in Australia.
The consolidated interim financial report of the Company as at and for the six months ended 31 December 2013 comprises the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as (the "Group") and the consolidated group's interests in associates and jointly controlled entities.
The functional currency of each of the Group's entities is the currency of the primary economic environment in which that entity operates. Though the Company's functional currency is Australian dollars the presentation currency for the Group is US dollars. The reason for using US dollars as the presentation currency is US dollars is the primary currency used in the global gold market.
The consolidated annual financial report of the consolidated group as at and for the year ended 30 June 2013 is available on the company's website.
(a) Statement of compliance
These general purpose financial statements for the interim half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2013 have been prepared in accordance with requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards including AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.
The consolidated interim financial report does not include all of the information required for a full annual financial report, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated annual financial report of the Consolidated Group as at and for the year ended 30 June 2013.
This consolidated interim financial report was approved by the Board of Directors on 26 February 2014.
(b) Significant accounting policies
The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies adopted in the Group's last annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2013, except for the application of the following standards as of 1 January 2013:
-- AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements; -- AASB 11 Joint Arrangements; and -- AASB 119 Employee Benefits (September 2013)
--
The effects of applying these standards are described below.
AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements
AASB 10 supersedes AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements and Interpretation 112 Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities. AASB 10 revises the definition of control and provides extensive new guidance on its application. These new requirements have the potential to affect which of the Group's investees are considered to be subsidiaries and therefore change the scope of consolidation. The requirements on consolidation procedures, accounting for changes in non-controlling interests and accounting for loss of control of a subsidiary are unchanged.
Management has reviewed its control assessments in accordance with AASB 10 and has concluded that there is no effect on the classification (as subsidiaries or otherwise) of any of the Group's investees held during the period or comparative periods covered by these financial statements.
AASB 11 Joint Arrangements
AASB 11 supersedes AASB 131 Interests in Joint Ventures and Interpretation 113 Jointly Controlled Entities - Non-Monetary-Contributions by Venturers. It aligns more closely the accounting by the investors with their rights and obligations relating to the joint arrangement. In addition, AASB 131's option of using proportionate consolidation for joint ventures has been eliminated. AASB 11 now requires the use of the equity accounting method, which is currently used for investments in associates.
The application of AASB 11 has no impact on the Group as there are no joint arrangements in place.
AASB 119 Employee Benefits (September 2013)
AASB 119 makes a number of changes to the accounting for employee benefits, the most significant relating to defined benefit plans. AASB 119:
-- eliminates the 'corridor method' and requires the recognition of remeasurements (including actuarial gains and losses) arising in the reporting period in other comprehensive income
-- changes the measurement and presentation of certain components of the defined benefit cost. The net amount in profit or loss is affected by the removal of the expected return on plan assets and interest cost components and their replacement by a net interest cost based on the net defined benefit asset or liability
(c) Significant events and transactions
During the six months the Company experienced a decrease in Revenues which is directly linked to a decrease in gold production (26,089 ounces compared to 32,580 ounces) and a lower average price received on sale of gold.
The Group's objectives and policies for managing capital, credit risk and liquidity risk are described in its recent annual financial statements.
During the quarter, the Company raised gross proceeds of A$34,002,702 via the issue of 18,890,390 shares at A$1.80 each to clients of Euroz Securities Limited.
(d) Comparative figures
Where required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial year.
(e) Rounding of amounts
The Company has applied the relief available to it under Class Order 98/100 and accordingly, amounts in the financial report and directors' report have been rounded to the nearest $1,000.
Consolidated Group
----------------------------
31 Dec 31 Dec
2013 2012
------------- -------------
US$ 000 US$ 000
------------- -------------
Note 2: Profit for the
period
The following revenue and
expense items are relevant
in explaining the financial
performance for the interim
period:
Revenue items:
Interest revenue 65 27
Gold and silver sales 33,926 52,327
Other 7 9
------------- -------------
33,998 52,363
------------- -------------
Expense items:
Depreciation 3,263 3,203
Amortisation 3,041 3,507
Employee benefits expense 3,958 2,933
Recognition of share based
payments 191 1,100
Note 3: Dividends
No dividend was declared
(2012: 2 cents a share,
declared on 29 August 2012
and paid on 4 October 2012). - 3,925
Note 4: Segment Information
The Consolidated Group has identified its
reportable operating segments based on the
internal reports that are reviewed and used
by the Managing Director (the chief operating
decision maker) and his management team in
assessing performance and in determining the
allocation of resources.
The Group segments are structured as Mine,
Exploration and unallocated. Currently the
only operational mine is the Co-O mine.
Mining Exploration unallocated Total
US$ US$ US$ US$
000 000 000 000
-------- ------------ ------------ --------
Segment Revenue and Result
6 months to December
2013:
Segment revenue 33,926 - 72 33,998
Segment result 15,937 (10) (2,907) 13,020
6 months to December
2012:
Segment revenue 52,327 - 36 52,363
Segment result 32,069 (16) (3,455) 28,598
Segment Assets and Liabilities
31 December 2013:
Segment assets 397,069 3,762 14,954 415,785
Reconciliation of segment
assets to group assets
add -
Deferred tax assets 1,603
--------
Total group assets 417,388
--------
Segment liabilities 24,807 1 4,219 29,027
Reconciliation of segment
liabilities to group
liabilities
add -
Deferred tax liabilities 141
--------
Total group liabilities 29,168
--------
30 June 2013:
Segment assets 371,846 3,943 1,638 377,427
Reconciliation of segment
assets to group assets
add -
Deferred tax assets 1,603
--------
Total group assets 379,030
--------
Segment liabilities 18,674 10 3,955 22,639
Reconciliation of segment
liabilities to group
liabilities
add -
Deferred tax liabilities 141
--------
Total group liabilities 22,780
--------
Consolidated Group
----------------------------------------------
31 Dec 2013 30 Jun 2013 31 Dec 30 Jun
2013 2013
------------ ------------ -------- --------
(shares) (shares) US$ 000 US$ 000
------------ ------------ -------- --------
Note 5: Issued Capital
Ordinary shares on
issue 207,794,301 188,903,911 102,902 73,070
------------ ------------ -------- --------
Opening balance 188,903,911 - 73,070 73,070
add -
Shares issued during
the period 18,890,390 - 29,832 -
Transfer from option
Reserve
------------ ------------ -------- --------
207,794,301 188,903,911 102,902 73,070
------------ ------------ -------- --------
Movement in ordinary
shares during the half-year:
* Balance at beginning of the period 188,903,911 188,903,911 73,070 73,070
* Ordinary shares issued - 7 November 2013 9,445,195 - 14,916 -
* Ordinary shares issued - 25 November 2013 9,445,195 - 14,916 -
207,794,301 188,903,911 102,902 73,070
------------ ------------ -------- --------
The A$ issue price per share has been converted using the exchange rate applicable on the date the funds were received and rounded to four decimal places.
Consolidated Group
------------------------------------------
31 Dec 30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun
2013 2013 2013 2013
---------- ---------- -------- --------
(options) (options) US$ 000 US$ 000
---------- ---------- -------- --------
Note 6: Option and
Performance Rights
Reserve
Option and Performance
Rights Reserve 1,715,000 1,715,000 4,638 4,448
---------- ---------- -------- --------
Opening balance 1,715,000 1,965,000 4,448 3,740
less -
Options forfeited (140,000) (250,000) - -
add -
Share options and
performance rights
recognised during
the period in accordance
with AASB 2 - share
based payments - - 191 708
---------- ---------- -------- --------
1,575,000 1,715,000 4,639 4,448
---------- ---------- -------- --------
Note 7: Contingent Liabilities
There have been no developments in the period
since the annual report.
Note 8: Commitments
There has been no change to the commitments
as disclosed in the Group's 30 June 2013 annual
report.
Note 9: Related Parties
Arrangements with related parties continue
to be in place. For details on these arrangements,
refer to the Company's annual report for the
year ended 30 June 2013.
Note 10: Events subsequent to reporting date
There has not arisen in the interval between
the half-year ended 31 December 2013 and the
date of this report any other item, transaction
or event of a material or unusual nature likely,
in the opinion of the Directors of the Company,
to affect significantly the operations of
the Consolidated Group, the results of those
operations, or the state of affairs of the
Consolidated Group, in subsequent financial
periods.
DIRECTORS' DECLARATION
The Directors of the Company declare that:
1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 22 to 31:
(a) comply with Accounting Standard AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations; and
(b) give a true and fair view of the Consolidated Group's financial position as at 31 December 2013 and of its performance for the half year ended on that date.
2. In the Directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
Peter Hepburn-Brown
Managing Director
Dated this 27(th) day of February 2014
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REVIEW REPORT
Level 1
10 Kings Park Road
West Perth WA 6005
Correspondence to:
PO Box 570
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Independent Auditor's Review Report
To the Members of Medusa Mining Limited
We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Medusa Mining Limited ("Company"), which comprises the consolidated financial statements being the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2013, and the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, notes comprising a statement or description of accounting policies, other explanatory information and the directors' declaration of the consolidated entity, comprising both the Company and the entities it controlled at the half-year's end or from time to time during the half-year.
Directors' responsibility for the half-year financial report
The Directors of Medusa Mining Limited are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such controls as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the consolidated half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with the Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the Medusa Mining Limited consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2013 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. As the auditor of Medusa Mining Limited, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.
A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our review, we complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
Conclusion
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of Medusa Mining Limited is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
a giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2013 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and
b complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and Corporations Regulations 2001.
GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD
Chartered Accountants
P W Warr
Partner - Audit & Assurance
Perth, 27 February 2014
Please see link at the end of this announcemnent for the Appendices:
Appendix A. Co-O Gold Project
JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1 Report
Section 1. Sampling Techniques and Data
Section 2. Reporting of Exploration Results
Appendix B. Tambis Project - Bananghilig Gold Deposit
JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1 Report
Section 2. Sampling Techniques and Data
Section 3. Reporting of Exploration Results
APPENDIX C: TENEMENT SCHEDULE
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