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RNS Number:4594F Xceldiam Limited 30 June 2006 Xceldiam Limited ("Xceldiam" or the "Company") Preliminary Statement of Annual Results Xceldiam Limited, (AIM: XLD), the specialist Angolan diamond exploration and mining company, announces audited results for the period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005, and provides an update on operations. Highlights * Two successful private placings and subsequent admission of the Company's shares to trading on AIM (with associated placing) raised US$ 21.17 million (in total); * Formalisation and securing of both kimberlite and alluvial prospecting licenses; * Initiation of exploration programmes; * Completion of total field aero-mag survey of Luangue concession; * Site establishment in Luangue concession and offices in Luanda; * Identification of priority targets for kimberlite drilling programme; * Preliminary confirmation of alluvial potential; and * Procurement and transport of plant, equipment and infrastructure to operational area. Chairman's Statement Overview It is my pleasure to report on the first 15 months of activities of Xceldiam's operations which have focused on the highly prospective north east Angola. Current operations are on the Luangue Concession where Xceldiam and its subsidiaries (the "Group") have a 39% interest in a kimberlite exploration license and a 40% interest in an alluvial exploration license. Xceldiam has been partnered on these operations with Endiama, the state appointed diamond concessionaire and Bapsil Lda, an Angolan mining investment company. Having both alluvial and kimberlite licenses at this stage has given the Group an early foothold in Angola which is now recognised as an important territory in the search for new diamond production. Diamond market The acute shortage of fine, large diamonds over 2 carats is expected to intensify and broaden out into small and medium goods over the coming years as supply flattens out and demand continues to grow. Rough diamond prices, which rose by about 50% between 2003 and 2005, are expected to rise further over the next decade. Importantly, supply of rough diamonds is expected to fall by 1-2% by 2015, to slightly under US$13billion at current prices as Canada's Ekati mine is depleted, Argyle in Australia has declined further and production from Diavik in Canada is expected to decline quite sharply. This is in contrast to the last 25 years during which time supply increased almost continually. The combination of these factors bodes well for the market and the economic feasibility of a new large kimberlite deposit. Exploration licenses Following the granting of the alluvial prospecting license by the Ministry of Geology and Mines in October 2004, the Luangue kimberlite prospecting licence was concluded and signed in May 2005. Approvals by Endiama on the methodology of the exploration programmes and associated investment expenditure for both alluvial and kimberlite licences were subsequently obtained. Both kimberlite and alluvial licenses provide for an initial three year term, renewable to five years upon surrender of 50% of the exploration area that is determined to be unprospective. It is important, therefore, not only to concentrate initially on the attractive areas of the concession, but also to ascertain which areas are of no further interest. Although alluvial evaluation is reasonably rapid, the nature of kimberlite exploration is more prolonged, requiring both small diameter drilling to identify diamondiferous targets followed by large diameter drilling on selected positive targets allowing greater volumes of kimberlite to be collected from depth and tested for diamond content. Following a bulk sample and confirmation of an economic kimberlite or alluvial deposit, conversion to a dedicated mining licence occurs with the interest of the Group being preserved at a minimum of the percentage granted in exploration phase in a special purpose company formed for the mining operations. Snowden Mining Industry Consultants, as part of the independent competent persons report conducted for listing purposes, undertook a valuation of the Luangue Concession placing a value of between US$10,000 and US$21,000 per km2. This comparatively high valuation to other exploration areas is based on the " good address" of the area and was prior to any significant on-the-ground exploration work. A revaluation will be undertaken in the next twelve months once the drilling programs and bulk sampling are established. Kimberlite exploration The past year has seen solid progress on kimberlite exploration. The successful completion of the 22,000 line kilometre total magnetic radiometric and topographic aerial survey over the entire 3,000km2 concession in May 2005, confirmed its prospectivity, with over 70 kimberlitic type anomalies being identified. This confirmatory evidence justified the progress into ground based work and further capital raising to conduct a proper sampling programme to establish the viability of both kimberlite and alluvial deposits. During the latter part of the year soil samples were taken from the anomalies. Indicator mineral chemistry extracted from these samples, together with the geophysical interpretation, will form the basis of prioritisation of the drilling targets - the next step in the kimberlite exploration programme. Alluvial exploration Two areas of focus for the alluvial exploration have been identified, both of which exhibit positive indicator mineralogy, indicating a possible nearby primary diamond source. The first area lies in a 5km corridor along the Luangue river between the Sampoio and N'Gombo rivers. The second lies adjacent to the Canguvo river some 20km north west of the main camp on the Luangue Concession. Initial exploration will delineate the extent of the deposits and then bulk sampling will be used to establish grades and value of diamonds present. Processing of these larger samples will be done through the recently procured 70tph scrubbing and 20tph DMS plant. The smaller mobile 6tph plant will be used to do scouting and preliminary mini point sampling of other areas within the concession. The aim is to evaluate the alluvial potential well ahead of the three year exploration period and decide whether production of alluvial diamonds is feasible. Preparation and clearance of over 45 kilometres of access roads has been cut for further reconnaissance activities, as well as general access for drilling and ground-truthing magnetometery surveys. In addition, regional scale topographic surveys were conducted to establish sand cover over the concession area along with mapping of the previous artisanal mining activities. The ongoing development of site infrastructure will continue as access and mobility will be key to enabling prioritised kimberlite and alluvial targets to be sampled. The Group is now well positioned to progress the Luangue Concession into an advanced exploration phase. Management and staff 2005 saw the recruitment of a multi skilled executive management team based in Luanda and the establishment of a competent board. Staffing levels increased with 44 staff being resident on site by year end, lead by an operations manager and three geologists. Endiama also nominated a mining engineer as general manager with extensive diamond experience who has taken a proactive role and participation in execution of the project. As the bulk sampling activities commence, the total employed on the project will approach 130 employees. Corporate developments In support of the exploration activities, the year saw two successful private placings raising a total of US$5.02million, culminating in the admission of the Company to AIM, a market of the London Stock Exchange in November, in which a further US$16.15 million was raised under less than ideal market conditions. This funding will enable the Company to progress the exploration on the Luangue Concession significantly in terms of viability of alluvial production and pre-feasibility studies on the potential for kimberlite mining. Capital expenditure At the time of this report, capital expenditure on the alluvial bulk sampling plant and earthmoving equipment is largely complete, with commissioning underway and expenditure mainly focusing on operational activities going forward of some US$0.5million per month. The Group has also exceeded the US$3million minimum expenditure required under the alluvial licence contract terms. The focus of capital spend in the year ahead will revolve around the kimberlite exploration programme. Small diameter core drilling of kimberlites by Gem Drill will be initiated. This will be augmented by sampling of positive targets by large diameter drilling with an associated drill chip dense media treatment plant. The minimum investment requirement over the three year period is US$6 million Events subsequent to year end Subsequent to year end, the Group concluded a strategic co-operation agreement with Petra Diamonds Limited ("Petra") which provides for the sharing of information and co-operation on technical, operational and other related matters regarding the development of the neighbouring Luangue and Alto Cuilo Concessions. Bearing in mind the contiguous underlying geology of these concessions and consequent kimberlite mineralogical similarities, the comparison and profiling of the mineralogy of kimberlitic occurrences in Luangue against the Alto Cuilo's kimberlitic occurrences already identified is expected to enable Xceldiam to accelerate the assessment and development of Luangue's targets at a lower cost. As detailed information on diamond content emerges in the year ahead on the Alto Cuilo kimberlitic occurrences from large diameter drilling ("LDD") and bulk sampling, this will significantly enhance the selection and prioritisation of LDD targets on Luangue following the less expensive small diameter drilling programme which is expected to commence shortly. In summary, Xceldiam has secured an experienced multi-disciplinary management team and the capital to achieve the objective of locating a diamond bearing kimberlites which can lead to the development of a commercially viable open-cast diamond mine. This will run in parallel with the bulk sampling programme for alluvial diamond deposits providing the potential for an alluvial mining operation with revenue generating potential at an early stage. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the management team, board and our advisors for their support and commitment through this first challenging year of operations. TIM GEORGE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Results for the period The Group loss for the period 7 October to 31 December 2005 was US$ 4,3 million. The loss for the period includes US$ 2, 8 million of expenditure related to the exploration and development of operations on the Luangue concession and US$ 0.8 million related to consulting and fund raising fees incurred in the admission of the Group to the AIM of the London Stock Exchange. Funding during the period In March 2005 a private placement was undertaken in which a total of 7,5 million ordinary shares were issued to founding investors at a price of 20 pence per share raising US$ 2.85 million. In June 2005,a further capital raising was undertaken by way of a private placement in which a total of 4,0 million ordinary shares were issued to investors at a price of 30 pence per share raising US$ 2.17 million (US$ 2.03 million net of placing fees with WH Ireland Limited). On 16th November 2005 Xceldiam completed a third placing of shares, conditional upon Admission ("Third Placing"). A total of 20,9 million ordinary shares were issued to investors at 45 pence per share raising a total of US$ 16.2 million (US$ 15 million net of admission fees). As part of the Third Placing one warrant was issued to each investor for every two ordinary shares subscribed for (the "Placing Warrants"). 10,5 million Placing Warrants were issued. Each Placing Warrant enabled the owner to subscribe for a further one ordinary share at a price of 50 pence per share exercisable at any time for the period of 2 years from the date of Admission. As at the period ended 31 December 2005 no warrants had been exercised. Revenue The only income generated by the Group for the period was interest of US$ 72,657 received from the surplus funds on deposit. Borrowings As at the period ended 31 December 2005, the Company had repaid the capital portion of the initial funding received to finance the start up costs in Angola. The amount of US$ 744 000 was repaid over the course of 2005 in three tranches with the interest portion being settled in 2006. There were no other borrowings as at 31 December 2005. Exploration Activities The capital raised in the two private placements and the subsequent public placement was primarily for the purpose of progressing the exploration activities on the Luangue Concession. Significant capital spend to date has been as follows: Description Spend to 31 December 2005 Provisional 2006 spend Earthmoving Equipment US$ 1,483 932 US$ 1,689,658 Alluvial Sampling Plant US$ 247, 954 US$ 1,592,728 Mobile Prospecting Plant US$ 159,520 Site Equipment US$ 356,050 US$ 300,000 Aerial Surveying US$ 307,546 US$ 125,000 Support Vehicles US$ 125,000 US$ 134,000 Kimberlite Drilling US$ 37,500 US$ 1,630,700 * Kimberlite Sampling Plant US$ 930,000 Total US$ 2,557,982 US$ 6,561,606 * based on positive mineralogy from the small diameter drilling warranting large diameter drilling Funding subsequent to year end In 2006 Xceldiam entered in to a Co-operation agreement with Petra Diamonds Limited ("Petra"). As part of the Agreement, Petra was granted warrants with a total exercise price of #14 million (the "Cooperation Warrants") to acquire up to 26% of the issued share capital of Xceldiam's wholly owned subsidiary, Frannor Investment and Finance Limited ("Frannor"), which holds Xceldiam's interest in Project Luangue. Funds paid to Frannor on exercise of the Cooperation Warrants will be ring-fenced to further develop the Luangue Concession. There is no other financial consideration payable by either party with regards to the Agreement and Cooperation Warrants. www.xceldiamgroup.com For further information, please contact: WH Ireland Limited David Youngman +44 161 832 2174 Conduit PR Angus Prentice +44 20 7429 6603 +44 7974 982 512 Leesa Peters +44 20 7429 6600 XCELDIAM LIMITED BALANCE SHEET At 31 December 2005 Group Company Notes USD USD Assets Non-current assets 2 754 562 6 227 780 Plant and equipment 2 2 247 489 6 752 Intangible asset 507 073 - Loans receivable 3 - 6 220 913 Investments in subsidiaries 4 - 115 Current assets 13 979 832 12 983 203 Trade and other receivables 46 401 - Cash and cash equivalents 5 13 933 431 12 983 203 Total assets 16 734 394 19 210 983 Equity and liabilities Capital and reserves 16 414 278 19 091 659 Issued share capital 6 32 955 32 955 Share premium 7 20 515 841 20 515 841 Other reserves 179 242 79 716 Accumulated loss (4 313 760) (1 536 853) Non-current liability Interest bearing liability 26 541 - Current liabilities Trade and other payables 293 575 119 324 Total equity and liabilities 16 734 394 19 210 983 XCELDIAM LIMITED INCOME STATEMENT Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 Group Company Note USD USD Interest received 72 657 72 657 Interest paid (35 345) - Operating costs 8 (4 351 072) (1 609 510) Loss for the period (4 313 760) (1 536 853) XCELDIAM LIMITED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 Share Share Revaluation Share Accumulated Total capital premium reserve options loss USD USD USD USD USD USD Group Issue of share capital 32 955 20 515 841 - - - 20 548 796 Revaluation of - - 99 526 - - 99 526 intangible asset Share based payments - - - 79 716 - 79 716 Loss for the period - - - - (4 313 760) (4 313 760) Balances at 31 December 32 955 20 515 841 99 526 79 716 (4 313 760) 16 414 278 2005 Company Issue of share capital 32 955 20 515 841 - - - 20 548 796 Share based payments - - - 79 716 - 79 716 Loss for the period - - - - (1 536 853) (1 536 853) Balances at 31 December 32 955 20 515 841 - 79 716 (1 536 853) 19 091 659 2005 XCELDIAM LIMITED CASH FLOW STATEMENT Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 Group Company Note USD USD Cash flows from operating activities (3 630 812) (1 052 085) Cash absorbed by operations 9 (3 668 124) (1 124 742) Net interest received 37 312 72 657 Cash flows from investing activities (2 726 094) (6 228 508) Acquisition of plant and equipment (2 318 547) (7 480) Acquisition of intangible asset (407 547) - Increase in loan receivable - (6 220 913) Acquisition of investment - (115) Cash flows from financing activities 20 290 337 20 263 796 Issue of share capital 20 263 796 20 263 796 Increase in interest bearing liability 26 541 - Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 13 933 431 12 983 203 XCELDIAM LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 1. Accounting policies The financial statements are prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards on the historical cost basis except where otherwise stated. 1.1 Plant and equipment Plant and equipment are reflected at cost less accumulated depreciation. Direct costs and pre-production expenses relating to the erection, commissioning and installation of major capital projects are capitalised until the projects are in commercial operation. Depreciation is charged on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated maximum useful lives of items of plant and equipment are : Computer equipment 3 years Furniture and fittings 5 years Motor vehicles 5 years Earthmoving equipment, and over the life of exploration licence Sampling equipment which is approximately 3 years Carrying amounts of plant and equipment are impaired to the higher of value in use or recoverable amount, where this is lower than the carrying amount. The expected future cash flows attributable to such assets are considered in determining the recoverable amount. The assets residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate at each balance sheet date. 1.2 Provisions Provisions are recognised when the company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and when it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. 1.3 Taxation Where taxation is payable by the nature or situation of the company's operations, the charge for current tax is based on the results for the year adjusted for items which are tax exempt or are not tax deductible. Tax is calculated using rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. 1.4 Deferred taxation Deferred taxation is provided on the comprehensive basis and is calculated at current rates using the balance sheet liability method. The deferred taxation liability represents the amount of income tax payable in future periods in respect of items of income and expenditure which are recognised for income tax purposes in periods different from those in which they are brought to account in the financial statements, allowing for the effect of tax losses carried forward. A deferred tax asset is recognised when it is probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. XCELDIAM LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 Deferred tax is calculated at current tax rates and is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. 1.5 Foreign currency translations Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates of exchange ruling on the transaction date. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Gains or losses arising on translations are credited to or charged against income. Financial statements of foreign operations are restated in US Dollars by translating monetary balances at rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date, non-monetary balances and components of equity at historic rates and income statement items at an average rate for the period. These translation differences are taken to income for the period. 1.6 Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure Development expenditure in respect of minerals, exploration and evaluation expenditure is charged to the profit and loss account as incurred except where : * the expenditure is directly attributable to a particular project; * it is expected that the expenditure will be recouped by future exploitation or sale; or * exploration and evaluation activities have identified a mineral resource but these activities have not reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of commercially recoverable reserves. in which case the expenditure is capitalised. Administrative costs and exploration costs not directly attributable to a particular project are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Intangible assets are tested for impairment annually either individually or at the cash generating unit level. Useful lives are also examined on an annual basis and adjustments, where applicable, are made on a prospective basis. 1.7 Financial instruments Financial instruments carried on the balance sheet include cash resources and borrowings, other financial assets, receivables and payables. Financial instruments are initially measured at cost, which includes transaction costs and are generally carried at their estimated fair values. Trade and other receivables are stated at cost less a provision for doubtful debts. Cash and cash equivalents and interest bearing liabilities are measured at fair value. XCELDIAM LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 Group Company USD USD 2. Plant and equipment Cost Computer equipment 33 966 7 480 Furniture and fittings 68 321 - Motor vehicles 125 000 - Equipment 219 510 - Equipment in progress 1 871 750 - Earthmoving equipment 1 483 932 - Equipment 139 864 - Sampling equipment 247 954 - 2 318 547 7 480 Accumulated depreciation Computer equipment 5 753 728 Furniture and fittings 5 742 - Motor vehicles 18 750 - Equipment 40 813 - Equipment in progress - - 71 058 728 Carrying amount at end of period Computer equipment 28 213 6 752 Furniture and fittings 62 579 - Motor vehicles 106 250 - Equipment 178 697 - Equipment in progress 1 871 750 - Earthmoving equipment 1 483 932 - Equipment 139 864 - Sampling equipment 247 954 - 2 247 489 6 752 XCELDIAM LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 Group Company USD USD Movements for the period Carrying amount at beginning of period - - Additions 2 318 547 7 480 Computer equipment 33 966 7 480 Furniture and fittings 68 321 - Motor vehicles 125 000 - Equipment 219 510 - Equipment in progress 1 871 750 - Earthmoving equipment 1 483 932 - Equipment 139 864 - Sampling equipment 247 954 - Depreciation for period 71 058 728 Computer equipment 5 753 728 Furniture and fittings 5 742 - Motor vehicles 18 750 - Equipment 40 813 - Carrying amount at end of period 2 247 489 6 752 XCELDIAM LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 Group Company USD USD 3. Loan receivable Subsidiary Frannor Investments and Finance Ltd - 6 220 913 The above loan is unsecured, interest free and has no fixed repayment terms. 4. Investments in subsidiaries % Frannor Investments and Finance Limited, 100 - 100 at cost Frannor Investments and Financing (Pty) 100 - 15 Ltd, at cost - 115 XCELDIAM LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 Group Company USD USD 5. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents 13 933 431 12 983 203 Cash and cash equivalents are held in the following currencies : Pound Sterling #7 533 427 #7 533 427 US Dollars $869 104 $22 427 South African Rands R630 000 - 6. Share capital Authorised 250,000,000 shares of USD 0,0006 each 150 000 150 000 Issued 54,924,831 shares of USD 0,0006 each 32 955 32 955 7. Share premium Share premium 21 424 408 21 424 408 Share issue expenses (908 567) (908 567) 20 515 841 20 515 841 During the year the following commissions paid to W H Ireland on the issue of shares were written off to the share premium account : - June placing 145 818 145 818 - November placing 762 749 762 749 908 567 908 567 XCELDIAM LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 Group Company USD USD 8. Loss before taxation Loss before taxation is stated after charging : Administration fees 223 925 223 925 Audit fees 11 150 11 150 Camp supplies 139 406 - Consulting and listing fees 726 975 692 606 Depreciation 71 058 727 Directors' emoluments - salaries 267 000 267 000 Security 181 534 - Travel - local and international 428 404 7 043 XCELDIAM LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERIOD 7 OCTOBER 2004 TO 31 DECEMBER 2005 Group Company USD USD 9. Note to the cash flow statement Cash absorbed by operations Loss for the period (4 313 760) (1 536 853) Consulting and listing fees 285 000 285 000 Depreciation 71 058 728 Net interest received (37 312) (72 657) Share option expense 79 716 79 716 (3 915 298) (1 244 066) Working capital changes 247 174 119 324 Trade and other receivables (46 401) - Trade and other payables 293 575 119 324 (3 668 124) (1 124 742) 10. Commitments Concession Spending Requirements The company is required to spend the following amounts to comply with Concession Spending Requirements laid down by the Angolan Government. * Alluvial - USD 1.2 million on operating expenditure - USD 1.8 million on capital expenditure * Kimberlite - USD 6.0 million to be split between operating and capital expenditure In order to comply with the Concession Spending Requirements, the above amounts should be incurred over the three years following the grant of the initial concession in April 2005. To date USD 6.12 million has been expended on the concession area. The spend requirements on the Alluvial areas have been fulfilled with the balance of the expenditure being apportioned to the Alluvial and Kimberlite areas. XCELDIAM LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Period 7 October 2004 to 31 December 2005 11. Contractual commitments During the year the Company has entered into various contracts for machinery and equipment to begin the drilling phase of the prospecting programme. At balance sheet date the following commitments existed for work contracted for but not yet delivered. USD Earthmoving and drilling equipment 1 689 658 Alluvial processing plant 1 592 728 Mobile sampling plant 159 520 3 441 906 13. Copies of the annual report for the period will be dispatched to shareholders on 30 June 2006. Additional copies will be available to the public, free of charge, from Codan Services Limited, Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, HM11, Bermuda. 14. A notice convening the annual general meeting together with a proxy form is included in the Annual report posted to shareholders . The AGM will be held at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, HM11, Bermuda on Wednesday 30 August 2006 at 10:00am. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END FR DGGFVMGFGVZM
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