Full Year Results

26 October 2011

CHURCHILL MINING PLC

("Churchill" or "the Company")

Full Year Results

Churchill Mining (AIM: CHL) reports its full year results for the 12 months ended 30 June 2011.

Chairman's Statement

I present Churchill Mining Plc's Full Year Report for the 12 months ended 30 June 2011.

I can best describe the past year as consisting of two distinct time periods separated by a very surprising decision by the Administrative Tribunal in Samarinda on 3 March 2011.

The year started out positively for Churchill with focus centred firmly on planning and progressing the more traditional project development aspects of the East Kutai Coal Project ("EKCP") mine, transport corridor and port facilities.

More critically however, the second part of the year saw the Company subjected to a frankly surprising negative ruling from the regional Samarinda Administrative Tribunal that sought to ratify the Bupati's improper unilateral decision to revoke the licenses in which Churchill has a 75% interest. Whilst the Samarinda Administrative Court decision remains a matter of record, the Company believes strongly that this court ruling was fatally flawed because it did not properly address (and in some cases did not address at all) a number of key issues raised during the hearing.

Whilst Churchill appealed this decision to the Administrative High Court in Jakarta (which dismissed this appeal) and has now appealed to the Indonesian Supreme Court and will continue to pursue all legal avenues available to it, the Company believes that the actions of the Bupati and the subsequent Administrative Court decisions have brought into serious question the ability of foreign companies to invest in long-term high value projects in Indonesia.

In accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards the Directors have impaired the full group carrying amount of the East Kutai Coal Project ("EKCP") of US$27.89 million at 30 June 2011. In addition the Company has impaired its subsidiary investment and intercompany receivables of US$47.12 million. The Company will however continue to vigorously pursue its claim for the full reinstatement of its rights in relation to the EKCP.

A more detailed summary of the legal proceedings is included in the Operating and Financial Review sections of this report.

In order to be best placed to defend the attempted encroachment of the EKCP, the Board and executive management of the Company have been restructured. Paul Mazak has stepped down as Managing Director and from the Board and for the time being I have taken on the day to day running of the Company as Executive Chairman.

The Company remains well funded with cash at bank of US$18.1 million at the date of this report to pursue the legal appeal process and continue its strategy to develop value with the EKCP, both for shareholders and the local Regency.

East Kutai Coal Project

It is relevant to highlight again that the EKCP has a JORC compliant Probable In-Situ reserve of 961 million tonnes of coal, forming part of the 2.73 billion tonnes JORC resource. Potential exists to expand this further and we believe this size and class of coal production will be extremely attractive to end-users of thermal coal, particularly in India and China.

Key achievements during the period on the EKCP included the completion of a 30 million tonne per Annum Feasibility Study, which confirmed the technical and economic feasibility of the Project. Additionally we purchased the land to be used as the site of the future port facility for the shipment of coal from the EKCP.

The Study conclusively underscores your Board's long-held view that EKCP is a world-class thermal coal deposit that is ideally positioned as a strategic asset for independent power producers across Asia, particularly power-hungry utilities in India and China.

Modelling by our technical experts proposes exploiting the EKCP deposit via open cut mining at a rate of 30 million tonnes per annum over an initial 25 year period. At current coal prices this would produce a pre-tax net cash flow in excess of US$500 million per annum over the first 20 years of capacity production. The Investment evaluation, modelled over an initial 25 year period, indicates a pre-tax net present value of US$1.8 billion (discount rate of 10%), internal rate of return of 21% and payback period of seven years.

In May 2011, the Company welcomed two new strategic Indonesian based shareholders with a private placement of ordinary shares to Mr. Rachmat Gobel and Ms. Fara Luwia, through a jointly-held company majority owned by Mr. Gobel. The placement raised more than £7.7 million (approximately US$12.8 million) and brings to Churchill a significant Indonesian shareholder that has both the financial capacity and local presence necessary to help see the East Kutai Coal Project through its current legal challenges to the production phase. Following completion of the placement, Mr Gobel and Ms Luwia have both joined the Board of Churchill.

Mr. Gobel is the President Director and majority owner of PT Gobel International. PT Gobel International is a well-known and highly respected company with an impressive track record in partnering with international companies in Indonesia. Ms. Luwia is a successful Indonesian businesswoman who is currently developing one of the largest modern rice mills in Indonesia in partnership with a large global commodities trader based in Switzerland. We are delighted to have them both onboard.

In summary the Company remains committed to protecting its interest in the EKCP and seeking an appropriate remedy in relation to the EKCP license for its shareholders. On behalf of the Board I would like to thank you, our Shareholders, for your continued support and can assure you the Directors will continue to work diligently in the period ahead to reclaim the value inherently owed to Churchill.

I look forward to updating you on the Company's developments as we progress during the year.

David Quinlivan

Executive Chairman

26 October 2011

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the year ended 30 June 2011

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at 30 June 2011

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the year ended 30 June 2011

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended 30 June 2011

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 June 2011

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

IAS 8 requires that management shall use its judgement in developing and applying accounting policies that result in information which is relevant to the economic decision-making needs of users; that are reliable, free from bias, prudent, complete and represent faithfully the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the entity.

BASIS OF PREPARATION

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. The policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. All amounts presented are in thousands of US dollars ($'000) unless otherwise stated.

These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of a going concern and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IFRIC interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) adopted by the European Union and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom Law. The adoption of all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the IASB and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) of the IASB that are relevant to the operations and effective for annual reporting periods beginning on 1 July 2010 are reflected in these financial statements.

EKCP LICENCES

On 3 March 2011 the Company announced that it had received a negative ruling from the Samarinda Administrative Tribunal in relation to the licenses that make up the East Kutai Coal Project ("the EKCP"). This tribunal action was initially undertaken by the Company and its Indonesian partners, the Ridlatama Group ("Ridlatama") to protect the validity of the EKCP licenses.

The Company and Ridlatama reject the conclusions of the Tribunal and lodged an appeal to the Administrative High Court in Jakarta. On the 19 August 2011 the Company was advised that the appeal to the Administrative High Court in Jakarta has been dismissed and the Court agreed wholly with the legal considerations and findings of the Administrative Tribunal in Samarinda.

The Company moved to lodge a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Indonesia on 15 September 2011 and subsequently prepared and filed Memoranda of appeal on 26 September 2011.

Should the Company be unsuccessful in all avenues of appeal then it may lose the right to exploit and commercialise the coal within the EKCP licensed areas. While the Company continues to vigorously defend its rights in relation to the EKCP licenses with its legal advisers through the appeal process there are currently no assurances that the appeal process will be successful and accordingly the ultimate outcome of the matter cannot presently be determined. In accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards the Directors have impaired the full carrying amount of EKCP within intangible assets at 30 June 2011.

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following new standards, interpretations and amendments to existing standards have been adopted by the Group:

International Accounting Standards (IAS/IFRS) 

IFRIC 19 - Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments 1 July 2010

The adoption of these standards, interpretations and amendments did not affect the Company results of operations or financial positions. No other IFRS issued and adopted but not yet effective are expected to have an impact on the Group's financial statements.

(ii) Standards, amendments and interpretations, which are effective for reporting periods beginning after the date of these financial statements which have not been adopted early:

The Group has not yet assessed the impact of IFRS 9. Except for the amended disclosure requirements of IAS 24 (Revised), amendments and interpretations are not expected to materially affect the Group's reporting or reported numbers.

* Not yet endorsed by European Union.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Finance income

Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset's net carrying amount.

Basis of consolidation

Where the Company has the power, either directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of another entity or business so as to obtain benefits from its activities, it is classified as a subsidiary. The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they formed a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between Group companies are therefore eliminated in full.

The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the Group's financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

Non-controlling interests are presented in the statement of financial position within equity, separately from equity attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company and in respect of the statement of comprehensive income are presented on the face as an allocation of the total profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year between non-controlling interests and the equity shareholders of the Company.

Business combinations

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of the business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting.

In the consolidated statement of financial position, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained.

Associates

Where the Group has the power to participate in (but not control) the financial and operating policy decisions of another entity, it is classified as an associate. Associates are initially recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost. The Group's share of post-acquisition profits and losses is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, except that losses in excess of the Group's investment in the associate are not recognised unless there is an obligation to make good those losses.

Profits and losses arising on transactions between the Group and its associates are recognised only to the extent of unrelated investors' interests in the associate. The investor's share in the associate's profits and losses resulting from these transactions is eliminated against the carrying value of the associate.

Any premium paid for an associate above the fair value of the Group's share of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is capitalised and included in the carrying amount of the associate. The carrying amount of investment in an associate is subject to impairment.Where there is objective evidence that the investment in an associate has been impaired the carrying amount of the investment is tested for impairment in the same way as other non-financial assets.

Foreign currency

Transactions entered into by Group entities in a currency other than the currency of the primary economic environment in which they operate (the "functional currency") are recorded at the rates ruling when the transactions occur. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the rates ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on the retranslation of unsettled monetary assets and liabilities are recognised immediately in the statement of comprehensive income.

The consolidated financial information is presented in US dollars ($), which is the functional and presentation currency of the Company. On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into US$ at rates approximating to those when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised directly in other comprehensive income. Exchange differences recognised in the statement of comprehensive income of group entities' separate financial statements on the translation of long-term monetary items forming part of the Group's net investment in the overseas operation concerned are reclassified to the foreign exchange reserve if the item is denominated in the functional currency of the Company or the overseas operation concerned. On disposal of a foreign operation, the cumulative exchange differences recognised in the foreign exchange reserve relating to that operation up to the date of disposal are transferred to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as part of the profit or loss on disposal.

Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group and Company become party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are de-recognised when the contractual right to the cash flow expires or when substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred. Financial liabilities are de-recognised when the obligations specified in the contract are either discharged or cancelled.

Financial assets

The Group and Company classify their financial assets into one of the following categories, depending on the purpose for which the asset was acquired. The Group's and Company's accounting policy for each category is as follows:

(i) Available-for-sale

Financial assets designated as available for sale are initially recognised at fair value, being the consideration given including, where appropriate, acquisition costs associated with the investment. The Group's investments in quoted shares are designated as 'available-for-sale' financial assets and are included in non-current assets. Such investments are subsequently carried at fair value, with any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value being recognised in equity. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cashflows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Fair value is based on market value at the reporting date.

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of a financial asset classified as available-for-sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the financial asset below its cost is considered as an indicator that the financial asset is impaired. If any such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss - measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in profit or loss - is removed from equity and recognised in the income statement.

(ii) Loans and receivables

These assets are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They incorporate various types of contractual monetary assets, such as advances made to affiliated entities which give rise to other receivables and cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks. Other receivables are carried at cost less any provision for impairment. Impairment provisions are recognised when there is objective evidence (such as significant financial difficulties on the part of the counterparty) that the Group will be unable to collect all of the amounts due under the terms of the receivable, the amount of such a provision being the difference between the net carrying amount and the present value of the future expected cash flows associated with the impaired receivable.

Financial liabilities

The Group's financial liabilities consist of trade payables, loans and borrowing, other short-term monetary liabilities, and long term liabilities which are initially stated at fair value and subsequently at their amortised cost.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount that have arisen as a result of past transactions and are discounted at a pre-tax rate reflecting current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.

Fair value measurement hierarchy

IFRS 7 requires certain disclosures which require the classification of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:

(a) quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1);

(b) inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset

or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices) (Level 2);

and

(c) inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3).

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the financial asset or financial liability is categorised is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Financial assets and financial liabilities are classified in their entirety into only one of the three levels.

Share-based payments

Where share options are awarded to Directors and employees, the fair value of the options at the date of grant is charged to the statement of comprehensive income immediately or over the vesting period if applicable. Non-market vesting conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to vest at each reporting date so that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting period is based on the number of options that eventually vest. Market vesting conditions are factored into the fair value of the options granted. As long as all other vesting conditions are satisfied, a charge is made irrespective of whether the market vesting conditions are satisfied. The cumulative expense is not adjusted for failure to achieve a market vesting condition.

Where equity instruments are granted to persons other than employees, the statement of comprehensive income is charged with the fair value of goods and services received or where this is not possible at the fair value of the equity instruments granted. Fair value is measured by use of an option pricing model. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management's best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions, and behavioural considerations.

When the Company grants options over its shares to employees of subsidiaries, the fair value at grant date is recognised as an increase in the investment in subsidiaries, with a corresponding increase in equity over the vesting period of the grant.

Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure

In line with IFRS 6 'Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources', exploration and evaluation expenditure has been capitalised as an intangible asset in respect of each area of interest. This expenditure includes:

·; Acquisition of rights to explore;

·; Topographical, geological, geochemical and geophysical studies;

·; Exploratory drilling;

·; Trenching;

·; Sampling; and

·; Activities in relation to evaluating the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource.

These costs are carried forward only if they relate to an area of interest for which rights of tenure are regarded as current. Refer to the Basis of Preparation in Note 1.

Capitalisation of exploration and evaluation expenditure commences on the acquisition of a right to explore a specific area or evaluate a mineral resource, either by means of the acquisition of an exploration licence or an option to a mineral right and ceases either on the acquisition of a mining lease or mineral production right in respect of that specific area or mineral resource or the making of a decision by management of the Group as to the technical feasibility or economic viability of conducting mining operations in that specific area or extracting the mineral resource being evaluated.

Where management of the Group decide that it is not technically feasible or economically viable to conduct mining operations in a specific area or to extract the mineral resource being evaluated, then capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure attributable to the exploration and evaluation of that specific area or mineral resource, as the case may be, capitalised up to the date of making such a decision, is written off and any further exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred in respect thereof is charged to profit or loss as and when incurred. Management reviews the levels of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure for each area of interest on a regular basis and where deemed appropriate either continues to carry forward costs or impair expenditure based on management estimates of recoverable values for each area of interest.

Assets used exclusively in activities in respect of the exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources are classified as property, plant and equipment. Depreciation charges reflecting the consumption of these assets in carrying out such activities are included in exploration and evaluation expenditure.

Property, plant and equipment

Items of property, plant and equipment are initially recognised at cost. As well as the purchase price, cost includes directly attributable costs and the estimated present value of any future costs of dismantling and removing items if applicable. The corresponding liability is recognised within provisions. Depreciation is provided on all items of property and equipment to write off the carrying value of items over their expected useful economic lives as follows:

Freehold land - not depreciated

Leasehold improvements - 5 years

Furniture and fixtures - 3 years

Office equipment - 3 years

Motor vehicles - 8 years

Taxation

Tax on the profit or loss from ordinary activities includes current and deferred tax.

Current tax is based on the profit or loss adjusted for items that are non-assessable or disallowed and is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

Tax is charged or credited to statement of comprehensive income, except when the tax relates to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the tax is also dealt with in equity.

Deferred taxation

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised where the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the statement of financial position differs to its tax base, except for differences arising on:

·; The initial recognition of goodwill;

·; The initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction which is not a business combination and at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting or taxable profit; and

·; Investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities where the Group is able to control the timing of the reversal of the difference and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Recognition of deferred tax assets is restricted to those instances where it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the difference can be utilised.

The amount of the asset or liability is determined using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the deferred tax liabilities/ (assets) are settled/ (recovered).

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the Group has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority on either:

·; The same taxable Group Company; or

·; Different Group entities which intend either to settle current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously, in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be settled or recovered.

Tax consolidation

The Company and its 100% Australian controlled entities have formed a tax consolidation Group. Members of the tax consolidated Group intend to enter into a tax sharing arrangement which will allow for the allocation of income tax expense to the wholly controlled entities on a pro rata basis. The arrangement will provide for the allocation of income tax liabilities between the entities should the head entity default on its tax payment obligations. The head entity of the tax consolidated Group is Churchill Mining Plc.

Leased assets

Where substantially all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of a leased asset have been transferred to the Group (a "finance lease"), the asset is treated as if it had been purchased outright. The amount initially recognised as an asset is the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments payable over the term of the lease. The corresponding lease commitment is shown as a liability.

Lease payments are analysed between capital and interest. The interest element is charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over the period of the lease and is calculated so that it represents a constant proportion of the lease liability. The capital element reduces the balance owed to the lessor.

Where substantially all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership are not transferred to the Group (an "operating lease"), the total rentals payable under the lease are charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction of the rental expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The land and buildings elements of property leases are considered separately for the purposes of lease classification.

Impairment of non-financial assets

Impairment tests on intangible assets with indefinite useful economic lives are undertaken annually on 30 June. Other non-financial assets are subject to impairment tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Where the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of value in use and fair value less costs to sell), the asset is written down accordingly.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the impairment test is carried out on the asset's cash-generating unit (i.e. the lowest level group of assets in which the asset belongs for which there are separately identifiable cash flows).

Impairment charges are included within total administration expenses in the statement of comprehensive income.

Segment reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is the Managing Director, under his delegated board authority, is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.

Investments

In its separate financial statements, the Company recognises its investments in subsidiaries at cost inclusive of share based payments less any provision for impairment.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash comprises bank and cash deposits at variable interest rates. Any interest earned is accrued monthly and classified as interest income. Cash equivalents comprise short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Employee benefits

Provision is made for the Company's liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made for those benefits.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The Group makes estimates and assumptions regarding the future. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. In the future, actual experience may deviate from these estimates and assumptions. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are as follows:

·; Exploration and evaluation costs are capitalised as intangible assets and are assessed for impairment when circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may exceed the recoverable value thereof. This assessment involves judgement as to the likely future commerciality of the asset and when such commerciality should be determined as well as future revenues and costs pertaining to the utilisation of the mining lease or mineral production rights to which such capitalised costs relate and the discount rate to be applied to such future revenues and costs in order to determine a recoverable value. Refer to the Basis of Preparation in Note 1 for the details of the provision for impairment made in the current year ;

·; While conducting an impairment review of its assets, the Group exercises judgement in making assumptions about future commodity prices, mineral reserves/resources and future development and production costs. By their nature, impairment reviews include significant estimates regarding future financial resources and commercial and technical feasibility to enable the successful realisation of the exploration expenditure. Changes in the estimates used can result in significant charges to the statement of comprehensive income; and

·; Employee, corporate advisory and consulting services received, and the corresponding increase in equity, are measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date of grant, excluding the impact of any non market vesting conditions. The fair value of share options is estimated by using an option pricing model, on the date of grant based on certain assumptions. Those assumptions are described in the Notes to the accounts and include, among others, the dividend growth rate, expected volatility, expected life of the options and number of options expected to vest. More details including carrying values are disclosed in the Notes to the accounts.

NOTE 2: FINANCE INCOME

NOTE 3: LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

NOTE 4: SALARIES

Key management consists of the Board of Directors, the Company Secretary, the Project Director, the Chief Financial Officer and the Community Development Manager.

The Company provides Directors' & Officers' liability insurance at a cost of $26,820 (2010: $25,932). This cost is not included in the above table.

NOTE 5: TAXATION ON LOSS FOR THE YEAR

No amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities have been charged/ (credited) to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income or reserves. The deductible temporary differences and domestic tax losses being $14,440,000 (2010: $11,899,700) do not expire under current tax legislation. Indonesian tax losses expire after five years. Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of these items because at this point in the Group's development it is not probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the Group can utilise the benefits of tax losses. The Group has not offset deferred tax assets across different jurisdictions.

Foreign tax losses in relation to the Indonesian subsidiary PT Indonesia Coal Development expire as follows:

*Estimate based on the actual loss for 2010/2011

NOTE 6: LOSS PER SHARE

NOTE 7: LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption as allowed by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own statement of comprehensive income in these financial statements. The Company loss for the year was $51,085,807 (2010: Loss $2,672,483).

NOTE 8: INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

During the year the group's investment in Spitfire Resources Limited was diluted from 21.74% to 18.44% by additional equity issues by Spitfire in which the Group did not participate. Subsequent to the year end the group's investment in Spitfire was further diluted to 15.99%. Prior to 2 December 2010, the Group had significant influence and the Spitfire holding was held as an associate and equity accounted. Post 2 December 2010, the Spitfire holding was accounted for as an available-for-sale financial asset.

The share of associates loss up to 2 December 2010 recognised during the year is $482,000 (2010: $374,373).

NOTE 9: OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

Spitfire Resources Limited ("Spitfire") shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX") and are classified as an available for sale investment. The fair value of the investment using the closing prices at 30 June 2011 was $4,370,480 (2010: $1,927,575) based on a closing price of A$0.165 (US$0.175) (2010: A$0.09 (US$0.07).

NOTE 10: SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Group has one reportable segment as set out below and the Australian corporate office which is an administrative cost centre and includes costs relating to the AIM listing in the United Kingdom. The operating results of the segments are regularly reviewed by the Group's chief operating decision makers in order to make decisions about the allocation of resources and to assess their performance.

During the year ended 30 June 2011 the Group's investment in Spitfire Resources Limited was reduced by a deemed disposal from 21.74% to 18.44% due to a share placement in which the Group did not participate. Subsequent to the year end the group's investment in Spitfire was further diluted to 15.99%. Prior to 2 December 2010 the investment was accounted for as an associate and equity accounted. Post 2 December 2010, the investment is held as an available-for-sale financial asset and included within the Australia corporate office segment. At 30 June 2011 the Group has no associates.

During the year ended 30 June 2010 the Indonesian Sendawar Coal Bed Methane Project was terminated and the carrying value was fully impaired and is no longer a reportable segment.

NOTE 11: OTHER RECEIVABLES

The Group's exposure to credit and currency risk related to other receivables is disclosed in Note 22.

NOTE 12: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

NOTE 13: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Group has a 75% interest in the East Kutai Coal Project ("EKCP") - (Refer to Basis of Preparation in Note 1).

Whilst the company continues to vigorously protect its interest in the Indonesian EKCP, the Company has in accordance with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards and its accounting policies impaired the carrying value of the EKCP in full at 30 June 2011.

The Group retains a 20% interest in the original South Woodie Woodie Manganese Project in which Spitfire Resources Limited continues to hold the remaining 80% interest. The Group is "free-carried" on its share of exploration costs in respect of its 20% interest until a decision to mine is made in relation to the project. An amount of $261,543 is included within the exploration and evaluation asset above.

NOTE 14: INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

The principal subsidiaries of Churchill Mining Plc, all of which have been included in these consolidated financial statements, are as follows:

*Undertaking held indirectly by the Company.

Churchill Mining Plc owns 95% of the shares in PT Indonesia Coal Development with the balance (5%) held by Planet Mining Pty Ltd .

During the year the Group increased its interest in PT Techno Coal Utama Prima from 99.01% of the issued share capital to 100%. PT Techno Coal Utama Prima owns a 75% direct equity interest in PT Ridlatama Tambang Mineral, PT Ridlatama Trade Powerindo, PT Ridlatama Steel, PT Ridlatama Power with the balance held by Churchill's Indonesian partners.

Movements of investments in subsidiaries during the period are: