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Interim Results

27th Sep 2012 07:00

RNS Number : 2463N
W Resources PLC
27 September 2012
 



 

 

 

 

27 September 2012

 

 

W Resources Plc

("W" or the "Company")

 

 

Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2012

 

 

W Resources Plc (AIM:WRES), formerly Caspian Holdings Plc, a tungsten and gold exploration and development company with assets in Spain and Portugal, announces its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2012.

 

Highlights

·; La Parrilla tailings assay results exceeded expectations resulting in an extension of the drilling programme to further delineate the size and grade of the La Parrilla asset

·; Option to acquire La Parrilla tungsten mine extended to August 2013

·; Acquisition of Australian Iron Ore and its 100% owned subsidiary Iberian Resources Portugal Recursos Minerais Unipessoal LDA in July 2012, with tungsten and gold development and exploration projects in Portugal 

·; Two capital placements completed during the period raising £0.9 million

·; Name changed to W Resources Plc to reflect the change in business strategy and focus

 

Chairman Michael Masterman said: "The first six months of the year have transformed W into an active tungsten and gold exploration and appraisal company with exceptional results at La Parrilla. In the next period we will advance the La Parrilla Tailings and continue an active resource extension and exploration program at La Parrilla (tungsten), Régua (tungsten), Tarouca (tungsten) and Portalegre (gold)".

 

An extract of the Interim Results for W for the six months ended 30 June 2012 is presented below. W has published its interim report, together with this announcement on the Company's website www.wresources.co.uk

 

Enquiries:

W Resources Plc

Grant Thornton Corporate Finance - Nomad

Michael Masterman

Gerry Beaney / Melanie Frean / Jen Clarke

T: +44 (0) 20 7193 7463

T: +44 (0) 20 7383 5100

www.wresources.co.uk

Simple Investments - Broker

Gable Communications

Andy Thacker / Nick Emerson

Justine James

T: +44 (0) 1483 413500

T: +44 (0) 20 7193 7463

www.simple-investments.co.uk

M: +44 (0) 7525 324431

 

 

About W Resources Plc

W Resources Plc (AIM:WRES), is a tungsten and gold exploration and development company with a portfolio of assets including the La Parrilla tungsten mine and tailings project in the Southwest of Spain and the Portalegre gold exploration license in 200k east of Lisbon in Portugal.

 

Chairman's Statement

 

 

The first six months of 2012 marked achievement and advancement for W Resources Plc with successful and solid progress at the La Parrilla site and the acquisition of Australian Iron Ore "(AIO)" in early July.

 

Iberian Resources Spain

Following the acquisition of Iberian Resources Spain S.L. in December 2011, the Company immediately commenced a 1,500 metre drilling campaign at the La Parrilla site in January 2012. To date, the Company has completed six holes in its extension drilling programme with assay results received for holes 1-5.

 

The assay results received for the first 5 holes in the extension programme have exceeded expectations and, as such, the Company is currently extending its drilling programme to further delineate the size and grade of the La Parrilla extension.

 

The technical design of the La Parrilla tailings project was finalised in January, which was submitted to the Mining Department of the regional authority of the Junta de Extremadura for approval. The Company now expects approval to be granted in October 2012 with the first production from the tailings project expected in Q2 2013.

 

Iberian Resources Portugal (AIO Acquisition)

The Company further strengthened its asset portfolio in early July with the acquisition of AIO and its 100% subsidiary Iberian Resources Portugal Recursos Minerais Unipessoal LDA, which holds tungsten and gold assets in Portugal.

 

Included in the asset portfolio is an exploration licence for the São Martinho gold prospect near the town of Portalegre (Northern Alentejo), covering an area of 101.7 km². In February 2012, an extended drilling programme to further develop the topographical maps commenced and to date 1,300m of a 3,000m reverse circulation drilling programme has been completed. Initial assay results are positive.

 

Corporate

With the acquisition of Iberian Resources Portugal and Iberian Resources Spain, the Company has successfully made the transition to a mining and metals company with high potential interests in tungsten and gold in the Iberian peninsula. Oil and gas investment interests in Black Gold of Kentucky remain a minor element of the business however exit options are under consideration.

 

Financial

Two capital placements were completed by the Company during the first six months of 2012. The funds raised were used to finance the La Parrilla drilling campaign and for working capital purposes.

 

Despite the intensive drilling programme during the first half of 2012, the Company kept costs low with a loss after taxation of £146,341.

 

Tungsten

With Tungsten listed in the top five critical metals, the company's focus on this metal provides a good growth plan for the business. The tailings and mine opportunities provide a low cost, high margin resource development opportunity, with first production on track for Q2 2013.

 

Market conditions remain attractive for Western tungsten producers as significant supply shortages are expected outside China. This strategic metal is integral to the defence industry, with demand continuing to grow from other key industries including aerospace and energy, whilst domestic demand outstrips supply capability.

 

 

 

 

Michael Masterman

Chairman

W Resources Plc

27 September 2012

 

 

 

W RESOURCES Plc

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2012

 

 

 

Unaudited Six Months to

30 June 2012

Unaudited Six Months to

30 June 2011

Year to

31 December 2011

£

£

£

Continuing Operations

Revenue

-

-

-

Costs of Sales

-

-

-

Gross Profit

-

-

-

Administrative Expenses

(146,341)

(41,222)

(93,004)

Operating Loss

(146,341)

(41,222)

(93,004)

Negative Goodwill on Acquisition of Subsidiary

-

-

106,033

Share of Loss of Associates

-

-

(99,622)

Loss before Income Tax

(146,341)

(41,222)

(86,593)

Income Tax

-

-

-

Loss for the Period

(146,341)

 (41,222)

(86,593)

Loss Attributable to:

Owners of the Parent

(146,341)

 (41,222)

(86,593)

Total Comprehensive Loss for the Period

(146,341)

 (41,222)

(86,593)

Basic and Diluted Loss per Share

(0.01p)

(0.01p)

(0.01p)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W RESOURCES Plc

GROUP FINANCIAL POSITION

30TH JUNE 2012

 

 

 

Unaudited 30th June

2012

Unaudited 30th June 2011

31st

December

2011

£

£

£

ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Investment in Associate

114,905

198,998

100,000

Intangible Fixed Assets

1,185,744

-

825,000

Tangible Fixed Assets

6,776

-

7,000

1,307,425

198,998

932,000

CURRENT ASSETS

Trade and Other Receivables

237,449

9,391

30,475

Cash and cash equivalents

478,641

80,527

221,393

716,090

89,918

251,868

TOTAL ASSETS

2,023,515

288,916

1,183,868

EQUITY

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

Called up share capital

1,103,887

471,067

811,446

Share premium account

11,862,872

11,119,419

11,244,215

Retained earnings

(11,578,224)

(11,386,511)

(11,431,883)

Merger Reserve

385,020

-

385,020

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

1,773,555

203,975

1,008,798

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

249,960

84,941

175,070

TOTAL LIABILITIES

249,960

84,941

175,070

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

2,023,515

288,916

1,183,868

 

 

 

  

 

W RESOURCES Plc

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2012

 

 

 

Merger

Reserve

Called Up Share Capital

Profit and Loss Account

Share Premium

Total Equity

£

£

£

£

£

Balance at 1st January 2012

385,020

811,446

(11,431,883)

11,244,215

1,008,798

Issue of Share Capital

-

292,441

-

618,657

911,098

Total Comprehensive Income

-

-

(146,341)

-

(146,341)

Balance at 30th June 2012 (unaudited)

385,020

1,103,887

(11,578,224)

11,862,872

1,773,555

Year to 31st December 2011

Balance at 1st January 2011

-

446,067

(11,345,290)

11,064,419

165,196

Issue of Share Capital

385,020

365,379

-

179,796

930,195

Total Comprehensive Income

-

-

 (86,593)

-

(86,593)

Balance at 31st December 2011

385,020

811,446

(11,431,883)

11,244,215

1,008,798

6 Months to 30th June 2011

Balance at 1st January 2011

-

446,067

(11,345,290)

11,064,419

165,196

Issue of Share Capital

-

25,000

-

55,000

80,000

Total Comprehensive Income

-

-

(41,221)

-

(41,221)

Balance at 30th June 2011 (unaudited)

-

471,067

(11,386,511)

11,119,419

203,975

 

 

 

 

 

 

W RESOURCES Plc

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2012

 

 

Unaudited Six Months to

30 June 2012

Unaudited Six Months to

30 June 2011

Year to

31 December 2011

£

£

£

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash Absorbed by Operations

(278,201)

(13,949)

(82,097)

Cash Flows for Investing Activities

Cash acquired on Acquisition of subsidiary

-

-

519

Investment in Associates

(14,905)

-

-

Project Development Costs

(360,744)

-

-

Net Cash from Investing Activities

(375,649)

-

519

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Share Issue

292,441

25,000

108,699

Share Premium

618,657

55,000

179,796

Net Cash from Financing Activities

911,098

80,000

288,495

Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

257,248

66,051

206,917

Cash and Cash Equivalent at Beginning of Period

221,393

14,476

14,476

Cash and Cash Equivalent at end of Period

478,641

80,527

221,393

Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operations

Loss before Tax

(146,341)

(41,221)

(86,593)

Impairment of Associates

-

-

99,622

Exchange Difference

224

-

(624)

Negative Goodwill on Acquisition of Subsidiary

-

-

(106,033)

(146,117)

(41,221)

93,628

(Increase)/Decrease in Trade and Other Receivables

(206,974)

(5,117)

(2,466)

Payable on Acquisition of Subsidiary

-

-

(70,830)

Increase/(Decrease) in Trade and Other Payables

74,890

32,389

84,827

Cash Absorbed by Operations

(278,201)

(13,949)

(82,097)

 

 

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
 
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