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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO
RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Month of
November
2005
Harmony Gold Mining Company
Limited
Suite No. 1
Private Bag X1
Melrose Arch, 2076
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F
or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F
X
Form 40-F
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by
furnishing the information contained in this form
is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
Yes
No
X
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REVIEW FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
30 September 2005
30 June 2005
(restated)
Cash operating profit
– Rand
119 million
185 million
– US$
18 million
29 million
Cash earnings
– SA cents per share
30
47
– US cents per share
5
7
Basic loss
– SA cents per share
(82)
(283)
– US cents per share
(13)
(44)
Headline loss
– SA cents per share
(86)
(94)
– US cents per share
(13)
(15)
Fully diluted loss
– SA cents per share
(82)
(283)
– US cents per share
(13)
(44)
Gold produced
– kg
19 219
19 886
– oz
617 902
639 346
Cash costs
– R/kg
85 718
80 444
– $/oz
410
390
QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
■
Free State restructuring mostly complete.
■
National Union of Mineworkers and management agree to re-establish co- operative relationships.
■
Decrease in cash operating profit to R119 million from R185 million in the June Quarter.
■
Cash operating costs increase to R85 718/kg versus R80 444/kg in June 2005.
■
Construction of access road to Hidden Valley underway.
■
Two year wage agreement reached after five day gold industry strike.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chief Executive’s Review – September 2005
3
Safety report
4
Capitalising our mine development cost
5
Focus on our growth projects remains
6
– Capital expenditure
6
– Cash position – investing in our future
7
– Progress on growth projects
8
The past quarter in review
13
Quarterly operational review
15
– Quality ounces
16
– Growth projects
21
– Leveraged operations
30
– SA surface operations
30
– Australian operations
31
Operating and financial results (Rand/metric)
34
Total operations – quarterly financial results (Rand/metric)
36
Abridged balance sheet (Rand)
38
Operating and financial results (US$/imperial)
39
Total operations – quarterly financial results (US$/imperial)
41
Abridged balance sheet (US$)
43
Condensed statement of changes in equity for the three months ended 30 September 2005
44
Summarised cash flow statement for the three months ended 30 September 2005
45
Reconciliation between cash operating profit and cash utilised by operations –
quarter ended 30 September 2005
47
Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended 30 September 2005
48
Developmental results
51
Contact details
53
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REVIEW – SEPTEMBER 2005
Dear shareholder
We continue to make good progress in all areas of our business, although it might not reflect in the
operational performance of the company at this time. The past 18 months has been a difficult period, during
which we undertook a number of initiatives:
●
initiating the restructuring of our operations to deal with a low R/kg gold price environment.This process,
which started in April 2004, has had its hiccups and the time required for the conclusion thereof went
way beyond what was anticipated at the commencement of the process. During August 2005,
we managed to conclude the process, and for the first time in more than a year, we are looking forward
to a normalised operating environment. We have always valued our relationship with the various unions
and have initiated processes to re-establish a co-operative relationship.
●
the placing of a number of shafts on care and maintenance as part of our restructuring initiatives,
has also been completed. We have significantly reduced the number of our employees and stopped
the mining of unprofitable reserves to enhance our cashflows. To date we have not seen the planned
higher volumes and recovery grades. The benefit of being able to increase the volumes from our
profitable shafts, through CONOPS and the higher gold price, will begin to show during the
December 2005 quarter.
●
our focus on delivering our growth projects remains. Some shareholders and analysts have expressed
their concern regarding our ability to fund our growth plans, and we have noted them. We do however
recognise the value and contribution that these projects will make to our future cost structure and
production profile. Harmony is in a transformation phase, from a previously marginal producer to one
with high margin, quality assets. These assets will provide a solid phase from which we will continue to
create value for our shareholders.
●
the company was ideally structured to facilitate the restructuring phase, which is now completed.
The management structure has now been streamlined for the recovery phase. All of our South African
operations are consolidated under the focus of one integrated management team.
The future of Harmony is dependent upon our ability to deliver on projects and a comprehensive
and professional structure has been put in place company wide under the guidance of our most
experienced engineers and managers.
As your management team we have never blamed external factors for underperformance. We have now
addressed the impact of the external factors and remain committed to deliver on our promise to make
Harmony a high margin, quality operation!
Bernard
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SAFETY REPORT
Safety achievements during this quarter:
Mine
Fatality free shifts achieved
Date
Bambanani
500 000
1 August 2005
Masimong 5
500 000
20 August 2005
Kalgold
1 000 000
31 August 2005
Joel Mine was awarded the Department of Mineral and Energy’s Mine Health and Safety Council’s Safety
Achievement Flag.
Despite the retrenchment environment impacting on the work and safety environment, our teams remain
focused on reaching their safety objectives. Our LTIFR increased marginally from 16,53 in June 2005 to
16,99 in September 2005. SLIFR at 30 September 2005 was 379 compared to 395 reported in June 2005,
a 4% improvement.
Fatality injury rate (per million hours worked)
Five employees lost their lives in five separate incidents during the past quarter at our South African
operations. Harmony Australia had no fatalities or serious incidents during the period under review.
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CAPITALISING OUR MINE DEVELOPMENT COST
Harmony has changed its accounting policy on the capitalisation of mine development costs.
This change has the following benefits:
•
Harmony better aligns its policy with those of its global industry peers.
•
It allows for a more direct link between revenue and associated expenditure.
•
Harmony would be able to institute systems that would allow the shaft teams to make better business
decisions.
•
All development that provides access to proven and probable reserves is capitalised.
•
Development, which is purely for exploration purposes, is considered to be a working cost.
•
Development that previously qualified as capital is still regarded as capital.
Effect of the change
•
There is a direct impact on the operating cost profile of the company. The operating cost of Harmony was
reduced by R136 million for the September 2005 quarter. This equates to 8% of total cost or R7 075 per
kilogram. Capital expenditure has increased with a similar amount, as indicated in the capital expenditure
table on page 6 (June 2005: R140 million/ R7 017 per kg).
•
The capitalised cost will be amortised over the estimated life of the proven and probable reserve to which
it gives access.
•
Information on the restatement of our financial results for the quarter ending June 2005 as well as the
corresponding period, i.e. September 2004 has been included in the financial section.
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FOCUS ON OUR GROWTH PROJECTS REMAINS
Despite the harsh financial and operating conditions encountered, the company has remained focused to
complete and implement its growth strategy. Accordingly expenditure on the local and international growth
projects continue as planned. In the past quarter R140 million was spent on project capital and a further
R226 million on operational capital. Good progress continues to be made at our Phakisa, Masimong,
Tshepong, Elandsrand New Mine and Doornkop South Reef projects locally. Construction of our Hidden Valley
open pit mine in PNG got underway during the quarter with the main access road being upgraded to allow
project activity to increase.
Capital expenditure
Capital expenditure (R million)
Actual
Forecast
September
December
OPERATIONAL CAPEX
2005
2005
South African operations
163
165
Australasian operations
63
52
Total operational Capex
226
217
PROJECT CAPEX
Doornkop South Reef
35
36
Elandsrand New Mine
28
26
Tshepong North Decline
11
12
Phakisa Shaft
45
47
Target Shaft
13
11
PNG
8
13
Total Project Capex
140
145
Total Capex
366
362
Harmony remains the only local gold mining company that continues to develop several new mines in the
country. At the time of our June 2005 quarterly results presentation, a budget for R1 552 million for the
financial year 2005/2006 was presented. We do not anticipate that the budget will be exceeded.
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Cash position – investing in our future
Harmony continues to invest in its growth projects in South Africa and PNG. In the past quarter our cash
balance declined from R1 830 million to R971 million. Our operating contribution of R119 million was offset
by R938 million spent on capex, corporate overheads and exploration, financing charges and working capital
movements.
Harmony cash reconciliation for the three-month period July 2005 to September 2005
Cash and equivalents on 30 June 2005 (R million)
1 830,4
Operational
(560,1)
Operating profit
118,8
Capex
(229,5)
Development cost capitalised
(136,5)
Corporate/exploration expenditure
(74,0)
Interest paid
(96,4)
Employment termination, restructuring and care and maintenance cost
12,9
Other items
5,5
Movement in working capital
(160,9)
Other
(299,5)
Net sundry revenue
33,2
Foreign exchange profits
20,0
Avgold hedge payments (last payments due in December 2005)
(58,1)
Partial repayment of 2001 bonds
(294,6)
Cash and equivalents on 30 September 2005
970,8
At 30 September 2005 Harmony had investments of R4.7 billion, which includes its investments in trust
funds (R1,2 billion), listed investments (R3.4 billion), including Gold Fields (R2.5 billion) and African Rainbow
Minerals (R0.9 billion) and unlisted investments of R0.1 billion. The R535 million difference in valuation of
the listed investment, quarter on quarter, has been reflected in the fair value reserve, which is included in
equity.
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Progress on Growth Projects
The detail of the South African brownfields growth projects are discussed under the various shaft sections.
As the projects in PNG are greenfields in nature and do not contribute to current production ounces, they are
discussed under this section.
Hidden Valley Project
Regulatory approvals
All the required statutory approvals to commence with the Hidden Valley project in PNG have now been
obtained. At an official signing ceremony in Wau on 5 August 2005 the Mining Lease, Memorandum of
Agreement and various compensation agreements for the project and road were signed. An Environment
Management Plan is to be submitted to the Department of Environment in the December quarter.
(The submission of an EMP is a requirement of the Mining Lease and needs to be approved by the
Department
of Environment prior to the commencement of site work.)
Access road to mine site
Work has commenced on the construction of the Hidden Valley access road to site from the town of Bulolo.
Harmony has contracted a road construction manager and a core of operators with extensive PNG road
building experience. The total cost of building the road is estimated to be A$16.4 million. Should all the road
building equipment be disposed of after road construction and the buy back option utilised, the net outflow
will be A$8.8 million.
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The route which was chosen accesses the proposed mine site from the town of Bulolo and makes use of old
logging roads for a large portion of the way.
Road building will consist of four phases, namely pioneering, bulk out, finishing and crushing. The pioneering
crew will push out ahead and locate suitable routes through heavily forested areas and steep areas. Currently
it is scheduled that the pioneering crew reaches the proposed mine site by March 2006. At that stage the site
should be accessible to other construction equipment and major construction earthworks will be able
to commence.
The bulk out crew will follow the pioneering crew and do the majority of earth moving for the road. After the
bulk earthworks for the road has been completed the finishing crew will do the culverts and drainage that is
required, before the crushing crew completes road construction. The current estimates indicate that total
road construction will take 11 months to complete up to final design specifications, and require the
movement of 1.7 million cubic metres of earth.
Feasibility update and execution plan
The process of updating the feasibility document and compiling the project execution plan is progressing well.
Senior staff members from Australia and South Africa have been dedicated to the process, and where required,
consultants appointed to ensure that the appropriate level of detail and engineering is incorporated in the final
feasibility document and execution plan. This document will include updated cost estimates, as well as a
realistic construction timeline. Work to date has not indicated any significant changes to the project, or cost
increases.
Various options and initiatives are currently being considered to further optimise the economics of the
project and to reduce the construction time line.
Regional exploration on the Mining Lease
Additional exploration is being carried out on the granted mining lease area. Detailed geological mapping of
the Yafo prospect has been completed, which indicates that mineralisation extends over 1 kilometre in a low
angle northeast trending southeast dipping shear zone, with widths ranging from 1.5 to 10 metres. We are
awaiting the analytical assay results on these samples.
The necessary fieldwork has also been completed before drill target generation on the Bulldog prospect,
where five trenches totalling 510 metres were completed and 372 samples taken, the analytical assay results
which are still outstanding.
During the next quarter a grade control program will be implemented over the Hamata pit area. The aim is
to potentially establish the amount of ore feed from the oxide zone, refine the geological model and in doing
so increase the Hamata ore reserves.
Project funding and financing structures
Commercial terms were obtained from various South African and Australian banks to potentially fund the
mining fleet. The submitted terms proposed as well as the financial impact of these proposals will be
considered during the December quarter, when a recommendation will be made to the board on which
options to pursue.
The potential equity funding structure by Harmony for the project was investigated to ensure that this is
structured in such a way that it optimises cash flow for Harmony and is tax efficient in the various tax
jurisdictions. Once the various tax advisors have signed off on the proposed structure it will be submitted to
the board for approval.
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Future Activities
A component of critical economic importance to the project is the ability to obtain power from PNG’s
national power supplier, PNG Power Limited. Discussions will continue with the aim of implementing a Heads
of Agreement that sets out the key commercial terms of the contract.
The results of various technical studies and reports will be incorporated into the feasibility document during the
December quarter, and the final mining schedule will be compiled based on the signed off geological model,
plant specifications and throughput rates as well as physical constraints imposed by the terrain.
Wafi-Golpu Pre-Feasibility Study
Detailed planning for the commencement of the pre-feasibility study at a cost of A$8 million commenced
late in July 2005. The study scope was defined and split into major category areas including geology,
geotechnical, mining, metallurgy, environmental, infrastructure, community and external relations and
marketing. The study is due for completion in December 2006, however this date is depending on data and
information collected and analysed as the study progresses. It is likely that the direction of the study, and
subsequently the final mining plans, will change as more detailed project information is collected.
The pre-feasibility study will investigate all aspects of construction and operation of a mine at Wafi to
a ±15 – 20% level of confidence, with much of the study work reliant on the completion of the drilling
program. The Golpu Copper Gold porphyry deposit, and the high grade Wafi Link zone gold deposits will be
the major focus of the study, however the viability of the Wafi A and B zone ore bodies will also be considered.
Part of the early studies will be to identify additional drilling data requirements in the Wafi link zone area and
additional holes will be planned if necessary.
At present, Wafi with a gold mineral resource of 6,0 Moz(69,5 Mt at 2,70 g/t) consists of the following
identified ore zones:
• Golpu
– 95Mt at 1.45% Cu, 0.65g/t Au
• Wafi Link Zone
– 6Mt at 7g/t Au
• Wafi B Zone
– 39.8Mt at 2.45g/t Au
• Wafi A Zone
– 18.9Mt at 1.72g/t Au
Contracts for diamond drilling, geotechnical consulting, environmental studies and road upgrade have been
awarded and work associated with all of these contracts has commenced. A brief description of the work to
be completed under these contracts is given below:
Golpu mining considerations
A scoping study concerning the mining of the Golpu Cu/Au resource was completed early in 2004 and the
major mining risk was identified as being geotechnical risk. The most likely mining method for Golpu is block
caving, and as such, detailed understanding of the rock mass in terms of geotechnical properties is critical.
Block cave mining involves large capital investment for mine development prior to production and as such a
high level of confidence in the feasibility of the method is required.
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Golpu drilling program
The primary benefit from the drilling will be the collection of geotechnical and hydrological data for the
Golpu resource. The data will be utilised for assessment of rock mass capability, as well as construction of
geotechnical domain models, preliminary hydrological models and three dimensional structural models. All of
the data collected will assist in mine design for the resource. In addition to collection of geotechnical data,
core collected during drilling will be assayed so that resource model confidence is increased (holes have been
designed to maximise the possibility of expansion of the resource) and samples will be utilised for
metallurgical test work.
The Golpu drilling will give a pre-feasibility level of confidence for the geotechnical aspects of the resource,
however it is likely that additional infill drilling will be required if the project proceeds to full feasibility.
The drill program will be continuously reviewed and modified to minimise the effect of any issue that arises
and is planned to be completed by the end of May 2006.
Golpu Geotechnical Consultancy Agreement
Mining consultancy SRK Consulting has been awarded the contract to oversee the geotechnical data
collection and to assist in creating structural, geotechnical domain and lithological models. The models and
other data produced by SRK during this phase of the work will be utilised in the mining studies to be
undertaken once drilling is completed.
Environmental Consulting Agreement
Environmental works for the project have been awarded to Enesar Consulting. Enesar was responsible for
the completion of the Hidden Valley Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and also have ongoing work at
Hidden Valley.
Environmental Work Programme
Initial work, to commence in the current quarter, will involve the setting up of stream monitoring stations
and standard measuring procedures and production of an Environmental Inception Report (EIR). The EIR is
required to meet PNG environmental department’s requirements for new projects.
All data to be collected for environmental studies is required for the completion of the EIS, which must be
completed and approved prior to granting of a mining lease. It is planned to prepare the EIS if the project is
advanced to full feasibility level. A pre-feasibility level environmental study document will be prepared and
included with the final pre-feasibility study document.
Wafi site infrastructure
A road upgrading contract has been awarded. Road works are required to ensure that the transport of drilling
consumables and personnel is possible under most weather conditions. While work on the road is estimated
to cost up to A$200,000, it is expected that savings in helicopter costs, well in excess of that figure, will be
made over the life of the project. Road works will assist Wafi regional exploration drilling as well as the pre-
feasibility study. With a number of regional targets in the area, the benefits of the road works will be realised
for a considerable time to come.
Metallurgical test work
As Wafi gold ore is highly refractory, one of the major challenges of the project will be to identify economical
ore oxidation/extraction methods.
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The use of Bio Oxidation techniques is being investigated, and initial test work has begun. There are several
alternative oxidation methods available, all of which will be investigated, and if suitable, tested for use with
Wafi ore. Petrological work further identifying gold associated pyrite minerals with the aim of improving
flotation recovery will also be undertaken.
Additional work will also be completed for Golpu ore, with the emphasis being on confirmation of
results produced by previous project owners, improvement of flotation recovery, exclusion of arsenic from
concentrate and improvement of Gold recovery. Golpu metallurgical testing is due to commence in
January 2006.
Regional exploration
A successful drilling program at Nabonga returned the following results:
•
5m at 6,54 g/t Au from 11m
• 7m at 2,30 g/t Au from 143m
•
3m at 3,99 g/t Au from 185m
Drilling has commenced this quarter at Moa Creek and Wafi extensions.
Australia – disposing of our 50% stake in the Burnside Joint Venture
Harmony announced that we had reached agreement with Northern Gold NL on the divestment of its 50%
stake in the Burnside Joint Venture for a consideration of A$24 million or R117 million. In terms of the
agreement Northern Gold will purchase Harmony’s sole purpose subsidiary which holds Harmony’s interest
in the Burnside JV and the management entity thereof.
The purchase consideration of A$24 million (plus replacement of a A$1 million performance bond) is payable
in tranches comprising:
•
a non-refundable deposit of A$0.25 million;
• a cash payment of A$4.0 million and an issue of A$5.0 million of shares (20 million Northern Gold shares)
on completion (within six months) and the replacement of a A$1.0 million performance bond;
•
a cash payment of A$5.0 million and the issue of shares to the value of A$4.4 million (at an issue price
equal to the higher of A$0.25/share and the prevailing 30-day volume weighted average market price)
six months after completion; and
•
a cash payment of A$5.35 million payable 18 months after the completion date.
The transaction is subject to normal regulatory approvals that accompany such transactions.
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THE PAST QUARTER IN REVIEW
Harmony’s cash operating profit decreased by R66,1 million from R184,9 million in June 2005 to R118,8 million
in the September period. Production declined by 3% to 617 902 oz quarter on quarter mainly due to five shifts
being lost during the industry wage strike and cash operating costs increased by 7% to R85 718/kg. In US$
terms, cash costs increased by 5% to US$410/oz. Unit revenues increased by 2% from R89 711/kg to
R91 888/kg in September as a result of both the weaker Rand and the higher gold price.
The performance of the company is best highlighted in the following table:
30 September
30 June
Percentage
2005
2005
variance
(restated)
Production
– kg
19 219
19 886
(3)
Production
– oz
617 902
639 346
(3)
Revenue
– R/kg
91 888
89 711
2
Revenue
– US$/oz
440
435
1
Cash cost
– R/kg
85 718
80 444
(7)
Cash cost
– US$/oz
410
390
(5)
Exchange rate – US$/ZAR
6,50
6,41
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Operationally the quarter was characterised by the impact of the five-day industry strike and the ongoing
restructuring of the Free State region. From an operational perspective the December quarter is expected to
be the first normalised quarter in more than a year.
Impact of the four-day gold industry strike by the National Union of Mineworkers
The net cost of the strike, that took place over the four days from 8 to 12 August 2005, totalled R60,5 million.
The breakdown was as follows:
Impact on production
M
2
mined
35 170
Tonnes milled
176 487
Recovery grade
g/t
5,86
Kilograms lost
1 034
Revenue loss
R million
94,1
Cost savings
R million
33,6
Net cost of strike R million
60,5
Due to a different wage agreement being in place, our Target operations were not affected. The operations
most affected were Elandsrand, Tshepong and Evander 7 Shaft, which lost R14,1 million, R12,6 million and
R6,3 million, respectively.
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Following the implementation of our restructuring initiatives throughout the company and more especially
the Free State over the past 18 months, both the National Union of Mineworkers and management concluded
that there was a need to re-establish co-operative relationships.
At a bosberaad held between the parties a newly constituted “Harmony Leadership Forum” was formed.
It was agreed that four working groups would be created to look at the issues which were identified as
undermining relationships between the two parties and attempt to resolve them.
The task of the working groups would be to analyse problems and generate solutions which will be taken back
to the Harmony Leadership Council for negotiation and agreement.
Month by month operational analysis
The impact of the gold industry strike and implementation of the restructuring initiative at our Free State
operations is best reflected in the month by month analysis of the company’s performance:
Month ended
30 September
31 August
31 July
2005
2005
2005
Tonnes milled (’000)
1 626
1 427
1 547
Kg’s
7 154
5 743
6 322
R/kg costs
77 734
93 952
87 258
R/tonne costs
342
378
357
US$/oz costs
372
450
418
During September 2005, the company managed to decrease working costs in R/kg terms to below
R78 000/kg. This trend is expected to continue as operations normalise during the December quarter.
Restoring our operating profit margins
September 2005
June 2005
(restated)
Cash operating profit (R million)
118,8
184,9
Cash operating profit margin (%)
6,7
10,0
South African underground working costs increased from R1 340 million in the June 2005 quarter to
R1 391 million in the September 2005 period.
On a group basis, working costs increased by 3% or R47,7 million from R1 599,7 million to R1 647,4 million.
A quarter on quarter cash operating profit variance analysis
Cash operating profit – June 2005
R184,9 million
– volume change (tonnes)
(R42,9) million
– working cost change (%)
(R47,7) million
– recovery grade change (g/t)
(R16,1) million
– Rand gold price change (R/kg)
R40,6 million
Net variance
(R66,1) million
Cash operating profit – September 2005
R118,8 million
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Analysis of earnings per share
Quarter ended
Quarter ended
Earnings per share (SA cents)
30 September 2005
30 June 2005
(restated)
Cash earnings
30
47
Basic loss
(82)
(283)
Headline loss
(86)
(94)
Fully diluted loss
(82)
(283)
Adjusted headline loss*
(63)
(94)
* Excludes all unrealised gains/(losses) in financial instruments as well as the tax implications
Reconciliation between basic and headline loss
Quarter ended
Headline earnings in cents per share (SA cents)
September 2005
Basic loss
(82)
Profit on sale of mining assets
(4)
Headline loss
(86)
Cash earnings for the year to date total 30 cents per share. Fully diluted loss per share for the financial year
to date totals 82 cents per share.
QUARTERLY OPERATIONAL REVIEW
Operational highlights were as follows:
• Tshepong continues to perform well, with benefits from CONOPS expected in the December quarter.
• Randfontein’s Cooke shafts recovery is underway.
• Leveraged operations deliver increased production.
A quarter on quarter operating profit analysis of the various operations is as follows:
Operations
30 September 2005
30 June 2005
Variance
(R million)
(R million)
(R million)
(restated)
Quality ounces
127,7
186,9
(59,2)
Growth projects
1,8
2,5
(0,7)
Leveraged ounces
(45,8)
(71,9)
26,1
Surface operations
5,5
27,0
(21,5)
Total South Africa
89,2
144,5
(55,3)
Australasian operations
29,6
40,4
(10,8)
Total
118,8
184,9
(66,1)
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A detailed analysis of the operations is as follows:
Quality ounces – turnaround at Target underway
Includes the following shafts: Target, Tshepong, Masimong, Evander and Randfontein’s Cooke Shafts
30 September 2005
30 June 2005
(restated)
U/g tonnes milled
(’000)
1 464
1 508
U/g recovery grade
(g/t)
5,96
6,02
U/g kilograms produced (kg)
8 719
9 073
U/g working costs
(R/kg)
76 896
69 419
U/g working costs
(R/tonne)
458
418
Operating profits at these operations decreased from R186,9 million to R127,7 million in the September
quarter. Volumes were negatively affected in part due to the industry wage strike and to lower underground
volumes at Target. Total working costs increased by 6% to R670,5 million compared to the R629,8 million
reported in the June 2005 period.
As part of the National Union of Mineworkers agreement signed on 19 July 2005, CONOPS was
re-implemented at Tshepong and Bambanani mines which will increase volumes at these operations.
The implementation of CONOPS at Masimong 5 is planned to commence during the December 2005 quarter.
Target continued to battle with flexibility, machine availability and grade issues in the September quarter.
Although tonnage milled decreased from 203 000 tonnes in the June quarter to 168 000 tonnes in September
the recovered grade increased from 4,5 g/t to 6,6 g/t. Operating costs decreased by 3% from R75 608/kg
to R73 168/kg.
The situation at Target has improved significantly. The mine is in a good position with grade flexibility in the
short to medium term. This enabled the increase in production in the higher grade stopes to compensate for
the current lack of volume. Higher than expected grades have been achieved from the MOS1 footwall drive
and reef development.
Target is in the position to produce at levels of 70 000 to 80 000 tonnes per month for the next nine months.
Critical production vehicle availability is the main factor that is causing the operation to underperform in
respect of volumes. To address this in a more sustainable way it has been decided to do the maintenance of
these vehicles in-house in order to exercise better control over a key performance area of the business.
CONOPS was successfully re-implemented at Tshepong on 5 September 2005. These benefits will further
reflect in the December quarter. Despite the strike, Tshepong reported a 6% or 21 000 tonne increase in
tonnage milled, up to 371 000 tonnes. At a lower recovery grade of 6,42 g/t (June 2005 – 7,15 g/t), net gold
recovery was 5% lower at 2 380 kgs. Working costs in R/t terms increased by 6% to R444/tonne (June 2005:
R418/tonne).
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Tshepong Decline Project review
Access development
A total of 4 117m of 6 281m development of the project has been completed. The team managed to develop
666m during the quarter. This is an 18% improvement over the June 2005 period. This excludes 45m done by
the project crews diverted to other mine development, while delayed by the rehabilitation process on
69 Level haulage south.
Chair lift decline (143m actual vs 150m planned)
72% of the 900m required development has been completed. Delays occurred in this development end due
to flooding caused by newly installed pipes bursting. The temporary dirty pump columns system has been
improved to stop blockages by introducing a pipe-flushing system.
Material decline (62m actual vs 120m planned)
70% of the 1 000m required development has been completed. Poor ground conditions in the decline and
subsequent FOG forced the use of new support solutions and blasting technique to be investigated and
implemented. The implementation of long anchor supports over the total length of the decline from the box
hole up to the face delayed the face advance while big rocks dislodged from the poor ground conditions
resulted in slow cleaning cycles. The effects of the changed support system and the new blasting technique
has resulted in a two-month delay. This has resulted in a significant reduction of risk during excavation and
for the duration of the operational life of the decline.
69 Level (460m actual vs 722m planned)
Development on the 69 level station is 54% complete. The rehabilitation of a fall of ground of 23m has
delayed South haulage development by 90 days (equivalent of 180m). The process of installing long anchors
and then loading rubble where it is safe will take longer and all development to the south has been delayed.
This delay is directly in the critical path of the project as the development of the ore passes have been
affected. The crews have been diverted to continue development to the north and a total of 45m has been
done on working costs, as this falls outside the scope of the project. A bypass haulage is being developed
around the effected area. In cross-cut 95, with exploration holes now completed the geographic layout of reef
impacted on the holing date for the raise. Multiple down throw and up throw fault combinations will make
this raise difficult to mine and the estimated completion period of seven months has been extended to
12 months.
Project Schedule
Project start date 23 April 2003
Schedule sinking to production 64% actual vs. 74% planned Completion August 2006.
Schedule including production built up 46% actual vs. 53% planned.
Financial schedule 54% actual vs. 56% planned.
(Additional cost for cleaning operation, additional support and delays is the difference between 46% work
complete and 54% money spent.)
Production commences December 2007 – will be reviewed in October 2005.
Project completion February 2008 – will be reviewed in October 2005.
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Capital cost update
R million
Approved capital
280,2
Final estimated cost
280,8
Sunk capital
151,5
Remaining capital
129,3
The spending profile has been curtailed while delays occurred due to strikes and poor ground conditions.
Annual capital expenditure profile
Table (R million)
2002/3
2003/4
2004/5
2005/6
2006/7
2007/8
Total
Plan 2003
37.4
78.5
62.6
66.7
35.6
280.8
Plan 2004
32.8
66.6
44.9
102.9
33.1
280.3
Plan 2005
32.8
66.6
40.6
92.6
29.0
18.7
280.3
New Plan 2005
32.8
66.6
40.6
80.6
41.0
18.7
280.3
Financial evaluation update
Gold price
(R/kg)
92 000
NPV at 7.5% (Rm)
738
IRR
(%)
32,4
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Masimong had an improved quarter. Production increased by 4% to 1 036 kg from 998 kg in the June period. Operating costs decreased by 3% to R88 092/kg. Tonnes milled increased by 11% to 207 000 tonnes from 186 000 tonnes in the June period. Masimong reported a cash operating profit of R3,8 million in the September quarter compared to a loss of R0,7 million in the June period.
Masimong expansion project
During the quarter, R5.5 million was spent on capital and a total of 1 060m capital development was achieved, which was 540m less than planned. The underachievement was due to an underground fire, strike action and the unexpected intersection of water fissures. This will not have a material impact on the scheduling of the project.
Capital cost update
R million
Final estimated cost
314.0
Sunk capital
116.2
Remaining capital
197.8
We have applied for an extension of this capital project until 2010, which is in line with the vision of
Masimong 5 to increase its production profile up to 135 tons per month in five years. This application for extension is still in the “evaluation and approval” process.
Annual capital expenditure profile
Table (R million)
2002
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total
Actual
sunk
26.4
38.7 24.5 21.1 5.5
116.2
Forecast
24.3
39.4 44.0 44.2 45.9
197.8
Total
26.4
38.7 24.5 21.1 29.8 39.4 44.0
44.2 45.9
314.0
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Financial evaluation update
Gold price
(R/kg)
92 000
NPV at 7.5% (Rm)
314
IRR
(%)
250
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Evander’s performance was affected by both the industry wage strike and the expected decrease in recovery
grade at Evander 7 Shaft. Production in the period decreased by 19,0% from 2 868 kgs to 2 326 kgs in the
September quarter. Overall, underground tonnage decreased from 403 000 tonnes to 374 000 tonnes, mainly
as a result of the strike. During the June quarter the operations of Evander 2 and 5 were combined with all
production from the two shafts being hoisted from Evander 5, realising cost synergies. This combined
operation treated 100 000 tonnes at a grade of 4,7 g/t, recovering 473 kgs of gold. During the September
quarter 592 kgs were recovered.
Evander 7 Shaft continued with its good performance, milling 103 000 tonnes, compared to the
105 000 tonnes for the previous quarter. As expected, at a lower recovery grade of 8,04 g/t (June 2005:
10,52 g/t), gold recovered decreased by 25% to 826 kgs (June 2005: 1 102 kgs). Rand/kg costs increased from
R47 027/kg, to R59 709/kg.
Evander 8 Shaft saw a large drop in tonnage, decreasing by 8% from 186 000 tonnes to 172 000 tonnes,
quarter on quarter. At a slightly lower recovery grade of 5,98 g/t, gold recovery was lower at 1 027 kgs (June
2005 – 1 174 kgs), resulting in working costs in R/kg terms increasing by 13% to R66 697/kg (June 2005:
R58 829/kg).
The Cooke section of Randfontein improved on its good performance levels established in the June 2005
quarter. The majority of production parameters showed improvement in the September quarter. Although
volumes decreased by 6% to 345 000 tonnes milled, grades further improved by 11% to 5,43 g/t, resulting
in a net 4% increase in production to 1 873 kg. These shafts, which reported a profit of R19,1 million for the
June quarter, returned a cash operating profit of R11,3 million.
Growth projects – Elandsrand, Doornkop and Phakisa
30 September 2005
30 June 2005
(restated)
U/g tonnes milled
(’000)
315
331
U/g recovery grade
(g/t)
6,33
5,84
U/g kilograms produced (kg)
1 995
1 933
U/g working costs
(R/kg)
91 253
88 210
U/g working costs
(R/tonne)
578
515
Good progress continues to be made on the delivery of our growth projects. Production increased by
3% to 1 995 kg (June 2005: 1 933 kg) and operating costs increased by 3% to R91 253/kg, due to a
R11,5 million increase in total cost.
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Elandsrand remains focused on the completion and commissioning of the New Mine Project, but in the
interim produces from the upper, older section of the mine. The operation made an operating profit of
R8,7 million in the September quarter compared to an operating profit of R5,8 million in June. Production
increased by 4% to 1 629 kg driven by a 10% increase in grade to 8,39g/t. Operating costs increased by
1% to R86 880/kg.
In the longer term the commissioning of Elandrand New Mine will alleviate the continuously experienced
flexibility problems and allow the operation to achieve its full potential. We remain very excited about the
future of Elandsrand.
Elandsrand New Mine Project
Infrastructure
Sub projects that were completed, delayed or progressed in the past quarter include:
•
Installation and commissioning of 113 L main substation will start in October.
•
102 L Booster fan installation complete and fan commissioned. The conversion of 105 L RAW
into an intake airway will commence during the next quarter.
• Sinking No. 2 Service Shaft is progressing well. An additional shift is to be started in October,
so as to
increase the amount of backfill pipes installed. This shaft is currently sunk to 86m
below 98 L. There are 28m left until 102 L is reached.
• Raise boring of the 92 L turbine dam centre hole will be completed during October/November.
Sinking of
the dam is to start in December 2005.
• The joining of the ore pass system at 100 L was not completed during the quarter. This was
due to
problems experienced with ore pass scaling at 100 L. An additional ore pass of 30m is
to be developed away from the affected area, before joining of the ore passes can take place.
Access Development
102 Level
The vent raise bore holes between 102 L and 105 L were completed during the quarter.
105 Level
No access development took place on this level.
109 Level
Excellent metres have been recorded on 109 L. This is mainly due to having added a development crew and
introducing multi blast conditions on both the development ends.
Development metres
Plan
Actual
(m)
(m)
July 2005
120
165
August 2005
130
133
September 2005
140
186
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113 Level
On 23 June 2005, a high pressure flammable gas intersection took place in the 113 L RAW, whilst drilling at
the face during normal development operations. All work was stopped on 113 L to allow the gas to drain.
One of the crews from 113 L has been moved to 109 L to help with multi-blast operations. The rest of the
crews were moved to 105 L to increase the reserve access development.
Capital cost update
R million
Final estimated cost
798.1
Sunk capital
478.4
Remaining capital
319.7
Annual capital expenditure profile
Table (R million)
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010 Total
Actual sunk
36
107
106
105
96
28
478
Forecast
106
126
63
21
4
320
Total
36
107
106
105
96
134
126
63
21
4
798
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Financial evaluation update
Gold price
(R/kg)
92 000
NPV at 7.5% (Rm)
1 513
IRR
(%)
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The Doornkop South Reef Project is similar to the situation at Elandsrand, where mining continues in the old,
upper areas of the mine, whilst the project will exploit the higher grade South Reef pay shoot from a new
shaft currently being developed.
Tonnages from the Kimberley reefs were 5% lower at 121 000 tonnes (June 2005: 127 000 tonnes). A higher
recovery grade of 3,0 g/t resulted in a net gold recovery of 366 kgs, down from 374 kgs in the previous
quarter.
Working costs were 10% higher at R40,5 million and combined with the lower volumes costs in R/kg terms
were 12% higher.
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Doornkop South Reef Capital Project
Project progress
Station development continues on 202 and 212 Levels with preparations underway to start up station work
on 207 Level as well. Access development continues on 192 and 197 Levels. Three reef raises are also being
developed on 192 Level.
Shaft sinking operations are underway. The first blast took place on 28 July 2005 from the original shaft
bottom position at –1 340m below collar. 40m have been sunk since July including rock breaking, cleaning,
shaft lining and equipping. The rate of sink is increasing steadily with 25m being sunk in September alone.
Sliping of the shaft to final diameter from 197 Level has progressed to 205 Level. It is planned that the
portion of shaft between 197 Level to 40m below 212 Level will be sliped to final diameter by the time the
sinking operation above reaches 192 Level in March 2006.
The updated schedule provides for the main shaft to be partially commissioned (excluding the additional rock
winder) by the end of 2006. Production will ramp-up over the next three years to 135 000 tonnes per month.
Capital cost update
R million
Final estimated cost
959
Sunk capital
260
Remaining capital
699
Annual capital expenditure profile
Table (R million)
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Total
Actual sunk
13
98
114
35
260
Forecast
127
183
167
124
51
47
699
Total
13
98
114
162
183
167
124
51
47
959
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Financial evaluation update
Gold price
(R/Kg)
92 000
NPV at 7.5% (Rm)
412
IRR
(%)
45
Sensitivity table (NPV at 7.5%) – gold price R92 000/kg
–10%
–5%
Base
5%
10%
Gold price or grade
183
297
412
522
632
Working cost
565
488
412
333
250
Capex
451
432
412
393
373
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Phakisa Capital Project
No mining is currently undertaken at this shaft.
Shaft Equipping
•
Headgear equipping after starting on 2 July 2005 was completed on 1 August 2005.
•
Shaft equipping from surface to 54 Level, started on 2 August 2005 and was completed seven
days ahead of schedule on 4 October 2005.
• Installation of the Koepe Winder headgear started on 5 October 2005 with the planned
completion date being 15 November 2005.
Start
Completion
Critical activity
date
date
Surface headgear equipping
2 July 2005
1 August 2005
Shaft equipping surface to 54 Level
2 August 2005
4 October 2005
Koepe headgear installation 54 to 55 Levels
5 October 2005
15 November 2005
Rail-veyor pilot plant at Nyala
21 June 05
31 October 2005
Development at 55 Level refrigeration site
15 August 2005
30 January 2006
Development at 55 Level Rail-veyor x/cut
5 September 2005
15 December 2005
Critical Path Activities schedule and milestones
Completion
date
Current Activities
In-circle development 75 Level and 77 Level
14 December 2004
Sinking and line to shaft bottom
7 April 2005
Equipping spillage compartment below 77 Level
19 May 2005
Stripping, sinking equipment in shaft to surface
2 July 2005
Surface headgear change over
1 August 2005
Equipping shaft buntons and guides surface to 54 Level
4 October 2005
Koepe headgear installation 54 to 55 Levels
15 November 2005
Future Activities
Schedule equip shaft buntons and guides 55 to 77 Levels
28 February 2006
Schedule rail-veyor installation, u/g 55 Level
31 May 2006
Access development 69, 71, 73 and 75 Levels
23 November 2007
Open face length of 88 panels for production
31 May 2008
Project completion
29 February 2008
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Sinking and equipping of Phakisa Shaft
HEADGEAR CHANGEOVER TO PERMANENT
CONDITION COMPLETED
Cold water dam – preparatory work,
concrete floor, shotcrete sidewalls, slot for dam wall completed
Koepe mechanicals – completed
Koepe electrical – commissioned
21 October 2005
Waste pass
completed
Ore pass
completed
Sink to 2426.783 BC – completed
Equipping shaft bottom steel – completed
77 L in-circle completed
Settler access completed
Crusher and belt level
completed
77 L in-circle completed
12 metres of decline
terminus completed
318 x 3.1 diameter
vent shaft completed
ORE RESERVE 21’ DIP
Nyala Mine
55 Level Silo – in progress
4.6 diameter Vent Pass at 98
°
– complete
Secondary support and tunnel guard in progress
EQUIPPING OF KOEPE HEADGEAR ON 64 LEVEL IN PROGRESS –
EXTENSIVE MOILING IN LINER TO ACCOMMODATE BEAMS MIGHT
DELAY
THIS PORTION OF THE PROJECT
EQUIPPING OF BUNTONS AND GUIDES BETWEEN SURFACE AND
64 LEVEL COMPLETE – PROJECT 8 DAYS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
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Capital cost update
R million
Approved capital
612,9
Final estimated cost
612,9
Sunk capital
278,4
Remaining capital
334,5
Table (R million)
Annual capital expenditure profile
2003/4 2004/5 2005/6 2006/7
2007/8 2008/9
Total
Plan 2004
117.4
119.2
177.8
141.4
41.3
15.8
612.9
Plan 2005
117.4
107.6
182.7
100.0
93.6
11.7
612.9
Cost of Nyala Services
–
8.4
7.3
4.9
4.9
4.9
30.2
Actual
117.4
116.0
45.1
278.4
Financial evaluation update
Gold price
(R/kg)
92 000
NPV at 7.5% (Rm)
1 327
IRR
(%)
26
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Leveraged Operations – significant operational turnaround at most shafts
Shafts included under this section are Bambanani, Joel, Eland, Kudu/Sable, West Shaft, Nyala, St Helena,
Harmony 2, Merriespruit 1 and 3 Shafts, Unisel, Brand 3 and 5 Shafts, Saaiplaas 3 and Orkney 2 and 4 Shafts.
30 September 2005
30 June 2005
(restated)
U/g tonnes milled
(’000)
1 218
1 095
U/g recovery grade
(g/t)
4,42
4,73
U/g kilograms produced (kg)
5 380
5 181
U/g working costs
(R/kg)
100 158
104 320
U/g working costs
(R/tonne)
442
494
Our restructuring initiatives of our leveraged shafts are starting to deliver the planned benefits. These
operations returned a cash operating loss of R45,8 million versus the loss recorded in the June period of
R71,9 million. Gold production increased by 4% to 5 380 kg driven largely by a 11% increase in tonnage
milled. Total operating costs decreased marginally to R538,9 million from R540,5 million in the June period.
Unit operating costs continued to fall, down from R494/tonne to R442/tonne for the September quarter.
Overall working costs decreased from R104 320/kg to R100 158/kg.
The shafts that improved most were: Merriespruit 1 with 25% higher production and 3% lower cost per kg.
Unisel with 20% higher production and 2% higher cost per kg, Bambanani with 22% higher production and
15% lower cost per kg, and West Shaft with 58% higher production and 27% lower cost per kg.
SA Surface Operations (includes Kalgold)
30 September 2005
30 June 2005
(restated)
Surface tonnes milled
(’000)
838
1 415
Surface recovery grade
(g/t)
1,47
1,09
Kilograms produced
(kg)
1 228
1 536
Working costs
(R/kg)
87 029
70 815
Working costs
(R/tonne)
128
77
Kalgold reported a cash operating profit of R15,0 million compared to a cash operating profit of R24,8 million
in the June 2005 quarter. Tonnages decreased from 454 000 tonnes to 452 000 tonnes, quarter on quarter.
Recovery grade decreased by 2% to 1,99 g/t (June 2005: 2,03 g/t) as a result of slightly lower mining grades.
Production decrease by 3% to 897 kg.
Plant throughput increased to a record tonnage of 162 000 tonnes during September 2005. The higher
tonnage is important as it will assist the viability of the A-Zone pit.
Trail mining was started at A-Zone during September 2005 with the view of augmenting reef tonnages
from D-Zone.
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AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONS
Highlights
•
Mt Marion underground resumes normal production for quarter after repairs to blocked escape way.
•
Continued good exploration drill results for open pit resource at South Kal Mines.
•
Achieved six years’ Lost Time Injury (LTI) free at Checkers plant at Mt Magnet.
Australian Operations
30 September 2005
30 June 2005
(restated)
Tonnes milled
(‘000)
765
849
Recovery grade
(g/t)
2,48
2,55
Kilograms produced (kg)
1 897
2 163
Working costs
(R/kg)
78 643
69 398
Working costs
(R/tonne)
195
177
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The Australian Operations had a tough quarter, producing an operating profit of A$6.0 million compared to
A$8.2 million in the previous quarter, with significant capital expenditure on the development of the new
St George underground mine at Mt Magnet affecting cash flow. Production decreased to 60 990 ounces
(in line with budget) for the region compared to 69 542 ounces in the previous quarter, mainly as a result of
lower production from Mt Magnet underground sources. (In the previous quarter the closed Star underground
mine produced 8 250 oz.)
With production commencing at St George in the middle of the December quarter it is anticipated that
production in December for the Australian region will return to previous levels of approximately
70 000 ounces per quarter.
During the quarter 20 000 ounces of calls were closed out when they became due at a spot price of A$552 per
ounce, as well as a 8 000 ounce forward position with a spot price of A$518 per ounce. These hedges,
which were inherited with the acquisition of Hill 50 and New Hampton were closed out at a cost of
A$887 600. Another 35 000 ounces of calls and forwards are due to be closed out in the December quarter.
Mount Magnet
Mt Magnet produced 34 466 oz of gold from the processing of 422 843 tonnes of ore and low grade
stockpiles.
Mount Magnet reported a working profit of A$4.5 million (June A$7.2 million) for the quarter, the decrease
primarily attributable to lower production from underground with the closure of Star in the previous quarter.
Production from the St George underground is expected to commence in November, which will replace the
Star underground ounces. Currently development is focused on 2 Level, while drill results are being collated
from lower levels and a program of niche sampling done to ensure the optimal positioning of development
drives for future stoping. These results will be incorporated into a new mine plan.
The potential of the accessing the Water tank Hill underground lodes from the St George decline is currently
the subject of a scoping study, as they may be economical in the current gold price environment and add
25 000 ounces to production. An amount of A$5.1 million capital was spend in the quarter on the
development of St George. Higher levels of capital mine development at both Hill 50 and St George have
positioned both mines well for stope production in the December quarter.
Open pits had a tough quarter with delays and additional operating costs incurred with the completion of
the Chester pits due to heavy water inflow and transitional clay material on pit floors. Several failures in the
Rheingold cutback required additional waste mining to remediate wall angles to a safe working angle.
The resource development program around the Cue region has been successful with 20 000 ounces added to
the indicated mineral resource category at the Never Can Tell deposit, as well as 13 500 ounces at the Yellow
Taxi deposit. These deposits are currently being optimised, and if successful, will be added to the open pit
mining schedule. Various other targets are also being followed up.
The Checkers plant recorded 6 years’ LTI free on 19 September 2005, a remarkable achievement.
The conversion of the diesel power station at the plant to gas commenced during the quarter and is
progressing well. It is anticipated that the conversion will be completed by the end of December 2005, and
will result in a saving of A$8 million annually on power generation costs at current diesel prices.
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South Kal Mines
South Kal Mines produced 26 524 oz of gold in the September quarter compared to 24 903 ounces in the
previous quarter from the milling of 341 945 tonnes of ore. Mt Marion underground returned to its normal
levels of production during the quarter and contributed 16 694 ounces, which was offset by lower production
from open pits and low grade stockpiles.
High grade ore from Mt Marion was blended with ore from low grade stockpiles as all high grade open pit
stocks were depleted during the previous quarter. Mill feed included 10 208 tonnes of high grade purchased
ore, which contributed 4 025 ounces.
Improved mill performance late in the quarter has resulted from the installation of a ‘Knelson Concentrator’
enabling the gravity circuit to produce in excess of 40% of the recovered gold compared to the previous
performance of around 11%. This should contribute to lower milling costs in future.
Lower than planned underground production at Mt Marion was mainly caused by low underground haul truck
availability. This was the result of the underground mining contractor operating with reduced trucking.
This issue has now been resolved. Negotiations have started on an exclusive basis with the underground
contractor currently mining at Mt Marion, as the current contract expires in December. Current indications
are that they are proposing a significant increase in contract rates. We are looking at ways of mitigating
proposed increases.
No open pit mining activity was conducted in the quarter with all pits now placed in a state of suspension
or abandonment. Low grade stockpiled ore from various completed open pit mine areas is trucked to the
Jubilee mill to provide blending options with the underground Mt Marion ore.
Continued good drill results were returned from the Shirl prospect. The results indicate the mineralisation is
open to the North and the East. Some exceptional results include:
05BSAC044
8m @ 5.59 g/t, from 18m
05BSAC050 10m @ 20.99 g/t, from 20m
05BSAC050
6m @ 22.37 g/t, from 38m
05BSAC056
4m @ 47.93 g/t, from 54m
Follow up work during the December quarter will concentrate on defining continuity before a resource may
be calculated.
The site showed a profit for the quarter of A$1.5 million compared with A$1.0 million in the June quarter.
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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rand/metric) (unaudited)
Underground production – South Africa
Leve-
Quality
Growth
raged
Ounces
Projects
Ounces
Sub total
Ore milled – t’000
Sep-05
1 464
315
1 218
2 997
Jun-05
1 508
331
1 095
2 934
Gold produced – kg
Sep-05
8 719
1 995
5 380
16 094
Jun-05
9 073
1 933
5 181
16 187
Yield – g/tonne
Sep-05
5.96
6.33
4.42
5.37
Jun-05
6.02
5.84
4.73
5.52
Cash operating costs – R/kg
Sep-05
76 896
91 253
100 158
86 453
Jun-05
69 419
88 210
104 320
82 833
Cash operating costs–R/tonne
Sep-05
458
578
442
464
Jun-05
418
515
494
457
Working revenue (R’000)
Sep-05
798 188
183 850
492 960
1 474 998
Jun-05
816 768
172 999
468 577
1 458 344
Cash operating costs (R’000)
Sep-05
670 457
182 050
538 852
1 391 359
Jun-05
629 835
170 510
540 480
1 340 825
Cash operating profit (R’000)
Sep-05
127 731
1 800
(45 892)
83 639
Jun-05
186 933
2 489
(71 903)
117 519
Capital expenditure (R’000)
Sep-05
108 833
140 184
45 597
294 614
Jun-05
119 288
117 099
40 157
276 544
Quality Ounces – Evander Shafts, Randfontein Cooke Shafts, Target, Tshepong, Masimong
Growth Projects – Doornkop shaft & South Reef Project, Elandsrand shaft and New Mine Project, Phakisa shaft,
Tshepong Decline Project
Leveraged Ounces – Deelkraal, Bambanani, Joel, Eland, Kudu/Sable, West, Nyala, St Helena, Harmony 2, Merriespruit 1
and 3, Unisel, Brand 3 and 5, Saaiplaas 3, Evander 9, Orkney 2 and 4, Welkom 1
35
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rand/metric) (unaudited)
South
Africa
South
Africa
Australia
Harmony
Surface
Total
Total
Total
Ore milled – t’000
Sep-05
838
3 835
765
4 600
Jun-05
1 415
4 349
849
5 198
Gold produced – kg
Sep-05
1 228
17 322
1 897
19 219
Jun-05
1 536
17 723
2 163
19 886
Yield
–
g/tonne
Sep-05
1.47
4.52 2.48
4.18
Jun-05
1.09
4.08
2.55
3.83
Cash operating
Sep-05
87 029
86 493
78 643
85 718
costs – R/kg
Jun-05
70 815
81 792
69 398
80 444
Cash operating
Sep-05
128
391
195
358
costs – R/tonne
Jun-05
77
333
177
308
Working revenue
Sep-05
112 361
1 587 359
178 821
1 766 180
(R’000)
Jun-05
135 789
1 594 133
190 463
1 784 596
Cash operating
Sep-05
106 872
1 498 231
149 186
1 647 417
costs (R’000)
Jun-05
108 773
1 449 598
150 108
1 599 706
Cash operating
Sep-05
5 489
89 128
29 635
118 763
profit (R’000)
Jun-05
27 016
144 535
40 355
184 890
Capital expenditure
Sep-05
0
294 614
71 389
366 003
(R’000)
Jun-05
0
276 544
65
514
342 058
36
TOTAL OPERATIONS – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rand/metric) (unaudited)
Quarter ended Quarter ended
Quarter ended
30 September
30 June
30 September
2005
2005
2004
(restated)
(restated)
Ore milled
t’000
4 600
5 198
6 564
Gold produced
kg
19 219
19 886
25 822
Gold price received
R/kg
91 888
89 711
83 023
Cash operating costs
R/kg
85 718
80 444
71 722
R million
R million
R million
Revenue
1 766
1 784
2 144
Cash operating costs
(1)
1 647
1 599
1 852
Cash operating profit
119
185
292
Amortisation and depreciation of mining properties,
mine development costs and mine plant facilities
(1)
(244)
(233)
(2860)
Corporate, administration and other expenditure
(56)
(81)
(38)
Provision for rehabilitation costs
(3)
(6)
(14)
Operating loss
(184)
(135)
(46)
Amortisation and depreciation other than mining properties,
mine development costs and mine plant facilities
(11)
(10)
(9)
Employment termination and restructuring costs
13
(217)
(154)
Share-based compensation
(33)
(30)
(11)
Exploration expenditure
(18)
(16)
(24)
Loss on sale of investment in Goldfields
–
(372)
–
Mark-to-market of listed investments
21
13 –
Interest paid
(96)
(134)
(100)
Interest received
52
45
36
Other (expenses)/income – net
(20)
9
1
(Loss)/gain on financial instruments
(115)
(7)
1
Gain/(loss) on foreign exchange
20
(18)
(1)
Loss on sale of listed investments and subsidiaries
–
(73)
–
Profit on Australian-listed investments
–
–
4
Permanent diminution in carrying value of ARM investment
–
(337)
–
Provision for post-retirement benefits
–
(57)
–
Loss before tax
(371)
(1 339)
(303)
Current tax – expense
–
(110)
(17)
Deferred tax – benefit
(1)
48
338
53
Net loss
(323)
(1 111)
(267)
(1) The change accounting policy on capitalisation of mine
development costs had the following effect:
– Cash operating costs – decrease
137
140
159
– Amortisation and depreciation of mining properties,
mine development costs and mine plant facilities
(71)
(66)
(56)
– Deferred tax – expenses
(13)
(14)
(19)
– Net effect of change in accounting policy
53
60
84
The effects of the change in policy are in the process of being audited. The company does not expect
any material change to arise from the audit.
37
TOTAL OPERATIONS – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rand/metric) (unaudited)
Quarter ended
Quarter ended Quarter ended
30 September
30 June
30 September
2005
2005
2004
(restated)
(restated)
Loss per share – cents *
– Basic loss
(82)
(283)
(83)
– Headline loss
(86)
(94)
(88)
– Fully diluted loss ** ***
(82)
(283)
(83)
Dividends per share – (cents)
– Interim
–
–
–
– Proposed final
–
–
–
* Calculated on weighted average number of shares in issue at quarter end September 2005: 392.3 million
(June 2005: 392.2 million) (September 2004: 320.8 million).
** Calculated on weighted average number of diluted shares in issue at quarter end September 2005:
392.3 million (June 2005: 392.2 million) (September 2004: 320.9 million).
*** The effect of the share options is anti-dilutive.
Reconciliation of headline loss:
Net loss
(323)
(1 111)
(267)
Adjustments:
– Profit on sale of assets
(15)
(26)
(10)
– Mark-to-market of listed investments
–
4
–
– Profit on Australian-listed investments
–
–
(4)
– Loss on sale and dilution of investment in ARM Limited
–
103
–
– Profit on disposal of investment Bendigo NL
–
(30)
–
– Loss on disposal of investment in Goldfields
–
372
–
– Loss on disposal of subsidiaries
–
1
–
– Impairment of fixed assets – net of tax
–
(19)
–
– Diminution in carrying value of listed investments
–
337
–
Headline loss
(338)
(369)
(281)
38
ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
(Rand) (unaudited)
At 30 September
At 30 June At 30 September
2005
2005
2004
R million
R million
R million
(restated)
(restated)
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
22 633
22 626
23 519
Intangible assets
2 268
2 268
2 268
Investments
4 709
4 154
2 795
29 610
29 048
28 582
Current assets
Inventories
552
578
518
Receivables
597
632
401
Income and mining taxes
27
27
–
Cash and cash equivalents
971
1 830
1 013
2 147
3 067
1 932
Total assets
31 757
32 115
30 514
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital and reserves
Issued capital
25 645
25 645
21 076
Fair value and other reserves
(257)
(670)
(963)
Deferred share-based compensation
(215)
(248)
(147)
(Accumulated loss)/retained earnings
(1 729)
(1 406)
1 438
23 444
23 321
21 404
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings
2 464
2 422
2 801
Net deferred taxation liabilities
2 128
2 192
2 842
Net deferred financial liabilities
436
386
573
Long-term provisions
938
939
817
5 966
5 939
7 033
Current liabilities
Payables and accrued liabilities
1 293
1 514
1 448
Short-term portion of long-term borrowings
1 046
1 333
595
Income and mining taxes
–
–
26
Shareholders for dividends
8
8
8
2 347
2 855
2 077
Total equity and liabilities
31 757
32 115
30 514
Number of ordinary shares in issue
393 341 194
393 341 194
320 819 739
Net asset value per share (cents)
5 960
5 929
6 672
The balance sheet at 30 June 2005 is in accordance with the audited balance sheet except for the effects of
the adoption of IFRS 2, share-based payments, and the change in the accounting policy relating to the
capitalisation of mine development cost.
39
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
(US$/imperial) (unaudited)
Underground production – South Africa
Leve-
Quality
Growth
raged
Ounces
Projects
Ounces
Sub total
Ore milled – t’000
Sep-05
1,614
347
1,343
3,304
Jun-05
1,663
365
1,207
3,235
Gold produced – oz
Sep-05
280,321
64,140
172,970
517,431
Jun-05
291,702
62,147
166,572
520,421
Yield –
oz/t
Sep-05
0.17
0.18
0.13
0.16
Jun-05
0.18
0.17
0.14
0.16
Cash operating costs – $/oz
Sep-05
368
437
479
414
Jun-05
337
428
506
402
Cash operating costs – $/t
Sep-05
64
81
62
65
Jun-05
59
73
70
65
Working
revenue
($’000)
Sep-05
122,809
28,287
75,847
226,943
Jun-05
127,413
26,987
73,096
227,496
Cash operating costs ($’000)
Sep-05
103,157
28,010
82,908
214,075
Jun-05
98 252
26 599
84 313
209 164
Cash operating profit ($’000)
Sep-05
19,652
277
(7,061)
12,868
Jun-05
29 161
388
(11 217)
18 332
Capital
expenditure
($’000)
Sep-05
16,745
21,569
7,016
45,330
Jun-05
18 609
18 267
6 264
43 140
Quality Ounces – Evander Shafts, Randfontein Cooke Shafts, Target, Tshepong, Masimong
Growth Projects – Doornkop shaft & South Reef Project, Elandsrand shaft and New Mine Project, Phakisa shaft,
Tshepong Decline Project
Leveraged Ounces – Deelkraal, Bambanani, Joel, Eland, Kudu/Sable, West, Nyala, St Helena, Harmony 2, Merriespruit 1
and 3, Unisel, Brand 3 and 5, Saaiplaas 3, Evander 9, Orkney 2 and 4, Welkom 1
40
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
(US$/imperial) (unaudited)
South
Africa
South
Africa
Australia
Harmony
Surface
Total
Total
Total
Ore milled – t’000
Sep-05
924
4,228
844
5,072
Jun-05
1,560
4,795
936 5,731
Gold
produced –
oz
Sep-05
39,481
556,912 60,990
617,902
Jun-05
49,383
569,804 69,542
639,346
Yield
–
oz/t
Sep-05
0.04
0.13
0.07 0.12
Jun-05
0.03
0.12 0.07
0.11
Cash
operating
Sep-05
416
414
376
410
costs – $/oz
Jun-05
344
397
337
390
Cash
operating
Sep-05
18
55
27
50
costs – $/t
Jun-05
11
47
25
44
Working
revenue
Sep-05
17,288
244,231 27,513
271,744
($’000)
Jun-05
21,183
248,679 29,712
278,391
Cash
operating
Sep-05
16,443
230,518
22,954
253,472
costs ($’000)
Jun-05
16,968
226 132
23 416
249 548
Cash operating
Sep-05
845
13,713
4,559
18,272
profit ($’000)
Jun-05
4,215
32 547
6 296
28 843
Capital
expenditure
Sep-05
0
45,330 10,984
56,314
($’000)
Jun-05
0
43 140
10 220
53 360
41
TOTAL OPERATIONS – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS
(US$/imperial) (unaudited)
Quarter ended
Quarter ended Quarter ended
30 September
30 June
30 September
2005
2005
2004
(restated)
(restated)
Ore milled
t’000
5,072
5,731
7,238
Gold produced
oz
617,902
639,346
830,193
Gold price received
$/oz
440
435
405
Cash operating costs
$/oz
410
390
349
$ million
$ million
$ million
Revenue
272
278
336
Cash operating costs
(1)
254
249
290
Cash operating profit
18
29
46
Amortisation and depreciation of mining properties,
mine development costs and mine plant facilities
(1)
(38)
(36)
(45)
Corporate, administration and other expenditure
(9)
(13)
(6)
Provision for rehabilitation costs
–
(1)
(2)
Operating loss
(29)
(21)
(7)
Amortisation and depreciation other than mining properties,
mine development costs and mine plant facilities
(2)
(2)
(1)
Employment termination and restructuring costs
2
(34)
(24)
Share-based compensation
(5)
(5)
(2)
Exploration expenditure
(3)
(2)
(4)
Loss on sale of investment in Goldfields
–
(58)
–
Mark-to-market of listed investments
3
2
–
Interest paid
(15)
(21)
(16)
Interest received
8
7
6
Other (expenses)/income – net
(3)
–
(1)
(Loss)/gain on financial instruments
(18)
(1)
–
Gain/(loss) on foreign exchange
3
(3)
–
Loss on sale of listed investments and subsidiaries
–
(11)
–
Profit on Australian-listed investments
–
–
1
Permanent diminution in carrying value of ARM investment
–
(53)
–
Provision for post-retirement benefits
–
(9)
–
Loss before tax
(59)
(211)
(48)
Current tax – expense
–
(17)
(3)
Deferred tax – benefit
(1)
7
53
8
Net loss
(52)
(175)
(43)
(1) The change in accounting policy on capitalisation of
mine development costs had the following effect:
– Cash operating costs – decrease
21
22
25
– Amortisation and depreciation of mining properties,
mine development costs and mine plant facilities
(11)
(10)
(9)
– Deferred tax – expenses
(2)
(2)
(3)
– Net effect of change in accounting policy
8
10
13
The effects of the change in policy are in the process of being audited. The company does not expect
any material change to arise from the audit.
42
TOTAL OPERATIONS – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS
(US$/imperial) (unaudited)
Quarter ended
Quarter ended Quarter ended
30 September
30 June 30 September
2005
2005
2004
(restated)
(restated)
Loss per share – cents *
– Basic loss
(13)
(44)
(13)
– Headline loss
(13)
(15)
(14)
– Fully diluted loss ** ***
(13)
(44)
(13)
Dividends per share – (cents)
– Interim
–
–
–
– Proposed final
–
–
–
Currency conversion rates average for the quarter: September 2005: US$1= R6.50 (June 2005: US$1= R6.41)
(September 2004: US$1=R6.38).
* Calculated on weighted average number of shares in issue at quarter end September 2005: 392.3 million
(June 2005: 392.2 million) (September 2004: 320.8 million).
** Calculated on weighted average number of diluted shares in issue at quarter end September 2005:
392.3 million (June 2005: 392.2 million) (September 2004: 320.9 million).
*** The effect of the share options is anti-dilutive.
Reconciliation of headline loss:
Net loss
(52)
(175)
(43)
Adjustments:
– Profit on sale of assets
(2)
(4)
(1)
– Mark-to-market of listed investments
–
1
–
– Profit on Australian-listed investments
–
–
(1)
– Loss on sale and dilution of investment in ARM Limited
–
16
–
– Profit on disposal of investment Bendigo NL
–
(5)
–
– Loss on disposal of investment in Goldfields
–
58
–
– Impairment of fixed assets – net of tax
–
(3)
–
– Diminution in carrying value of listed investments
–
53
–
Headline loss
(54)
(59)
45
43
ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
(US$) (unaudited)
At 30 September
At 30 June At 30 September
2005
2005
2004
US$ million
US$ million
US$ million
(restated)
(restated)
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
3,564
3,394
3,631
Intangible assets
357
340
350
Investments
742
623
431
4,663
4,357
4,412
Current assets
Inventories
87
87
80
Receivables
94
95
62
Income and mining taxes
4
4
–
Cash and cash equivalents
153
275
156
338
461
298
Total assets
5,001
4,818
4,710
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital and reserves
Issued capital
4,039
3,847
3,254
Fair value and other reserves
(41)
(101)
(149)
Deferred share-based compensation
(34)
(37)
(23)
(Accumulated loss)/retained earnings
(272)
(211)
222
3,692
3,498
3,304
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings
388
363
432
Net deferred taxation liabilities
335
329
439
Net deferred financial liabilities
69
58
88
Long-term provisions
148
141
126
940
891
1,085
Current liabilities
Payables and accrued liabilities
203
228
224
Short-term portion of long-term borrowings
165
200
92
Income and mining taxes
–
–
4
Shareholders for dividends
1
1
1
369
429
321
Total equity and liabilities
5,001
4,600
4,710
Number of ordinary shares in issue
393,341,194
393,341,194
320,819,739
Net asset value per share (US cents)
939
889
1,030
Balance sheet converted at conversion rate of US$ 1 = R6.35 (June 2005: R6.67) (September 2004: R6.48).
The balance sheet at 30 June 2005 is in accordance with the audited balance sheet except for the effects of
the adoption of IFRS 2, share-based payments, and the change in accounting policy relating to the
capitalisation of mine development cost.
44
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
(unaudited)
Issued
Fair value
Deferred
share
and other
share-based
Retained
capital
reserves compensation
earnings
Total
R million
R million
R million
R million
R million
Balance at 1 July 2005
25 645
(670)
(248)
(1 406)
23 321
Currency translation
adjustment and other
–
413
–
–
413
Adoption of IFRS 2,
share-based payments
–
–
33
–
33
Net earnings
–
–
–
(323)
(323)
Balance at 30 September 2005
25 645
(257)
(215)
(1 729)
23 444
Balance at 1 July 2004
20 945
(1 186)
(27)
1 801
21 533
Currency translation
adjustment and other
–
223
–
–
223
Adoption of IFRS 2,
share-based payments
131
–
(120)
–
11
Net
earnings
–
–
–
(32)
(32)
Dividends
paid
–
–
–
(395)
(395)
Balance at
30 September 2004 (restated)
21 076
(963)
147
1 438
21 404
Issued
Fair value
Deferred
share
and other
share-based
Retained
capital
reserves compensation
earnings
Total
US$ million
US$ million
US$ million
US$ million
US$ million
Balance at 1 July 2005
4 039
(106)
(39)
(221)
3 673
Currency translation
adjustment and other
–
65
–
–
65
Adoption of IFRS 2,
share-based payments
–
–
5
–
5
Net
earnings
–
–
–
(51)
(51)
Balance at 30 September 2005
4,039
(41)
(34)
(272)
3
692
Balance as 1 July 2004
3 233
(183)
(4)
278
3 324
Currency translation
adjustment and other
–
34
–
–
34
Adoption of IFRS2,
share-based payments
21
–
(19)
–
2
Net earnings
–
–
–
5
5
Dividends paid
–
–
–
(61)
(61)
Balance at
30 September 2004 (restated)
3 254
(149)
(23)
222
3 304
Balances translated at closing rates of: September 2005: US$1 = R6.35 (September 2004: US$1 = R6.48).
45
SUMMARISED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
(unaudited)
Three
Three
Three
Three
months
months
months
months
ended
ended
ended
ended
30 September 30 September
30 September 30 September
2004
2005
2005
2004
US$ million
US$ million
R million
R million
Cash flow from operating activities
18
(28) Cash (utilised)/generated by operations
(184)
115
6
8 Interest and dividends received
52
36
(9)
(7) Interest paid
(47)
(56)
–
–
Income and mining taxes paid
–
–
15
(27) Cash (utilised)/generated by operations
(179)
95
Cash flow from investing activities
Net additions to property, plant and
(60)
(54) equipment
(350)
(383)
–
– Other investing activities
–
1
(60)
(54) Cash utilised by investing activities
(350)
(382)
Cash flow from financing activities
–
(45) Long-term loans repaid
(295)
–
–
– Ordinary shares issued – net of expenses
–
–
(15)
– Dividends paid
–
(96)
(15)
(45) Cash utilised by financing activities
(295)
(96)
Foreign currency translation
(1)
4 adjustments
(35)
(17)
(61)
(122) Net decrease in cash and equivalents
(859)
(400)
217
275 Cash and equivalents – 1 July
1 830
1 413
156
153 Cash and equivalents – 30 September
971
1 013
Operating activities translated at average rates of: September 2005: US$1 = R6.50 (September 2004:
US$1 = R6.38).
Closing balance translated at closing rates of: September 2005: US$1 = R6.35 (September 2004:
US$1 = R6.48).
46
SUMMARISED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
(unaudited)
Three
Three
Three
Three
months
months
months
months
ended
ended
ended
ended
30 June 30 September
30 September
30 June
2005
2005
2005
2005
US$ million
US$ million
R million
R million
Cash flow from operating activities
(16)
(28) Cash utilised by operations
(184)
(97)
7
8 Interest and dividends received
52
45
(12)
(7) Interest paid
(47)
(77)
(1)
– Income and mining taxes paid
–
(4)
(22)
(27) Cash utilised by operating activities
(179)
(133)
Cash flow from investing activities
1
– Cash held by subsidiaries at acquisition
–
5
382
– Net proceeds on disposal of listed investments
–
2 362
(44)
(54) Net additions to property, plant and equipment
(350)
(276)
(2)
– Other investing
activities
–
(13)
337
(54) Cash (utilised)/generated by investing activities
(350)
2 078
Cash flow from financing activities
18
(45) Long-term loans repaid
(295)
110
(4)
– Ordinary shares issued – net of expenses
–
(24)
–
–
Dividends paid
–
(2)
14
(45) Cash (utilised)/generated by financing activities
(295)
84
(16)
4 Foreign currency translation adjustments
(35)
34
313
(122) Net (decrease)/increase in cash and equivalents
(859)
2 063
(38)
275 Cash and equivalents – beginning of quarter
1 830
(233)
275
153 Cash and equivalents – end of quarter
971
1 830
Operating activities translated at average rates of: September 2005 quarter: US$1 = R6.50 (June 2005
quarter: US$1 = R6.41).
Closing balance translated at closing rates of: September 2005: US$1 = R6.35 (June 2005: US$1 = R6.67).
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RECONCILIATION BETWEEN CASH OPERATING PROFIT AND
CASH UTILISED BY OPERATIONS – QUARTER ENDED
30 SEPTEMBER 2005
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
ended
ended
ended
30 September
30 June 30 September
2005
2005
2004
R million
R million
R million
Cash operating profit
119
185
292
Other cash items per income statement:
Other income
52
36
36
Employment termination, restructuring and care
and maintenance costs
13
(217)
(154)
Corporate, administration and other expenditure
(56)
(81)
(38)
Exploration expenditure
(18)
(16)
(24)
Provision for rehabilitation costs
(3)
(2)
(1)
Cash flow statement adjustments:
Cost of Avgold currency hedge and close out of hedges
(62)
(66)
(45)
Profit on sale of mining assets
(15)
(26)
(9)
Interest and dividends received
(52)
(45)
(36)
Other non-cash items
(1)
1
(20)
Effect of changes in operating working capital items:
Receivables
35
(11)
458
Inventories
26
(5)
13
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(222)
150
(357)
Cash (utilised)/generated by operations
(184)
(97)
115
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
1. Basis of accounting
The unaudited results for the quarter have been prepared using accounting policies that comply with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These consolidated quarterly statements are prepared
in accordance with IFRS 34, Interim Financial Reporting.The accounting policies are consistent with those
applied in the previous financial year, except for the adoption of the revised international accounting
standards forthcoming from the IAS improvements project and the changes which are described in
Note 2 and 3.
2. New accounting policies adopted
(a) Share-based payments (IFRS 2)
On 1 July 2005, the company adopted the requirements of IFRS 2, Share-based Payments.
In accordance with the transitional provisions, IFRS 2 has been applied to all grants of equity-settled
payments after 7 November 2002 that were unvested as at 1 January 2005. The company issues
equity-settled instruments to certain qualifying employees under an Employee Share Option Scheme
to purchase shares in the company’s authorised but unissued ordinary shares. Equity share-based
payments are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the date of the grant. The total
fair value of the options granted is recorded as deferred share-based compensation as a separate
component of shareholders’ equity with a corresponding amount recorded as share premium.
The deferred share-based compensation is expensed over the vesting period, based on the company’s
estimate of the shares that are expected to eventually vest. The company used the binominal option
pricing model in determining the fair value of the options granted.
The impact of this adjustment on the net loss is an expense of R33 million for the September 2005
quarter (June 2005 quarter: R30 million) (September 2004 quarter: R11 million).
(b) Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease (IFRIC 4)
On 1 July 2005, the company applied the requirements of IFRIC 4, Determining whether an
arrangement contains a lease. The objective of the interpretation is to determine whether an
arrangement contains a lease that falls within the scope of IAS 17, Leases. The lease is then accounted
in accordance with IAS 17. The application of the interpretation had no impact on the results of the
quarter or any prior reporting period.
3. Change in accounting policy
Capitalisation of mine development cost
Previously mine development costs were capitalised when the reef horizon was intersected. Expenditure
for all development that will give access to proven and probable ore reserves will now be capitalised.
Capitalised costs are amortised over the estimated life of the proven and probable reserves to which the
costs give access.
The impact of this adjustment on the net loss is as follows:
– A decrease in the cash operating costs of R136 million for the September 2005 quarter (June 2005
quarter: R140 million) (September 2004 quarter: R159 million).
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– Additional amortisation charges of R71 million for the September 2005 quarter (June 2005 quarter:
R66 million) (September 2004 quarter: R56 million).
– Taxation effect of the capitalised development costs and additional amortisation charges of
R13 million for the September 2005 quarter (June 2005 quarter: R14 million) (September 2004
quarter: R19 million).
4. Derivative financial instruments
Commodity contracts
The Harmony Group’s outstanding commodity contracts against future production, by type at
30 September 2005 are indicated below. The total net Delta of the hedge book at 30 September 2005
was 462,822 oz (14,395 kg).
30 June
30 June
30 June
30 June
2006
2007
2008
2009
Total
AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR GOLD
Forward
contracts Kilograms
3,110
4,572 3,110
3,110 13,903
Ounces
100,000 147,000
100,000 100,000 447,000
A$ per
oz
509
515 518
518 515
Call options sold
Kilograms
311
311
–
–
622
Ounces
10,000
10,000
–
–
20,000
A$ per
oz
552
562
–
–
557
Total commodity
contracts
Kilograms
3,421
4,883 3,110
3,110 14,525
Ounces
110,000
157,000 100,000 100,000
467,000
Total net gold ** Delta (kg)
3,418
4,831 3,085
3,060 14,395
Delta
(oz)
109,904
155,329 99,201
98,388 462,822
These contracts are classified as speculative and the marked-to-market movement is reflected in the
income statement.
The marked-to-market of these contracts was a negative R345 million (negative US$54 million) at
30 September 2005 (at 30 June 2005: R252 million or US$38 million). The values at 30 September 2005
were based on a gold price of US$474 (A$624) per ounce, exchange rates of US$1/R6.35 and
A$1/US$0.76 and prevailing market interest rates and volatilities at that date. These valuations were
provided by independent risk and treasury management experts.
During the quarter Harmony has closed out 20 000 oz call options at a cost of R1,8 million
(US$0.3 million) and 8 000 oz forward contracts at a cost of R2.5 million (US$0.4 million).
At 18 October 2005, the marked-to-market value of the hedge book was a negative R369 million
(negative US$58 million), based on a gold price of US$474 (A$634) per ounce, exchange rates of
US$1/R6.57 and A$1/US$0.7479 and prevailing market interest rates and volatilities at that time.
These marked-to-market valuations are not predictive of the future value of the hedge position, nor of
the future impact on the revenue of the company. The valuation represents the cost of buying all hedge
contracts at the time of the valuation, at market prices and rates available at the time.
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** The Delta of the hedge position indicated above, is the equivalent gold position that would have the
same marked-to-market sensitivity for a small change in the gold price. This is calculated using the
Black-Scholes option formula with the ruling market prices, interest rates and volatilities at
30 September 2005.
Interest rate swaps
The Group has interest rate swap agreements to convert R600 million of its R1.2 billion fixed rate bond to
variable rate debt. The interest rate swap runs over the term of the bond, interest is received at a fixed rate
of 13% and the company pays floating rate based on JIBAR plus a spread ranging from 1.8% to 2.2%.
These transactions which mature in June 2006 are designated as fair value hedges. The marked-to-market
value of the transactions was a negative R36 million (US$6 million) at 30 September 2005, based on the
prevailing interest rates and volatilities at the time.
Currency contracts
30 June
2006
Total
Forward exchange contracts
US$ million
20
20
(Buy US$, sell ZAR at the
agreed exchange rate)
Average strike ZAR/US$
9.61
9.61
Forward exchange call contracts sold
US$ million
20
20
(Sell US$, buy ZAR at the agreed
exchange rate)
Average strike ZAR/US$
9.61
9.61
Harmony inherited these contracts with the acquisition of Avgold. The contracts are classified as speculative
and the marked-to-market movement is reflected in the income statement.
The marked-to-market of these contracts was a negative R64 million (US$10 million) at 30 September 2005.
These values were based upon an exchange rate of US$1/R6.35 and prevailing market interest rates at the
time. Independent risk and treasury management experts provided these valuations.
Z B Swanepoel
N V Qangule
Chief Executive
Financial Director
Virginia
28 October 2005
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DEVELOPMENT RESULTS
(metric)
Quarter ended 30 June 2005
Quarter ended 30 September 2005
Channel
Channel
Channel
Channel
Reef Sampled
width
value
Gold
Reef Sampled
width
value
Gold
metres metres
(cm’s)
(g/t)
(cmg/t) metres metres
(cm’s)
(g/t)
(cmg/t)
Randfontein
VCR Reef
1,293
1,047
68
43.66
2,956
1,822
1,368
93
15.41
1,437
UE1A
1,155
1,083
122
16.24
1,981
820
730
144
9.81
1,412
E8 Reef
140
140
187
6.30
1,178
283
264
198
3.44
683
Kimberley Reef
455
451
164
5.59
915
96
108
42
24.81
1,042
South Reef
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
All Reefs
3,043
2,721
111
19.20
2,138
3,021
2,470
117
11.36
1,332
Free State
Basal
999
814
112
11.20
1,257
1,117
1,007
83
12.37
1,029
Leader
586
460
185
3.61
668
867
646
168
5.12
863
A Reef
570
538
113
2.87
324
741
606
88
3.90
344
Middle
211
140
127
19.12
2,425
141
118
232
11.00
2,555
B Reef
383
377
77
20.27
1,561
396
484
82
19.11
1,567
All Reefs
2,749
2,329
122
8.56
1,045
3,262
2,861
109
9.14
1,000
Evander
Kimberley Reef
2,022
1,869
81
10.59
860
1,660
1,674
62
12.33
766
Elandskraal
VCR Reef
395
394
89
16.05
1,425
149
116
119
10.18
1,209
Orkney
Vaal Reef
91
68
111
20.38
2,266
47
0
0
0.00
0
VCR
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0.00
0
All Reefs
91
68
111
20.38
2,266
47
0
0
0.00
0
Target
Elsburg
727
513
211
6.86
1,445
350
338
360
8.35
3,006
Freegold JV
Basal
973
977
43
33.49
1,424
1,170
1,124
52
24.99
1,291
Beatrix
260
246
140
9.14
1,282
302
291
116
11.88
1,381
Leader
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0.00
0
B Reef
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0.00
0
All Reefs
1,233
1,223
62
22.44
1,396
1,472
1,415
65
20.16
1,310
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DEVELOPMENT RESULTS
(imperial)
Quarter ended 30 June 2005
Quarter ended 30 September 2005
Channel Channel
Channel Channel
Reef
Sampled
width
value
Gold
Reef Sampled
width
value
Gold
feet
feet (inches)
(oz/t) (in.oz/t)
feet
feet (inches)
(oz/t) (in.oz/t)
Randfontein
VCR Reef
4,243
3,435
27
1.26
34
5,976
4,488
37
0.45
17
UE1A
3,790
3,553
48
0.48
23
2,691
2,395
57
0.28
16
E8 Reef
460
459
74
0.19
14
929
866
78
0.10
8
Kimberley Reef
1,494
1,480
64
0.17
11
316
354
17
0.71
12
South Reef
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0.00
0
All Reefs
9,987
8,927
44
0.57
25
9,912
8,103
46
0.33
15
Free State
Basal
3,276
2,671
44
0.33
14
3,664
3,304
33
0.36
12
Leader
1,923
1,509
73
0.11
8
2,844
2,119
66
0.15
10
A Reef
1,871
1,765
44
0.08
4
2,429
1,988
35
0.11
4
Middle
692
459
50
0.56
28
463
387
91
0.32
29
B Reef
1,258
1,237
30
0.60
18
1,300
1,588
32
0.56
18
All Reefs
9,020
7,641
48
0.25
12 10,700
9,386
43
0.27
11
Evander
Kimberley Reef
6,634
6,132
32
0.31
10
5,446
5,492
24
0.37
9
Elandskraal
VCR Reef
1,297
1,293
35
0.47
16
489
381
47
0.30
14
Orkney
Vaal Reef
299
223
44
0.59
26
154
0
0
0.00
0
VCR
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0.00
0
All Reefs
299
223
44
0.59
26
154
0
0
0.00
0
Target
Elsburg
2,385
1,683
83
0.20
17
1,148
1,109
142
0.24
35
Freegold JV
Basal
3,193
3,205
17
0.96
16
3,837
3,688
20
0.74
15
Beatrix
853
807
55
0.27
15
991
955
46
0.34
16
Leader
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0.00
0
B Reef
0
0
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0.00
0
All Reefs
4,046
4,012
24
0.67
16
4,828
4,643
26
0.58
15
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CONTACT DETAILS
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
Corporate Office
Suite No. 1
Private Bag X1
Melrose Arch, 2076
South Africa
First Floor
4 The High Street
Melrose Arch, 2196
Johannesburg
South Africa
Telephone:
+27 11 684 0140
Fax:
+27 11 684 0188
Website: http://www.harmony.co.za
Directors
P T Motsepe (Chairman)*
Z B Swanepoel (Chief Executive)
F Abbott*, J A Chissano*
†
, F Dippenaar, V N Fakude*
T S A Grobicki, Dr D S Lushaba*, R P Menell*
M Motloba*, N V Qangule, C M L Savage*
(*non-executive) (
†
Mozambique)
Investor Relations
Ferdi Dippenaar
Director: Corporate Affairs
Telephone:
+27 11 684 0140
Fax:
+27 11 684 0188
Cell:
+27 (0) 82 807 3684
E-mail:
ferdi.dippenaar@harmony.co.za
Vusi Magadana
Investor Relations Officer
Telephone:
+27 11 684 0149
Fax:
+27 11 684 0188
Cell:
+27 (0) 72 157 5986
E-mail:
vusi.magadana@harmony.co.za
Marian van der Walt
Company Secretary
Telephone:
+27 11 411 2037
Fax:
+27 11 411 2398
Cell:
+27 (0) 82 888 1242
E-mail:
mvanderwalt@harmony.co.za
South African Share Transfer Secretaries
Ultra Registrars (Pty) Ltd
PO Box 4844
Johannesburg, 2000
Telephone:
+27 11 832 2652
Fax:
+27 11 834 4398
United Kingdom Registrars
Capita Registrars
The Registry
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
Kent BR3 4TU
Telephone:
+44 870 162 3100
Fax:
+44 208 639 2342
ADR Depositary
The Bank of New York
101 Barclay Street
New York, NY 10286
United States of America
Telephone:
+1888-BNY ADRS
Fax:
+1 212 571 3050
Trading Symbols
JSE Limited
HAR
New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
HMY
London Stock Exchange plc
HRM
Euronext Paris
HG
Euronext Brussels
HMY
Berlin Stock Exchange
HAM1
Registration number 1950/038232/06
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
ISIN: ZAE000015228
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NOTES
55
NOTES
56
NOTES
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated:
11 November,
2005
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
By:
/s/ Frank Abbott
Name: Frank Abbott
Title: Chief Financial Officer