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RNS Number : 0826O Aminex PLC 29 September 2023
29 September 2023
2023 HALF-YEARLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Aminex PLC ("Aminex" or "the Group" or "the Company") announces its unaudited
half-yearly report for the six months ended 30 June 2023.
REPORTING PERIOD HIGHLIGHTS
· Substantial progress on all aspects of Ruvuma operations,
including 3D seismic processing and interpretation, Gas Sales Agreement
("GSA"), Development Licence, a revised Competent Person's Report ("CPR") and
arrival of long lead items.
· Loss for the period of US$0.96 million (30 June 2022: loss of
US$1.28 million, as restated), a decrease of 25% on the same period last year.
POST PERIOD END
· PanAfrican Energy Tanzania's 3D seismic acquisition programme
over their Songo Songo field, which includes an incursion into the Kiliwani
North Development Licence ("KNDL"), commenced in August 2023 and is expected
to be completed by November 2023. Interpretation of the 3D seismic data over
a portion of the KNDL is forecast to be available by late Spring 2024.
Charles Santos, Executive Chairman of Aminex commented:
"We are pleased to report that all activities on Ruvuma continue to progress
under the efforts of the operator, ARA Petroleum Tanzania Limited. We look
forward to receiving a revised CPR based on the high-quality data achieved
from the acquisition of the Ruvuma 3D seismic survey that will permit a
complete revision of gas reserve and resource potential; a GSA and Development
Licence; and Ntorya-2 well test soon. We also look forward to a rig contract
for the drilling of the Chikumbi-1 well and the well workover of Ntorya-1 in
the coming months. We support and encourage the efforts of the Tanzanian
authorities to expedite the construction of a gas pipeline from Ntorya to the
Madimba gas plant, which is crucial in bringing much needed gas from Ruvuma to
the people of Tanzania. Finally, we look forward to completion of the 3D
seismic acquisition programme by PanAfrican Energy Tanzania over the core area
of the KNDL this year, which will provide valuable data to the Company and
enable a better understanding of KNDL prospectivity."
For further information:
Aminex PLC +44 203 355 9909
Charles Santos, Executive Chairman
Davy +353 1 679 6363
Brian Garrahy
Shard Capital +44 20 7186 9952
Damon Heath
INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT
Executive Chairman's Review
Aminex PLC's results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 are set out below.
The Company reports a loss for the period of US$0.96 million (30 June 2022:
US$1.28 million, as restated). Further information is provided in the
Financial Review.
Considerable macro and local developments are converging during the remainder
of this year that should provide significant additional value for our
shareholders.
Globally, higher energy prices and shortages underscore the importance of
fossil fuels, particularly natural gas, as an essential energy source for
global economic development in the coming decades. Moreover, the
macro-political uncertainty, reorientation of energy markets, and significant
demand for energy in the developing world will, we believe, translate into a
continued growing demand for gas globally.
Locally, the Government of Tanzania, committed to natural gas development, has
stated that it seeks to accelerate natural gas production from Ruvuma to
address short- and medium-term gas requirements. It is planning and
constructing various facilities along existing gas delivery infrastructure
directly connected to or near our Tanzanian assets, potentially increasing
local gas demand in the short to medium term. In addition, discussions have
been reported between Tanzanian Government officials and their counterparts in
neighbouring countries exploring the possibility of securing a long-term gas
supply from Tanzania, which will contribute to future gas demand in the East
African region.
Non-Operating Strategy
Our non-operating strategy has de-risked and anchored shareholder value,
establishing a foundation that will improve returns. One way we accomplished
this was to shift operational risk on our most valuable asset, Ruvuma, to ARA
Petroleum Tanzania Limited ("APT"), a highly competent, capable, and
well-funded operator. The planned use of existing wells in Ruvuma to
accelerate gas production has shifted the operational narrative of Ruvuma from
a dependence on the spudding and outcome of the Chikumbi-1 well ("CH-1") to a
broader development effort. Moreover, we have significantly reduced our
operating expenses and overhead to protect the Company while the project is
still not generating cash. Finally, we have acquired the necessary funds via
our equity placing in April 2022 to ensure our running costs are covered
(before one-offs and exceptional items) until the projected receipt of Ruvuma
gas revenues.
Ruvuma PSA
The farm-out completed with APT in October 2020 carries the Company to
material levels of production and revenue without the need to return to
shareholders for additional funding for the development of the Ntorya field.
This revenue is now projected sooner, given the acceleration of production
agreed upon between the operator and the Tanzania Petroleum Development
Corporation. The Company holds a 25% interest in the Ruvuma PSA with a US$35
million carry of its share of costs. The carry, equivalent to US$140 million
of gross field expenditure, is expected to see the Company through to
potentially significant gas production volumes with commensurate revenues.
As reported to Aminex, significant recent developments include:
· Using the 3D seismic to choose a new optimal target location for
CH-1.
· The entire 3D seismic data processed interpretation will be
completed in Q4 2023, permitting a total revision of the gas reserve and
resource potential for the field. Moreover, RPS Energy Consultants Ltd has
been contracted to produce an updated CPR before the end of this year.
· A well-workover of the Ntorya-1 well ("NT-1") to enable rapid
tie-in to the gas production facilities and bring the well into early
production requires using a drilling rig and remains scheduled to run after
the drilling of CH-1.
· The Gas Sales Agreement ("GSA"), approved by all parties, is with
the Attorney General of Tanzania for final review. It is expected to be
signed in the coming month.
· The Field Development Plan ("FDP") for developing the Ntorya Area
is approved by all parties.
· The relevant Tanzanian Authorities have approved the Development
Licence for the Ntorya Area and, as required by law, it is with the Cabinet of
Ministers for final approval. The issuance of the Development Licence
significantly de-risks the project, locking in the development of Ruvuma for
twenty-five years.
· APT recently received the second shipment of long lead items with
the third shipment enroute and expected in approximately three weeks. The
shipments, among other things, include tubulars, casing and crossover joints
for the spudding of CH-1 and the workover of NT-1.
· The two-week well-testing programme on the Ntorya-2 well
("NT-2"), designed to provide additional information required for the design
of in-field processing facilities, is expected to run in the coming months.
· It is expected that a drilling rig contract for CH-1 and NT-1
will be finalised in the coming months. Further announcements will be made in
due course.
Kiliwani North and Kiliwani South - Kiliwani North Development Licence
("KNDL")
Orca Energy, via its subsidiary PanAfrican Energy Tanzania ("PAET"), is
expected to complete its acquisition of 3D seismic over its Songo Songo
licence area by November 2023. The new 3D seismic data includes an incursion
of 12.5 km(2) over part of the KNDL that borders the Songo Songo field to the
west as part of their full-field survey. The data, at no cost to the KNDL
partners, will be valuable in identifying fault trends, improving reservoir
definition, and understanding the Kiliwani North and South structures. We
expect to have the necessary data package and our subsequent interpretation
available by late Spring 2024. The data will allow Aminex to re-evaluate the
prospectivity of KNDL and opportunities for further infill drilling and
development. It will enable in the future a more robust discussion with
potential partners to operate the asset and secure additional funding through
a farm-out. We have continued to impair the Kiliwani North and Kiliwani South
assets during the year. We will update shareholders with progress in due
course.
Nyuni Area PSA
In April of 2022, we commenced a process with the relevant authorities in
Tanzania to return the licence, given our belief that although the Nyuni Area
acreage offers upside exploration potential to complement the development
projects at Ntorya and Kiliwani North, the significant risks of exploration
and the lack of a farm-out partner was far too much risk for a company of our
size. At the request of the Tanzanian authorities, we continue efforts to
secure a farm-in partner.
Cost Control
We continued to maintain strict control of costs, having reduced gross General
and Administrative expenses ("G&A"), before one-off costs and exceptional
items, to US$1.46 million in 2022, a 72% reduction from 2018 levels. G&A
expenses for the period were US$0.78 million (30 June 2022: US$0.70 million),
an increase of US$0.08 million, US$0.05 million of which relates to the
increase in the non-cash share options charge. Through these cost-saving
initiatives, the Company has established an appropriate structure of
capabilities and competencies that match the current requirements of the
business with a more flexible approach that de-risks our business and can help
create or attract strategic opportunities.
Outlook and Funding
We expect the remainder of 2023 to see significant information flow regarding
the multiple workstreams mentioned above. Moreover, we have the funds to see
the Company through to the anticipated commencement of cash flow receipts from
sales of Ruvuma gas. These developments offer the opportunity for real value
growth in the coming twelve months.
Charles Santos
Executive Chairman
29 September 2023
Financial Review
Restatement of 30 June 2022 Half-Yearly Financial Report
The comparative numbers shown for 30 June 2022 in this report have been
amended to reflect the correct treatment for the April 2022 share placing, as
used in the 2022 full year Financial Statements. The amounts involved have
been recalculated using a different exchange rate, the increase in capital has
now been allocated to Share Premium as well as Issued Capital and issue costs
have been taken directly to Retained Earnings instead of Administrative
Expenses.
Revenue Producing Operations
Revenues from continuing operations amounted to US$0.08 million (30 June 2022:
US$0.03 million). Group revenues during the first six months of 2023 are
derived from the provision of technical and administrative services to joint
venture operations.
Cost of sales was US$0.11 million (30 June 2022: US$0.13 million). The cost of
sales for Kiliwani North operations amounted to US$0.08 million (30 June 2022:
US$0.09 million) and included general licence related maintenance costs. There
was no depletion charge for Kiliwani North as the period saw no production (30
June 2022: US$ nil). The balance of the cost of sales amounting to US$0.03
million (30 June 2022: US$0.04 million) related to the oilfield services
operations and minor non-operated costs related to the Group's interest in the
Ruvuma PSA. Accordingly, there was a gross loss of US$0.03 million for the
period compared with a gross loss of US$0.10 million for the comparative
period.
Group administrative expenses, excluding depreciation and net of costs
capitalised against projects, were US$0.78 million (30 June 2022: US$0.70
million), an increase of US$0.08 million. The increase in expenses during the
period was due mainly to increases in consulting fees (US$0.08 million),
non-cash share options charge (US$0.05 million), directors' fees (US$0.04
million) and audit fees (US$0.02 million), partially offset by reductions in
property costs (US$0.07 million) and payroll costs (US$ 0.06 million).
Management continues to maintain strict expenditure controls in order to
consolidate the cost-saving gains achieved over the previous five years
whereby gross General and Administrative expenses ("G&A"), before one-off
costs and exceptional items, were reduced to US$1.46 million in 2022, a 72%
reduction from 2018 levels.
The Group recognised an impairment during the six-month period against
exploration and evaluation assets. The impairment recognised against
exploration and evaluation assets of US$196,000 (30 June 2022: US$215,000)
comprises expenditure incurred on Kiliwani South Area of US$15,000 (30 June
2022: US$17,000) and US$181,000 (30 June 2022: US$198,000) of expenditure
incurred on the Nyuni Area PSA, and relates mainly to own costs for
geological, geophysical and administrative work and licence maintenance costs,
along with training and licence fees. All expenditure on the Nyuni Licence
Area and the Kiliwani South Area continues to be impaired immediately to the
income statement upon recognition following the full impairment in 2018 and
2021 respectively. The Group's resulting net loss from operating activities
was US$0.98 million (30 June 2022: loss of US$1.01 million).
Finance income of US$108,000 is a result of foreign exchange gains (30 June
2022: US$nil).
Finance costs amounted to US$80,000 (30 June 2022: US$262,000) and relates
solely to the decommissioning interest charge (30 June 2022: US$53,000). The
remainder of 30 June 2022 finance costs related to foreign exchange losses on
monetary assets of US$190,000 and loan interest expense of US$19,000 for the
advance loan facility from ARA (repaid in April 2022).
The Group's net loss for the period amounted to US$0.96 million (30 June 2022:
loss of US$1.28 million).
Balance Sheet
The Group's investment in exploration and evaluation assets decreased slightly
from US$38.05 million at 31 December 2022 to US$38.03 million at 30 June
2023. This was due to a decrease in estimated decommissioning costs for the
Ruvuma PSA CGU as a result of changes to inflation and discount rates. As
noted above, all expenditure on the Nyuni Licence Area and the Kiliwani South
Area continues to be impaired immediately to the income statement upon
recognition as both are fully impaired. In accordance with the Group's
accounting policy, the Group does not record expenditure for its share of
costs that are carried by APT in relation to the Ruvuma PSA asset. The Group
is carried for a total of US$35.0 million of development expenditure on the
Ruvuma PSA, with expenditure in the period related to processing and
interpretation of 3D seismic and development activities.
The carrying value of property, plant and equipment ("PP&E") has decreased
from US$7,000 at 31 December 2022 to US$5,000 at 30 June 2023. This is a
result of depreciation for the period and no purchases of new equipment. The
costs for the Kiliwani North CGU are included in PP&E but are fully
impaired (see Note 9).
Current assets amounted to US$6.60 million (31 December 2022: US$7.13 million)
with trade and other receivables of US$1.56 million (31 December 2022: US$1.32
million), which as operator includes joint operations partner's interests in
gas revenues, and cash and cash equivalents of US$5.04 million (31 December
2022: US$5.81 million). The decrease in current assets of US$0.53 million
predominantly related to the reduction in cash due to expenditures on G&A.
Current liabilities amounted to US$10.21 million compared with US$9.92 million
at 31 December 2022. This balance included amounts payable to joint venture
partners for their profit shares from invoiced gas sales, related VAT and
excise tax payable on the gas receivables invoices and provisions and accruals
for taxes. The increase relates predominantly to US$0.20 million in accrued
training and licence fee invoices from the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory
Authority in Tanzania. Non-current liabilities are US$1.92 million (31
December 2022: US$1.88 million) being the decommissioning provision which
increased during the period as the net result of the unwind of the discount
during the period of US$0.08 million less US$0.04 million for a decrease in
estimated costs due to changes in inflation and discount rates.
Total equity has decreased by US$0.87 million between 31 December 2022 and 30
June 2023 to US$32.51 million (31 December 2022: US$33.38 million). This is
due mainly to the increase in the retained deficit of US$0.96 million arising
from the loss for the period offset by increases in the share option reserve
of US$0.06 million and foreign currency translation reserve of US$0.03
million.
Cash Flows
Net cash outflows from operating activities were US$0.71 million during the
period (30 June 2022: cash outflow of US$1.23 million), being mainly G&A
expenditures. Net cash outflows from investing activities amounted to US$0.17
million (30 June 2022: cash outflow of US$0.37 million) being expenditure on
the Group's exploration and evaluation assets, relating mostly to payments for
general licence maintenance of the Nyuni Area and Kiliwani South gas assets.
There were no cash inflows from financing activities during the period
compared with a net cash inflow of US$3.49 million for the six months to 30
June 2022 from share issue proceeds of US$3.96 million offset by US$0.47
million relating to the repayment of the ARA facility loan. Net cash and
cash equivalents for the six months ended 30 June 2023 therefore decreased by
US$0.88 million compared with an increase of US$1.90 million for the
comparative half-year period. The balance of net cash and cash equivalents
at 30 June 2023 was US$5.04 million (30 June 2022: US$6.39 million).
Related party transactions
There have been no material changes in the related party transactions
affecting the financial position or the performance of the Group in the period
since publication of the 2022 Annual Report other than those disclosed in Note
15 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Going Concern
The financial statements of the Group are prepared on a going concern basis.
The Directors have given careful consideration to the Group's ability to
continue as a going concern through review of cash flow forecasts prepared by
management for the period to 30 September 2024, review of the key assumptions
on which these forecasts are based and the sensitivity analysis. The forecasts
reflect the Group's best estimate of expenditures and receipts for the period.
The forecasts are regularly updated to enable continuous monitoring and
management of the Group's cash flow and liquidity risk. The forecasts indicate
that with current cash resources and expected expenditures, and subject to the
principal assumptions noted below, the Group and Company would have adequate
resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future, that is a
period of not less than 12 months from the date of approval of the
consolidated financial statements.
As part of its analysis in making the going concern assumption, the Directors
have considered the range of risks facing the business on an ongoing basis, as
set out in the risk section of the 2022 Annual Report that remain applicable
to the Group. The principal assumptions made in relation to the going concern
assessment relate to the capital commitments on its operated assets in
Tanzania, the reservation of rights made by the TPDC in respect of certain
claims that the Directors consider are without merit and the ongoing
objections to the tax assessments in Tanzania (see Note 14).
As disclosed in Note 14, the Group received tax assessments from the Tanzania
Revenue Authority ("TRA") of (a) US$2.2 million in relation to a tax audit
covering the period from 2013 to 2015; (b) US$1.6 million in relation to a tax
audit covering the period from 2016 to 2018; and (c) US$3.3 million in
relation to a corporate income tax audit covering the period from 2016 to
2018, all of which are excluded from the cash forecast as any cash outflow
during the going concern period is considered unlikely based on legal advice
and the timeframes for tax cases in Tanzania. Also as disclosed in Note 14,
the Group received tax assessments from the TRA of US$3.3 million in relation
to a tax audit covering the period from 2019 to 2020, for which appropriate
amounts have already been included in the cash forecast and provided for in
the financial statements. Additionally, development of the Group's other
assets in Tanzania is excluded from the cash forecast and consequently any
capital expenditure in the period is unlikely to arise. However, a risk exists
that the Group loses its objections to the tax assessments or is unable to
renegotiate or defer commitments on its operated licence interests during the
period. Additional funding would be required to meet these potential
liabilities. There remains significant uncertainty as regards the ability of
Aminex to raise funds, if required. This may result in the Company having to
raise funds at whatever terms are available at the time.
These circumstances indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast
significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue to apply the going
concern basis of accounting. As a result of their review, and despite the
aforementioned material uncertainty, the Directors have confidence in the
Group's forecasts and have a reasonable expectation that the Group will
continue in operational existence for the going concern assessment period and
have therefore used the going concern basis in preparing these consolidated
financial statements.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The Group's strategic objectives for its principal activities, being the
production and development of and the exploration for oil and gas reserves,
are only achievable if certain risks are managed effectively. The Board has
overall accountability for determining the type and level of risk it is
prepared to take. The Board is assisted by the Audit and Risk Committee, which
oversees the process for review and monitoring of risks, and the
implementation of mitigation actions, by management. The Audit and Risk
Committee reviews management's findings regularly and reports to the Board
accordingly. Assessment of risks is made under four categories: Strategic
Risks, Operational Risks, Compliance Risks and Financial Risks.
Aminex has reviewed and assessed the principal risks and uncertainties at 30
June 2023 and concluded that the principal risks identified at 31 December
2022 and disclosed on pages 24 to 25 of the 2022 Annual Report are still
appropriate. The following are considered to be the key principal risks facing
the Group over the next six months although there are other risks which may
impact the Group's performance:
· Ability to meet licence work commitments
· Lack of exploration, appraisal and development drilling success
· Adverse and unexpected tax assessments in Tanzania
· Ability to secure other financing for Group operations
· Political and fiscal uncertainties
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this half-yearly financial report are
forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations
and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
events or results to differ materially from the expected future events or
results referred to in these forward-looking statements.
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
In respect of the Half-Yearly Financial Report
Each of the Directors who held office at the date of this report, confirm
their responsibility for preparing the half-yearly financial report in
accordance with the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 (as
amended) and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the EU and to
the best of each person's knowledge and belief:
· The condensed consolidated financial statements comprising the
condensed consolidated income statement, the condensed consolidated statement
of comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated balance sheet, the
condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity, the condensed
consolidated statement of cashflows and the related explanatory notes have
been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Financial Reporting as adopted by the
EU.
· The Interim Management Report includes a fair review of the
information required by:
(a) Regulation 8(2) of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC)
Regulations 2007, being an indication of important events that have occurred
during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the
condensed set of financial statements; and a description of the principal
risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and
(b) Regulation 8(3) of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC)
Regulations 2007, being related party transactions that have taken place in
the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially
affected the financial position or performance of the entity during that
period; and any changes in the related party transactions described in the
last annual report that could do so.
On behalf of the Board
Charles Santos
Executive Chairman/Director
29 September 2023
Aminex PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
for the six months ended 30 June
2023
Notes Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30 June 2023 30 June 2022 31 December 2022
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Continuing operations
Revenue 2 81 26 64
Cost of sales (114) (129) (284)
Gross loss (33) (103) (220)
Administrative expenses (776) (696) (2,964)
Impairment against exploration and evaluation assets
8 (196) (215) (413)
Impairment against property, plant and equipment assets
9 21 - (101)
Loss from operating activities (984) (1,014) (3,698)
Finance income 4 108 - -
Finance costs 5 (80) (262) (361)
Loss before tax (956) (1,276) (4,059)
Income tax expense 6 - - -
Loss for the period 2 (956) (1,276) (4,059)
Loss per share
Basic and diluted (US cents) 7 (0.02) (0.03) (0.10)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30 June 2023 30 June 2022 31 December 2022
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Loss for the period (956) (1,276) (4,059)
Other comprehensive income
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Currency translation differences 29 (110) (113)
Total comprehensive expense for the period attributable to the equity holders
of the Company
(927) (1,386) (4,172)
Note: Some amounts from the 2022 Half-Yearly Financial Report have been
restated. See the Financial Review for details.
Aminex PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
At 30 June
2023
Notes Unaudited Unaudited 30 June Audited
30 June 2022 31 December 2022
2023 US$'000 US$'000
US$'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Exploration and evaluation assets 8 38,032 38,275 38,048
Property, plant and equipment 9 5 13 7
Total non-current assets 38,037 38,288 38,055
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 10 1,562 1,438 1,322
Cash and cash equivalents 11 5,036 6,394 5,805
Total current assets 6,598 7,832 7,127
TOTAL ASSETS 44,635 46,120 45,182
Equity
Issued capital 69,695 69,669 69,695
Share premium 128,340 128,135 128,340
Other undenominated capital 234 234 234
Share option reserve 1,290 781 1,231
Foreign currency translation reserve (2,275) (2,301) (2,304)
Retained deficit (164,771) (161,177) (163,815)
Total equity 32,513 35,341 33,381
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Decommissioning provision 1,916 1,668 1,884
Total non-current liabilities 1,916 1,668 1,884
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 12 10,206 9,111 9,917
Borrowings 13 - - -
Total current liabilities 10,206 9,111 9,917
Total liabilities 12,122 10,779 11,801
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 44,635 46,120 45,182
Note: Some amounts from the 2022 Half-Yearly Financial Report have been
restated. See the Financial Review for details.
Aminex PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
Attributable to equity shareholders of the Company
Share premium Other undenominated capital Share option reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Retained deficit Total equity
Share capital
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
At 1 January 2022 69,206 124,481 234 769 (2,191) (159,748) 32,751
Comprehensive income
Loss for the period - - - - - (1,276) (1,276)
Currency translation differences
- - - - (110) - (110)
Transactions with shareholders of the Company recognised directly in equity
Shares issued 463 3,654 - - - (153) 3,964
Share based payment charge - - - 12 - - 12
At 30 June 2022 69,669 128,135 234 781 (2,301) (161,177) 35,341
Comprehensive income
Loss for the period - - - - - (2,783) (2,783)
Currency translation differences - - - - (3) - (3)
Transactions with shareholders of the Company recognised directly in equity
Shares issued 26 205 - - - - 231
Share-based payment charge - - - 595 - - 595
Share option reserve transfer - - - (145) - 145 -
69,695 128,340 234 1,231 (2,304) (163,815) 33,381
At 31 December 2022 as previously reported
Comprehensive income
Loss for the period - - - - - (956) (956)
Currency translation differences
- - - - 29 - 29
Transactions with shareholders of the Company recognised directly in equity
Share based payment charge - - - 59 - - 59
At 30 June 2023 (unaudited) 69,695 128,340 234 1,290 (2,275) (164,771) 32,513
Note: Some amounts from the 2022 Half-Yearly Financial Report have been
restated. See the Financial Review for details.
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Aminex PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30 June 2023 30 June 2022 31 December 2022
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Operating activities
Loss for the financial period (956) (1,276) (4,059)
Depreciation and depletion 1 22 32
Equity-settled share-based payments 59 12 607
Finance income (108) - -
Finance costs 80 262 361
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets 196 215 413
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (21) - 101
Trade Receivables write-off - - 128
(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables (240) (73) 43
(Decrease) / increase in trade and other payables 280 (392) 485
Net cash (used in) / generated by operating activities (709) (1,230) (1,889)
Tax paid - - -
Net cash (outflows) / inflows from operating activities (709) (1,230) (1,889)
Investing activities
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment - (1) (5)
Expenditure on exploration and evaluation assets (168) (365) (477)
Net cash (outflows) / inflows from investing activities (168) (366) (482)
Financing activities
Proceeds from the issue of share capital - - 4,117 4,348
Payment of transaction costs on issue of share capital - (153) (153)
Payment of borrowings - (450) (450)
Payment of interest on borrowings - (19) (19)
Net cash inflows / (outflows) from financing activities - 3,495 3,726
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (877) 1,899 1,355
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 5,805 4,685 4,685
Foreign exchange (loss) / gain 108 (190) (235)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the financial period 5,036 6,394 5,805
Note: Some amounts from the 2022 Half-Yearly Financial Report have been
restated. See the Financial Review for details.
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
1. Basis of preparation
The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Half-Yearly
Financial Report have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim
Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union. They do not include all
of the information required for full annual statutory financial statements and
should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
statements of Aminex PLC as at and for the year ended 31 December 2022. The
financial information contained in the condensed financial statements has been
prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the 2022 Annual
Report and Accounts.
The financial information presented herein does not amount to statutory
financial statements that are required by Part 6 of Chapter 4 of the Companies
Act 2014 to be annexed to the annual return of the Company. The statutory
financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 were
annexed to the annual return and filed with the Registrar of Companies. The
audit report on those statutory financial statements was unqualified and
included an emphasis of matter paragraph relating to going concern.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as
modified for the measurement of certain financial instruments at fair value
through profit or loss. These financial statements are presented in US Dollars
("USD") which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the
Group operates and are rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise
stated. The preparation of the Half-Yearly Financial Report requires the
Directors to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the
application of policies and reported amounts of certain assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses together with disclosure of assets and liabilities.
Estimates and underlying assumptions relevant to these financial statements
are the same as those described in the last annual financial statements. Terms
used in this condensed set of consolidated financial statements are defined in
the Glossary on page 68 in the 2022 Annual Report and Accounts.
These condensed consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by
the Board of Directors on 29 September 2023.
The Interim Report has not been audited or formally reviewed by the Company's
Auditor in accordance with the
International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) (Ireland) or International
Standards on Review Engagements (ISREs).
(i) Going concern
The financial statements of the Group are prepared on a going concern basis.
The Directors have given careful consideration to the Group's ability to
continue as a going concern through review of cash flow forecasts prepared by
management for the period to 30 September 2024, review of the key assumptions
on which these forecasts are based and the sensitivity analysis. The forecasts
reflect the Group's best estimate of expenditures and receipts for the period.
The forecasts are regularly updated to enable continuous monitoring and
management of the Group's cash flow and liquidity risk. The forecasts indicate
that, subject to the principal assumptions noted below, the Group and Company
would have adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the
foreseeable future, that is a period of not less than 12 months from the date
of approval of the consolidated financial statements.
As part of its analysis in making the going concern assumption, the Directors
have considered the range of risks facing the business on an ongoing basis, as
set out in the risk section of the 2022 Annual Report that remain applicable
to the Group. The principal assumptions made in relation to the going concern
assessment relate to the capital commitments on its operated assets in
Tanzania, the reservation of rights made by the TPDC in respect of certain
claims that the Directors consider are without merit and the ongoing
objections to the tax assessments in Tanzania (see Note 14).
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
1. Basis of preparation (continued)
(i) Going concern (continued)
As disclosed in Note 14, the Group received tax assessments from the TRA of
(a) US$2.2 million in relation to a tax audit covering the period from 2013 to
2015; (b) US$1.6 million in relation to a tax audit covering the period from
2016 to 2018; and (c) US$3.3 million in relation to a corporate income tax
audit covering the period from 2016 to 2018, all of which are excluded from
the cash forecast as any cash outflow during the going concern period is
considered unlikely based on legal advice and the timeframes for tax cases in
Tanzania. Also as disclosed in Note 14, the Group received tax assessments
from the TRA of US$3.3 million in relation to a tax audit covering the period
from 2019 to 2020, for which appropriate amounts have already been included in
the cash forecast and provided for in the financial statements. Additionally,
development of the Group's other assets in Tanzania is excluded from the cash
forecast and consequently any capital expenditure in the period is unlikely to
arise. However, a risk exists that the Group loses its objections to the tax
assessments or is unable to renegotiate or defer commitments on its operated
licence interests during the period. Additional funding would be required to
meet these potential liabilities. There remains significant uncertainty as
regards the ability of Aminex to raise funds, if required. This may result in
the Company having to raise funds at whatever terms are available at the time.
These circumstances indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast
significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue to apply the going
concern basis of accounting. As a result of their review, and despite the
aforementioned material uncertainty, the Directors have confidence in the
Group's forecasts and have a reasonable expectation that the Group will
continue in operational existence for the going concern assessment period and
have therefore used the going concern basis in preparing these consolidated
financial statements.
(ii) Use of judgements and estimates
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements requires
management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the
application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these
estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the
estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
The significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's
accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the
same as those described in the 2022 Annual Report and Accounts.
(iii) New and amended standards adopted by the Group
A number of amended standards became effective for the financial year
beginning on 1 January 2023; however, the Group did not have to change its
accounting policies or make retrospective adjustments as a result of adopting
these amended standards.
(iv) Impact of standards issued but not yet adopted by the Group
There are no standards issued but not yet adopted by the Group.
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
2. Segmental disclosure - continuing operations
An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business
activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including
revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Group's
other components.
The Group considers that its operating segments consist of (i) Producing Oil
and Gas Properties, (ii) Exploration Activities and (iii) Oilfield Services.
These segments are those that are reviewed regularly by the Chief Operating
Decision Maker (Executive Chairman) to make decisions about resources to be
allocated to the segment and assess its performance and for which discrete
financial information is available. However, the Group further analyses these
by region for information purposes. Segment results include items directly
attributable to the segment as well as those that can be allocated on a
reasonable basis. Unallocated Aminex Group items comprise mainly head office
expenses, cash balances and certain other items.
The Group's revenue is derived from contracts with customers. The timing of
revenue streams depends on the following for products and services:
Producing oil and gas assets
The Group satisfies its performance obligation by transferring a nominated
volume of gas to its customer. The title to gas transfers to a customer when
the customer takes physical possession of the gas at the contracted delivery
point. The gas needs to meet certain agreed specifications. The Group
generated no revenue for the period under this segment (30 June 2022: US$nil).
Oilfield services
Revenue for services is recognised as services are rendered to the customer.
All services rendered by the Group relate to jointly controlled operations to
which the Group is a party and the terms of the services provided are subject
to service contracts.
The IFRS 8 operating segments as follows (i) Producing Oil and Gas Properties,
(ii) Exploration Activities and (iii) Oilfield Services are the disaggregation
of revenue from customers as required by IFRS 15.
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
2. Segmental disclosure - continuing operations (continued)
Operating segment results - 30 June 2023 (unaudited)
US$'000 Tanzania Tanzania UK Unallocated
Producing oil and gas properties Corporate Aminex
Exploration activities Oilfield services Group
Total
30 June 2023 30 June 2023 30 June 2023 30 June 30 June 2023
2023
Revenue - - 81 - 81
Cost of sales (27) (6) (81) - (114)
Gross loss (27) (6) - - (33)
Depreciation - - - (1) (1)
Administrative expenses (113) - (97) (565) (775)
Impairment against PP&E assets 21 - - - 21
Impairment against exploration and evaluation assets - (196) - - (196)
Loss from operating activities (119) (202) (97) (566) (984)
Finance costs (19) (60) - (1) (80)
Finance income - - - - -
Foreign exchange gains - - - 108 108
Loss before tax (138) (262) (97) (459) (956)
Taxation - - - - -
Loss for the period (138) (262) (97) (459) (956)
Segment assets 2,388 38,143 - 4,104 44,635
Segment liabilities (3,846) (3,492) - (4,784) (12,122)
Capital expenditure additions (21) 180 - - 159
Other material non-cash items
Share based payments (Note 3) - - - (59) (59)
Unwinding of discount on decommissioning provision (Note 5) (20) (60) - - (80)
Operating segment results - 30 June 2022 (unaudited)
US$'000 Tanzania Tanzania UK Unallocated
Producing oil and gas properties Corporate Aminex Group
Exploration activities Oilfield services
Total
30 June 2022 30 June 2022 30 June 2022 30 June 30 June 2022
2022
Revenue - - 26 - 26
Cost of sales (97) (6) (26) - (129)
Gross loss (97) (6) - - (103)
Depreciation - - - (22) (22)
Administrative expenses (84) - (97) (493) (674)
Impairment against exploration and evaluation assets - (215) - - (215)
Loss from operating activities (181) (221) (97) (515) (1,014)
Finance costs (10) (43) - (19) (72)
Finance income - - - - -
Foreign exchange gains - - - (190) (190)
Loss before tax (191) (264) (97) (724) (1,276)
Taxation - - - - -
Loss for the period (191) (264) (97) (724) (1,276)
Segment assets 2,137 38,394 - 5,606 46,137
Segment liabilities (3,827) (3,480) - (3,472) (10,779)
Capital expenditure additions - 365 - 1 366
Other material non-cash items
Share based payments (Note 3) - - - (12) (12)
Unwinding of discount on decommissioning provision (Note 5)
(10) (43) - - (53)
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
3. Share based payments
Aminex PLC operates or operated the following share option schemes:
· Executive Share Option Scheme ("ESOS"). Under the terms of the
ESOS, certain Directors and employees of Aminex PLC, and its subsidiary
companies, were entitled to subscribe for Ordinary Shares in Aminex PLC at the
market value on the date of the granting of the options. Options are granted
at market price, in accordance with the ESOS rules, with reference to the
average closing price for the fourteen days prior to the grant of options.
Options granted in February and June 2019, and February 2020 vest immediately,
and the options granted in November 2019 and January 2020 vest in tranches
subject to the achievement of certain market and non-market performance
conditions. The options granted in 2019 and 2020 will expire at a date either
5, 7 or 10 years after their date of grant. The ESOS expired on 10 May 2020
and therefore no further share options will be granted pursuant to the ESOS.
· New Restricted Share Plan ("New RSP"). The New RSP was adopted by
the Board on 1 July 2020 and approved by shareholders of the Company at its
AGM on 29 July 2020.
On 1 June 2023, the Company granted 42 million share options to Directors.
Charles Santos was awarded 12 million options over Ordinary shares and 10
million options were awarded to each of Tom Mackay, Sultan Al-Ghaithi and
James Lansdell. The exercise price is Stg1.00p and options will vest upon the
average closing price of the ordinary shares of the Company being no lower
than Stg2.00p for five consecutive trading days. The exercise period shall not
exceed five years from date of grant.
The fair value at the grant date is measured using a recognised valuation
methodology for the pricing of financial instruments i.e. the Black-Scholes
method. The following expenses have been recognised in the income statement
arising on share-based payments and included within administrative expenses:
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months ended 6 months ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December 2022
2023 2022 US$'000
US$'000 US$'000
Share-based payment charge 59 12 607
The fair value of options granted under the New RSP for Directors and staff in
the period were calculated using the following inputs into the Black-Scholes
method (previously the fair value of options was estimated using the binomial
option-pricing model):
Date of grant 1 June 2023
Contractual life 5 years
Exercise price Stg 1.0 pence
Number of options granted 42,000,000
Expected volatility 87.2%
Vesting conditions Market
Fair value per option Stg 0.8 pence
Expected dividend yield -
Risk-free rate 2.4%
On 30 June 2023, there were options granted under the ESOS and the New RSP
outstanding over 186,111,000 (31 December 2022: 127,611,000) Ordinary Shares
which are exercisable at prices ranging from Stg 0.60 pence to Stg 1.56 pence
per share and which expire at various dates up to 2029. The weighted average
remaining contractual life of the options outstanding is 3.61 years (31
December 2022: 2.29 years). The average share price for the six months ended
30 June 2023 was Stg1.14pence / €0.0122 (year ended 31 December 2022:
Stg0.92pence / €0.01085).
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
4. Finance income
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months ended 6 months ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December 2022
2023 2022 US$'000
US$'000 US$'000
Foreign exchange gain 108 - -
108 - -
5. Finance costs
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months ended 6 months ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December 2022
2023 2022 US$'000
US$'000 US$'000
Interest expense - 19 19
Other finance costs - decommissioning provision interest charge
Foreign exchange loss 80 53 107
- 190 235
80 262 361
6. Tax
The Group has not provided any tax charge for the six-month periods ended 30
June 2023 and 30 June 2022. The Group's operating divisions have accumulated
losses which are expected to exceed profits earned by operating entities for
the foreseeable future.
7. Loss per share from continuing activities
The profit or loss per Ordinary Share is calculated using a numerator of the
profit or loss for the financial period and a denominator of the weighted
average number of Ordinary Shares in issue for the financial period. The
diluted profit per Ordinary Share is calculated using a numerator of the
profit for the financial period and a denominator of the weighted average
number of Ordinary Shares outstanding and adjusted for the effect of all
potentially dilutive shares, including share options and share warrants,
assuming that they have been converted.
The calculations for the basic and diluted earnings per share of the financial
periods ended 30 June 2023, 30 June 2022 (restated) and the year ended 31
December 2022 are as follows:
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months ended 6 months ended Year
30 June 30 June ended
2023 2022 31 December 2022
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
Loss for the financial period (US$'000) (956) (1,276) (4,059)
Weighted average number of shares:
Weighted average number of ordinary shares ('000) 4,211,167 3,948,338 4,080,833
Basic and diluted loss per share (US cents) (0.02) (0.03) (0.10)
There is no difference between the basic loss per Ordinary Share and the
diluted loss per Ordinary Share for the financial periods ended 30 June 2023,
30 June 2022 and the year ended 31 December 2022 as all potentially dilutive
Ordinary Shares outstanding were anti-dilutive. There were 209,611,000 share
options in issue at 30 June 2023, 178,611,000 share options in issue at 30
June 2022 and 167,611,000 share options in issue at 31 December 2022.
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
8. Exploration and evaluation assets
US$'000
Cost
At 1 January 2023 104,600
Additions 180
At 30 June 2023 104,780
Provisions for impairment
At 1 January 2023 66,552
Increase in impairment provision 196
At 30 June 2023 66,748
Net book value
At 30 June 2023 38,032
At 31 December 2022 38,048
The Group does not hold any property, plant and equipment within exploration
and evaluation assets.
The additions to exploration and evaluation assets during the period relate
mainly to own costs capitalised for geological, geophysical and administrative
("GG&A") work and licence maintenance costs, along with training and
licence fees under the respective PSAs, less a decrease in estimates for
decommissioning costs.
The amount for exploration and evaluation assets represents active exploration
projects. These will ultimately be written off to the Income Statement as
exploration costs if commercial reserves are not established but are carried
forward in the Balance Sheet whilst the determination process is not yet
completed and there are no indications of impairment having regard to the
indicators in IFRS 6.
In accordance with its accounting policies each CGU is evaluated annually for
impairment, with an impairment test required when a change in facts and
circumstances, in particular with regard to the remaining licence terms,
likelihood of renewal, likelihood of further expenditures and ongoing acquired
data for each area, result in an indication of impairment.
Ruvuma PSA
The Ruvuma PSA comprised two exploration licences; Mtwara and Lindi. On 22
October 2020, the Group completed the Ruvuma Farm-Out. On completion, the
Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Ndovu Resources Limited,
transferred a 50% interest in, and operatorship of, the Ruvuma PSA to ARA
Petroleum Tanzania Limited ("APT"), a related party of the Group. The Group
now holds a 25% interest in the Ruvuma PSA with a US$35.0 million carry
through to potentially significant volumes of production.
A two-year licence extension, effective from 15 August 2021, was received over
the Mtwara Licence in respect to the Ntorya Location. Although the extension
is over the smaller Ntorya Location area, this is not considered an indicator
of impairment as the area corresponds to the identified Ntorya asset
development programme. During the two-year extension period the operator is
committed to undertake acquiring 200 km(2) of 3D seismic (minimum expenditure
of US$7.0 million), drill the Chikumbi-1 exploration well (minimum expenditure
of US$15.0 million), complete the negotiation of the Gas Terms for the Ruvuma
PSA with the TPDC and, using the data gathered from the Chikumbi-1 exploration
and appraisal well and seismic acquisition, prepare and submit an application
for a Development Licence for the Ntorya Location area.
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
8. Exploration and evaluation assets (continued)
The Farm-Out secured funding for the next phase of development for the Ruvuma
PSA CGU, for which the Group will be carried for its share up to US$35.0
million, equivalent to US$140.0 million gross field expenditure. The Carry
balance as at 30 June 2023 was US$30.1 million (30 June 2022: US$33.6
million). There is a clear development plan for the asset outlined by the
operator APT, with the support of the JV partners. During 2022, a 338 km(2) 3D
seismic survey was completed and data processing and interpretation expected
to be completed before the end of 2023. In March 2023, plans were announced to
accelerate commencement of gas production, the Field Development Plan ("FDP")
was approved and the Development Licence for the Ntorya Area is currently with
the Cabinet of Ministers for final approval.
Nyuni Area PSA
Aminex fully provided for the Nyuni Area PSA exploration asset in 2018
following confirmation from the Tanzanian authorities that the Nyuni Licence
period ended in October 2019, coupled with the communication from the Tanzania
Ministry of Energy to withhold all work on the licence, pending a review of
the Nyuni Area PSA. The Company was unable to progress the work programme and,
therefore, the Directors concluded that the carrying cost of the Nyuni asset
should be fully impaired. In April 2022 the Group commenced the process to
hand back the licence to the Ministry. Subsequently, it was agreed with the
Tanzanian authorities that we will continue our attempts to attract industry
partners to participate in the licence. The likely outcome of these attempts
however remains uncertain and consequently the Directors maintained their
position of a full impairment over the Nyuni Area PSA CGU. Expenditure during
the year is capitalised and then immediately impaired to the income statement
as impairment against exploration and evaluation assets.
Kiliwani South
The Kiliwani South CGU, located within the Kiliwani North Development Licence
acreage, was previously identified as a potential lead. The Kiliwani South
prospect was estimated by management to contain a mean 57 BCF un-risked GIIP
and the prospect has been reviewed by RPS in their February 2018 CPR.
During 2021, the Group proposed no work programme and allocated no budget
towards the future development of the Kiliwani South CGU. This was due to no
agreement reached with the Ministry of Energy on the work commitments over the
Nyuni Area PSA and the delay to agreeing commercial terms on the Kiliwani
North Development Licence. The Group previously considered any future drilling
on the Licence would be dependent upon improved seismic resolution of the
target structures that would result from the acquisition and interpretation of
a 3D seismic survey, which would only be economic if conducted over both the
KNDL and immediately adjacent areas within the Nyuni Area PSA. In line with
the requirements of IFRS 6 this is an indicator of impairment. The Directors
concluded in 2021 that the carrying value of the Kiliwani South asset should
be fully impaired. Although a budget has been approved for 2023, this is for
licence maintenance and support only, and the Directors concluded that full
impairment should continue in 2022 and 2023. Therefore, expenditure during the
period has been capitalised and then immediately impaired to the income
statement as impairment against exploration and evaluation assets. Any
reversal of the impairment would be dependent on an established development
programme for the area, including a seismic and drilling programme where an
assessment of the carrying value of the CGU would be reviewed.
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
9. Property, plant and equipment
Development property - Tanzania
Right of use assets
Other assets Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Cost
At 1 January 2023 8,350 - 83 8,433
Additions in the period (21) - - (21)
Disposals - - - -
Exchange rate adjustment - - 5 5
At 30 June 2023 8,329 - 88 8,417
Depreciation and depletion
At 1 January 2023 8,350 - 76 8,426
Charge for the period - - 1 1
Decrease in impairment provision (21) - - (21)
Disposals - - - -
Exchange rate adjustment - - 6 6
At 30 June 2023 8,329 - 83 8,412
Net book value
At 30 June 2023 - - 5 5
At 31 December 2022 - - 7 7
Development property - Tanzania
Following the award of the Kiliwani North Development Licence ("KNDL") by the
Tanzanian Government in April 2011, the carrying cost relating to the
development licence was reclassified as a development asset under property,
plant and equipment, in line with accounting standards and the Group's
accounting policies. Production from the Kiliwani North-1 well ("KN-1")
commenced on 4 April 2016 and depletion was calculated with reference to the
remaining reserves of 1.94 BCF, which were ascribed to the field as at 1
January 2018 in an independent reserves and resources report prepared by RPS
in February 2018. The report also identified a contingent resource of 30.8 BCF
in addition to the reserves. The well has produced approximately 6.4 BCF of
gas to date. However, production from KN-1 in 2018 was intermittent and there
has been no commercial production from the well since March 2018.
During 2021, although the Group and TPDC reached agreement on the settlement
of past outstanding gas sales and related amounts due to the TPDC, certain
rights were reserved by both parties over areas that remain unresolved related
to commercial terms over production from the area (see Note 14). Any
development of the KNDL requires prior agreement on commercial terms. During
2021, the KN-1 well remained idle, no progress was made with the TPDC on
remediation of the well as discussions continued to focus on commercial terms
over the Licence, and the Group proposed no work programme and allocated no
budget over the KNDL for 2022. The Directors concluded in 2021 that these all
indicated the asset was impaired.
In accordance with IAS 36, the Group conducted an impairment test as at 31
December 2021 on a value-in-use basis. The cash-generating unit for the
purpose of impairment testing is the KN-1 well. The Company uses a financial
model of the forecast discounted cash flow to calculate the assets
value-in-use. However, as key judgements for the 2021 impairment test
concluded no production, the value in use calculation was US$nil.
Consequently, the Directors concluded that the Kiliwani North CGU was fully
impaired as at 31 December 2021. These conditions and assessments have
continued and therefore expenditures incurred during the financial period were
capitalised and immediately impaired.
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
9. Property, plant and equipment (continued)
Right of use asset
All right of use assets related to leases the Group had entered into in
respect of various office properties. As at 31 December 2022, all these leases
had expired and the properties vacated. All leases are accounted for by
recognising a right-of-use asset and a lease liability except for:
· Leases of low value assets; and
· Leases with a duration of 12 months or less.
10. Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables amounted to US$1.56 million at the period end (31
December 2022: US$1.32 million). The increase is comprised mainly of increases
in amounts due from joint operations partners (US$0.07 million), trade debtors
(US$0.06 million) and prepayments (US$0.06 million).
11. Cash and cash equivalents
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months ended 6 months ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December 2022
2023 2022 US$'000
US$'000 US$'000
Cash at bank and in hand 5,036 6,394 5,805
Included in cash and cash equivalents is an amount of US$1,023,000 (31
December 2022: US$1,157,000) held on behalf of partners in jointly controlled
operations.
12. Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables amounted to US$10.21 million at the period end (31
December 2022: US$9.92 million). The increase relates predominantly to
US$0.20 million in accrued training and licence fee invoices from the
Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority in Tanzania. Included in trade and
other payables for the Group are amounts due to partners in joint operations,
VAT payable and amounts arising on gas sales.
The Directors consider that the carrying amounts of trade payables approximate
their fair value.
13. Borrowings
At 30 June 2023, the Group had no outstanding borrowings (31 December 2022:
US$ nil; 30 June 2022: US$ nil).
On 14 December 2021, the Company signed a US$1.7 million carry advance loan
facility, bearing interest at 13.77% per annum, with ARA Petroleum LLC ("the
Loan"), which, through its associated company, Eclipse Investments LLC, is a
significant shareholder in Aminex PLC. On 29 December 2021, US$450,000 was
drawn down against the Loan. On 20 April 2022, US$450,000 and interest of
US$19,278 was repaid to ARA from the April 2022 share placement proceeds.
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
14. Commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
Commitments
In accordance with the relevant PSAs, Aminex has a commitment to contribute
its share of the following outstanding work programmes:
(a) Following the grant of the first extension to the Nyuni Area PSA,
Tanzania, the terms of the licence require the acquisition of 700 kilometres
of 3D seismic over the deep-water sector of the licence, and the drilling of
four wells, on the continental shelf or in the deep-water, by October 2019.
The Group commenced discussions in 2022 with the Tanzanian authorities to hand
back the Nyuni Area licence which resulted in Aminex being requested to market
the licence in 2023 in an attempt to find a third-party partner willing to
pursue and fund a mutually agreed renegotiated work programme. It is
acknowledged that only part of the seismic acquisition commitment and none of
the drilling commitment under the licence has been undertaken.
(b) The Ruvuma PSA, Tanzania, originally comprised two licences. Two
wells are required to be drilled on the Mtwara Licence, one of which is
expected to be the Chikumbi-1 well. The Mtwara Licence in respect of the
Ntorya Location was extended in August 2021 for two years. Pursuant to that
extension, the joint operations parties are required to acquire 200 km(2) of
3D seismic over the location area, drill the Chikumbi-1 well and conclude
negotiations of the Gas Terms for the Ruvuma PSA. The 3D seismic acquisition
programme was completed on 9 October 2022 and the Addendum to the Ruvuma PSA,
setting out the fiscal terms for the production of gas, was signed by all
parties on 25 November 2022.
Guarantees and contingent liabilities
(a) Under the terms of the Addendum to the Ruvuma PSA, Ndovu Resources
Limited, a subsidiary company of Aminex PLC, has provided security to the TPDC
for up to 15% of the profit share of the Kiliwani North Development Licence to
guarantee the amended four-well drilling commitment under the Ruvuma PSA. For
each well drilled the security interest will be reduced by 3% for the first
well and 4% thereafter.
(b) The Company guarantees certain liabilities and commitments of
subsidiary companies from time to time, including the commitments of Ndovu
Resources Limited under the Nyuni Area PSA. These are considered to be
insurance arrangements and are accounted for as such i.e. they are treated as
a contingent liability until such time as it becomes probable that the Company
will be required to make payment under the guarantee in which case a liability
is recognised.
(c) On 11 April 2018, Ndovu Resources Limited received formal
notification from the TPDC of certain claims amounting to US$5.97 million
against the Kiliwani North Development Licence with regard to unpaid royalties
and amounts due under profit share arrangements. The agreed amounts claimed
were offset as part of the settlement agreement signed in October 2021 between
the Group and the TPDC. As part of the settlement agreement, both parties
reserved certain rights including the TPDC reserving its rights in relation to
unpaid royalties and profit share arrangements. Aminex has advised the TPDC
that it does not accept the balance of the claims, which TPDC estimates to be
US$4.18 million (Aminex's net share is equal to US$2.74 million). The Group
has received legal advice in country that supports its position, and this has
been provided to the TPDC. The Directors believe these claims are without
merit and do not consider it appropriate at this stage to provide for these
claims.
(d) In 2022, as part of the share placement agreement with its broker,
Shard Capital Partners LLP ("Shard"), the Company agreed to grant 5,320,666
warrants over new Ordinary Shares to Shard at an exercise price of
Stg1.125pence per Ordinary Share ("Warrants"). It was agreed between the
Company and Shard that the Warrants would not be issued until requested by
Shard. No such request has been received by the Company to date and so the
Warrants have not yet been granted to Shard.
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
14. Commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities (continued)
Tanzanian Tax Assessments
On 28 February 2020, following the conclusion of the TRA audit of Ndovu
Resources Limited ("NRL"), the Group's Tanzanian wholly owned subsidiary, for
taxation years 2013 to 2015, the TRA issued a tax assessment in respect of
these taxation years. The following matters were raised in the assessments:
Principal Interest Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Area
Withholding tax Withholding tax on payments made to non-residents for services performed 242 182 424
outside of Tanzania
VAT Output VAT on imported services 191 156 347
Withholding tax Withholding tax on deemed interest 797 664 1,461
1,230 1,002 2,232
On 3 June 2022, following the conclusion of the TRA audit of NRL for taxation
years 2016 to 2018, the TRA issued a tax assessment in respect of these
taxation years. The following material matters were raised in the assessments:
Principal Interest Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Area
VAT VAT on Ruvuma Farm-Out 1,221 233 1,454
Pay As You Earn (PAYE) PAYE on Director's fees 92 45 137
1,313 278 1,591
On 28 June 2022, following the conclusion of the TRA corporate income tax
audit of NRL for taxation years 2016 to 2018, the TRA issued a tax assessment
in respect of these taxation years. The following matters were raised in the
assessments:
Principal Interest Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Area
Corporate tax Under declaration of revenue for 2016 365 145 510
Corporate tax Under declaration of revenue for 2017 1,438 394 1,832
Corporate tax Under declaration of revenue for 2018 772 143 915
2,575 682 3,257
On 20 June 2023, following the conclusion of the TRA audit of NRL for taxation
years 2019 to 2020, the TRA issued a tax assessment in respect of these
taxation years. The majority of these amounts have already been provided for
or accrued in the financial statements. The following material matters were
raised in the assessments:
Principal Interest Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Area
Withholding tax WHT accrued but not paid 1,071 183 1,254
Withholding tax WHT on foreign services 358 58 416
VAT VAT accrued but not paid 359 - 359
Gas sales settlement VAT accrued but not paid 924 - 924
agreement Excise duty accrued but not paid 298 - 298
3,010 241 3,251
NRL considers all of the above claims, except those noted as accrued but not
paid, to be without technical merit in tax law and, with the assistance of an
in-country tax advisor, has submitted objections to the TRA findings. At this
stage it is unclear whether NRL will be successful in its objections and
therefore the amount or timing of potential cash outflow remains uncertain.
Provision has been made for amounts NRL has ceded or where management
determine the likelihood of success through the objection or appeals process
is unlikely.
Aminex PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
15. Related party transactions
On 1 June 2023, the Company granted 42 million share options to Directors.
Charles Santos was awarded 12 million options over Ordinary shares and 10
million options were awarded to each of Tom Mackay, Sultan Al-Ghaithi and
James Lansdell. Sultan Al-Ghaithi is Chief Executive Officer of Eclipse
Investments LLC ("Eclipse") and ARA Petroleum LLC. James Lansdell is Deputy
General Counsel at The Zubair Corporation and, at the date of grant of
options, was an Eclipse representative. Eclipse is a related party. The
exercise price is Stg1.00p and options will vest upon the average closing
price of the ordinary shares of the Company being no lower than Stg2.00p for
five consecutive trading days. The exercise period shall not exceed five years
from date of grant.
16. Post balance sheet events
On 7 July and 22 July 2023 respectively, NRL submitted deposit waiver requests
and objection letters relating to the majority of the TRA assessments issued
in June 2023 for the years 2019 to 2020 (see Note 14). On 28 August 2023 a
letter was received from the TRA demanding full payment of the assessments.
Discussions continued in August and September 2023 with the TRA regarding the
validity of NRL's deposit waiver requests and objection letters and the TRA's
payment demand. These discussions are ongoing.
17. Statutory information
The financial information to 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022 is unaudited and
does not constitute statutory financial information. The information given
for the year ended 31 December 2022 does not constitute the statutory accounts
within the meaning of Part 6, Chapter 4 of the Companies Act 2014. The
statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 have been filed with
the Companies Registration Office in Ireland. This announcement will be made
available at the Company's registered office at Paramount Court, Corrig Road,
Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18 and at the office of Aminex's UK subsidiary
company, Aminex Petroleum Services Ltd., at 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1
7GU.
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