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RNS Number : 9060N  Hummingbird Resources PLC  28 September 2023

Hummingbird Resources plc / Ticker: HUM / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining

 

28 September 2023

Hummingbird Resources plc

("Hummingbird", the "Group" or the "Company")

H1-2023 Interim Results & Group Refinancing Package Update

Hummingbird Resources (AIM: HUM) is pleased to announce its unaudited results
for the six months ended 30 June 2023 ("the period" or "H1-2023") and provide
details of a Group refinancing package with the Company's financing partner
Coris Bank International ("Coris Bank").

Financial Results for H1-2023

·      Strong Group sales of US$98.6 million (H1-2022: US$66.3 million)
were generated from 51,149 ounces ("oz") of gold sold during the period at an
average price of US$1,927 per oz (H1-2022: 35,668 oz sold at an average price
of US$1,859 per oz).

o  An additional US$4.6 million (H1-2022: US$4.1 million) of revenue
generated from the sale of single mine origin ("SMO") gold.

·      Group adjusted EBITDA of US$33.1 million for H1-2023, marking a
material positive turnaround compared to the previous year (H1-2022 loss of
US$9.3 million) and a pre-tax profit of US$4.1 million for the period (H1-2022
loss of: US$23.9 million).

·      Capital expenditure of US$41.5 million for the period (H1-2022:
US$31.9 million), predominately on the completion of the Kouroussa Gold Mine
and plant construction ("Kouroussa").

·      Net debt of US$122.8 million at the end of H1-2023 (US$119.3
million including gold inventory value).

Post Period Corporate and Operational updates:

Corporate Update

·      The Company has agreed a Group funding package with Coris Bank
for c.US$55 million including:

o  Refinancing c.US$35 million of existing loans with Coris Bank, to provide
additional cash flow flexibility as Kouroussa progresses towards steady state
production; and

o  An additional c.US$20 million to provide increased capital support for the
Group, including the continual development of underground mining operations at
the Yanfolila Mine, Mali.

·      The Company's revised loan repayment schedule to begin in
FY-2024, versus Q3-2023, with c.US$77 million due in FY-2024, c.US$61 million
scheduled for FY-2025, with the balance c.US$15 million payable by the end of
FY-2028.

·      Updated 2023 Company Reserves and Resources statements were
released on 13 September 2023, noting Group Reserves of 4.03 million ounces
("Moz") and Group Resources of 6.95 Moz.

Yanfolila Gold Mine, Mali

·      Following the completion of mining in the Komana East open pit in
Q2-2023, the development of the Komana East Underground Mine has continued to
progress, with significant advancement of the portal access and development
drive declines.

·      Yanfolila remains well positioned to meet its FY-2023 production
guidance of 80,000 - 90,000 oz at an AISC of under US$1,500 per oz.

Kouroussa Gold Mine, Guinea

·      Following Kouroussa's first gold pour in June 2023, the
operations team recently completed a first gold shipment of approximately
1,000 oz of gold.

·      The Company plans to increase the size and regularity of its gold
pours and shipments through Q4-2023 as the operation progresses towards steady
state production and a full year of commercial production for FY-2024.

A more detailed update on the Company's operations will be given at the
Company's Q3-2023 operational and trading update, scheduled for release in
late October 2023.

Dan Betts, CEO of Hummingbird, commented:

"Our H1-2023 performance of over 51 Koz of gold produced at an H1-2023 AISC
profile of US$1,170 per oz and US$33 million of group EBITDA is the result of
the focussed efforts by the team over the last year to stabilise the Yanfolila
operation and re-establish a more reliable platform for the Company to grow
from.

At Kouroussa, H1-2023 saw the construction of the project completed on time
and on budget, and conduct its first gold pour, marking a material milestone
for the Company to become a multi-asset, multi-jurisdictional gold producer.
The key focus for our Kouroussa operations team is on reaching steady state
production and setting the mine up for full commercial production for FY-2024
and beyond.

Further, we are pleased to have agreed a refinancing package with our
financing partner Coris Bank, who remain committed supporters to Hummingbird's
growth platform. This package will provide additional flexibility in 2023 to
allow Kouroussa to reach steady state production and provide additional
capital support for the Group.

More details on our operations will be given at our Q3-2023 operational and
trading update in late October."

New Group Financing Package and Related Party Transaction

·      The Company has agreed to refinance a portion of its existing
Coris Bank group loan facilities and secured additional funding as capital
support for the Group.

·      The financing package will provide new loans totalling c.US$55
million including:

o  Refinancing c.US$35 million of existing Coris Bank loans, with loan
repayments to begin FY-2024, versus Q3-2023, to provide additional cash flow
flexibility as Kouroussa progresses towards steady state production; and

o  An additional c.US$20 million to provide additional capital for the Group,
including for the ongoing development of underground mining operations at
Yanfolila, Mali.

·      The terms of the new Group refinancing package of c.US$55 million
as detailed above, are at a fixed interest rate of 12% p.a., with the original
loans continuing at a fixed interest rate of 8.5% p.a.

·      Hummingbird remains focused on strengthening its balance sheet,
with scheduled loan repayments of c.US$77 million in FY-2024, c.US$61 million
in FY-2025, with the balance c.US$15 million payable by the end of FY-2028.

·      Coris Bank is controlled by the same principal as the Company's
26.1 per cent shareholder, CIG SA. The Company is entering into the financing
package with Coris Bank, which is classified as a related party transaction
pursuant to the AIM Rules for Companies. In this regard, the directors of the
Company confirm, having consulted with the Company's nominated adviser, Strand
Hanson Limited, that they consider that the terms of the financing package to
be fair and reasonable insofar as its shareholders are concerned.

H1-2023 Operating Summary

·      A rolling Group lost time injury frequency rate ("LTIFR") of 0.69
per million hours worked was achieved for H1-2023, within the Group's target
rate of 1.20 per million hours worked, with an LTIFR of 0.87 and 0.40 per
million hours worked at Yanfolila and Kouroussa, respectively.

·      A total of 51,147 oz was produced in H1-2023, up c.44% versus
H1-2022 (H1-2022: 35,561 oz).

·      Materially improved H1-2023 AISC of US$1,170 per oz, a decrease
of c.42% versus H1-2022 (H1-2022: US$2,019).

·      Through H1-2023 Kouroussa successfully commenced: mining in early
Q1-2023; hot commissioning of the processing plant in Q2-2023; and completed
the operation's first gold pour on 8 June 2023.  Further, Kouroussa was built
on time and on budget ahead of the scheduled Q2-2023 timeline.

·      The Company is currently finalising its exploration plans at both
Kouroussa and Yanfolila, with the core focus to increase the respective
Resource bases and, ultimately, enlarge the Reserves bases and LOM at both
assets.

H1-2023 ESG Summary

·      The Company continues to focus on implementing ESG initiatives,
procedures, and protocols across its operations, with community engagement and
generation of local content a key emphasis for the Company. Through H1-2023,
several key sustainability initiatives were delivered, including:

o  Completion of the Sanioumale East ("SE") village resettlement at
Yanfolila, Mali ahead of schedule. The SE resettlement has resulted in the
rehousing of over 40 families, all completed under the guidance of West
African specialist consultants Environmental and Social Development Company
("ESDCO").

o  Community livelihood initiatives and projects continued to advance during
the period at both Yanfolila and Kouroussa, including, amongst others: local
community market gardens; water infrastructure development programmes; and
local reforestation strategy initiatives.

o  An increased number of healthcare and first aid training initiatives
conducted in the communities and schools at Kouroussa by the on-site clinical
nursing team and global remote healthcare specialists Critical Care
International ("CCI").

o  During the period the Company published its inaugural 2022 sustainability
report. The full report can be viewed on the Company's website - 2022
Hummingbird Resources plc Sustainability Report.

 

**ENDS**

Notes to Editors:

Hummingbird Resources plc (AIM: HUM) is a leading multi-asset,
multi-jurisdiction gold producing Company, member of the World Gold
Council and founding member of Single Mine Origin (www.singlemineorigin.com
(http://www.singlemineorigin.com/) ). The Company currently has two core gold
projects, the operational Yanfolila Gold Mine in Mali, and the Kouroussa
Gold Mine in Guinea, which will more than double current gold production
once at commercial production. Further, the Company has a controlling interest
in the Dugbe Gold Project in Liberia that is being developed by joint
venture partners, Pasofino Gold Limited. The final feasibility results on
Dugbe showcase 2.76Moz in Reserves and strong economics such as a 3.5-year
capex payback period once in production, and a 14-year life of mine at a low
AISC profile. Our vision is to continue to grow our asset base, producing
profitable ounces, while central to all we do being our Environmental, Social
& Governance ("ESG") policies and practices.

 

For further information, please visit hummingbirdresources.co.uk
(https://www.hummingbirdresources.co.uk/)  or contact:

 

 

 Daniel Betts, CEO       Hummingbird Resources plc  Tel: +44 (0) 20 7409 6660

 Thomas Hill, FD

 Edward Montgomery, CD
 James Spinney           Strand Hanson Limited      Tel: +44 (0) 20 7409 3494

 Ritchie Balmer          Nominated Adviser
 James Asensio           Canaccord Genuity Limited  Tel: +44 (0) 20 7523 8000

 Gordon Hamilton         Broker
 Bobby Morse             Buchanan                   Tel:  +44 (0) 20 7466 5000

 Oonagh Reidy            Financial PR/IR            Email: HUM@buchanan.uk.com (mailto:HUM@buchanan.uk.com)

 George Pope

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
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              30               31

                                                                       June             June             December
                                                                       2023             2022             2022

                                 Notes                                 $'000            $'000            $'000

 Revenue                                                               103,194          70,443           150,519
 Production costs                                                      (50,982)         (64,865)         (126,527)
 Amortisation and depreciation                                         (22,590)         (16,945)         (37,357)
 Royalties and taxes                                                   (3,841)          (2,447)          (5,620)
 Cost of sales                                                         (77,413)         (84,257)         (169,504)
 Gross profit / (loss)                                                 25,781           (13,814)         (18,985)
 Share based payments                                                  (2,027)          (2,069)          (1,941)
 Other administrative expenses                                         (9,176)          (5,853)          (11,791)
 Operating profit / (loss)                                             14,578           (21,736)         (32,717)
 Finance income                                                        148              4,679            3,641
 Finance expense                                                       (11,914)         (5,589)          (14,156)
 Share of joint venture profit                                         2                -                4
 (Impairment) / reversals in impairment of financial assets            (46)             87               (316)
 Gains / (losses) on financial assets measured at fair value           1,313            (1,369)          (715)
 Profit / (loss) before tax                                            4,081            (23,928)         (44,259)
 Tax                                                             5     (7,104)          3,106            4,269
 Loss for the period / year                                            (3,023)          (20,822)         (39,990)

 

 

 

 Attributable to:
 Equity holders of the parent    (3,846)  (18,378)  (34,279)
 Non-controlling interests       823      (2,444)   (5,711)
 Loss for the period/year        (3,023)  (20,822)  (39,990)

 

 

 Loss per share (attributable to equity holders of the parent)

 Basic ($ cents)                                                6  (0.73)  (4.67)  (8.71)
 Diluted ($ cents)                                              6  (0.73)  (4.67)  (8.71)

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 30 June 2023

                                                                 Unaudited  Restated Unaudited  Audited

                                                                 30         30                  31

                                                                 June       June                December
                                                                 2023       2022                2022
                                                          Notes  $'000      $'000               $'000
 Assets
 Non-current assets
 Intangible exploration and evaluation assets                    131,262    92,252              129,652
 Intangible assets software                                      103        182                 143
 Property, plant and equipment                                   242,088    164,264             204,393
 Right of use assets                                             19,769     30,358              25,488
  Investments in associates and joint ventures                   136        129                 133
  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss          2,114      1,899               1,532
 Deferred tax assets                                             3,453      7,638               9,571
                                                                 398,925    296,722             370,912
 Current assets
 Inventory                                                       20,672     13,158              15,748
 Trade and other receivables                                     61,210     37,091              51,852
 Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents                          1,683      -                   -
 Restricted cash and cash equivalents                            4,003      3,887               3,892
                                                                 87,568     54,136              71,492
 Total assets                                                    486,493    350,858             442,404
 Liabilities
 Non-current liabilities
 Borrowings                                                      58,841     63,180              71,840
 Lease liabilities                                               11,654     21,530              15,845
 Deferred consideration                                          1,886      4,159               1,801
 Other financial liabilities                                     25,950     9,298               26,795
 Provisions                                                      27,750     22,405              27,120
                                                                 126,081    120,572             143,401
 Current liabilities
 Trade and other payables                                        88,169     49,357              66,081
 Lease liabilities                                               11,819     9,961               11,819
 Deferred consideration                                          -          -                   1,776
 Other financial liabilities                                     15,000     15,000              15,000
 Provisions                                                      830        -                   830
 Borrowings                                                      69,754     -                   43,862
 Bank overdraft                                                  -          5,171               1,741
                                                                 185,572    79,489              141,109
 Total liabilities                                               311,653    200,061             284,510
 Net assets                                                      174,840    150,797             157,894
 Equity
 Share capital                                            7      8,287      5,827               5,828
 Share premium                                                   33,647     17,425              17,425
 Retained earnings                                               94,619     120,469             97,177
 Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent             136,553    143,721             120,430
 Non-controlling interest                                        38,287     7,076               37,464
 Total equity                                                    174,840    150,797             157,894

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

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
                                                                                  $'000           $'000           $'000
 Operating activities
 Profit / (loss) before tax                                                       4,081           (23,928)        (44,259)
 Adjustments for:
 Amortisation and depreciation                                                    16,965          11,332          26,048
 Amortisation and depreciation - right of use assets                              5,719           5,627           11,386
 Share based payments                                                             2,650           2,232           1,865
 Finance income                                                                   2,165           (4,679)         (3,641)
 Finance expense                                                                  9,600           5,589           14,156
  Share of joint venture profit                                                   (2)             -               (4)
 Impairment/(reversals) in impairment of financial assets                         46              (87)            316
 (Gains) / losses on financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value

                                                                                  (1,313)         1,369           715
 Operating cash flows before movements in working capital                         39,911          (2,545)         6,582
 Increase in inventories                                                          (4,923)         (11)            (2,601)
 Increase in receivables                                                          (14,796)        (11,938)        (21,491)
 Increase in payables                                                             14,647          11,883          32,101
                                                                                  34,839          (2,611)         14,591
 Taxation paid                                                                    (736)           (680)           (1,410)
 Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities                         34,103          (3,291)         13,181
 Investing activities
 Purchases of exploration and evaluation assets                                   (1,610)         (1,109)         (5,876)
 Purchases of property, plant and equipment                                       (39,856)        (30,747)        (82,942)
 Pasofino funding                                                                 -               2,827           4,665
 Pasofino funding utilisation                                                     -               (2,827)         -
 Interest received                                                                -               2               2
 Net cash used in investing activities                                            (41,466)        (31,854)        (84,151)
 Financing activities
 Exercise of share options                                                        -               13              14
 Net proceeds from issue of shares                                                17,066          -               -
 Lease principal payments                                                         (5,739)         (6,027)         (10,741)
 Lease interest payments                                                          (1,094)         (715)           (2,862)
 Loan interest paid                                                               (6,279)         -               (3,452)
 Commissions and other fees paid                                                  (2,188)         (2,890)         (4,724)
 Loans repaid                                                                     (809)           -               -
 Loan drawdown                                                                    9,682           7,520           58,695
 Net cash generated from / (used in) financing activities                          10,639         (2,099)         36,930
  Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                          3,276           (37,244)        (34,040)
 Effect of foreign exchange rate changes                                          259             (779)           (548)
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period/year                            2,151           36,739          36,739
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period/year                                  5,686           (1,284)         2,151

 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For the six months ended 30 June 2023

                                                             Share     Share     Retained   Total equity attributable to the parent  Non-controlling interest  Total

                                                             capital   premium   earnings   $'000                                    $'000                     $'000

                                                             $'000     $'000     $'000
 As at 1 January 2022 (restated)                             5,814     17,425    137,895    161,134                                  9,520                     170,654
 Loss for the period                                         -         -         (18,378)   (18,378)                                 (2,444)                   (20,822)
 Total comprehensive loss for the period                     -         -         (18,378)   (18,378)                                 (2,444)                   (20,822)
 Share based payments                                        13        -         952        965                                      -                         965
 As at 30 June 2022 (Unaudited)                              5,827     17,425    120,469    143,721                                  7,076                     150,797
 As at 1 January 2022 (restated)                             5,814     17,425    137,895    161,134                                  9,520                     170,654
 Loss for the year                                           -         -         (34,279)   (34,279)                                 (5,711)                   (39,990)
 Total comprehensive loss for the year                       -         -         (34,279)   (34,279)                                 (5,711)                   (39,990)
 Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
 Pasofino minority interest after earn-in                    -         -         (9,528)    (9,528)                                  33,655                    24,127
 Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners   -        -         (9,528)    (9,528)                                  33,655                    24,127
 Exercise of share options                                   14        -         -          14                                       -                         14
 Share based payments                                        -         -                                                             -

                                                                                 3,089      3,089                                                              3,089
 As at 31 December 2022 (Audited)

                                                             5,828     17,425    97,177     120,430                                  37,464                    157,894

 

 

 

 As at 1 January 2023

                                                             5,828    17,425   97,177   120,430   37,464   157,894
 Comprehensive (loss)/income for the period:
 (Loss)/income for the period                                -        -        (3,846)  (3,846)   823      (3,023)
 Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period            -        -        (3,846)  (3,846)   823      (3,023)
 Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
 Shares issued                                               2,459    16,222   -        18,681    -        18,681
 Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners   2,459   16,222   -        18,681    -        18,681
 Share based payments                                        -        -        1,288    1,288     -        1,288
 As at 30 June 2023 (Unaudited)

                                                             8,287    33,647   94,619   136,553   38,287   174,840

1.   General information

Hummingbird Resources PLC is a public limited company with securities traded
on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. It is incorporated and
domiciled in the United Kingdom and has a registered office at 49-63 Spencer
Street, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6DE.

The nature of the Group's operations and its principal activities are the
exploration, evaluation, development, and operating of mineral projects,
principally gold, focused currently in West Africa.

2.   Adoption of new and revised standards

The interim financial statements have been drawn up based on accounting
policies consistent with those applied in the financial statements for the
year ended 31 December 2022. There were several accounting standards updates
effective 1 January 2023, which did not have any material impact on the
financial statements of the Group.

 

 IFRS 17  effective 1 January 2023  Insurance contracts
 IAS 1    effective 1 January 2023  Disclosure of accounting policies
 IAS 8    effective 1 January 2023  Definition of accounting estimate
 IAS 12   effective 1 January 2023  Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single
                                    transaction

3.   Significant accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK adopted
International Accounting Standards. The principal accounting policies adopted
are set out below. The functional currency of all companies in the Group is
United States Dollar ("$"). The financial statements are presented in
thousands of United States dollars ("$'000").

The consolidated interim financial information for the period 1 January 2023
to 30 June 2023 is unaudited, does not include all the information required
for full financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the
Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2022.  In the opinion of the Directors the consolidated interim financial
information for the period represents fairly the financial position, results
from operation and cash flows for the period in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles consistently applied. The consolidated interim
financial information incorporates comparative figures for the interim period
1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022 and the audited financial year to 31 December
2022.  As permitted, the Group has chosen not to adopt IAS34 'Interim
Financial Reporting'.

The annual financial statements of Hummingbird Resources plc are prepared in
accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standards.  The Group's
consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022,
have been filed with the Registrar of Companies and are available on the
Company's website www.hummingbirdresources.co.uk. The auditor's report on
those financial statements though unqualified contained an emphasis of matter
paragraph in respect of risks surrounding the going concern assumption of the
Company at that date.

On 30 June 2023, the Group had cash and cash equivalents of $5.7 million and
total borrowings of $128.6 million. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had a
working capital deficiency (current assets less current liabilities) of $98.0
million. The current liabilities include Anglo Pacific royalty liability of
$15 million which, although current due to the nature of the agreement, is not
expected to be paid soon.

Going concern

The Group has prepared cash flow forecasts based on estimates of key variables
including production, gold price, operating costs, capital expenditure through
to December 2024 that supports the conclusion of the Directors that they
expect sufficient funding to be available to meet the Group's anticipated cash
flow requirements to this date.

These cashflow forecasts are subject to several risks and uncertainties, in
particular the ability of the Group to achieve the planned levels of
production and the recent average higher gold prices being sustained. The
Board reviewed and challenged the key assumptions used by management in its
going concern assessment, as well as the scenarios applied and risks
considered, including the risks associated with the recent change in
governments in Mali and Guinea.

The biggest material uncertainty and risk remains ounces produced and whether
the current mine plan can be achieved (including expected production from the
newly completed Kouroussa mine), mining contractor equipment performance.
Where additional funding may be required, the Group believes it has several
options available to it, including but not limited to, use of the overdraft
facility, cost reduction strategies, selling of non-core assets, raising
additional funds from current investors and debt partners.

The Board also considered sensitivities to those cash flow scenarios
(including where production is lower than forecast and gold prices lower than
current levels) which would require additional funding. Should this situation
arise, the Directors believe that they have several options available to them,
such as use of the current overdraft facility, obtaining additional funding,
delaying expenditures, sale of non-core assets, which would allow the Group to
meet its cash flow requirements through this period, however, there remains a
risk that the Group may not be able to achieve these in the necessary
timeframe.

Based on its review, the Board has a reasonable expectation that the Group has
adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future and hence
the Board considers that the application of the going concern basis for the
preparation of the Financial Statements was appropriate. However, the risk of
lower-than-expected production levels, timing of VAT offsets and receipts and
the ability to secure any potential required funding at date of signing of
these financial statements, indicates the existence of a material uncertainty
which may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going
concern.

Should the Group be unable to achieve the required levels of production and
associated cashflows, defer expenditures or obtain additional funding such
that the going concern basis of preparation was no longer appropriate,
adjustment would be required including the reduction of balance sheet asset
values to their recoverable amounts and to provide for future liabilities
should they arise.

4.   EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation ("EBITDA") is a
factor of volumes, prices and cost of production. This is a measure of the
underlying profitability of the Group, widely used in the mining sector.
Adjusted EBITDA removes the effect of impairment charges, foreign currency
translation gains/losses and other non-recurring expense adjustments but
including IFRS 16 lease payments.

Reconciliation of Net Earnings to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

                                                                                     Unaudited             Unaudited    Audited year ended 31 December

                                                                                     six months ended 30   six months   2022

                                                                                     June 2023             ended 30

                                                                                                           June 2022
                                                                                     $'000                 $'000        $'000
 Profit / (loss) before tax                                                          4,081                 (23,928)     (44,259)
   Less: Finance income                                                              2,165                 (4,679)      (3,641)
   Add: Finance costs                                                                9,600                 5,589        14,156
   Add: Depreciation and amortisation                                                22,683                16,959       37,357
 EBITDA                                                                              38,529                (6,059)      3,613
   IFRS 16 lease interest and principal payments                                     (6,833)               (6,742)      (13,602)
   Share based payments                                                              2,650                 2,232        1,866
   Share of joint venture gain                                                       (2)                   -            (4)
   Impairment / (reversal) of financial assets                                       46                    (87)         316
   (Gains) / losses on financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value

                                                                                     (1,313)               1,369        715
 Adjusted EBITDA                                                                     33,077                (9,287)      (7,096)

5.   Tax

The tax charge/(income) for the period/year is summarised as follows:

 

                                               Unaudited six months ended 30 June 2023   Unaudited six months ended 30 June 2022   Audited year ended 31 December 2022

                                               $'000                                     $'000                                     $'000
 Minimum tax pursuant to Malian law            986                                       664                                       1,434
 Deferred tax expense/(income)                 6,118                                     (3,770)                                   (5,703)
 Tax expense / (income) for the period / year  7,104                                     (3,106)                                   (4,269)

 

The taxation charge for the period/year can be reconciled to the loss per the
statement of comprehensive income as follows:

                                                                                                                                        Audited year ended 31 December 2022

                                                    Unaudited six months ended 30 June 2023   Unaudited six months ended 30 June 2022   $'000

                                                    $'000                                     $'000
 Profit / (loss) before tax for the period / year   4,081                                     (23,928)                                  (44,259)
 Tax expense at the rate of tax 30.00%              1,224                                     (7,178)                                   (13,278)
 Tax effect of non-deductible items                 -                                         -                                         55
 Origination and reversal of temporary differences  5,058                                     3,946                                     9,766
 Deferred tax asset (recognised)/not recognised     (6,282)                                   3,232                                     3,457
 Recognised net deferred tax assets                 6,118                                     (3,770)                                   (5,703)
 Minimum tax pursuant to Malian law                 986                                       664                                       1,434
 Tax expense / (income) for the period / year       7,104                                     (3,106)                                   (4,269)

 

The Group's primary tax rate is aligned with its operations in Mali of 30%.
The taxation of the Group's operations in Mali are aligned to the Mining Code
of Mali 1999 under which tax is charged at an amount not less than 1% of
turnover and not more than 30% of taxable profits.

6.   Loss per ordinary share

Basic loss per ordinary share is calculated by dividing the net loss for the
period/year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period/year.

 

The calculation of the basic and diluted loss per share is based on the
following data:

                                                                                                                                                                      Audited year ended 31 December 2022

                                                                                Unaudited six months ended 30 June 2023    Unaudited six months ended 30 June 2022    $'000

                                                                                $'000                                     $'000
 Loss

 Loss for the purposes of basic loss per share being loss attributable to       (3,846)                                   (18,378)                                    (34,279)
 equity holders of the parent
                                                                                                                                                                      31 December 2022

 Number of shares

                                                                                30 June 2023                              30 June 2022                                Number

                                                                                Number                                    Number
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic loss per  529,047,722                               393,416,579                                 393,525,771
 share
 Adjustments for share options and warrants                                     24,444,473                                29,899,569                                  25,362,582
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of diluted loss    553,492,195                               423,316,148                                 418,888,353
 per share

 Loss per ordinary share                                                         30 June                                  30 June                                     31 December 2022

                                                                                2023                                       2022                                        $ cents

                                                                                $ cents                                   $ cents
 Basic                                                                          (0.73)                                    (4.67)                                      (8.71)
 Diluted                                                                        (0.73)                                    (4.67)                                      (8.71)

 

For the period ended 30 June 2023, because there is a reduction in diluted
loss per share due to the loss-making position, therefore there is no
difference between basic and diluted loss per share.

7.   Share capital

Authorised share capital

As permitted by the Companies Act 2006, the Company does not have an
authorised share capital.

                                                                                                                                                Audited year ended 31 December 2022

                                                            Unaudited six months ended 30 June 2023   Unaudited six months ended 30 June 2022

                                                            Number                                    Number                                    Number
 Issued and fully paid

 Ordinary shares of £0.01 each                              601,918,700                               393,607,988                               392,724,051
 Total Ordinary shares after issue - shares of £0.01 each   601,918,700                               393,607,988                               392,724,051

 Issued and fully paid

                                                            30 June 2023                              30 June 2022                              31 December 2022

                                                                                                                                                $'000

                                                            $'000                                     $'000
 Issued and fully paid
 Ordinary shares of £0.01 each                              8,287                                     5,828                                     5,828
 Ordinary shares after issue of £0.01 each                  8,287                                     5,828                                     5,828

 

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