TIDMATYM
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Atalaya Mining PLC
25 May 2017
25 May 2017
Atalaya Mining Plc
("Atalaya" or the "Company")
Operational review and release of Q1 2017 Financial
Statements
Atalaya Mining plc (AIM:ATYM, TSX:AYM), the European mining and
development company, announces its unaudited, quarterly results for
the three months ended 31 March 2017, together with the unaudited,
condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
These results are also available on the Company's website at
www.atalayamining.com
Operating Highlights
-- Copper production during Q1 2017 was 8,805 tonnes in
concentrate, in line with production levels of the previous quarter
(Q4 2016: 8,938 tonnes). Q1 2016 copper in concentrate production
was 4,048 tonnes as commercial production was only declared in
February 2016.
-- Sustainable recovery rate during Q1 2017 at expanded
throughput of 84.63% (Q1 2016: 82.93%), similar to Q4 2016
(84.47%).
-- 2.2 million tonnes of ore were processed during Q1 2017 (Q1
2016: 1.1 million tonnes). Ore processed during Q4 2016 amounted to
2.0 million tonnes.
-- Atalaya maintains its copper production guidance of 34,000 to 40,000 tonnes for 2017.
Financial Highlights
Note: Commercial production was only declared at the start of
February 2016.
-- Revenues of EUR25.6 million for Q1 2017 compared with EUR4.9 million in Q1 2016.
-- A reduction in cash costs during Q1 2017 to $1.83/lb of
payable copper (Q1 2016: $2.28/lb), compared with a cash cost of
$1.95/lb of payable copper in the previous quarter. All-in
sustaining cost during Q1 2017 including capitalized stripping
remains flat at $2.15/lb of copper payable.
-- Positive Earnings Before Interest, Taxation, Depreciation and
Amortisation ("EBITDA") of EUR12.6 million in Q1 2017 compared with
a negative EBITDA of EUR2.5 million in Q1 2016. The increase of
EUR15.1 million in EBITDA was a result of the increase in the
volume of copper concentrate sold, lower cash costs and higher
realised copper prices.
-- Q1 2017 profits amounted to EUR5.2 million (or EUR4.5 cents
per share) compared with a loss for Q1 2016 amounting to EUR3.3
million (or EUR2.8 cents per share).
-- Inventories of concentrate at 31 March 2017 amounted to
EUR12.4 million (31 December 2016: EURnil million).
-- Working capital deficit improved from EUR25.4 million as at
31 December 2016 to EUR20.0 million as at 31 March 2017.
Unrestricted cash balance as of 31 March 2017 amounted to EUR9.8
million.
-- The Group achieved positive cash flows from operating
activities for the three months ended 31 March 2017 amounting to
EUR14.3 million (31 March 2016 : EUR1.5 million). Cash used for
investment activities was EUR5.4 million (31 March 2016: EUR8.3
million).
Corporate Highlights
-- Proyecto Touro - On 23 February 2017, Atalaya announced the
exercise of an option to acquire an initial 10% stake in Proyecto
Touro located in Galicia, north-west Spain. The agreement is based
on a staged earn-in process to acquire 80% of the brownfield copper
project.
-- Astor case - On 6 March 2017, judgment in the Astor Case was
handed down in the High Court of Justice in London. On 31 March
2017 declarations were made by the High Court giving effect to the
Judgment. The High Court found that, although the first instalment
of the deferred consideration under the master agreement with Astor
Holdings had not fallen due, the master agreement and its
provisions remain in place and, accordingly, Atalaya must apply any
excess cash (after payment of operating expenses, sustaining
capital expenditure, any senior debt service requirements and up to
US$10 million (for non-Proyecto Riotinto related expenses)) to pay
the deferred consideration in the master agreement and amounts due
in connection with the loan assignment, jointly amounting to
approximately EUR53 million. On 25 April 2017, Atalaya and Astor
applied for permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal. It is
likely that the applications will be ruled on by the end of Q3 2017
and if permission is granted that the appeal hearings will take
place in 2018.
Alberto Lavandeira, CEO commented:
"The first quarter of 2017 was strong both financially and
operationally as Proyecto Riotinto continues to perform well. The
combination of falling operating costs and improved levels of
production and recovery reflect our ongoing on-site efficiencies.
In addition, permitting was initiated at Proyecto Touro and we are
progressing our in-fill and step-out drilling programmes. In an
environment of declining new global copper supply, Atalaya
continues to advance its projects and remains a long term option on
the copper price."
This announcement contains information which, prior to its
publication constituted inside information for the purposes of
Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014.
Contacts:
Newgate Communications Charlie Chichester / James +44 20 7680
(Financial PR) Ash / James Browne 6550
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Martin Davison / Henry
Canaccord Genuity (NOMAD Fitzgerald-O'Connor / James +44 20 7523
and Joint Broker) Asensio 8000
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BMO Capital Markets (Joint Jeffrey Couch / Neil Haycock +44 20 7236
Broker) / Tom Rider 1010
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ATALAYA MINING PLC
MANAGEMENT'S REVIEW AND
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2017
(UNAUDITED)
Notice to Reader
The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated
financial statements of Atalaya Mining Plc have been prepared by
and are the responsibility of Atalaya Mining Plc's management. The
unaudited, condensed interim consolidated financial statements have
not been reviewed by Atalaya's auditors.
Introduction
This report provides an overview and analysis of the financial
results of operations of Atalaya Mining Plc and its subsidiaries
("Atalaya" and/or the "Group"), to enable the reader to assess
material changes in the financial position between 31 December 2016
and 31 March 2017 and results of operations for the three months
ended 31 March 2017 and 2016.
This report has been prepared as of 25 May 2017. The analysis,
hereby included, is intended to supplement and complement the
unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto ("Financial Statements") as at and for the three months
ended 31 March 2017. The reader should review the Financial
Statements in conjunction with the review of this report and with
the audited, consolidated financial statements for the year ended
31 December 2016, and the unaudited, condensed consolidated
financial statements for the three months ended 31 March 2017.
These documents can be found on the Atalaya website at
www.atalayamining.com.
Atalaya prepares its Financial Statements in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRSs"). The currency
referred to in this document is the Euro, unless otherwise
specified.
Forward-looking statements
This report may include certain "forward-looking statements" and
"forward-looking information" under applicable securities laws.
Except for statements of historical fact, certain information
contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are frequently characterised by words
such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe",
"anticipate", "estimate", and other similar words, or statements
that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur.
Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates
of management at the date the statements are made, and are based on
a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or
results to differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements. Assumptions upon which such
forward-looking statements are based include that all required
third party regulatory and governmental approvals will be obtained.
Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are
not within the control of Atalaya and there is no assurance they
will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause actual results
to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking
statements include changes in market conditions and other risk
factors discussed or referred to in this report and other documents
filed with the applicable securities regulatory authorities.
Although Atalaya has attempted to identify important factors that
could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially
from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be
other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be
anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that
forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Atalaya undertakes no obligation to
update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's
estimates or opinions should change except as required by
applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
1. Highlights - three months ended 31 March 2017
Operational performance
-- Copper production during Q1 2017 was 8,805 tonnes in
concentrate, maintaining similar production levels of the previous
quarter (Q4 2016: 8,938 tonnes). Q1 2016 copper in concentrate was
4,048 tonnes as commercial production was only declared in February
2016.
-- Sustainable recovery rate during Q1 2017 at expanded
throughput of 84.63% (Q1 2016: 82.93%), similar to Q4 2016
(84.47%).
-- 2.2 million tonnes of ore were processed during Q1 2017 (Q1
2016: 1.3 million tonnes). Ore processed during Q4 2016 was 2.0
million tonnes.
-- Atalaya maintains its copper production guidance of 34,000 to 40,000 tonnes for 2017.
Financial performance
-- Revenues of EUR25.6 million for Q1 2017 compared with EUR4.9 million in Q1 2016.
-- A reduction in cash costs during Q1 2017 to $1.83/lb of
copper (Q1 2016: $2.28/lb), compared with a cash cost of $1.95/lb
of copper in the previous quarter. All-in sustaining cost during Q1
2017 including capitalised stripping remain flat at $2.15/lb of
copper payable.
-- Positive Earnings Before Interest, Taxation, Depreciation and
Amortisation ("EBITDA") of EUR12.6 million in Q1 2017 compared with
a negative EBITDA of EUR2.5 million in Q1 2016. The increase of
EUR15.1 million in EBITDA was the result of an increase in the
volume of copper concentrate sold, lower cash costs and higher
realised copper prices.
-- Q1 2017 profit amounted to EUR5.2 million (or EUR4.5 cents
per share) compared with a loss for Q1 2016 of EUR3.3 million (or
EUR2.8 cents per share).
-- Inventories of concentrate at 31 March 2017 amounted to
EUR12.4 million (31 December 2016: EURnil million).
-- Working capital deficit improved from EUR25.4 million as at
31 December 2016 to EUR20.0 million as at 31 March 2017.
-- The Group achieved positive cash flows from operating
activities for the three months ended 31 March 2017 amounting to
EUR14.3 million (31 March 2016: EUR1.5 million). Cash used for
investment activities was EUR5.4 million (31 March 2016: EUR8.3
million).
2. Proyecto Touro
As previously announced, the Company exercised an option to
acquire a 10% interest in Proyecto Touro located in northwest
Spain. The acquisition of the brownfield copper project is based on
a staged earn-in process increasing from 10% and up to an 80%
interest once commercial production is declared.
The permitting process was initiated during Q1 2017, with
submission to the relevant authorities of the environmental impact
study, exploitation plan and rehabilitation plan. Geological,
hydrogeological and geotechnical studies have also been completed
and incorporated into the project designs.
In-fill and step-out drilling is ongoing across the property
with two RC drilling rigs and one DDH rig for a campaign totalling
7,900 metres. Resource modelling is well advanced based on both
historic and current knowledge of the deposit.
Metallurgical test work at feasibility study level was completed
during 2016 with modelling confirmed based on this latest
information. Further details are expected to be released before the
end of the second quarter.
Basic engineering is progressing with a view to completing a
capital and operating cost estimate as part of the NI 43-101
technical report. Long-lead items have been identified together
with suppliers' quotations.
3. Proyecto Riotinto overview of operational results
The following table presents a summarised statement of
operations for the three months ended 31 March 2017. Note that
commercial production was only declared in February 2016.
Three Three Three
months months months
ended ended ended
Units expressed in accordance 31 March 31 March 31 December
with the international system Unit 2017 2016* 2016**
of units (SI)
Ore mined t 2,312,590 1,133,761 2,299,356
Ore processed t 2,196,299 1,133,948 2,039,936
Copper ore grade % 0.48 0.43 0.52
Copper concentrate grade % 21.91 21.32 22.58
Copper recovery rate % 84.63 82.93 84.47
Copper concentrate t 40,182 19,171 39,578
Copper contained in concentrate t 8,805 4,048 8,938
Payable copper contained in
concentrate t 8,403 3,996 8,625
Cash cost $/lb payable 1.83 2.28 1.95
All-in sustaining cost $/lb payable 2.15 2.55 2.15
Note: The numbers in the above table may slightly differ between
them due to roundings.
* Commercial production started in February 2016.
** Quarterly operation data compared to prior quarter.
Mining and Processing
Production results at Proyecto Riotinto were in line with
targets for the quarter ended 31 March 2017. The operation set new
records for both throughput tonnage and copper recovery as 2.2
million tonnes of ore were milled at a recovery rate of 84.63%.
Mining operations continue to run according to mine plans.
Blending different ore types from the Cerro Colorado pit has
provided consistent feed quality to the processing plant which
resulted in higher than anticipated metallurgical recoveries with
good concentrate grades. Adjustments to geological modelling are
currently under evaluation to improve mine-to-mill efficiencies.
Drilling and blasting parameters have been adjusted to improve
fragmentation, loading rates and crushing capacity.
Surface re-contouring on the south waste dump has been initiated
as part of ongoing rehabilitation works and additional
rehabilitation methodologies are being evaluated.
Sustaining capital for the quarter was $0.6 million with a full
year forecast of $2.1 million. The majority of spending in the
quarter related to improvements in process water supply and
services, modifications to the processing flowsheet and upgrades at
the main incoming substation. A number of studies are under way to
further debottleneck processing capacity. Capital will also be
allocated to improve environmental requirements.
Exploration and Geology
Near-mine exploration drilling is under way with one RC drilling
rig and one DDH rig. The programme is designed to confirm the
lateral extension of Filon Sur as well as the northern extension of
the Atalaya pit. During the quarter 2,660 m were drilled, out of a
total of 7,200 m at Filon Sur and at the Atalaya pit.
An in-fill drilling campaign of 4,400 m at Cerro Colorado is
also under way with one RC drilling rig. This campaign is targeting
inferred resources with the objective of increasing confidence
levels and potential reclassification to indicate category.
4. Outlook
The forward-looking information contained in this section is
subject to the risk factors and assumptions contained in the
cautionary statement on forward-looking statements included in the
introduction note of this report.
Operations guidance
Proyecto Riotinto operational guidance for 2017 remains as
follows:
Range
Unit 2017
Ore processed t million 9.5
Concentrate dmt 150,000 - 180,000
Contained copper t 34,000 - 40,000
Copper head grade for 2017 is expected to average between 0.49%
Cu and 0.51% Cu with a recovery rate of approximately 79% to 82%.
Cash operating cost for 2017 is expected to be in the range of
$1.90/lb - $2.10/lb. All-in sustaining cost for 2017 is expected to
be in the range of $2.00/lb - $2.10/lb.
5. Overview of the financial results
The following table presents a summarised consolidated income
statements for the three months ended 31 March 2017, with
comparatives for the three months ended 31 March 2016.
Three Three
months months
ended ended
31 March 31 March
(Euro 000's) 2017 2016
Sales 25,648 4,896
Total operating costs (11,507) (4,448)
Corporate expenses (1,409) (2,808)
Exploration expenses (133) (162)
Other income 4 10
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EBITDA 12,603 (2,512)
Depreciation/amortisation (4,395) (609)
Net foreign exchange loss (274) (94)
Net finance cost (833) (36)
Tax charge (1,858) (6)
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Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to
owners of the parent 5,243 (3,257)
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Three months financial review
Revenues for the three-month period ended 31 March 2017 amounted
to EUR25.6 million (Q1 2016: EUR4.9 million). Copper production
levels during Q1 2017 increased as compared to production levels
during Q1 2016, (commercial production was only declared in
February 2016). Commercial production was followed by an expansion
which was declared mechanically completed in May 2016 to the
current plant capacity of 9.5Mtpa achieved in December 2016. Ore
processed in the plant was 2,196,299 tonnes. Average head grade
during Q1 2017 was 0.48% with average recovery levels of 84.63%.
All operating s improved from the Q1 2016 comparatives, and
remained stable as compared to Q4 2016 figures.
The overall production ratios resulted in the production of
8,805 tonnes of copper in Q1 2017, compared to 8,938 tonnes and
4,048 tonnes of copper during Q4 2016 and Q1 2016, respectively.
Higher production of copper, compared to Q1 2016, led to an
increase in both sales of concentrate and inventories held as at 31
March 2017 compared to 31 March 2016. As of 31 March 2017,
concentrate inventory amounted to 18,079 tonnes.
Operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortisation) for
the three month period ended 31 March 2017 amounted to EUR11.5
million compared to EUR4.4 million in Q1 2016. The increase was
mainly due to higher mining and processing variable costs directly
attributable to the increase of ore processed in the plant. In
relation to the administrative expenses, the cost for Q1 2017 was
EUR1.4 million, compared to EUR2.8 million in Q1 2016. However, in
terms of cost for actual production levels, the cost decreased from
$2.28/lb of payable copper in Q1 2016 to $1.83/lb of payable copper
in Q1 2017. Reduction in cash cost from 2016 was driven by
increasing production levels and also as compared with Q4 2016
owing to lower penalty levels and lower TC/RCs.
Administrative expenses include both corporate costs not
included in the cash cost calculations and administration costs of
the project, which are included in the cost calculations. The costs
excluded for cash cost calculation include directors' emoluments,
corporate legal costs and other corporate costs. Cash cost have
been calculated using payable tonnes of copper compared to produced
tonnes of copper reported in 2016.
Exploration costs for the three month period ended 31 March 2017
amounted to EUR133,000 compared to EUR162,000 in Q1 2016.
EBITDA for the three months ended 31 March 2017 amounted to a
profit of EUR12.6 million as a result of increase in volume of
copper concentrate sold and higher realised copper prices, as
compared to negative EBITDA in Q1 2016 amounted to (EUR2.5)
million. The main item below the EBITDA line is depreciation and
amortisation of EUR4.4 million (Q1 2016 EUR0.6 million).
Realised copper prices
The average prices of copper for the three months ended 31 March
2017 and 31 March 2016 are as summarised below:
Three months Three months
ended ended
(USD) 31 March 31 December
2017 2016
Realised copper price
per lb 2.48 2.18
Market copper price per
lb (period average) 2.64 2.40
6. Non-GAAP Measures
Atalaya has included certain non-IFRS measures including
"EBITDA", "Cash Operating Cost per pound of payable copper" and
"realised prices" in this report. Non-IFRS measures do not have any
standardised meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore they may
not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
These measures are intended to provide additional information and
should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for
indicators prepared in accordance with IFRS.
EBITDA includes gross sales net of penalties and discounts and
all operating costs in the operation, excluding finance, tax,
depreciation and amortisation expenses. The realised price for
copper concentrate is the average price of copper per tonne sold
over the period under analysis.
The Cash Operating Cost per pound of payable copper includes
cash operating costs, including treatment and refining charges
("TC/RC"), freight and distribution costs, and is net of by-product
metal credits. The Cash Operating Cost per pound of payable copper
indicator is consistent with the widely accepted industry standard
established by Wood Mackenzie and is also known as the C1 cash
cost.
7. Liquidity and capital resources
Atalaya monitors factors that could impact its liquidity as part
of the Atalaya's overall capital management strategy. Factors that
are monitored include, but are not limited to, the market price of
copper, foreign currency rates, production levels, operating costs,
capital costs and administrative costs.
The following is a summary of Atalaya's cash position as at 31
March 2017 and 31 December 2016 and cash flows for the three months
ended 31 March 2017 and 2016.
Liquidity information
31 March 31 December
(Euro 000's) 2017 2016
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents 9,761 885
Restricted cash 250 250
Working capital deficit (20,012) (25,382)
Three months Three months
ended ended
(Euro 000's) 31 March 31 March
2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities 14,275 1,474
Cash flows used in investing activities (5,399) (8,277)
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Net increase/(decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 8,876 (6,803)
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Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents as at 31 March 2017
increased to EUR9.8 million from EUR0.9 million at 31 December
2016. The increase in the cash balances is the result of reduction
in capital expenditures incurred in the period as well as the
increase in volume of copper concentrate sold, lower cash costs and
higher realised copper prices. Atalaya reported a working capital
deficiency of EUR20.0 million at 31 March 2017, compared with a
working capital deficiency of EUR25.4 million deficit at 31
December 2016.
Three months cash flow review
Cash and cash equivalents increased by EUR8.9 million during the
three months ended 31 March 2017. This was due to cash from
operating activities amounting to EUR14.3 million and cash used in
investing activities amounting to EUR5.4 million.
Cash generated from operating activities before working capital
changes was EUR12.3 million, and the working capital variances
resulted in cash inflows from operations amounted to EUR14.3
million. Atalaya increased its trade payables in the period by
EUR7.1 million and increased its inventory levels and reduced its
trade balances by EUR13.2 million and EUR8.4 million,
respectively.
Investing activities during the quarter consumed EUR5.4 million,
relating mainly from the deferred mining costs.
Foreign exchange
Foreign exchange rate movements can have a significant effect on
Atalaya's operations, financial position and results. Atalaya's
sales are denominated in U.S. dollars ("USD"), while Atalaya's
operating expenses, income taxes and other expenses are denominated
in Euros ("EUR") and to a much lesser extent in British Pounds
("GBP"). Accordingly, fluctuations in the exchange rates can
potentially impact the results of operations and carrying value of
assets and liabilities on the balance sheet.
During the three months ended 31 March 2017, Atalaya recognised
a foreign exchange loss of EUR274 million.
The following table summarises the movement in key currencies
versus the EUR:
Three months Three months
ended ended
31 March 31 March
2017 2016
Average rates for the periods
ended
GBP - EUR 0.86068 0.76974
USD - EUR 1.06554 1.10272
Spot rates as at
GBP - EUR 0.86196 0.78588
USD - EUR 1.07357 1.13123
During Q1 2017, Atalaya closed out all open short term currency
hedging agreements. Further information on the hedging agreements
is disclosed in the Financial Statements (Note 15).
8. Deferred consideration
Astor Case
On 6 March 2017, judgment in the case (the "Astor Case") brought
by Astor Management AG ("Astor") was handed down in the High Court
of Justice in London (the "Judgment"). On 31 March 2017
declarations were made by the High Court which give effect to the
Judgment. The High Court found that the deferred consideration
under the master agreement entered into between the Company, Astor
and others (the "Master Agreement") did not start to become payable
when permit approval was granted for the Rio Tinto Copper Project
("Proyecto Riotinto"). Accordingly, the first instalment of the
deferred consideration has not fallen due.
While the Court confirmed that the Group was not in breach of
any of its obligations, the Master Agreement and its provisions
remain in place.
As a consequence, the Judgment requires that, in accordance with
the Master Agreement, Atalaya Riotinto Minera, S.L.U. must apply
any excess cash (after payment of operating expenses, sustaining
capital expenditure, any senior debt service requirements and up to
US$10 million (for non-Proyecto Riotinto related expenses)) to pay
approximately EUR43.9 million of the deferred consideration due to
Astor under the Master Agreement and the amount of EUR9.1 million
payable under the loan assignment early.
Accordingly, the Group recorded the liability of EUR53 million
at fair value using a discount rate on an estimated excess cash
flow of Atalaya Riotinto Minera, S.L.U.
On 25 April 2017, Atalaya and Astor applied for permission to
appeal to the Court of Appeal. It is likely that the applications
will be ruled on by the end of Q3 2017 and if permission is granted
that the appeal hearings will take place in 2018.
More details on the Astor Case are included in Note 14 of the
Financial Statements that follow.
9. Risk factors
Due to the nature of Atalaya's business in the mining industry
it is subject to various risks that could materially impact the
future operating results of Atalaya and could cause actual events
to differ materially from those described in forward-looking
statements relating to Atalaya. Readers are encouraged to read and
consider the risk factors detailed in Atalaya's audited,
consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2016.
10. Critical accounting policies, estimates and accounting changes
The preparation of Atalaya's Financial Statements in accordance
with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect amounts reported in the Financial Statements and
accompanying notes. There is a full discussion and description of
Atalaya's critical accounting policies in the audited consolidated
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016.
11. Other information
Additional information about Atalaya Mining Plc is available at
www.atalayamining.com
Condensed interim consolidated income statements
(unaudited)
Three Three
months months
ended ended
31 March 31 March
(Euro 000's) Notes 2017 2016
Gross sales 25,648 4,896
Realised gains on derivative financial - -
instruments held for trading
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Sales 25,648 4,896
Operating costs and mine site administrative
expenses (11,498) (4,414)
Mine site depreciation and amortization (4,392) (605)
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Gross income/(loss) 9,758 (123)
Corporate expenses (1,402) (2,808)
Corporate depreciation (3) (4)
Share based benefits (16) (34)
Exploration expenses (133) (162)
Operating profit/(loss) 8,204 (3,131)
Other income 4 10
Net foreign exchange loss (274) (94)
Net finance costs 4 (833) (36)
Profit / (loss) before tax 7,101 (3,251)
Tax charge (1,858) (6)
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Profit/(loss) for the period attributable
to owners of the parent 5,243 (3,257)
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Earnings/(loss) per share from operations
attributable to equity holders of the parent
during the period :
Basic earnings/(loss) per share (expressed
in cents per share) 5 4.5 (2.8)
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Fully diluted earnings/(loss) per share
(expressed in cents per share) 4.4 (2.8)
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Profit/(loss) for the period 5,243 (3,257)
Other comprehensive income:
Change in value of available-for-sale investments (34) 32
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the
period attributable to equity holders of
the parent 5,209 (3,225)
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The notes on pages 14 to 28 are an integral part of these
condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
Condensed interim consolidated statements of financial
position
(unaudited)
31 March 31 December
(Euro 000's) Notes 2017 2016
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 6 192,473 191,380
Intangible assets 7 59,977 59,715
Trade and other receivables 211 206
Deferred tax asset 12,202 12,196
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264,863 263,497
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Current assets
Inventories 8 19,434 6,195
Trade and other receivables 9 21,949 29,850
Available-for-sale investments 227 261
Cash and cash equivalents 10,011 1,135
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51,621 37,441
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Total assets 316,484 300,938
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Equity and liabilities
Equity attributable to owners of the
parent
Share capital 10 11,632 11,632
Share premium 10 277,238 277,238
Other reserves 11 6,099 5,667
Accumulated losses (100,732) (105,975)
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Total equity 194,237 188,562
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Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables 12 105 115
Provisions 13 5,579 5,092
Deferred consideration 14 44,930 44,346
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50,614 49,553
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 12 69,752 62,592
Taxation 1,881 16
Derivative instruments - 215
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71,633 62,823
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Total liabilities 122,247 112,376
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Total equity and liabilities 316,484 300,938
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The notes on pages 14 to 28 are an integral part of these
condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
Condensed interim consolidated statements of changes in
equity
(unaudited)
Share Share Other Accumulated
(Euro 000's) capital premium reserves losses Total
At 1 January 2016 11,632 277,238 5,508 (118,012) 176,366
Loss for the period (3,257) (3,257)
Change in value of available-for-sale
investment - - 32 - 32
Bonus shares issued in escrow - - 32 - 32
Recognition of share based
payments - - 34 - 34
========== ========== ========== ============ ==========
At 31 March 2016 11,632 277,238 5,606 (121,269) 173,207
Profit for the period - - - 15,294 15,294
Change in value of available-for-sale
investment - - (73) - (73)
Bonus shares issued in escrow - - 31 - 31
Recognition of share based
payments - - 103 - 103
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At 31 December 2016 11,632 277,238 5,667 (105,975) 188,562
Profit for the period - - - 5,243 5,243
Change in value of available-for-sale
investment - - (34) - (34)
Depletion factor - - 450 - 450
Recognition of share based
payments - - 16 - 16
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At 31 March 2017 11,632 277,238 6,099 (100,732) 194,237
========== ========== ========== ============ ==========
The notes on pages 14 to 28 are an integral part of these
condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
Condensed interim consolidated statements of cash flows
(unaudited)
Notes Three Three
months months
ended ended
31 March 31 March
(Euro 000's) 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit /(loss) before tax 7,101 (3,251)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 6 3,526 495
Amortisation of intangibles 7 869 114
Recognition of share-based payments 11 16 34
Bonus share issued in escrow 11 - 32
Interest income 4 (16) (14)
Interest expense 4 241 27
Interest on deferred consideration 4 584 -
Rehabilitation cost 4 24 23
Unrealised foreign exchange loss on financing (75) -
activities
========== ==========
Cash inflows/(outflows) from operating
activities before working capital changes 12,270 (2,540)
Changes in working capital:
Inventories 8 (13,239) (7,501)
Trade and other receivables 9 8,359 5,075
Trade and other payables 12 7,150 6,490
Provisions (24) (23)
========== ==========
Cash flows from operations 14,516 1,501
Interest paid (241) (27)
Net cash from in operating activities 14,275 1,474
========== ==========
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 6 (4,294) (8,291)
Purchase of intangible assets 7 (1,131) -
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment 10
Interest received 4 16 14
========== ==========
Net cash used in investing activities (5,399) (8,277)
========== ==========
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 8,876 (6,803)
Cash and cash equivalents:
At beginning of the period 1,135 18,618
========== ==========
At end of the period 10,011 11,815
========== ==========
The notes on pages 14 to 28 are an integral part of these
condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
1. General information
Country of incorporation
Atalaya Mining Plc ("Atalaya Mining" and/or the "Company"), and
its subsidiaries ("Atalaya" and/or the "Group"), was incorporated
in Cyprus on 17 September 2004 as a private company with limited
liability under the Companies Law, Cap. 113 and was converted to a
public limited liability company on 26 January 2005. Its registered
office is at 1 Lampousa Street, Nicosia, Cyprus. The Group has
offices in Minas de Riotinto in Spain and in Nicosia, Cyprus. The
Company was listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange
in May 2005 and on the TSX on 20 December 2010.
Change of name and share consolidation
Following the Company's Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") on
13 October 2015, the change of name from EMED Mining Public Limited
to Atalaya Mining Plc became effective on 21 October 2015. On the
same day, the consolidation of ordinary shares came into effect,
whereby all shareholders received one new ordinary share of nominal
value Stg GBP0.075 for every 30 existing ordinary shares of nominal
value Stg GBP0.0025.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries is to
operate the recently commissioned Rio Tinto Copper Project
("Proyecto Riotinto") and to explore and develop metal production
operations in Europe, with an initial focus on copper. The strategy
is to evaluate and prioritise metal production opportunities in
several jurisdictions throughout the well-known belts of base and
precious metals mineralisation in the European region.
2. Basis of preparation and accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS). IFRS comprise the standard issued by the
International Accounting Standard Board ("IASB"), and IFRS
Interpretations Committee ("IFRICs") as issued by the IASB.
Additionally, the consolidated financial statements have also been
prepared in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the European
Union (EU), using the historical cost convention.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are
unaudited and include the financial statements of the Company and
its subsidiary undertakings. They have been prepared using
accounting bases and policies consistent with those used in the
preparation of the consolidated financial statements of the Company
and the Group for the year ended 31 December 2016. These condensed
interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the
disclosures required for annual financial statements, and
accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and other information set out in the Company's
31 December 2016 Annual Report. The accounting policies are
unchanged from those disclosed in the annual consolidated financial
statements.
The Directors have formed a judgment at the time of approving
the financial statements that there is a reasonable expectation
that the Company and the Group have adequate available resources to
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on
the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern
which assumes that the Group will realise its assets and discharge
its liabilities in the normal course of business. Management has
carried out an assessment of the going concern assumption and has
concluded that the Group's will generate sufficient cash and cash
equivalents to continue operating for the next twelve months.
Fair value estimation
The fair values of the Company's financial assets and
liabilities approximate their carrying amounts at the reporting
date.
The fair value of financial instruments traded in active
markets, such as publicly traded trading and available--for--sale
financial assets is based on quoted market prices at the reporting
date. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the
Company is the current bid price. The appropriate quoted market
price for financial liabilities is the current ask price.
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in
an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. The
Company uses a variety of methods, such as estimated discounted
cash flows, and makes assumptions that are based on market
conditions existing at the reporting date.
Fair value measurements recognised in the consolidated statement
of financial position
The following table provides an analysis of financial
instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at
fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which
the fair value is observable.
-- Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted
prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities.
-- Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs
other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are
observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as
prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
-- Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from
valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability
that are not based on observable market data (unobservable
inputs).
Financial assets
(Euro 000's) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
31 March 2017
Available for sale financial assets 227 - - 227
-------- -------- -------- ------
Total 227 - - 227
-------- -------- -------- ------
31 December 2016
Available for sale financial assets 261 - - 261
-------- -------- -------- ------
Total 261 - - 261
-------- -------- -------- ------
Use and revision of accounting estimates
The preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial
statements requires the making of estimations and assumptions that
affect the recognised amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. The
estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical
experience and various other factors that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the
basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and
underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions
to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the
estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in
the period of the revision and future periods if the revision
affects both current and future periods.
Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRSs)
The Group has adopted all the new and revised IFRSs and
International Accounting Standards (IASs) which are relevant to its
operations and are effective for accounting periods commencing on 1
January 2017. The adoption of these Standards did not have a
material effect on the condensed interim consolidated financial
statements.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The fair values of the Group's financial assets and liabilities
approximate their carrying amounts at the reporting date. Estimates
and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical
experience and other factors, including expectations of future
events that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future.
The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom
equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions
that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to
the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next
financial year are unchanged from those disclosed in the annual
consolidated financial statements.
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or
constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable
that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the
obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. If
the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are
discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where
appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting
is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time
is recognised as a finance cost.
3. Business and geographical segments
Business segments
The Group has only one distinct business segment, being that of
mining operations, mineral exploration and development.
Geographical segments
The Group's mining and exploration activities are located in
Spain and its administration is based in Cyprus.
(Euro 000's) Cyprus Spain Other Total
Three months ended 31 March 2017
Sales 25,648 - - 25,648
======== ========= ====== =========
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation
and Amortisation (EBITDA) 23,734 (11,140) 9 12,603
Depreciation/amortisation charge (3) (4,392) - (4,395)
Net finance income/(cost) 189 (1,022) - (833)
Foreign exchange (loss) / gain (292) 18 - (274)
Profit/(Loss) for the period before
taxation 23,628 (16,536) 9 7,101
======== ========= ======
Tax charge (1,858)
=========
Net profit for the period 5,243
=========
Total assets 1,852 314,625 7 316,484
======== ========= ====== =========
Total liabilities (25,861) (96,367) (19) (122,247)
======== ========= ====== =========
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment 3 3,523 - 3,526
======== ========= ====== =========
Amortisation of intangible assets - 869 - 869
======== ========= ====== =========
Total net additions of non-current assets - 5,770 - 5,770
======== ========= ====== =========
Three months ended 31 March 2016
Sales 4,896 - - 4,896
======== ========= ====== ===========
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation
and Amortisation (EBITDA) (978) (1,530) (4) (2,512)
Depreciation/amortisation charge (4) (605) - (609)
Finance cost - (36) - (36)
Foreign exchange (loss) / gain (96) 2 - (94)
-------- --------- ------ -----------
Loss for the period before taxation (1,078) (2,169) (4) (3,251)
-------- --------- ------
Tax charge (6)
===========
Net loss for the period (3,257)
===========
Total assets 3,972 223,504 5 227,481
======== ========= ====== ===========
Total liabilities (81) (54,144) (49) (54,274)
======== ========= ====== ===========
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment 4 491 - 495
======== ========= ====== ===========
Amortisation of intangible assets - 114 - 114
======== ========= ====== ===========
Total net additions of non-current assets - 8,291 - 8,291
======== ========= ====== ===========
4. Net finance cost
Three months Three months
ended 31 ended
March 2017 31 March
2016
(Euro 000's)
Interest expense :
Debt to department of social security and
other interest 172 27
Interest on copper concentrate prepayment 69 -
Deferred consideration 584 -
Interest income (16) (14)
Rehabilitation cost (Note 13) 24 23
833 36
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5. Basic and fully diluted loss per share
The calculation of the basic and fully diluted loss per share
attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the parent is based
on the following data:
Three months Three
ended 31 months
March ended
2017 31 March
(Euro 000's) 2016
Parent (867) (1,078)
Subsidiaries 6,110 (2,179)
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Profit/(loss) attributable to the ordinary
holders of the parent 5,243 (3,257)
------------- ----------
Weighted number of ordinary shares for the
purposes of basic profit/(loss) per share
(000's) 116,680 116,680
------------- ----------
Basic profit/(loss) per share:
Basic profit/(loss) per share (cents) 4.5 (2.8)
------------- ----------
Weighted number of ordinary shares for the
purposes of fully diluted profit/(loss) per
share (000's) 118,445 116,680
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Fully diluted loss per share (cents) :
Fully diluted profit/(loss) per share (cents) 4.4 (2.8)
------------- ----------
6. Property, plant and equipment
Plant Assets Deferred
(Euro 000's) Land and Mineral under mining Other
and buildings machinery rights construction costs(2) assets(3) Total
Cost
At 1 January
2016 39,061 23,046 950 94,525 10,334 1,026 168,942
Additions - 8,233 - - - 58 8,291
Reclassifications - 65,822 - (57,007) (8,815) - -
Reclassifications
- intangibles - 1,589 - - - - 1,589
--------------- ----------- -------- ---------------- ----------- ----------- --------
At 31 March
2016 39,061 98,690 950 37,518 1,519 1,084 178,822
Additions 1,121(1) 7,750 - - 13,848 106 22,825
Reclassifications 6 38,465 - (36,952) (1,519) - -
Reclassifications
- intangibles - 25 (50) - - (247) (272)
Disposals - - - - - (37) (37)
Written off - - (900) - - (68) (968)
--------------- ----------- -------- ---------------- ----------- ----------- --------
At 31 December
2016 40,188 144,930 - 566 13,848 838 200,370
Additions 334 - - 543 3,751 - 4,628
Disposals - - - - - (53) (53)
At 31 March
2017 40,522 144,930 - 1,109 17,599 785 204,945
--------------- ----------- -------- ---------------- ----------- ----------- --------
Depreciation
At 1 January
2016 - - - - - 518 518
Charge/(correction)
for the period 461 156 - - - (122) 495
--------------- ----------- -------- ---------------- ----------- ----------- --------
At 31 March
2016 461 156 - - - 396 1,013
Charge for the
period 1,275 4,776 - - 1,758 339 8,148
Reclassifications - 141 - - - (141) -
Reclassifications
-intangibles - - - - - (81) (81)
Disposals - - - - - (25) (25)
Impairment - - 900 - - 3 903
Written off - - (900) - - (68) (968)
--------------- ----------- -------- ---------------- ----------- ----------- --------
At 31 December
2016 1,736 5,073 - - 1,758 423 8,990
Charge for the
period 556 2,068 - - 876 26 3,526
Disposals - - - - - (44) (44)
At 31 March
2017 2,292 7,141 - - 2,634 405 12,472
--------------- ----------- -------- ---------------- ----------- ----------- --------
Net book value
At 31 March
2017 38,230 137,789 - 1,109 14,965 380 192,473
--------------- ----------- -------- ---------------- ----------- ----------- --------
At 31 December
2016 38,452 139,857 - 566 12,090 415 191,380
--------------- ----------- -------- ---------------- ----------- ----------- --------
(1) Rehabilitation provision
(2) Stripping costs
(3) Includes motor vehicles, furniture, fixtures and office
equipment which are depreciated over 5-10 years.
The above property, plant and equipment is located in Cyprus and
Spain.
7. Intangible assets
(Euro 000's) Permits Licences,
of Rio R&D and
Tinto Project software Goodwill Total
Cost
At 1 January 2016 20,158 - 9,333 29,491
Reclassifications - property,
plant and equipment (1,589) - - (1,589)
--------------- ------------ ----------- --------
At 31 March 2016 18,569 - 9,333 27,902
Additions 42,244(1) 1,334 - 43,578
Reclassifications - property,
plant and equipment (25) 297 - 272
Other reclassifications (28) 54 - 26
--------------- ------------ ----------- --------
At 31 December 2016 60,760 1,685 9,333 71,778
Additions - 1,131 - 1,131
At 31 March 2017 60,760 2,816 9,333 72,909
--------------- ------------ ----------- --------
Amortisation
On 1 January 2016 - - 9,333 9,333
Charge for the period 114 - - 114
--------------- ------------ ----------- --------
At 31 March 2016 114 - 9,333 9,447
Charge for the period 2,493 42 - 2,535
Reclassifications - property,
plant and equipment - 81 - 81
--------------- ------------ ----------- --------
At 31 December 2016 2,607 123 9,333 12,063
Charge for the period 855 14 - 869
At 31 March 2017 3,462 137 9,333 12,932
--------------- ------------ ----------- --------
Net book value
At 31 March 2017 57,298 2,679 - 59,977
--------------- ------------ ----------- --------
At 31 December 2016 58,153 1,562 - 59,715
--------------- ------------ ----------- --------
(1) This addition relates to the deferred consideration as at 1 February 2016 (Note 14)
The useful life of the intangible assets is estimated to be not
less than 16 1/2 years according to the revised Reserves and
Resources statement released in July 2016. The ultimate recoupment
of balances carried forward in relation to areas of interest or all
such assets including intangibles is dependent on successful
development, and commercial exploitation, or alternatively sale of
the respective areas. The Group conducts impairment testing on an
annual basis unless indicators of impairment are present at the
reporting date.
In considering the carrying value of the assets at Proyecto
Riotinto, including the intangible assets and any impairment
thereof, the Group assessed the carrying values having regard to
(a) the current recovery value (less costs to sell) and (b) the net
present value of potential cash flows from operations. In both
cases, the estimated net realisable values exceeded current
carrying values and thus no impairment has been recognised.
Goodwill of EUR9,333,000 arose on the acquisition of the
remaining 49% of the issued share capital of Atalaya Riotinto
Minera S.L.U. ("ARM") back in September 2008. This amount was fully
impaired on acquisition, in the absence of the mining license back
in 2008.
8. Inventories
(Euro 000's) 31 March 31 Dec
2017 2016
Finished products 12,410 -
Materials and supplies 6,583 5,647
Work in progress 441 548
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19,434 6,195
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9. Trade and other receivables
(Euro 000's) 31 March 31 Dec
2017 2016
Non-current
Deposits 211 206
--------- -------
211 206
--------- -------
Current
Trade receivables 3,551 15,082
Receivables from related parties (Note 17.3
ii) 68 68
Receivables from shareholders (Note 17.3
iii) 4,139 2,024
Deposits and prepayments 520 522
VAT 12,520 11,187
Other receivables 1,151 967
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21,949 29,850
--------- -------
The fair values of trade and other receivables approximate to
their carrying amounts as presented above.
10. Share capital and share premium
Share Share
Shares Capital premium Total
000's StgGBP'000 StgGBP'000 StgGBP'000
Authorised
Ordinary shares of Stg GBP0.075
each* 200,000 15,000 - 15,000
--------- ------------ ------------ ---------------
000's Euro Euro Euro
000's 000's 000's
Issued and fully paid
Balance at 1 January 2017 and
31 March 2017 116,680 11,632 277,238 288,870
--------- ------------ ------------ ---------------
Authorised capital
The Company's authorised share capital is 200,000,000 ordinary
shares of Stg GBP0.075 each.
Issued capital
2017
No shares were issued in the period from 1 January 2017 to 31
March 2017.
Warrants
The Company has issued warrants to advisers to the Group.
Warrants, noted below, expire three or five years after the grant
date and have exercise prices ranging from Stg GBP1.425 to Stg
GBP3.150.
Details of share warrants outstanding as at 31 March 2017:
Number of warrants
Outstanding warrants at 1 January 2016 and 31 March 2017 365,354
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11. Other reserves
Share Bonus Depletion Available-for-sale
(Euro 000's) option share factor investment Total
At 1 January 2016 6,247 145 - (884) 5,508
Change in value of available-for-sale
investment - - - 32 32
Bonus shares issued in escrow - 32 - - 32
Recognition of share based
payments 34 - - - 34
-------- ------- ------------ ------------------- --------
At 31 March 2016 6,281 177 - (852) 5,606
Bonus shares issued in escrow - 31 - - 31
Change in value of available-for-sale
investment - - - (73) (73)
Recognition of share based
payments 103 - - - 103
-------- ------- ------------ ------------------- --------
At 31 December 2016 6,384 208 - (925) 5,667
Change in value of available-for-sale
investments - - - (34) (34)
Recognition of share based
payments 16 - - - 16
Recognition of the Depletion
factor - - 450 - 450
-------- ------- ------------ ------------------- --------
At 31 March 2017 6,400 208 450 (959) 6,099
-------- ------- ------------ ------------------- --------
Share options
On 23 February 2017, the Company has granted 900,000 incentive
share options to Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
("PDMRs") and management in accordance with the Company's Share
Option Plan 2013.
The share options expire five years from the date of grant, have
an exercise price of 144.0 pence per share, based on the minimum
share price in the five days preceding the grant date and vest in
three equal tranches - one third on grant, one third on the first
anniversary of the original grant date and one third on the second
anniversary of the original grant date.
Details of share options outstanding as at 31 March 2017:
Number of share options 000's
Outstanding options at 1 January 2017 500
- Issued during the reporting period 900
------------------------------
Outstanding options at 31 March 2017 1,400
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12. Trade and other payables
(Euro 000's) 31 March 31 Dec 2016
2017
Non-current
Land options 105 115
--------- ------------
105 115
--------- ------------
Current
Trade payables 61,716 49,309
Payable to shareholders (Note 17.3
iii) - 12
Copper concentrate prepayment 4,560 8,684
Social Security* 857 1,741
Land options and mortgage 791 790
Accruals 1,825 1,826
Other 3 230
--------- ------------
69,752 62,592
--------- ------------
The fair values of trade and other payables due within one year
approximate to their carrying amounts as presented above.
* On 25 May 2010 ARM recognised a debt with the Social
Security's General Treasury in Spain amounting to EUR16.9 million
that was incurred by a previous owner in order to stop the
execution process by Public Auction of the land over which Social
Security had a lien. EUR16.0 million has been repaid to date.
Originally payable over 5 years, the repayment schedule was
subsequently extended until June 2017.
13. Provisions
Rehabilitation
(Euro 000's) Legal costs costs Total costs
1 January 2016 - 3,971 3,971
Revision of discount rate - 732 732
Revision of estimates - 296 296
Accretion expense - 93 93
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At 31 December 2016 - 5,092 5,092
Charge to profit and loss as operating
costs 129 334 463
Charge to profit and loss as finance
cost - 24 24
-------------- --------------- --------------
At 31 March 2017 129 5,450 5,579
-------------- --------------- --------------
(Euro 000's) 31 March 31 Dec
2017 2016
Non-current 5,579 5,092
Current - -
--------- -------
Total 5,579 5,092
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Rehabilitation provision represents the accrued cost required to
provide adequate restoration and rehabilitation upon the completion
of production activities. These amounts will be settled when
rehabilitation is undertaken, generally over the project's
life.
14. Deferred consideration
In September 2008, the Group moved to 100% ownership of ARM (and
thus full ownership of Proyecto Riotinto) by acquiring the
remaining 49% of the issued capital of ARM. At the time of the
acquisition, certain companies in the Group signed a master
agreement with Astor (the "Master Agreement") which includes the
potential payment of deferred consideration of EUR43.8 million (the
"Deferred Consideration") and up-tick payments of up to EUR15.9
million depending on the price of copper (the "Up-tick Payments").
These potential payments are in consideration of (a) all parties to
the Master Agreement accepting the legal structure of ARM (formerly
Emed Tartessus); (b) the parties agreeing to waive claims and
rights under various agreements relating to ARM and Proyecto
Riotinto entered into prior to the Master Agreement; and (c) the
provision of indemnities by Astor and its related parties in favour
of the Company and Atalaya Riotinto Project (UK) Limited and the
agreement by Astor and its related parties not to pursue litigation
against the Company or ARM.
The obligation to pay the Deferred Consideration and the Up-tick
Payments is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
(the "Conditions"): (a) all authorisations to restart mining
activities in Proyecto Riotinto having been granted by the Junta de
Andalucía ("Permit Approval"); and (b) the Group securing senior
debt finance and related guarantee facilities for a sum sufficient
to restart mining operations at Proyecto Riotinto ("Senior Debt
Facility") and being able to draw down funds under the Senior Debt
Facility.
Subject to satisfaction of the Conditions, the Deferred
Consideration and the Up-tick Payments are payable over a period of
six or seven years (the "Payment Period"). In addition to the
satisfaction of the Conditions, the Up-tick Payments are only be
payable if, during the relevant period, the average price of copper
per tonne is US$6,614 or more (US$3.00/lb).
14. Deferred consideration (continued)
The Company has also entered into a credit assignment agreement
with a related company of Astor, Astor Resources AG (previously
Shorthorn AG), pursuant to which the benefit of outstanding loans
were assigned to the Company in consideration for the payment of
EUR9.1 million to Astor Resources (the "Loan Assignment"). Payment
under the Loan Assignment is also subject to satisfaction of the
Conditions and is payable in instalments over the Payment
Period.
As security, inter alia, for the obligation to pay the Deferred
Consideration, the Up-tick Payments and the Loan Assignment,
Atalaya Riotinto Project (UK) Limited (previously EMED Holdings
(UK) Limited) has granted pledges to Astor Resources over the
issued capital of ARM and the Company has provided a parent company
guarantee.
As at the date of this report, the Condition relating to Permit
Approval has been satisfied. However, the Group has not entered
into arrangements in connection with a Senior Debt Facility and, in
the absence of drawdown of funds by the Group pursuant to a Senior
Debt Facility, the Conditions have not been satisfied.
On 6 March 2017, judgment in the Astor Case was handed down in
the High Court of Justice in London. On 31 March 2017 declarations
were made by the High Court which give effect to the Judgment.
In summary, the High Court found that the Deferred Consideration
did not start to become payable when Permit Approval was granted.
In addition, the intra-group loans by which funding for the restart
of mining operations was made available to ARM did not constitute a
Senior Debt Facility so as to trigger payment of the Deferred
Consideration. Accordingly, the first instalment of the Deferred
Consideration has not fallen due.
Astor failed to show that there had been a breach of the all
reasonable endeavours obligation contained in the Master Agreement
to obtain a Senior Debt Facility or that the Group had acted in bad
faith in not obtaining a Senior Debt Facility. While the Court
confirmed that the Group was not in breach of any of its
obligations, the Master Agreement and its provisions remain in
place. Accordingly, other than up to US$10 million a year which may
be required for non-Proyecto Riotinto related expenses, ARM cannot
make, declare or pay any dividend, distribution or any repayment of
the money lent to it by companies in the Group until the
consideration under the Master Agreement (including the Deferred
Consideration) has been paid in full.
As a consequence, the Judgment requires that, in accordance with
the Master Agreement, ARM must apply any excess cash (after payment
of operating expenses, sustaining capital expenditure, any senior
debt service requirements and up to US$10 million (for non-Proyecto
Riotinto related expenses)) to pay the consideration due to Astor
(including the Deferred Consideration and the amount of EUR9.1
million payable under the Loan Assignment) early. The Court
confirmed that the obligation to pay consideration early out of
excess cash does not apply to the Up-tick Payments and the Judgment
notes that the only situation in which the Up-tick Payments could
ever become payable is in the unlikely event that mining operations
stop at Proyecto Riotinto and a Senior Debt Facility is then
secured for a sum sufficient to restart mining operations.
While the Judgment confirms that the cash sweep provisions of
the Master Agreement require ARM to repay the Loan Assignment
early, it does not extend to the credit assignment agreement which
is governed by Spanish law. The Judgment therefore does not provide
any clarity on whether the Conditions have been met in respect of
payment of Loan Assignment and there remains significant doubts
concerning the legal obligation to pay the Loan Assignment pursuant
to the terms of the credit assignment agreement.
Before the Judgment dated 6 March 2017, the Company had not
recognised the Deferred Consideration on the basis that the payment
of the amounts was not considered probable. The Judgment required
the Group to revisit its estimates and assumptions as at and for
the year ended 31 December 2016. Accordingly, the Group recorded
the liability at fair value using a discount rate on an estimated
excess cash flow of ARM.
As at 31 March 2017, the Group has updated the estimation of the
excess cash flows and the fair value of the Deferred Consideration.
The main assumptions of the net present value are as follows:
Gross amount: EUR53,000,000
Discount rate: 5.5%
Net present value: EUR 44,930,017.47
14. Deferred consideration (continued)
THE GROUP
The fair values disclosed are provisional as of 31 March 2017
due to the complexity of the Master Agreement, and the inherently
uncertain nature of the assumptions to calculate the future cash
flows of ARM.
When determining the net present value of the Deferred
Consideration, the Group has used historical facts and future
assumptions, based on opinions and estimates on the excess cash to
be generated at ARM.
Many of these assumptions are based on factors such as
commodities prices, cost of operations, future settlements on
current and future trade creditors and debtors and other events
that are not within the control of Atalaya.
On 25 April 2017, Atalaya and Astor applied for permission to
appeal to the Court of Appeal. It is likely that the applications
will be ruled on by the end of Q3 2017 and if permission is granted
that the appeal hearings will take place in 2018.
15. Derivative instruments
15.1. Foreign exchange contract
As at 31 December 2016, Atalaya had certain short term foreign
exchange contracts with the following relevant information:
Foreign exchange contracts - Euro/USD
Period Contract type Amount in USD Contract rate Strike
------------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- -------
June 2016 - March FX Forward
2017 - Put 5,000,000 1.0955 n/a
FX Forward
- Call 10,000,000 1.0955 1.0450
The counter parties of the foreign exchange agreements are third
parties.
In February 2017, the Group entered into certain foreign
exchange hedging contracts to offset the agreements noted above
before its expiration date. The contracts were signed with the same
financial institution and resulted in a loss of EUR9,000 which was
recorded as financial expense during the quarter.
15.2. Commodity contract
During the three months ended 31 March 2017, the Company had not
entered into any hedging contract.
16. Acquisition, incorporation and disposal of subsidiaries
During the three months ended 31 March 2017, the company
announced the exercise of the option to acquire 10% of Touro
Project. Further details are given in Note 20.
On 10 March 2017, Atalaya Touro (UK) Limited was incorporated.
Atalaya Mining Plc is its sole shareholder.
17. Related party transactions
The following transactions were carried out with related
parties:
17.1 Compensation of key management personnel
The total remuneration and fees of Directors (including
Executive Directors) and other key management personnel was as
follows:
Three months Three months
(Euro 000's) ended ended
31 March 31 March
2017 2016
Directors' remuneration and fees 180 175
Share option-based benefits to directors 2 14
Bonus shares issued to director, in escrow - 32
Key management personnel remuneration 93 95
Share option-based and other benefits to
key management personnel 9 8
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284 324
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17.2 Share-based benefits
The directors and key management personnel have been granted
900,000 options during the three month period.
17.3 Transactions with related parties/shareholders
i) Transaction with shareholders
Three months Three months
(Euro 000's) ended ended
31 March 31 March
2017 2016
Trafigura PTE LTD ("Trafigura") - Sales
of goods (pre commissioning sales offset
against the cost of constructing assets) - 2,549
Trafigura- Sales of goods 9,687 4,896
Orion Mine Finance (Master) Fund I LP ("Orion")
- Sales of goods (4) -
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9,683 7,445
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ii) Period-end balances with related parties
(Euro 000's) 31 March 31 Dec 2016
2017
Receivables from related parties:
Fundacion Atalaya Riotinto 12 12
Recursos Cuenca Minera S.L. 56 56
Total (Note 9) 68 68
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The above debtor balance arising from sales of goods bears no
interest and is repayable on demand
iii) Period-end balances with shareholders
(Euro 000's) 31 March 31 Dec 2016
2017
Trafigura - Debtor balance (Note 9) 4,139 2,024
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Orion - Creditor balance (Note 12) - (12)
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The above debtor balance arising from the pre-commissioning
sales of goods bear no interest and is repayable on demand.
18. Contingent liabilities
Judicial and administrative cases
In the normal course of business, the Company may be involved in
legal proceedings, claims and assessments. Such matters are subject
to many uncertainties, and outcomes are not predictable with
assurance. Legal fees for such matters are expensed as incurred and
the Company accrues for adverse outcomes as they become probable
and estimable.
The Company has been named a defendant in several legal actions
in Spain, the outcome of which is not determinable as at March 31,
2017. Unless otherwise noted, no provision for these claims has
been reflected in these financial statements
Industrial discharges from the Tailings Management Facility
2010
On 23 September 2010, ARM was notified that the Andalucían Water
Authority ("AWA") had initiated a Statement of Objections and
Opening of File (the "Administrative File 2010") following
allegations by third parties of unauthorised industrial discharges
from the Tailings Management Facility ("TMF") at the Rio Tinto
Copper Mine in the winter months of late 2010 and early 2011. These
assertions are judicial (alleging negligence) and administrative
(alleging damage to the environment) in nature. At that time, the
Company owned 33% of the TMF and the owners of the remaining 67%
are co-defendants (Rumbo and Zeitung).
In December 2011, the judicial claims were dismissed in the
initial discovery phase by the appeals Court (upholding a lower
court decision) finding that the controlled discharges of excess
rainwater were force majeure events carried out to protect the
stability of the TMF, thereby ensuring public safety and protection
of the environment (the "Court Decisions").
Given that all judicial claims were dismissed in the very early
stages of the court's investigation, no formal charges were ever
made against ARM or against any of its Directors or Officers.
Now that the Court Decisions are final, the Administrative File
2010, which can only result in a monetary sanction against the
co-defendants, was re-opened in 2012. The defence arguments
successfully used in a later case which has been dismissed on 11
February 2015 (see below) will be used in the defence of
Administrative File 2010 and the management is positive that they
will be accepted.
On January 2, 2013 ARM, Rumbo and Zeitung were notified of a
Resolution of Fine and Damages (in a total amount of
EUR1,867,958.39). In February 2013 ARM appealed this Resolution and
the Court has agreed that the Fine and Damages amount be secured by
a mortgage over certain properties owned by ARM until the final
decision on the alleged discharges is known.
In the Company's view, no "industrial discharge" took place, but
rather a force majeure controlled discharge of excess rainwater
accumulated in the TMF since industrial operations ceased in the
early 2000's with no actual damage to the environment having taken
place. In the Company's view it is unlikely that any fine or
sanction will be imposed against ARM once the Administrative File
2010 reaches its final conclusion after all appeals are exhausted
in approximately 3-5 years.
On 28 January 2016, the Court ruled in favour of ARM, Rumbo and
Zeitung. On 26 April 2016 the Court issued a final decree by which
the 28 January 2016 ruling was declared final.
18. Contingent liabilities (continued)
Industrial discharges from the Tailings Management Facility
2014
On 20 January 2014, ARM was notified that the Huelva Territorial
Delegation of the Ministry of Environment (which has absorbed the
former AWA) had initiated another disciplinary proceeding for
unauthorised discharge (the "Administrative File 2013") of
administrative nature following allegations by the administration
of alleged unauthorised industrial discharges from the TMF at the
Rio Tinto Copper Mine during the heavy rains occurred from 7 March
to 25 April 2013. The Administration has proposed the amount of
EUR726,933.30 as compensation for alleged damages to the
environment ("Public Water Domain") and a fine of between
EUR300,507 and EUR601,012. On 11 February 2015, the Huelva
Territorial Delegation of the Ministry of Environment dismissed the
case. On 13 May 2015, the Huelva Territorial Delegation of the
Ministry of Environment re-opened the Administrative File 2013.
Written allegations were submitted on 30 May 2015.
Industrial discharges 2015
On 19 February 2015, ARM was notified that the Huelva
Territorial Delegation of the Ministry of Environment had initiated
another disciplinary proceeding for unauthorised discharge (the
"Administrative File 2014") which has proposed a fine of between
EUR300,507 and EUR601,012. On 10 March 2015 the Company submitted
the relevant defence arguments.
On 29 March 2016 the Huelva Territorial Delegation of the
Ministry of Environment dismissed finally and without further
recourse the Administrative File 2013.
Industrial discharges from the Tailings Management Facility
2014
The Junta de Andalucía notified ARM of another disciplinary
proceeding for unauthorised discharge in 2014. ARM submitted the
relevant defence arguments on 10 March 2015 but has had no response
or feedback from the Junta de Andalucía since the submissions.
Based on the time that has lapsed without a response, it is
expected that the outcome of this proceedings will also be
favourable for ARM. Once the necessary time has lapsed, ARM will
ask for the Administrative File to be dismissed.
19. Commitments
There are no minimum exploration requirements at Proyecto
Riotinto. However, the Group is obliged to pay municipal land taxes
which currently are approximately EUR235,000 per year in Spain and
the Group is required to maintain the Riotinto site in compliance
with all applicable regulatory requirements.
As part of the consideration for the purchase of land from
Rumbo, ARM has agreed to pay a royalty to Rumbo subject to
commencement of production of $250,000 in each quarter where the
average price of LME copper or the average copper sale price
achieved by the Group is at least $2.60/lb. No royalty is payable
in respect of any quarter where the average copper price for that
quarter is below this amount and in certain circumstances any
quarterly royalty payment can be deferred until the following
quarter. The royalty obligation terminates 10 years after
commencement of production. No payments made in 2016 (2015 - nil).
Commencement of production is defined as being the first to occur
of processing of ore at a rate of nine million tonnes per annum for
a continuous period of six months or the date that is 18 months
after the first product sales from Proyecto Riotinto.
ARM has entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Rumbo to
evaluate and exploit the potential of the class B resources in the
tailings dam and waste areas at Proyecto Riotinto (mainly residual
gold and silver in the old gossan tailings). Under the joint
venture agreement, ARM will be the operator of the joint venture,
will reimburse Rumbo for the costs associated with the application
for classification of the Class B resources and will fund the
initial expenditure of a feasibility study up to a maximum of EUR2
million. Costs are then borne by the joint venture partners in
accordance with their respective ownership interests. Half of the
costs paid by ARM in connection with the feasibility study can be
deducted from any royalty which may fall due to be paid.
20. Significant events
Touro Project
On 23 February 2017, the Company announced that it had exercised
an option to acquire 10% of the share capital of Cobre San Rafael
S.L., ("CSR"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Explotaciones Gallegas
S.L. ("EG"), part of the F. GOMEZ Group. This is part of an earn-in
agreement (the "Agreement"), which will enable the Company to
acquire up to 80% of CSR.
Following the acquisition of the initial 10% of CSR's share
capital, the agreement included the following four phases:
-- Phase 1 - The Company paid EUR0.5 million to secure the
exclusivity agreement and will continue to fund up to a maximum of
EUR5 million to get the project through the permitting and
financing stages.
-- Phase 2 - When permits are granted, the Company will pay EUR2
million to earn-in an additional 30% interest in the project
(cumulative 40%).
-- Phase 3 - Once development capital is in place and
construction is underway, the Company will pay EUR5 million to
earn-in an additional 30% interest in the project (cumulative
70%).
-- Phase 4 - Once commercial production is declared, the Company
will purchase an additional 10% interest in the project (cumulative
80%) in return for a 0.75% Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalty, with a
buyback option.
The Agreement has been structured so that the various phases and
payments will only occur once the project is de-risked, permitted
and in operation.
21. Events after the reporting period
There were no events after the reporting period, which would
have a material effect on the consolidated financial
statements.
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