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Central Asia Metals PLC
14 September 2022
14 September 2022
Central Asia Metals plc
(the 'Group', the 'Company' or 'CAML')
Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2022
Central Asia Metals plc (AIM: CAML) is pleased to announce its
unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022
('H1 2022' or 'the period').
H1 2022 financial summary
-- Increased dividend
o H1 2022 dividend of 10 pence per share (H1 2021: 8 pence),
representing 40% of Group free cash flow 1 (FCF)
-- Strong financial performance driven by robust commodity prices
o Group gross revenue 1 of $119.5 million (H1 2021: $106.3
million) and Group net revenue of $113.8 million (H1 2021: $100.8
million)
o Group EBITDA 1 of $74.9 million (H1 2021: $64.4 million) and
EBITDA margin 1 of 63% (H1 2021: 61%)
o Group FCF 1 of $52.1 million (H1 2021: $48.9 million)
-- Strong balance sheet
o Cash in the bank as at 30 June 2022 of $57.7 million 2 (31
December 2021: $59.2 million(2) )
o Group net cash(1) as at 30 June 2022 of $38.9 million (31
December 2021: $22.7 million)
o Corporate debt repayments of $16.0 million (H1 2021: $19.2
million)
o Post period end, CAML completely repaid its corporate debt
facility
H1 2022 sustainability summary
-- One Group lost time injury (LTI); Group lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) of 0.85
-- 2021 Sustainability Report and Climate Change Report published in Q2 2022
-- Construction of Kounrad solar power plant to commence in Q4 2022
-- Significant pay rises agreed for Sasa and Kounrad employees
-- Post period end approval of Sasa Cut and Fill Project
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
H1 2022 operational summary and guidance
-- Kounrad copper production of 6,617 tonnes (H1 2021: 6,214
tonnes) and sales of 6,406 tonnes (H1 2021: 6,241 tonnes)
o 2022 Kounrad copper production guidance increased from
12,500-13,500 tonnes to 13,500-14,000 tonnes
-- Sasa zinc in concentrate production of 10,465 tonnes (H1
2021: 11,292 tonnes) and payable zinc sales of 8,761 tonnes (H1
2021: 9,419 tonnes)
-- Sasa lead in concentrate production of 13,827 tonnes (H1
2021: 13,807 tonnes) and payable lead sales 3 of 13,608 tonnes (H1
2021: 13,160 tonnes)
o On track to meet Sasa 2022 production guidance of zinc in
concentrate, 20,000-22,000 tonnes, and lead in concentrate,
27,000-29,000 tonnes
1 See Financial Review section for definition of non-IFRS
alternative performance measures
2 The cash balance figure disclosed includes restricted cash
3 The payable lead in concentrate sales is 631 higher than that
disclosed in the CAML H1 2022 Operations Update as the final lead
concentrate shipment of the prior year was delayed until January
2022 and, under the Free on Board (FOB) terms, this revenue was
recognised in the period ended 30 June 2022
Nigel Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"It is a great pleasure to report a record interim financial
performance for the first half of 2022, with EBITDA up 16% and FCF
up 7% period on period. These results reflect increased metal
prices to some extent counteracted by inflationary pressures but
notwithstanding this, our costs during H1 2022 were well controlled
with increases mitigated by weaker operating currencies and a fixed
price electricity contract at Sasa. We are therefore delighted to
declare an interim dividend of 10 pence per share.
"Post the period end, we made our final repayment of the $187
million debt which we secured to acquire Sasa less than five years
ago. These repayments have been made while we remained consistently
among the sector leading dividend payers, delivered value for all
our stakeholders, and invested in our operations.
"During H1 2022, significant permitting work was undertaken in
preparation for the construction phase of the Cut and Fill Project,
and I am delighted to say that we gained approval for the project
ESIA in August 2022. The Cut and Fill Project is on schedule with
the timelines previously advised, and the team continues to expect
completion of the paste backfill plant construction in H1 2023 and
the dry stack tailings component during H2 2023.
"In H1 2022, we published our third standalone Sustainability
Report, covering the 2021 activities at a corporate level and at
Sasa and Kounrad. We have committed to specific targets in key
areas of climate change, water usage, waste management and
diversity, with a view to maintaining momentum in our
sustainability achievements for the future. Our first Climate
Change Report was published in H1 2022, and we have begun initial
reporting towards the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial
Disclosures (TCFD). I am pleased to today confirm that construction
of the Kounrad solar power project is scheduled to commence in Q4
2022.
"We look forward to the remainder of 2022, expecting strong base
metal production and advancing our Sasa Cut and Fill Project with a
view to completing construction of the paste backfill plant in H1
2023. We are not immune from global inflationary pressures, in
particular energy prices, which are largely outside our
control."
Analyst conference call
There will be an analyst conference call today at 09:30 (BST).
The call can be accessed by dialling
+44 (0)330 165 4012 and quoting the confirmation code '7250199'.
Additionally, the presentation can be viewed via a live webcast
using the following link https://brrmedia.news/. The webcast and
the Company's corporate presentation will be available on the CAML
website at www.centralasiametals.com.
Investor Meet Company
The Company will also hold a live presentation relating to the
2022 Interim Results via the Investor Meet Company platform at
16:30 (BST) today. The presentation is open to all existing and
potential shareholders. Questions can be submitted at any time
during the live presentation. Investors can sign up to Investor
Meet Company for free and add to meet Central Asia Metals Plc
at
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For further information contact:
Central Asia Metals Tel: +44 (0) 20 7898 9001
Nigel Robinson
CEO
Gavin Ferrar
CFO
Louise Wrathall louise.wrathall@centralasiametals.com
Director of Corporate Development
Emma Chetwynd Stapylton emma.chetwyndstapylton@centralasiametals.com
Investor Relations Manager
Peel Hunt (Nominated Advisor and Tel: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900
Joint Broker)
Ross Allister
David McKeown
BMO Capital Markets (Joint Broker) Tel: +44 (0) 20 7236 1010
Thomas Rider
Pascal Lussier Duquette
BlytheRay (PR Advisors) Tel: +44 (0) 20 7138 3204
Tim Blythe
Megan Ray
Rachael Brooks
Note to editors:
Central Asia Metals, an AIM-listed UK Company based in London,
owns 100% of the Kounrad SX-EW copper project in central Kazakhstan
and the Sasa zinc-lead mine in North Macedonia.
For further information, please visit www.centralasiametals.com
and follow CAML on Twitter at @CamlMetals and on LinkedIn at
Central Asia Metals Plc.
Chief Executive Officer Review
CAML has delivered a record interim financial performance in H1
2022, with Group EBITDA of $74.9 million representing an increase
of over 16% from the previous corresponding period. CAML's EBITDA
margin also improved to 63% (H1 2021: 61%), which demonstrates
increased revenue due to stronger commodity prices and the Group's
low-cost base, notwithstanding global industry inflationary
pressures. Earnings per share (EPS) of 30.25 cents represents an
increase of 49% from the previous corresponding period (H1 2021
adjusted: 20.28 cents). To support employees during the current
global inflationary environment, all staff at both sites have been
given pay rises of at least 15% in local currencies, and the H1
2022 results reflect these intra-period pay adjustments.
CAML's earnings also translated into increased FCF of $52.1
million, which was 7% higher than that generated in the first six
months of 2021 (H1 2021: $48.9 million). Given this strong H1 2022
performance, the CAML Board is pleased to declare an interim
dividend of 10 pence per ordinary share, which is in line with the
Company's stated policy. This will be paid on 21 October 2022 to
shareholders registered on 30 September 2022. Post the period end,
CAML has repaid all corporate debt that was drawn to acquire Sasa
less than five years ago.
CAML's Kounrad operation in Kazakhstan had a safe six months,
with no recordable injuries, and the Sasa zinc and lead mine in
North Macedonia recorded one lost time injury. While this was not a
serious incident, lessons have been learnt and the Company aims for
zero harm.
Zinc and lead production at Sasa were 10,465 tonnes and 13,827
tonnes respectively. Payable zinc sales for the period were 8,761
tonnes and, for lead, were 13,608 tonnes, and H1 2022 gross revenue
from these metal concentrates was $58.4 million (H1 2021: $49.0
million). This was 19% higher than H1 2021 due to higher commodity
prices during the recent period, with the zinc price received being
on average 30% higher than the previous corresponding period at
$3,679 per tonne (H1 2021: $2,829 per tonne) and the lead price 3%
higher at $2,174 per tonne (H1 2021: $2,114 per tonne). Sasa's cost
of sales was similar to the previous corresponding period for H1
2022 at $28.0 million (H1 2021: $27.8 million) and the Sasa H1 2022
EBITDA increased to $35.1 million (H1 2021: $26.5 million).
Kounrad produced 6,617 tonnes of copper cathode during the
period and sold 6,406 tonnes, generating gross revenue of $61.2
million (H1 2021: $57.3 million) from an average copper price
received of $9,557 per tonne, 4% higher than that received in H1
2021 ($9,183 per tonne). Kounrad H1 2022 cost of sales increased by
10% to $12.6 million (H1 2021: $11.5 million), although over half
of this increase was a consequence of increased Kazakh Mineral
Extraction Tax (MET) due to higher copper prices. Kounrad generated
H1 2022 EBITDA of $48.2 million (H1 2021: $45.8 million).
During H1 2022, CAML published its third sustainability report,
covering its activities for the year ended 31 December 2021 at
Group level and at its two operations. This is the Company's second
report written in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative
(GRI) Standards 'Core Option'. The report details sustainability
targets against which executive director performance will be
measured and identifies the six UN Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) to which the Company has the capacity to best
contribute.
The Kounrad solar power plant scoping study was provisionally
approved by the CAML Board in December 2021. During H1 2022,
detailed engineering studies have been undertaken to ascertain more
specific details and costs, and Board approval for the project has
been reiterated. Construction of the solar power plant is now
expected to commence in Q4 2022 and be completed in H2 2023, with
total costs expected to be below $5 million. This 4.77MW solar
power plant is expected to provide 16-18% of Kounrad's electrical
power needs and reduce the operation's greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions by approximately 10% versus 2020.
The Company has made meaningful progress with its Sasa Cut and
Fill Project during H1 2022, with significant permitting work
undertaken in preparation for the construction phase of the
project. Post the period end, the Government has granted approval
of the ESIA, a milestone for the Sasa project that should enable
the remaining additional permits to be granted in a timely manner.
All major components for the paste backfill plant have been
ordered, the site location for the plant confirmed and detailed
design work for the computerised operating system has been
undertaken. The project is on track and the paste backfill plant is
on schedule for construction in H1 2023.
Management's focus on business development has accelerated
during the first six months of 2022, with 23 opportunities
reviewed. During this time, 10 Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
were signed, and detailed due diligence was undertaken on four
opportunities, with external consultants engaged for one of the
assets.
Looking ahead to H2 2022 and beyond, CAML is in a strong
position despite some recent volatility in commodity prices and
continued global inflationary pressures, not least the expectation
of considerably higher electricity charges at Sasa during H2 2022,
which are outside the Company's control. CAML is now debt free, and
this strong balance sheet coupled with its low-cost operations
means that the Company remains well-placed to pursue potential
acquisition opportunities whilst investing in the business,
delivering returns to shareholders, and adding value for its other
stakeholders.
Sustainability Review
H1 2022 governance update
Good progress has been made on the governance and stewardship
focused sustainability goals for 2022.
A scope of work has been developed for an evaluation of the
Company's human rights impacts within its operations and along its
supply chains. The human rights assessment was substantially
completed at the Sasa operation and the same is scheduled to be
conducted at Kounrad, by the end of Q3 2022. There have been no
human rights abuses reported at either site during the period.
Since 2021, we have been screening all new suppliers against the
Company's social criteria as part of the on-boarding processes
using a questionnaire and compliance declaration. This process aims
to ensure that those with whom business is conducted maintain the
same high standards of corporate governance that CAML expects of
itself. The drafting of the scope of work for the internal audit of
long-term suppliers is under way and is set to begin at the start
of Q4 2022.
H1 2022 health and safety update
Safety statistics
There were no lost time injuries (LTIs) and no total recordable
injuries (TRIs) at Kounrad during the reported period.
One LTI was recorded at Sasa during H1 2022, and, while this was
not a serious injury, lessons have been learnt and the Company aims
for zero harm.
There was also one Restricted Work Case (RWC) at Sasa. A RWC
occurs when an employee cannot perform all routine job functions
because of a work-related injury or illness but does not need time
away from the workplace. This is a new reporting category for CAML,
and RWC cases form part of the TRI statistics. There was therefore
a total of two TRIs for Sasa.
CAML Group therefore reports one LTI and two TRIs for the
six-month period. CAML's H1 2022 lost time injury frequency rate
(LTIFR) is 0.85 and the total recordable injury frequency rate
(TRIFR) is 1.70.
Safety initiatives underway
At Sasa, the underground Wi-Fi communications project is
progressing and is now operational along the 14B, 910 and 990
levels. This will ensure that the whereabouts of underground
employees is known in real time. As part of the project, radio
trials are being run by the site team as well as with a radio
manufacturer to optimise signal reliability.
The installation of protective guarding on the conveyor belts
has continued in H1 2022, with all high-risk areas now covered. The
remaining areas will be completed in H2 2022.
Basic investigation training has been delivered to the
management team at Sasa. During H2 2022, significant incident
training will be delivered to 10 managers and supervisors from both
Sasa and Kounrad as well as health and safety team members and
others from the processing and mining departments.
A successful internal safety audit was undertaken by the CAML
Group Health and Safety Manager at Kounrad. Recommendations made as
part of this audit, including development of a noise sampling
programme, enhanced mobile equipment risk assessments and increased
focus on contractor safety will be implemented during H2 2022.
H1 2022 people update
During Q1 2022, a training team was created at Sasa, led by an
expatriate who has substantial experience in best-in-class training
at various mines throughout the world. Trainers have been recruited
for the mechanical and electrical functions and an individual to
manage all training efforts. In addition, new training facilities
have been established with the transformation of an office in the
local town of Makedonska Kamenica. In-person or virtual English
language lessons were offered to all employees in North Macedonia,
with 72 people taking part so far this year.
Meetings with site focus groups to discuss improvements and
initiatives on the topics of diversity and inclusion have
continued. At Sasa, during discussions with the 11 participants,
various options were proposed to improve the annual medical checks
for employees. New uniforms have been trialled for female staff
and, at Kounrad, female staff who work in non-hazardous conditions
at site have been provided with a more comfortable, lighter
uniform.
Following last year's changes in local legislation that now
allows women to carry out heavy work/ duties in operations in
Kazakhstan, the Kounrad recruitment policy was reviewed, and
non-gender specific role advertisements developed.
Four new mentees from the Sasa and Kounrad operations are
currently taking part in this year's International Women in Mining
(IWiM) Mentor Programme, and three members of the senior management
team are acting as mentors.
H1 2022 environmental update
There were no environmental incidents reported at Sasa during H1
2022 and one minor incident was reported at Kounrad during H1
2022.
During H1 2022, Sasa planted 5,000 seedlings in the area
surrounding the operation. Sasa continues to work with the 'Public
Enterprise National Forests' to identify additional areas for tree
planting. Sasa continued with its energy efficiency programme
during H1 2022, with the installation of an energy monitoring
system throughout the milling process as well as continuing to
identify further energy saving measures.
The ESIA Study for the Cut and Fill Project was completed and
submitted to the authorities. After the submission, a Public
Hearing was held with representatives from the Ministry of
Environment and Physical Planning (MoEPP), the local municipality,
including the Mayor of Makedonska Kamenica and representatives from
the local community. Feedback from the public hearing was positive
and Sasa achieved approval of the ESIA post the period end in
August 2022.
WSP Golder is currently undertaking the Asset Retirement
Obligation (ARO) and site closure plan report for Kounrad having
previously completed a similar report for Sasa. The finalised
report will be delivered during H2 2022. Kounrad's biodiversity
studies are ongoing and, during H1 2022, international consultant,
Wardell Armstrong, was engaged to undertake a review of the Phase I
biodiversity study that was completed in 2021. The review and
advice on the need and development of any further work is due in Q3
2022.
During H1 2022, the detailed engineering design documentation
for the Kounrad solar power plant was developed. Construction of
this 4.77MW solar power project is expected to commence in Q4 2022
and be completed in H2 2023, with total costs expected to be below
$5 million. A site location has been selected close to Kounrad's
SX-EW facility and permitting is underway, with final approvals
expected in Q4 2022.
H1 2022 community update
There were no community incidents at either operation during H1
2022. In Q1 2022, Sasa opened its new Community Office in
Makedonska Kamenica.
During H1 2022, consultants PrimePoint were appointed to further
develop the Local Environmental Action Plan (LEAP) and Local
Economic Development Plan (LEDP) in conjunction with the local
Municipality. During H1 2022, several workshops were organised
between PrimePoint, the Municipality and the Sasa Foundation to
better assess the needs of the community and to identify
sustainable development opportunities for Makedonska Kamenica and
adjacent communities.
In addition to the important PrimePoint work that was
undertaken, Sasa provided support in terms of logistical assistance
with the cleaning of the Kalimanci Lake, funded improvements to the
disabled day care centre, donated 2,000 seedlings to the Beekeeping
Association and funded 11 university scholarships in mining related
subjects (e.g., geology, mining engineering, environmental
engineering, and hydraulic engineering).
During the first six months of the year, the Kounrad Foundation
contributed to a key new project in local town, Balkhash, for a new
Regional Children's Rehabilitation Centre. The Kounrad Foundation
also purchased equipment and materials for an automated railway
crossing in Kounrad village and continued to support vulnerable and
low-income families, as well as children's sporting and cultural
activities.
H1 2022 sustainability reporting update
In H1 2022, CAML published its third standalone Sustainability
Report, covering the 2021 activities at a corporate level and at
Sasa and Kounrad.
This was the Company's second Sustainability Report to be
prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
standards 'Core option'. It covers CAML's approach to transparent
business conduct, maintaining safe operations and healthy working
environments, and its efforts to minimise negative environmental or
social impacts.
CAML has committed to the following specific targets with a view
to maintaining momentum in its sustainability achievements for the
future and will report on its performance in these key areas in the
2022 Sustainability Report.
Additional targets will be set going forwards as appropriate.
Executive director and senior management remuneration will reflect
performance against these goals:
Delivering value through * Zero human rights abuses
stewardship
Maintaining health and
safety * Zero fatalities
* Improve Group LTIFR versus 2021 (1.69)
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Focusing on our people
* Maintain 99% local employment across both operations
* 20% female interviewees for each eligible role from
2023 onwards
* 25% increase in Group female employees by end 2025
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Caring for the environment
* Zero severe or major environmental incidents
* 50% reduction in Group GHG emissions by 2030 and net
zero by 2050
* 75% reduction in surface water abstraction at Sasa by
end 2026
* 70% of tailings to be stored in a more
environmentally responsible manner (paste backfill
and dry stack tailings) by end 2026
* Report Scope 3 emissions in 2024
* Report to Global Industry Standard on Tailings
Management (GISTM) in 2024
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Unlocking value for our
communities * Zero severe or major community-related incidents
* Increase level of community support to an annualised
average of 0.5% of Group gross revenue (up from
0.25%)
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Updated stakeholder engagement-based materiality assessment work
commenced during H1 2022 and will be completed during H2 2022. CAML
reports to GRI standards and GRI has recently updated its reporting
framework to the new Universal Standards. These standards are based
on the concept of 'double materiality', which looks at both the
impact of the Company on society and the environment, as well as
the impact of the material topics on the value of a company.
Therefore, CAML's updated materiality assessment considers both
materiality aspects and will inform reporting for the Company's
2022 sustainability report.
H1 2022 climate change update
Following on from the development of its climate change strategy
in 2021, CAML has during H1 2022 begun its initial reporting
towards the TCFD. Commentary on this topic was contained within
CAML's 2021 Annual Report, 2021 Sustainability Report and in its
inaugural 2021 Climate Change Report, all of which were published
in Q2 2022.
Progress has been made in all four of the key TCFD disclosure
topic areas of governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics
and targets. CAML's climate change strategy was developed in 2021
and reported in Q2 2022, and has five key pillars:
-- Producing metals which contribute positively to the energy transition
-- Working towards decarbonisation
-- Ensuring we are operationally resilient
-- Focusing on our strategic and business resilience
-- Delivering clear and transparent climate-related reporting and disclosures
For existing assets, Kounrad and Sasa, a target has been set to
reduce the Group level Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% overall by
2030 as compared to a 2020 base year. Additionally, CAML is
committed to achieving net zero by 2050. This commitment will be
applied through the business development activities, by ensuring
that climate and carbon emissions are embedded in all
decision-making processes.
CAML previously disclosed that Sasa had negotiated to acquire
solely renewable power from its North Macedonian power provider,
EVN, from 1 July 2021. While national auditing of renewable energy
consumption and associated GHG emission reduction claims is in its
infancy in North Macedonia, Sasa has recently received assurance
from EVN's auditor, PwC, that Sasa did purchase 100% renewable
power from EVN for the six months ending 31 December 2021. Ongoing
assurance will be sought from EVN going forwards to substantiate
CAML's GHG emission reduction disclosures.
Next steps
CAML has committed to conducting a scenario planning analysis
exercise in 2022 to improve its understanding of the physical and
transitional risks posed in several different potential climate
futures. Though its Group risk register already contains physical
and transition risks, this process will allow the team to better
understand and identify additional risks and infer the probability
and impact these risks could have in each scenario. This will allow
the Company to develop appropriate responses and strategies to
ensure its resilience in the face of an unknown climate future.
This project has commenced, and scenario development workshops have
been held for corporate and site employees, with impact assessment
work now underway. CAML has committed to estimating its Scope 3
emissions during 2023, with a view to reporting these in 2024.
Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM)
CAML has committed to reporting to the GISTM for all tailings
storage facilities (TSFs) by 2024. A working group has been formed,
comprising members of the production, tailings, sustainability, and
communications teams, overseen by the Group Sustainability
Director, to ensure all workstreams are effectively covered.
National and international consultants are being used to support
the Sasa team where necessary.
During H1 2022, Sasa officially appointed an Engineer of Record
(EOR), Independent Tailings Reviewer (ITR) and Responsible Tailings
Facility Engineer (RTFE) in line with GISTM. In addition, the EOR
updated the Dam Breach Assessment (DBA) in line with requirement
2.4 of the GISTM.
In July 2022, Knight Piésold undertook an audit of all Sasa's
TSFs. This audit was to assess the design, operation and monitoring
of all facilities and check compliance with local regulations/
guidelines and international tailings standards. This guidance is
published by GISTM, ICOLD, ANCOLD, CDA as well as the principals
set out in the European Extractive Waste Directive and the
associated Best Available Technology (BAT) guidelines. The formal
audit report will be submitted to Sasa during Q3 2022; however, the
initial feedback is positive, with Knight Piésold and the ITR
identifying a small number of improvement opportunities.
Operations Review
Sasa production
In H1 2022, mined and processed ore were 402,208 tonnes and
404,391 tonnes respectively. The average head grades for H1 2022
were 3.07% zinc and 3.66% lead. The average H1 2022 metallurgical
recoveries were 84.3% for zinc and 93.5% for lead. Plant
availability during H1 2022 was 95%, with throughput averaging 98
tonnes per hour.
Sasa produces a zinc concentrate and a separate lead
concentrate. Total H1 2022 production was 20,959 tonnes of zinc
concentrate at an average grade of 49.9% and 19,507 tonnes of lead
concentrate at an average grade of 70.9%.
Sasa typically receives from smelters approximately 84% of the
value of its zinc in concentrate and approximately 95% of the value
of its lead in concentrate. Accordingly, total payable production
for H1 2022 was 8,788 tonnes of zinc and 13,136 tonnes of lead.
Sales were made to European customers via CAML's offtake contract
with Traxys. Payable base metal in concentrate sales for the
six-month period were 8,761 tonnes of zinc and 13,608 tonnes of
lead.
During H1 2022, Sasa sold 164,482 ounces of payable silver to
Osisko Gold Royalties, in accordance with its streaming
agreement.
Units H1 2022 H1 2021
Ore mined t 402,208 413,987
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Plant feed t 404,391 423,863
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Zinc grade % 3.07 3.14
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Zinc recovery % 84.3 84.9
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Lead grade % 3.66 3.50
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Lead recovery % 93.5 93.2
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Zinc concentrate t (dry) 20,959 22,571
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* Grade % 49.9 50.0
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* Contained zinc t 10,465 11,292
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Lead concentrate t (dry) 19,507 19,119
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* Grade % 70.9 72.2
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* Contained lead t 13,827 13,807
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Exploration update
During H1 2022, a total of 1,680 metres of drilling from surface
was completed, which included three condemnation holes on TSF1 and
TSF2 in preparation for the dry-stack tailings facilities. In Q2
2022, surface drilling started at Svinja Reka to test the potential
down dip extensions, with three holes planned totalling 2,500
metres. The completion of drilling and assay results are expected
in H2 2022.
During H1 2022, a total of 1,882 metres of exploration drilling
was completed underground between the 990 and 750 levels testing
potential extensions to the orebody and improving confidence
levels.
Underground mining
Ore development for the period was 1,677 metres, up 30% compared
to H1 2021 and an increase of 34% as a percentage of total ore
tonnes mined. Due to this increase in ore development, overall
dilution for the period was reduced, resulting in a higher overall
lead grade mined. The zinc grade for the period was down as
expected, based on block model estimates.
H1 2022 waste development was 1,125 metres. While this was
similar to H1 2021, a greater proportion of this development
focused on major decline and access development rather than
establishing exploration drives and drill platforms.
Development rehabilitation increased by 17% to 211 metres in H1
2022 versus H1 2022, due to continued difficult ground conditions.
During H1 2022, a new Senior Geotechnical Engineer was hired, and a
full review of geotechnical data was completed. This review will
support the ongoing life-of-mine plan optimisation work that is
currently underway and assist with planning for transition to the
cut and fill mining method.
The availability of Sasa's Epiroc fleet of equipment during the
period was 80% for the boomers, 91% for the loaders and 86% for the
trucks. During H1 2022, a second Putzmeister SPM 4210 wet shotcrete
unit was purchased to aid underground support works.
Cut and Fill Project update
Following the August 2022 ESIA approval, the Cut and Fill
Project remains on schedule with the timelines previously advised,
and the team continues to expect completion of the paste backfill
plant construction in H1 2023 and the dry stack tailings component
during H2 2023.
The Central Decline
Development of the Central Decline continues to progress well
with 453 metres developed during H1 2022, and 1,132 metres in
total. Development of the Central Decline continues from surface
and on the 910 level, and the connection between surface and the
910 level is expected in H2 2023.
Paste Backfill Plant and Underground Reticulation
Design studies, necessary for construction permitting approval,
have been completed and are ready for submission to local
authorities. Once approved, construction of the backfill plant will
commence, initially with earthworks expected to be undertaken in
September. In addition, construction of a service culvert (carrying
piping, electrical and communication cables to the backfill plant)
has already begun and will be completed during H2 2022.
All major equipment has been delivered to site and includes the
thickener, flocculant plant, continuous mixer, displacement pump
and slurry pumps. The disc filter, cement dosage system and
emergency flush pump is expected to arrive in Q3 2022. Local North
Macedonian contractors for the erection of the building and
installation of equipment and services have been identified with
outstanding contracts currently being finalised.
The final version of the underground reticulation design was
completed and approved in H1 2022. The first batch of reticulation
materials, including steel pipes and couplings, is already on site
and ready to be installed. Installation commenced in July 2022 and
completion of Phase 1, comprising approximately two kilometres of
pipeline, is expected during H2 2022. A second batch of materials
has been ordered and will be delivered in H2 2022. A new
telehandler for pipe installation underground was purchased and
delivered to site in Q2 2022.
Basic training for all employees forming the underground
backfill team is ongoing. The official onboarding and internal
transfer of the team's supervisor was completed in Q2 2022, and
final recruitment of all team members is planned for Q3 2022.
Dry Stack Tailings
The dry stack tailings project comprises two separate aspects -
design and construction of the landform on which the dry tailings
are stacked, and the design and construction of the dry stack
tailings processing plant.
Knight Piésold completed a detailed design for the dry stack
landform, and this is currently being adapted to the North
Macedonian design format in readiness for submission to authorities
for construction approval. Metso Outotec has completed a detailed
design for the dry stack processing plant, and this is also being
adapted to the North Macedonian design format. Submission of both
designs is scheduled for H2 2022.
Most of the process equipment has now been ordered, including
the press filter, slurry pumps and tanks. The air compressors
(required for filtration) will be ordered in H2 2022.
Kounrad
CAML is pleased to report a period of strong operational
performance at Kounrad, with copper cathode production of 6,617
tonnes for the first six months of 2022. The Company is therefore
now increasing its 2022 production guidance from 12,500-13,500
tonnes to 13,500-14,000 tonnes.
Copper sales during H1 2022 were 6,406 tonnes, with the majority
of the cathode sold to CAML's offtake partner, Traxys Europe S.A.
The quality of cathode produced remains excellent, at a purity
level of 99.998%, and continues to meet the requirements of the
customers.
Following a review of the operational performance during the
winter of 2020/2021, where solely the Western Dumps were leached
and in which negative changes to solution viscosity were noted, it
was decided for the 2021/2022 winter, the team would return to
leaching of both the Eastern and Western dumps. The previous
viscosity issues were not encountered during the reported period
and, consequently, consumption of organic reagents was very much in
line with previous winter periods. Work has already commenced
preparing the covered winter blocks for the winter of 2022/2023,
with 44% complete by the end of H1 2022.
Following completion of Phase 1 of the Intermediate Leach
Solution (ILS) in 2021, Kounrad made good progress during H1 2022
with Phase 2 of this project, which entails the installation of the
irrigation distribution system enabling separate collection of
Western Dump off-flows. All works have been completed except for
the installation of a final pump unit, which is currently in
transit to Kounrad. This pump is expected to be installed in Q3
2022, after which commissioning and testing of the circuit will be
undertaken by the site operations team. The project is on schedule
and with a budget saving of around 10% on the planned capital
expenditure.
The excavation of an 825 metre trench extension around the
eastern edge of the Western Dumps to collect solutions flowing in
that direction from Dump 21 has been completed, with HDPE lining of
the trench is to be completed during Q3 2022. In addition, an 850
metre trench extension has been excavated along the edge of Dump 16
(blocks 22 to 32), with HDPE lining scheduled during Q4 2022.
During H1 2022, approximately 300,000 tonnes of leachable
material located very near the Kazakhmys railway line was relocated
to the top of Dump 9-10. Collection of pregnant leach solution
(PLS) from this material should be possible from the existing Dump
9-10 solution trench. In addition, this work has provided access to
parts of Dump 9-10 which were previously unleached, and this should
generate at least 1,500 tonnes of additional copper. The project is
expected to cost approximately $0.5 million with irrigation planned
to start in Q2 2023.
As part of ongoing efforts to minimise greenhouse gas emissions,
a solution temperature discharge control system was installed at
the Western Dumps area during the winter period. This proved
successful with a 20% reduction in coal consumption of over 700
tonnes versus winter 2020 / 2021 at the 3-unit Western Dumps boiler
house. This system will be part of normal winter operations going
forward.
Due the potential impact of Russian sanctions, a decision was
taken to increase site stocks of key reagents, LIX to 12 months,
and Escaid to six months. Two new Escaid storage tanks are
presently being installed and will be completed by the end of Q3
2022. It should be noted that, to date, there have been no
operational issues experienced due to the Russian sanctions or
related to the conflict in Ukraine.
960 anodes are on order for the replacement of old units in the
EW2 building, which will be undertaken in Q3 2022. These units are
replacing those installed and operated since 2015.
Business Development
CAML has been active with business development efforts during H1
2022 and, during the six-month period, 23 opportunities have been
appraised. During this time, 10 NDAs were signed and detailed due
diligence undertaken on four opportunities, with external
consultants engaged for one of the assets.
While base metal prices generally weakened during the end of the
reported period, CAML's low cash costs of production and high
margins, despite inflationary pressures, mean that the team is
confident to continue appraising business development opportunities
despite perceived headwinds. Discussions at Board level have taken
place during the reported period regarding CAML's business
development strategy. Whilst the team continues to believe business
development is and must be opportunistic, some consideration has
been given to aspects such as geography, stage of development and
commodity, in particular.
Opportunities in the European time zone plus Kazakhstan have
been a key area of focus for the business development team during
H1 2022. In terms of commodity, while CAML would ideally like to
increase exposure to copper, the team is cognisant that there are a
limited number of high-quality assets appropriate for the CAML
business, therefore a wider focus on predominantly base metals is
wise.
During August 2022, CAML made the final repayment of its
corporate debt that was borrowed to acquire Sasa. This, combined
with robust operational cash flows, means the Company has a very
strong balance sheet. This puts the Company in a strengthened
position to consider exploration and development assets, as well as
long-favoured producing assets. CAML's strong balance sheet and
track record of debt management should also mean the Company has
material borrowing capacity for the right opportunity.
Financial Review
Overview
H1 2022 was a record first half for the Group, with record gross
revenue of $119.5 million (H1 2021: $106.3 million) and record
EBITDA of $74.9 million (H1 2021: $64.4 million).
CAML's H1 2022 gross revenue has increased by 12% as market
conditions moved favourably during the period and the prices of
copper, lead and in particular zinc, reflected the increasing
demand for these metals and a shortfall in supply.
The Group EBITDA has increased by 16% from the prior
corresponding period primarily due to the increased revenue. The
EBITDA margin improved to 63% (H1 2021: 61%), which, despite global
inflationary pressures, reflects the Group's ability to maintain
relatively low costs across the operations.
EPS from continuing operations was 30.25 cents (H1 2021
adjusted: 20.28 cents) an increase of 49%.
CAML generated record FCF of $52.1 million (H1 2021: $48.9
million). The Group continued to deleverage, having repaid
corporate debt of $16.0 million during the period, reporting 30
June 2022 net cash of $38.9 million (31 December 2021: $22.7
million).
Sasa's H1 2022 EBITDA increased to $35.1 million (H1 2021: $26.5
million), with a margin of 60% (H1 2021: 54%) due to higher zinc
and lead prices realised during H1 2022. The impact of cost
increases has been reduced by a favourable movement in the North
Macedonian Denar exchange rate to the US Dollar.
Kounrad's H1 2022 EBITDA was $48.2 million (H1 2021: $45.8
million), with a margin of 79% (H1 2021: 80%). The EBITDA increased
due to the improved average copper price received, coupled with
increased copper sales. Kounrad's EBITDA reflects an increase in
costs due to employee pay rises. The impact of cost increases has
been somewhat mitigated by a favourable movement in the Kazakhstan
Tenge exchange rate to the US Dollar.
Income statement
Group profit before tax (PBT) from continuing operations
increased by 60% to $66.9 million (H1 2021: $41.8 million). In
addition to the increase in revenue period on period, this result
also reflects a foreign exchange gain of $7.0 million explained
below (H1 2021: loss of $0.2 million). Recent global inflation has
adversely affected several key costs such as electricity and
salaries which have increased the Group cost base.
Revenue
CAML generated H1 2022 gross revenue of $119.5 million (H1 2021:
$106.3 million), which is reported after deduction of zinc and lead
treatment charges, but before deductions including offtake buyer's
fees and silver purchases for the Sasa silver stream. Net revenue
after these deductions was $113.8 million (H1 2021: $100.8
million).
Sasa
Overall, Sasa generated H1 2022 gross revenue of $58.4 million
(H1 2021: $49.0 million). A total of 8,761 tonnes (H1 2021: 9,419
tonnes) of payable zinc in concentrate and 13,608 tonnes (H1 2021:
13,160 tonnes) of payable lead in concentrate were sold during H1
2022. The payable lead in concentrate sales is 631 tonnes higher
than that disclosed in the CAML H1 2022 Operations Update as the
final lead concentrate shipment of the prior year was delayed until
January 2022 and, under the Free on Board (FOB) terms, this revenue
was recognised in the period ended 30 June 2022.
The zinc price received increased by 30% to an average of $3,679
per tonne (H1 2021: $2,829 per tonne) and, for lead, the price
increased by 3% to an average of $2,174 per tonne (H1 2021: $2,114
per tonne), leading to an overall increase in gross revenue
generated from the mine.
Treatment charges during the period reduced to $8.4 million (H1
2021: $10.3 million) due to improved negotiated terms for both zinc
and lead. During H1 2022, the offtake buyer's fee for Sasa was $0.6
million (H1 2021: $0.5 million).
Zinc and lead concentrate sales agreements have been arranged
with Traxys through to 31 March 2023 for 100% of Sasa
production.
Sasa has an existing silver streaming agreement with Osisko Gold
Royalties whereby Sasa receives approximately $6 per ounce for its
silver production for the life of the mine.
Kounrad
A total of 6,332 tonnes (H1 2021: 6,205 tonnes) of copper
cathode from Kounrad were sold as part of the Company's offtake
arrangement with Traxys which has been fixed through to 31 December
2022. The commitment is for a minimum of 95% of Kounrad's annual
production. A further 74 tonnes (H1 2021: 36 tonnes) were sold
locally. Total Kounrad H1 2022 copper sales were 6,406 tonnes (H1
2021: 6,241 tonnes).
Gross revenue increased due to the higher sales volumes and
higher average copper price received increasing by 4% to an average
of $9,557 per tonne (H1 2021: $9,183 per tonne). This generated
gross revenue for Kounrad of $61.2 million (H1 2021: $57.3
million). During H1 2022, the offtakers fee for Kounrad increased
to $1.3 million (H1 2021: $1.1 million) due to higher
transportation costs as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.
Cost of sales
The Group cost of sales for the period was $40.6 million (H1
2021: $39.3 million). This includes depreciation and amortisation
charges during the period of $13.7 million (H1 2021: $14.8
million). The increase of $1.3 million includes greater Group
royalty costs of $0.9 million versus H1 2021 linked to the higher
realised prices for all commodities. Global macro-economic
conditions led to an increase in key production cost components
such as electricity and salaries. The impact of these cost
increases has been mitigated by favourable foreign exchange
movements during the period. The Company continues to focus on
factors such as disciplined capital investments, working capital
initiatives and other cost control measures.
Sasa
Sasa's cost of sales for the period was similar to the previous
corresponding period at $28.0 million (H1 2021: $27.8 million).
During the period Sasa faced some cost increases due to
inflationary pressures including an increase in electricity costs
of $0.7 million. Further significant increases to electricity costs
at Sasa are expected in H2 2022, as spot energy prices have
continued to rise throughout H1 2022 during which time Sasa had a
largely fixed price contract that expired in June. T he impact of
these overall cost increases was mitigated by a weakening in the
North Macedonian Denar. The Denar, which is pegged to the Euro,
weakened by 9% to an average of 56.37 against the US Dollar versus
a H1 2021 average of 51.13.
H1 2022 depreciation decreased by $1.2 million versus H1 2021
due primarily to the weakening of the local currency.
H1 2022 royalties increased against H1 2021 to $1.6 million (H1
2021: $1.4 million). This tax is calculated at the rate of 2% (H1
2021: 2%) on the value of metal recovered during the period and the
increase resulted from the rise in metal prices.
Kounrad
Kounrad's H1 2022 cost of sales was $12.6 million (H1 2021:
$11.5 million).
MET is a royalty charged by the Kazakhstan authorities at the
rate of 5.7% (H1 2021: 5.7%) on the value of metal recovered during
the period. MET for the period was $3.7 million (H1 2021: $3.0
million) and increased as a result of the higher sales volumes,
coupled with a higher average copper price during the period. From
1 January 2023, the MET rate will increase to 8.55%.
There was also an increase of $1.0 million due to employee pay
rises during the period. There was a $0.3 million decrease in
reagent costs due to temporary increased consumption in the prior
period which occurred due to a metallurgical adjustment arising
from solely leaching the Western Dumps during the H1 2021 winter
period. The depreciation and amortisation charges during the period
reduced to $1.9 million (H1 2021: $2.0 million).
The impact of the above cost increases was mitigated by a 6%
weakening in the Kazakhstan Tenge. The Tenge weakened to an average
of 448.61 against the US Dollar versus a H1 2021 average of
424.02.
C1 cash cost of production
C1 cash cost of production is a standard metric used in the
mining industry to allow comparison across the sector. In line with
the industry standard, CAML calculates C1 cash cost by including
all direct costs of production at Kounrad and Sasa (reagents,
power, production labour and materials, as well as realisation
charges such as freight and treatment charges) in addition to local
administrative expenses. Royalties, depreciation, and amortisation
charges are excluded from C1 cash cost.
Sasa
Sasa's on-site operating costs increased by 6% to $18.3 million
(H1 2021: $17.2 million). The on-site unit cost increased by 9% to
$45.5 per tonne (H1 2021: $41.6 per tonne) due to the higher costs
and a 3% reduction in tonnes of ore mined in H1 2022 versus H1
2021. Sasa's total C1 cash cost base, including realisation costs,
decreased to $28.4 million (H1 2021: 29.3 million), however Sasa's
C1 zinc equivalent cash cost of production increased to $0.71 per
pound (H1 2021: $0.59 per pound). The $0.12 per pound increase in
the C1 calculation was due to the decreased production volumes of
zinc and a higher proportion of pro-rata zinc costing resulting
from the zinc equivalent calculation due to the increase in zinc
revenue versus lead in H1 2022.
Kounrad
Kounrad's H1 2022 C1 cash cost of production was $0.63 per pound
(H1 2021: $0.57 per pound) which remains amongst the lowest in the
copper industry. The increase in C1 cash cost versus H1 2021 is due
primarily to higher costs resulting from employee pay
increases.
Group
CAML reports its Group C1 cash cost on a copper equivalent basis
incorporating the production costs at Sasa and by also converting
lead and zinc production into copper equivalent tonnes. The Group's
H1 2022 C1 copper equivalent cash cost was $1.30 per pound (H1
2021: $1.39 per pound). This number is calculated based on Sasa's
H1 2022 zinc and lead payable production, which equates to 6,468
copper equivalent tonnes (H1 2021: 5,931 copper equivalent tonnes)
added to Kounrad's H1 2022 copper production of 6,617 tonnes (H1
2021: 6,214 tonnes) totalling 13,085 tonnes (H1 2021: 12,145
tonnes). The C1 cash cost reduction on a copper equivalent basis is
due to a higher number of copper equivalent production units.
CAML also reports a fully inclusive cost that includes
sustaining capital expenditure, local taxes including MET and
concession fees, interest on loans and corporate overheads
associated with the Kounrad and Sasa projects as well as the C1
cost component. The Group's fully inclusive copper equivalent unit
cost for the period was $1.81 per pound (H1 2021: $1.92 per pound).
The decrease is a result of the factors highlighted above which are
a result of the relative changes in commodity prices as well as an
increase in royalty costs.
Administrative expenses
During the period, administrative expenses increased to $11.2
million (H1 2021: $9.1 million), largely due to an increased
non-cash share-based payment charge of $2.4 million (H1 2021: $1.3
million). This increase was due to options exercised at a share
price more than the fair value of the options at the date of
grant.
There was also an increase in employee related costs due to
staff pay increases and new hires as well as an increase in
business travel costs.
Other gains and losses
During 2021, the Group entered into commodity price hedge
contracts for a portion of its 2021 metal production. As a result
of these financial instruments, in the prior period ended 30 June
2021, the Company recognised $1.9 million of realised losses and
$4.9 million of unrealised losses. These financial instruments
expired at the end of 2021 and therefore there are no hedging gains
or losses during the current period. The Group has not put in place
any further hedge contracts for 2022.
Foreign exchange gain
The Group incurred a foreign exchange gain of $7.0 million (H1
2021: loss of $0.2 million) resulting from the retranslation of USD
denominated monetary assets held by foreign subsidiaries with a
local functional currency. The gain was significant due to the
weakening of the Kazakhstan Tenge and North Macedonian Denar as
mentioned above.
Finance costs
The Group incurred lower finance costs of $1.2 million (H1 2021:
$2.4 million) resulting from further scheduled debt repayments
during the period.
Taxation
H1 2022 Group corporate income tax increased to $13.5 million
(H1 2021: $10.9 million) as a result of higher profits at Kounrad
taxed at a corporate income tax rate of 20% and at Sasa taxed at a
corporate income tax rate of 10%.
Discontinued operations
The Group continues to report the results of the Copper Bay
entities within Discontinued Operations. These assets were fully
written off in prior years.
Balance sheet
Capital expenditure
During the period, there were additions to property, plant, and
equipment of $ 8.0 million (H1 2021: $6.6 million). The additions
were a combination of $1.2 million (H1 2021: $1.2 million) Kounrad
sustaining capital expenditure, $3.3 million (H1 2021: $2.9
million) Sasa sustaining capital expenditure and $3.5 million (H1
2021: $2.5 million) in relation to the Sasa Cut and Fill
Project.
Sasa sustaining capital expenditure includes capitalised mine
development of $1.2 million, $0.5 million on flotation equipment
and $0.3 million on underground fleet. Kounrad's sustaining capital
expenditure included $0.4 million on new anodes and $0.5 million on
dripper pipes.
Cut and Fill project
The Group continues to invest significantly at Sasa with the
implementation of the Cut and Fill Project, comprising the
construction of a Paste Backfill Plant and associated underground
reticulation infrastructure, a Dry Stack Tailings Plant and
associated landform and the development of the new Central
Decline.
During H1 2022, capital expenditure on the Cut and Fill Project
totalled $4.1 million of which $3.5 million has been capitalised
and $0.6 million prepaid. This includes $1.1 million of Central
Decline costs and $1.8 million on the Paste Backfill Plant. There
was a further $0.7 million spent on underground reticulation and
$0.5 million spent on the Dry Stack Tailings Plant and associated
landform.
The Group intends to spend $17-$19 million on its Cut and Fill
Project in 2022. Much of this total cost is expected to be incurred
during H2 2022, as the ESIA has now been approved and as CAML moves
towards construction.
Working capital
As of 30 June 2022, current trade and other receivables were
$6.8 million (31 December 2021: $6.2 million), which includes trade
receivables from the offtake sales of $0.7 million (31 December
2021: $1.2 million) and $3.0 million in relation to prepayments and
accrued income (31 December 2021: $2.5 million).
Non-current trade and other receivables were $7.3 million (31
December 2021: $7.3 million). As at 30 June 2022, a total of $3.1
million (31 December 2021: $3.3 million) of VAT receivable was owed
to the Group by the Kazakhstan authorities. Recovery is still
expected through a continued dialogue with the authorities for cash
recovery and further offsets.
As at 30 June 2022, current trade and other payables were $ 14.2
million (31 December 2021: $16.1 million).
Cash and borrowings
As of 30 June 2022, the Group had cash in the bank of $57.7
million (31 December 2021: $59.2 million) and current borrowings of
$12.1 million (31 December 2021: $33.0 million). Current borrowings
comprise $7.6 million in corporate debt through Traxys and $4.5
million of North Macedonian overdraft facilities.
The reduction in current borrowings of $20.9 million reflects
corporate debt repaid during the period of $16.0 million,
repayments of overdrafts of $4.5 million, a foreign exchange impact
of $0.5 million as well as an effective interest rate amount of
$0.1 million relating to unwinding directly attributable fees. The
June 2022 corporate debt repayment of $3.2 million was collected by
the lenders on 1 July and is therefore not reflected in the 30 June
2022 cash and borrowings balances.
The corporate debt facility with Traxys was repaid in full in
August 2022 post the period end. The monthly repayment schedule was
$3.2 million, and interest was payable at LIBOR plus 4.00%.
Security was provided over the shares in CAML Kazakhstan BV,
certain bank accounts and the offtake agreements between Traxys and
each operation. The financial covenants of the debt which include
the monitoring of gearing and leverage ratios are all carefully
monitored by management, and the Group remained compliant.
The Group holds an overdraft with Sparkasse Bank Makedonija AD
Skopje (formerly Ohridska Banka A.D. Skopje) and has a fixed
interest rate of 2.5% denominated in Macedonian Denar. At 30 June
2022 this overdraft was fully drawn down amounting to $4.5 million
(31 December 2021: $4.9 million). This overdraft was repaid in full
in July 2022 post the period end.
The overdraft facility agreed with Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje
with a fixed interest rate of 2.4% to 2.5% dependent on conditions
denominated in Macedonian Denar was repaid in June 2022 and renewed
in July 2022.
Cash flows
Increased commodity prices coupled with a robust operational
performance resulted in strong cash flows for the Group. Net cash
flow generated from operations was $56.6 million (H1 2021: $53.4
million).
During the period, corporate debt repayments of $16.0 million
were made (H1 2021: $19.2 million) in relation to the Traxys loan
and a further $4.5 million (H1 2021: $0.7 million) of overdraft was
repaid. In addition, interest of $0.5 million was paid (H1 2021:
$1.5 million).
$1.7 million (H1 2021: $0.1 million) of North Macedonia
corporate income tax was paid in cash during the period in addition
to a $1.8 million (H1 2021: $2.1 million) non-cash payment offset
against VAT and corporate income tax receivable. $10.0 million (H1
2021: $6.0 million) of Kazakhstan corporate income tax was paid
during the period.
Considering sustaining capital expenditure, CAML's FCF for H1
2022 was $52.1 million (H1 2021: $48.9 million).
Dividend
The Company's dividend policy is to return to shareholders a
target range of between 30% and 50% of FCF, defined as net cash
generated from operating activities less sustaining capital
expenditure. Dividends will only be paid provided there is
sufficient cash remaining in the Group to meet any ongoing
contractual debt repayments and that any banking covenants are not
breached.
Total dividends paid to shareholders during the period of $27.8
million comprised the final 2021 dividend of 12 pence per Ordinary
Share.
In conjunction with CAML's H1 2022 results, the Board has
declared an interim dividend for the period of 10 pence per
Ordinary Share which represents 40% of FCF in line with this
policy. The interim dividend is payable on 21 October 2022 to
shareholders registered on 30 September 2022. This latest dividend
will increase the amount returned to shareholders in dividends and
share buy-backs since the 2010 IPO to $277.3 million.
Going concern
The Group sells and distributes its copper product primarily
through an offtake arrangement which is in place until 31 December
2022 whereby Traxys commits to buy a minimum of 95% of Kounrad's
cathode. The Group sells 100% of Sasa's zinc and lead concentrate
product through an offtake arrangement with Traxys which has been
fixed through to 31 March 2023. The Company is confident that new
offtake arrangements will be put in place at both Sasa and Kounrad
to ensure continuity of sales.
The Group meets its day to day working capital requirements
through its profitable and cash generative operations at Kounrad
and Sasa. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate
committed borrowing facilities and the Group has substantial cash
balances as of 30 June 2022.
The Board has reviewed forecasts for the period to December 2023
to assess the Group's liquidity which demonstrate substantial
headroom. The Board have considered additional sensitivity
scenarios in terms of the Group's commodity price forecasts,
expected production volumes, operating cost profile and capital
expenditure. The Board have assessed the key risks which could
impact the prospects of the Group over the going concern period
including commodity price outlook, cost inflation and supply chain
disruption together with reverse stress testing of the forecasts in
line with best practice. Liquidity headroom was demonstrated in
each reasonably possible scenario. Accordingly, the Directors
continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the
consolidated financial information.
Outlook
The Directors closely monitor the situation in Ukraine and its
impact on the Company's cost base. Given recent cost inflation and
also the decline in commodity prices, in particular copper since
the beginning of June, the Company's focus on cost control has been
strengthened to maximise value creation and cash flow. However,
energy prices are largely outside the Company's control.
The Company remains on track to meet the 2022 production output
guidance from Sasa and Kounrad. CAML has a strong balance sheet
with the Traxys corporate debt facility fully repaid in August
2022.
Non-IFRS financial measures
The Group uses alternative performance measures, which are not
defined by the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) such
as IFRS, as additional indicators. These measures are used by
management, alongside the comparable GAAP measures, in evaluating
the business performance. The measures are not intended as a
substitute for GAAP measures and may not be comparable to similarly
reported measures by other companies. The following non-IFRS
alternative performance financial measures are used in this
report:
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation
(EBITDA)
EBITDA is a valuable indicator of the Group's ability to
generate liquidity and is frequently used by investors and analysts
for valuation purposes. It is also a non-IFRS financial measure
which is reconciled as follows:
Six months ended
30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21
$'000 $'000
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Profit for the period 53,330 30,965
Plus/(less):
Income tax expense 13,537 10,870
Depreciation and amortisation 13,971 15,131
Unrealised loss on financial derivatives - 4,855
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss (7,025) 248
(Profit)/loss on disposal of property, plant, and
equipment (5) 11
Other income (74) (122)
Other expenses - 65
Finance income (87) (42)
Finance costs 1,179 2,410
Loss/(profit) from discontinued operations 69 (9)
EBITDA 74,895 64,382
-------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Gross revenue
Gross revenue is presented as the total revenue received from
sales of all commodities after deducting the directly attributable
treatment and refining charges associated for the sale of zinc,
lead, and silver. This figure is presented as it reflects the total
revenue received in respect of the zinc and lead concentrate and is
used to reflect the movement in commodity prices during the period.
The Board considers gross revenue, together with the reconciliation
to net IFRS revenue to provide valuable information on the drivers
of IFRS revenue.
Net cash
Net cash is a measure used by the Board for the purposes of
capital management and is calculated as the total of the borrowings
held with Traxys and bank overdrafts plus the cash and cash
equivalents held at the end of the period. This balance does not
include the restricted cash balance of $6.7 million (31 December
2021: $3.5 million). The June 2022 corporate debt repayment of $3.2
million was collected by the lenders on 1 July, and is therefore
not reflected in the 30 June 2022 cash and borrowings balances:
30-Jun-22 31-Dec-21
$'000 $'000
-------------------------- --------- ---------
Borrowings (12,130) (32,978)
Cash and cash equivalents 51,010 55,695
Net cash 38,880 22,717
-------------------------- --------- ---------
Free cash flow
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure of the cash from
operations less sustaining capital expenditure on property, plant
and equipment and intangible assets and is presented as
follows:
Six months ended
30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21
$'000 $'000
---------------------------------------------- --- --------- ---------
Net cash generated from operating activities 56,619 53,352
Less: Purchase of sustaining property, plant,
and equipment (4,513) (4,450)
Free cash flow 52,106 48,902
--------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
The purchase of sustaining property, plant and equipment figure
above does not include the $3.5 million (H1 2021: $3.3 million) of
capitalised expenditure on the Sasa Cut and Fill Project. These
costs are not considered sustaining capital expenditure as they are
expansionary development costs required for the transition to the
Cut and Fill mining technique. These exceptional costs are expected
to continue until 2024.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
The Directors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, the
interim financial information has been prepared in accordance with
IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the United
Kingdom and the AIM Rules for Companies, and that the interim
results include a fair review of the information required.
On behalf of the Board
Gavin Ferrar
Chief Financial Officer
13 September 2022
INDEPENT REVIEW REPORT TO CENTRAL ASIA METALS PLC
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements
in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30
June 2022 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance
with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34 and the London
Stock Exchange AIM Rules for Companies.
We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set
of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the
six months ended 30 June 2022 which comprises the condensed
consolidated interim statement of financial position as at 30 June
2022, the condensed consolidated interim income statement and
condensed consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income
for the period then ended, the condensed consolidated interim
statement of changes in equity, the condensed consolidated interim
statement of cash flows and notes to the consolidated interim
financial information.
Basis for conclusion
We conducted our review in accordance with International
Standard on Review Engagements (UK) 2410, "Review of Interim
Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the
Entity" ("ISRE (UK) 2410"). A review of interim financial
information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons
responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying
analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially
less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with
International Standards on Auditing (UK) and consequently does not
enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all
significant matters that might be identified in an audit.
Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the
Group are prepared in accordance with UK adopted international
accounting standards. The condensed set of financial statements
included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in
accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34,
"Interim Financial Reporting".
Conclusions relating to going concern
Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than
those performed in an audit as described in the Basis for
conclusion section of this report, nothing has come to our
attention to suggest that the Directors have inappropriately
adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that the Directors
have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern
that are not appropriately disclosed.
This conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in
accordance with ISRE (UK) 2410, however future events or conditions
may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
Responsibilities of Directors
The Directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly
financial report in accordance with
the London Stock Exchange AIM Rules for Companies which require
that the half-yearly report be presented and prepared in a form
consistent with that which will be adopted in the Company's annual
accounts having regard to the accounting standards applicable to
such annual accounts.
In preparing the half-yearly financial report, the Directors are
responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the
Directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the review of the financial
information
In reviewing the half-yearly report, we are responsible for
expressing to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of
financial statement in the half-yearly financial report. Our
conclusion, including our Conclusions Relating to Going Concern,
are based on procedures that are less extensive than audit
procedures, as described in the Basis for Conclusion paragraph of
this report.
Use of our report
Our report has been prepared in accordance with the terms of our
engagement to assist the Company in meeting the requirements of the
rules of the London Stock Exchange AIM Rules for Companies for no
other purpose. No person is entitled to rely on this report unless
such a person is a person entitled to rely upon this report by
virtue of and for the purpose of our terms of engagement or has
been expressly authorised to do so by our prior written consent.
Save as above, we do not accept responsibility for this report to
any other person or for any other purpose and we hereby expressly
disclaim any and all such liability.
Ryan Ferguson
For and on behalf of BDO LLP
Chartered Accountants
London
13 September 2022
BDO LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England
and Wales (with registered number OC305127).
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT (unaudited)
for the six months period ended 30 June 2022
Six months ended
30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21
Note $'000 $'000
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Continuing operations
Revenue 113,787 100,827
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Presented as:
Gross revenue (1) 119,547 106,305
Less:
Silver stream purchases (3,835) (3,781)
Offtake buyers' fees (1,925) (1,697)
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Revenue 113,787 100,827
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Cost of sales (40,621) (39,297)
Distribution and selling costs (1,026) (1,270)
---- ------------ ------------
Gross profit 72,140 60,260
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Administrative expenses (11,216) (9,104)
Other gains and losses 6 79 (6,714)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 7,025 (248)
Operating profit 68,028 44,194
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Finance income 87 42
Finance costs (1,179) (2,410)
Profit before income tax 66,936 41,826
Income tax 7 (13,537) (10,870)
Profit for the period from continuing operations 53,399 30,956
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Discontinued operations
(Loss)/profit for the period from discontinued
operations (69) 9
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Profit for the period 53,330 30,965
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Profit attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 5 3
Owners of the parent 53,325 30,962
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Profit for the period 53,330 30,965
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Earnings/(loss) per share from continuing $
and discontinued operations attributable to $ cents
owners of the parent during the period (expressed cents
in cents per share)
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Basic earnings/(loss) per share
From continuing operations 8 30.25 17.53
From discontinued operations (0.04) 0.01
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
From profit for the period 30.21 17.54
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share
From continuing operations 8 29.15 17.07
From discontinued operations (0.04) 0.01
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
From profit for the period 29.11 17.08
--------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------ ------------
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
for the six months period ended 30 June 2022
Six months ended
------------------------------------------------------ --------------------
30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21
$'000 $'000
------------------------------------------------------ --------- ---------
Profit for the period 53,330 30,965
Other comprehensive expense:
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit
or loss:
Currency translation differences (34,543) (13,152)
Other comprehensive expense for the period, net of
tax (34,543) (13,152)
------------------------------------------------------ --------- ---------
Total comprehensive income for the period 18,787 17,813
------------------------------------------------------ --------- ---------
Attributable to:
* Non-controlling interests 5 3
* Owners of the parents 18,782 17,810
------------------------------------------------------ --------- ---------
Total comprehensive income for the period 18,787 17,813
------------------------------------------------------ --------- ---------
Total comprehensive income attributable to equity shareholders
arises from:
- Continuing operations 18,758 17,804
- Discontinued operations 29 9
----------------------------- ------ ------
18,787 17,813
----------------------------- ------ ------
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(unaudited)
as at 30 June 2022
Unaudited Audited
------------- -------------
30-Jun-22 31-Dec-21
Note $'000 $'000
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 9 353,849 384,889
Intangible assets 10 48,449 52,090
Deferred income tax asset 14 608 352
Other non-current receivables 12 7,329 7,347
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
410,235 444,678
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Current assets
Inventories 11 12,101 10,452
Trade and other receivables 12 6,754 6,210
Restricted cash 6,671 3,516
Cash and cash equivalents 51,010 55,695
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
76,536 75,873
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Assets of the disposal group classified
as held for sale 52 38
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
76,588 75,911
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Total assets 486,823 520,589
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Equity attributable to owners of the
parent
Ordinary shares 1,765 1,765
Share premium 191,997 191,988
Treasury shares (2,336) (2,360)
Currency translation reserve (139,324) (104,781)
Retained earnings 349,935 323,951
402,037 410,563
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Non-controlling interests (1,311) (1,316)
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Total equity 400,726 409,247
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Silver streaming commitment 17,610 18,220
Deferred income tax liability 14 21,072 23,229
Lease liability 246 334
Provision for other liabilities and charges 19,401 18,917
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
58,329 60,700
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Current liabilities
Borrowings 15 12,130 32,978
Silver streaming commitment 1,178 1,229
Trade and other payables 13 14,200 16,056
Lease liability 207 302
Provisions for other liabilities and
charges 36 49
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
27,751 50,614
Liabilities of disposal group classified
as held for sale 17 28
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
27,768 50,642
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Total liabilities 86,097 111,342
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
Total equity and liabilities 486,823 520,589
-------------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -------------
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(unaudited)
for the six months period ended 30 June 2022
Currency Non-controlling
Ordinary Share Treasury translation Retained interest Total
shares premium shares reserve earnings Total equity
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Attributable
to owners of
the parent $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Balance as at
1 January 2022 1,765 191,988 (2,360) (104,781) 323,951 410,563 (1,316) 409,247
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Profit for the
period - - - - 53,325 53,325 5 53,330
Other
comprehensive
expense-
currency
translation
differences - - - (34,543) - (34,543) - (34,543)
Total
comprehensive
income/(expense) - - - (34,543) 53,325 18,782 5 18,787
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Transactions
with owners
Share based
payments - - - - 1,741 1,741 - 1,741
Exercise of
options - 9 24 - (1,263) (1,230) - (1,230)
Dividends - - - - (27,819) (27,819) - (27,819)
Total
transactions
with owners,
recognised
directly
in equity - 9 24 - (27,341) (27,308) - (27,308)
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Balance as at
30 June 2022 1,765 191,997 (2,336) (139,324) 349,935 402,037 (1,311) 400,726
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Currency Non-controlling
Ordinary Share Treasury translation Retained interest Total
shares premium shares reserve earnings Total equity
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Attributable
to owners of
the parent $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Balance as at
1 January 2021 1,765 191,537 (3,840) (73,498) 278,103 394,067 (1,315) 392,752
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Profit for the
period - - - - 30,962 30,962 3 30,965
Other
comprehensive
expense-
currency
translation
differences - - - (13,152) - (13,152) - (13,152)
Total
comprehensive
income/(expense) - - - (13,152) 30,962 17,810 3 17,813
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Transactions
with owners
Share based
payments - - - - 1,106 1,106 - 1,106
Exercise of
options - 451 1,347 - (1,798) - - -
Dividends - - - - (19,385) (19,385) - (19,385)
Total
transactions
with owners,
recognised
directly
in equity - 451 1,347 - (20,077) (18,279) - (18,279)
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
Balance as at
30 June 2021 1,765 191,988 (2,493) (86,650) 288,988 393,598 (1,312) 392,286
----------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------- --------------- --------
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
for the six months period ended 30 June 2022
Six months ended
30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21
Note $'000 $'000
-------------------------------------------- ---- --------- -----------
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 16 68,830 60,931
Interest paid (477) (1,488)
Corporate income tax paid (11,734) (6,091)
Net cash flow generated from operating
activities 56,619 53,352
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------- -----------
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (8,008) (7,713)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant,
and equipment 17 -
Interest received 87 42
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash (3,155) 63
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities (11,059) (7,608)
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------- -----------
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of overdraft 15 (4,473) (708)
Repayment of borrowings 15 (16,000) (19,200)
Dividend paid to owners of the parent (27,819) (19,385)
Cash settlement of share options (1,908) -
Receipt on exercise of share options 6 13
Net cash used in financing activity (50,194) (39,280)
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------- -----------
Effect of foreign exchange (losses)/gain
on cash and cash equivalents (34) 35
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------- -----------
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and
cash equivalents (4,668) 6,499
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 55,731 44,287
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 51,063 50,786
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2022 includes cash at bank
on hand included in assets held for sale of $53,000 (30 June 2021:
$43,000). The consolidated statement of cash flows does not include
the restricted cash balance of $6,671,000 (30 June 2021:
$3,578,000).
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION
For the six months period ended 30 June 2022
1. General information
Central Asia Metals plc (CAML or the Company) and its
subsidiaries (the Group) are a mining organisation with operations
in Kazakhstan and North Macedonia and a parent holding company
based in England in the United Kingdom (UK).
The Group's principal business activities are the production of
copper at its Kounrad operations in Kazakhstan and the production
of lead, zinc, and silver at its Sasa operations in North
Macedonia. CAML owns 100% of the Kounrad SX-EW copper project in
Kazakhstan and 100% of the Sasa zinc-lead mine in North Macedonia.
The Company also owns a 75% equity interest in Copper Bay Limited
which is currently held for sale.
CAML is a public limited company, which is listed on the AIM
Market of the London Stock Exchange and incorporated and domiciled
in England, UK. The address of its registered office is Masters
House, 107 Hammersmith Road, London, W14 0QH. The Company's
registered number is 5559627.
The condensed consolidated interim financial information
incorporates the results of Central Asia Metals plc and its
subsidiary undertakings as at 30 June 2022 and was approved by the
Directors for issue on 14 September 2022. The condensed
consolidated financial statements are unaudited and do not
constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the
Companies Act 2006. The information for the year ended 31 December
2021 included in this report was derived from the statutory
accounts for that year, which were prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and interpretations
issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations
Committee (IFRIC) of the IASB, as adopted by the UK up to 31
December 2021, a copy of which has been delivered to the Registrar
of Companies. The report of the auditors on those accounts was
unqualified, did not contain an emphasis of matter paragraph and
did not contain a statement under 498(2) 498(3) of the Companies
Act 2006.
The comparative figures for the financial period ended 31
December 2021 are not the Group's statutory accounts for that
financial period. Those accounts have been reported on by the
Group's auditors and delivered to the registrar of companies. The
report of the auditor was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a
reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way
of emphasis without qualifying their report and (iii) did not
contain a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies
Act 2006.
This condensed consolidated interim financial information has
been reviewed, not audited.
2. Basis of preparation
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements for
the 6 months to 30 June 2022 have been prepared in accordance with
IAS 34 'Interim financial reporting' and also in accordance with
the measurement and recognition principles of UK adopted
international accounting standards.
Principal risks and uncertainties
In preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial
information management is required to consider the principal risks
and uncertainties facing the Group.
In management's opinion the principal risks and uncertainties
facing the Group are unchanged since the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2021. Those risks and uncertainties, together with management's
response to them are described in the Principal Risks and
Uncertainties section of the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts.
3. Accounting policies
The accounting policies, methods of computation and presentation
used in the preparation of the condensed consolidated interim
financial information are the same as those used in the Group's
audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2021.
Going concern
The Group sells and distributes its copper product primarily
through an offtake arrangement which is in place until 31 December
2022 whereby Traxys commits to buy a minimum of 95% of Kounrad's
cathode. The Group sells 100% of Sasa's zinc and lead concentrate
product through an offtake arrangement with Traxys which has been
fixed through to 31 March 2023. The Company is confident that new
offtake arrangements will be put in place at both Sasa and Kounrad
to ensure continuity of sales.
The Group meets its day to day working capital requirements
through its profitable and cash generative operations at Kounrad
and Sasa. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate
committed borrowing facilities and the Group has substantial cash
balances as at 30 June 2022.
The Board has reviewed forecasts for the period to December 2023
to assess the Group's liquidity which demonstrate substantial
headroom. The Board have considered additional sensitivity
scenarios in terms of the Group's commodity price forecasts,
expected production volumes, operating cost profile and capital
expenditure. The Board have assessed the key risks which could
impact the prospects of the Group over the going concern period
including commodity price outlook, cost inflation and supply chain
disruption together with reverse stress testing of the forecasts in
line with best practice. Liquidity headroom was demonstrated in
each reasonably possible scenario. Accordingly, the Directors
continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the
consolidated financial information.
Revenue
IFRS 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining
whether, how much and when revenue is recognised. These steps are
as follows: identification of the customer contract; identification
of the contract performance obligations; determination of the
contract price; allocation of the contract price to the contract
performance obligations; and revenue recognition as performance
obligations are satisfied.
Under IFRS 15, revenue is recognised when the performance
obligations are satisfied and the customer obtains control of the
goods or services, usually when title has passed to the buyer and
the goods have been delivered in accordance with the contractual
delivery terms.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received
or receivable from sales of metal to an end user, net of any
buyers' discount, treatment charges and value added tax. The Group
recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably
measured and when it is probable that future economic benefits will
flow to the entity. The value of consideration is fair value which
equates to the contractually agreed price. The offtake agreements
provide for provisional pricing i.e., the selling price is subject
to final adjustment at the end of the quotation period based on the
average price for the month following delivery to the buyer. Such a
provisional sale contains an embedded derivative which is not
required to be separated from the underlying host contract, being
the sale of the commodity. At each reporting date, if any sales are
provisionally priced, the provisionally priced copper cathode, zinc
and lead sales are marked-to-market using forward prices, with any
significant adjustments (both gains and losses) being recorded in
revenue in the Income Statement and in trade receivables in the
Statement of Financial Position.
The Company may mitigate commodity price risk by fixing the
price in advance for its copper cathode with the offtake partner
and also its zinc and lead sales with the banks where a facility
has been set up and agreed. The price fixing arrangements are
outside the scope of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Recognition and
Measurement and do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting.
The Group reports both a gross revenue and revenue line. Gross
revenue is reported after deductions of treatment charges but
before deductions of offtakers fees and silver purchases under the
Silver Stream.
Taxation
Taxes on income in the interim periods are accrued using the tax
rate that would be applicable to expected total annual profit or
loss.
New and amended standards and interpretations adopted by the
Group
The Group has adopted the following standards and amendments for
the first time for the half-yearly reporting period commencing 1
January 2022:
IAS 37 - Onerous Contracts - Cost of Fulfilling a Contract
amending the standard regarding costs a company should include as
the cost of fulfilling a contract when assessing whether a contract
is onerous.
IAS 16 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Proceeds before
Intended Use regarding proceeds from selling items produced while
bringing as asset into the location and condition necessary for it
to be capable of operating in the manner intended by
management.
These amendments are mandatorily effective for periods beginning
1 January 2022 however there is no impact on the current reporting
period.
4. Critical accounting judgements and estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial
information requires management to make judgements, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income, and
expense. Actual results may differ from these judgements and
estimates.
In preparing this condensed consolidated interim financial
information, the significant judgements made by management in
applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of
estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2021 which can be obtained from www.centralasiametals.com .
Refer to note 10 for critical judgements and estimates related
to the impairment test for the Sasa mining assets.
5. Segmental information
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the
internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker
which is considered to be the Board.
The segment results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 are as
follows:
Unaudited
-------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------ --------------
Kounrad Sasa Unallocated Total
-------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- ----------
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
------- -------- ------------- ----------
Gross revenue 61,178 58,369 - 119,547
Silver stream purchases - (3,835) - (3,835)
Offtake buyers' fees (1,314) (611) - (1,925)
-------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- ----------
Revenue 59,864 53,923 - 113,787
-------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- ----------
EBITDA 48,188 35,050 (8,343) 74,895
Depreciation and amortisation (1,871) (11,976) (124) (13,971)
Foreign exchange gain 4,293 2,577 155 7,025
Other income 79 - - 79
Finance income 10 - 77 87
Finance costs (91) (581) (507) (1,179)
-------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- ----------
Profit/(loss) before income tax 50,608 25,070 (8,742) 66,936
-------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- ----------
Income tax (13,537)
-------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- ----------
Profit for the period after taxation
from continuing operations 53,399
-------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- ----------
Loss from discontinued operations (69)
-------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- ----------
Profit for the period 53,330
-------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- ----------
Depreciation and amortisation includes amortisation on the fair
value uplift on acquisition of Sasa and Kounrad of $7,694,000.
The segment results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 are as
follows:
Unaudited
---------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- -------------
Kounrad Sasa Unallocated Total
---------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------------- ----------
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
------- -------- -------------- ----------
Gross revenue 57,287 49,018 - 106,305
Silver stream purchases - (3,780) - (3,780)
Offtake buyers' fees (1,149) (549) - (1,698)
---------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------------- ----------
Revenue 56,138 44,689 - 100,827
---------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------------- ----------
EBITDA 45,774 26,507 (7,899) 64,382
Depreciation and amortisation (2,003) (13,006) (122) (15,131)
Unrealised loss on financial instrument - - (4,855) (4,855)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 35 (209) (74) (248)
Other income/(expense) 93 4 (51) 46
Finance income 10 - 32 42
Finance costs (79) (309) (2,022) (2,410)
---------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------------- ----------
Profit/(loss) before income tax 43,830 12,987 (14,991) 41,826
---------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------------- ----------
Income tax (10,870)
---------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------------- ----------
Profit for the period after taxation
from continuing operations 30,956
---------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------------- ----------
Profit from discontinued operations 9
---------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------------- ----------
Profit for the period 30,965
---------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------------- ----------
Depreciation and amortisation includes amortisation on the fair
value uplift on acquisition of Sasa and Kounrad of $8,700,000.
A reconciliation between profit for the period and EBITDA is
presented in the Financial Review section.
Group segmental assets and liabilities as at the 30 June 2022
are as follows:
Segmental Assets Non-current Asset Segmental Liabilities
additions
---------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -----------------------
30-Jun-22 31-Dec-21 30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21 30-Jun-22 31-Dec-21
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
---------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- ----------
Kounrad 82,532 70,316 1,189 1,208 (12,053) (11,637)
Sasa 378,639 405,928 6,806 5,364 (63,588) (69,980)
Assets held for sale 52 38 - - (17) (28)
Unallocated including
corporate 25,600 44,307 13 13 (10,439) (29,697)
---------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- ----------
Total 486,823 520,589 8,008 6,585 (86,097) (111,342)
---------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- ----------
6. Other gains and losses
Six months ended
------------------------------------------- -------------------------
30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21
$'000 $'000
------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------
Realised losses on financial derivatives - (1,905)
Unrealised losses on financial derivatives - (4,855)
Profit/(loss) on disposal of property,
plant, and equipment 5 (11)
Other income 74 122
Other expenses - (65)
--------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------
79 (6,714)
------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------
During 2021, the Group entered into commodity price hedge
contracts for a portion of its 2021 metal production. As a result
of these financial instruments, in the prior period ended 30 June
2021, the Company recognised $1.9 million of realised losses and
$4.9 million of unrealised losses. These financial instruments
expired at the end of 2021 and therefore there are no hedging gains
or losses during the current period. The Group has not put in place
any further hedge contracts for 2022.
7. Income tax
Six months ended
-------------------------------------- -------------------------
30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21
$'000 $'000
-------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
Current tax on profits for the period 15,131 11,517
Deferred tax credit (note 14) (1,594) (647)
---------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
Income tax expense 13,537 10,870
---------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
Taxation for each jurisdiction is calculated at the rates
prevailing in the respective jurisdictions.
Corporate income tax is calculated at 19% (H1 2021: 19%) of the
assessable profit for the period for the UK parent company, 20% for
the operating subsidiaries in Kazakhstan (H1 2021: 20%) and 10% (H1
2021: 10%) for the operating subsidiaries in North Macedonia.
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised on tax losses
primarily at the parent company and Copper Bay subsidiaries as it
remains uncertain whether these entities will have sufficient
taxable profits in the future to utilise these losses.
8. Earnings per share
a) Basic
Basic earnings/(loss) per share is calculated by dividing the
profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period
excluding ordinary shares purchased by the Company and held as
treasury shares.
Six months ended
-------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21
$'000 $'000
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Profit from continuing operations attributable
to owners of the parent 53,394 30,953
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operations attributable
to owners of the parent (69) 9
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Total 53,325 30,962
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in
issue 176,498,266 176,498,266
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Earnings per share from continuing and discontinued
operations attributable to owners of the parent
during the period (expressed in $ cents per share) $ cents $ cents
From continuing operations 30.25 17.53
From discontinued operations (0.04) 0.01
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
From profit for the period 30.21 17.54
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
b) Diluted
The diluted earnings/(loss) per share is calculated by adjusting
the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding after
assuming the conversion of all outstanding granted share
options.
Six months ended
-------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------
30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21
$'000 $'000
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
Profit from continuing operations attributable
to owners of the parent 53,394 30,953
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operations attributable
to owners of the parent (69) 9
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
Total 53,325 30,962
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in
issue 176,498,266 176,498,266
Adjusted for:
- Share Options 6,697,437 4,789,387
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for
diluted earnings per share 183,195,703 181,287,653
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
Diluted earnings per share $ cents $ cents
From continuing operations 29.15 17.07
From discontinued operations (0.04) 0.01
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
From profit for the period 29.11 17.08
-------------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
9. Property, plant, and equipment
Motor
vehicles
and
Construction Plant Mining ROU Mineral
in progress and equipment assets assets Land rights Total
------------------------- ----------------- --------------- -------- --------- ----- -------- --------
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
------------------------- ----------------- --------------- -------- --------- ----- -------- --------
Cost
At 1 January 2022 8,643 160,412 1,259 2,884 626 345,770 519,594
Additions 7,874 75 - 59 - - 8,008
Disposals (7) (87) - (10) - - (104)
Change in estimate
- asset retirement
obligation - 160 - - - - 160
Transfers (4,589) 4,597 - (8) - - -
Exchange differences (759) (6,620) (90) (107) (46) (19,857) (27,479)
At 30 June 2022 11,162 158,537 1,169 2,818 580 325,913 500,179
------------------------- ----------------- --------------- -------- --------- ----- -------- --------
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 January 2022 - 61,782 503 1,882 - 70,538 134,705
Provided during
the period - 5,978 61 188 - 6,991 13,218
Disposals - (83) - (10) - - (93)
Exchange differences - (1,396) (38) (66) - - (1,500)
------------------------- ----------------- --------------- -------- --------- ----- -------- --------
At 30 June 2022 - 66,281 526 1,994 - 77,529 146,330
------------------------- ----------------- --------------- -------- --------- ----- -------- --------
Net book value
at 1 January 2022 8,643 98,630 756 1,002 626 275,232 384,889
------------------------- ----------------- --------------- -------- --------- ----- -------- --------
Net book value
at 30 June 2022 11,162 92,256 643 824 580 248,384 353,849
------------------------- ----------------- --------------- -------- --------- ----- -------- --------
The increase in estimate in relation to the asset retirement
obligation of $160,000 is due to adjusting the provision recognised
at the net present value of future expected costs using latest
assumptions on inflation rates and discount rates.
10. Intangible assets
Goodwill Mining Computer Total
licences software
and permits and website
------------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------- -------
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
------------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------- -------
Cost
At 1 January 2022 29,872 35,024 324 65,220
Exchange differences (1,832) (1,170) (5) (3,007)
At 30 June 2022 28,040 33,854 319 62,213
-------------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------- -------
Accumulated amortisation
At 1 January 2022 - 12,850 280 13,130
Provided during the period - 866 9 875
Exchange differences - (241) - (241)
-------------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------- -------
At 30 June 2022 - 13,475 289 13,764
-------------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------- -------
Net book value at 1 January
2022 29,872 22,174 44 52,090
-------------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------- -------
Net book value at 30 June 2022 28,040 20,379 30 48,449
-------------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------- -------
Impairment assessment
In accordance with IAS 36 "Impairment of assets" and IAS 38
"Intangible Assets", a review for impairment of goodwill is
undertaken annually or at any time an indicator of impairment is
considered to exist and in accordance with IAS 16 "Property, plant
and equipment", a review for impairment of long-lived assets is
undertaken at any time an indicator of impairment is considered to
exist. When undertaken, an impairment review is completed for each
Cash Generating Unit (CGU):
Kounrad project
The Kounrad project located in Kazakhstan has an associated
goodwill balance of $7,377,000 (31 December 2021: $7,948,000). The
movement being due solely to foreign exchange differences.
While assessing the project for impairment the key economic
assumptions used in the review were a long-term price of $7,700 per
tonne (H1 2021: $7,444) and a discount rate of 8% (H1 2021: 8%).
Assumptions in relation to operational and capital expenditure are
based on the latest budget approved by the Board. The carrying
value of the net assets is not currently sensitive to any
reasonable changes in key assumptions. Management concluded that
the net present value of the asset is significantly in excess of
the net book value of assets, and therefore no impairment has been
identified.
Sasa project
The Sasa project located in North Macedonia has an associated
goodwill balance of $20,663,000 (31 December 2021: $21,924,000).
The movement being due solely to foreign exchange differences. The
business combination in 2017 was accounted for at fair value under
IFRS 3.
At 30 June 2022, the Group has tested for impairment, using a
present value calculation sensitive to assumptions in respect of
future commodity prices, treatment charges, discount rates,
operating and capital expenditure, foreign exchange rates and the
mineral reserves and resources' estimates.
An increased discount rate to reflect current market volatility
of 11.40% (31 December 2021: 10.21%) was applied to calculate the
present value of the CGU. The key economic assumptions used in the
review were a five-year forecast average nominal zinc and lead
price of $2,875 (31 December 2021: $2,529) and $2,020 (2021:
$1,947) per tonne respectively and a long-term real price of $2,395
(31 December 2021: $2,435) and $1,992 (31 December 2021: $2,070)
per tonne respectively with such pricing forecasts based on
external market data. The financial model calculation also factors
in cost increases for energy and wages to reflect significant
near-term inflationary pressures facing the Group reflecting the
current macroeconomic environment. Finally, indicated and inferred
resources from Golema Reka discounted by 50% have been added to the
end of life of mine in accordance with the Resources statement in
the Competent Person Report published in 2017 which are considered
to have a sufficient level of confidence of economic
extraction.
At the balance sheet date, the impairment test concluded that an
impairment is not necessary. However, headroom is very limited and
as such any reasonable possible downside scenario in isolation,
would lead to an impairment charge, for example a decline in zinc
or lead commodity prices of 2% or more, or an increase in the
discount rate to 12%.
At the balance sheet date, the Board considers the base case
forecasts to be appropriate and balanced best estimates.
11. Inventories
30-Jun-22 31-Dec-21
$'000
$'000
--------------- --------- ---------
Raw materials 10,872 9,208
Finished goods 1,229 1,244
--------------- --------- ---------
12,101 10,452
--------------- --------- ---------
The Group recognise all inventory at the lower of cost and net
realisable value and did not have any slow-moving, obsolete or
defective inventory as at 30 June 2022 and therefore there were no
write-offs to the Income Statement during the period (H1 2021:
nil). The total inventory recognised through the Income Statement
was $3,551,000 (H1 2021: $3,823,000).
12. Trade and other receivables
30-Jun-22 31-Dec-21
Current receivables $'000 $'000
------------------------------- ---------- ---------
Trade receivables 680 1,249
Prepayments and accrued income 2,966 2,545
VAT receivable 1,809 1,322
Other receivables 1,299 1,094
6,754 6,210
------------------------------- ---------- ---------
Non-current receivables
Prepayments 4,250 4,308
VAT receivable 3,079 3,039
7,329 7,347
------------------------------- ---------- ---------
As of 30 June 2022, the total Group VAT receivable was
$4,888,000 (31 December 2021: $4,361,000) which included an amount
of $3,138,000 (31 December 2021: $3,299,000) of VAT owed to the
Group by the Kazakhstan authorities. During the period ended 30
June 2022, the Kazakhstan authorities refunded $507,000. The Group
is working closely with its advisors to recover the remaining
portion. The planned means of recovery will be through a
combination of the local sales of copper cathode to offset VAT
liabilities and by a continued dialogue with the authorities for
cash recovery and further offsets.
13. Trade and other payables
30-Jun-22 31-Dec-21
Current payables $'000 $'000
------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------
Trade and other payables 3,535 3,363
Accruals 3,143 4,861
Corporation tax, social security and other taxes 7,522 7,832
14,200 16,056
------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------
14. Deferred income tax asset and liability
The movements in the Group's deferred tax asset and liabilities
are as follows:
Currency Credit
to income
translation statement
At 1-Jan-22 differences $'000 At 30-Jun-22
$'000 $'000 $'000
---------------------------------------- --------- ----------- -------------------- ----------- --------------
Other temporary differences (349) 18 191 (140)
Deferred tax liability on fair value
adjustment on Kounrad transaction (5,069) 360 139 (4,570)
Deferred tax liability on fair value
adjustment on CMK acquisition (17,459) 441 1,264 (15,754)
Deferred tax liability, net (22,877) 819 1,594 (20,464)
--------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------------- ----------- --------------
Reflected in the statement of financial
position as:
---------------------------------------- --------- ----------- -------------------- ----------- --------------
Deferred tax asset 352 (36) 292 608
--------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------------- ----------- --------------
Deferred tax liability (23,229) 855 1,302 (21,072)
--------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------------- ----------- --------------
A taxable temporary difference arose as a result of the Kounrad
Transaction and CMK Resources Limited acquisition, where the
carrying amount of the assets acquired were increased to fair value
at the date of acquisition but the tax base remained at cost. The
deferred tax liability arising from these taxable temporary
differences has been reduced by $1,594,000 during the period to
reflect the tax consequences of depreciating and amortising the
recognised fair values of the assets during the period.
All deferred tax assets are due after 12 months. Where the
realisation of deferred tax assets is dependent on future profits,
the Group recognises losses carried forward and other deferred tax
assets only to the extent that the realisation of the related tax
benefit through future taxable profits is probable.
15. Borrowings
30-Jun-22 31-Dec-21
$'000 $'000
------------------- ----------- ---------
Secured: Current
Bank loans 7,557 23,406
Unsecured: Current
Bank overdrafts 4,573 9,572
-------------------- ----------- ---------
Total current 12,130 32,978
-------------------- ----------- ---------
The carrying value of loans approximates fair value:
30-Jun-22 31-Dec-21
$'000 $'000
----------------- ---------- ---------
Traxys bank loan 7,557 23,406
Bank overdrafts 4,573 9,572
12,130 32,978
----------------- ---------- ---------
The movement on the borrowings can be summarised as follows:
$'000
------------------------------------------------------- -------------
Balance at 1 January 2022 32,978
Repayment of borrowings (16,000)
Finance charge interest 446
Finance charge unwinding of directly attributable fees 118
Interest paid (414)
Repayment of overdraft (4,473)
Foreign exchange (525)
Balance at 30 June 2022 12,130
-------------------------------------------------------- -------------
During the period, $16,000,000 of the principal amount of
corporate debt was repaid as well as $4,473,000 repayment of the
overdrafts with total interest paid of $414,000. The June 2022
corporate debt repayment of $3,200,000 was collected by the lenders
on 1 July and is therefore not reflected in the 30 June 2022 cash
and borrowings balances.
The Group holds one corporate debt package with Traxys. Interest
is payable at LIBOR plus 4.00%. Security is provided over the
shares in CAML Kazakhstan BV, certain bank accounts and the Kounrad
offtake agreement as well as over the Sasa offtake agreement. The
debt is subject to financial covenants which include the monitoring
of gearing and leverage ratios, and these were all complied with.
The corporate debt facility was repaid in full in August 2022 post
the period end.
The Group holds an overdraft with Sparkasse Bank Makedonija AD
Skopje (formerly Ohridska Banka A.D. Skopje) and has a fixed
interest rate of 2.5% denominated in Macedonian Denar. As at 30
June 2022 this overdraft was fully drawn down amounting to
$4,573,000 (31 December 2021: $4,927,000). This overdraft was
repaid in full in July 2022 post the period end.
The overdraft facility agreed with Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje
with a fixed interest rate of 2.4% to 2.5% dependent on conditions
denominated in Macedonian Denar was repaid in June 2022 and renewed
in July 2022.
16. Cash generated from operations
Six months ended
30-Jun-22 30-Jun-21
$'000 $'000
-------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Profit before income tax including discontinued
operations 66,867 41,835
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 13,971 15,131
Silver stream commitment (660) (621)
(Profit)/loss on disposal of property, plant, and
equipment (note 6) (5) 11
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss (7,025) 248
Unrealised losses on financial derivatives - 4,855
Share based payments 2,418 1,106
Finance income (87) (42)
Finance costs 1,179 2,410
Changes in working capital:
Increase in inventories (1,652) (345)
Increase in trade and other receivables (2,540) (808)
Decrease in trade and other payables (3,627) (2,826)
Provisions for other liabilities and charges (9) (23)
Cash generated from operations 68,830 60,931
-------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
17. Dividend per share
An interim dividend of 10 pence per ordinary share (H1 2021: 8
pence) was declared by the CAML Board on the 14 September 2022.
18. Related party disclosure
The Kounrad Foundation, a charitable foundation through which
Kounrad donates to the community, was advanced $nil (H1 2021: $nil)
as donations are expected during H2 2022. This is a related party
by virtue of common directors.
The Sasa Foundation, a charitable foundation through which Sasa
donates to the community, was advanced $96,000 (H1 2021: $236,000)
with further donations expected during H2 2022. This is a related
party by virtue of common directors.
19. Subsequent events
The corporate debt facility with Traxys was repaid in full in
August 2022.
(1) Gross revenue is a non-IFRS financial measure which is used
by management, alongside the comparable GAAP measures, in
evaluating the business performance. The
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may not be comparable to similarly reported measures by other
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