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Eastern Platinum Reports Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
FOR: EASTERN PLATINUM LIMITED
TSX, AIM SYMBOL: ELR
JSE SYMBOL: EPS
August 14, 2012
Eastern Platinum Reports Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 14, 2012) - Eastern Platinum Limited (TSX:ELR)(AIM:ELR)(JSE:EPS) -
Mr. Ian Rozier, President and CEO of Eastern Platinum Limited ("Eastplats") reports financial results for the three
months ended June 30, 2012.
Summary of results for the three months ended June 30, 2012 ("Q2 2012"):
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=- Eastplats recorded a loss attributable to equity shareholders of the
Company of $85,674,000 ($0.09 loss per share) in the quarter ended June
30, 2012 ("Q2 2012") compared to a loss of $7,951,000 ($0.01 loss per
share) in the quarter ended June 30, 2011 ("Q2 2011").
=- The Company recorded an impairment charge of $88,278,000 on its Eastern
Limb properties in Q2 2012.
=- Adjusted EBITDA was negative $4,599,000 in Q2 2012 compared to negative
$4,280,000 in Q2 2011. The impairment charge was not included in the
calculation of adjusted EBITDA.
=- PGM ounces sold increased 29% to 26,412 ounces in Q2 2012 compared to
20,528 PGM ounces in Q2 2011.
=- The U.S. dollar average delivered price per PGM ounce decreased 19% to
$902 in Q2 2012 compared to $1,113 in Q2 2011.
=- The Rand average delivered price per PGM ounce decreased 3% to R7,324 in
Q2 2012 compared to R7,557 in Q2 2011.
=- Total Rand operating cash costs increased 11% to R235 million in Q2 2012
compared to R211 million in Q2 2011.
=- Rand operating cash costs net of by-product credits decreased 9% to
R7,390 per ounce in Q2 2012 compared to R8,119 per ounce in Q2 2011.
Rand operating cash costs decreased 14% to R8,881 per ounce in Q2 2012
compared to R10,287 per ounce in Q2 2011.
=- U.S. dollar operating cash costs net of by-product credits decreased 24%
to $910 per ounce in Q2 2012 compared to $1,196 per ounce achieved in Q2
2011. U.S. dollar operating cash costs decreased 28% to $1,094 per ounce
in Q2 2012 compared to $1,515 per ounce in Q2 2011.
=- Head grade increased to 3.99 grams per tonne in Q2 2012 from 3.93 grams
per tonne in Q2 2011.
=- Average concentrator recovery increased to 79% in Q2 2012 compared to
76% in Q2 2011.
=- Development meters decreased by 18% to 2,922 meters and on-reef
development decreased by 21% to 1,653 meters compared to Q2 2011.
=- Stoping units increased 29% to 40,959 square meters in Q2 2012 compared
to 31,828 square meters in Q2 2011.
=- Run-of-mine ore hoisted increased 27% to 257,250 tonnes in Q2 2012
compared to 203,166 tonnes in Q2 2011.
=- Run-of-mine ore processed increased by 25% to 252,883 tonnes in Q2 2012
compared to 201,986 tonnes in Q2 2011.
=- The Company's Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) was 1.17 in Q2
2012 compared to 0.63 in Q2 2011.
=- At June 30, 2012, the Company had a cash position (including cash, cash
equivalents and short term investments) of $167,871,000 (December 31,
2011 - $250,801,000).
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The Company is pleased to report that, following its announcement on May 30, 2012 of its proposed plan for the
suspension of development of the Mareesburg open-pit mine and construction of the Kennedy's Vale concentrator, the
construction work has wound down efficiently following a coordinated plan. The project will be an estimated 40% complete
and is forecast to be on full care and maintenance by the end of September 2012.
The Company is also pleased to report that its implementation of a comprehensive mine development plan at the Crocodile
River Mine is progressing well. As a result of the temporary suspension of stoping at the Zandfontein section while
continuing "on-reef" mining operations at the Maroelabult section, the Company expects production for the full year of
2012 to be approximately 75,000 PGM ounces and for the full year of 2013 to be approximately 60,000 PGM ounces.
The qualified person having reviewed the operating disclosures presented in this press release is Mr. Brian Montpellier,
P. Eng, V.P. Project Development.
Financial Information
For complete details of financial results, please refer to the audited condensed consolidated financial statements and
accompanying Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three months ended June 30, 2012. These financial
statements and MD&A, and the comparative financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2011 are all available
on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website www.eastplats.com.
Teleconference call details
Eastplats will host a telephone conference call on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 10:00 am Pacific (1:00 pm Eastern) to
discuss these results. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-800-319-4610 in Canada and the United States, or
1-604-638-5340 internationally.
The conference call will be archived for later playback until Tuesday, August 21, 2012 and can be accessed by dialing 1-
604-638-9010 or 1-800-319-6413 and using the pass code 4219 followed by the number sign (#).
Total shares issued and outstanding - 928,187,807
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information
This press release, which contains certain forward-looking statements, is intended to provide readers with a reasonable
basis for assessing the financial performance of the Company. All statements, other than statements of historical fact,
are forward- looking statements. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "plan",
"intends", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "schedule" and similar expressions identify forward looking
statements. These forward-looking statements pertain to assumptions regarding the price of PGMs, fluctuations in
currency markets (specifically the Rand and the U.S. dollar), the future funding of the Company's projects, the future
development of the Company's projects, the Company's plans for its properties, the anticipated timing for the awarding
of tenders, and the accounting policies issued but not yet effective for the Company. Forward-looking statements are
necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are
inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown
factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such
factors include, but are not limited to, the risk of fluctuations in the assumed exchange rates of currencies that
directly impact the Company, such as Canadian dollar, South African Rand and U.S. dollar, the risk of fluctuations in
the assumed prices of PGM and other commodities, the risk of changes in government legislation, taxation, controls,
regulations and political or economic developments in Canada, the United States, South Africa, or Barbados or other
countries in which the Company carries or may carry on business in the future, risks associated with mining or
development activities, the speculative nature of exploration and development, including the risk of obtaining necessary
licenses and permits, and assumed quantities or grades of reserves. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can
affect the Company's actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be
accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those acknowledged in such statements.
Specific reference is made to the Company's most recent Annual Information Form on file with Canadian provincial
securities regulatory authorities for a discussion of some of the factors underlying forward-looking statements.
The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable laws.
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Eastern Platinum Limited
Condensed consolidated interim statements of loss
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts -
unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
Note June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2012 2011 2012 2011
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Revenue $ 24,287 $ 26,876 $ 48,673 $ 62,578
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Cost of operations
Production costs 28,886 31,156 55,686 60,446
Depletion and
depreciation 6 3,810 5,259 8,133 10,378
Impairment 6 88,278 - 88,278 -
Loss on disposal of
property, plant and 1,569 - 1,569 -
equipment
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122,543 36,415 153,666 70,824
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Mine operating loss (98,256) (9,539) (104,993) (8,246)
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Expenses
General and
administrative 6(d) 2,492 2,932 4,695 6,027
Share-based payments 7(e)(f) 23 46 2,340 8,269
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2,515 2,978 7,035 14,296
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Operating loss (100,771) (12,517) (112,028) (22,542)
Other income (expense)
Interest income 897 1,413 1,929 2,922
Finance costs 8 (4,805) (353) (5,099) (875)
Foreign exchange (loss)
gain (45) 113 202 1,677
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Loss before income taxes (104,724) (11,344) (114,996) (18,818)
Income tax recovery 15,312 471 12,475 593
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Net loss for the period $ (89,412) $(10,873) $(102,521) $(18,225)
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Attributable to
Non-controlling
interest 9 $ (3,738) $ (2,922) $ (7,939) $ (4,641)
Equity shareholders of
the Company (85,674) (7,951) (94,582) (13,584)
Net loss for the period $ (89,412) $(10,873) $(102,521) $(18,225)
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Loss per share
Basic 10 $ (0.09) $ (0.01) $ (0.10) $ (0.01)
Diluted 10 $ (0.09) $ (0.01) $ (0.10) $ (0.01)
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding in thousands
Basic 10 927,499 908,183 927,499 908,099
Diluted 10 927,499 908,183 927,499 908,099
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Approved and authorized for issue by the Board on August 10, 2012.
David Cohen, Director
Robert Gayton, Director
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Eastern Platinum Limited
Condensed consolidated interim statements of comprehensive loss
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars - unaudited)
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Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2012 2011 2012 2011
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Net loss for the period $ (89,412) $ (10,873) $(102,521) $ (18,225)
Other comprehensive (loss)
income
Exchange differences on
translating foreign
operations (40,064) 1,257 (6,888) (472)
Exchange differences on
translating non-controlling
interest 576 (11) 291 (203)
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Comprehensive loss for the
period $(128,900) $ (9,627) $(109,118) $ (18,900)
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Attributable to
Non-controlling interest (3,162) (2,933) (7,648) (4,844)
Equity shareholders of the
Company (125,738) (6,694) (101,470) (14,056)
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Comprehensive loss for the
period $(128,900) $ (9,627) $(109,118) $ (18,900)
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Eastern Platinum Limited
Condensed consolidated interim statements of financial position as at June
30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars - unaudited)
June 30, December 31,
Note 2012 2011
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 11 $ 57,397 $ 151,838
Short-term investments 110,474 98,963
Trade and other receivables 12 27,244 23,580
Inventories 13 6,556 7,989
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201,671 282,370
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 6 564,494 615,439
Refining contract 14 8,230 9,009
Other assets 15 8,595 7,995
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$ 782,990 $ 914,813
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 16 $ 29,945 $ 40,459
Finance leases - 1,675
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29,945 42,134
Non-current liabilities
Provision for environmental
rehabilitation 17 8,646 8,390
Deferred tax liabilities 20,424 33,520
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59,015 84,044
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Equity
Issued capital 7 1,230,358 1,230,358
Treasury shares 7(c) (334) (334)
Equity-settled employee benefits
reserve 43,887 41,563
Foreign currency translation reserve (110,367) (103,479)
Deficit (428,438) (333,856)
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Capital and reserves attributable to
equity shareholders of the Company 735,106 834,252
Non-controlling interest 9 (11,131) (3,483)
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723,975 830,769
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$ 782,990 $ 914,813
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Eastern Platinum Limited
Condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars - unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
Note 2012 2011 2012 2011
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Operating activities
Loss before income taxes $(104,724) $ (11,344) $(114,996) $ (18,818)
Adjustments to net loss
for non-cash items
Depletion and
depreciation 6 3,878 5,853 8,266 10,972
Impairment 6 88,278 - 88,278 -
Refining contract
amortization 14 340 407 697 802
Share-based payments 7(e)(f) 23 46 2,340 8,269
Loss on disposal of
property, plant and
equipment 1,569 - 1,569 -
Interest income (897) (1,413) (1,929) (2,922)
Finance costs 8 4,805 353 5,099 875
Foreign exchange loss
(gain) 45 (113) (202) (1,677)
Net changes in non-cash
working capital items
Trade and other
receivables 2,461 7,858 (3,192) 7,541
Inventories 1,959 792 1,322 754
Trade and other
payables (2,284) (2,072) (739) 356
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Cash (used in)
generated from
operations (4,547) 367 (13,487) 6,152
Adjustments to net loss
for cash items
Interest income
received 1,237 1,023 2,056 1,673
Finance costs paid (4,428) (2) (4,466) (195)
Net taxes (paid)
received (173) 250 543 (33)
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Net operating cash flows (7,911) 1,638 (15,354) 7,597
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Investing activities
Acquisition of Lion's
Head 5 - - (10,000) -
Net purchase of short-
term investments 22,445 3,576 (12,022) (1,495)
Purchase of other
assets (378) (4,304) (712) (4,995)
Property, plant and
equipment
expenditures (34,031) (19,193) (56,654) (33,516)
Disposal of property,
plant and equipment 554 - 554 -
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Net investing cash flows (11,410) (19,921) (78,834) (40,006)
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Financing activities
Common shares issued
for cash - exercise
of stock options - - - -
Payment of finance
leases 127 (648) (1,553) (648)
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Net financing cash flows 127 (648) (1,553) (648)
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Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and
cash equivalents (1,419) (756) 1,300 1,370
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Decrease in cash and
cash equivalents (20,613) (19,687) (94,441) (31,687)
Cash and cash
equivalents, beginning
of period 78,010 95,846 151,838 107,846
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Cash and cash
equivalents, end of
period $ 57,397 $ 76,159 $ 57,397 $ 76,159
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Eastern Platinum Limited
Ian Rozier
President & C.E.O.
+1-604-685-6851
+1-604-685-6493 (FAX)
info@eastplats.com
www.eastplats.com
OR
Canaccord Genuity Securities Limited, London - NOMAD
Rob Collins
+44 (0) 207 523 8000
OR
PSG Capital (Pty) Limited - JSE SPONSOR
Johan Fourie
+27 21 887 9602
johanf@psgcapital.com
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