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Half Yearly Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2012 Company Continues to be EBITDA Profitable and Cash Flow Positive from Operations PuriCore (LSE: PURI), the water-based clean technology company, today announces its half yearly results for the six months ended 30 June 2012. Financial Highlights · Revenue increased 35% (37% at constant currency) to $25.3m (H1 2011: $18.8m) o Supermarket Retail revenue up 71% to $13.0m (H1 2011: $7.6m) o Endoscopy revenue up 6% (9% at constant currency) to $11.6m (H1 2011: $10.9m) o Wound Care revenue up 217% to $0.7m (H1 2011: $0.2m) · Overall gross profit margin of 33.0% (H1 2011: 27.4%) · Operating expenses reduced 13% · EBITDA* profitable: an increase of $4.4m to $0.7m (H1 2011: EBITDA loss of $3.7m) · Cash flow generated from operations $2.9m (H1 2011: $1.6m outflow) · Gross cash of $4.7m at period end

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Dr. Bill Higgs, Chief Executive of Mediterranean Oil and Gas, commented: "This is very positive news and we are pleased the Italian Parliament has now approved and ratified in law Decree 83/2012. Once the full details of the Decree are published we look forward to being able to continue with the development of the Ombrina Mare field, a project that is of considerable strategic importance to the Company and that will be a very positive contributor to the Italian economy."

Update on the Italian ban on offshore exploration and production Further to the Company's previous update released on 27th June 2012 regarding the drilling ban offshore Italy, the Board of Mediterranean Oil & Gas Plc (AIM: MOG), the central Mediterranean producer, developer and explorer of oil and gas assets, is pleased to provide an important update on the status of Decree 83/2012. Following a session of the Senate of the Italian Parliament on Friday 3rd August 2012, Decree 83/2012 has now been approved and ratified in law by both houses of the Italian Parliament. The new law, which came into effect on the 26th June, 2012 is anticipated to be published in the Italian Official Journal early this week. Details of Decree 83/2012 will be confirmed by the Company following publication. However, based on comments in the Italian press, it is reported Decree 83/2012 has been converted into law such that the earlier restrictions of Decree 128/2010, as it related to MOG's offshore licences, will no longer apply. This will enable MOG to seekaward of a production concession covering the Ombrina Mare oil and gas field in the Central Adriatic based upon the application previously submitted by the Company in December 2008. The Company's existing production concession AC19.PI in the Northern Adriatic is also excluded from the restrictions of DLGS 128/2010. The company will provide an update on the plans for development once the production concession has been granted.

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Conclusion Catlin's strong performance in the first half of this year puts the Group in a solid position as we enter the second half of the year, which includes the Atlantic windstorm season. Overall, underwriting conditions are favourable, with rates continuing to rise for most catastrophe-exposed classes of business and the long-awaited recovery in the US Casualty portfolio starting to appear. The Group will continue to stress the fundamentals of disciplined underwriting, portfolio diversification, and capital preservation and flexibility. Our attritional loss ratio, the best indicator of underwriting discipline, continues to be favourable. We will not sacrifice long-term profitability for increased market share. We believe that market conditions support growth opportunities in our traditional London and Bermuda markets. Over the past decade we have made significant investments in our operations in other established markets, including the United States, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Canada. Whilst we are still regarded as a relatively new player in these markets, our investment is being rewarded as these operations are now producing significant profits. We are now carefully expanding our operations in growth markets, such as China and Latin America. Our current positions in these markets are small, but we believe that the long-range profit potential is substantial. I am proud that Catlin's focus on providing the best possible levels of service on underwriting and claims is increasingly recognised by brokers and clients. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our talented and energetic employees for the tremendous effort they have made to serve our clients and brokers. Catlin continues to build a business for the future, and we look ahead with confidence.

Stephen Catlin, Chief Executive of Catlin Group Limited, said: "Catlin produced excellent financial results for the first six months of 2012, including a record underwriting contribution and strong profits before tax. Our business continues to grow, with the London/UK underwriting hub producing meaningful growth for the first time in five years along with a good performance from the rest of the business. "The rating environment continues to be favourable, as average weighted premium rates across the portfolio increased by 5 per cent during the first half of 2012. Rates for catastrophe-exposed business classes continue to increase, and we are seeing positive momentum for other classes, including US Casualty business. Catlin's focus on underwriting discipline and flexible capital structure puts us in a solid position to take advantage of opportunities as they arise in the second half of the year and beyond."

CATLIN GROUP LIMITED ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2012 HAMILTON, Bermuda - Catlin Group Limited ('CGL': London Stock Exchange), the international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, announces its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2012. Highlights: · Record US$443 million in net underwriting contribution § 86 per cent combined ratio § 50 per cent attritional loss ratio · US$231 million in profit before tax § 17.5 per cent annualised return on net tangible assets § 13.6 per cent annualised return on equity · 5 per cent increase in average weighted premium rates (9 per cent increase for catastrophe-exposed classes; 2 per cent increase for non-catastrophe classes) · 6 per cent increase in interim dividend to 9.5 UK pence per share (14.7 US cents) · 16 per cent increase in sterling net tangible assets per share since 30 June 2011 § 13 per cent increase in US dollar net tangible assets per share since 30 June 2011

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International Airlines Group (IAG), British Airways’ parent company, is considering buying a small stake in its embattled partner American Airlines to protect their alliance. Willie Walsh, IAG’s chief executive, revealed in an interview that the tactic could be used to deliver “additional strategic value” for BA and its Oneworld global airline alliance. A cross investment could also act as a poison pill for any rival attempt to lure American away from Oneworld, which would be potentially damaging for IAG. Delta Airlines is reported to be considering a bid for American, which would almost certainly result in it joining Delta’s SkyTeam alliance – leaving a hole in IAG’s lucrative North Atlantic route network. The prospect of IAG’s stake building has arisen due to the financial problems at AMR, American’s parent company. AMR filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November and is currently seeking an agreement with creditors to reduce its debt burden, The Telegraph writes.

Royal Dutch Shell is pulling some of its funds out of European banks over fears stirred by the Eurozone's mounting debt crisis, according to reports. The company's chief financial officer, Simon Henry, told The Times newspaper that Shell is cutting back its exposure to European credit risk in the worst-hit economies and putting a higher price on doing business with the region's peripheral nations. "There's been a shift in our willingness to take credit risk in Europe. The crisis has impacted our willingness to afford credit," Mr Henry is quoted as saying. Asked whether Shell regarded risk as different in Germany compared with some of the Eurozone’s southern and heavily indebted members, he said: “We differentiate between different credit risk.” Mr Henry is cited as saying that the Anglo-Dutch oil major would rather deposit $15bn of cash in non-European assets, such as US Treasuries and US bank accounts, The Telegraph reports.

Outlook Full year1 2012 expected production remains 4.3Moz-4.4Moz at a total cash cost of $780/oz -$805/oz. For the third quarter2, production is expected to be around 1.07Moz-1.1Moz at a total cash cost of $835/oz - $865/oz. 1 Assuming an exchange rate of R7.40/$ and an oil price of $110/barrel for the year. 2 Assuming an exchange rate of R8.15/$ and an oil price of $100/barrel. 3 Bond carries effective yield to maturity of 5.2032% As mentioned in the first quarter earnings release in 15 February 2012, the situation remains that both estimates could see some downside risk in the light of safety-related stoppages and other unforeseen factors. AngloGold Ashanti may not be able to reach the goals or meet the expectations set out in this report. Refer to the disclaimer in this communication or to the "Risk Factors" section in the prospectus supplement to AngloGold Ashanti's prospectus dated July 17, 2012 that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2012.

"It was a strong operating quarter and we've kept our projects firmly on track," AngloGold Ashanti Chief Executive Officer Mark Cutifani said. "We've been driving this business hard to sustainably deliver industry-leading returns and we're continuing on that path." To provide funding for its projects and extend the maturity of its debt, AngloGold Ashanti refinanced its $1bn revolving credit facility to now mature in 2017 and also completed the successful issue of a $750m, 10-year investment-grade rated bond3 at a competitive coupon of 5.125%, below that of its existing rated bonds. The issue was significantly oversubscribed and completed in a volatile market, amidst a worsening European crisis and just days after Moody's issued a negative outlook on three AAA rated European countries.

(ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI) - AngloGold Ashanti improved on cost and production guidance for the second quarter and kept its four key growth projects on track and budget despite challenging operating conditions for the global gold sector. The expansion of the Cripple Creek & Victor mine in Colorado, as well as the development of the Kibali and Mongbwalu mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the new Tropicana mine in Western Australia all remain on track. Tropicana is expected to be first to production, with its initial gold pour expected in the fourth quarter of 2013. AngloGold Ashanti has seen earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization increase almost threefold since introducing a new operating model in 2008. The company has eliminated its hedge book to gain full exposure to the gold price, strengthened its balance sheet and introduced its Project ONE business improvement initiative to increase leverage to the gold price and drive consistently higher returns on capital. The final leg of its strategy is to increase production and improve the quality of the portfolio through the development of the new projects.

AngloGold Beats Operating Guidance; Growth Projects on Schedule * Q2 production 1,073Moz beats guidance; strong performances from Continental Africa and Americas. * Q2 total cash costs $801/oz, better than guidance due to improved volumes, weaker local currencies. * Q2 Adjusted headline earnings of $253m, or 65 US cents a share. * Projects on budget and on schedule; Tropicana first gold expected by end of next year. * Completed acquisition of residual 50% stake in Serra Grande * Record First-Half EBITDA of $1.47bn achieved in seasonally weaker first half. * Revolving Credit Facility of $1bn refinanced at competitive rates and extends maturity. * $750m 10-year, investment-grade rated bond issued at 5.125% coupon3; significantly oversubscribed. * Completed acquisition of Mine Waste Solutions ($335m) for additional gold and uranium production.

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Do we assume they have been struggling to raise the monies. Available cash must be well under the 100k now.

Funding update In the Company's unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31st March 2012, announced on 4th July 2012 ("the Preliminary Results") the Company stated that: "Net cash at 31 March was £0.1million and the current cash resources of the business remain constrained and as a result the business remains subject to adverse trading swings. Based on the Company's current cash position and management forecasts the Company is seeking to raise approximately £1.0million in equity and/or debt funding in the short term." The Company confirms that, whilst it has no debt, it remains cash constrained in the short term and is exploring a number of viable equity or debt funding options. The Company is also actively managing its cashflow and creditor obligations to allow the Company to trade through what the Directors believe to be a short term cashflow shortfall. Shareholders will be updated of any material developments in this regard as soon as appropriate.

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Thomas Melczer, Director of Business Development said, "Partnering with Modl, the leading supplier of intelligent power system solutions, demonstrates that Proton Motor is a key supplier of hydrogen-based fuel cell technology in Germany."