RE: Interim Results!29 Sep 2022 10:50
The revenue share arrangements under the Agreement give Edenville US$10 per tonne of washed coal sold at a minimum price of US$35 per tonne, plus 60% of any sales revenue above US$35 per tonne of washed coal. The global thermal coal price has reached new highs since entering into the Agreement and the Company is witnessing a knock-on positive effect on the domestic thermal coal price in Tanzania. The previously reported 'at gate' sales price range of US$35-50 per tonne for washed coal from Rukwa therefore appears robust. Once consistent production is established and Rukwa becomes a reliable source of coal for its clients, the Company anticipates its position in offtake negotiations is likely to be strengthened further.
Following extensive servicing and repairs on the main machinery and wash plant at the Rukwa site, and the purchase of two additional trucks, final works are expected to be completed shortly, with production recommencing sufficient to achieve up to 4000 tonnes by the end of October 2022. The targeted production and sales increase to 6,000 tonnes per month of washed coal is expected to take place after the rainy season ends in March/April 2023.
Edenville will continue to manage the Rukwa project and fund its corporate operational costs from its existing cash resources. Edenville, at its sole discretion, can also deploy additional capital to expedite production ramp up; any such capital deployed is to be repaid to Edenville before any profit share is paid.
Edenville and Brahma continue to work closely to ensure maximum efficiency and whilst Brahma have only been on site for a limited time, we are encouraged by their performance. We look forward to reporting on production levels and offtake contracts in due course.
Financial results
For the six month period ended 30 June 2022 the Company had revenue of £56,146 (H1 2021: £27,752).
The Group made a total comprehensive loss for the period of £196,429 (H1 2021 loss of £513,497), which included a gain of £624,211 arising from the translation of the Tanzanian subsidiary accounts from US Dollars to Sterling.
The net assets at 30 June 2022 amounted to £6,926,616 (30 June 2021 £7,842,563). In addition, post period end, the Company reached agreement for certain costs, amounting to £180,000, to be recouped following an earlier aborted acquisition process, which will strengthen the Group's working capital position pending revenue from coal sales in the coming months.
Noel Lyons
Chief Executive Officer
29 September 2022
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