Vast Resources plc (VAST.L)
| Previous close | 0.1030 |
| Open | 0.0970 |
| Bid | 0.0900 x 0 |
| Ask | 0.1050 x 0 |
| Day's range | 0.0960 - 0.1048 |
| 52-week range | 0.0960 - 0.2900 |
| Volume | 240,956,717 |
| Avg. volume | 227,306,942 |
| Market cap | 21.514M |
| Beta (5Y monthly) | 0.85 |
| PE ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| EPS (TTM) | -0.1000 |
| Earnings date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Forward dividend & yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-dividend date | N/A |
| 1y target est | 3.70 |
- Globe Newswire
Baita Plai Update & Revision of Mining Plan
Vast Resources plc / Ticker: VAST / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining 26 February 2021 Vast Resources plc (‘Vast’ or the ‘Company’) Baita Plai updateRevision of Mining Plan Vast Resources plc, the AIM-listed mining company, is pleased to update the market on developments at its Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine (‘Baita Plai’) in Romania. As a result of experience gained since production commenced in October 2020, the Company is in the process of preparing a revised mining plan for Baita Plai incorporating a move away from the traditional labour intensive mining methods within the existing plan to a more “modern” mechanised mining method. This is designed to overcome various operational issues, to enhance productivity and efficiency and thus to optimise the in-situ metal value and take advantage of rising commodity prices. The revised mining plan will supersede the previous mining plan, the targets for which were announced on 7 September 2020. The production of concentrate at Baita Plai for Q4 2020* and anticipated for the rest of Q1 2021 is considerably lower than the targets set out in the previous plan. This shortfall is due principally to the lack of equipment reliability and supply chain and labour issues in part due to the COVID restrictions. These issues are in the process of being rectified under the revised mining plan the results of which are expected to more than make up the shortfall in the period covered by the previous plan (i.e. the period up to Q3 2022). To prepare for the enhanced mechanisation under the revised plan, the Company has already acquired, and is currently awaiting delivery of, three additional underground LHDs and a Jumbo Face Drilling Rig with long hole capabilities. The management of the mine has been made challenging by the fact that Craig Harvey, Chief Operating Officer of the Company, based in South Africa and who is the current manager of Baita Plai, was not able (as a result of COVID 19 restrictions) to be physically present in Romania from November 2020 to end of January 2021 thus necessitating remote management. The Company’s new full time Mine Manager at Baita Plai, Marcus Brewster (see announcement 22 January 2021), will arrive on site shortly, and is already actively engaged in and identified with the formulation of the revised mining plan, including the equipment upgrades to enable the implementation of a more effective mechanised mining method. The Company is aiming to complete and announce the revised mining plan around the end of March. * 493 Cu concentrate produced from Q4 ore against a target of 644 tonnes Cu concentrate. Pb/Zn ore remains stockpiled and unprocessed (Q4 target Zn 204 tonnes, Pb 94 tonnes) **ENDS** For further information, visit www.vastplc.com, follow the Company on Twitter @vast_resources and LinkedIn, or please contact: Vast Resources plc Andrew Prelea - CEOAndrew Hall www.vastplc.com +44 (0) 20 7846 0974Beaumont Cornish - Financial & Nominated Adviser Roland Cornish James Biddle www.beaumontcornish.com +44 (0) 020 7628 3396SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP – Joint Broker Richard Morrison Caroline Rowe www.spangel.co.uk +44 (0) 20 3470 0470 Axis Capital Markets Limited – Joint Broker Richard Hutchison www.axcap247.com +44 (0) 20 3206 0320St Brides Partners Limited Susie Geliher Beth Melluish www.stbridespartners.co.uk +44 (0) 20 7236 1177 The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 (“MAR”). ABOUT VAST RESOURCES PLC Vast Resources plc is a United Kingdom AIM listed mining company with mines and projects in Romania and Zimbabwe. In Romania, the Company is focused on the rapid advancement of high-quality projects by recommencing production at previously producing mines. The Company’s Romanian portfolio includes 100% interest in the producing Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine, located in the Apuseni Mountains, Transylvania, an area which hosts Romania’s largest polymetallic mines. The mine has a JORC compliant Reserve & Resource Report which underpins the initial mine production life of approximately 3-4 years with an in-situ total mineral resource of 15,695 tonnes copper equivalent with a further 1.8M–3M tonnes exploration target. The Company is now working on confirming an enlarged exploration target of up to 5.8M tonnes. The Company also owns the Manaila Polymetallic Mine in Romania, which was commissioned in 2015, currently on care and maintenance. The Company has been granted the Manaila Carlibaba Extended Exploitation License that will allow the Company to re-examine the exploitation of the mineral resources within the larger Manaila Carlibaba licence area. In Zimbabwe, the Company is focused on the commencement of the joint venture mining agreement on the Community Diamond Concession, Chiadzwa, in the Marange Diamond Fields.
- Globe Newswire
Interim Results
Vast Resources plc / Ticker: VAST / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining 27 January 2021 Vast Resources plc(‘Vast’ or the ‘Company’) Interim Results: 1 May 2020 - 31 October 2020 Vast Resources plc, the AIM-listed mining company, is pleased to announce that it has released its unaudited interim report and financial results for period of 1 May 2020 to 31 October 2020. The report is set out below and can be found on the Company’s website at the following address: https://www.vastplc.com/investor-information/document-downloads **ENDS** For further information, visit www.vastplc.com or please contact: Vast Resources plc Andrew Prelea (CEO)Andrew Hall (CCO) www.vastplc.com +44 (0) 20 7846 0974Beaumont Cornish - Financial & Nominated Adviser Roland Cornish James Biddle www.beaumontcornish.com +44 (0) 020 7628 3396SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP – Joint Broker Richard Morrison Caroline Rowe www.spangel.co.uk +44 (0) 20 3470 0470 Axis Capital Markets Limited – Joint Broker Richard Hutchison www.axcap247.com +44 (0) 20 3206 0320St Brides Partners Limited Susie Geliher Beth Melluish www.stbridespartners.co.uk +44 (0) 20 7236 1177 The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 (“MAR”). ABOUT VAST RESOURCES PLCVast Resources plc is a United Kingdom AIM listed mining company with mines and projects in Romania and Zimbabwe. In Romania, the Company is focused on the rapid advancement of high-quality projects by recommencing production at previously producing mines. The Company's Romanian portfolio includes 100% interest in the producing Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine, located in the Apuseni Mountains, Transylvania, an area which hosts Romania's largest polymetallic mines. The mine has a JORC compliant Reserve & Resource Report which underpins the initial mine production life of approximately 3-4 years with an in-situ total mineral resource of 15,695 tonnes copper equivalent with a further 1.8M-3M tonnes exploration target. The Company is now working on confirming an enlarged exploration target of up to 5.8M tonnes The Company also owns the Manaila Polymetallic Mine in Romania, which was commissioned in 2015, currently on care and maintenance. The Company has been granted the Manaila Carlibaba Extended Exploitation License that will allow the Company to re-examine the exploitation of the mineral resources within the larger Manaila Carlibaba licence area. In Zimbabwe, the Company is focused on the commencement of the joint venture mining agreement on the Community Diamond Concession, Chiadzwa, in the Marange Diamond Fields. Overview of the Interim Results for the six months to 31 October 2020 Financial No revenue was reported in the period as our Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine (“BPPM”) had not commenced sales until after the period end and our Manaila Polymetallic Mine (“MPM”) remains on care and maintenance.The results of the reporting period reflect the continuation of the Company's planning and expenditure prior the commencement of concentrate production in October.15% decrease in administrative and overhead expenses for the six month period ended 31 October 2020 ($1.672 million) compared to the six month period ended 31 October 2019 ($1.959 million).Foreign exchange gains of $2.015 million for the period compared to a loss of $0.773 million for the six month period ended 31 October 2019. These gains are substantially offset by exchange losses on translation of foreign operations ($1.412 million).70% decrease in losses after taxation from continuing operations in the period ($1.040 million) compared to the six month period ended 31 October 2019 ($3.524 million).Cash balances at the end of the period $0.239 million compared to $1.216 million as at 31 October 2019. Operational Development In June, the Company was granted the Manaila Carlibaba Extension Exploitation License which will allow the Company to re-examine the exploitation of the mineral resources within the larger Manaila Carlibaba license area. The enlarged exploitation license is 138.6 hectares in size, an increase of 410% in surface area from the existing exploitation license at Manaila (27.2 hectares).In October, the Company has also received a time extension of five years on the entire Manaila Carlibaba licence area in accordance with Romanian Mining Legislation.During the period the Company completed the installation of new equipment and the rehabilitation of existing mining infrastructure at BPPM resulting in commissioning of the plant and the commencement of concentrate production in October.At the end of October 2020, the Company published a JORC 2012 compliant Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource for BPPM which covers the first four years of production. Further drilling will be conducted with the objective of publishing an expanded JORC 2012 Mineral Resource.Continued discussions to finalise the agreement with Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (Pvt) Ltd (“ZCDC”) regarding the right to mine diamonds for the Company at the community diamond concession. Post period end: First sale of concentrate concluded in November 2020.In November, the Company announced an increase in exploration target for BPPM from 1.8 - 3 million tonnes to 3.2 - 5.8 million tonnes. Funding Share issues during the period: gross proceeds / consideration before cost of issue £$Shares IssuedIssued to4,329,3175,459,9312,708,374,994Placing with investors109,800136,80761,000,000Subscription by investors45,00056,65330,000,000Subscription by management117,006147,95869,989,038Settle interest costs4,2875,410857,546Exercise of open offer warrants4,605,4105,806,7592,870,221,578 Post period end: £$Shares IssuedIssued to6,294,7808,439,6114,576,776,439Placing with investors4,845,0006,442,6992,850,000,000Purchase of 20% NCI of Vast Baita Plai 20%365,337500,000323,880,177Settle Atlas convertible loan principal1,9432,647388,586Exercise of open offer warrants11,507,06015,384,9577,751,045,202 As highlighted in the above table, the Company acquired the remaining 20% interest in Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine (‘Vast Baita Plai’) (thus increasing its interest in Baita Plai to 100%) together with further interests in Romanian assets. Debt Funding ·During the period the Company repaid $500,000 of principal of the first tranche of the Atlas facility. Post period end: ·On 26 January 2021, the Company announced that Atlas had issued a conversion notice for the repayment of $500,000 of principal of the first tranche of the Atlas facility. The Company has satisfied the conversion rights through the issuance of 323,880,177 shares. Board and Management Resignation of Eric Diack as Non-executive Director on 4 May 2020.Resignation of Mark Mabhudhu as Executive Director of the Company’s Diamond Division on 22 September 2020 following his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Government owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (Pvt) Ltd.Appointment of Marcus Brewster as General Manager of BPPM and who will join Vast on 1 March 2021. CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT The commencement of production at the Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine (“BPPM”) in October represents a major achievement for the Company. It has been a difficult journey made more challenging in the latter stages by the Covid-19 pandemic. The team has worked tirelessly to reach this milestone, installing new equipment and successfully commissioning the plant. We were very encouraged by the Mineral Resource Estimate Report published in October and we are moving ahead with an underground drilling program to determine the further potential of the asset. However, as Andrew Prelea mentions in his report, we were disappointed that we were unable to conclude a new financing facility with an international banking institution that had been well advanced. In November 2020, the Company acquired the remaining 20% interest in BPPM, increasing its interest in BPPM to 100%, together with further interests in Romanian assets. The Acquisition was satisfied through the issue of 2,850,000,000 new ordinary shares of 0.1p in the Company at a price of 0.17p per share. Of these shares, 1,500,001,930 have been allotted to Andrew Prelea and 225,005,790 have been allotted to Roy Tucker, both Directors of the Company, and it was announced on 9 November 2020 that Andrew Prelea and Roy Tucker have agreed subject to their remaining directors of the Company a lock-up period of twelve months in respect of the share allotments. On 22 September 2020, Mark Mabhudhu, Executive Director of the Company’s Diamond Division left Vast to take up the role of CEO at Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (Pvt) (“ZCDC”). We were saddened by Mark’s leaving but look forward to continuing to work with him as he carries out his new remit to implement ageements between ZCDC and investors in the diamond sector. The Board would like to thank Mark for all his efforts and wish him all the best in his new role. On 4 May 2020, Eric Diack resigned from his position as a Non-Executive Director of the Company due to other commitments. The Board would like to thank Eric for his contribution over the years and wishes him well in his new role. On 22 January 2021, we were pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Brewster as the new General Manager of BPPM. Marcus will join us on 1 March 2021. The Company is now on a solid footing to begin to realise the value of BPPM and continues to be well positioned to successfully execute on its Zimbabwe diamond opportunity. I wish all our stakeholders well in these difficult times and, as always, remain committed to the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. Brian MoritzChairman CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT The last twelve months have been unprecedented in peacetime. Many countries continue to battle through the Covid-19 pandemic one year after the first international reports of a novel coronavirus. The stresses and strains on individuals, society and business have clearly been immense. In reaction, we have witnessed the fastest development of effective vaccines and the largest vaccination program in history. This is testament to the ability of individuals, institutions and communities to pull together in the face of adversity and I believe this will be ever more important and prevalent as we emerge from this crisis to face new and existing challenges such as the push for cleaner energy. The call for clean energy and electric vehicles appears to have accelerated during the pandemic and Vast is well placed to take advantage of these developments through its Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine (“BPPM”). Despite the Covid-19 headwinds we commenced production at BPPM in October and sold our first concentrate in November. This marked a significant achievement. Much of our new equipment was sourced from Chinese suppliers through the lock-down period at the start of 2020, and as the pandemic spread we were still able during the period to take delivery, test and install equipment, whilst at the same time rehabilitating existing mining infrastructure. Travel restrictions also provided significant challenges due to disruptions to the itinerary of key management personnel and which we worked to mitigate. Specific accomplishments at BPPM during the period were as follows: Delivery and working installation of locomotivesDelivery of underground railway cutting and bending equipment.Delivery and installation of railway tracks.Delivery of underground wagons, modification as necessary and installation.Delivery of underground rock loaders and mining jackhammers.Delivery of underground pneumatic loaders.Delivery and installation of ceramic filters and hydrocyclones.Delivery and installation of slurry pumps.Continued refurbishment of existing plant equipment.Rehabilitation of underground mining infrastructure.Completion of tailings pipe.Metallurgical test work on initial underground working areas to determine formulas for processing.Drilling and assay work as part of preparing a JORC 2012 compliant resource estimate and further defining the mine plan.Repair to a railway bridge access point using an alternative steel structure. The potential value of the BPPM was further underpinned by the publication of a Mineral Resource Estimate in October which covers the initial mine production life of approximately 3-4 years whilst historic mineral resources are verified. The report estimates a Resource of 608,000 tonnes at a copper equivalent grade of 2.58% and an exploration target of 1.8 - 3 million tonnes that was increased to 3.2 - 5.8 million tonnes in November following the Company’s review of further historical data which had only recently been made available. Based on these findings, the Directors believe that the Antonio North skarn represents a major near to medium term mining opportunity and an underground exploration drilling programme is currently being compiled to better determine its potential. As announced on 22 January 2021, we are delighted that Marcus Brewster will join Vast as the new General Manager of BPPM. Marcus brings significant open pit and underground mining and management experience and this role will include the development of BPPM to its full potential whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance. In November, and as further explained in the Chairman’s statement, the Company acquired the remaining 20% interest in BPPM thereby bringing Vast’s total interest in Baita Plai to 100%. As part of this transaction, the Company also acquired an increased interest in Romanian assets comprising Blueberry, Piciorul Zimbrului, and Magura Neagra. These acquisitions were satisfied through the issue of 2,850,000,000 new ordinary shares of 0.1p in the Company and have allowed the Company to simplify its ownership structure. While good progress has been made in starting to realise BPPM’s underlying value, we were disappointed the Company was not able to refinance the current Atlas facility as planned. The Company was informed in January that the credit committee was unable to proceed with the transaction until the completion of certain restructuring requirements. The Company has been given to understand that this decision is unrelated to its current mining activity in Romania and is not a negative reflection on BPPM. The Company remains committed to seeking cheaper and strategic financing. Finally, we continue to remain confident that we will be able to conclude a diamond mining agreement with ZCDC once Covid-19 lock-down measures are lifted in Zimbabwe. Many thanks to fellow Board members and management for the commitment and hard work that has been put into the Group. I thank all our stakeholders for their support through these challenging times. Andrew PreleaChief Executive Officer Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the six months ended 31 October 2020 31 Oct 202030 Apr 202031 Oct 2019 6 Months12 Months6 Months GroupGroupGroup UnauditedAuditedUnaudited Note$’000$’000$’000Revenue - - - Cost of sales - - - Gross profit - - - Overhead expenses 13(7,243)(3,179)Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (398)(913)(411)Profit / (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment - - - Share option and warrant expense - (440)(69)Sundry income 68 175 33Exchange (loss) / gain 2,015(1,977)(773)Other administrative and overhead expenses (1,672)(4,088)(1,959) Proft / (loss) from operations 13(7,243)(3,179)Finance income 59 30 - Finance expense (1,112)(1,099)(345)Loss before taxation from continuing operations (1,040)(8,312)(3,524)Taxation charge - - - Total loss after taxation for the period (1,040)(8,312)(3,524)Other comprehensive income Items that may be subsequently reclassified to either profit or loss (Loss) / gain on available for sale financial assets - - - Exchange gain / (loss) on translation of foreign operations (1,412) 1,045 34Total comprehensive profit / (loss) for the period (2,452)(7,267)(3,490) Total profit / (loss) attributable to: - the equity holders of the parent company (1,076)(8,000)(3,398)- non-controlling interests 36(312)(126) (1,040)(8,312)(3,524)Total comprehensive profit / (loss) attributable to: - the equity holders of the parent company (2,488)(6,955)(3,364)- non-controlling interests 36(312)(126) (2,452)(7,267)(3,490)Loss per share – basic and diluted4(0.01)(0.08)(0.04) Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity for the six months ended 31 October 2020 Share capital Share premium Share option reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Available for sale reserve EBT reserve Retained deficit Total Non-controlling interests Total $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 At 30 April 201923,702 81,685 1,615 (722)- - (100,937)5,343 (41)5,302 Total comprehensive loss for the period---34--(3,398)(3,364)(126)(3,490)Share option and warrant charges--69----69 -69 Share options and warrants lapsed--(387)---387- -- Shares issued for cash: - for cash consideration2,8591,066-----3,925 -3,925 - to settle liabilities-------- -- At 31 October 201926,561 82,751 1,297 (688)- - (103,948)5,973 (167)5,806 Total comprehensive loss for the period---1,011--(4,602)(3,591)(186)(3,777)Share option and warrant charges--371----371 -371 Share options and warrants lapsed--5---(5)- -- Share warrants issued to debt provider--1,310----1,310 -1,310 Derecognised on discontinued operations: - Millwall International Investments Limited---(1,178)- 1,178- -- Shares issued for cash - for cash consideration514237-----751 4755 - to settle liabilities219-----30 -30 At 30 April 202027,096 82,997 2,983 (855)- - (107,377)4,844 (349)4,495 Total comprehensive loss for the period---(1,412)--(1,076)(2,488)36(2,452)Share option and warrant charges--- ----- -- Share options and warrants lapsed--- ---- - -- Shares issued for cash - for cash consideration3,5031,799- ---- 5,302 -5,302 - to settle liabilities11772-----189 -189 At 31 October 202030,716 84,868 2,983 (2,267)- - (108,453)7,847 (313)7,534 Condensed consolidated statement of financial position As at 31 October 2020 31 Oct 202030 Apr 202031 Oct 2019 UnauditedAuditedUnaudited Group GroupGroup $’000$’000$’000AssetsNote Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment315,75112,73511,998 15,75112,73511,998Current assets Inventory5840476472Receivables62,7472,4611,961Available for sale investments 977920-Cash and cash equivalents 2394781,216Total current assets 4,8034,3353,649Total Assets 20,55417,07015,647 Equity and Liabilities Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the Parent Share capital 30,71627,09626,561Share premium 84,86882,99782,751Share option reserve 2,9832,9831,297Foreign currency translation reserve (2,267)(855)(688)Retained deficit (108,453)(107,377)(103,948) 7,8474,8445,973Non-controlling interests (313)(349)(167)Total equity 7,5344,4955,806 Non-current liabilities Loans and borrowings78,6058,3433,073Provisions9473420489Deferred tax liability --- 9,0788,7633,562Current liabilities Loans and borrowings72493922,348Trade and other payables83,6933,4203,931Total current liabilities 3,9423,8126,279Total liabilities 13,02012,5759,841Total Equity and Liabilities 20,55417,07015,647 Condensed consolidated statement of cash flow for the six months ended 31 October 2020 31 Oct 202030 Apr 202031 Oct 2019 UnauditedAuditedUnaudited Group GroupCompany $’000$’000$’000CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Profit (loss) before taxation for the period(1,040)(8,312)(3,524)Adjustments for: Depreciation and impairment charges 398913411(Profit) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment - --Liabilities settled in shares 18930-Share option expense - 44069 (453)(6,929)(3,044)Changes in working capital: Decrease (increase) in receivables(937)346613Decrease (increase) in inventories(1,122)131(55)Decrease in payables(393)1,220490 (2,452)1,6971,048 Taxation paid--- Cash generated by / (used in) operations(2,905)(5,232)(1,996) Investing activities: Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment(2,755)(2,756)(1,184)Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment - --Payments to acquire available for sale investments (891)- . Total cash used in investing activities(2,755)(3,647)(1,184) Financing Activities: Proceeds from the issue of ordinary shares 5,3024,6253,925Proceeds from loans and borrowings granted 9666,519156Repayment of loans and borrowings(847)(2,356)(254)Total proceeds from financing activities 5,4218,7883,827 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(239)(91)647Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 478569569Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 239 478 1,216 Interim report notes 1 Interim Report These condensed interim financial statements, which are unaudited, are for the six months ended 31 October 2020 and consolidate the financial statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries. The statements are presented in United States Dollars. The financial information set out in these condensed interim financial statements does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434(3) of the Companies Act 2006. The condensed interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the period ended 30 April 2020 which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (“IFRSs”). The Auditor's report on those financial statements was unqualified and did not contain a statement under s.498(2) or s.498(3) of the Companies Act 2006. The Auditors report for the period ended 30 April 2020 can be found on Pages 22-25 of the annual financial statements for the period ended 30 April 2020, released elsewhere on this website on 29 October 2020. The accounts for the period have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (“IAS 34”) and the accounting policies are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the period ended 30 April 2020, unless otherwise stated, and those envisaged for the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2021. New IFRS accounting standards At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, a number of Standards and Interpretations were in issue but were not yet effective. The Directors do not anticipate that the adoption of these standards and interpretations, or any of the amendments made to existing standards as a result of the annual improvements cycle, will have a material effect on the financial statements in the year of initial application. Going concern After review of the Group’s operations, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the unaudited condensed interim financial statements. This interim report was approved by the Directors on 26 January 2021. 2 Segmental Analysis Mining, exploration and development Admin and corporate Total Europe Africa $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Six months to 31 October 2020 Revenue---- Production costs---- Gross profit (loss)---- Depreciation(395)-(3)(398) Profit (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment---- Share option and warrant expense---- Sundry income68--68 Exchange (loss) gain1,630-3852,015 Other administrative and overhead expenses(744)-(928)(1,672) Finance income--5959 Finance expense(267)-(845)(1,112) Taxation (charge)---- Profit (loss) for the year from continuing operations292-(1,332)(1,040) 31 October 2020 Total assets18,929-1,62520,554 Total non-current assets15,648-10315,751 Additions to non-current assets2,753-22,755 Total current assets3,281-1,5224,803 Total liabilities7,719-5,30113,020 2 Segmental analysis (continued) Mining, exploration and development Admin and corporate Total Europe Africa $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Twelve months to 30 April 2020 Revenue---- Production costs---- Gross profit (loss)---- Depreciation and impairment(911)-(2)(913) Profit (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment---- Share option and warrant expense--(440)(440) Sundry income175--175 Exchange (loss) gain(1,170)-(807)(1,977) Other administrative and overhead expenses(1,549)-(2,539)(4,088) Finance income--3030 Finance expense(508)-(591)(1,099) Taxation (charge)---- Profit (loss) for the year from continuing operations(3,963)-(4,349)(8,312) 30 April 2020 Total assets14,831-2,23917,070 Total non-current assets12,627-10812,735 Additions to non-current assets2,693-632,756 Total current assets2,716-1,6194,335 Total liabilities7,584-4,99112,575 2 Segmental analysis (continued) Mining, exploration and development Admin and corporate Total Europe Africa $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Six months to 31 October 2019 Revenue- -- Production costs- -- Gross profit (loss)- -- Depreciation and impairment(409) (2)(411) Profit (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment- -- Share option and warrant expense- (69)(69) Sundry income33 -33 Exchange (loss) gain(156) (617)(773) Other administrative and overhead expenses(722) (1,237)(1,959) Finance income- -- Finance expense(189) (156)(345) Taxation (charge)- -- Profit (loss) for the year from continuing operations(1,443) (2,081)(3,524) 30 October 2019 Total assets14,516 1,13115,647 Total non-current assets11,998 -11,998 Additions to non-current assets1,184 -1,184 Total current assets2,120 1,5293,649 Total liabilities8,329 1,5129,841 3 Property, Plant and equipment Group Plant and machinery Fixtures, fittings and equipment Computer assets Motor vehicles Buildings and Improvements Mining assets Capital Work in progress Total $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Cost at 1 May 20193,203 46 118 245 3,212 6,174 2,784 15,782 Additions during the period-1-37--1,1461,184Disposals during the period--------Foreign exchange movements(6)--(5)(10)(16)(10)(47)Cost at 31 October 20193,197 47 118 277 3,202 6,158 3,920 16,919 Additions during the period2236--1431,3891,572Disposals during the period--------Foreign exchange movements(135)(1)(4)(12)(109)(174)(103)(538)Cost at 30 April 20203,064 48 150 265 3,093 6,127 5,206 17,953 Additions during the period4796116-2,158952,755Reclassification363---4141,963(2,740)-Foreign exchange movements1953827160255308956Cost at 31 October 20204,101 57 169 298 3,667 10,503 2,869 21,664 Depreciation at 1 May 20192,059 35 66 132 585 1,040 604 4,521 Charge for the period184641457146-411Foreign exchange movements(2)--(2)(4)(3)-(11)Depreciation at 31 October 20192,241 41 70 144 638 1,183 604 4,921 Charge for the period27161012285(82)-502Disposals during the period--------Foreign exchange movements(115)-(2)(5)(48)(35)-(205)Depreciation at 30 April 20202,397 47 78 151 875 1,066 604 5,218 Charge for the period174781561133-398Reclassification-----(40)-(40)Foreign exchange movements17135287753-337Depreciation at 31 October 20202,742 57 91 194 1,013 1,212 604 5,913 Net book value at 31 October 2019956 6 48 133 2,564 4,975 3,316 11,998 Net book value at 30 April 2020667 1 72 114 2,218 5,061 4,602 12,735 Net book value at 31 October 20201,359 -78 104 2,654 9,291 2,265 15,751 4 Loss per share 31 Oct 202030 Apr 202031 Oct 2019 UnauditedAuditedUnaudited Group GroupGroup Profit and loss per ordinary share has been calculated using the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the relevant financial year. The weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for the period is:12,056,115,803 9,597,112,214 9,017,815,872Profit / (loss) for the period: ($’000)(1,076)(8,000)(3,398)Profit / (Loss) per share basic and diluted (cents)(0.01)(0.08)(0.04) The effect of all potentially dilutive share options is anti-dilutive. 5 Inventory Oct 2020Apr 2020Oct 2019 UnauditedAuditedUnaudited GroupGroupGroup $’000$’000$’000 Minerals held for sale 104 58 61 Production stockpiles 49 46 48 Consumable stores 687 372 363 840 476 472 6 Receivables Oct 2020Apr 2020Oct 2019 UnauditedAuditedUnaudited GroupGroupGroup $’000$’000$’000 Trade receivables 203 359 - Other receivables 822 801 839 Short term loans 233 212 211 Prepayments 92 81 60 VAT 1,397 1,008 851 2,747 2,461 1,961 7 Loans and borrowings Oct 2020Apr 2020Oct 2019 UnauditedAuditedUnaudited GroupGroupGroup $’000$’000$’000 Non current Secured borrowings 8,605 8,361 5,035 Unsecured borrowings 179 206 less amounts payable in less than 12 months (197)(2,168) 8,605 8,343 3,073 Current Secured borrowings - - 2,018 Unsecured borrowings 249 195 330 Bank overdrafts - - - Current portion of long term borrowings - secured - 18 - unsecured 179 249 392 2,348 Total loans and borrowings 8,854 8,735 5,421 8 Payables Oct 2020Apr 2020Oct 2019 UnauditedAuditedUnaudited GroupGroupGroup $’000$’000$’000 Trade payables 1,287 1,645 1,298 Other payables 883 864 1,293 Other taxes and social security taxes 1,460 672 1,340 Accrued expenses 63 239 - 3,693 3,420 3,931 9 Provisions Oct 2020Apr 2020Oct 2019 UnauditedAuditedUnaudited GroupGroupGroup $’000$’000$’000 Provision for rehabilitation of mining properties - Provision brought forward from previous periods 420 489 489 - Liability recognised during period - - - - Other movements 53(69) - 473 420 489 10 Events after the reporting date Shares issued and gross proceeds / consideration £$Shares IssuedIssued to6,294,7808,439,6114,576,776,439Placing with investors4,845,0006,442,6992,850,000,000Purchase of 20% NCI of Vast Baita Plai 20%365,337500,000323,880,177Settle Atlas convertible loan principal1,9432,647388,586Exercise of open offer warrants11,507,06015,384,9577,751,045,202 First sale of concentrate concluded in November 2020. In November, the Company announced an increase in exploration target for BPPM from 1.8 - 3 million tonnes to 3.2 - 5.8 million tonnes. In January, the Company announced the appointment of Marcus Brewster as General Manager of BPPM and who will join the Company on 1 March 2021. On 26 January 2021, the Company announced that Atlas had issued a conversion notice for the repayment of $500,000 of principal of the first tranche of the Atlas facility. The Company has satisfied the conversion rights through the issuance of 323,880,177 shares. **ENDS**
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Atlas Special Opportunities LLC – Exercise of Conversion Rights
Vast Resources plc / Ticker: VAST / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining 26 January 2021 Vast Resources plc (‘Vast’ or the ‘Company’) Atlas Special Opportunities LLC – Exercise of Conversion Rights Vast Resources plc, the AIM-listed mining company, announces that Atlas Special Opportunities LLC has given notice to the Company that it elects to convert Bonds of USD 500,000 nominal value in accordance with the terms of the Bond Issuance Deed announced on 24 October 2019. The Company can confirm that it has satisfied the exercise of the Conversion Rights through the issue of 323,880,177 ordinary shares of 0.1 pence each in the Company (‘Ordinary Shares’) at a price of 0.1128 pence per Ordinary Share. Application will be made to the London Stock Exchange for 323,880,177 new Ordinary Shares to be admitted to trading on the AIM Market with admission expected to occur on or around 1 February 2021 (‘Admission’). The issued new Ordinary Shares will rank pari passu in all respects with existing Ordinary Shares. Following Admission of the new Ordinary Shares the issued ordinary share capital of Vast will consist of 21,300,489,402 Ordinary Shares. There are no Ordinary Shares held in treasury. 21,300,489,402 represents the total number of voting rights in the Company and may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they can determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change in their interest in, the Company under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules. **ENDS** For further information, visit www.vastplc.com, follow the Company on Twitter @vast_resources and LinkedIn, or please contact: Vast Resources plc Andrew Prelea - CEOAndrew Hall - CCO www.vastplc.com +44 (0) 20 7846 0974Beaumont Cornish - Financial & Nominated Adviser Roland Cornish James Biddle www.beaumontcornish.com +44 (0) 020 7628 3396SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP – Joint Broker Richard Morrison Caroline Rowe www.spangel.co.uk +44 (0) 20 3470 0470 Axis Capital Markets Limited – Joint Broker Richard Hutchison www.axcap247.com +44 (0) 20 3206 0320St Brides Partners Limited Susie Geliher Charlotte Page www.stbridespartners.co.uk +44 (0) 20 7236 1177 The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 (“MAR”). ABOUT VAST RESOURCES PLC Vast Resources plc is a United Kingdom AIM listed mining company with mines and projects in Romania and Zimbabwe. In Romania, the Company is focused on the rapid advancement of high-quality projects by recommencing production at previously producing mines. The Company’s Romanian portfolio includes 100% interest in the producing Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine, located in the Apuseni Mountains, Transylvania, an area which hosts Romania’s largest polymetallic mines. The mine has a JORC compliant Reserve & Resource Report which underpins the initial mine production life of approximately 3-4 years with an in-situ total mineral resource of 15,695 tonnes copper equivalent with a further 1.8M–3M tonnes exploration target. The Company is now working on confirming an enlarged exploration target of up to 5.8M tonnes. The Company also owns the Manaila Polymetallic Mine in Romania, which was commissioned in 2015, currently on care and maintenance. The Company has been granted the Manaila Carlibaba Extended Exploitation License that will allow the Company to re-examine the exploitation of the mineral resources within the larger Manaila Carlibaba licence area. In Zimbabwe, the Company is focused on the commencement of the joint venture mining agreement on the Community Diamond Concession, Chiadzwa, in the Marange Diamond Fields.
