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Fri 18 Nov 2011, 7:05 SNU - Sentula Mining Limited - Reviewed condensed consolidated interim results
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SNU                                                                             
SNU - Sentula Mining Limited - Reviewed condensed consolidated interim results  
for the six months ended 30 September 2011                                      
Sentula Mining Limited                                                          
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa                                    
(Registration number 1992/001973/06)                                            
Share code: SNU                                                                 
ISIN: ZAE000107223                                                              
("Sentula" or "the Company" or "the Group")                                     
Reviewed condensed consolidated interim results for the six months ended 30     
September 2011                                                                  
HIGHLIGHTS                                                                      
- Revenue increased 10% to R1 345 million (2010: R1 219 million)                
- Operating profit pre-impairment and inventory write-off increased 21% to R150 
million (2010: R124 million)                                                    
- HEPS remained at 10,6 cents (2010: 10,6 cents)                                
COMMENTARY                                                                      
"Global economic uncertainty and its impact on local mining, continues to affect
the rate of recovery and sustainable growth in resource and energy sectors. The 
diverse nature of the Group`s earnings should however continue to ensure that   
the underlying fundamentals, which support the Group`s revenue base, will remain
intact. Furthermore, the recently announced Broad Based Black Economic          
Empowerment transaction, involving Sentula`s South African mining services      
businesses, will contribute to the preservation of contract and tender          
opportunities for the Group." Robin Berry, CEO - Sentula Mining Limited         
FINANCIAL REVIEW                                                                
- Revenue increased by 10% to R1 345 million (2010: R1 219 million)             
- Results from operating activities, pre-impairment and inventory write-off,    
increased by 21% to R150 million   (2010: R124 million)                         
- Headline EPS remained constant at 10,6 cents (2010: 10,6 cents)               
- Headline EPS (pre-inventory write-off) increased by 23% to 13,0 cents (2010:  
10,6 cents)                                                                     
- Net asset value per share: 472 cents  (March 2011: 505 cents)                 
- Tangible net asset value per share: 396 cents (March 2011:                    
430 cents)                                                                      
- Debt to equity ratio improved to 19% since March 2011 (2010: 23%)             
Notwithstanding the improved results for the half year reporting period ended 30
September 2011, the Group`s earnings for the six-month period were impacted by  
the following:                                                                  
- A fair value adjustment on the interest rate hedge of R5 million was expensed 
during the period under review;                                                 
- A more favourable Rand/USD exchange rate impacted positively on Geosearch`s   
foreign operations and pre-tax foreign currency gains of R22 million were       
recognised;                                                                     
- Pre-tax expenses during the period, associated with the Shanduka transaction  
(R6,2 million), legal and forensic support for civil actions associated with the
misappropriated funds (R5,7 million) and retrenchments resulting from on-going  
restructuring within Megacube (R5,1 million), amounted to R17 million;          
- The Nkomati Anthracite Mine being placed on "care and maintenance" in May     
2011, due to regulatory and environmental issues;                               
- An impairment charge, predominantly on Megacube`s fleet of assets of R282,3   
million, pre-tax, following an impairment assessment to this equipment in terms 
of IAS 36;                                                                      
- A write-off of obsolete inventory in Megacube of R14,2 million, on a pre-tax  
basis.                                                                          
OPERATIONAL REVIEW                                                              
Sustainability                                                                  
Safety track record                                                             
The Group`s Classified Injury Frequency Rate of 1,09 per million man hours      
worked is a 9,9% improvement on the comparative prior period, with no serious   
injuries having been recorded during this time. Through alignment with the core 
values of its clients, Sentula remains proactive in making investments in       
systems and structures to support its efforts in the area of safety. Sentula    
acknowledges the right of its employees to return home without harm and that    
safety performance must be regarded as a prerequisite and not a competitive     
edge.                                                                           
Transformation                                                                  
During the period under review, Sentula has been independently re-verified as a 
"level 5" contributor, in terms of the DTI codes, measuring Broad Based Black   
Economic Empowerment. The Group, through its recently announced BBBEE           
transaction will elevate its status to that of a "level 4" contributor by the   
end of the 2012 financial year.                                                 
This will also enhance the Group`s competitiveness, with respect to tendering   
and retaining contracts in the South African mining sector.                     
Environment                                                                     
During the period under review, the Group established a baseline carbon         
footprint for several of its activities. Targets and initiatives to reduce the  
quantum and impact of emissions have been introduced across the Group.          
Sentula Group companies continue to meet their objectives, with respect to      
international certification of their safety, environmental and training systems,
for the current financial year.                                                 
Mining services                                                                 
The provision of mining services remains the core of Sentula`s business, with   
the four operating divisions and the six underlying subsidiaries continuing to  
trade satisfactorily, with an improved visibility of work being experienced in  
the sector.                                                                     
Opencast mining operations                                                      
The period under review has been characterised by growing demand, but exacting  
trading conditions, as margins remained under pressure across the opencast      
contracting sector.                                                             
Megacube was marginally unprofitable, post elimination of abnormal expenses,    
during the period under review; however, further improvements in operational    
efficiencies and asset utilisation are still required before this company       
returns to profitability. Further restructuring, aimed primarily at tailoring   
overhead costs to be in line with turnover expectations and operational         
requirements, has resulted in personnel retrenchments at a cost of R5,1 million.
The Company`s results were also adversely impacted by the pre-tax impairment    
charge of R279,2 million, primarily on its non-operating assets and a write-off 
of obsolete and redundant inventory of R14,2 million. Many of these items of    
plant and equipment were acquired in the 2008 financial year at the peak of the 
commodity cycle and at a time when the exchange rate was materially weaker than 
the prevailing rates. The intention is to make these items of fleet available   
for disposal over the next 12 to 18 months and to utilise the sale proceeds in  
support of the Group`s refurbishment programme and generic growth aspirations.  
Benicon managed to negotiate improved mining rates for the 2012 financial year, 
and has seen sustained revenue growth, with improved overall margins during this
period.                                                                         
Despite a tough six months, CCT is well positioned to benefit from the          
resurgence in opencast mining opportunities along the Eastern limb of the       
Bushveld Igneous Complex, supported by demand for ferro-chrome and platinum     
group metals.                                                                   
Overburden drilling and blasting                                                
JEF Drill and Blast grew its revenue and profit base substantially during the   
past six months and remains well positioned to deliver sustainable real growth, 
at current margins, for the foreseeable future.                                 
Exploration drilling                                                            
The more favourable exchange rate during the period under review impacted       
positively on Geosearch`s revenue and margins. Political unrest in the Ivory    
Coast, that resulted in the suspension of operations in that jurisdiction during
the second half of the 2010 calendar year, abated, and exploration recommenced  
during June 2011. The Company`s revenue split for the 2012 financial year is    
more balanced between domestic and foreign contracts at approximately 35 to 65  
percent, respectively.                                                          
The significant investment in the geographical diversification of the Company`s 
offshore businesses continues to provide a sustainable platform for real growth 
and operational efficiencies during the current financial year.                 
Crane hire                                                                      
Ritchie Crane Hire continued performing well, notwithstanding a reduction in    
demand for mobile craneage post the 2010 Soccer World Cup infrastructure        
development phase. The Company continues to maintain its profitability in the   
2012 financial year supported by its mix of cranes, strong competitive position 
in the Witbank/Middelburg geographical area, and diversity of clientele in coal 
mining, steel and power generation industries.                                  
Coal mining investments                                                         
In line with the strategy to develop a diversified portfolio of coal assets, the
Group has continued to undertake exploration activities across its various coal 
projects in Southern Africa. Sentula is currently invested in five projects (3  
in South Africa, and 1 in each of Botswana and Zambia). The projects can be     
broadly described as mining operations, comprising an operating mine, near      
development properties (those projects which can be operational within 18 to 24 
months) and exploration areas.                                                  
Mining operations                                                               
Nkomati Anthracite, was awarded a new order mining right during the previous    
financial year and the mine commenced opencast operations in September 2010 with
the Madadeni pit achieving full production in December 2010. Operations at the  
Madadeni pit were however suspended in March 2011 due to regulatory and         
environmental issues. While these issues are being resolved, the underground    
operations have been placed on "care and maintenance" from the end of May 2011. 
Subsequent to the suspension of the opencast operation, the Department of       
Mineral Resources approved the amended environmental management programme.      
Management continues to work with the Department of Water Affairs, to deal with 
the outstanding issues that are required, in order to progress the award of the 
Mine`s integrated water use license. Current indications are that this process  
could be finalised during the first quarter of 2012.                            
Near development properties                                                     
Sentula, through its joint venture investments has been granted new order       
prospecting rights over portions of the Bankfontein and Schoongezicht farms, in 
Mpumalanga. Exploration has been completed and mining right applications have   
been submitted for both of these properties.                                    
Exploration drilling has been completed at the Mulungwa project in Southern     
Zambia. The third and final phase of the feasibility programme, which included  
resource estimation, completion of the environmental impact assessment,         
technical/mining investigations and financial modelling, has also been          
completed. A small scale mining license has been awarded and planning remains on
target to commence development during the latter part of 2012 financial year.   
Exploration areas                                                               
The Asenjo joint venture with Jonah Capital and Aquilla Resources, situated in  
Botswana, has continued exploration on its tenements. The value of the large    
resource base is expected to be unlocked through the construction of rail       
infrastructure to port facilities in Namibia or Mozambique, the provision of    
which is enjoying renewed interest in the region.                               
Exploration on the Mabapa coking coal project, remains in abeyance, pending the 
securing of an option on a neighbouring property, which will enhance the        
critical mass of the overall project.                                           
PROGRESS ON LEGAL MATTERS                                                       
Following the announcement on 26 November 2010 of the civil judgment of R88     
million against Casper Scharrighuisen, a second judgment for R171 million and   
interest thereon of R124 million was obtained in a civil action against         
Scharrighuisen on 6 May 2011, bringing the total civil judgments against him to 
R383 million. An order for the final sequestration of Scharrighuisen`s estate   
was granted during July 2011 in the Western Cape High Court. Megacube lodged a  
claim of R393 million against Scharrighuisen`s estate in early October 2011. The
Company continues to work with the National Prosecuting Authority in the        
criminal actions against Scharrighuisen and Jason Holland as a consequence of   
the misappropriation of funds from Megacube Mining in the 2008 financial year.  
With the granting of the final sequestration order against Scharrighuisen, the  
Company`s legal and forensic fees should reduce materially in the future.       
STRATEGIC REVIEW                                                                
The Group`s strategic vision remains one of sustainable growth by being the     
mining services provider of choice across the African continent. Our strategy   
will be brought to fruition through the exploitation of opportunities identified
in both mining services and proprietary mining investments in Southern Africa,  
and further enhanced through the proposed Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment
transaction. The insights and experience, gleaned from Geosearch`s broad        
geographic footprint, across Southern, Central, and more recently West Africa   
positions the Group to capitalise on the mining services offerings stemming from
the development of new mineral resources in these regions.                      
In addition, through its access to the resources, expertise and experience base 
of the collective Group, Sentula is well positioned to nurture the development  
and unlock the value inherent in a growing portfolio of coal investments.       
Sentula`s foothold in the coal and energy sector, as a service provider and     
proprietary investor, coupled with its diversified service offering, client     
base, mineral exposure and geographical spread will continue to provide a solid 
platform for developing the business into the future.                           
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS                                                               
On 31 October 2011, shareholders of Sentula were advised that the Company had   
entered into discussions regarding a proposed Broad Based Black Economic        
Empowerment transaction which will involve Sentula employees, a community trust 
and a strategic empowerment partner. The proposed BBBEE transaction will be     
implemented by way of a vendor financed structure pursuant to which the BBBEE   
shareholders will acquire a direct equity interest in certain of Sentula`s South
African mining services businesses which do not already have empowerment equity 
ownership in place.                                                             
Following the implementation of the proposed BBBEE transaction the relevant     
South African mining services businesses will have an effective black ownership 
of over 25% as measured in terms of the DTI Codes of Good Practice on Broad     
Based Black Economic Empowerment. The Company remains under cautionary in this  
regard.                                                                         
On 14 November 2011 a serious accident occurred at the Group`s Benicon workshop 
which resulted in a fatality. The incident is under investigation both          
internally and by the Department of Labour.  The Board expresses its condolences
to the family and colleagues of Mr. Jannie Koekemoer.                           
CONTINGENT LIABILITY                                                            
During the 2009 financial year, Megacube instituted legal proceedings against   
Umcebo Mining Limited for the recovery of R29,8 million owing for work performed
at its Middelkraal operation, following the termination of this contract.       
Subsequent to this claim, a counterclaim of R119,6 million, pertaining to       
alleged contractual breaches, has been instituted by Umcebo Mining, against     
Megacube.                                                                       
Sentula has agreed to proceed to arbitration on this matter, with the Company   
and its attorneys believing that there is a strong defence against the alleged  
counterclaim. A date for the arbitration is expected to be set down for April   
2012.                                                                           
BASIS OF PREPARATION                                                            
The condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six months     
ended 30 September 2011 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, `Interim  
Financial Reporting`, the Companies Act No 71 of 2008 and the Listings          
Requirements of JSE Limited.                                                    
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those applied in the annual 
financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2011, except for those         
standards that become effective during the reporting period. The adoption of    
these standards had no effect on the results. This report was compiled under the
supervision of the financial director, GP Louw CA (SA). The condensed           
consolidated interim financial information does not include all the information 
and disclosures required in the annual financial statements, and should be read 
in conjunction with the Group`s annual financial statements as at 31 March 2011,
which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.                               
The directors are of the opinion that the Group has adequate resources to       
continue in operation for the foreseeable future and accordingly the condensed  
consolidated interim financial results have been prepared on a going concern    
basis.                                                                          
INDEPENDENT REVIEW CONCLUSION                                                   
The condensed consolidated statement of financial position at 30 September 2011 
and related condensed consolidated income statement, condensed consolidated     
statement of comprehensive income, condensed consolidated statement of changes  
in equity and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the period have
been reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. Their unmodified review report is  
available for inspection at the Company`s registered office.                    
DIVIDENDS                                                                       
The Board has decided not to declare an interim dividend for the period under   
review.                                                                         
DIRECTORATE                                                                     
A Kawa resigned on 2 June 2011.                                                 
There were no other changes to the Board, during the period under review.       
On behalf of the Board                                                          
Jonathan Best            Robin Berry              Woodmead                      
Non-executive Chairman   Chief Executive Officer  18 November 2011              
Statement of financial position                                                 
Reviewed       Reviewed      Audited           
                                 as at          as at         as at             
                                 30 September   30 September  31 March          
 R`000                            2011           2010         2011              
ASSETS                                                                         
 Property, plant and equipment    2 289 047      2 666 051    2 595 426         
 Mineral rights                   410 761        411 642      410 761           
 Intangible assets                27 590         21 146       23 347            
Goodwill                         413 906        409 014       408 338          
 Restricted investment            8 693          4 322         8 693            
 Deferred tax assets              19 576         18 442        17 008           
 Total non-current assets         3 169 573      3 530 617    3 463 573         
Inventories                     389 396         377 007      361 827           
 Trade and other receivables      519 018        508 555      446 446           
 Assets classified as held-for-   41 477         15 559       37 779            
 sale                                                                           
Current tax receivable           6 052         -             14 016            
 Cash and cash equivalents        138 580        95 673       88 380            
 Total current assets             1 094 523      996 794      948 448           
 TOTAL ASSETS                     4 264 096      4 527 411    4 412 021         
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                         
 Equity                                                                         
 Share capital and premium        1 994 406      1 994 823    1 994 406         
 Reserves                        678 948         886 336      863 128           
Total equity attributable to     2 673 354      2 881 159    2 857 534         
 equity holders of the Company                                                  
 Non-controlling interest         69 987         75 799       75 301            
 Total equity                    2 743 341       2 956 958    2 932 835         
Liabilities                                                                    
 Loans and borrowings             491 685        373 935      560 000           
 Rehabilitation provision         66 900         67 325       65 004            
 Deferred tax liabilities         261 900        231 128      243 631           
Total non-current liabilities    820 485        672 388       868 635          
 Trade and other payables         485 303        458 227      439 905           
 Loans and borrowings             180 901        318 338      140 000           
 Bank overdraft                  -               84 151       148               
Current tax payable              34 066         37 349       30 498            
 Total current liabilities        700 270        898 065      610 551           
 TOTAL LIABILITIES                1 520 755      1 570 453    1 479 186         
 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES     4 264 096      4 527 411    4 412 021         
Net asset value per share -     472            509           505               
 excluding treasury shares                                                      
 (cents)                                                                        
 Tangible net asset value per    396            435           430               
share - excluding treasury                                                     
 shares (cents)                                                                 
Income statement                                                                
                            Reviewed       Reviewed       Audited               
six months     six months     year                  
                            ended          ended          ended                 
                            30 September   30 September   31 March              
  R`000                      2011           2010          2011                  
Revenue                    1 345 048      1 218 949     2 402 375             
  Results from operating    149 844        123 613        256 379               
  activities pre-                                                               
  impairment and inventory                                                      
write-off                                                                     
  Inventory write-off       (14 205)       -              -                     
  Impairment of plant and   (282 337)      -              (71 476)              
  equipment                                                                     
Results from operating    (146 698)       123 613       184 903               
  activities                                                                    
  Net finance charges        (33 959)       (46 814)       (111 051)            
  Fair value adjustment on   (5 007)       -              -                     
interest rate hedge                                                           
  (Loss)/Profit before      (185 664)       76 799         73 852               
  income tax                                                                    
  Income tax expense         (44 593)       (22 868)       (42 780)             
(Loss)/Profit  for the    (230 257)       53 931         31 072               
  period                                                                        
  Attributable to:                                                              
  - Owners of the Company   (224 943)       57 488        35 127                
- Non-controlling          (5 314)        (3 557)        (4 055)              
  interest                                                                      
  (Loss)/Profit for the     (230 257)       53 931         31 072               
  period                                                                        
Basic and diluted         (38,7)         9,9            6,0                   
  (loss)/earnings per                                                           
  share (cents)                                                                 
  Headline earnings per     10,6           10,6           16,1                  
share (cents)                                                                 
  Shares in issue at the     581 005        581 005       581 005               
  end of the period                                                             
  excluding treasury                                                            
shares (`000)                                                                 
Statement of comprehensive (loss)/income                                        
                           Reviewed       Reviewed      Audited                 
                           six months     six months    year                    
ended          ended         ended                   
                           30 September   30 September  31 March                
 R`000                      2011           2010         2011                    
 (Loss)/Profit for the     (230 257)       53 931        31 072                 
period                                                                         
 Other comprehensive                                                            
 income/(loss)                                                                  
 Foreign currency           39 660         (14 345)      (19 350)               
translation differences                                                        
 for foreign operations                                                         
 Income tax effect on      -              -             -                       
 other comprehensive                                                            
income                                                                         
 Other comprehensive        39 660         (14 345)      (19 350)               
 income/(loss) for the                                                          
 period, net of tax                                                             
Total comprehensive       (190 597)       39 586        11 722                 
 (loss)/income for the                                                          
 period                                                                         
 Attributable to:                                                               
- Owners of the Company   (185 283)       43 143        15 777                 
 - Non-controlling          (5 314)        (3 557)       (4 055)                
 interest                                                                       
 Total comprehensive       (190 597)       39 586       11 722                  
(loss)/income for the                                                          
 period                                                                         
Operational segment reporting                                                   
The Group is organised into four major operating segments, namely opencast      
mining services, exploration drilling, crane hire, and coal mining. JEF Drill & 
Blast is included in "Opencast mining services" as management views them as part
of this segment and the majority of this company`s services are rendered inter- 
segment. Equipment trading, spares and engineering and corporate services is    
included in "Other". Segment performance is measured based on the segment profit
before interest and income tax. Inter-segment revenue is priced on an arms      
length basis. These segments are the basis on which the Group reports its       
primary segment information.  Financial information about business segment is   
presented as follows:                                                           
                         Opencast mining   Exploration                          
 R`000                   services          drilling     Crane hire              
 Reviewed six months                                                            
ended 30 September 2011                                                        
 Total segment revenue    933 838           468 898      25 914                 
 Inter-segment revenue    102 333          -             132                    
 External revenues        831 505           468 898      25 782                 
Total segment results   87 524             98 763       12 631                 
 pre-impairment                                                                 
 Impairment of plant and (282 337)         -            -                       
 equipment                                                                      
Segment result          (194 813)         98 763       12 631                  
 Reviewed six months                                                            
 ended 30 September 2010                                                        
 Total segment revenue    855 260           367 570      28 448                 
Inter-segment revenue    81 430            885          187                    
 External revenues        773 830           366 685      28 261                 
 Segment result           91 662            54 415       16 523                 
Operational segment reporting (continued)                                       
R`000                       Coal mining   Other      Consolidated              
 Reviewed six months ended                                                      
 30 September 2011                                                              
 Total segment revenue        12 982        33 663     1 475 295                
Inter-segment revenue        458           27 324     130 247                  
 External revenues            12 524        6 339      1 345 048                
 Total segment results pre-   (6 833)       (56 446)  135 639                   
 impairment                                                                     
Impairment of plant and     -             -          (282 337)                 
 equipment                                                                      
 Segment result              (6 833)       (56 446)   (146 698)                 
 Reviewed six months ended                                                      
30 September 2010                                                              
 Total segment revenue        44 996        37 844     1 334 118                
 Inter-segment revenue        949           31 718     115 169                  
 External revenues            44 047        6 126      1 218 949                
Segment result               24 673        (63 660)   123 613                  
Statement of changes in equity                                                  
                                                    Employee share              
                             Share     Share        incentive                   
R`000                       capital   premium      reserve                     
 Balance at 31 March 2010     5 866     2 014 438    37 702                     
 Profit for the period       -         -            -                           
 Other comprehensive (loss)  -         -            -                           
for the period                                                                 
 Transactions with owners,                                                      
 recorded directly in equity                                                    
 Share-based payments        -         -             2 758                      
Balance at 30 September      5 866     2 014 438    40 460                     
 2010                                                                           
 (Loss) for the period       -         -            -                           
 Other comprehensive (loss)  -         -            -                           
for the period                                                                 
 Transactions with owners,                                                      
 recorded directly in equity                                                    
 Own shares acquired         -         -            -                           
Share-based payments        -         -             2 359                      
 Share options forfeited     -         -             (393)                      
 Total contributions by and  -         -             1 966                      
 distributions to owners                                                        
Balance as at 31 March 2011  5 866     2 014 438    42 426                     
 (Loss) for the period       -         -            -                           
 Other comprehensive income  -         -            -                           
 for the period                                                                 
Transactions with owners,                                                      
 recorded directly in equity                                                    
 Share-based payments        -         -             1 103                      
 Share options forfeited     -         -             (6 284)                    
Total contributions by and  -         -             (5 181)                    
 distributions to owners                                                        
 Balance as at 30 September   5 866     2 014 438    37 245                     
 2011                                                                           
Statement of changes in equity (continued)                                      
                                       Foreign                                  
                                       exchange                                 
                             Treasury  translation    Retained                  
R`000                         shares    reserve        Earnings                 
Balance at 31 March 2010       (25 481)  (34 053)       836 786                 
Profit for the period         -         -               57 488                  
Other comprehensive (loss)    -          (14 345)      -                        
for the period                                                                  
Transactions with owners,                                                       
recorded directly in equity                                                     
Share-based payments          -         -              -                        
Balance at 30 September        (25 481)  (48 398)       894 274                 
2010                                                                            
(Loss) for the period         -         -               (22 361)                
Other comprehensive (loss)    -          (5 005)       -                        
for the period                                                                  
Transactions with owners,                                                       
recorded directly in equity                                                     
Own shares acquired            (417)    -              -                        
Share-based payments          -         -               1 799                   
Share options forfeited       -         -               393                     
Total contributions by and     (417)    -               2 192                   
distributions to owners                                                         
Balance as at 31 March 2011    (25 898)  (53 403)       874 105                 
(Loss) for the period         -         -               (224 913)               
Other comprehensive income    -          39 660        -                        
for the period                                                                  
Transactions with owners,                                                       
recorded directly in equity                                                     
Share-based payments          -         -              -                        
Share options forfeited       -         -               6 284                   
Total contributions by and    -         -               6 284                   
distributions to owners                                                         
Balance as at 30 September     (25 898)  (13 743)      655 446                  
2011                                                                            
Statement of changes in equity (continued)                                      
                                          Non-                                  
                                          controlling  Total                    
R`000                         Total        interest     equity                  
Balance at 31 March 2010       2 835 258    79 356       2 914 614              
Profit for the period          57 488       (3 557)      53 931                 
Other comprehensive (loss)    (14 345)     -            (14 345)                
for the period                                                                  
Transactions with owners,                                                       
recorded directly in equity                                                     
Share-based payments           2 758       -             2 758                  
Balance at 30 September        2 881 159    75 799       2 956 958              
2010                                                                            
(Loss) for the period          (22 361)     (498)        (22 859)               
Other comprehensive (loss)    (5 005)      -            (5 005)                 
for the period                                                                  
Transactions with owners,                                                       
recorded directly in equity                                                     
Own shares acquired            (417)       -             (417)                  
Share-based payments           4 158       -             4 158                  
Share options forfeited       -            -            -                       
Total contributions by and     3 741       -             3 741                  
distributions to owners                                                         
Balance as at 31 March 2011    2 857 534    75 301       2 932 835              
(Loss) for the period         (224 943)     (5 314)     (230 257)               
Other comprehensive income    39 660       -            39 660                  
for the period                                                                  
Transactions with owners,                                                       
recorded directly in equity                                                     
Share-based payments           1 103       -             1 103                  
Share options forfeited       -            -            -                       
Total contributions by and     1 103       -             1 103                  
distributions to owners                                                         
Balance as at 30 September     2 673 354    69 987      2 743 341               
2011                                                                            
Statement of cash flows                                                         
Reviewed     Reviewed      Audited                  
                            six months   six months    year                     
                            ended        ended         ended                    
                            30 September 30 September  31 March                 
R`000                         2011         2010         2011                    
Cash flows from operating    150 648       749 975       239 277                
activities                                                                      
Cash generated by            201 056       868 925       415 312                
operations                                                                      
Interest paid                 (33 048)     (48 295)      (80 360)               
Income taxes paid             (17 360)     (70 655)      (95 674)               
Cash flows from investing    91 135        (175 041)     399 110                
activities                                                                      
Purchase of property,         (98 847)     (202 316)     (318 618)              
plant and equipment                                                             
Proceeds from disposal of    12 197        29 993        55 962                 
property, plant and                                                             
equipment                                                                       
Capitalised exploration       (1 772)      (4 199)       (7 074)                
expenditure                                                                     
Capitalised expenditure on    (3 698)     -             -                       
held-for-sale assets                                                            
Proceeds from sale of        -            -              670 000                
investment in equity-                                                           
accounted associate                                                             
Interest received             985          1 481         3 211                  
Increase in restricted       -            -              (4 371)                
investment                                                                      
Cash flows from financing     (31 829)     (459 840)     (449 337)              
activities                                                                      
Repurchase of shares         -            -              (417)                  
Loans raised                 -            -              700 000                
Loans repaid                  (31 829)     (459 840)     (1 148                 
                                                       920)                     
Net increase in cash and      27 684       115 094       189 050                
cash equivalents                                                                
Effects of changes in         22 664      -              2 755                  
foreign exchange rates                                                          
Cash and cash equivalents     88 232       (103 573)     (103 573)              
at beginning of the period                                                      
Cash and cash equivalents     138 580      11 521        88 232                 
at end of the period                                                            
Reconciliation of headline earnings                                             
                            Reviewed     Reviewed      Audited                  
six months   six months    year                     
                            ended        ended         ended                    
                            30 September 30 September  31 March                 
R`000                         2011         2010         2011                    
Net (loss)/profit for the    (224 943)     57 488        35 127                 
year attributable to                                                            
owners of the Company                                                           
Adjust for:                                                                     
Loss on sale of plant and     2 303        5 589         9 363                  
equipment                                                                       
Impairment of plant and      282 337      -              71 476                 
equipment                                                                       
Scrapping of assets          4 625        -             -                       
Tax effect of above          (2 806)       (1 565)       (22 635)               
adjustment                                                                      
Headline earnings            61 516        61 512        93 331                 
attributable to ordinary                                                        
shareholders                                                                    
Directors: JG Best*(Chairman), RC Berry (Chief Executive Officer), GP Louw      
(Financial Director), PP Modisane, EHJ Stoyell*,                                
C van Zyl*, DR Zihlangu*, K Mzondeki*                                           
* Independent Non-executive                                                     
Company Secretary: GM Chemaly LLB                                               
Transfer Secretaries: Computershare (Pty) Ltd, Ground floor,                    
70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001.                                         
PO Box 61051 Marshalltown.  Tel (011) 370-5000                                  
Investor Relations Advisers: College Hill                                       
Sponsor: Merchantec Capital                                                     
Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.                                            
Registered address: Block 14 - Ground floor,                                    
Woodlands Office Park, Woodmead, 2080                                           
PO Box 76, Woodmead, 2080  Tel (011) 656-1303                                   
www.sentula.co.za                                                               
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