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Eurasia Mining Plc ("Eurasia" or the "Company"), the palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and gold mining company, today reports its unaudited interim results and operational summary for the six months ended 30 June 2024.

A copy of this announcement is also available on Eurasia's website at:

As announced in the Annual Report, which was published earlier in this month of September, the first six months of 2024 reflected the maintenance of the Company's assets in good standing while continuing with our possible asset sale process.

At West Kytlim, low level work and maintenance required to comply with the regulations continued. The PGM concentrate inventory stockpile continues to be stored in a secure facility with some additional material generated from the required compliance. High grades of Osmium (c.2% Osmium metal content in the PGM concentrate) were discovered recently through several tests of 3 representative samples selected from over 6Koz of concentrate by internationally certified laboratory Anserteko. The discovery of high grades of Osmium leads to significant increase of the value of the existing PGM concentrate inventory, as well as the significant increase of the in-situ value of the reserves and resources of the West Kytlim mine and its revenue generation potential.

At Monchetundra, work in preparation for mine construction neared completion and the advancing of NKT tier-1 (according to Wardell Armstrong International, please refer to RNS dated 16 December 2021) brownfield asset continued.

Post period end, in September the Company entered into a trade finance facility to provide additional liquidity in addition to the stored metal concentrates. As described in the Company's announcement dated 6 September 2024, the facility will provide up to £2.5 million to the Company in tranches upon certain milestones being achieved, and is convertible by the lender at an average conversion price of 2.7 pence per share, being a premium to the current share price.

The Company continues to monitor the sanction regimes in the US, UK and EU to ensure ongoing compliance. The Company remains satisfied that its activities are not prohibited under the sanctions' rules.

Our strategy continues to focus primarily on the potential sale of the Company's assets in Russia, being the West Kytlim operating mine, the Monchetundra Project mining license, the NKT brownfield project and the entitlement to the Nyud brownfield project. The Company remains committed to this possible sale and, as ever, there can be no guarantee that Eurasia will enter into binding agreements regarding the sale process.

We are grateful to our shareholders for their continued support and I look forward to providing information regarding our forthcoming AGM.

Christian Schaffalitzky

Executive Chairman

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

for the six months ended 30 June 2024

Note6 months to12 months to6 months to
30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
(unaudited)(audited)(unaudited)
£££
Sales4-2,069,262-
Cost of sales-(1,564,224)-
Gross profit-505,038-
Administrative costs(885,970)(1,185,490)(1,298,464)
Investment income2,95855,15953,184
Finance costs(49,145)(83,101)(44,789)
Other gains51,230,703391,983272,549
Other losses5(870,249)(6,364,529)(6,361,898)
(Loss)/profit before tax(571,703)(6,680,940)(7,379,418)
Income tax expense-(2,001)-
(Loss)/profit for the period(571,703)(6,682,941)(7,379,418)

Other comprehensive (loss)/income:

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss:

Note6 months to12 months to6 months to
30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
NCI share of foreign exchange differences on translation of foreign operations(134,419)530,146682,020

Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss:

Note6 months to12 months to6 months to
30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
Parents share of foreign exchange differences on translation of foreign operations(264,735)1,352,0611,738,236
Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period, net of tax(399,154)1,882,2072,420,256
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period(970,857)(4,800,734)(4,959,162)
(Loss)/profit for the period attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent(553,519)(5,486,899)(5,638,150)
Non-controlling interest(18,184)(1,196,042)(1,741,268)
(571,703)(6,682,941)(7,379,418)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent(818,254)(4,134,838)(3,899,914)
Non-controlling interest(152,603)(665,896)(1,059,248)
(970,857)(4,800,734)(4,959,162)
Basic and diluted loss (pence per share)(0.02)(0.21)(0.20)
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
As at 30 June 2024
NoteAt 30 June 2024At 31 December 2023At 30 June 2023
(unaudited)(audited)(unaudited)
£££
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment69,473,50810,210,9838,470,553
Assets in the course of construction518,150336,131538,537
Intangible assets73,436,1073,148,3822,748,361
Investment in financial assets--1,592,143
Total non-current assets13,427,76513,695,49613,349,594
Current assets
Inventories4,127,9392,305,1083,687,482
Trade and other receivables81,271,2681,736,5892,684,475
Other financial assets67,30463,61089,485
Current tax assets4,6615,8065,967
Cash and bank balances215,9221,318,065405,875
Total current assets5,687,0945,429,1786,873,284
Total assets19,114,85919,124,67420,222,878
EQUITY
Capital and reserves
Issued capital961,233,31161,233,31161,208,111
Reserves104,284,1354,548,8705,330,971
Accumulated losses(44,611,075)(44,057,556)(44,604,733)
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent20,906,37121,724,62521,934,349
Non-controlling interest(4,220,047)(4,067,444)(4,460,796)
Total equity16,686,32417,657,18117,473,553
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities126,14224,966147,592
Provisions14389,325397,747173,645
Total non-current liabilities395,467422,713321,237
Current liabilities
Borrowings1150,71344,014-
Lease liabilities12113,324139,17898,256
Trade and other payables131,843,351861,4982,265,361
Current tax liabilities-90-
Provisions1425,680-64,471
Total current liabilities2,033,0681,044,7802,428,088
Total liabilities2,428,5351,467,4932,749,325
Total equity and liabilities19,114,85919,124,67420,222,878
Condensed statement of changes in equity
For the six months ended 30 June 2024 (unaudited)
Attributable to owners of the parent
NoteShare capitalShare premiumDeferred sharesOther reservesForeign currency translation reserveAccumulated lossesTotal attributable to owners of parentNon-controlling interestTotal equity
£££££££££
Balance at 1 January 20242,864,56051,343,2687,025,4833,539,9061,008,964(44,057,556)21,724,625(4,067,444)17,657,181
Transaction with owners---------
Loss for the period-----(494,924)(494,924)(3,535)(498,459)
Other comprehensive loss
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations----(323,330)-(323,330)(149,068)(472,398)
Total comprehensive income----(323,330)(494,924)(818,254)(152,603)(970,857)
Balance at 30 June 20242,864,56051,343,2687,025,4833,539,906685,634(44,552,480)20,906,371(4,220,047)16,686,324
Condensed statement of changes in equity
For the six months ended 30 June 2023 (unaudited)
Attributable to owners of the parent
NoteShare capitalShare premiumDeferred sharesOther reservesForeign currency translation reserveAccumulated lossesTotal attributable to owners of parentNon-controlling interestTotal equity
£££££££££
Balance at 1 January 20232,853,56051,308,0687,025,4833,924,026(343,097)(38,954,777)25,813,263(3,401,548)22,411,715
Issue of shares under employee share option plan5,00016,00011,806(11,806)--21,000
Transaction with owners5,00016,000-11,806-(11,806)--21,000
Loss for the period-----(5,638,150)(5,638,150)(1,741,268)(7,379,418)
Other comprehensive loss
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations----1,738,236-1,738,236682,0202,420,256
Total comprehensive income----1,738,236(5,638,150)(3,899,914)(1,059,248)(4,959,162)
Balance at 30 June 20232,858,56051,324,0687,025,4833,935,8321,395,139(44,604,733)21,913,349(4,460,796)17,473,553
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
for the six months ended 30 June 2024
6 months to 30 June12 months to 31 December6 months to 30 June
202420232023
(unaudited)(audited)(unaudited)
£££
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss for the period(571,703)(6,682,941)(7,379,418)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets1,929,1151,139,921497,628
Finance costs recognised in profit or loss49,14583,10147,548
Investment revenue recognised in profit or loss(2,958)(55,159)(53,184)
(Gain)/loss on disposal of investments-53,40818,362
Impairment loss/(reversal) recognised on inventory870,249(391,983)(272,549)
Rehabilitation cost recognised in profit or loss(33,709)104,158(57,548)
Income tax expense recognised in profit or loss-2,001-
Net foreign exchange (profit)/loss(1,230,703)6,311,1216,343,536
1,009,436563,627(855,625)
Movements in working capital
(Increase)/decrease in inventories(2,582,503)1,372,033(75,390)
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables526,726840,011(71,805)
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables913,478(987,299)392,291
Cash (used in)/generated by operations(132,863)1,788,372(610,529)
Income taxes paid1,334(2,965)-
Net cash (used in)/generated by operating activities(131,529)1,785,407(610,529)
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of investment securities-3,651,0142,284,775
Interest received-382-
loan provided to non-related party-(61,620)(143,071)
Payments for property, plant and equipment(887,525)(3,519,254)(1,210,627)
Payments for other intangible assets(135,366)(912,820)(475,540)
Net cash (used in)/generated by investing activities(1,022,891)(842,297)455,537
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issues of equity shares-46,20021,000
Proceeds from borrowings-44,014-
Repayment of lease liability(49,631)(116,905)(41,167)
Interest paid(12,825)(49,887)(33,681)
Net cash used in financing activities(62,456)(76,578)(53,848)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents(1,216,876)866,531(208,840)
Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in foreign currencies114,733(558,374)(395,193)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period1,318,0651,009,9081,009,908
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period215,9221,318,065405,875

General information

Eurasia Mining plc (the "Company") is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in Great Britain with its registered office at International House, 42 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4EF, United Kingdom and principal place of business at Clubhouse Bank, 1 Angel Court, EC2R 7HJ. The Company's shares are listed on AIM, a market of the London Stock Exchange. The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (the "Group") are related to the exploration for and development of platinum group metals, gold and other minerals.

The financial information set out in these condensed interim consolidated financial statements (the "Interim Financial Statements") do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. The Group's statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023, prepared in accordance with UK-adopted International Accounting Standards, have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those financial statements was unqualified. The report did not contain a statement under Section 498(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

Basis of preparation

The Group prepares consolidated financial statements in accordance with UK-adopted International Accounting Standards in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2024 have been prepared by applying the recognition and measurement provisions of the standards and the accounting policies adopted in the audited accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023.

These Interim Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the Group for the purposes of preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

The Interim Financial Statements are presented in Pounds Sterling (£), which is also the functional currency of the parent company.

Accounting policies

The Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies adopted in the Group's last annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Revenue

6 months to12 months to6 months to
30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
£££
Sale of platinum and other metals-2,069,262-
-2,069,262-
5. Other gains and losses
6 months to12 months to6 months to
30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
£££
Gains
Reversal of loss on revaluation of stock to net realisable value-391,983-
Reversal of loss on revaluation of stock to net realisable value--272,549
Net foreign exchange gain1,230,703--
1,230,703391,983272,549
Losses
Impairment of investments--(18,362)
Loss on revaluation of stock to net realisable value(870,249)--
Loss on debt settlement-(53,408)-
Net foreign exchange loss-(6,311,121)(6,343,536)
(870,249)(6,364,529)(6,361,898)
360,454(5,972,546)(6,089,349)

Loss on revaluation of stock available at 30 June 2024 represents platinum concentrate ready for sale or refining, which was valued (i) using methodology set in the refining and sale and purchase agreement made with local refinery and (ii) exchange rate and metal prices at 30 June 2024.

Property, plant and equipment

30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
£££
Net book value at the beginning of period10,210,9839,600,2319,600,231
Additions719,3252,738,4401,137,353
Transferred from assets under construction2,305991,39490,499
Depreciation(1,929,115)(1,139,921)(497,628)
Exchange differences470,010(1,979,161)(1,859,902)
Net book value at the end of period9,473,50810,210,9838,470,553
7. Intangible assets
30June31December30June
202420232023
£££
Net book value at the beginning of period3,148,3822,859,3682,859,368
Additions135,366912,820475,540
Exchange differences152,359(623,806)(586,547)
Net book value at the end of period3,436,1073,148,3822,748,361

Intangible assets represent capitalised costs associated with Group's exploration, evaluation and development of mineral resources.

Trade and other receivables

30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
Trade receivables-760,374-
Advances made17,271-677,536
Prepayments24,730126,33026,929
VAT recoverable521,875343,4251,496,281
Mining tax refund due408,462404,195-
Other receivables298,930102,265483,729
1,271,2681,736,5892,684,475
9. Share capital
30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
Issued ordinary shares with a nominal value of 0.1p:
Number2,864,559,9952,864,559,9952,858,559,995
Nominal value (£)2,864,5602,864,5602,858,560

Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends.

Issued deferred shares with a nominal value of 4.9 p:

30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
Number143,377,203143,377,203143,377,203
Nominal value (£)7,025,4837,025,4837,025,483

Deferred shares have the following rights and restrictions attached to them:

  • they do not entitle the holders to receive any dividends and distributions;
  • on return of capital on a winding up the holders of the deferred shares are only entitled to receive the amount paid up on such shares after the holders of the ordinary shares have received the sum of 0.1p for each ordinary share held by them and do not have any other right to participate in the assets of the Company.

There had been no change in the issued share capital during the reporting period

Ordinary sharesNumber of sharesShare capitalShare premium
££
Balance at 1 January 20242,864,559,9952,864,56051,343,268
Balance at 30 June 20242,864,559,9952,864,56051,343,268
Deferred sharesNumber of deferred sharesDeferred share capital
£
Balance at 1 January and 30 June 2021143,377,2037,025,483
10. Reserves
30June31December30June
202420232023
£££
Capital redemption reserve3,539,9063,539,9063,539,906
Foreign currency translation reserve744,2291,008,9641,395,139
Equity-based payment reserve--395,926
4,284,1354,548,8705,330,971

The capital redemption reserve was created as a result of a share capital restructuring in earlier years. There is no policy of regular transactions affecting the capital redemption reserve.

The equity-based payments reserve represents a reserve arisen on (i) the grant of share options to employees under the employee share option plan and (ii) on issue of warrants under terms of professional service agreements.

Borrowings

30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
£££
Current
Unsecured loan50,71344,014-
50,71344,014-

In December 2023, the Group entered into unsecured loan facility to borrow RUB 5 million (GBP 44,014 at the rate exchange rate as at 31 December 2023) at 20% per annum: Russian central bank rate of 16% at the date of the borrowing (19% at the date of this report) plus 4% margin at the date of the borrowing (1% at the date of this report). The loan is repayable by 31 December 2024. No borrowing costs were capitalised in 2023 and 2024.

Lease liabilities

The Group has the following leases in place:

  • Leases of mining equipment. The average lease term is 4.5 years, expiring in 2025. The Group has option to purchase the equipment for a nominal amount at the maturity of the finance lease. The Group's obligation under finance leases are secured by the lessor's title to the leased assets.

Interest rates underlying obligations under finance leases are fixed at respective contract dates ranging from 21.9% to 23.5% per annum. For comparison Russian central bank rate is 19% at the date of this report.

  • Rent of offices and other properties. The average lease term is three years expiring in 2025. There is no option to purchase properties at the end of rental period.

Interest rates underlying obligations under finance leases are fixed at respective contract dates at 10.27% per annum.

Minimum lease payments30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
£££
Less than one year118,706157,445179,418
Between one and five years6,32025,987103,334
More than five years---
125,026183,432282,753
Less future finance charges(5,560)(19,288)(36,905)
Present value of minimum lease payments119,466164,144245,848
Present value of minimum lease payments30June31December30June
202420232023
£££
Less than one year113,324139,178147,592
Between one and five years6,14224,96698,256
More than five years---
Present value of minimum lease payments119,466164,144245,848
13. Trade and other payables
30June31December30June
202420232023
Trade payables1,111,521552,599802,525
Accruals239,346170,3161,326,107
Social security and other taxes226,36833,83245,523
Other payables266,116104,75191,206
1,843,351861,4982,265,361
14. Provision
30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
£££
Long term provision:
Environment rehabilitation389,325397,747173,645
Short term provision:
Environment rehabilitation25,680-64,471
415,005397,747238,116
Movement in provisionSix month to12 month toSix month to
30 June31 December30 June
202420232023
£££
At 1 January397,747342,696342,696
Utilised in the period-104,158-
Reduction resulting from re-measurement or settlement without cost(33,709)-(57,548)
Unwinding of discount and effect of changes in the discount rate31,98833,21413,867
Exchange difference18,979(82,321)(60,899)
At the end of the period415,005397,747238,116

The provision is discounted using a risk-free discount rate of from 14.66% to 16.67% (2023: 12.01% to 12.61%) depending on the commitment terms, attributed to the Russian Federal Bonds.

Provision is estimated based on the sub-areas within general West Kytlim mining licence the company has carried down its operations on by the end of the reporting period. Timing is stipulated by the forestry permits issued at the pre-mining stage for each of sub-areas. Actual costs in respect of the long-term provision recognised by 30 June 2024 will be incurred within 2025-2040.

Commitments

During 2020 the Group entered into several lease agreements to lease mining plant and equipment. As at 30 June 2024 the average lease term was one year.

During 2023 the Group entered into several rent agreements to rent office and other properties. As at 30 June 2024 the average rental term was 1.5 year.

Present value of minimum lease payments £119,466 (30 June 2023: £245,848).

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