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GGM - Goliath Gold Mining Limited - Finalisation date, abridged pre-listing

Release Date: 20/03/2012 07:05
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GGM - Goliath Gold Mining Limited - Finalisation date, abridged pre-listing statement of Goliath Gold and subsequent mandatory offer GOLIATH GOLD MINING LIMITED (Formerly White Water Resources Limited) Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa (Registration number 1933/004523/06) Share code: GGM ISIN: ZAE000154753 ("Goliath Gold" or the "company") FINALISATION DATE, ABRIDGED PRE-LISTING STATEMENT OF GOLIATH GOLD AND SUBSEQUENT MANDATORY OFFER 1. Introduction Goliath Gold is currently listed on the JSE Limited ("JSE"). On Tuesday, 22 March 2011, at a general meeting of the company ("general meeting") convened in terms of the notice of general meeting contained in the circular to shareholders dated 25 February 2011 ("Circular"), Goliath Gold shareholders ("shareholders") approved all the ordinary and special resolutions, including the issue of 104,891,948 post-consolidation* ordinary shares in the company of R2.50 each ("consideration shares") to Gold One Africa Limited ("Gold One Africa"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gold One International Limited ("Gold One") as consideration for the acquisition of the business as a going concern comprising the Sub Nigel 1, 2 and 3 Mining Right (see paragraph 4.1 below); the Sub Nigel 1, 2 and 3 Surface Rights (see paragraph 4.2 below); the Vlakfontein Prospecting Right (see paragraph 4.3 below); the West Vlakfontein Prospecting Right (see paragraph 4.4 below); the Spaarwater Prospecting Right (see paragraph 4.5 below) and plant, equipment, employees and service contracts related thereto ("Megamine Business")("acquisition"). *Two of the special resolutions approved at the general meeting related to i) the consolidation of the existing share capital of the company on a 10:1 basis ("consolidation"); and ii) the change of the name of the company from White Water Resources Limited to Goliath Gold Mining Limited. Subsequent to the consolidation, the JSE granted a listing of 42,462,958 fully paid Goliath Gold ordinary shares, which constituted all of the issued share capital of Goliath Gold, on the "Mining: Gold Mining" sector of the JSE List. The shares commenced trade under the abbreviated name GOLIATH GOLD with the share trading code "GGM" and ISIN ZAE000154753, with effect from the commencement of trade on the JSE on Monday, 16 May 2011. 2. Conditions precedent Shareholders are advised that all the remaining conditions precedent to the acquisition have been fulfilled or waived. 3. Abridged pre-listing statement This abridged pre-listing statement relates to the listing of, post the acquisition, the enlarged Goliath Gold on the JSE with effect from the commencement of business on Wednesday, 28 March 2012. This abridged pre-listing statement does not constitute a full pre- listing statement and is not an invitation to the public to subscribe for shares in Goliath Gold, but is issued in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the JSE for the purpose of providing information to the public with regard to Goliath Gold. This abridged pre- listing statement contains salient details pertaining to Goliath Gold, which details are more fully described in the revised listing particulars of Goliath Gold dated Friday, 25 February 2011 ("pre-listing statement"). The pre-listing statement is available on the website of the company hosted at www.goliathgold.co.za. The pre-listing statement is made available to shareholders for information purposes only. 4. Nature of business On 12 November 2010, Goliath Gold entered into an acquisition agreement with Gold One. The acquisition agreement stipulates that Goliath Gold will acquire the Megamine Business from Gold One Africa. The rights referred to in paragraphs 4.1 to 4.5 below together with plant, equipment, employees and service contracts relating to such rights will all be transferred to Goliath Gold on the effective date as part of the Megamine Business, and thereafter will be transferred, together with certain assets already held by Goliath Gold (including the Wit Nigel prospecting right over certain portions of the farms Spaarwater 171 IR, Langlaagte 186 IR, Klippoortjie 187 IR, Tulipvale 188 IR, Maraisdrift 190 IR, Noycedale 191 IR, Boschfontein 386 IR, Poortje 389 IR, Houtpoort 392 IR and Bothaskraal 393 IR, located in the districts of Heidelberg and Nigel, in extent 21,268,24 hectares, also known as Wit Nigel (DMR Reference: GP 73 PR) ("Wit Nigel")), to Far East Gold Special Purpose Vehicle Proprietary Limited ("FEG")(which will be held as to 74% by Goliath Gold and 26% by Micawber 400 Proprietary Limited, the black economic empowerment partner selected for Goliath Gold). 4.1 The Sub Nigel 1, 2 and 3 Mining Right The Sub Nigel 1, 2 and 3 new order Mining Right GP (28) MR, over certain portions of the farms Spaarwater 171 IR, Droogebult 170 IR, Deelkraal 203 IR, Noycedale 191 IR, Varkensfontein 169 IR, and Grootfontein 165 IR in the District of Nigel, measures 3 013,3142 hectares. This area was previously part of the old Sub Nigel Gold Mine, established in 1895 on the farms Noycedale 191 IR and Droogebult 170 IR, and the Spaarwater Gold Mine. Mining operations commenced in 1909 and continued until 1971. In 1984, Sub Nigel Gold Mining was formed, which acquired the Sub Nigel gold mine from Gold Fields Limited. In 1986, Sub Nigel Gold Mine listed on the JSE, and in 1992, the mine was placed on care and maintenance. Subsequently, in 2006, certain assets of Aflease Gold and Uranium Resources Limited and Sub Nigel Gold Mining were merged to form Aflease Gold Limited. The Sub Nigel 1, 2 and 3 Mining Right currently held by Gold One was granted on 15 July 2008 and expires on 14 July 2038. The right includes gold ore and associated minerals. In 2008, Gold One recommissioned the Sub Nigel shaft, with a primary view of utilising the shaft as a training centre to train and develop mining teams for Modder East during its production ramp up. Production commenced in January 2009 and built up to approximately 5 000 tonnes per month by September 2009, which remained the operating level until the mine`s closure as disclosed in the announcement issued on SENS on 7 June 2011. 4.2 The Sub Nigel 1, 2 and 3 Surface Rights The surface areas on the farm of Varkensfontein 169 IR in the District of Nigel, as described below: - Sub Nigel 1, 2 and 3 (Surface Right 62/88 RMT 0103/88 - reduction works with fencing); - Sub Nigel 1, 2 and 3 (Surface Right 428/89 RMT 017/88 - offices with fencing); and - Sub Nigel 1, 2 and 3 (Surface Right 112/88 RMT 018/88 - shaft equipment with fencing). 4.3 The Vlakfontein Prospecting Right The Vlakfontein new order Prospecting Right GP (260) PR, located on certain portions of the farms Vlakfontein 130 IR and Grootfontein 165 IR in the District of Nigel, comprises 6,540,7174 hectares. The area was first mined in 1934 by Gold Fields of South Africa Limited. Mining ceased on the site in 1977. In 2006, the area was incorporated into Aflease Gold Limited. The Vlakfontein Prospecting Right currently held by Gold One was granted on 29 May 2007, and expires on 28 May 2012. The right includes gold, uranium, precious metals and associated minerals. Gold One Africa has lodged a renewal application in respect of this right. Historically, mining at Vlakfontein was undertaken between January 1942 and December 1977. During its productive life of 36 years, approximately 18 million tonnes of ore was milled, which yielded 209.5 tonnes (6.7 million ounces) of fine gold at a grade of 11.51 grams per tonne. Virtually all of the total production of gold was obtained from the Main Reef. Historical exploration of the Kimberley Reef included 11 drill holes within the Vlakfontein mine area. 4.4 The West Vlakfontein Prospecting Right The West Vlakfontein new order Prospecting right GP (142) PR, located on certain portions of the farms Withoek 131 IR, Spaarwater 171 IR, Tsakane 260 IR, Zonnestraal 163 IR and Vlakfontein 161 IR, in the Districts of Nigel and Brakpan, comprises 3 860,5435 hectares. The area was first explored by Gold Fields of South Africa Limited in 1942, and in 1984 became part of the Sub Nigel Gold Mining Company Limited. It was incorporated into Aflease Gold Limited in 2006. The West Vlakfontein Prospecting Right currently held by Gold One Africa was granted on 1 June 2006, and the renewal of such right was granted by the South African Department of Mineral Resources ("DMR") on 12 July 2011 for a period of three years. The right includes gold and associated minerals. Historically, exploration on the West Vlakfontein project targeted the Main Reef. Exploration of this target included a NE-SW trending development winze, which included on-reef mining. The winze, also known as the 30 Level East and West Incline Haulage, was sampled on a systematic basis at the time of mining of the area. The winze was mined on a limited basis as part of the Vlakfontein mine operations in the 1950s at a depth of between 1 470 metres and 2000 metres. West Vlakfontein`s No. 1 shaft is located at approximately the mid-point of the winze. 4.5 The Spaarwater Prospecting Right The Spaarwater new order Prospecting Right GP (45) PR, located on certain portions of the farms Vlakfontein 161 IR, Zonnestraal 163 IR and Spaarwater 171 IR in the District of Nigel, comprises 2 643,3942 hectares. The area was surface drilled and mined by Gold Fields of South Africa Limited from 1947 until 1969. In 2005, a prospecting right over the area was awarded to Aflease Gold Limited. The Spaarwater Prospecting Right currently held by Gold One was granted on 28 October 2005, and the renewal of such right was granted by the DMR on 12 July 2011 for a period of three years. The right includes precious metals and associated minerals. Spaarwater Mine operated from November 1947 to August 1969, and milled 2.5 million tonnes of ore yielding 10.38 grams per tonne of gold. The acquisition will effectively result in a reverse takeover of Goliath Gold by Gold One Africa, with Gold One Africa ultimately holding 71% of the share capital in Goliath Gold. Subsequent to shareholders voting overwhelmingly in favour of the acquisition and the related resolutions at the general meeting on Tuesday, 22 March 2011, a new management team was also appointed. Goliath Gold`s new management team is focused on creating value by exploring and ultimately developing the company`s extensive future asset base. This has already begun in earnest with the first surface exploration drillholes having already been completed. Although the majority of the current resources have a medium depth profile, a number of shallower exploration targets also exist, and are currently the focus of exploration activities. The shallower targets are expected to provide initial development opportunities as well as the necessary foundations to access the deeper resources in future. A conceptual economic scoping study has already been undertaken at Megamine. The outcome of the current surface exploration drilling programme will form the basis of updating this scoping study to a pre-feasibility study. The company`s transformation into a new gold exploration and development company has been well received by the market. Since the acquisition`s formal announcement on 13 October 2010, Goliath Gold`s share price has outperformed its gold mining peers on the JSE by over 90%. 5. Operational update The major exploration activities undertaken during 2011 included surface exploration drilling, capturing and quality assurance/quality control ("QA/QC") of underground and surface sampling information from historic ore reserve tracing sheets, continued enhancement of geological models, and the compilation and QA/QC of a historic borehole database. Project activities have focused on extending knowledge from historical production related information as well as continuing the exploration drilling programme in the southern portion of Megamine and the Wit Nigel area. The exploration drilling programme, which commenced in March 2011, totalled 8,986 metres during 2011. The major objective of the exploration drilling is the confirmation of high-grade payshoot extensions in an up-dip, southerly direction from Spaarwater into the Wit Nigel prospecting area. In excess of 60,000 underground grade sample data points were captured, of which approximately 16,800 were assigned to the Main Reef on Wit Nigel. This information is still undergoing the final QA/QC procedure and will be utilised to enhance the existing geological models. Desktop studies for the area have continued to concentrate on critical topics such as: the impact of the Springs monocline on reef facies and grade distribution; structural evolution of the East Rand Basin; and effects of footwall controls on grade distribution. To enhance the local understanding of the Wit Nigel area, a total of 73 historical borehole logs were acquired and a total of 904 assay values were captured for the Main and Kimberley Reefs and have been added to the existing database. The current surface exploration results, combined with the historic information collected and collated, will be utilised to consider updated resource estimations for the Megamine and Wit Nigel properties during 2012. 6. Mandatory offer A mandatory offer by Gold One Africa to minority Goliath Gold shareholders is required in terms of the of the Companies Act, 2008 (Act 71 of 2008, as amended ("Companies Act") and the Takeover Regulations published in terms of section 120 of the Companies Act, as a result of the change in control of the company, pursuant to Gold One Africa acquiring a 71% interest in Goliath Gold. Details of the mandatory offer by Gold One Africa to acquire all of minority Goliath Gold shareholders` ordinary shares for an offer consideration of one Gold One ordinary share for every 1.2 post-consolidation Goliath Gold shares held, were set out in the Offer Circular to shareholders dated Friday, 25 February 2011, which accompanied the Circular. 7. Business objectives, capital management and prospects Goliath Gold will be a focused exploration and development company with an Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves and South African Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves compliant resource base of 12.65 million ounces (including 3.02 million ounces at 4.36 grams per tonne in the indicated category and 9.63 million ounces at 4.64 grams per tonne in the inferred category). The assets of the enlarged Goliath Gold provide for a large contiguous prospecting and mining area. This facilitates opportunities to maximise exploration value by considering an holistic exploration approach. The nature of Goliath Gold`s business necessitates strong and disciplined capital management. Budgets and working capital forecasts are presented to the Goliath Gold board for approval and are closely managed and monitored during the financial year. To ensure maximum value uplift for its shareholders, project expenditure is prioritised based on the strongest short term value uplift created through the allocation of capital. Each project is assessed against spend on an ongoing basis to ensure that the value uplift is realised as forecast. Projects that have the ability to generate short term cash are also given priority. Goliath Gold will use its strong and supportive shareholder base, relationships with financial institutions and the international capital markets to fund development projects. The same funding philosophy which governs exploration spend is applied in that spend is only approved if it is value accretive to the company and its shareholders. Through the development of Modder East, Gold One has a proven track record of advancing projects from an exploration phase, through development to production. This has been achieved by an experienced management team with the necessary expertise in the various geological, engineering, metallurgical and corporate disciplines. Goliath Gold is expected to benefit from this management experience and expertise in developing the contiguous asset base formed through the assets of the enlarged Goliath Gold by way of the executive directors of the board and staff, as well as a management agreement entered into between Goliath Gold and Gold One effective from the completion date of the acquisition as described in paragraph 6.1.14 of the pre-listing statement. Although the majority of Goliath Gold`s resource base will comprise the Main Reef, geological modelling has identified significant exploration targets in the BPM and UK9A Kimberley Reefs. These ore bodies occur from surface to depths in excess of 1 500 metres within Goliath Gold`s prospecting and mining rights areas. In the shallower portions (at depths of less than approximately 600 metres below surface) opportunities exist to utilise existing shaft infrastructure to gain rapid access to these ore bodies. These areas thus represent near term exploration opportunities and surface exploration drilling will evaluate the economic viability of the BPM and UK9A in the proximity of existing shaft infrastructure. The longer-term target for Goliath Gold is the Main Reef. This ore body occurs at depths of between approximately 1,000 metres and 2, 500 metres below surface on the Megamine properties and extends to surface on the Wit Nigel property. Importantly, these resources are disconnected from historical workings in the East Rand Basin, and therefore are not linked to the current underground flooded workings. Current exploration through surface drilling is aimed at confidently delineating higher grade channelised areas that will form the initial targeted production of the Main Reef. On the basis of these exploration results, where appropriate economic scoping studies that have been undertaken will be upgraded to pre-feasibility studies. The fact that this area is not reliant on extensive historic infrastructure provides an opportunity for these studies to consider the use of appropriate and modern technologies and mining methods to optimise efficiencies and minimise costs. Goliath Gold represents a project that has short, medium and longer term growth potential, which will be investigated and advanced through the current scoping studies and planned exploration activities. 8. Unaudited pro forma financial effects of Goliath Gold for the six month period ended 30 September 2011 8.1 The table below summarises the unaudited pro forma financial effects on net asset value ("NAV") per share, tangible net asset value ("TNAV") per share, earnings per share and headline earnings per share of Goliath Gold. 8.2 The unaudited pro forma financial effects have been prepared for illustrative purposes only to reflect the financial information of Goliath Gold following the conclusion of the acquisition and the financial effects of the issue of the consideration shares. Because of their nature, the unaudited pro forma financial effects may not give a fair reflection of Goliath Gold`s financial position, changes in equity and results of operations or cash flows. The unaudited pro forma financial effects are the responsibility of the Goliath Gold directors. Goliath Megamine Goliath Percentage
Gold Business Gold after Change Note 2 Note 3 Note 4 Goliath Gold after / Goliath Gold
adjusted Total number of shares 42,462,958 - 147,354,905 247.0% Weighted average number 42,462,958 - 147,354,905 247.0% of shares Earnings/(Loss) per share (cents) - Basic 6.47 - (10.5%) (262.3%) - Diluted 6.47 - (11.20) (273.1%) - Headline 6.47 - (11.20) (273.1%) NAV per share 76.79 - 51.21 (33.3%) TNAV per share 76.79 - 51.21 (33.3%) Notes: 1. The pro forma financial effects are based on the accounting policies adopted by Goliath Gold, which are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). It is assumed that all changes and transactions described below are effective on: - 1 April 2011, for purposes of preparing the pro forma financial effects on earnings per share and headline earnings
per share. - 30 September 2011, for purposes of preparing the pro forma financial effects on NAV per share and TNAV per share. 2. The "Goliath Gold" column has been extracted from the published reviewed consolidated interim financial information of Goliath Gold for the period ended 30 September 2011. 3. The "Megamine Business" column has been extracted from the reviewed interim financial information for the Megamine carve out accounts for the period ended 30 June 2011. 4. Represents the unaudited pro forma financial position after the acquisition and the disposal to FEG, which includes the following: - The acquisition of the Megamine Business. - The impact of the reverse acquisition of Goliath Gold by Gold One Africa (the current owner of the Megamine Business). The deemed acquisition value of Goliath Gold is R106.2 million. Assets of R38.5 million and a deferred tax liability of R10.8
million are recognised in addition to assets and liabilities already reflected in the financial information of Goliath Gold, based on a preliminary fair value calculation. The deemed acquisition value less the net fair value of the assets
and liabilities of Goliath Gold is R45.8 million and is expensed. - Transaction costs associated with the transactions of R9.0 million, which are once-off in nature. These costs comprise
transaction costs exclusive of VAT of R6.9 million, VAT thereon of R0.9 million and R1.2 million per the settlement agreements for the previous chief executive officer and financial director.
9. Goliath Gold share capital Share capital and premium of Goliath Gold post the R`000 acquisition Authorised 200 000 0000 ordinary shares of R2.50 each 500,000 Issued 147 354 905 ordinary shares of R2.50 each 368,387 Share premium 197,785 Total share capital 566,172 10. Directors Details of the directors of Goliath Gold are set out below: Name Business address Function M. Wheatley Level 3100 Mount Street Non-executive chairman North Sydney New South Wales 2060
K. Rayner 1st Floor Deputy Chairman and College Hill House Independent non- Fountain Grove Office executive director
5 2nd Road Hyde Park South Africa
N. Froneman Constantia Office Park, Chief Executive Officer Bridgeview House, Ground Floor, Corner 14th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter
Street, Weltevreden Park, 1709 South Africa
C. Chadwick As above Chief Financial Officer J. Vilakazi As above Independent non- executive director
P. Nel As above Independent non- executive director * Shareholders are referred to the changes to the board of directors announcements released on SENS on Tuesday, 21 June 2011, Monday, 1 August 2011 and Monday, 12 September 2011 respectively, which are available on the company`s website. 11. Salient dates and times relating to the mandatory offer 2012
Publication of abridged revised listing Tuesday, 20 March particulars on SENS Finalisation data in respect of the revised Tuesday, 20 March listing released on SENS Abridged revised listing particulars published Thursday, 22 March in the press Revised listing of Goliath Gold on the JSE Wednesday, 28 March Opening date of the mandatory offer at 09:00 Wednesday, 28 March Last day to trade in respect of the mandatory Friday, 13 April offer Goliath Gold shares trade "ex" the right to Monday, 16 April participate in the mandatory offer Mandatory offer record date at close of business Friday, 20 April Closing date of the mandatory offer at 12:00 Friday, 20 April (see note 3 below) Results of the mandatory offer released on SENS Monday, 23 April Dematerialised shareholders who have accepted Monday, 23 April the mandatory offer will have their accounts at their Central Securities Depository Participants ("CSDPs") or brokers updated Certificated shareholders who have accepted the Monday, 23 April mandatory offer will have certificates in the name of Gold One posted by registered post provided their Goliath Gold share certificates have been surrendered by 12:00 on the closing date (otherwise within five business days after receipt of such old share certificate) Results of the mandatory offer published in the Tuesday, 24 April press 1. The abovementioned times are South African times and are subject to change. Any change to the above dates and times will be released on SENS and published in the press. 2. Gold One reserves, in its sole and absolute discretion, the right to extend the offer period, in which event all amended dates and times relating to the mandatory offer will be released on SENS and published in the press. 3. Dematerialised shareholders wishing to accept the offer are required to notify their CSDPs or brokers, as the case may be, of their intention to accept the offer in the manner and in the time, stipulated in the custody agreements entered into between such dematerialised shareholders and their CSDPs or brokers. 4. Certificated shareholders wishing to accept the offer are required to complete the form of acceptance, in accordance with the instructions contained therein to be received by the transfer secretaries by no later than 12:00 on the closing date of the offer. 5. The offer consideration due to: 5.1 Dematerialised shareholders will be credited to their accounts with their CSDPs or brokers at their risk, and dealt with in terms of the custody agreements entered into between such dematerialised shareholders and their CSDPs or brokers, in respect of acceptances received by the transfer secretaries
before 12:00 on Friday, 20 April 2012, which consideration will be exchanged on Monday, 23 April 2012; or 5.2 Certificated shareholders will be transferred or posted, as the case may be, by registered mail, at the risk of the
certificated shareholders concerned upon receipt by the transfer secretaries of the form of acceptance, together with the relevant documents of title (in negotiable form), in respect of all acceptances received by the transfer
secretaries before 12:00 on Friday, 20 April 2012, which consideration will be transferred or posted on Monday, 23 April 2012. 5.3 Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday, 16 April 2012 and Friday, 20 April 2012, both days inclusive. 6. Acceptance of the offer will be irrevocable. 7. No orders to dematerialise or rematerialise existing securities will be processed from the business day following the last day to trade in respect of the mandatory offer. Orders will again be processed from the first business day after the mandatory offer record date. 8. The certificated register will be closed between the last day to trade in respect of the offer and the mandatory offer record date. 12. Copies of the full pre-listing statement Copies of the full pre-listing statement are available in English only and may be obtained during normal business hours at the following addresses: - Goliath Gold, Constantia Office Park, Bridgeview House, Ground Floor, Corner 14th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter Street, Weltevreden Park, 1709; - Macquarie First South Capital (Pty) Limited, The Place, South Wing, 1 Sandton Drive, Sandown, 2196; and - Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited, 70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001, from Wednesday, 28 March 2012. Weltevreden Park Website: www.goliathgold.co.za 20 March 2012 JSE Sponsor, Transaction Sponsor and Transaction Adviser Macquarie First South Capital (Pty) Limited Sponsor Merchantec Capital South African Legal Adviser Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs Date: 20/03/2012 07:05:04 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited (`JSE`). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.

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