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Interim Results for the six months ended 31 December 2016
African Rainbow Minerals Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1933/004580/06
ISIN code: ZAE000054045
Interim Results for the six months ended 31 December 2016
Shareholder information:
Issued share capital at 31 December 2016 218 576 510 shares
Market capitalisation at 31 December 2016 ZAR21.5 billion
Market capitalisation at 31 December 2016 US$1.6 billion
Closing share price at 31 December 2016 R98.50
Six-months high (1 July 2016 - 31 December 2016) R115.87
Six-months low (1 July 2016 - 31 December 2016) R75.01
Average daily volume traded for the six months 794 209 shares
Primary listing JSE Limited
JSE Share Code ARI
ADR ticker symbol AFRBY
Investor relations
Stompie Shiels
Executive: Business Development
Telephone: +27 11 779 1300
Fax: +27 11 779 1312
Email: stompie.shiels@arm.co.za
Company secretary
Alyson D'Oyley, BCom, LLB, LLM
Telephone: +27 11 779 1300
Email: alyson.doyley@arm.co.za
Salient features
- Headline earnings increased by 234% to R1 693 million (1H F2016: R507 million). Headline earnings
per share increased 283% to 893 cents compared to 233 cents in the corresponding period last year.
- Basic earnings were a loss of R254 million (1H F2016: R996 million loss) and were mainly impacted
by (i) an attributable impairment of the Nkomati Nickel Mine assets of R711 million after tax and
(ii) an attributable impairment of the Modikwa Platinum Mine assets of R734 million after tax and
non-controlling interest.
- US$ prices for the ARM suite of commodities increased significantly during the last quarter of the
reporting period.
- Good cost containment achieved at all mines except Goedgevonden (GGV) and Nkomati where unit
costs increased as a result of lower production.
- Attributable segmental capital expenditure decreased by 15% to R1 159 million
(1H F2016: R1 368 million).
- Cash dividends received from the Assmang joint venture increased to R988 million
(1H F2016: R500 million).
- ARM's financial position continues to be robust with a net debt to equity ratio of 15.4%.
- Since the period end, ARM received a dividend of R1.5 billion from Assmang.
ARM operational review
The ARM Board of Directors (the Board) announces much improved headline earnings of R1 693 million for the six months
ended 31 December 2016 (1H F2017). Headline earnings are 234% higher than the previous corresponding period largely
due to excellent results in the ARM Ferrous division and the Two Rivers Platinum Mine (Two Rivers).
There was an improvement in headline earnings in both the ARM Coal division and the Nkomati Nickel Mine (Nkomati) from
losses incurred in the previous period. Headline loss for ARM Copper improved from R275 million to R178 million. Modikwa
Platinum Mine (Modikwa) reported a headline loss of R54 million (1H F2016: R47 million loss).
Average Rand prices for most of the commodities which ARM produces increased in comparison to the previous
corresponding period.
Headline earnings by division/operation
six months ended 31 December
R million 2016 2015 % change
ARM Platinum 179 (9) -
Two Rivers 205 155 32
Modikwa (54) (47) (15)
Nkomati 28 (117) -
ARM Ferrous 1 779 599 197
Iron ore division 1 023 478 114
Manganese division 378 97 >200
Chrome division* 374 39 >200
Consolidation adjustment 4 (15) -
ARM Coal 99 (129) -
GGV (26) (24) (8)
PCB Operations 125 (105) -
ARM Copper (178) (275) 35
ARM Strategic Services and Exploration (12) (10) (20)
Gold 32 - -
Corporate and other (206) 331 -
ARM headline earnings 1 693 507 234
* Includes Chrome discontinued operation contribution of R378 million relating to the sale of ARM's effective 50% stake in the
Dwarsrivier chrome mine. The Machadodorp Works is the only remaining chrome operation in Assmang.
These results have been achieved in conjunction with ARM's partners at the various operations, Anglo American Platinum
Limited (Anglo Platinum), Assore Limited (Assore), Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats), Norilsk Nickel Africa (Pty)
Ltd (Norilsk), Glencore South Africa (Glencore), Vale S.A. (Vale) and Zambian Consolidated Copper Mines Investment
Holdings (ZCCM-IH).
The interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2016 have been prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the disclosures are in accordance with IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting.
Rounding of figures may result in minor computational discrepancies on the tabulations.
Improving operational efficiencies and reducing unit costs
Most operations, except Goedgevonden Coal Mine (GGV) and Nkomati, achieved unit cost increases below inflation.
The iron ore, manganese ore, PCB coal and Lubambe Copper Mine (Lubambe) operations achieved decreases in on-mine
costs per tonne. At Modikwa and Two Rivers unit costs per PGM ounce increased by 7% and 9% respectively.
Nkomati reduced on-mine unit costs by 19% to R254 per tonne milled excluding capitalised waste stripping. C1 unit cost
went up by 43% to US$6.05/lb which includes the capitalised waste stripping of R364 million.
GGV production costs increased by 34% as a result of mining high cost areas and producing lower saleable tonnes. Mining
has moved to the new pit and as a result unit costs should decrease in the coming months.
Capital expenditure
Attributable segmental capital expenditure for 1H F2017 reduced by R209 million or 15% to R1 159 million (1H F2016: R1 368 million).
A large portion of the capital expenditure relates to the Black Rock Project.
Nkomati's capitalised waste stripping cost was increased to R364 million (1H F2016: R220 million) due to limited flexibility in the pit.
Restructuring loss making operations
Lubambe continued with restructuring through downsizing of output and the reduction of related labour cost. There was an
improvement in head grade while unit costs decreased by 7% to US$2.22/lb (1H F2016: US$2.39/lb). Lubambe remains
under review and an announcement will be made when appropriate.
The ARM Coal division recorded headline earnings of R99 million (1H F2016: R129 million loss). This is a R228 million
turnaround mainly due to improved coal prices and low unit costs at PCB.
Nkomati achieved a headline profit for the period, but is entering a difficult three-year phase with declining output. Waste
stripping needs to be accelerated to open up the ore reserves and obtain more mining flexibility. The pit requires piling work
on the western section to improve the slope stability due to saprolite slumping in the area. The eastern section of the pit
has lower grade ore resulting in a forecast reduction in sales volumes over the next three years.
Modikwa reported a headline loss of R54 million (1H F2016: R47 million). The new South 2 project is ramping up production
but much slower than was originally planned due to infrastructure installations being late.
Operating safely
- ARM has been fatality free since May 2015.
- 37 Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) for the financial year-to-date (F2017), compared to 44 LTIs for the corresponding period in F2016.
- 28 Reportable Injuries for the financial year-to-date, compared to 30 over the same period in F2016.
- The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for the financial year-to-date was 0.33 per 200 000 man-hours
(compared to 0.32 at end December 2016).
Safety achievements in the period under review:
- Black Rock Mine completed five million fatality free shifts on 11 October 2016.
- Modikwa achieved three million fatality free shifts on 26 September 2016.
- In November 2016, Beeshoek achieved 15 000 Fatality Free Production Shifts. This is for the reporting period 1 July 2016 to 31 December 2016.
Safety figures and statistics in this report are presented on a 100% basis and exclude the ARM Coal operations which are managed by ARM's partner.
Changes to mineral resources and reserves
There has been no material change to ARM's Mineral Resources and Reserves as disclosed in the Integrated Annual
Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2016, other than depletion due to continued mining activities at the operations.
Dwarsrivier Mine Mineral Resources and Reserves will, however, no longer be reported by ARM following the completion
of the disposal of ARM's interest in Dwarsrivier mine to Assore in July 2016.
Financial commentary
Headline earnings of R1 693 million for the six-month period to 31 December 2016 were R1 186 million or 234% higher
than the prior corresponding period's headline earnings (1H F2016: R507 million). This equates to headline earnings per
share of 893 cents (1H F2016: 233 cents) based on the weighted average number of shares of 189.53 million (1H F2016: 217.55 million).
Basic earnings were a loss of R254 million (1H F2016: R996 million loss) and were mainly impacted by (i) an attributable
impairment of the Nkomati assets of R711 million after tax and (ii) an attributable impairment of the Modikwa assets of
R734 million after tax and non-controlling interest as well as (iii) an impairment loss of R422 million within the Assmang
joint venture related to the sale of Dwarsrivier. 1H F2016 basic losses were negatively impacted by special items of
R1 503 million after tax and non-controlling interests largely relating to an attributable impairment of the Lubambe assets
of R1 404 million after non-controlling interest. The reconciliation of basic earnings to headline earnings is provided in
note 9 to the financial statements. Basic loss per share improved from a basic loss of 458 cents reported in the previous
comparable period to a basic loss of 134 cents.
Sales for the reporting period were 3% higher than the corresponding period in F2016 at R4 481 million (1H F2016:
R4 332 million). Sales for ARM Ferrous increased by 34% to R6 088 million (1H F2016: R4 546 million).
The average gross profit margin increased to 15% (1H F2016: 5%). The gross profit margins achieved at each operation
may be ascertained from the detailed segment reports provided in note 2 to the financial statements as well as in the write-
ups for each operation.
The 1H F2017 average Rand/US Dollar exchange rate of R13.98/US$ is 3% weaker than the prior corresponding period
average of R13.61/US$, while US Dollar commodity prices increased for most commodities. For reporting purposes, the
closing Rand/US Dollar exchange rate was R13.73/US$ (1H F2016: R15.46/US$).
ARM's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), excluding special items and income from
associates and joint ventures, were R673 million (1H F2016: R891 million). The reduction is largely due to unrealised
foreign exchange losses (1H F2016: unrealised foreign exchange gains) on the ARM loans to Lubambe.
The income from joint venture (ARM Ferrous) was R1 356 million after special items which is 139% higher than the
corresponding period in 1H F2016 (1H F2016: R567 million).
The detailed and expanded segmental contribution analysis is provided in note 2 to the financial statements. Key features
from the segmental contribution analyses are:
- The ARM Ferrous contribution to ARM's headline earnings increased by R1 180 million to R1 779 million
(1H F2016: R599 million), largely due to increased contributions of R545 million and R281 million from the iron ore and
manganese (manganese ore and alloys) divisions respectively. The iron ore division's contribution was R1 023 million
(1H F2016: R478 million), while the manganese division's contribution was R378 million (1H F2016: R97 million). This
was primarily due to an increase in the average realised US Dollar prices for iron ore and manganese ore as well as
11% higher iron ore sales volumes. The results of the Chrome division includes income from the chrome discontinued
operation of R378 million relating to the sale of ARM's effective 50% stake in the Dwarsrivier chrome mine more fully
explained in note 12 to the financial statements. The Machadodorp Works are the only remaining chrome operation in Assmang.
- The ARM Platinum segment, which includes the results of Nkomati, contributed increased headline earnings
of R179 million (1H F2016: R9 million headline loss) mainly due to increased headline earnings at Two Rivers of
R205 million (1H F2016: R155 million) and at Nkomati of R28 million (1H F2016: R117 million headline loss). Net
impairment losses of R711 million and R734 million were recorded for Nkomati and Modikwa.
- The ARM Coal segment result reflected headline earnings of R99 million (1H F2016: R129 million headline loss)
while cash operating profit was R687 million (1H F2016: R321 million). Goedgevonden Mine made a headline loss
of R26 million (1H F2016: R24 million) while the PCB operations contributed headline earnings of R125 million
(1H F2016: R105 million headline loss).
- ARM Copper, which largely comprises the Vale/ARM joint venture interest in Lubambe, amounted to an improved
headline loss of R178 million for the period (1H F2016: R275 million headline loss) which includes interest on
shareholder loans of R125 million (1H F2016: R104 million). The improvement in the loss was mainly due to the
downsizing of production and associated costs.
- The costs for the ARM Exploration segment increased marginally to R12 million (1H F2016: R10 million).
- The ARM Corporate, other companies and consolidation segment contributed a headline loss of R206 million
(1H F2016: R331 million headline earnings). The headline loss is largely due to unrealised foreign exchange losses
on US Dollar based loans made by ARM to Lubambe, resulting from the strengthening of the closing Rand versus the
US Dollar exchange rate from R14.68/US$ at 30 June 2016 to R13.73/US$ at 31 December 2016. The ARM Company
loans to Lubambe amounted to US$170 million at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: US$148 million).
At 31 December 2016 cash and cash equivalents were R1 335 million (31 December 2015: R1 444 million) the details of
which are reflected in note 5 to the financial statements. This excludes the attributable cash and cash equivalents held at
ARM Ferrous (50% of Assmang) of R2 588 million (31 December 2015: R2 036 million).
Total borrowings at the end of the period were higher at R4 843 million (31 December 2015: R4 124 million) of which
R2 347 million (31 December 2015: R2 298 million) comprises partner loans. There was no debt at ARM Ferrous at
31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: nil).
The net debt position at 31 December 2016 amounts to R3 508 million (31 December 2015: R2 680 million). The increase
was largely due to an increase in the amount owing on the ARM corporate facility of R1 025 million (31 December 2015:
R300 million) and the ARM BBEE Trust of R500 million (31 December 2015: nil) resulting from the restructuring of the
funding of the ARM BBEE Trust in April 2016.
Cash generated from operations increased to R826 million (1H F2016: R473 million), largely due to increased
sales. Dividends received from the Assmang joint venture were R988 million (1H F2016: R500 million) and R32 million
(1H F2016: nil) from the Harmony investment.
Dividends paid in October 2016 were R426 million (1H F2016: R761 million).
Cash expended on capital expenditure was 15% or R85 million lower at R489 million for the period (1H F2016: R574 million).
Attributable capital expenditure at the Assmang joint venture was 29% lower at R555 million (1H F2016: R779 million).
The consolidated ARM total assets of R31.7 billion (1H F2016: R33.5 billion) include the decreased mark-to-market
valuation of ARM's investment in Harmony of R1 333 million (1H F2016: R1 million increase) at a share price of R31.53 per
share at 31 December 2016 (1H F2016: R15.60 per share).
Since the period end ARM received a dividend of R1.5 billion from Assmang which was partly utilised to repay the
outstanding amount owing on the ARM corporate facility of R1 025 million.
ARM Ferrous
Market conditions for iron ore and manganese ore improved significantly over the six months ended 31 December 2016
and the average US Dollar prices were higher than those which prevailed in 1H F2016. Average index prices for 62%
fines iron ore delivered in China improved by 27% to approximately US$65 per metric tonne for 1H F2017. Manganese
ore showed a similar increase, with average prices for high-grade ore (44%) at US$6.02 per manganese unit, delivered in China.
In addition, sales volumes for iron ore were 11% higher than those in 1H F2016.
Improved commodity prices, increased sales volume for iron ore and operational improvements resulted in ARM Ferrous
headline earnings increasing by 197% to R1 779 million (1H F2016: R599 million). A 3% weakening in the average
Rand/US Dollar exchange rate also had a positive impact on earnings. ARM Ferrous achieved a good safety performance,
with a 35% improvement year-on-year in the LTIFR. All the Ferrous operations exceeded one million fatality free shifts, with
Black Rock achieving five million fatality free shifts during the period.
ARM Ferrous headline earnings (on 100% basis)
six months ended 31 December
R million 2016 2015 % change
Iron ore division 2 049 957 114
Manganese division 756 193 >200
Chrome division* 748 78 >200
Total 3 553 1 228 189
ARM share 1 775 614 189
Consolidation adjustments 4 (15) -
Total per IFRS financial statements 1 779 599 197
* Includes chrome discontinued operation contribution of R378 million relating to the sale of ARM's effective 50% stake in the
Dwarsrivier chrome mine. The Machadodorp Works is the only remaining chrome operation in Assmang.
ARM Ferrous achieved solid operational performance for production and sales volumes.
The Khumani Mine (Khumani) supplies the export iron ore market, while Beeshoek Mine (Beeshoek) supplies a South
African steel producer. The village pit at Beeshoek is in the process of ramping up to full production of three million tonnes per annum.
To improve water availability, on-site boreholes at Khumani were drilled and test work is being carried out to evaluate the
feasibility thereof. If the test results are positive the necessary permitting will be applied for.
The modernisation and the upgrading of the Black Rock Mine (Black Rock) continued with the Nchwaning 2 shaft upgrade
and refurbishment successfully completed. Due to the upgrade, shaft operations were stopped in March 2016, resulting
in manganese ore production declining to 1.31 million tonnes which is 15% less than in 1H F2016. Despite this reduced
production, total manganese ore sales were down by only 4% to 1.42 million tonnes, of which 1.35 million tonnes were
exported and 70 thousand tonnes were sold into the local market.
Three of the six furnaces at Cato Ridge Works are currently producing high carbon ferromanganese, which is fed to
Cato Ridge Alloys to produce medium carbon ferromanganese. Manganese alloy sales volumes increased by 21% to
97 thousand tonnes. Global demand and prices for manganese alloy have increased during the period under review.
Sakura commissioned both furnaces successfully and the furnaces are in the ramp up phase of production. The alloy
production is meeting customer specifications.
Machadodorp Works is currently only recovering ferrochrome from the slag dump through the metal recovery plant, with
approximately six months of processing left. Thereafter, the operation will recover ferromanganese slag for approximately
eight months.
ARM and Assore are currently evaluating all possible options for the future of Machadodorp Works.
Assmang sales volumes (on 100% basis)
six months ended 31 December
Thousand tonnes 2016 2015 % change
Iron ore* 8 805 7 920 11
Manganese ore* 1 417 1 471 (4)
Manganese alloys (local) 97 80 21
Manganese alloys (Sakura) 42 - -
Charge chrome 10 5 100
Chrome ore** - 545 -
* Excluding intra-group sales.
** Dwarsrivier mine sold with effect from 1 July 2016.
Assmang production volumes (on 100% basis)
six months ended 31 December
Thousand tonnes 2016 2015 % change
Iron ore 8 641 8 643 -
Manganese ore 1 306 1 530 (15)
Manganese alloys (local) 67 73 (8)
Manganese alloys (Sakura) 68 - -
Chrome ore* - 529 -
* Dwarsrivier mine sold with effect from 1 July 2016.
Khumani and Beeshoek produced 7.1 million tonnes and 1.5 million tonnes of iron ore respectively, resulting in total
production of 8.6 million tonnes.
Manganese alloy production at Cato Ridge Works was 8% less than in 1H F2016 due to lower furnace availability, variability
in ore grade from the mine and a longer than expected planned shutdown of furnace 5 in Q1 F2017. The operation has an
action plan in place to recover the deficit by the end of the financial year.
Assmang cost and EBITDA margin performance
On-mine unit
Unit cost production EBITDA
of sales** cost** margin
Commodity group % change % change %
Iron ore* (0) 4 44
Manganese ore (1) (11) 17
Manganese alloys 4 7 5
* Excluding the Khumani housing element.
** Brackets refer to a decrease in unit costs while no brackets refer to an increase in unit costs.
Improvement in safety and operational performance, as well as the reduction and containment of unit costs, remained the
focus of the division.
The following highlights were achieved:
Khumani Mine:
- One million fatality free shifts, which is 1.5 years without a fatality.
- The lumpy proportion of total production was improved from 54% to 57%.
- The design for an ultra-fines recovery circuit, which will recover an additional 250 thousand tonnes of ultra-fine iron ore
product per annum, was finalised and construction commenced. Commissioning is expected towards the end of F2017.
Beeshoek Mine:
- Three million fatality free shifts and 15 000 Fatality Free Production Shifts were reached after mining for 14 years without a fatality.
- A lost time injury frequency rate of 0.15 per 200 000 man-hours was achieved.
- Sustained production tonnage, ore quality and lumpy ratio of 60% to honour its off-take agreements.
Black Rock Mine:
- Achieved five million fatality free shifts after mining 7.5 years without a fatality.
- A decline in the lost time injury frequency rate of 56% to 0.16 per 200 000 man-hours.
- Successfully completed the upgrade and refurbishment of Nchwaning 2 shaft.
The Cato Ridge Works
- The operation continued to focus on improving flexibility and profitability.
- The fabrication of a bridle, enabling the transport of metal ladles with a slag hauler, now allows Cato Ridge Works to
transfer molten metal to Cato Ridge Alloys.
- In order to offset these cost pressures, briquettes comprising bag house dust, metal fines, carbon fines and other fine
materials are agglomerated on-site reducing the requirement for expensive ores by 10%.
ARM Ferrous capital expenditure
100% basis six months ended 31 December
R million 2016 2015
Iron ore division 368 518
Manganese division 786 1 049
Chrome division* - 66
Total 1 154 1 633
* Dwarsrivier mine sold with effect from 1 July 2016.
Capital expenditure decreased by 29% to R1.15 billion. This included R650 million for the Black Rock project.
At Khumani, capital expenditure was R243 million, consisting mainly of waste stripping at the Bruce and King pits, infill
drilling, maximising ultra-fines recovery, vehicle proximity detection, replacement of mining equipment and the ongoing
evaluation of alternative water resources.
Capital expenditure of R124 million at Beeshoek mainly comprised the Village Pit waste removal, vehicle proximity
detection and replacement capital.
Black Rock's total capital expenditure of R786 million was largely for the Black Rock Project, for the modernisation of the
mine and improvement in unit cost of production.
Logistics
ARM Ferrous continues to ensure execution of its medium-term manganese export capacity allocation (MECA2) from
Transnet and engagements are ongoing regarding the synchronisation of the ramp-up of Black Rock with the medium and
longer-term (MECA3) Transnet capacity processes.
Transnet is providing good service on the 14 million tonnes per annum iron ore export supply route from Khumani to the
port of Saldanha.
A junior iron ore producer and exporter was able to export nearly 500 000 tonnes during the reporting period, using the
Khumani load-out facility.
Projects
Black Rock Project
The total capital requirement for the Black Rock Project has been reduced to R6.0 billion. This project's progress is on-time
and within budget.
Most of the underground development work that would have been executed by specialist contractors has been performed
by mine employees, significantly reducing the cost of the project without changing the scope. Project management
structures have also been reviewed and streamlined to ensure a cost efficient execution of the project.
The underground development and infrastructure work proceeded according to plan. The shutdown to upgrade Nchwaning
2 shaft and surface plant infrastructure was completed successfully and the Nchwaning 2 shaft was handed over for
production in early January 2017.
The primary focus of the project remains:
- The modernisation of the mine to optimise resource exploitation and to maximise utilisation of production hours,
production fleet and mining equipment.
- The cost efficient exploitation of the Seam 1 and Seam 2 manganese resources at the Nchwaning mining complex,
targeting the production of high-grade manganese products.
- The modernisation of the surface plant infrastructure to ensure the cost efficient processing and separation of the
various high-grade manganese products from the two Seams.
- Creating the flexibility within the underground operations at the Nchwaning shafts to ensure the mine can react more
effectively to changes in market product requirements.
- Creating the ability to exploit the high-grade ore within Nchwaning 1.
- Establishing the load-out capacity and efficiencies to meet the requirements as set by Transnet for the Ngqura port facility.
Sakura Ferroalloys Project
The project cost remains within the original budget of US$328 million. Both furnaces 1 and 2 have been hot commissioned
and handed over to operations. Production levels continue to ramp-up to design capacity and high carbon ferromanganese
is being sold to customers who are satisfied with the quality of the product.
The agglomeration plant (Brex) is still in construction and planned to be completed at the end of March 2017.
Sakura is utilising the Bintulu port until the Samalaju port is completed in August 2017.
Khumani Mine - Ultra Fines Recovery Project
The design work for the Ultra Fines Recovery circuit is complete and the capital approved. The project is in the execution
phase and will be completed at the end of this financial year. This project will enable the recovery of additional iron units
from the tailings stream and will see the production of an additional 250 000 tonnes per annum of ultra-fines iron ore
product, once fully operational.
This project is on-time and within budget.
Beeshoek Village Pit
The Beeshoek Village Pit (Village Pit) capital project is progressing according to the mining schedule and is on-time and
within budget. The first iron ore, as per the approved mining schedule, was extracted successfully in April 2016. The ore
extracted conforms to the quality specifications derived from the geological drilling work which was performed to motivate
the exploitation of the Village Pit. The Village Pit projects extends the Life of Mine for Beeshoek from two years to twelve
years at a sustainable production rate of three million tonnes per annum.
The ARM Ferrous operations, held through its 50% investment in Assmang, consist of three divisions: iron ore, manganese
and chrome. Assore Limited, ARM's partner in Assmang, owns the remaining 50%.
ARM Platinum
ARM Platinum increased attributable headline earnings to R179 million (1H F2016 R9 million headline loss). This increase
resulted from a sharp increase in chrome prices, benefiting both Two Rivers and Nkomati, a R200 million positive mark-
to-market adjustment at Nkomati on the realisation during the reporting period of the debtors at 30 June 2016, as well as
increased volumes at Two Rivers.
Due to Nkomati's PGM production declining by 45%, ARM Platinum's PGM production (on a 100% basis) decreased by 7%
to 407 846 6E ounces (1H F2016: 437 207 6E ounces). Nkomati's nickel production decreased to 6 627 tonnes (1H F2016:
11 554 tonnes) as a result of reduced tonnes mined, combined with a lower grade. Two Rivers achieved record PGM
production of 207 147 6E ounces (1H F2016: 198 063 6E ounces) and remains positioned at the bottom of the unit cost
curve. Of these ounces, 5 992 ounces were produced through toll treating at the Modikwa concentrator plant. Modikwa's
PGM volumes increased marginally to 151 562 6E ounces (1H F2016: 149 326 6E ounces).
ARM Platinum attributable headline earnings/loss
six months ended 31 December
2016 2015 % change
Two Rivers 205 155 32
Modikwa (54) (47) (15)
Nkomati 28 (117) -
Headline earnings/(loss) attributable to ARM 179 (9) -
With the exception of Rhodium, all metal prices, in US Dollar and Rand terms, were higher than the corresponding period.
Average Rand per 6E kilogram basket prices for Modikwa and Two Rivers increased by 11% and 10% to R333 388
(1H 016: R301 574) and R335 433 (1H F2016: R303 612) respectively.
The tables below set out the relevant price comparison:
Average US Dollar metal prices
average for the six months ended 31 December
2016 2015 % change
Platinum US$/oz 1 013 948 7
Palladium US$/oz 676 610 11
Rhodium US$/oz 667 721 (8)
Gold US$/oz 1 257 1 114 13
Nickel US$/t 10 270 9 732 6
Copper US$/t 5 081 4 940 3
Chrome concentrate (CIF) US$/t 175 109 60
Average Rand metal prices
average for the six months ended 31 December
2016 2014 % change
Exchange rate R/US$ 13.98 13.61 3
Platinum R/oz 14 157 12 901 10
Palladium R/oz 9 444 8 308 14
Rhodium R/oz 9 329 9 819 (5)
Gold R/oz 17 575 15 167 16
Nickel R/t 143 576 132 456 8
Copper R/t 71 039 67 234 6
Chrome concentrate (CIF) R/t 2 443 1 639 49
Capital expenditure at ARM Platinum operations (on a 100% basis) increased marginally to R718 million (1H F2016:
R703 million).
ARM Platinum capital expenditure (on 100% basis)
six months ended 31 December
2016 2015
Modikwa 160 195
Two Rivers 175 180
Nkomati 19 108
Nkomati capitalised waste stripping 364 220
Total 718 703
As previously reported, market conditions necessitated Modikwa's capital projects to be reviewed to reduce capital
expenditure without adversely affecting the mine's future ability to ramp-up production. Capital expenditure reduced by
18% to R160 million (1H F2016: R195 million).
Of the capital spent at Two Rivers, 45% is associated with fleet replacement and refurbishment. The deepening of the Main
and North declines, together with its electrical and mechanical installations, comprised 43% of the total capital expenditure.
Nkomati's capital expenditure was mainly for the commencement of the construction of a second anchored pile wall
(R16 million). Capitalised waste stripping cost increased by 66% as waste mining volumes increased after being reduced in
December 2015 to preserve cash. This is required to open up the ore reserves and gain mining flexibility.
Two Rivers Mine
A sharp increase in chrome prices resulted in attributable headline earnings at Two Rivers increasing by 32% to
R205 million (1H F2016: R155 million). Increased tonnes milled, combined with an improved plant recovery to 88%,
resulted in PGM ounces increasing by 5%. Of the 1.75 million tonnes milled, 58 689 tonnes were toll treated at Modikwa
as part of Two Rivers' working capital reduction initiatives.
Two Rivers increased chrome concentrate sales to 142 721 tonnes, contributing R218 million (1H F2016: R80 million)
to cash operating profit (on 100% basis).
Unit costs increased by 9% to R5 838 per 6E ounce (1H F2016: R5 368 per 6E ounce). There was a 196 950 tonne
decrease in the UG2 Run-of-Mine stockpile to a total of 307 885 tonnes of ore.
ARM and Implats reached an agreement to increase ARM's shareholding in Two Rivers from 51% to 54%. Completion of
the agreement is awaiting a Section 11 consent to transfer ownership of mining assets from ARM to Two Rivers.
Two Rivers Mine operational statistics (on 100% basis)
six months ended 31 December
2016 2015 % change
Cash operating profit R million 783 645 21
- PGMs R million 565 566 -
- Chrome R million 218 80 174
Tonnes milled Mt 1.75 1.70 3
Head grade g/t, 6E 4.03 4.09 (1)
PGMs in concentrate Ounces, 6E 207 147 198 063 5
Chrome concentrate sold Tonnes 142 721 140 870 1
Average basket price R/kg, 6E 335 433 303 612 10
Average basket price US$/oz, 6E 746 694 8
Cash operating margin % 37 35
Cash cost R/kg, 6E 187 685 172 594 9
Cash cost R/tonne 692 626 11
Cash cost R/Pt oz 12 505 11 582 8
Cash cost R/oz, 6E 5 838 5 368 9
Cash cost US$/oz, 6E 418 394 6
Headline earnings attributable to ARM R million 205 155 32
Modikwa Mine
Modikwa's attributable headline loss increased by 15% to a loss of R54 million (1H F2016: R47 million headline loss).
A 2% increase in headgrade, offset by a 1% decrease in milled tonnes, resulted in PGM production increasing by 1% to
151 562 6E ounces (1H F2016: 149 326 6E ounces). Unit costs increased by 7% to R8 559 per 6E PGM ounce (1H F2016:
R7 970 per 6E PGM ounce).
This mine continues to make a loss due to a slower ramp-up of production at South 2 shaft. Management expect production
to increase over the next year with increased output at South 2 shaft.
ARM recorded an attributable impairment of R734 million after tax and non-conrolling interest (1H F2016: nil) of Modikwa
assets.
Modikwa Mine operational statistics (on 100% basis)
six months ended 31 December
2016 2015 % change
Cash operating loss R million (61) (14) (>200)
Tonnes milled Mt 1.02 1.03 (1)
Head grade g/t, 6E 5.45 5.33 2
PGMs in concentrate Ounces, 6E 151 562 149 326 1
Average basket price R/kg, 6E 333 388 301 574 11
Average basket price US$/oz, 6E 742 689 8
Cash operating margin % (5) (1)
Cash cost R/kg, 6E 275 163 256 237 7
Cash cost R/tonne 1 273 1 156 10
Cash cost R/Pt oz 22 084 20 610 7
Cash cost R/oz, 6E 8 559 7 970 7
Cash cost US$/oz, 6E 612 586 5
Headline loss attributable to ARM R million (54) (47) (15)
Nkomati Mine
Nkomati generated attributable headline earnings of R28 million (1H F2016: R117 million headline loss) for the period under
review. This was mainly driven by a positive mark-to-market adjustment of R200 million, stemming from the increased
nickel price since the date at which the relevant sales were recognised. A major cost reduction (mainly due to reduced
mining volumes) in unit cost per tonne milled also contributed to this result.
Chrome concentrate sales decreased by 50% to 96 821 tonnes (1H F2016: 195 583 tonnes), but still contributed R161 million
to cash operating profit. The decrease in chrome production was mainly as a result of the chrome washing plant being
stopped in November 2015 due to depressed market conditions, and a lower than expected mass pull on the PCMZ plant.
Due to the recent improvement in the chrome price, the chrome washing plant was restarted during October 2016.
Nkomati's total tonnes milled decreased by 15% to 3.58 million tonnes. Nickel units produced decreased significantly by
43% to 6 627 tonnes (1H F2016: 11 554 tonnes). The main reasons for this underperformance are:
- Poor mining efficiencies resulted in lower ore supply to both the PCMZ and MMZ plants. The mining contractor was
affected by an unprotected strike which lasted 15 days, having a negative impact on production. The mining contactor
performance was also negatively affected by safety stoppages which resulted in a total of six production shifts lost.
- A change in the mining sequence which was caused by insufficient waste stripping during the last 12 months resulted
in a decrease in the plant feed head grade and plant recoveries.
- A second large pile wall needs to be constructed for slope stability protection. This results in mining being confined to
the eastern benches only, which has a lower grade.
Nkomati's C1 unit cash costs net of by-products increased by 37% to US$6.05/lb (1H F2016: US$4.40/lb) largely due to
the decrease in nickel units produced. Low mining volumes and an increase in capitalised waste stripping costs resulted in
unit cost per tonne milled decreasing by 19% to R254 per tonne (1H F2016: R313 per tonne).
The R364 million capitalised waste stripping is excluded from the unit cost per tonne milled and included in the C1 cash
unit cost net of by-products.
ARM recorded an attributable impairment of R711 million after tax (1H F2016: R83 million) of Nkomati assets.
Nkomati Mine operational statistics (on 100% basis)
six months ended 31 December
2016 2015 % change
Cash operating (loss)/profit R million 308 (132) -
- Nickel Mine R million 147 (261) -
- Chrome Mine R million 161 130 24
Cash operating margin % 17 (6)
Tonnes milled Mt 3.58 4.19 (15)
Head grade % nickel 0.28 0.39
Nickel on-mine cash cost per tonne milled R/tonne 254 313 (19)
Cash cost net of by-products* US$/lb 6.05 4.40 37
Contained metal
Nickel Tonnes 6 627 11 554 (43)
PGMs Ounces 49 137 89 818 (45)
Copper Tonnes 3 245 5 250 (38)
Cobalt Tonnes 318 552 (42)
Chrome concentrate sold Tonnes 96 821 195 583 (50)
Headline earnings/(loss) attributable to ARM R million 28 (117) -
* This reflects US Dollar cash costs net of by-products (PGMs and Chrome) per pound of nickel produced.
Projects
Modikwa Mine
In order to improve mining flexibility a decision was taken to deepen North Shaft and sink the new South 2 Shaft. The
current status of these projects are detailed below:
- Deepening of North Shaft - This project entails the deepening of North Shaft from Level 6 to Level 9 thereby
establishing three new mining levels. To curtail capital expenditure portions of this project were deferred during F2016,
resulting in current development being delayed at Level 9. Level 7 and 8 are both fully equipped with all the required
mining infrastructure and the chairlift installation and construction to surface was commissioned in February 2017.
- Sinking of South 2 Shaft - This project entails the establishment of an additional new decline shaft system South of
the current South Shaft Infrastructure. The first phase of the project will enhance mining flexibility while also contributing
to the overall production build-up of the mine. Phase one of the project has been completed and will take the production
capacity to 50 000 tonnes of ore per month by 2019. The second phase will follow and increase to the design capacity
of this shaft system to 100 000 tonnes per month.
The ARM Platinum division comprises:
- Three operating mines:
- Modikwa - ARM Mining Consortium has an effective 41.5% interest in Modikwa where local communities hold an
8.5% effective interest. The remaining 50% is held by Anglo American Platinum.
- Two Rivers - an incorporated joint venture with Implats, with ARM holding 51% and Implats 49%. ARM and
Implats have reached agreement to increase ARM's shareholding in Two Rivers by 3% from 51% from 54% on
incorporation of the Tamboti property into Two Rivers once the Section 11 is approved.
- Nkomati - a 50:50 partnership between ARM and Norilsk Nickel Africa.
- Two prospecting rights:
- the "Kalplats prospecting right" in which ARM Platinum holds 46% and Platinum Australia (PLA) holds 44%, with
Anglo American holding 10%.
- the "Kalplats Extended Area prospecting right" in which ARM Platinum and PLA each have a 50% interest.
ARM Coal
ARM Coal achieved attributable headline earnings of R99 million for 1H F2017, a R228 million improvement over the
headline loss of R129 million recorded in 1H F2016. This significant improvement was mainly due to average realised
US Dollar export prices being 43% higher than in 1H F2016 with the price exceeding $65 per tonne for Q2 F2017.
Export coal prices were influenced by the Chinese government who reduced working days for coal mines to 276 days per
annum, effective 1 May 2016. This action reduced coal supply and saw the USD API4 (6000NAR export thermal coal price
ex RBCT) peak at almost US$100 per tonne during the reporting period. The higher prices, aided by a 3% weakening of the
Rand/US Dollar exchange rate, resulted in realised Rand prices increasing from R593 per tonne in 1H F2016 to R839 per
tonne in 1H F2017.
ARM Coal export coal sales volumes were 7% lower than the comparable period as Transnet Freight Rail's (TFR) annual
maintenance shutdown, which lasted for 14 days, occurred during July 2016 to coincide with the Indian monsoon rain
season. Previously, it was done during the first half of the calendar year. Saleable production at GGV improved by 8%
compared to 1H F2016 but additional expenditure to improve in-pit inventory levels and saleable production, resulted in
unit production costs, excluding capitalised stripping costs, to be 34% higher than in 1H F2016. The PCB operations on
the other hand achieved an increase of 17% in saleable production and a 7% reduction in on-mine unit production costs.
ARM Coal attributable profit analysis
six months ended 31 December
R million 2016 2015 % change
Cash operating profit 687 321 114
Less: Interest paid (271) (240) (13)
Amortisation (246) (223) (10)
Fair value adjustments (32) (36) 11
Loss before tax 138 (178) -
Less: Tax (39) 49 -
Headline loss attributable to ARM 99 (129) -
Goedgevonden Mine
Production at GGV for 1H F2017 was 8% higher than the previous reporting period, however, on-mine unit cost of
production increased by 34%. The mine was impacted by low opening in-pit stock levels at the start of F2017 which
emanated from mining in a constrained pit as well as low availability of drills, dragline and the Hitachi shovel during F2016.
ROM coal purchases to fill the plant, and contractors brought in to assist with overburden stripping, resulted in on-mine
production costs, excluding capitalised costs, being 29% higher than in 1H F2016. The dragline has commenced mining in
a new pit with adequate pit length and as a result, in-pit stocks have increased during the last quarter, which resulted in a
steady improvement in production levels during this period.
Goedgevonden Mine operational statistics
six months ended 31 December
2016 2015 % change
Total production sales (100% basis)
Saleable production Mt 3.61 3.33 8
Export thermal coal sales Mt 1.71 1.98 (14)
Eskom thermal coal sales Mt 1.67 1.77 (6)
Local thermal coal sales Mt 0.20 0.07 185
Attributable production and sales
Saleable production Mt 0.94 0.87 8
Export thermal coal sales Mt 0.44 0.51 (14)
Eskom thermal coal sales Mt 0.43 0.46 (7)
Local thermal coal sales Mt 0.05 0.02 150
Average received coal price
Export (FOB) US$/tonne 59.99 43.54 38
Eskom (FOT) R/tonne 228.26 251.81 (9)
Local (FOR) R/tonne 508.74 137.02 271
On-mine saleable cost R/tonne 289.40 215.50 (34)
Cash operating profit
Total R million 567 483 17
Attributable (26%) R million 147 126 17
Headline loss attributable to ARM R million (26) (24) (8)
Goedgevonden Mine attributable profit analysis
six months ended 31 December
R million 2016 2015 % change
Cash operating profit 147 126 17
Less: Interest paid (105) (89) (18)
Amortisation (72) (62) (16)
Fair value adjustments (7) (8) 12
Loss before tax (37) (33) (12)
Less: Tax 10 9 11
Headline loss attributable to ARM (26) (24) (8)
Participating Coal Business (PCB)
The PCB business experienced an exceptionally good six months with saleable production increasing by 17% from 6.78 mtpa to
almost 8 mtpa. Although total on-mine costs increase by 8.7%, the cost per saleable tonne produced decreased by 7%, aided by
significant volumes of ROM coal being fed into the plant from the stockpile that was built during the construction phase of
the Tweefontein Optimisation Project. The attributable cash operating profit increased from R195 million to R539 million as
a result of a 40% increase in revenue offset by a 6% increase in cost of sales. Although export sales volumes decreased by 5%,
export revenue was R383 million higher than 1H F2016 due to a 43% increase in average US Dollar sales prices and a weakening
of the Rand/Dollar exchange rate. PCB achieved attributable headline earnings of R125 million for 1H F2017 (1H F2016:
R105 million headline loss).
PCB operational statistics
six months ended 31 December
2016 2015 % change
Total production sales (100% basis)
Saleable production Mt 7.93 6.78 17
Export thermal coal sales Mt 6.62 6.95 (5)
Eskom thermal coal sales Mt 0.77 0.67 15
Local thermal coal sales Mt 0.54 0.44 22
Attributable production and sales
Saleable production Mt 1.60 1.37 17
Export thermal coal sales Mt 1.34 1.40 (4)
Eskom thermal coal sales Mt 0.16 0.14 14
Local thermal coal sales Mt 0.11 0.09 22
Average received coal price
Export (FOB) US$/tonne 63.97 44.68 43
Eskom (FOT) R/tonne 245.85 230.74 7
Local (FOR) R/tonne 523.14 428.75 22
On-mine saleable cost R/tonne 272.51 293.20 7
Cash operating profit
Total R million 2 669 966 176
Attributable (20.2%) R million 539 195 176
Headline earnings/(loss) attributable to ARM R million 125 (105) -
Participating Coal Business attributable profit analysis
six months ended 31 December
R million 2016 2015 % change
Cash operating profit 539 195 176
Less: Interest paid (166) (151) (10)
Amortisation (173) (161) (7)
Fair value adjustments (26) (28) 7
Profit/(loss) before tax 174 (145) -
Less: Tax (49) 40 -
Headline earnings/(loss) attributable to ARM 125 (105) -
Projects:
Tweefontein Optimisation Project (TOP)
TOP comprises of opencast operations which include the mining of some pillars in the old underground operations and the
construction of the new and more efficient Coal Handling and Processing Plant.
As at 31 December 2016, 99% of the total project cost had been committed and spent. The project is now in full production
and only some minor infrastructure items still have to be completed. A saving of R681 million occurred and anticipate final
project cost of R7.5 billion.
ARM's economic interest in PCB is 20.2%. PCB consists of two large mining complexes situated in Mpumalanga. ARM has
a 26% effective interest in the Goedgevonden Mine situated near Ogies in Mpumalanga.
Attributable refers to 20.2% of PCB whilst total refers to 100%.
ARM Copper
The mine performed well during a very difficult period by downsizing production and associated personnel. The C1 cash
unit cost of production decreased by 7% during 1H F2017, to US$2.22/lb of copper produced (1H F2016: US$2.39/lb). The
largest contributors to the unit cost savings were a reduction in labour cost due to a 66% reduction in expatriate labour, a
reduction in stoping dilution obtained through an improvement in the mining stoping method, and a 4% increase in plant
recoveries obtained through plant optimisation initiatives.
During the period under review, the average realised copper price of US$5 004 per tonne was 1% lower than the
corresponding period in F2016. In November and December 2016, the copper price substantially increased and the
average price for December 2016 was US$5 666 per tonne (US$2.57/lb).
Lubambe Mine operational statistics (100% basis)
six months ended 31 December
2016 2015 % change
Waste development Metres 1 209 2 081 (42%)
Ore development Metres 1 212 2 792 (57%)
Ore development Tonnes 74 288 173 167 (57%)
Ore stoping Tonnes 423 803 548 114 (23%)
Ore tonnes mined Tonnes 498 091 721 281 (31%)
Tonnes milled Thousand 545 162 715 007 (23%)
Mill head grade % copper 2.09 2.00 5%
Concentrator recovery % 84.6 81.1 -
Copper concentrate produced Tonnes 23 193 28 598 (19%)
Copper concentrate sold Tonnes 22 139 28 550 (22%)
Average realised copper price US$/lb 2.27 2.30 (1%)
C1 cash cost per pound of copper produced US$/lb 2.22 2.39 (7%)
Capital expenditure US$000 5 229 7 443 (30%)
Contained metal
Copper produced Tonnes 9 644 11 711 (18%)
Copper sold Tonnes 9 255 11 714 (21%)
Headline loss attributable to ARM (40%) R million (178) (275) 35%
The improvement initiatives and cost reduction measures implemented at Lubambe decreased the headline loss from
R275 million in 1H F2016 to R178 million in 1H F2017.
Lubambe Copper Mine
1H F2017 represents the first reporting period in which Lubambe operated in accordance with the reduced production
target of 80 000 tonnes of ore per month. The reduced target was implemented in March 2016 to curtail operating losses,
save cash and preserve the orebody whilst implementing a strategy to upgrade the underground dewatering infrastructure.
Notwithstanding these challenges, Lubambe milled 545 162 tonnes and achieved the target for the first phase of the
dewatering strategy with a 30% reduction on capital costs compared to 1H F2016. A 5% improvement in the head grade
combined with a 4% increase in the concentrator plant recovery, resulted in copper production of 9 644 tonnes which is a
9% improvement in copper produced.
During 1H F2017, more than 300% increase in underground pumping capacity was obtained through the successful
upgrade of the underground pumping infrastructure. The upgrades enabled Lubambe to dewater all declines that were
previously flooded for a period of 10 months. Following the dewatering, substantial progress was made in the development
of the declines. During November and December 2016, decline development advance was well in excess of requirements
for sustainable production. This achievement will enable Lubambe to obtain access to new ore development areas at a
faster rate, which will enhance the ability to ramp-up mining production.
During the period under review a labour restructuring programme was successfully concluded which aligned the total
labour complement with the revised lower production rate of 80 000 tonnes per month.
Ongoing capital expenditure was curtailed to preserve cash with the majority of expenditure being incurred for mine ramp development.
The Lubambe Extension Project
The Lubambe Extension Project has been put on hold until an opportune time when conditions are suitable for additional investment.
This high-grade area remains an integral part of the future development of the Lubambe ore body.
ARM owns 100% of ARM Copper. ARM Copper owns 50% of the Vale/ARM joint venture. The effective interest of ARM in
the Lubambe Copper Mine is 40% as ZCCM-IH has a 20% shareholding.
ARM Strategic Services and Exploration
The Strategic Services and Exploration division undertakes information technology, technical support, strategic support,
project development, exploration and new business opportunity evaluations.
Costs for the ARM Strategic Services and Exploration division were R12 million (1H F2016: R10 million).
Projects
The Projects Development team works closely with the operating divisions to manage major capital projects.
The Black Rock Mine efficiency and modernisation project in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa has progressed
within budget and timing. The refurbishments on the Nchwaning 2 Shaft have been completed and the shaft is now
operational, ramping up to full planned production. All other mine development is proceeding as per project schedule.
The Sakura Ferroalloys Smelter project at Bintulu, Sarawak State, Malaysia has been completed and both furnaces are
fully commissioned and operational producing high carbon Ferromanganese alloys.
Exploration and New Business
ARM has established a focussed team to identify new mineral business opportunities for sustainable and responsible
development. New growth will come from expanding existing operations where possible, as well as through new minerals
commodity opportunities in emerging regions. The unit undertakes business intelligence, studies and evaluations for
acquisitions and mergers.
ARM pursues new mineral investment opportunities through a "commodity driven strategy", based on commodities within
ARM's current portfolio, such as PGM's, copper, nickel, iron, manganese and coal, and their various by-products. The
commodity suite is aligned to its existing portfolio of products and will leverage ARM's competencies to ensure the best
future growth potential for ARM.
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (Harmony)
Harmony reported headline earnings of R657 million for the six months ended 31 December 2016. Headline earnings per
share amounted to 150 cents compared to 324 cents per share reported for the six months ended 30 June 2016 (2H F2016).
The 1H F2017 headline earnings per share represent a significant turnaround to the headline loss of 103 cents re ported in the
previous comparable six months.
Revenue, including the gold hedge, increased by 3% to R9.9 billion compared to 2H F2016 mainly as a result of a 6% increase
in gold sold to 16 923 kg. The 1H F2017 US Dollar gold price received was 7% higher relative to 2H F2016 but was 3% lower
on a Rand basis owing to a 9% strengthening of the Rand versus the US Dollar.
Harmony's production profit decreased to R2.5 billion from R3.1 billion in 2H F2016 after accounting for an increase in cash
operating costs. All-in sustaining unit costs increased below inflation (by 4%) to R510 506/kg in 1H F2017 compared to
R492 898/kg in 2H F2016.
Positive operational cash flow generation in the past 12 months enabled Harmony to pay a final dividend of R218 million in
September 2016 for F2016, and reduce net debt from R1.1 billion at the end of 30 June 2016 to R289 million at the end of
31 December 2016. Harmony declared an interim dividend of 50 cents per share for 1H F2017.
The ARM Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2016 reflects a mark-to-market investment in Harmony of
R2.0 billion at a share price of R31.53 per share (1H F2016: R15.60 per share). Changes in the value of the investment in
Harmony, to the extent that they represent a significant or prolonged decline below the cost of the investment, are adjusted
through the Income Statement, net of tax. Gains above the cost are accounted for, net of deferred capital gains tax, through the
Statement of Comprehensive Income. Dividends are recognised in the ARM Income Statement on the last day of registration
following dividend declaration.
Harmony's results for the six months ended 31 December 2016 can be viewed on Harmony's website at http://www.harmony.co.za.
ARM owns 14.6% of Harmony's issued share capital.
Outlook
The mining industry has benefitted from increased US Dollar commodity prices particularly in bulk commodities. The
increase in prices can be attributed to a number of factors including (i) the stabilisation of global commodity supply, (ii) the
outcome of the US presidential elections and (iii) decreasing commodity inventory levels. The price increases particularly
in the latter part of the period under review, have in many instances been quite marked indicating that the previously
depressed prices were not sustainable. The recent strengthening of the Rand against the US Dollar has to some extent
partly offset the US dollar price gains.
Looking forward it is estimated that US Dollar commodity prices could come off recent highs and settle at lower levels
while the Rand could remain relatively strong. As a result, ARM continues to focus on areas within its control such as cost
containment, prudency of capital expenditure, capital allocation and the detailed review of unprofitable operations.
Since the period end ARM has repaid the ARM corporate facility borrowings partly utilising the dividend received from
Assmang of R1.5 billion. ARM continues to investigate a number of growth opportunities including organic growth projects,
research and development projects and merger and acquisition transactions.
Review by independent auditors
The financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2016 have not been reviewed or audited by the Company's
registered auditors, Ernst & Young Inc.
Signed on behalf of the Board:
P T Motsepe M P Schmidt
Executive Chairman Chief Executive Officer
Johannesburg
16 March 2017
Group statement of financial position
as at 31 December 2016
Unaudited Audited
Six months ended Year ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015 2016
Note Rm Rm Rm
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 3 8 801 11 155 10 966
Intangible assets 135 143 137
Deferred tax assets 510 565 151
Loans and long-term receivables 38 43 40
Investment in associate 1 279 1 258 1 153
Investment in joint venture 4 14 460 14 161 14 623
Other investments 2 194 1 172 3 521
27 417 28 497 30 591
Current assets
Inventories 759 844 759
Trade and other receivables 2 179 2 729 2 453
Taxation 10 5 4
Financial assets - 2 1
Cash and cash equivalents 5 1 335 1 444 1 316
4 283 5 024 4 533
Assets held for sale 1 - 3
Total assets 31 701 33 521 35 127
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary share capital 11 11 11
Share premium 4 268 4 210 4 217
Treasury shares 6 (2 405) - (2 405)
Other reserves 2 342 1 158 3 395
Retained earnings 17 921 18 161 18 601
Equity attributable to equity holders of ARM 22 137 23 540 23 819
Non-controlling interest 644 999 762
Total equity 22 781 24 539 24 581
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 7 3 618 2 767 4 171
Deferred tax liabilities 1 394 1 984 2 014
Long-term provisions 677 630 665
5 689 5 381 6 850
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 1 600 1 872 1 787
Short-term provisions 294 303 355
Taxation 112 69 174
Overdrafts and short-term borrowings 7 1 225 1 357 1 380
3 231 3 601 3 696
Total equity and liabilities 31 701 33 521 35 127
Group income statement
for the six months ended 31 December 2016
Unaudited Audited
Six months ended Year ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015 2016
Note Rm Rm Rm
Revenue 4 950 4 708 9 600
Sales 4 481 4 332 8 745
Cost of sales (3 817) (4 124) (8 147)
Gross profit 664 208 598
Other operating income 381 925 1 148
Other operating expenses (821) (760) (1 527)
Profit from operations before special items 224 373 219
Income from investments 122 87 160
Finance costs (303) (153) (375)
Income/(loss) from associate 125 (105) (210)
Income from joint venture* 4 1 356 567 1 301
Profit before taxation and special items 1 524 769 1 095
Special items 8 (2 322) (1 855) (1 860)
Loss before taxation (798) (1 086) (765)
Taxation 10 515 (189) 8
Loss for the period (283) (1 275) (757)
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interest (29) (279) (192)
Equity holders of ARM (254) (996) (565)
(283) (1 275) (757)
Additional information
Headline earnings (R million) 9 1 693 507 1 051
Headline earnings per share (cents) 893 233 494
Basic loss per share (cents) (134) (458) (265)
Diluted headline earnings per share (cents) 869 232 487
Diluted basic loss per share (cents) (130) (455) (262)
Number of shares in issue at end of period (thousands) 218 577 217 935 218 022
Weighted average number of shares in issue (thousands) 6 189 529 217 550 212 990
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating
fully diluted earnings per share (thousands) 6 194 880 218 650 215 825
Net asset value per share (cents) 10 128 10 801 10 925
EBITDA (R million) 673 891 1 185
Dividend declared after year-end (cents) - - 225
* Impairment included in income from joint venture R422 million before tax of nil, (1H F2016: R44 million before tax of R12 million; F2016: R202 million before tax of R56 million).
Group statement of comprehensive income
for the six months ended 31 December 2016
Total
Available- share- Non-
for-sale Retained holders controlling
reserve Other earnings of ARM interest Total
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
Six months ended 31 December 2016 (Unaudited)
Loss for the period - - (254) (254) (29) (283)
Other comprehensive income that may be
reclassified to the income statement in subsequent
periods:
Revaluation of listed investment* (1 333) - - (1 333) - (1 333)
Deferred tax on above 299 - - 299 - 299
Net impact of above (1 034) - - (1 034) - (1 034)
Foreign currency translation reserve movement - (66) - (66) - (66)
Total other comprehensive loss (1 034) (66) - (1 100) - (1 100)
Total comprehensive loss for the period (1 034) (66) (254) (1 354) (29) (1 383)
Six months ended 31 December 2015 (Unaudited)
Loss for the period - - (996) (996) (279) (1 275)
Other comprehensive income that may be
reclassified to the income statement in subsequent
periods:
Revaluation of listed investment* 1 - - 1 - 1
Deferred tax on above - - - - - -
Net impact of above 1 - - 1 - 1
Foreign currency translation reserve movement - (121) - (121) - (121)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss) 1 (121) - (120) - (120)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 1 (121) (996) (1 116) (279) (1 395)
Year ended 30 June 2016 (Audited)
Loss for the year - - (565) (565) (192) (757)
Other comprehensive income that may be
reclassified to the income statement in subsequent
periods:
Revaluation of listed investment* 2 347 - - 2 347 - 2 347
Deferred tax on above (448) - - (448) - (448)
Deferred tax rate change 35 - - 35 - 35
Net impact of revaluation of listed investment 1 934 - - 1 934 - 1 934
Foreign currency translation reserve movement - 101 - 101 - 101
Total other comprehensive income 1 934 101 - 2 035 - 2 035
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year 1 934 101 (565) 1 470 (192) 1 278
* The fair value of the available-for-sale listed investment is determined with reference to the market share price. The share price of
Harmony Limited at 31 December 2016 was R31.53, at 30 June 2016 R52.47, at 31 December 2015 R15.60, and at 30 June 2015
R15.59 per share.
Group statement of changes in equity
for the six months ended 31 December 2016
Share Total
capital Treasury Available- share- Non-
and share for-sale Retained holders controlling
premium capital reserve Other earnings of ARM interest Total
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
Six months ended 31 December 2016
(Unaudited)
Balance at 30 June 2016 4 228 (2 405) 1 934 1 461 18 601 23 819 762 24 581
Loss for the period - - - - (254) (254) (29) (283)
Other comprehensive loss - - (1 034) (66) - (1 100) - (1 100)
Total comprehensive loss
for the period - - (1 034) (66) (254) (1 354) (29) (1 383)
Performance shares issued
to employees 51 - - (51) - - - -
Dividend paid - - - - (426) (426) - (426)
Dividend paid to
Impala Platinum - - - - - - (89) (89)
Share-based payments - - - 98 - 98 - 98
Balance at
31 December 2016 4 279 (2 405) 900 1 442 17 921 22 137 644 22 781
Six months ended
31 December 2015
(Unaudited)
Balance at 30 June 2015 4 194 - - 1 212 20 113 25 519 1 386 26 905
Loss for the period - - - - (996) (996) (279) (1 275)
Other comprehensive
income/(loss) - - 1 (121) - (120) - (120)
Total comprehensive
income/(loss) for the
period - - 1 (121) (996) (1 116) (279) (1 395)
Bonus and performance
shares issued to
employees 27 - - (27) - - - -
Change due to insurance
restructuring - net of tax - - - - (195) (195) - (195)
Dividend paid - - - - (761) (761) - (761)
Dividend paid to
Impala Platinum - - - - - - (108) (108)
Share-based payments - - - 93 - 93 - 93
Balance at
31 December 2015 4 221 - 1 1 157 18 161 23 540 999 24 539
Year ended 30 June 2016
(Audited)
Balance at 30 June 2015 4 194 - - 1 212 20 113 25 519 1 386 26 905
Loss for the year
30 June 2016 - - - - (565) (565) (192) (757)
Other comprehensive
income - - 1 934 101 - 2 035 - 2 035
Total comprehensive
income/(loss) for the year - - 1 934 101 (565) 1 470 (192) 1 278
Bonus and performance
shares issued to
employees 34 - - (34) - - - -
Changes due to insurance
restructuring - net of tax - - - - (195) (195) - (195)
Dividend paid - - - - (761) (761) - (761)
Dividend paid to
Impala Platinum - - - - - - (370) (370)
Restructuring of the
ARM BBEE Trust - (2 405) - - - (2 405) (62) (2 467)
Share-based payments - - - 191 - 191 - 191
Transfer - - - (9) 9 - - -
Balance at 30 June 2016 4 228 (2 405) 1 934 1 461 18 601 23 819 762 24 581
Group statement of cash flows
for the six months ended 31 December 2016
Unaudited Audited
Six months ended Year ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015 2016
Note Rm Rm Rm
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash receipts from customers 5 139 4 655 9 671
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (4 313) (4 182) (8 446)
Cash generated from operations 11 826 473 1 225
Interest received 65 65 111
Interest paid (106) (32) (163)
Dividends received 32 - 1
Dividends received from joint venture 4 988 500 875
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest - Impala Platinum (89) (108) (370)
Dividend paid (426) (761) (761)
Taxation paid (232) (126) (308)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 1 058 11 610
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment to
maintain operations (489) (538) (804)
Additions to property, plant and equipment to
expand operations - (36) (48)
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment 4 30 36
Proceeds on disposal of subsidiary - - 8
Proceeds on disposal of investment 238 - -
ARM BBEE Trust cash consolidated following
trust restructuring - - 10
Investments in Richards Bay Coal Terminal (2) (7) (10)
Loans and receivables received 2 6 8
Net cash outflow from investing activities (247) (545) (800)
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds on exercise of share options 5 - -
Long-term borrowings raised - 300 1 463
Long-term borrowings repaid (459) (55) (881)
Repurchase of ARM shares - - (651)
Short-term borrowings repaid (259) (216) (489)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities (713) 29 (558)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 98 (505) (748)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 667 1 445 1 445
Foreign currency translation on cash balances 11 (18) (30)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 5 776 922 667
Cash generated from operations per share (cents) 436 217 575
Notes to the financial statements
for the six months ended 31 December 2016
1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
The Group financial statements for the six months ended 31 December 2016 are prepared in accordance with and contain the
information required by IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
and Interpretations of those standards, as adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), requirements of the
South African Companies Act 2008, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee
and Financial Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council and the Listings Requirements of the
JSE Limited.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
The Group financial statements for the six months ended 31 December 2016 have been prepared on the historical cost
basis, except for certain financial instruments, which include listed investments, that are fairly valued by mark-to-market. The
accounting policies used are consistent with those in the most recent annual financial statements except for those listed below
and comply with IFRS. The Group financial statements for the period have been prepared under the supervision of the financial
director, Mr M Arnold CA(SA).
The Group has adopted no new and revised standards and interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting
Interpretation Committee (IFRIC) of the IASB during the period under review.
The following amendments, standards or interpretations have been issued but are not yet effective. The effective date refers to
periods beginning on or after, unless otherwise indicated.
Standard Subject Effective date
IFRS 2 Classification and measurement of share-based payment 1 January 2018
transactions (Amendment)
IFRS 4 and IFRS 9 Applying IFRS 9 Financial Instruments with IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts - 1 January 2018
Amendments to IFRS 4
IFRS 5 Non-current Asset Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations 1 January 2016
(Annual improvement project)
IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (Annual improvement project) 1 January 2016
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 1 January 2018
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements (Amendment) 1 January 2016
IFRS 11 Accounting for Acquisitions of Interest in Joint Operations (Amendment) 1 January 2016
IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interest in Other Entities (Amendment) 1 January 2016
IFRS 14 Regulatory Deferral Accounts 1 January 2016
IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 1 January 2018
IFRS 16 Leases 1 January 2019
IAS 16 and IAS 38 Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation 1 January 2016
and Amortisation (Amendment)
IAS 16 and IAS 41 Agriculture: Bearer Plants (Amendment) 1 January 2016
IAS 1 Disclosure initiative (Amendment) 1 January 2016
IAS 7 Disclosure initiative (Amendment) 1 January 2017
IAS 12 Recognition of deferred tax asset for unrealised losses (Amendment) 1 January 2017
IAS 19 Employee Benefits (Annual improvement project) 1 January 2016
IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements - Equity method (Amendment) 1 January 2016
IAS 28 Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures (Amendment) 1 January 2016
IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting (Annual improvement project) 1 January 2016
The Group does not intend early adopting any of the above amendments, standards or interpretations.
The impact of the above standards or interpretations is still being assessed.
2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION
Primary segmental information
For management purposes the Group is organised into operating divisions. The operating divisions are ARM Platinum (which
includes platinum and nickel), ARM Ferrous, ARM Coal, ARM Copper, Corporate and other, ARM Exploration, and Gold.
Corporate and other, ARM Exploration and Gold are included in ARM Corporate in the table below.
Total per
IFRS
**IFRS financial
ARM *ARM ARM ARM ARM Adjust- state-
Platinum Ferrous Coal Copper Corporate Total ment ments
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.1 Six months ended
31 December 2016 (Unaudited)
Sales 3 678 6 088 498 305 - 10 569 (6 088) 4 481
Cost of sales (3 065) (3 619) (445) (296) 17 (7 408) 3 591 (3 817)
Other operating income 43 17 20 2 293 375 6 381
Other operating expenses (131) (615) (2) (96) (592) (1 436) 615 (821)
Segment result 525 1 871 71 (85) (282) 2 100 (1 876) 224
Income from investments 15 386 107 508 (386) 122
Finance cost (28) (19) (107) (13) (136) (303) 19 (284)
Finance cost ZCCM:
Shareholders' loan Vale/ARM
joint venture - - - (19) - (19) - (19)
Finance cost ARM:
Shareholders' loan Vale/ARM
joint venture - - - (106) 106 - - -
Income from associate - - 125 - - 125 - 125
Income from joint venture*** - (22) - - - (22) 1 378 1 356
Special items (2 243) (424) - - (79) (2 746) 424 (2 322)
Taxation 495 (440) 10 (1) 10 74 441 515
(Loss)/profit after tax (1 236) 1 352 99 (224) (274) (283) - (283)
Non-controlling interest (30) - - 46 13 29 - 29
Consolidation adjustment - 4 - - (4) - - -
Contribution to earnings (1 266) 1 356 99 (178) (265) (254) - (254)
Contribution to headline
earnings 179 1 779 99 (178) (186) 1 693 - 1 693
Other information:
Segment assets including
investment in associate and
joint venture 7 786 18 546 3 431 1 581 4 443 35 787 (4 086) 31 701
Investment in associate 1 279 1 279 1 279
Investment in joint venture 14 460 14 460
Segment liabilities 1 571 1 413 1 809 1 196 2 838 8 827 (1 413) 7 414
Unallocated - Deferred taxation
and taxation 4 179 (2 673) 1 506
Consolidated total liabilities 13 006 (4 086) 8 920
Cash generated/(utilised)
from operations 799 1 688 132 (57) (48) 2 514 (1 688) 826
Cash inflow/(outflow) from
operating activities 538 1 726 156 (68) (556) 1 796 (738) 1 058
Cash (outflow)/inflow from
investing activities (347) (550) (102) (36) 238 (797) 550 (247)
Cash outflow from financing
activities (35) - (61) (8) (609) (713) - (713)
Capital expenditure 448 555 119 37 - 1 159 (555) 604
Amortisation and depreciation 302 454 79 65 3 903 (454) 449
Impairment loss (2 243) (422) - - - (2 665) 422 (2 243)
EBITDA 827 2 325 150 (20) (279) 3 003 (2 330) 673
There were no significant inter-company sales.
* Refer note 2.7 and note 4 for more detail on the ARM Ferrous segment.
** Includes IFRS 11 adjustments related to ARM Ferrous.
*** Impairment included in income from joint venture R422 million after tax of nil.
Total per
IFRS
**IFRS financial
ARM *ARM ARM ARM ARM Adjust- state-
Platinum Ferrous Coal Copper Corporate Total ment ments
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.2 Six months ended
31 December 2015 (Unaudited)
Sales 3 620 4 546 424 288 - 8 878 (4 546) 4 332
Cost of sales (3 281) (3 775) (414) (429) 17 (7 882) 3 758 (4 124)
Other operating income 70 190 49 - 768 1 077 (152) 925
Other operating expenses (231) (262) (2) (93) (434) (1 022) 262 (760)
Segment result 178 699 57 (234) 351 1 051 (678) 373
Income from investments 17 96 2 - 68 183 (96) 87
Finance cost (18) (18) (92) (6) (19) (153) 18 (135)
Finance cost ZCCM:
Shareholders' loan Vale/ARM
joint venture - - - (18) - (18) - (18)
Finance cost ARM:
Shareholders' loan Vale/ARM
joint venture - - - (86) 86 - - -
Loss from associate - - (105) - - (105) - (105)
Income from joint venture*** - 25 - - - 25 542 567
Special items (116) (44) - (1 755) 16 (1 899) 44 (1 855)
Taxation (15) (176) 9 - (177) (359) 170 (189)
Profit/(loss) after tax 46 582 (129) (2 099) 325 (1 275) - (1 275)
Non-controlling interest (138) - - 420 (3) 279 - 279
Consolidation adjustment - (15) - - 15 - - -
Contribution to earnings (92) 567 (129) (1 679) 337 (996) - (996)
Contribution to headline
earnings (9) 599 (129) (275) 321 507 - 507
Other information:
Segment assets including
investment in associate
and joint venture 10 387 18 197 3 322 1 889 3 762 37 557 (4 036) 33 521
Investment in associate 1 258 1 258 1 258
Investment in joint venture 14 161 14 161
Segment liabilities 1 847 1 363 1 697 1 280 2 105 8 292 (1 363) 6 929
Unallocated - Deferred taxation
and taxation 4 726 (2 673) 2 053
Consolidated total liabilities 13 018 (4 036) 8 982
Cash generated/(utilised) from
operations 279 1 060 188 (99) 105 1 533 (1 060) 473
Cash inflow/(outflow) from
operating activities 72 1 031 206 (101) (666) 542 (531) 11
Cash (outflow)/inflow from
investing activities (385) (980) (157) (33) 30 (1 525) 980 (545)
Cash (outflow)/inflow from
financing activities (57) - (56) 43 99 29 - 29
Capital expenditure 442 779 105 41 1 1 368 (779) 589
Amortisation and depreciation 329 511 70 116 3 1 029 (511) 518
EBITDA 507 1 210 127 (118) 354 2 080 (1 189) 891
There were no significant inter-company sales.
* Refer note 2.8 and note 4 for more detail on the ARM Ferrous segment.
** Includes IFRS 11 adjustments related to ARM Ferrous.
*** Impairment included in income from joint venture R44 million before tax of R12 million.
Total per
IFRS
**IFRS financial
ARM ARM ARM ARM ARM Adjust- state-
Platinum Ferrous Coal Copper Corporate Total ment ments
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.3 Year ended 30 June 2016
(Audited)
Sales 7 367 10 327 797 581 - 19 072 (10 327) 8 745
Cost of sales (6 563) (7 870) (798) (794) 37 (15 988) 7 841 (8 147)
Other operating income 33 164 70 8 970 1 245 (97) 1 148
Other operating expenses (426) (770) (3) (229) (869) (2 297) 770 (1 527)
Segment result 411 1 851 66 (434) 138 2 032 (1 813) 219
Income from investments 32 208 - - 128 368 (208) 160
Finance cost (48) (31) (188) (26) (77) (370) 31 (339)
Finance cost ZCCM:
Shareholders' loan Vale/ARM
joint venture - - - (36) - (36) - (36)
Finance cost ARM:
Shareholders' loan Vale/ARM
joint venture - - - (194) 194 - - -
Loss from associate - - (210) - - (210) - (210)
Income form joint venture*** - (9) - - - (9) 1 310 1 301
Special items before tax (125) (194) - (1 754) 19 (2 054) 194 (1 860)
Taxation (85) (497) 35 (2) 71 (478) 486 8
Profit/(loss) after tax 185 1 328 (297) (2 446) 473 (757) - (757)
Non-controlling interest (285) - - 488 (11) 192 - 192
Consolidation adjustment - (27) - - 27 - - -
Contribution to earnings (100) 1 301 (297) (1 958) 489 (565) - (565)
Contribution to headline
earnings (10) 1 441 (297) (555) 472 1 051 - 1 051
Other information:
Segment assets including
investment in associate 10 059 18 897 3 553 1 692 5 199 39 400 (4 273) 35 127
Investment in associate 1 153 1 153 1 153
Investment in joint venture 14 623 14 623
Segment liabilities 2 075 1 653 1 778 1 265 3 240 10 011 (1 653) 8 358
Unallocated - Deferred taxation
and taxation 4 773 (2 585) 2 188
Consolidated total liabilities 14 784 (4 238) 10 546
Cash inflow/(outflow) generated
from operations 947 2 927 241 (131) 168 4 152 (2 927) 1 225
Cash inflow/(outflow) from
operating activities 331 2 588 236 (154) (1 303) 1 698 (1 088) 610
Cash (outflow)/inflow from
investing activities (553) (1 796) (226) (66) 45 (2 596) 1 796 (800)
Cash outflow from
financing activities (68) - - (23) (467) (558) - (558)
Capital expenditure 667 1 422 185 75 3 2 352 (1 422) 930
Amortisation and loss
depreciation 614 966 143 204 5 1 932 (966) 966
Impairment loss (122) (202) - (1 755) - (2 079) 202 (1 877)
EBITDA 1 025 2 817 209 (230) 143 3 964 (2 779) 1 185
There were no significant inter-company sales.
* Refer note 2.9 and note 4 for more detail on the ARM Ferrous segment.
** Includes IFRS 11 adjustments related to ARM Ferrous.
*** Impairment included in income from joint venture R202 million before tax of R56 million.
The ARM platinum segment is analysed further into Nkomati, Two Rivers Platinum Proprietary Limited and ARM Mining
Consortium Limited which includes 50% of the Modikwa Platinum Mine.
ARM
Two Rivers Modikwa Nkomati Platinum
Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.4 Six months ended 31 December 2016 (Unaudited)
Sales 2 143 618 917 3 678
Cost of sales (1 485) (706) (874) (3 065)
Other operating income 8 6 29 43
Other operating expenses (93) (9) (29) (131)
Segment result 573 (91) 43 525
Income from investments 7 5 3 15
Finance cost (16) (4) (8) (28)
Special items - (1 255) (988) (2 243)
Taxation (162) 390 267 495
Profit/(loss) after tax 402 (955) (683) (1 236)
Non-controlling interest (197) 167 - (30)
Contribution to earnings 205 (788) (683) (1 266)
Contribution to headline earnings 205 (54) 28 179
Other information:
Segment assets 4 095 1 961 1 730 7 786
Segment liabilities 847 332 392 1 571
Cash inflow from operating activities 246 29 263 538
Cash outflow from investing activities (77) (80) (190) (347)
Cash outflow from financing activities (24) - (11) (35)
Capital expenditure 175 80 193 448
Amortisation and loss depreciation 128 55 119 302
Impairment loss - (1 255) (988) (2 243)
EBITDA 701 (36) 162 827
2.5 Six months ended 31 December 2015 (Unaudited)
Sales 1 865 588 1 167 3 620
Cost of sales (1 351) (657) (1 273) (3 281)
Other operating income 9 9 52 70
Other operating expenses (100) (22) (109) (231)
Segment result 423 (82) (163) 178
Income from investments 6 4 7 17
Finance cost (10) (2) (6) (18)
Special items - - (116) (116)
Taxation (116) 23 78 (15)
Profit/(loss) after tax 303 (57) (200) 46
Non-controlling interest (148) 10 - (138)
Contribution to earnings 155 (47) (200) (92)
Contribution to headline earnings 155 (47) (117) (9)
Other information:
Segment assets 4 145 3 206 3 036 10 387
Segment liabilities 858 354 635 1 847
Cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 206 (127) (7) 72
Cash outflow from investing activities (124) (98) (163) (385)
Cash outflow from financing activities (44) - (13) (57)
Capital expenditure 180 98 164 442
Amortisation and depreciation 139 62 128 329
EBITDA 562 (20) (35) 507
ARM
Two Rivers Modikwa Nkomati Platinum
Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.6 For the year ended 30 June 2016 (Audited)
Sales 3 917 1 205 2 245 7 367
Cost of sales (2 830) (1 323) (2 410) (6 563)
Other operating income 16 13 4 33
Other operating expenses (211) (44) (171) (426)
Segment result 892 (149) (332) 411
Income from investments 14 8 10 32
Finance cost (31) (4) (13) (48)
Special items - (6) (119) (125)
Taxation (254) 45 124 (85)
Profit/(loss) after tax 621 (106) (330) 185
Non-controlling interest (303) 18 - (285)
Contribution to earnings 318 (88) (330) (100)
Contribution to headline earnings 318 (84) (244) (10)
Other information:
Segment assets 4 090 3 235 2 734 10 059
Segment liabilities 1 016 376 683 2 075
Cash inflow/(outflow) generated from operations 1 109 (156) (6) 947
Cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 482 (150) (1) 331
Cash outflow from investing activities (175) (137) (241) (553)
Cash outflow from financing activities (51) - (17) (68)
Capital expenditure 282 141 244 667
Amortisation and depreciation 279 108 227 614
Impairment loss - - (122) (122)
EBITDA 1 171 (41) (105) 1 025
Analysis of the ARM Ferrous segment on a 100% basis.
Continued Discon- Total per
Continued operation tinued IFRS
Manga- operation ARM operation ARM *IFRS financial
Iron ore nese Chrome Ferrous Chrome Ferrous ARM Adjust- state-
division division division Total division Total share ment ments
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.7 Six months ended
31 December 2016
(Unaudited)
Sales 7 572 4 510 95 12 177 - 12 177 6 088 (6 088) -
Other operating income 207 62 2 271 - 271 17 (17) -
Other operating expenses (787) (661) (13) (1 461) (4) (1 465) (615) 615 -
Operating profit/(loss) 2 623 1 135 (10) 3 748 (4) 3 744 1 871 (1 871) -
Contribution to earnings and
total comprehensive income 2 044 757 (8) 2 793 (88) 2 705 1 352 4 1 356
Contribution to headline
earnings 2 049 756 (8) 2 797 756 3 553 1 775 4 1 779
Other information:
Segment assets 26 062 11 849 278 38 189 - 38 189 18 546 (4 086) 14 460
Segment liabilities 5 864 2 401 215 8 480 - 8 480 1 413 (1 413) -
Cash inflow from operating
activities 897** 580 - 1 477 - 1 477 1 726 (1 726) -
Cash outflow from investing
activities (373) (726) - (1 099) - (1 099) (550) 550 -
Capital expenditure 368 786 - 1 154 - 1 154 555 (555) -
Amortisation and depreciation 741 223 - 964 - 964 454 (454) -
EBITDA 3 364 1 358 (10) 4 712 (4) 4 708 2 325 (2 325) -
Additional information for
ARM Ferrous at 100%
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 21 161 (21 161) -
Investment in joint venture 2 551 (2 551) -
Other non-current assets 897 (897) -
Current assets
Inventories 3 356 (3 356) -
Trade and other receivables 4 964 (4 964) -
Financial asset 84 (84) -
Cash and cash equivalents 5 176 (5 176) -
Non-current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities 6 355 (6 355) -
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 1 332 (1 332) -
Short-term provisions 499 (499) -
Taxation 292 (292) -
Refer note 2.1 and note 4 for more detail on the ARM Ferrous segment.
* Includes consolidation and IFRS 11 adjustments.
** Dividend paid amounting to R1.975 billion included in cash flows from operating activities.
Continued Discon- Total per
Continued operation tinued IFRS
Manga- operation ARM operation ARM *IFRS financial
Iron ore nese Chrome Ferrous Chrome Ferrous ARM Adjust- state-
division division division Total division Total share ment ments
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.8 Six months ended
31 December 2015
(Unaudited)
Sales 5 126 3 016 61 8 203 890 9 093 4 546 (4 546) -
Other operating income 230 227 6 463 9 472 190 (190) -
Other operating expenses (324) (201) (11) (536) (80) (616) (262) 262 -
Operating profit 1 068 202 23 1 293 106 1 399 699 (699) -
Contribution to earnings and
total comprehensive income 956 130 4 1 090 74 1 164 582 (15) 567
Contribution to headline
earnings 957 193 4 1 154 74 1 228 614 (15) 599
Other information:
Segment assets 25 001 10 926 357 36 284 1 184 37 468 18 197 (4 036) 14 161
Segment liabilities 5 605 2 077 215 7 897 477 8 374 1 363 (1 363) -
Cash inflow from
operating activities 809** 118 - 927 136 1 063 1 031 (1 031) -
Cash outflow from investing
activities (586) (1 308) - (1 894) (66) (1 960) (980) 980 -
Capital expenditure 518 1 049 - 1 567 66 1 633 779 (779) -
Amortisation and depreciation 779 224 - 1 003 52 1 055 511 (511) -
EBITDA 1 847 426 23 2 296 158 2 454 1 210 (1 210) -
Additional information for
ARM Ferrous at 100%
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 21 057 (21 057) -
Investment in joint venture 2 625 (2 625) -
Other non-current assets 905 (905) -
Current asset
Inventories 4 422 (4 422) -
Trade and other receivables 2 738 (2 738) -
Financial asset 79 (79)
Cash and cash equivalents 4 071 (4 071) -
Asset held for sale 1 571 (1 571) -
Non-current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities 6 107 (6 107) -
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 1 070 (1 070) -
Short-term provisions 470 (470) -
Taxation 129 (129) -
Liabilities directly associated
with asset held for sale 598 (598) -
Refer note 2.2 and note 4 for more detail on the ARM Ferrous segment.
* Includes consolidation and IFRS 11 adjustments.
** Dividend paid amounting to R1 billion included in cash flows from operating activities.
Continued Discon- Total per
Continued operation tinued IFRS
Manga- operation ARM operation ARM *IFRS financial
Iron ore nese Chrome Ferrous Chrome Ferrous ARM Adjust- state-
division division division Total division Total share ment ments
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.9 For the year ended
30 June 2016
(Audited)
Sales 12 110 6 651 166 18 927 1 727 20 654 10 327 (10 327) -
Other operating income 501 242 34 777 6 783 164 (164) -
Other operating expenses (1 196) (571) (9) (1 776) (218) (1 994) (770) 770 -
Operating profit 2 961 581 11 3 553 149 3 702 1 851 (1 851) -
Contribution to earnings and
total comprehensive income 2 440 104 8 2 552 103 2 655 1 328 (27) 1 301
Contribution to headline
earnings 2 429 396 8 2 833 103 2 936 1 468 (27) 1 441
Other information:
Segment assets 25 982 11 251 301 37 534 1 367 38 901 18 897 (4 274) 14 623
Segment liabilities 5 853 2 153 223 8 229 631 8 860 1 653 (1 653) -
Cash inflow from
operating activities 2 110** 1 181 - 3 291 134 3 425 2 588 (2 588) -
Cash outflow from investing
activities (934) (2 509) - (3 443) (150) (3 593) 1 796) 1 796 -
Capital expenditure 901 1 928 - 2 829 149 2 978 1 422 (1 422) -
Amortisation and depreciation 1 517 472 - 1 989 - 1 989 966 (966) -
EBITDA 4 478 1 053 11 5 542 149 5 691 2 817 (2 817) -
Additional information for
ARM Ferrous at 100%
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 20 982 (20 982) -
Investment in joint venture 3 036 (3 036) -
Other non-current assets 901 (901) -
Current assets
Inventories 3 713 (3 713) -
Trade and other receivables 3 558 (3 558) -
Financial asset 72 (72)
Cash and cash equivalents 4 798 (4 798) -
Asset held for sale 1 842 (1 842) -
Non-current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities 5 997 (5 997) -
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 1 321 (1 321) -
Short-term provisions 698 (698) -
Taxation 213 (213) -
Liabilities directly associated
with asset held for sale 630 (630) -
Refer note 2.3 and note 4 for more detail on the ARM Ferrous segment.
* Includes consolidation and IFRS 11 adjustments.
** Dividend paid amounting to R1.75 billion included in cash flows from operating activities.
ARM Corporate as presented in the table on page 72 is analysed further into the ARM Exploration, Corporate and other, and
Gold segments.
ARM Corporate* Total ARM
Exploration and other Gold Corporate
Primary segmental information Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.10 Six months ended 31 December 2016 (Unaudited)
Cost of sales - 17 - 17
Other operating income - 293 - 293
Other operating expenses (12) (580) - (592)
Segment result (12) (270) - (282)
Income from investments - 75 32 107
Finance cost - (30) - (30)
Special items - (79) - (79)
Taxation - 10 - 10
(Loss)/profit after tax (12) (294) 32 (274)
Non-controlling interest - 13 - 13
Consolidation adjustment (4) (4)
Contribution to earnings (12) (285) 32 (265)
Contribution to headline earnings (12) (206) 32 (186)
Other information:
Segment assets - 2 437 2 006 4 443
Segment liabilities - 2 838 - 2 838
Cash utilised from operations (12) (36) - (48)
Cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (12) (576) 32 (556)
Cash inflow from investing activities - 238 - 238
Cash inflow from financing activities - (609) - (609)
Amortisation and depreciation - 3 - 3
EBITDA (12) (267) - (279)
* Corporate, other companies and consolidation adjustments.
ARM Corporate as presented in the table on page 73 is analysed further into the ARM Exploration, Corporate and other, and
Gold segments.
ARM Corporate* Total ARM
Exploration and other Gold Corporate
Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.11 Six months ended 31 December 2015 (Unaudited)
Cost of sales - 17 - 17
Other operating income - 768 - 768
Other operating expenses (10) (424) - (434)
Segment result (10) 361 - 351
Income from investments - 68 - 68
Finance cost - 67 - 67
Special items - 16 - 16
Taxation - (177) - (177)
(Loss)/profit after tax (10) 335 - 325
Non-controlling interest - (3) - (3)
Consolidation adjustment 15 15
Contribution to earnings (10) 347 - 337
Contribution to headline earnings (10) 331 - 321
Other information:
Segment assets - 2 769 993 3 762
Segment liabilities - 2 105 - 2 105
Cash (utilised)/generated from operations (10) 115 - 105
Cash outflow from operating activities (10) (656) - (666)
Cash inflow from investing activities - 30 - 30
Cash inflow from financing activities - 99 - 99
Capital expenditure - 1 - 1
Amortisation and depreciation - 3 - 3
EBITDA (10) 364 - 354
* Corporate, other companies and consolidation adjustments.
ARM Corporate as presented in the table on page 74 is analysed further into the ARM Exploration, Corporate and other, and
Gold segments.
ARM Corporate* Total ARM
Exploration and other Gold Corporate
Rm Rm Rm Rm
2.12 Year ended 30 June 2016 (Audited)
Cost of sales - 37 - 37
Other operating income - 970 - 970
Other operating expenses (23) (846) - (869)
Segment result (23) 161 - 138
Income from investments - 128 - 128
Finance cost - 117 - 117
Special items - 19 - 19
Taxation - 71 - 71
(Loss)/profit after tax (23) 496 - 473
Non-controlling interest - (11) - (11)
Consolidation adjustment 27 27
Contribution to earnings (23) 512 - 489
Contribution to headline earnings (23) 495 - 472
Other information:
Segment assets - 1 860 3 339 5 199
Segment liabilities - 3 240 - 3 240
Cash outflow from operating activities (23) (1 280) - (1 303)
Cash inflow from investing activities - 45 - 45
Cash outflow from financing activities - (467) - (467)
Capital expenditure - 3 - 3
Amortisation and depreciation - 5 - 5
EBITDA (23) 166 - 143
* Corporate, other companies and consolidation adjustments.
3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
3.1 Nkomati Nickel Mine
At 31 December 2016, an impairment loss of the Nkomati Nickel Mine cash generating unit was recognised, largely as a result of:
(i) A revision of the mine plan with a resultant lower metal output profile.
(ii) A significant decline from the prior year forecast long-term price of nickel and a further strengthening of the Rand/US$
exchange rate.
ARM's attributable share of the impairment charge amounted to R988 million before tax and R711 million after tax.
The recoverable amount of the cash generating unit was determined based on the value-in-use calculation performed in terms
of International Financial Reporting Standards.
A pre-tax discount rate of 20.72% was used for the impairment calculation together with the following metal prices and exchange
rate assumptions.
2H F2017 F2018 F2019 F2020 Long-term
Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal Real
Nickel - US$/tonne 11 053 11 561 12 606 14 029 16 475
Platinum - US$/ounce 986 1 073 1 171 1 247 1 270
Palladium - US$/ounce 712 751 805 825 790
Gold - US$/ounce 1 221 1 260 1 295 1 307 1 194
Copper - US$/tonne 5 356 5 362 5 555 5 803 5 975
Cobalt - US$/lb 14.00 13.89 13.51 13.58 11.86
Chrome concentrate - US$/tonne 235 180 160 165 175
Exchange rate - R/US$ 13.84 14.24 14.22 14.30 14.00
3.2 Modikwa Platinum Mine
At 31 December 2016, an impairment loss of the Modikwa Platinum Mine cash generating unit attributable to ARM, was
recognised largely as a result of:
(i) Lower forecast PGM output over the short- to medium-term;
(ii) Higher forecast unit cost of production;
(iii) A reduction in the forecast long-term platinum price and a further strengthening of the Rand/US$ exchange rate.
ARM's attributable share of the impairment amounted to R1 255 million before tax, R890 million after tax and R734 million after
non-controlling interest and tax.
The recoverable amount of the cash generating unit was determined based on the value-in-use calculation performed in terms
of International Financial Reporting Standards.
A pre-tax discount rate of 18.72% was used for the impairment calculation together with the following metal prices and exchange
rate assumptions.
2H F2017 F2018 F2019 F2020 Long-term
Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal Real
Platinum - US$/ounce 986 1 073 1 171 1 247 1 270
Palladium - US$/ounce 712 751 805 825 790
Rhodium - US$/ounce 845 800 800 850 850
Gold - US$/ounce 1 221 1 260 1 295 1 307 1 194
Iridium - US$/ounce 500 500 500 500 500
Ruthenium - US$/ounce 40 40 50 50 55
Nickel - US$/tonne 11 053 11 561 12 606 14 029 16 475
Copper - US$/tonne 5 356 5 362 5 555 5 803 5 975
Cobalt - US$/lb 14.00 13.89 13.51 13.58 11.86
Exchange rate - R/US$ 13.84 14.24 14.22 14.30 14.00
3.3 Lubambe Copper Mine
At 31 December 2015 an impairment of Lubambe Copper Mine assets was recognised largely as a result of:
(i) A decline in the forecast of the short to medium-term copper price;
(ii) A revision to the mine plan, and
(iii) An increase in the discount rate used in the valuation of the mine.
ARM's attributable share after tax of the impairment amounted to R1 404 million. For the impairment calculation a pre-tax
discounted rate of 24.43% and the following real term copper prices were used.
2H F2016 F2017 F2018 F2019 Long-term
US$/tonne 4 569 4 615 4 939 5 427 6 369
Unaudited Audited
Six months ended Year ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015 2016
Rm Rm Rm
4. INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE
This investment relates to ARM Ferrous and comprises Assmang
as a joint venture which includes iron ore, manganese and
chrome operations. The chrome operation was sold effective
1 July 2016. 0
Opening balance 14 623 14 094 14 094
Net income for the period 1 356 567 1 301
Income for the period 1 352 582 1 328
Consolidation adjustments 4 (15) (27)
Foreign currency translation reserve (215) - 103
Less: Dividends received for the period (1 304) (500) (875)
In specie dividend (316) - -
Cash dividend (988) (500) (875)
Closing balance 14 460 14 161 14 623
Refer to notes 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9 for further detail
relating to the ARM Ferrous segment.
5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
- African Rainbow Minerals Limited 103 234 129
- ARM BBEE Trust 2 - 2
- ARM Coal Proprietary Limited - - 1
- ARM Finance Company SA 10 22 12
- ARM Platinum Proprietary Limited 34 24 32
- ARM Treasury Investments Proprietary Limited 35 69 35
- Nkomati 37 14 -
- Two Rivers Platinum Proprietary Limited 10 21 12
- Vale/ARM joint venture 21 26 27
- Venture Building Trust Proprietary Limited 5 6 2
- Restricted cash* 1 078 1 028 1 064
Total as per statement of financial position 1 335 1 444 1 316
Less overdrafts (refer note 7) 559 522 649
Total as per statement of cash flows 776 922 667
* Includes amounts relating to an insurance captive cell (R728 million; 1H 2016: R702 million: F2016: R722 million).
The remaining amount relates largely to rehabilitation trust funds at respective operations.
Unaudited Audited
Six months ended Year ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015 2016
Rm Rm Rm
6. RESTRUCTURING OF THE ARM BBEE TRUST
Following the restructuring of the ARM BBEE Trust on 22 April
2016, the ARM BBEE Trust is consolidated into the ARM
consolidated financial results, as ARM now controls the Trust
for reporting purposes. The consolidation of the ARM BBEE
Trust results in ARM shares bought back by Opilac Proprietary
Limited a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARM, and the remaining
shares owned by the Trust, reducing the number of shares used
in the calculation of headline, basic and diluted earnings per
share. The number of shares in issue are however not affected.
The treasury shares are excluded, effectively from 22 April
2016, in the weighted average and diluted average number of
shares.
The carrying value of the treasury shares are as follows:
12 717 328 shares at R51.19 bought from the ARM BBEE Trust
by Opilac Proprietary Limited 651 651
15 897 412 shares at R110.31 held in the ARM BBEE Trust 1 754 1 754
2 405 2 405
7. BORROWINGS
Long-term borrowings are held as follows:
- African Rainbow Minerals Limited 1 025 300 1 400
- ARM BBEE Trust 500 - 501
- ARM Coal Proprietary Limited (partner loan) 1 358 1 364 1 423
- ARM Finance Company SA - 309 88
- Nkomati 15 29 23
- Two Rivers Platinum Proprietary Limited 43 33 24
- Vale/ARM joint operation 8 20 16
- Vale/ARM joint operation (partner loan) 669 712 696
3 618 2 767 4 171
Short-term borrowings are held as follows:
- African Rainbow Minerals Limited - 1 -
- Anglo Platinum Limited (partner loan) 114 114 114
- ARM Coal Proprietary Limited (partner loan) 206 108 123
- ARM Finance Company SA 274 448 426
- Nkomati 9 13 12
- Two Rivers Platinum Proprietary Limited 48 48 39
- Vale/ARM joint operation 15 103 17
666 835 731
Overdrafts are held as follows:
- African Rainbow Minerals Limited 1 1 3
- ARM Mining Consortium Limited 31 37 29
- Nkomati - - 24
- Two Rivers Platinum Proprietary Limited 301 311 354
- Vale/ARM joint operation 205 153 219
- Other 21 20 20
559 522 649
Overdrafts and short-term borrowings 1 225 1 357 1 380
Total borrowings 4 843 4 124 5 551
Unaudited Audited
Six months ended Year ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015 2016
Rm Rm Rm
8. SPECIAL ITEMS
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment - Nkomati (988) (116) (122)
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment - Lubambe - (1 755) (1 755)
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment - Modikwa (1 255) - -
Loss on disposal of investment (79) - -
Profit on sale of subsidiary - - 4
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment - 16 13
Special items per income statement before taxation effect (2 322) (1 855) (1 860)
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment accounted for
directly in joint venture - Assmang - (44) (202)
Impairment loss of investment accounted for directly
in joint venture - Assmang (422) - -
(Loss)/profit on sale of property, plant and equipment accounted
for directly in joint venture - Assmang (2) - 8
Special items before taxation effect (2 746) (1 899) (2 054)
Taxation accounted for in joint venture - impairment loss in
Assmang - 12 56
Taxation - impairment loss of Modikwa assets 365 - -
Taxation - impairment loss of Nkomati assets 277 33 33
Taxation accounted for in joint venture - loss/(profit) on sale
of property, plant and equipment 1 - (2)
Special items after taxation effect (2 103) (1 854) (1 967)
Non-controlling interest - Lubambe impairment loss - 351 351
Non-controlling interest - Modikwa impairment loss 156 - -
Total amount adjusted for headline earnings (1 947) (1 503) (1 616)
9. HEADLINE EARNINGS
Basic loss attributable to equity holders of ARM (254) (996) (565)
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment - Lubambe - 1 755 1 755
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment - Modikwa 1 255 - -
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment - Nkomati 988 116 122
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment in
joint venture - Assmang - 44 202
Impairment loss of investment - Assmang 422 - -
Loss on disposal of investment 79 - -
Loss/(profit) on sale of property, plant and equipment in
joint venture - Assmang 2 - (8)
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment - (16) (13)
Profit on sale of subsidiary - - (4)
2 492 903 1 489
Taxation accounted for directly in associate and joint venture (1) (12) (54)
Taxation - impairment loss of Modikwa assets (365) - -
Taxation - impairment loss of Nkomati assets (277) (33) (33)
1 849 858 1 402
Non-controlling interest - Lubambe impairment loss - (351) (351)
Non-controlling interest - Modikwa impairment loss (156) - -
Headline earnings 1 693 507 1 051
Unaudited Audited
Six months ended Year ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015 2016
Rm Rm Rm
10. TAXATION
South African normal tax - current year 171 99 290
South African normal tax - mining 118 77 243
South African normal tax - non-mining 53 22 47
South African normal tax - prior year (6) - 1
Deferred tax - current year (680) 90 (303)
Foreign taxes - - 4
(515) 189 (8)
11. CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
Cash generated from operations before working
capital movement 1 272 729 1 305
Working capital changes (446) (256) (80)
Movement in inventories (10) 43 118
Movement in payables and provisions (741) (197) (338)
Movement in receivables 305 (102) 140
Cash generated from operations (per statement of cash flows) 826 473 1 225
12. DWARSRIVIER CHROME MINE DISPOSAL
For accounting purposes, the disposal of the Dwarsrivier Chrome
Mine was effective on 1 July 2016. The accounting result for ARM
of this disposal was as follows:
(i) The attributable equity loss realised in Assmang amounted
to R44 million which includes an impairment of R422 million
before tax (Tax nil).
(ii) Attributable contribution to headline earnings amounting to
R378 million.
(iii) Cash dividend received from Assmang amounting to
R238 million and an in specie dividend of R316 million.
(iv) Proceeds of R238 million received from Assore by ARM
on the sale of its investment in Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine
resulting in a loss amounting to R79 million before tax
(Tax nil).
13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Commitments in respect of future capital expenditure which will be
funded from operating cash flows and by utilising debt facilities at
entity and corporate levels, are summarised below:
Approved by directors
- contracted for 105 111 118
- not contracted for 2 2 67
Total commitments 107 113 185
There have been no significant changes in the contingent liabilities of the Group as disclosed since 30 June 2016 integrated
annual report.
For a detailed disclosure on contingent liabilities, refer to ARM's integrated annual report for the year ended 30 June 2016
available on the group's website (http://www.arm.co.za).
14. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING DATE
Since the period end ARM received a dividend of R1.5 billion from Assmang and repaid the corporate facility borrowings partly
utilising this dividend received. No other significant events have occurred subsequent to the reporting date that could materially
affect the reported results.
Contact details and administration
African Rainbow Minerals Limited Transfer secretaries
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Computershare Investor Services
Registration number 1933/004580/06 Proprietary Limited
ISIN code: ZAE000054045 Rosebank Towers
15 Biermann Avenue
Registered office Rosebank, 2196
ARM House
29 Impala Road PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107
Chislehurston, Sandton, 2196
South Africa Telephone: +27 11 370 5000
Telefax: +27 11 688 5222
PO Box 786136, Sandton, 2146
South Africa E-mail: web.queries@computershare.co.za
Website: http://www.computershare.co.za
Telephone: +27 11 779 1300
E-mail: ir.admin@arm.co.za Sponsor
Deutsche Securities (SA) Proprietary Limited
Website: http://www.arm.co.za
Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this report constitute forward-looking statements that are neither reported
financial results nor other historical information. They include but are not limited to statements that
are predictions of or indicate future earnings, savings, synergies, events, trends, plans or objectives.
Such forward-looking statements may or may not take into account and may or may not be affected
by known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual
results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from the future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks,
uncertainties and other important factors include among others: economic, business and political
conditions in South Africa; decreases in the market price of commodities; hazards associated with
underground and surface mining; labour disruptions; changes in government regulations, particularly
environmental regulations; changes in exchange rates; currency devaluations; inflation and other
macro-economic factors; and the impact of the HIV and Aids epidemic in South Africa. These forward-
looking statements speak only as of the date of publication of these pages. The Company undertakes
no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date of publication of these pages or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
Directors
P T Motsepe (Executive Chairman) W M Gule*
M P Schmidt (Chief Executive Officer) A K Maditsi*
F Abbott* H L Mkatshana
M Arnold J P Moller*#
Dr M M M Bakane-Tuoane* Dr R V Simelane*
T A Boardman* Z B Swanepoel*
A D Botha* A J Wilkens
J A Chissano (Mozambican)*
* Independent Non-executive
# Appointed with effect from 1 January 2017
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