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TRANS HEX GROUP LIMITED - Reviewed provisional condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019

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Reviewed provisional condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019

TRANS HEX GROUP LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration number 1963/007579/06
Share code: TSX
ISIN: ZAE000018552
("Trans Hex" or the "Group" or the "Company")

REVIEWED PROVISIONAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019

HEADLINES

Results in this reviewed provisional condensed consolidated financial statements are compared with results for 
the 12 months ended 31 March 2018 ("Previous Corresponding Period").

- Group net profit for the year amounted to R144,1 million (2018 (restated): net loss of 
R229 million).
- Sales revenue from the South African operations increased to R312,6 million (2018 (restated): 
R204,7 million).
- Group net profit from continuing operations amounted to R64,7 million (2018 (restated): net 
loss of R16 million).
- Profit from the discontinued Lower Orange River ("LOR") operations amounted to R77,8 million 
(2018: loss of R215,3 million), directly attributable to the proceeds from its sale.
- Equity accounted profit from Somiluana amounted to R50,4 million (2018: profit of R47,5 million).
- Other gains amounted to R190,2 million, primarily  due to the re-measurement of rehabilitation 
provisions which resulted in a gain of R111,2 million being recognised, foreign exchange gains 
amounting to R21,4 million and fair value gain  amounting to R51,7 million.
- The Group's net cash position at the end of the year was R65,5 million (2018: R79,4 million).
- Earnings per share amounted to 125,1 cents compared to a restated loss per share of 198,9 cents 
in  the Previous Corresponding Period.
- Headline earnings per share amounted to 45,3 cents compared to a restated headline loss per share 
of 165 cents in  the Previous Corresponding Period.
- Adjusted headline loss per share amounted to 51,3 cents (2018: loss of 68,3 cents). The 
re-measurement of the rehabilitation provisions amounting to R111,2 million were reversed to arrive 
at the adjusted headline loss per share. For the Previous Corresponding Period, retrenchment costs 
at the LOR operations of R111,4 million were added back.
- Net asset value per share amounted to 268 cents (2018 (restated): 152 cents).

RESTATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2018

Business Combination - Acquisition of an additional 27,2% interest in West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd ("WCR")

The financial results of WCR have been fully consolidated within the Group as of 1 February 2018. 
Accordingly, a provisional valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was made 
as at 31 March 2018, upon the conclusion of the 2018 financial year. The provisional fair values were 
adjusted upon the finalisation of the valuations on 7 December 2018. Comparative information presented 
in the Previous Corresponding Period has been revised accordingly.

Furthermore, it should be noted that the consolidation of WCR from 1 February 2018, impacted the 
comparability of the results for the year ended 31 March 2019, with the results for the Previous 
Corresponding Period. Prior to 1 February 2018, the investment in WCR was accounted for as an 
investment in an associate under the equity method.
 
Prior period errors and reclassifications
The Group's financial statements were restated retrospectively with regards to the year ending 
31 March 2018.

- Reclassifications to prior period figures are detailed in note 21.

- The Group reassessed the useful life of several items still in use within property, plant and 
equipment, in line with current assessments.

- The Group measures its investment in Somiluana at amortised cost. In the prior year the Group 
did not estimate the future cash flows of the loan. This has now been re-measured.  

Refer to note 22 for more details.

COMPLETION OF SALE OF THE LOR OPERATIONS WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2018

The LOR operations was sold for a cash consideration of R72 million (exclusive of value added 
tax), effective 1 April 2018. In the circumstances, the results of the LOR operations for the 12 
months ended 31 March 2019 are excluded from the Results and only the proceeds from the sale are 
reflected, which impacts the comparability of the current year results with the results for the Previous 
Corresponding Period (i.e. the results of the LOR operations were presented as discontinued 
operations in the Previous Corresponding Period).
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
                                                                                               2018
                                                                                  2019     Restated
                                                                    Notes        R'000        R'000 
                  
Continuing operations                  
Revenue from contracts with customers                                   1      312 556      204 685 
Cost of goods sold                                                            (403 002)    (169 477)
Gross (loss)/profit                                                            (90 446)      35 208
Other gains/(losses) - net                                              2      190 245      (13 718)
Other operating expenses                                                3      (63 916)     (66 440)
Operating profit/(loss)                                                         35 883      (44 950)
Share of results of associated companies                                4       50 410       38 662
Finance income                                                                  16 002       25 020 
Finance costs                                                                  (39 293)     (32 995)
Profit/(loss) before income tax                                                 63 002      (14 263)
Income tax                                                                       1 742       (1 748) 
Profit/(loss) for the year from continuing operations                           64 744      (16 011)
Discontinued operations                  
Profit/(loss) for the year from discontinued operations                 5       79 319     (213 033)
Profit/(loss) for the year                                                     144 063     (229 044)
                  
Attributable to:                  
Continuing operations                                                           64 744      (16 011)
- Owners of the parent                                                          67 866      (19 134)
- Non-controlling interest                                                      (3 122)       3 123 
Discontinued operations                   
- Owners of the parent                                                         (79 319)    (213 033)
                                                                               144 063     (229 044)
                  
Earnings/(loss) per share - basic and diluted (cents)                  
Continuing operations                                                             56,2        (13,9)
Discontinued operations                                                           68,9       (185,0)
Total                                                                            125,1       (198,9)
                  
Shares in issue adjusted for treasury shares ('000)                            115 136      115 136 
              
Average ZAR/US$ exchange rate                                                    13,65        12,19

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                                                                                               2018
                                                                                  2019     Restated
                                                                                 R'000        R'000 
Profit/(loss) for the year                                                     144 063     (229 044)
                        
Other comprehensive loss net of tax:                                           (10 962)      (4 376)
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss                        
Re-measurements of post-employment benefit obligations                               -          320
- Before-tax amount                                                                  -          320
- Tax expense                                                                        -            -
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss                        
Translation differences on foreign subsidiaries before and after tax            (1 165)         232
Recycling of foreign currency translation differences on repayment of 
long-term receivables from foreign operations                                   (9 797)      (4 928)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year                                 133 101     (233 420)
                        
Attributable to:                        
Continuing operations                                                           53 782      (20 387)
- Owners of the parent                                                          56 904      (23 510)
- Non-controlling interest                                                      (3 122)       3 123
Discontinued operations                        
- Owners of the parent                                                          79 319     (213 033)
                                                                               133 101     (233 420)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
                                                                                               2018
                                                                                  2019     Restated
                                                                    Notes        R'000        R'000 
ASSETS                  
Non-current assets                                                             654 772      663 442
Property, plant and equipment                                           7      313 753      351 307 
Intangible assets                                                                9 910            -
Investment in associates                                                8      170 910      114 217 
Investments held by environmental trust                                         75 293       70 459 
Other financial assets                                                          84 906      127 458 
                  
Current assets                                                                 136 899      172 286 
Inventories                                                             9       51 270       74 522 
Trade and other receivables                                                     20 151       18 399 
Current income tax                                                                   4            3 
Cash and cash equivalents                                                       65 474       79 363 
Assets of a disposal group classified as held-for-sale                  10       8 602       36 308 
Total assets                                                                   800 273      872 036 
                  
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                  
Capital and reserves                                                           280 832      144 608 
Non-controlling interest                                                        27 663       30 786 
                  
Non-current liabilities                                                        174 559      306 012 
Borrowings                                                              11      91 732      111 813         
Deferred income tax liabilities                                                      -        1 742 
Employee benefit and rehabilitation provisions                          12      82 827      192 457 
                  
Current liabilities                                                            314 648      291 027 
Trade and other payables                                                        72 881       63 246 
Interest in joint ventures                                               5      83 720       69 595 
Borrowings                                                              11     158 047      158 186 
Liabilities of a disposal group classified as held-for-sale             10       2 571       99 603 
Total equity and liabilities                                                   800 273      872 036 
                  
Net asset value per share (cents)                                                  268          152


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY         
                                                                                                Non-    
                                                       Stated      Other   Accumulated   controlling     Total
                                                      capital   Reserves income/(loss)      interest    equity
                                                        R'000      R'000         R'000         R'000     R'000
Balance at 1 April 2017 (as previously stated)        206 274    (14 307)      164 403       175 394   356 370  
Useful life reassessment                                    -          -         6 379         1 483     7 862   
Balance at 1 April 2017 (restated)                    206 274    (14 307)      170 782         1 483   364 232 
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year              -     (4 376)     (232 166)        3 123  (233 419)                      
Shares issued during the year                          18 402          -             -             -    18 402
Acquisition of subsidiary                                   -          -             -        68 185    68 185
Subsequent measurement                                      -          -             -       (42 005)  (42 005)
Balance at 1 April 2018                               224 676    (18 683)      (61 384)       30 786   175 395                        
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year              -    (10 962)      147 185        (3 123)  133 100                        
Balance at 31 March 2019                              224 676    (29 645)       85 801        27 663   308 495                        

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS                      
                                                                                               2018
                                                                    Note          2019     Restated
                                                                                 R'000        R'000 
Cash generated utilised in operations                                18       (115 070)    (226 734)
Movements in working capital                                                    31 135      (37 730) 
Income tax paid                                                                     (2)          (3) 
Net cash utilised in operating activities                                      (83 937)    (264 467)
                  
Cash flows from investment activities                                          175 854       36 385
Property, plant and equipment                  
- Proceeds from disposal                                                         6 896       15 087 
- Additional                                                                   (17 566)      (6 579)
Net cash flows of discontinued operations                                       69 250            -
Proceeds from repayment of loan to Trans Hex Angola Lda                         47 463       20 160 
Loan to associate                                                                    -       (8 903)
Decrease in other financial assets                                              50 000            -
Dividends received                                                              16 090       10 716 
Interest received                                                                3 721        5 904 
                  
Cash flows from financing activities                                          (107 975)      83 992
Proceeds from borrowings                                              19             -       95 000 
Repayment of borrowings                                               19       (98 713)      (6 848) 
Interest paid                                                         19        (9 262)      (4 160)
                  
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                      (16 058)    (144 090)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                                  79 364      225 400 
Effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents                           2 168       (1 946)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                                        65 474       79 364


NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                                                                               2018
                                                                                  2019     Restated
                                                                                 R'000        R'000

1.  REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS 
            
    Geographical external revenue for the Group is as follow:           
    South African customers                                                    112 749      185 541 
    Foreign customers                                                          199 807      225 018 

                                                                               312 556      410 559 
    (Included in the prior year figures were revenue amounting to 
    R205 874 000 relating to discontinued operations)           

    Revenue sources of the Group is as follows:
    Sales of diamonds                                                          307 474      398 416
    Commission on sale of third party diamonds                                   5 082       12 143
                                                                               312 556      410 559
                  
2.  OTHER GAINS/(LOSSES) - NET            
    Other gains - net consist of the following categories:            
    - Loss on scrapping of property, plant and equipment                             -       (1 357)
    - Foreign exchange gains                                                    21 365        4 371 
    - Provision gain on bargain purchase with acquisition of subsidiary              -       38 142
    - Finalisation of gain on bargain purchase with acquisition of subsidiary
      (adjustment)                                                                   -      (34 833)
    - Loss on re-measurement to fair value with acquisition of subsidiary            -      (58 800)
    - Re-measurement of rehabilitation provision                               111 164            - 
    - Fair value gain                                                           51 713       38 759
    - Reversal of impairments                                                      776            -
    - Profit on sale of assets                                                   5 227            -
                                                                               190 245      (13 718)
                  
3.  OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
    Explorations costs                                                          10 387        6 574 
    Royalties                                                                    1 486        1 005
    Selling and administration expenses                                         52 043       58 861                               
                                                                                63 916       66 440

4.  SHARE OF RESULTS OF ASSOCIATED COMPANIES            
    Consists of the following categories:            
    Somiluana - Sociedade Mineira, S.A.                                         50 410       47 503 
    The 33% investment in Somiluana is accounted for as an investment in 
    an associate under the equity method.
                  
    West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd                                                   -       (8 841)             
    On 1 February 2018, West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd became a subsidiary 
    of the Group. Up to this date, the 40% investment in West Coast Resources 
    (Pty) Ltd was accounted for as an investment in an associate under the 
    equity method.            
                                                                                50 410       38 662

5.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS            
    
    Consists of the following:

    Angola            
    On 5 October 2011, the Angolan Ministry of Geology, Mines and Industry 
    revoked the mining rights of the Luarica and Fucauma joint ventures as 
    no mining activities had been performed at the sites for a period of 
    three years as a result of the projects being placed under care and 
    maintenance.

    The prescription of unclaimed debts of R1,5 million (2018: R2,3 million) 
    is included below.            
                  
    Angolan joint ventures            
    Balance at beginning of year                                                69 595       81 539 
    Share of profit                                                             (1 528)      (2 314) 
    Foreign exchange loss/(profit)                                              15 653       (9 630) 
    Closing balance at end of year                                              83 720       69 595 
    Profit for the year                                                          1 528        2 314
                  
    Lower Orange River operations            
    In line with the Company's strategy of responsibly managing the 
    LOR operations in the final years of their viable 
    economic life cycles, these operations were gradually downscaled. 
    Production was finally halted on 31 October 2017 following the successful 
    conclusion of a formal consultation process with the National Union of 
    Mineworkers.            
   
    The LOR operations was sold, effective 1 April 2018, for a 
    cash consideration of R72 million.  
               
    The results of these operations were as follows:            
    Revenue                                                                          -      205 874 
    Cost of goods sold                                                               -     (426 109)
    Gross loss                                                                       -     (220 235)
    Royalties                                                                        -       (1 029)
    Mining loss                                                                      -     (221 264)
    Other gains - net                                                           77 791        9 748
    Finance costs                                                                    -       (3 831)
    Profit/(loss) before income tax                                             77 791     (215 347)
    Income tax                                                                       -            -
    Profit/(loss) for the year                                                  77 791     (215 347)
    
    Total                                                                       79 319     (213 033)
                  
6.  RECONCILIATION OF HEADLINE EARNINGS AND ADJUSTED HEADLINE EARNINGS            
    
    Headline earnings/(loss)
    - Continuing operations                                                     50 574       32 786
    - Discontinued operations                                                    1 528     (222 781)
    Total                                                                       52 102     (189 995)

    Headline earnings/(loss) per share (cents)
    - Continuing operations                                                       43,9         28,5
    - Discontinued operations                                                      1,4       (193,5)
    Total                                                                         45,3       (165,0)

    Continuing operations            
    Profit/(loss) for the year                                                  67 866      (19 134)
    Gain on bargain purchase with acquisition of subsidiary                          -      (38 142)
    Finalisation of gain on bargain purchase with acquisition of
      subsidiary (adjustment)                                                        -       34 833
    Loss on re-measurement to fair value with acquisition of subsidiary              -       58 800 
    (Profit)/loss on sale of assets                                             (5 227)       1 357            
    Foreign currency translation differences on repayment of long-term 
      receivables from foreign operations recycled to profit or loss            (9 797)      (4 928)
    Reversal of impairments                                                     (6 869)           -
    Additional impairments provided                                              4 601            -
    Headline earnings                                                           50 574       32 786
                  
    Discontinued operations             
    Profit/(loss) for the year                                                  79 319     (213 033)
    Profit on sale of assets                                                   (77 791)      (9 748)
    Taxation impact                                                                  -            -
    Headline earnings/(loss)                                                     1 528     (222 781)

    Total headline earnings/(loss)                                              52 102     (189 995)

    Adjusted headline earnings/(loss)  
    Total headline earnings/(loss)                                              52 102     (189 995)
    - Re-measurement of rehabilitation provisions                             (111 164)           -
    - Retrenchment cost at the LOR operations                                        -      111 400
    Adjusted headline loss                                                     (59 062)     (78 595)

    Adjusted headline loss per share (cents)                                     (51,3)       (68,3)

7.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT                        

    Reconciliation of carrying value at the beginning and end of the year:
                                                                                Mining
                                                    Land and       Mining    plant and
                                                   buildings       rights    equipment        Total
                                                       R'000        R'000        R'000        R'000 
    
                              
    2019                        
    Opening balance                                   71 038      123 756      156 513      351 307 
    Additions                                            462            -        7 194        7 656 
    Disposals                                           (292)           -       (1 377)      (1 669)
    Transfers                                           (129)           -          129            -
    Classified as held for sale                       (2 014)      (2 638)      (3 174)      (7 826)
    Impairments and reversal of impairments                -        2 899       (1 408)       1 491
    Depreciation charge                                 (778)      (9 088)     (27 340)     (37 206)
    Closing balance                                   68 287      114 929      130 537      313 753

    2018                        
    Opening balance                                    2 981            -       48 458       51 439 
    Additions                                            568            -        6 011        6 579 
    Acquired as part of a business combination        67 600      126 708      153 022      347 330 
    Classified as held-for-sale                            -            -      (33 064)     (33 064)
    Useful life assessment                                 -            -        7 860        7 860
    Transfers                                            392            -         (392)           - 
    Disposals                                              -            -       (6 697)      (6 697)
    Depreciation charge                                 (503)      (2 952)     (18 685)     (21 140)
    Closing balance                                   71 038      123 756      156 513      351 307 


                                                                                               2018
                                                                                  2019     Restated
                                                                                 R'000        R'000
8.  INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES            
    Loan to associate: Somiluana - Sociedade Mineira, S.A.                      51 713       46 708 
    Balance at beginning of year                                                46 704       29 840 
    Fair value gain                                                             51 713       38 759
    Repayment of loan amount                                                   (47 463)     (20 159)
    Foreign exchange difference                                                    759       (1 736)
                  
    The loan to Somiluana represents a portion of the exploration costs 
    previously incurred by the Group which is recoverable from the mining 
    company. In terms of the Somiluana mining contract, the Group has a 
    contractual right to be reimbursed for the exploration costs incurred 
    and as at 31 March 2019, the loan outstanding by Somiluana amounted 
    to US$16,6 million. During the 2011 financial year, an amount of 
    US$10,5 million was recognised as a loan receivable by the Group. 
    This represented the recoverable amount of the loan receivable from 
    Somiluana when the entity was formed on 12 May 2010. 

    The Group re-measured the future cash flows of the loan at 
    US$3,69 million (2018: US$3,5 million) with the fair value gain 
    recognised under other gains/(losses) - net in the Statement of 
    Comprehensive Income.            
                  
    Investment in associate: Somiluana - Sociedade Mineira, S.A.               119 197       67 513 
    Balance at beginning of year                                                67 513       38 820 
    Share of results of associated company                                      50 410       47 503 
    Dividends paid                                                             (16 091)     (10 716)
    Foreign exchange differences                                                17 365       (8 094)
                  
    The 33% investment in Somiluana is accounted for as an investment in 
    an associate under the equity method.            
    
    The results of the associate for the 9 month period until 
    31 December 2018, has been included in the Group results, compared 
    to 12 months in the prior period.The year end of the associate was 
    31 December 2018.
                
    Total Investment                                                           170 910      114 217


9.  INVENTORIES            
    
    Diamonds                                                                    36 290       61 622 
    Consumables                                                                 14 980       12 900 
                                                                                51 269       74 522 
                  
    The carrying value of diamond inventories included above, carried at 
    net realisable value, amounted to R20 407 381 (2018: R4 081 444). 
    Expense recognised as a result of the write down to NRV amounted to 
    R9 196 753.
    
    Cost of inventories included in cost of goods sold amounted to 
    R374,6 million (2018: R163,0 million).            
       
           
10. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF A DISPOSAL GROUP HELD-FOR-SALE            
    
    The Group received an offer to purchase the head office building, 
    which was accepted on 13 May 2019. The Group has agreed to dispose 
    the property for a total cash consideration of R30,0 million (exclusive 
    of value added tax) payable on the date of transfer of the property. 
    The carrying value of the property at 31 March 2019 is R1 008 755.

    The Group received an offer to purchase another building which was 
    accepted on 3 April 2019. The Group has agreed to dispose the property 
    for a total cash consideration of R2,5 million (exclusive of value added 
    tax) payable on the date of transfer of the property. The carrying value 
    of the property at 31 March 2019 is R776 055.

    Other mining operations of the entity have been assessed as meeting the 
    recognition criteria of non-current assets held for sale and have been 
    disclosed accordingly. The carrying value of the operations that were 
    classified as being held for sale amounted to R6 817 524 as at 31 March 2019.

    During 2019, the LOR operations was sold, with effect 1 April 2018, for a 
    cash consideration of R72 million.


    Assets of a disposal group classified as held-for-sale:            
    Property, plant and equipment                                                7 826       33 064  
    Investment property                                                            776            -
    Consumables                                                                      -        3 244 
                                                                                 8 602       36 308 
                  
    Liabilities of a disposal group classified as held-for-sale:            
    Provision for rehabilitation                                                 2 571       99 603
                                                                                 2 571       99 603            
  
11. BORROWINGS            
    Non-current            
    Loan secured by a second mortgage bond to the value of R38 775 000 
    over certain immovable properties and a general notarial bond over 
    certain movable assets to the value of R173 383 700. The loan carries 
    interest at the prime overdraft rate plus 0,4% compounded monthly and 
    is repayable in 66 monthly instalments, the first of which was paid on 
    1 September 2016. The total amount, inclusive of capitalised interest, 
    available under this loan is R189 010 000.Total value of assets 
    secured of land and movable assets amounted to R168 791 745.               127 465      146 178

    Less: Portion of loan repayable within one year, included in current 
          liabilities                                                          (35 733)     (34 365)
                                                                                91 732      111 813 
                  
    Current            
    Revolving loan facilities secured by a special notarial bond to the 
    value of R264 000 000 over certain movable assets, cession of 
    certain book debts, shares and claims. The loans carry interest at 
    the rate of 2% per month. The total amount available under the 
    facility is R148 000 000 with R133 000 000 still available for 
    utilisation.                                                                64 114      123 821 
    Rehabilitation liability relating to the disposal of LOR 
    (previously disclosed under discontinued operations)                        58 200            -
    Portion of non-current liabilities repayable within one year, 
    included in current liabilities                                             35 733       34 365
                                                                               158 047      158 186

12. EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT AND REHABILITATION PROVISIONS          
    Provision for post-employment medical benefits                              11 017       11 071 
    Provision for long-service awards                                            1 869        3 016 
    Provision for rehabilitation liabilities                                    69 941      178 424 
                                                                                82 827      192 457 
        
          
13. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS            
    
    The opening balance sheet of West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd has been fully 
    consolidated within the Group as of 1 February 2018. Accordingly, a provisional 
    valuation of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was made as 
    at 31 March 2018 upon the conclusion of the 2018 annual financial statements.

    The following table summarises the movements in identifiable assets acquired 
    and liabilities assumed from the provisional valuation allocations to the final 
    valuations: 
        
                                                  01/02/2018                     01/02/2018
                                               Disclosure as                    Restated as
                                                 at 31/03/18       Adjustment   at 31/03/18
                                                       R'000            R'000         R'000

    Total assets                                     744 180         (160 264)      583 916 
    Property, plant and equipment                    194 139           26 483       220 622 
    Mining rights (included within property, 
    plant and equipment)                             313 455         (186 747)      126 708   
    Other financial assets                           123 016                -       123 016 
    Inventories                                      107 829                -       107 829 
    Trade and other receivables                        5 603                -         5 603 
    Cash and cash equivalents                            138                -           138 
            
    Total liabilities                                536 300          (32 201)      504 099 
    Provisions                                       166 890                -       166 890 
    Deferred income tax liabilities                   32 201          (32 201)            - 
    Borrowings                                       202 934                -       202 934 
    Trade and other payables                         134 275                -       134 275 
            
    Total identifiable net assets                    207 880         (128 063)       79 817 
            
    Net asset value purchased (67,2%)                139 695          (86 058)       53 637 
    Fair value of consideration transferred          (18 402)               -       (18 402)
    Previously held equity (40,0%)                   (83 151)         (51 224)      (31 927)
    Gain on bargain purchase                          38 142          (34 834)        3 308 
            
                  
    Provisional gain on bargain purchase at the end of March 2018

    The net assets provisional fair value disclosed at the end of the 2018 financial 
    year amounted to R207,8 million and took into account:

    - Intangible assets of R313,5 million for the mining rights;
    - Tangible assets of R194,1 million;
    - Inventories of R107,8 million;
    - Trade receivable of R5,6 million and trade payables of R134,3 million;
    - Other financial assets of R123,0 million;
    - Net deferred tax liabilities of R32,2 million;
    - Provisions of R166,9 million; and
    - Financial net debt of R202,9 million.

    The provisional fair values were adjusted as indicated in the table above upon 
    the finalisation of the valuations.  Comparative information for prior periods 
    presented have been revised accordingly.
        
14. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS                                                                     
                                                                                  2019         2018
                                                                                 R'000        R'000
    (including amounts authorised, but not yet contracted)                           -       12 247
                  
    These commitments were financed from the Group's own resources or with borrowed funds.


15. RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS

    The following transactions were carried out with related parties:

    - Sale of property, plant and equipment
      Somiluana - Socieade Mineira, S.A.                                             -        4 645
      West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd                                                 -       10 759

    - Receipts for services rendered  to associated companies
      West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd                                                 -       15 190

    - Executive directors and key management compensation
      Salaries and other short term benefits                                    19 796       31 612

    - Loans to/(from) associated companies and shareholders at end of year
      Somiluana - Socieade Mineira, S.A.                                        51 713       46 708
      Cream Magenta 140 (Pty) Ltd                                              (25 163)     (48 608)
      Metcap 14 (Pty) Ltd                                                      (25 163)     (48 608)
      RECM and Calibre Ltd                                                     (13 787)     (26 611)

    - Short term investments
      Regarding Capital Management (Pty) Ltd                                   119 279      124 458

    - Finance income
      Regarding Capital Management (Pty) Ltd                                    12 089       10 967
      West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd                                                 -       13 620

    - Finance costs and fees
      Cream Magenta 140 (Pty) Ltd                                                7 929       11 315
      Metcap 14 (Pty) Ltd                                                        7 929       11 315
      RECM and Calibre Ltd                                                       4 345        6 191

16. FAIR VALUE ESTIMATION
    Items carried at fair value are classified according to the fair value hierarchy, by valuation 
    method. The different levels have been defined as follows: 
    -  Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1).
    -  Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or 
       liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) 
       (Level 2).
    -  Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, 
       unobservable inputs) (Level 3).

    Financial assets are classified as Level 1 according to the fair value hierarchy. Investments 
    held by the environmental trust are the only financial assets carried at fair value in the prior 
    year. However, this fund consists primarily of cash and cash equivalents with the largest driver 
    of the growth in the trust fund being attributable to interest received.

    The nominal value less impairment provisions of trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, 
    trade payables, other financial assets and borrowings are assumed to approximate their fair values. 
    The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the 
    future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available for the 
    Group for similar financial instruments.

17. DEFERRED TAX
    The Group does not recognise a deferred tax asset as future utilisation is uncertain. 
    
18. CASH UTILISED IN OPERATIONS                     
                                                                                           2018
                                                                              2019     Restated
                                                                             R'000        R'000 
    Profit/(loss) before taxation                                           63 002     (232 341)
    Adjustments for:
    Depreciation and amortisation                                           37 206       27 182 
    Gains on disposal of assets and liabilities                             (5 227)      (8 391)   
    Net gains on foreign exchange                                          (17 794)      (2 927)
    Income from equity accounted investments                               (50 410)     (38 662)
    Interest income                                                        (11 168)      (7 936) 
    Finance costs                                                           39 293       21 995
    Fair value gains                                                       (51 713)     (38 759)
    Gain on bargain purchase in a business combination                           -       (3 309)
    Impairment losses and reversals                                         (2 267)           -
    Movements in provisions                                               (109 630)       6 026
    Other income from rehabilitation trust                                  (4 834)      (6 098)
    Loss on re-measurement of fair value with acquisition of subsidiary          -       58 800
    Angolan operations                                                      (1 528)      (2 314)
                                                                          (115 070)    (226 734)


19. RECONCILIATION OF NON-CASH MOVEMENTS IN BORROWINGS 

    Opening balance                                                        269 999            -
    Cash receipts                                                                -       95 000
    Cash payments                                                         (107 975)     (11 008)
    Non-cash flow movements                                                 87 755      186 007
    Closing balance                                                        249 779      269 999


20. SEGMENT INFORMATION                                    
    Operating segments   

                                                                              CONTINUING                         DISCONTINUED            
                                                                 South                                South
                                                                Africa       Angola        Total     Africa     Angola      Total
    2019                                    
    Carats sold                                                151 424            -      151 424          -          -          -
                                          
                                                                 R'000        R'000        R'000      R'000      R'000      R'000 
                                          
    Revenue                                                    312 556            -      312 556          -          -          - 
    Cost of goods sold                                        (403 002)           -     (403 002)         -          -          - 
    Gross loss                                                 (90 446)           -      (90 446)         -          -          - 
    Other gains - net                                          138 532       51 713      190 245     77 791          -     77 791
    Other operating expenses                                   (57 337)      (6 579)     (63 916)         -          -          -
    Operating (loss)/profit                                     (9 251       45 134       35 883     77 791          -     77 791
    Share of results and impairment of associated companies          -       50 410       50 410          -          -          -  
    Profit for the year from discontinued operations                 -            -            -          -      1 528      1 528
    Finance income                                              16 002            -       16 002          -          -          - 
    Finance costs                                              (39 293)           -      (39 293)         -          -          - 
    (Loss)/profit before income tax                            (32 542)      95 544       63 002     77 791      1 528     79 319
                                          
    Depreciation included in the above                         (37 206)           -      (37 206)         -          -          - 
    Net assets/(liabilities)                                   330 108      120 307      450 415    (58 200)   (83 720)  (141 920)
    Capital expenditure                                          7 656            -        7 656          -          -          - 
    Net asset value per share (cents)                              287          104          391        (50)       (73)      (123)
                                 
                                                                              CONTINUING                         DISCONTINUED            
                                                                 South                                South
                                                                Africa       Angola        Total     Africa     Angola      Total
                                          
    2018                                    
    Carats sold                                                 78 185            -       78 185     16 698          -     16 698 
                                          
                                                                 R'000        R'000        R'000      R'000      R'000      R'000 
                                          
    Revenue                                                    204 685            -      204 685    205 874          -    205 874 
    Cost of goods sold                                        (169 477)           -     (169 477)  (426 109)         -   (426 109)
    Gross profit/(loss)                                         35 208            -       35 208   (220 235)         -   (220 235)
    Other gains/(losses) - net                                 (50 735)      37 017     ( 13 718)     9 748          -      9 748 
    Other operating expenses                                   (55 255)     (11 185)     (66 440)    (1 029)         -     (1 029)
    Operating loss                                             (70 782)      25 832      (44 950)  (211 516)         -   (211 516)
    Share of results and impairment of associated companies     (8 841)      47 503       38 662          -          -          - 
    Profit for the year from discontinued operations                 -            -            -          -      2 314      2 314 
    Finance income                                              25 020            -       25 020          -          -          - 
    Finance costs                                              (32 995)           -      (32 995)    (3 831)         -     (3 831)
    (Loss)/profit before income tax                            (87 598)      73 335      (14 263)  (215 347)     2 314   (213 033)
                                          
    Depreciation included in the above                         (11 277)          (3)     (11 280)   (10 860)         -    (10 860)
    Net assets/(liabilities)                                   226 337       81 947      308 284    (63 295)   (69 595)  (132 890)
    Capital expenditure                                          2 111            -        2 111      4 468          -      4 468 
    Net asset value per share (cents)                              197           71          268        (55)       (60)      (115)
                                 
                                        
    Revenue from transactions with certain customers can amount to 10% or more of total revenue. 
    During the year under review, 3 individual customers were responsible for aggregate sales in 
    excess of 10% of revenue. Such individual customers were responsible for aggregate sales of 
    R134,6 million (2018: Rnil).

    Customer A  R38,6 million
    Customer B  R51,4 million
    Customer C  R44,6 million 
                                 
21. COMPARATIVE FIGURES
    In previous years, royalties and exploration costs were separately presented in the Consolidated 
    Statement of Comprehensive Income. These expenses have been reclassified together with other 
    expense items in line with industry norm and separately disclosed in the relevant notes. Due to 
    this change in allocation, the Group has had to restate prior period figures presented in the 
    Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

    The effect of the correction on prior year figures has been as follows:    

    Cost of sales                     (2 331)
    Other operating expenses          (5 248)
    Royalties                          1 005
    Exploration costs                  6 574    
    Net effect                             -    

    Commission received on the sale of rough diamonds on behalf of third parties was included in 
    other income in previous years. As these sales form an integral part of the operations of the 
    entity, they have been included as revenue from contracts with customers. Due to this change in 
    allocation, the Group has had to restate prior period figures presented in the Consolidated Statement of 
    Comprehensive Income.

    The effect of the correction on prior year figures has been as follows:    
    Revenue from contracts with customers         12 143
    Other income                                 (12 143) 
    Net effect                                         -     

22. PRIOR PERIOD ERRORS
    The Group's financial statements were amended retrospectively with regards to the year ending
    31 March 2018. The Group reassessed the useful life of several items still in use within property, 
    plant and equipment, inline with current assessments.

    The correction of the error results in adjustments as follow:

    Statement of financial position                                    2018 

    Increase in carrying value of property, plant and equipment        7 862
    Increase in retained income                                        6 379    
    Increase in non-controlling interest                               1 483 

    Income statement                                                   2018
    Increase in depreciation                                           2 879

    The Group accounts for its loan to Somiluana as a long term interest that is part of its net 
    investment in the associate. The loan is measured at amortised cost before the total net investment 
    in the associate (including the loan) is tested for impairment under the requirements of IAS 28 
    Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures.
 
    In measuring the loan at amortised cost, the effective interest method is applied by discounting 
    estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the loan.  Where necessary, estimates 
    of receipts are revised and the gross carrying amount of the loan is adjusted to reflect actual 
    and revised estimated contractual cash flows.  The gross carrying amount of the loan is recalculated 
    as the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted at the loan's original effective 
    interest rate.  The adjustment is recognised in profit or loss.
 
    In the prior year, the group did not accurately revise the estimated future cash flows from the loan 
    and, as a result, the required adjustment to the carrying amount of the loan was not recognised in 
    profit or loss.  This adjustment has now been calculated and recognised in the prior year as a "fair 
    value gain" within "other gains" in the statement of comprehensive income.

    The correction of the error results in adjustments as follow:

    Statement of financial position                2018
    Increase in investment in associates         38 759

    Statement of comprehensive income              2018
    Increase in fair value gains                 38 759

23. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
    The Group is subject to claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. The Group has
    provided performance guarantees to banks and other third parties amounting to R8 million 
    (2018: R8 million). 

    Trans Hex Diamante Ltd ("THD") has provided a performance guarantee to the Industrial 
    Development Corporation Limited to the value of the outstanding amount being R127,5 million 
    (2018: R146,2 million).
      
24. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
    Post year-end, Trans Hex Operations Pty Ltd, West Coast Resources Pty Ltd ("WCR"), Trans Hex 
    Diamante Ltd ("THD") (all of which are subsidiaries of Trans Hex) and Kernel Resources Pty Ltd
    ("Kernel Resources"), (collectively, the "Parties") entered into a process of negotiating the 
    terms and conditions of the potential disposal of the shares held by THD in the issued share 
    capital of WCR ("WCR Shares"), comprising 67.2% of the WCR Shares, to Kernel Resources.

    In anticipation thereof and to ensure undisturbed continuity of WCR's Namaqualand operations 
    ("Namaqualand Operations"), the Parties entered into a management and mining services agreement, 
    whereby WCR has, subject to the fulfilment of suspensive conditions customary for an agreement 
    of this nature, appointed Kernel Resources as an independent contractor to perform management 
    and mining services in connection with the Namaqualand Operations.

    Details of the above agreement were released on SENS on 05 May and 21 May 2019 and are available 
    on Trans Hex's website at www.transhex.co.za/announcements/ 

    No other events which may have a material effect on the group occurred between the reporting date 
    and the issuing of this announcement.  
   
25. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

    The condensed consolidated financial statements ("financial statements") are prepared in 
    accordance with the JSE Limited Listings Requirements ("Listings Requirements") for condensed 
    consolidated financial statements and the requirements of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008. 
    These financial statements contain the information required by IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting, 
    and have been prepared in accordance with the framework concepts and the measurement and 
    recognition requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"); interpretations 
    issued by the IFRS Interpretation Committee, the requirements of the Financial Reporting 
    Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council.
    
    The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements from 
    which the condensed consolidated financial statements were derived, are in terms of IFRS and are 
    consistent with those accounting policies applied in the preparation of the previous consolidated 
    annual financial statements, except for the implementation of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 as discussed below:
 
    IFRS 9: Financial Instruments and IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers
 
    The Group applied IFRS 15 and IFRS 9 for the first time from 1 April 2018. The nature and effect of 
    these changes as a result of the adoption of these new standards are described below. Other than the 
    changes described below, the accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous 
    financial year. Several other amendments and interpretations applied for the first time in 2018, but 
    did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group and, hence, have not 
    been disclosed.
 
    The Group has not early adopted any standards, interpretations or amendments that have been issued 
    but are not yet effective.
 
    IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers
 
    IFRS 15 is a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers to 
    achieve greater consistency in the recognition and presentation of revenue. Revenue is recognised 
    based on the satisfaction of performance obligations, which occurs when control of the goods or 
    services transfers to the customer. Revenue needs to be recognised at a point in time or over time 
    depending on the performance obligation linked to separate elements of the contract with the customer. 
    The Group has one revenue stream being the sale of diamonds. The timing and measurement of the Group's 
    revenue has not changed as a result of the implementation of IFRS 15. Risk and rewards of ownership 
    and control of the diamonds passes to the purchaser when cash is received in the bank and revenue is 
    recognised at that point in time when the diamonds are handed over to the purchaser. No further 
    performance obligations were noted. The Group earns commission on third party diamond sales. The 
    revenue is recognised on the date of sale on a commission percentage basis.
 
    IFRS 9: Financial Instruments
 
    The prior year figures have not been restated.
 
    In the current year, the Group has applied IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and the related consequential 
    amendments to other IFRSs. IFRS 9 introduces new requirements for: 
    1) The classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities, and
    2) Impairment for financial assets 
 
    Details of these new requirements, as well as their impact on the Group's consolidated financial 
    statements, are described below. 
 
    Classification and measurement of financial assets 
    
    IFRS 9 addresses the classification and measurement of financial assets and replaces the multiple 
    classification and measurement models in IAS 39 with a single model that has only two classification 
    categories: amortised cost and fair value. IFRS 9 includes guidance on financial liabilities and the 
    derecognising of financial instruments. 
 
    The directors of the Company reviewed and assessed the Group's existing financial assets as at 
    1 April 2018 based on the facts and circumstances that existed at that date and concluded that the 
    initial application of IFRS 9 has not had a significant impact on the Group's financial assets. 
 
    IFRS 9 changes the classification of certain financial instruments. Trade and other receivables are 
    all held to collect solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) and continue to be measured at 
    amortised cost along with other financial assets and loans. Similarly, borrowings and trade and other 
    payables will continue to be measured at amortised cost. Investments held by the rehabilitation trust 
    are to be measured at amortised cost where these were measured at fair value through profit or loss 
    under IAS 39. The reclassification has however not had a material impact of the carrying value of these 
    investments. 
 
    Impairment of financial assets 
 
    IFRS 9 requires an expected credit loss model to be used in impairing financial assets. It is no 
    longer necessary for a credit loss event to have occurred before impairments are recognised. 
    The group has elected to apply the simplified approach for measuring the loss allowance at an 
    amount equal to lifetime ECL for trade receivables.
 
    As at 1 April 2018, the Groups' directors reviewed and assessed the Group's existing financial 
    assets and amounts due from customers for impairment using reasonable and supportable information 
    that is available without undue cost or effort in accordance with the requirements of IFRS 9 to 
    determine the credit risk of the respective items at the date they were initially recognised. 
    This did not result in material impact on the financial assets.

   Summary of change in category of financial instruments:

Instrument              IAS 39 Classification   IAS 39 Measurement      IFRS 9 Classification                 IFRS 9 Measurement
Trade receivables       Loans and receivables   Amortised cost          Financial asset at amortised cost     Amortised cost
Cash and cash           Loans and receivables   Amortised cost          Financial asset at amortised cost     Amortised cost
equivalents
Other financial assets  Loans and receivables   Amortised cost          Financial asset at amortised cost     Amortised cost
Investment held in      At fair value through   At fair value through
environmental trust.    profit or loss          profit or loss          Financial asset at amortised cost     Amortised cost
Derivatives             At fair value through   Fair value through      Financial asset at fair value         Fair value through
                        profit or loss          profit or loss          through profit or loss                profit or loss
Borrowings              Other financial         Amortised cost          Financial liability                   Amortised cost
                        liability                                       at amortised cost
Trade payables          Other financial         Amortised cost          Financial liability                   Amortised cost
                        liability                                       at amortised cost

26. GOING CONCERN

    The Board of Directors ("the Board") has resolved that the going concern assumption on 
    the Group, as consolidated, is appropriate. In reaching this conclusion the Board, inter 
    alia, considered the real drivers on this assumption, being the cash flows for the 
    ensuing year, in particular those of West Coast Resources and assumptions embedded therein. 
    The Board also applied its mind to the worst case scenario regarding the potential disposal 
    of West Coast Resources, comprising 67.2% of the WCR shares, to Kernel Resources. 

    The Group's ability to fund its short-term liquidity requirements is dependent on the 
    financial support of its shareholders and the Industrial Development Corporation ("IDC"), 
    creating a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about the Group's ability 
    to continue as a going concern. 
   
27. PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements was supervised by the 
    Financial Director, IP Hestermann CA(SA).
   
28. REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
    These provisional condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 
    have been reviewed by Mazars. A copy of the auditor's report is available for inspection at Trans Hex's 
    registered office. Their conclusion and Emphasis of Matter is detailed below:
 
    Conclusion
 
    Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the provisional 
    condensed consolidated financial statements of Trans Hex Group Limited for the year ended 31 March 2019 
    are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the requirements of the JSE Limited Listings
    Requirements for provisional reports to the financial statements, and the requirements of the Companies Act 
    of South Africa.
 
    Emphasis of matter
 
    The accompanying provisional condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that 
    the Group will continue as a going concern. Management's evaluation of the events and conditions and includes 
    management's plans regarding the potential disposal of the interest which Trans Hex Diamante Ltd holds in 
    West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd as described in note 24. The provisional condensed consolidated financial 
    statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the disposal not be concluded. Our 
    conclusion is modified with respect to the matter.


OVERVIEW
Results in this reviewed condensed consolidated financial statements are compared with results 
for the 12 months ended 31 March 2018 ("Previous Corresponding Period").

Restatement of the financial results for the Previous Corresponding Period

Business Combination

The financial results of West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd have been fully consolidated within
the Group as of 1 February 2018. Accordingly, a provisional valuation of identifiable assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed was made as at 31 March 2018, upon the conclusion of the 2018 
financial year. The provisional fair values were adjusted upon the finalisation of the valuations 
on 7 December 2018. Comparative information presented in the Previous Corresponding Period has been 
revised accordingly.

Furthermore, it should be noted that the consolidation of WCR from 1 February 2018, impacted the 
comparability of the results for the year ended 31 March 2019, with the results for the Previous 
Corresponding Period. Prior to 1 February 2018, the investment in WCR was accounted for as an 
investment in an associate under the equity method.

Prior period errors

The Group's financial statements were restated retrospectively with regards to the year ending 
31 March 2018.

The Group reassessed the useful life of several items still in use within property, plant and 
equipment, in line with current assessments.

The Group measures its investment in Somiluana at amortised cost. In the prior year the Group 
did not estimate the future cash flows of the loan. This has now been re-measured. Refer to 
note 22 for further details.  

Completion of sale of the Lower Orange River operations with effect from 1 April 2018

The LOR operations was sold for a cash consideration of R72 million (exclusive of value added 
tax), which sale became effective on 1 April 2018. In the circumstances, the results of the 
LOR operations for the 12 months ended 31 March 2019 are excluded from the Results and only 
the proceeds from the sale are reflected, which impacts the comparability of the Results with 
the results for the Previous Corresponding Period (i.e. the results of the LOR operations were 
presented as discontinued operations in the Previous Corresponding Period).

Sales revenue from the South African operations increased to R312,6 million (2018 (restated): 
R204,7 million). 

South African carat production reduced to 131 520 carats (2018: 197 496 carats), mainly due 
to West Coast Resources producing less carats and the closure of the LOR operations. 

The cost of goods sold increased to R403,0 million compared to the Previous Corresponding 
Period's restated figure of R169,5 million, mainly as a result of West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd 
becoming a subsidiary of the Group on 1 February 2018.
        
Gross loss amounted to R90,4 million compared to a restated gross profit of R35,2 million 
during the Previous Corresponding Period. 

Other gains amounted to R190,2 million, primarily due to the re-measurement of the 
rehabilitation provisions which resulted in a gain of R111,2 million being recognised, foreign 
exchange gains amounting to R21,4 million and a fair value gain of R51,7 million. The Previous 
Corresponding Period  was a loss of R13,7 million, mainly due to loss on re-measurement to 
fair value of R58,8 million and finalisation of gain with acquisition of subsidiary amounting 
to R3,3 million, fair value gain of R38,8 million and foreign exchange gains of R4,4 million.

Other operating expenses amounted to R63,9 million compared to R66,4 million during the 
Previous Corresponding Period, the reduction mainly due to selling and administrative expenses 
decreasing by R6,8 million and explorations costs increasing by R3,8 million.

Loss before tax from the South African continuing operations amounted to R32,5 million compared 
to a restated loss of R87,6 million during the Previous Corresponding Period. 

Profit from the Angolan continuing operations amounted to R95,5 million (2018 (restated): profit of 
R73,3 million), consisting of Somiluana's equity accounted profit of R50,4 million (2018: profit of 
R47,5 million), a fair value gain of  R51,7 million (2018 (restated): R38,8 million) less Angolan 
head office costs of R6,6 million (2018: R11,2 million).

Finance income was R16,0 million compared to R25,0 million during the Previous Corresponding Period.

Finance costs was R39,3 million compared to R33,0 million the Previous Corresponding Period.
 
After-tax profit for the year from continuing operations amounted to R64,7 million (2018 (restated): 
loss of R16 million). 

Profit from the discontinued operations amounted to R79,3 million (2018: loss of R213,0 million), 
consisting of a profit from the Luarica and Fucauma operations of R1,5 million (2018: profit of 
R2,3 million) and a profit from the LOR operations of R77,8 million (2018: loss of R215,3 million) 
directly attributable to the proceeds from its sale.
     
The Group therefore reports a profit for the year of R144,1 million (2018 (restated): net loss of 
R229 million).

The Group acquired prospecting rights during the current period of R9,9 million.

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year amounted to R65,5 million (2018: R79,4 million).  

MINERAL RESOURCES AND MINERAL RESERVES
The total carat resource at West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd decreased by 4%, primarily due to depletion through 
mining activities. The indicated and inferred diamond resource carats decreased by 3.8% and 4% respectively, 
i.e. a decrease of 202,402 carats in total.

Total carats in reserve at Somiluana Mine increased by 173% due to favourable diamond prices, lower operation unit 
cost and additional resources that were re-classified from inferred to indicated. The project resource increased 
by 78% due to new resource blocks that were delineated during the 2018/19 resource review, based on an increased 
confidence of the geological model through drilling, bulk-sampling and grades based on actual mining.

The marine indicated and inferred diamond resource carats are 211 755 and 121 665 respectively.

The Competent Person for Trans Hex, Mr SBE Damons, has reviewed and approved the information contained in this 
announcement as it pertains to mineral resources and mineral reserves. Mr Damons is an employee of Trans Hex and 
serves as the Company's Mineral Resource Manager.

OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Detailed project information (unaudited)                                                
                                                 2019                                              2018                  
                                                            Average price                                       Average price
                                                     Average    per carat                                Average    per carat 
                           Average       Carats       carats     achieved      Average       Carats       carats     achieved
                             grade*    produced    per stone         (US$)       grade*    produced    per stone         (US$)
                                                
South Africa                                                
West Coast Resources         17,20      123 884         0,23          128        27,84      173 920         0,23          153
                                                
Baken                            -            -            -            -         2,43       13 944         1,17          946
Bloeddrif                        -            -            -            -         2,60          620         1,52          877
Shallow Water                    -        7 636         0,25          491            -        9 012         0,24          431
                                                
Angola                                                
Somiluana                    31,16      133 659         0,65          547        44,78      136 402         0,66          504
                                                
* Note: 
  1. Calculated per 100 cubic metres for South Africa and Angola, and per 100 tons for West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd.
  2. Average grade in South Africa is calculated excluding shallow water production.

West Coast Resources operations 
During the year, production amounted to 123 884 carats compared to 173 920 carats in 2018.

Sales amounted to R240,5 million at an average price of US$128 per carat (2018: sales of R302,5 million at 
an average price of US$153 per carat). 

The average grade decreased by 38.2% to 17,2 carats/100 tons compared to 27,84 carats/100 tons in 2018 due 
to lower than expected grades achieved in targeted channel blocks. The average stone size amounted to 
0,23 carats per stone (2018: 0,23 carats per stone).

Angolan operations 
Production at Somiluana Mine, in which Trans Hex holds a 33% stake, amounted to 133 659 carats (2018: 136 402 carats). 
Total sales amounted to US$70,6 million at an average price of US$547 per carat (2018: sales of US$66,3 million at an 
average price of US$504 per carat). The Group received US$1,2 million (2018: US$825 000) in dividends and US$3,5 million 
(2018: US$1,6 million) from the repayment of the loan account.

Somiluana Mine is pursuing an aggressive drilling programme in order to identify new resources in calonda formation 
gravels, as well as terraces and floodplains.

OUTLOOK 
West Coast Resources operations
Post year-end, Trans Hex Operations (Pty) Ltd, West Coast Resources (Pty) Ltd ("WCR"), Trans Hex Diamante Ltd ("THD") 
(all of which are subsidiaries of Trans Hex) and Kernel Resources (Pty) Ltd ("Kernel Resources"), (collectively, 
the "Parties") entered into a process of negotiating the terms and conditions of the potential disposal of the shares 
held by THD in the issued share capital of WCR ("WCR Shares"), comprising 67.2% of the WCR's issued shares, to Kernel 
Resources.

In anticipation thereof and to ensure undisturbed continuity of WCR's Namaqualand operations ("Namaqualand Operations"), 
the Parties entered into a management and mining services agreement, whereby WCR has, subject to the fulfilment of 
suspensive conditions customary for an agreement of this nature, appointed Kernel Resources as an independent 
contractor to perform management and mining services in connection with the Namaqualand Operations.

Details of the above agreement were released on SENS on 05 May and 21 May 2019 and are available on Trans Hex's 
website at www.transhex.co.za/announcements/.

Shallow water operations
Production from the Shallow water operations for the 2020 financial year is expected to be in the order 
of 8 000 carats, compared to 2019 financial year actual production of 7 636 carats.

Angolan operations
During the 2020 financial year, mining operations will continue on the east bank of the Luana River at Nzagi, 
in the south-west at Lulau, and at other areas currently being evaluated.

Production results and geological work through drilling and bulk sampling indicate that carat production for 
the 2020 financial year is expected to be in the order of 140 000 carats, compared to 2019 financial year actual 
production of 133 659 carats.

Market
The rough diamond market remains weak with less goods available which is in line with lower levels of demand. 
The market is expected to remain softer until Quarter 3 of the 2019 calendar year.

Further reductions in bank credit has further pressurized the sentiment in the market, yet despite less rough 
diamonds being available supply and demand appear to be in balance. Quarter 1 of the 2020 calendar year will 
see an increase in demand which should boost prices as factories are set to restock after the December break.

DIVIDEND
The Board has resolved not to declare a final dividend.

CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr Marco Wentzel resigned as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, effective 27 March 2018.

Mr James Gurney resigned as an Alternate Director to Mr Wentzel, effective 26 November 2018.


By order of the Board


MVZ Wentzel         L Delport
Chairman            Chief Executive Officer 

Parow
28 June 2018


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COMPANY SECRETARY
Statucor (Pty) Ltd

AUDITORS
Mazars

DIRECTORATE
MVZ Wentzel (Chairman), AG Rhoda, PG Viljoen, AJ Marais, 
L Delport (Chief Executive Officer), IP Hestermann (Financial Director)

www.transhex.co.za


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