EXHIBIT 14a
2003
ANNUAL REPORT
[CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION LOGO]
CALEDONIA
MINING CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. 2003 Highlights, 2004 Objectives
4. Performance Highlights
5. Letter to Shareholders
6. Management Discussion and Analysis
21. Management's Responsibility for
Financial Reporting
22. Auditors' Report
23. Financial Statements
42. Directors and Management
43. Corporate Directory
Note: All figures in the 2003 Annual Report are in Canadian dollars unless
otherwise noted.
CORPORATE OBJECTIVES
Caledonia Mining Corporation ("Caledonia") was formed on February 5, 1992.
The focus of the Caledonia group of companies is to identify and acquire
properties and projects early in the development cycle, and then add value by
either operating or joint venturing, or disposing of mineral assets at the most
economically opportune time. Caledonia defines its operations as the
acquisition, funding, development, and operation of mineral properties, with the
possibility of divestiture at different points in time on the valuation curve,
possibly when the asset is in production or perhaps when it is at the
exploration stage. The economics of the divestiture decision governs the timing
of any such transaction. Cognisant of the economic risks and vagaries inherent
in the exploration for, and mining of mineral resources Caledonia will continue
to seek and develop only those mineral assets with the potential to be low cost
producers.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Caledonia Mining Corporation ("Caledonia") and its Board of Directors are
committed to maintain the highest environmental standards such that its
operations and/or its products do not present an unacceptable risk to its
employees, its customers, the public or the environment. Caledonia and its
subsidiaries operate under an environmental code of practice that
encompasses the following:
Caledonia directs its employees and its subsidiary companies to conduct
their exploration and operations activities in a professional,
environmentally responsible manner, in compliance with all applicable
legislation and policies in the jurisdictions in which they undertake
business.
Caledonia liaises closely with the applicable government regulatory bodies
and the public to optimize communication and an understanding of
Caledonia's activities in relation to environmental protection.
Caledonia is committed to the diligent application of technically proven,
economically feasible, environmental protection measures throughout its
exploration, development, mining, processing and decommissioning
activities.
Caledonia on a regular ongoing basis monitors its environmental protection
management programs to ensure their compliance with the applicable
regulatory requirements.
It is the responsibility of all the employees of Caledonia and its
subsidiaries to carry out their employment activities in accordance with
this code of practice. Operational line management has the direct
responsibility for regular environmental protection management.
(signed) (signed)
S. E. Hayden, J. Johnstone,
Chairman of the Board, President and Vice-President Operations and
Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer
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2003 HIGHLIGHTS
- Resumed mining at Barbrook and achieved 6,000 tpm mining rate;
- Refurbished metallurgical plant at Barbrook, commissioned the
resin-in-leach circuit and continued metallurgical testwork;
- Recruited a General Manager - South Africa as initial step in
strengthening senior staff in South Africa;
- Strengthened management at the Barbrook Mine by recruiting
additional senior operations manager and department heads;
- Identified the Roodepoort exploration area at Eersteling which
potentially hosts a low-grade gold open-pit;
- Recruited senior exploration staff for the Rooipoort and Roodepoort
exploration properties in South Africa.
- Commenced exploration drilling for stratigraphic evaluation of the
Rooipoort platinum exploration property. In all 14 holes totalling
3,305 meters were completed during the year;
- At the Mulonga Plain diamond exploration property in Zambia our
joint-venture partner carried out ground geophysical and mineral
indicator sampling and added the Lukulu licence area to the Mulonga
Plain joint-venture area;
- Implemented a centralised geoscience information system (GIS) in the
Johannesburg office.
- Raised $10.2 million financing from arms-length private placement
and exercise of warrants and options;
- Redesigned the Caledonia website.
2004 OBJECTIVES
- Return the Barbrook Gold Mine in South Africa to economic gold
production;
- Develop additional gold reserves/resources at the Barbrook mine;
- Explore potential for low gold grade open-pit at Eersteling's
Roodepoort property in South Africa;
- Identify platinum resource at Eersteling's Rooipoort property in
South Africa;
- Test feasibility of producing an economic cobalt concentrate from
Nama property in Zambia;
- Seek joint-venture partner to commence an exploration program at the
Kadola copper/cobalt property in Zambia.;
- Encourage and support our joint venture partners in their
exploration for diamonds at the Kikerk Lake property ,Canada and on
the Mulonga Plain joint venture in Zambia;
- Conduct a bulk sampling program on the Goedgevonden diamond property
in South Africa and conduct a limited washing program on the old
dumps and pits to collect a 100ct parcel of stones which can be
assessed to establish the coloured stone potential of the property;
- Recruit additional senior staff for the South African operations as
they develop;
- Strengthen the Board of Directors of Caledonia to address recent
changes in Corporate Governance Regulations;
- Adopt a Code of Ethics and relevant charters to Caledonia;
- Evaluate listing Caledonia on American (AMEX) and London (LSE) Stock
Exchanges;
- As necessary, arrange financing to support the activities required
to meet these objectives.
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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS (1) Filon Sur to June 30 for year 2000 only.
2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
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FINANCIAL - C$ 000'S
Revenue from Sales 646 27 124 6,623 14,701
Gross Profit (Loss) (3,068) (103) (126) 304 2,090
Expenses (General and Administration,
Interest and Amortization) 1,834 1,578 1,130 2,143 3,853
Net Income (Loss) - before Write-Downs (4,835) (1,754) (1,195) 7,412 3,082
Net Income (Loss) - after Write-Downs (14,556) (4,331) (1,195) 7,412 (7,460)
Cash 4,179 1,864 90 75 51
Current Assets 4,573 2,094 184 200 2,179
Assets 19,335 24,767 24,973 25,063 33,189
Current Liabilities 790 1,336 2,701 2,556 5,143
Long Term Liabilities 1,363 1,280 1,813 1,813 21,747
Working Capital (Deficiency) 3,783 758 (2,517) (2,356) (2,964)
Shareholders' Equity 17,182 22,151 20,459 20,694 6,299
Total Capital Expenditures 187 300 - - 345
Expenditures on Mineral Properties 2,092 624 23 120 353
Financing Raised 9,528 5,174 1,078 979 497
SHARE INFORMATION
Market Capitalization ($ Thousands) 105,955 86,836 9,086 10,374 3,441
Shares Outstanding (Thousands) 252,274 211,795 165,202 148,202 68,830
Warrants & Options (Thousands) 27,348 28,055 19,566 7,566 7,566
Earnings (Loss) per Share (0.06) (0.02) (0.01) 0.08 (0.12)
TSE Share Price High 0.610 0.44 0.09 0.35 0.15
TSE Share Price Low 0.215 0.060 0.04 0.05 0.05
TSE Share Volume (Thousands) 99,233 81,234 22,310 22,939 16,397
NASDAQ Share Price High (US$) 0.39 0.281 0.06 0.18 0.09
NASDAQ Share Price Low (US$) 0.16 0.040 0.02 0.03 0.03
NASDAQ Share Volume (Thousands) 440,811 271,404 74,714 61,919 34,815
OPERATING RESULTS(1)
Gold Production (Ounces) 1,187 52 114 14,558 32,300
Silver Production (Ounces) 42 4 - 122,665 240,675
Average Cost per Ounce Gold (US $) Sold 3,129 - - 240 204
Average Revenue per Ounce Gold (U $) Sold 402 - - 285 288
Year End Gold Resource (Thousand Ounces) 2,478 2,489 2,930 2,930 3,487
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
In late 2002 it was decided to re-commence commercial scale mining operations at
the Barbrook Mine in South Africa. Since then work has been carried out to
refurbish the mine, metallurgical plant and other surface infrastructure. Mining
commenced in January 2003 and the first gold was produced during the second
quarter 2003. Commercial scale mining operations were achieved during the third
quarter 2003. The plant start-up was delayed by a decision to install a Resin
pumped-cell leach carousel in preference to a conventional RIL circuit. The ore
mined underground has had a higher gold content than was anticipated. However
gold recoveries from this material did not meet expectations. A number of
metallurgical studies and tests have been conducted which have resulted in
changes and additions to the metallurgical plant circuit. This work will
continue in 2004. Barbrook has recently commissioned an economic study for a
full-plant Biox(R) process of gold recovery which has been successful in
treating refractory gold ores, similar to those at Barbrook, since 1988. The
installation of the Biox(R) technology should allow Barbrook to process all of
its different ore types and lead to greater mining flexibility.
During 2003 exploration work continued on the Mulonga Plain diamond joint
venture in Zambia and at the Kikerk Lake diamond joint-venture in Northern
Canada.
In the fourth quarter of 2003 Caledonia undertook a stratigraphic diamond drill
program on Eersteling's wholly owned Rooipoort property east of Potgietersrus in
South Africa that is highly prospective for platinum group minerals ("PGM"). The
second-phase drill program was started in January 2004. Data recovered will be
used to focus the next drilling program which is intended to define an initial
PGM resource at Rooipoort.
Further details of Caledonia's properties are to be found elsewhere in this
report. The latest information and maps on all Caledonia's properties and
interests can be found on the Caledonia website http://www.caledoniamining.com
In early 2004 Caledonia gave notice of its intent, subject to obtaining the
necessary and regulatory approvals, to convert the shares held by the minority
shareholders into redeemable preference shares, redeem them and subsequently
delist Eersteling from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ("JSE"). This will result
in Caledonia owning 100% of Eersteling's of gold assets and the Rooipoort
platinum project.
As a result of succession planning efforts, and to strengthen the operating team
in South Africa, Caledonia has added senior staff in South Africa. It is
anticipated that further senior personnel will be added during 2004.
As can be seen from these financial statements, Caledonia continues to remain
largely debt free. It will continue to focus its efforts on advancing its
assets. An amount of $9.5 million, net of financing costs was raised during 2003
from private placements and the exercise of warrants. During early 2003, $1.2
million, net of financing costs, was raised from the portion of the private
placement carried over from December 2002 and from the exercise of warrants. A
further $5 million, gross, was raised through a private placement in August
2003. In the period from November 27, 2003 to January 6, 2004 a total of 8.3
million warrants were exercised raising $2.5 million. During March and April
2004, 2.8 million warrants were exercised raising $545,000. Currently Caledonia
is raising up to $20 million through the sale of 61 million units in a private
placement. During 2004, Caledonia intends to extend this focus to include the
addition of income producing assets in order to fund its activities and further
acquisitions.
My thanks to Caledonia's management, directors, staff, joint venture partners,
and particularly to our shareholders for supporting Caledonia during the
challenges and opportunities of another year. The management and directors look
forward to your continued confidence as we work diligently towards the objective
of building Caledonia into a significant international mining company.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
(signed)
S. E. Hayden, May 4th, 2004
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION DECEMBER 31, 2003
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Expressed in Canadian Dollars
This discussion and analysis of the consolidated operating results and
financial condition of the Caledonia Mining Corporation (the "Company",
"Caledonia") for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002
should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and
related notes. The Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes have been
prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP").
Caledonia was formed in February 1992 and is listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange as "CAL" and on Nasdaq OTC BB as "CALVF".
VISION AND STRATEGY
The Company is focussed on exploration activities in Canada and Southern
Africa, some through joint venture arrangements, and the production of gold in
South Africa. The Company has a strong management team and Board of Directors
with diverse expertise in gold production, mineral exploration, mine
development, finance and marketing. The goal of the Company is to grow the asset
base through successful exploration activity and to increase gold production in
South Africa.
Caledonia continues to focus on the re-start of the Barbrook mine in South
Africa in order to establish a production base. Simultaneously, exploration
activities are being undertaken on prospective diamond, gold and platinum
properties. In order to extend its influence in greenfields areas or other areas
of exceptional exploration merit, Caledonia seeks to establish preferred status
relationships and/or strategic alliances with well-managed exploration companies
through existing or new joint ventures. The Company's primary growth strategy is
focussed on Southern Africa.
Caledonia believes that the gold mining industry is in a new, long-term
uptrend in the gold price. The $US gold price has not disappointed and Caledonia
management believes gold bullion and gold shares remain in the early stages of a
long-term bull market that could last for some years. Some believe that the gold
price could exceed its 1980 high of US $875 per ounce. As a result, Caledonia is
not hedged.
Similarly, the prices of base metals, principally copper, have reached
levels not seen in a decade or longer. This makes Caledonia's Zambian base metal
properties more attractive and Caledonia will actively seek joint venture
parties to advance its Nama and Kadola properties. Caledonia intends to carry
out further work on its Nama cobalt/copper property in Zambia to produce an
economic cobalt /copper concentrate.
With the expectations of an improving gold and base metal prices over the
long term, Caledonia is following the strategy of diversification through the
search for diamonds, gold, platinum group metals and base metals. This activity
is being undertaken through joint ventures or direct exploration expenditures.
The next few years should be exciting for Caledonia shareholders as itis
uniquely positioned to develop its gold production base and base metals projects
and participate in the rewards of the diamond joint ventures and platinum
exploration projects.
CORE BUSINESSES
GOLD MINING
BARBROOK MINES LIMITED
The 100% owned Barbrook Mines Limited ("Barbrook") is located near the
town of Barberton in the Mpumalanga province of the Republic of South Africa.
Pretoria and Johannesburg are approximately 375 km to the west. Barberton is the
natural and historic centre of the Barberton gold mining district. The town has
a history of
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gold mining dating back more than 100 years. The Barbrook property, which covers
an area of 10,625 acres and extends for a distance of about 28 km along strike,
represents a consolidation of about 20 old mines.
The Barbrook gold deposits occur in the Barberton Greenstone belt, the
host for the other gold deposits in the area. The belt is of Archaen age and
includes some of the oldest volcanic and sedimentary rocks in South Africa. The
belt trends southwest to the northeast and has been intruded and deformed by
various granite plutons at the margins. The Barbrook property covers two
steeply-dipping, banded iron formations oriented in an east-west direction.
These two shear zones, called the Zwartkoppie and Barbrook lines are the host to
the Barbrook gold deposits.
During 1997, prior to the suspension of activities, the mine was operating
at a rate of 17,000 tonnes per month and the process plant was operating at
about 20,000 tonnes per month of underground ore. The plant has, in the past,
processed oxide ore at rates in excess of 30,000 tonnes per month. Through 2000,
operations remained suspended at Barbrook due to a continuing low gold price.
The underground mine was operated on a very small-scale basis in early-mid
2001 to generate cash flow to enable the plant and the mine to be re-started.
This operation was terminated in September 2001 due to uneconomic operation at a
low production rate. The mine was returned to a care and maintenance basis.
The design capacity of the metallurgical plant is 30,000 to 40,000 tonnes
per month for free-milling oxide ores, or up to 25,000 tonnes per month for the
harder, metallurgically more complex, refractory sulphide ores. Caledonia has
recognised that these throughput levels exceed the current capacity of the
underground mine.
The Barbrook mine gold reserves and resources are as follows:
GOLD RESERVES & RESOURCES (UNDILUTED) - AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2003
GOLD GRADE -
CATEGORY TONNES G/TONNE GOLD OUNCES
- -------- ------ ------- -----------
RESERVES
Proven 187,983 5.84 35,270
Probable 55,213 6.35 11,253
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TOTAL 243,196 5.95 46,554
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RESOURCES
Measured 473,536 2.94 44,690
Indicated 1,284,951 5.58 230,361
Inferred 8,781,652 5.76 1,626,165
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TOTAL 10,540,139 5.61 1,901,217
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TOTAL MINERAL RESERVES
& RESOURCES 10,783,335 5.62 1,947,772
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The reserve and resource estimates were certified by Mr. David Grant,
C.Geol., FGS, Pr.Sci.Nat., an independent consultant and "Independent Qualified
Person" as required by National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities
Administrators.
In total, the reserves and resources have increased by 22,000 tonnes when
the 2003 mined tonnage is considered. Generally however, the categories assigned
to reserves and resources in 2003 are lower than those of 2002. This is the
result of using more stringent category definitions in the tabulation and of the
availability of more geological information.
However, in the first half of 2004, continued drilling and development
have shown that an increase in reserves/resources is likely in 2004.
Mining at Barbrook is from underground using an open-stope, sub-level
benching method. Broken ore is transported to the surface crushing area along
the main 10 level haulage way. At present all workings are on or above the main
10 level haulage. A decline shaft is currently being developed on the Taylors
ore zone to access the ore block below 10 level.
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In the metallurgical processing plant, the broken ore is de-slimed to 2mm,
crushed to minus 15mm size and stored in a coarse ore storage bin. From this bin
ore is fed to the 250 kW Vecor primary ball mill and then to the flotation
circuit which includes both rougher and cleaner circuits. Flotation concentrate
with a gold grade of 30 to 40 g/t is re-ground in the Sala 90 kW regrind mill to
produce a product of 95% -25i which is pumped to the 2-stage Aachen
pre-oxidation circuit and thence to the resin-in-leach circuit. Gold is
recovered from the loaded resin in the elution and electrowinning circuits. Gold
electrowinning is located in the smelt house and produces high-grade gold
bullion bars.
Bullion is transported on a random schedule to the Rand Refinery where it
is refined.
Tailings are pumped to the tailings deposition area located about 3km from
the mine site. Tailings deposition operations are managed by a contractor.
There is a full mine infrastructure at Barbrook including administration
areas, change-house, lamp room, security barracks, training and first aid rooms,
mine stores, engineering/maintenance workshops, assay and metallurgical
laboratories, explosive magazines and the tailings deposition area.
The required regulatory and environmental practices for Barbrook have been
evaluated, risk assessments have been carried out and the required Codes of
Practices drawn up and implemented. Barbrook was granted its Section 9 permanent
mining authorization in March 2003.
The present metallurgical circuit is designed to treat 6,000 to 8,000
tonnes per month. This throughput can be increased to 10,000 tonnes per month as
the underground and stope development progresses and provides greater mining
flexibility. The on-site, un-utilized, 1300 kW drive ball milling circuit can
process sulphide-ore up to 20,000 tonnes per month.
EERSTELING GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED
The 96.2% owned Eersteling Gold Mining Company Limited ("Eersteling"), is
located 36 km from the town of Pietersburg in the rolling terrain of the
Northern Province of the Republic of South Africa. Pretoria and Johannesburg are
250 km and 300 km, respectively, to the south.
The first gold discovered in South Africa was on a farm named "Eersteling"
which was located near the village of Marabastad, 30 km southeast of
Pietersburg. Mining started in May 1874 and continued until the second
Anglo-Boer War (1899 - 1902) when the mine was shut down. The mining rights of
the fragmented mining and exploration properties were consolidated. On July 16
1987, Eersteling Gold Mining Company Limited was formed and was listed on the
JSE. However, due to the current illiquidity of trading and the high cost of
maintaining the listed company, subject to obtaining the necessary approvals it
is intended to convert the share held by the minority shareholders into
redeemable preference shares, redeem them and subsequently delist Eersteling
from the JSE in mid 2004. This will result in Eersteling becoming 100% owned by
Caledonia.
The Eersteling mine property has an area of 47,000 acres, extends for a
distance of about 25 km and is located in the Pietersburg Greenstone belt which
is of Archaean age and which consists of an upper and lower sequence. The upper
sequence is mainly conglomerate, grit and sandstone. The lower sequence is
undifferentiated mafic and ultramafic volcanic rocks and intrusives, with banded
iron formation and chert. The feature that most dominates gold mineralization in
the area is the Willemse shear.
In 2002, Eersteling obtained the Rooipoort platinum prospect from Anglo
American Platinum Corporation ("Amplats"). The property is about 30 km southwest
of the Eersteling metallurgical plant and is located in an area that is
presently undergoing a surge in platinum group metal exploration. In the third
quarter of 2003, an exploration drilling program was commenced on the Rooipoort
property and is continuing in 2004.
Eersteling has also identified a near-surface gold exploration prospect
("Roodepoort") which will be tested during 2004. The Roodepoort gold property,
located 22 km north east of the Eersteling mine area and 8 km east of the
Zandrivier mine area, is situated on an area of historical gold mining and an
unusual gold-bearing albitite intrusive (a hydrothermally altered granodiorite).
Grab samples have returned values of up to 2g/t gold from pyritic portions of
this unit and values greater than 16g/t gold from younger shear zones. Detailed
soil sampling has been completed over a 2,500m x 1,500m area. Soil samples have
been analysed for gold at the "Low-level Gold" laboratory facility of Genalysis
in Perth, Western Australia. Results have been received and are being evaluated.
The open pit potential for Roodepoort for a large lower grade operation has
never previously been evaluated. Drilling is planned in mid-year on targets
generated from the soil sampling program and previous data of Roodepoort.
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The Eersteling mine gold resource estimate is based on the data from early
1997, before the mine was placed on a care and maintenance basis and is as
follows:
GOLD RESOURCES (UNDILUTED) - AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2003
GOLD GRADE - GOLD
RESOURCE CATEGORY TONNES G/TONNE OUNCES
- ----------------- --------- ------------ -------
Measured 60,527 7.43 14,457
Indicated 537,232 7.78 134,382
Inferred 2,048,961 5.79 381,600
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TOTAL MINERAL RESOURCE 2,646,720 6.23 530,439
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In 2002 Eersteling applied for its required Section 9 permanent mining
permit that was granted during April 2003. The mine has been on a care and
maintenance basis since early 1997 when production was halted due to low gold
prices.
MARKETING
All gold bullion production is refined by Rand Refinery in Germiston and
sold to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa under contract.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
The key performance factor of a gold mine is the ability to produce gold
at a cost per ounce that is low enough to pay all obligations and generate an
acceptable return to shareholders. The price of gold is established in an
international market and is considered a commodity. The Rand price of gold in
the future will play a large part in determining whether the South African gold
mines can be profitably operated.
CAPABILITY TO DELIVER RESULTS
The successful operation of mining and exploration depends on the availability
of in situ resources, experienced and skilled management and employees and the
financial resources to be able to carry out the work and support the corporate
body.
In 2003 and early 2004 additions have been made to the corporate staff at
senior levels to strengthen the management, exploration and operations team in
South Africa and to address some of the succession planning needs of Caledonia.
Amongst others, these include the senior appointments of:
- Dr. Trevor Pearton as a Director of Barbrook and Eersteling. Dr. Pearton
controls the geological and ore development programs at both mines. He has
extensive experience in the mine geology of the mines in the Barberton area;
- Mr. Jacques du Plessis as General Manager, South Africa, responsible for
all South African operations. Mr. du Plessis is a graduate mining engineer and
holds BSc and MBA degrees. He has extensive experience in the South African
mining industry including 15 years in managerial positions. His experience
includes managerial experience in the Greenstone mines in the Barbrook area.
Most recently, Mr. du Plessis was General Manager for the mine contracting
division of the largest South African contracting company;
- Mr. John Blaine, Professional Geologist and Consulting Geologist, as
Exploration Manager Africa responsible for all African exploration projects;
- Mr. Bruce Cumming as Chief Geologist Africa and the Project Manager of
Eersteling's Rooipoort platinum and Roodepoort gold exploration projects;
- Mr. Kevin Buyskes as the Manager of Barbrook Mines Limited. Mr. Buyskes
has extensive operating and mine managment experience in the South African
greenstone mines including those in the Barberton area; and
- Mr. Mike Tombs as Financial Manager Africa responsible for all financial
and accounting matters. Mr.Tombs is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants and holds an MBA degree. He has extensive accounting and
financial experience in the mining industry in Southern Africa including several
years with the Anglovaal Group.
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- Ms. Anne Pearton as Head of Geological Information Systems for the
Caledonia Group. Ms. Pearton is based at the Caledonia head office in
Johannesburg.
With the above senior staff recruitment, the planned 2004 work program on the
properties can now be adequately managed.
The financings of 2003 and that of April/May 2004 will allow Caledonia to carry
out the planned development of its projects throughout 2004 and into 2005. The
2003 financing has allowed Caledonia to pay off most of its debt to its officers
and it is now largely debt free.
OPERATIONAL REVIEW
BARBROOK MINES LIMITED
Barbrook was re-started in January 2002, mining a low-tonnage, high grade
payshoot to provide cash flow to finance rehabilitation of the mine, planned to
re-start processing at a rate of 6,000 tonnes per month, and to pilot test the
new process technology for gold recovery developed by Caledonia. However, due to
poor economic returns on the low tonnage, high-grade ore, operations were
suspended in April 2002. A full geological and mining re-evaluation was carried
out on the Taylors orebody from May 2002 which has lead to the rehabilitation of
the mine and plant and the resumption of operations during the 2nd quarter of
2003. The characteristics of the Taylors ore fed to the plant in 2003 were not
as defined in earlier test work and gold recoveries were below projections. The
ore was much more refractory with considerably more arsenopyritic content than
expected, although these ores are of higher grade than the pyritic ore types
tested previously. A number of alternative metallurgical circuits have been
tested and circuit improvements have been identified. The installation of a
cleaner flotation circuit during the 4th quarter of 2003 assisted flotation gold
recovery but cyanide leach gold recoveries were still below expectations. A
series of laboratory and pilot plant tests are continuing and changes to the
metallurgical plant circuit are being made during the first half of 2004. These
changes include the installation of an additional cleaner flotation circuit to
increase the gold grade of the flotation concentrate and more aggressive oxygen
addition to the reground flotation concentrate prior to leaching in the
Resin-in-Leach (RIL) section. The resin elution section is also being enlarged
to give more flexibility in operation of the RIL section. Caledonia is further
evaluating `ultra-fine milling' and `whole-plant Biox(R)' metallurgical
processes to determine whether further recovery improvements and improved
economics can be attained. As future test work is completed and following a
feasibility study, more revisions to the metallurgical plant are expected.
The mineability, geology, and mineralization of the Taylors ore body,
which is the main operating area of the mine, was re-evaluated and re-modelled
during 2002 to determine the optimum mining methods to minimize grade dilution.
Mining has commenced in the Taylors ore zone between 10 and 7 levels. Geological
sampling and evaluation on adjacent blocks in the Taylors zone is ongoing.
Development and stope tonnages from this area will supplement the present
production allowing the mill throughput to be increased to the 8,000 tonnes per
month range. Bulk ore samples from the Taylors and the Daylight/Victory zones
have been taken and will be tested to confirm the metallurgical amenability of
this material in a Biox(R) circuit. Previous Biox(R) tests on Barbrook
concentrates showed gold leach recovery in excess of 90%. If the new Biox(R)
tests, as anticipated, prove positive, the Daylight/Victory area will provide
the plant with a readily accessible additional ore source of higher than average
grade ore. Development is now in progress on 10-level which is the main haulage
level to access two known ore shoots that extend 110 vertical meters above
10-level. To ensure the continuity of the ore supply from the Taylors ore zone,
development has started on a decline shaft which will provide access to the
Taylors zone below the 10 level elevation. The mine has now embarked on an
aggressive development program to access the lower portions of the Taylors,
Victory, Daylight, Crescent and Browns ore zones.
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The Barbrook metallurgical plant was re-commissioned during the 2nd
quarter of 2003. The results achieved are as follows:
BARBROOK MINE - 2003 PRODUCTION RESULTS
Ore mined Tonnes 24,723
Development advance Meters 1,189
Ore trammed from mine Tonnes 33,740
Ore milled Tonnes 28,785
Grade milled g/t 8.4
Gold recovered Ounces 1,078
Because of the extreme variability of the Barbrook ore types, the higher
gold grades associated with the refractory arsenopyritic ore zones and lower
gold metallurgical recoveries associated with these highly refractory ore types,
Barbrook has commissioned Goldfields of Johannesburg South Africa to carry out
an economic study for the design and installation of a full-plant Biox(R)
process of gold recovery. Goldfields are internationally recognised for their
expertise and experience in the bacterial oxidation of refractory gold ores such
as those found at Barbrook. Caledonia believes that the Goldfields Biox(R)
technology, successfully used since 1988 at the Barberton Mines complex, located
next to Barbrook will be amenable to all of the different ore types at Barbrook.
Previous test work showed over 90% gold recovery on samples of the Barbrook
flotation concentrate. If implemented, the Biox(R) plant will be sized to take
concentrates from Caledonia's other mines and from toll processing.
EERSTELING GOLD MINE
The mine has been on a care and maintenance basis since early 1997 when
production was halted due to low gold prices.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
For the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company recorded a net loss,
after write downs, of $ 14.6 million ($0.063 per share) compared to a net loss
of $4.3 million ($0.023 per share) in 2002 and a net loss of $1.2 million
($0.008 per share) in 2001. The loss in 2003 resulted mainly from the write down
of mineral properties of $9.8 million and losses from operations of $4.8
million. There was a mineral property write down of $2.6 million in 2002 and
none in 2001. The loss from operating activities of $4.8 million has increased
from $1.7 million in 2002 and $1.2 in 2001 reflecting a higher level of activity
associated with efforts in 2003 to refurbish the Barbrook operation and
increased amortization and general and administrative expenses. In 2003 general
and administrative expense includes a charge of $0.076 million for stock option
grant expense as compared to $0.209 million in 2002. Prior to 2002 there is no
stock option grant expense recorded in the accounts.
In 2003, the gold mining industry enjoyed some strengthening in the gold
price, which was largely offset in South Africa by a strengthening of the South
African Rand relative to the US dollar. In Rand terms, the price remained fairly
constant throughout 2003. The improvement in the precious and base metals market
helped Caledonia to obtain private placement financing in January and August
2003. This allowed management to continue to bring the Barbrook mine back into
production and to modify the process plant as recommended by metallurgical
tests. The financing also allowed Caledonia to undertake a stratigraphical
drilling program at the Rooipoort platinum exploration project.
The financing allowed Caledonia to significantly reduce its short-term
loan debt. Throughout 2003, the primary focus of management was on the
continuation of operations without incurring significant debt, the continuing
development of the asset base of Caledonia and the procurement of longer term
financing.
In 2003, the main contributor to revenue was the Barbrook gold mine in
South Africa.
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OUTLOOK
The production and sale of gold for 2004 is difficult to estimate, and
will depend upon the rate and timing of the commercial production achieved at
the Barbrook gold mine.
In the future, if the new Biox(R) process tests prove positive, the
Daylight/Victory ore zone could provide the Barbrook plant with a readily
accessible, additional source of higher than average grade ore. As mentioned
above, development is now in progress on 10 level to access to other known ore
shoots which extend 110 vertical meters above 10 level at Barbrook. To ensure
continuity of the ore supply from the Taylors ore zone, development has started
on a decline shaft which will provide access to the Taylors zone below the 10
level elevation. The mine has also embarked on an aggressive development program
to access the lower portions of the Taylors, Victory/Daylight, Crescent and
Browns ore zones, all part of the Barbrook underground infrastructure.
Caledonia intends, subject to a sustainable economic Rand gold price and
favourable Roodepoort exploration results to re-commence commercial production
at Eersteling at some time in the future.
EXPLORATION AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
GOLD PROPERTY
ROODEPOORT
The Roodepoort gold property situated 22 km north east of the Eersteling
gold plant and 8 km east of the Zandrivier mine area, is situated on an area of
historical gold mining with an unusual gold-bearing "albitite" intrusive (a
hydrothermally altered granodiorite). To date, grab samples have returned values
of up to 2g/t gold from pyritic portions of this unit and values greater than
16g/t gold from younger shear zones.
The open pit potential of Roodepoort for a large low grade operation has
never been evaluated. As more information becomes available, the economics of an
open pit mining operation will be assessed.
DIAMOND PROPERTIES
KIKERK LAKE
In 2001 and 2002, Caledonia announced the discoveries of two
diamondiferous kimberlites, "Potentilla" and "Stellaria", on the Kikerk Lake
property in Nunavut Canada, by its joint venture partner and operator of the
property, Ashton Mining of Canada Inc. ("Ashton"). The two kimberlite pipes are
approximately 700 metres apart.
A total of 100 heavy mineral samples were collected from the property
during the 2003 summer season. This sampling consisted of follow-up work in six
separate areas using detailed sample grids and fences. The summer work focussed
primarily on indicator dispersion trains and isolated anomalies outside the
Potentilla/Stellaria kimberlite area.
All samples collected in 2003 were shipped to Ashton's laboratory and are
currently awaiting processing. No results have been received to date.
The Kikerk Lake property consists of 15 mineral leases currently pending
approval by the Nunavut Mining Recorder. These leases cover 38,737.5 acres
(15,677 hectares).
Ashton has not yet finalised the program for 2004. They anticipate that
work in 2004 will focus on generating new targets by collecting approximately
250 heavy mineral samples. No drilling or geophysics is planned at this time.
Caledonia currently has a 17.5% interest in the Kikerk Lake property,
Ashton holds a 52.5% interest, having incurred in excess of $750,000 in
exploration expenditures on the property. This interest can be increased to
59.5% if Ashton funds Caledonia's share of the costs through to a completed
feasibility study. The remaining 30% interest is held by Stornoway Diamond
Corporation.
MULONGA PLAIN
Caledonia has a joint venture agreement with BHP World Exploration Inc.
and its affiliate Motapa Diamonds Inc., ("Motapa") collectively "the BHP
Entity", on the Mulonga Plain, Kashiji Plain and Lukulu licences in Western
Zambia. Motapa is the project operator on behalf of the Joint Venture. The BHP
Entity is now vested with a 60%
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participating interest and Caledonia has the remaining 40% interest. In terms of
the joint venture, the BHP Entity will continue to fund operations through the
completion of a feasibility study at which point their interest will increase to
75%. Caledonia will then have various options including that of BHP funding the
project through to commercial production.
The Mulonga Plain licence area is located in Western Zambia, between the
Zambezi river and the Angolan border. Work on the Mulonga Plain anomaly in 2003
focussed on detailed data interpretation and development of a more constrained
geological model of the Mulonga Plain region. The eastern portion of the Mulonga
Plain anomaly has been identified as having a higher probability for an initial
kimberlite discovery in the Mulonga Plain project area. Motapa intends to expand
airborne geophysical coverage in this eastern area in 2004 with the objective of
continuing drill testing in 2004 or 2005.
KASHIJI PLAIN
This licence area is located in northwest Zambia, adjacent to the Angolan
border. The BHP Entity field work completed during 2003 consisted of ground
geophysical and mineral indicator sampling work focussed on locating the Chundra
Falls diamond and indicator-mineral anomaly and wide spaced indicator-mineral
sampling on the recently acquired Lukulu licence area. Ground magnetic surveys
were completed on 24 airborne magnetic geophysical anomalies. Ground gravity
surveys were completed on 10 of these anomalies and indicator mineral samples
were collected on 16 targets.
In late 2003, the BHP Entity joint venture added the Lukulu licence area
to its land holdings. The Lukulu licence consists of 1,900 km(2) and is
immediately adjacent to the south-east portion of the Kashiji licence area.
Approximately 40 wide spaced indicator mineral samples were collected on the
Lukulu licence in 2003 to provide closure of the diamond and ilmenite anomaly
and better define an airborne magnetic survey block that will be contract
surveyed in 2004.
Future work planned for the Kashiji and Lukulu licences consists of
stream sediment and infill sampling around the Chundra Falls area and additional
airborne magnetic survey work followed by ground geophysical and geochemical
work as needed to define drill targets. Upon completion of this target
definition phase, a drill testing program in both the Chundra Falls and the
south east portion of the Kashiji licence will be finalised.
GOEDGEVONDEN
Caledonia has signed a Prospecting and Option Agreement over the
Goedgevonden diamond bearing kimberlite pipe located approximately 20 kilometres
north of the Stilfontein gold mine in the Klerksdorp district of the North West
Province in South Africa. In early 2002, Caledonia signed Prospecting and Option
Agreements over adjacent areas of interest, including the exploration rights to
the Syferfontein kimberlite pipe that is located about 1 km north east of the
Goedgevonden pipe and other adjacent areas of interest.
Previous prospecting activities carried out in the mid 1970's on
Goedgevonden indicated that the pipe is oval in shape and covers a surface area
of approximately 27,000 square metres. This work also confirms that the pipe was
drill intersected at a depth of 425 metres, and that further down dip extensions
remain undefined. Previous drilling reported an average diamond content of 35 to
45 cpht, with one hole yielding 65 cpht. A fair portion of the diamonds
recovered from the drilling were gem quality with a notable tendency toward pink
coloured diamonds.
Caledonia conducted a stratagem geophysical survey in 2001 prior to
planning a preliminary drilling program in 2002. The preliminary drilling
program consisted of 7", 8" and 12"diameter reverse circulation drill holes, the
collection of the drill samples and diamond recovery. Four holes were drilled in
the centre of the pipe, three to a depth of 150 metres, and the other to 120
metres. The three remaining holes were drilled to delineate the pipe in more
detail. All of the 7 holes drilled entered the kimberlite at a depth of about 6
metres, and the 4 centrally-located holes were stopped whilst still in the
kimberlite. A total of about 56 tonnes of drilling sample was collected and
processed through a Van Eck and Lurie dense-media separation ("DMS") plant and
wet Sortex machine. From the diamond recoveries it was confirmed that the
Goedgevonden pipe was diamondiferous, and sufficient gem-quality diamonds were
recovered to warrant a larger bulk sample.
Compilation of base plans is complete and re-compilation of historical
data is in progress prior to commencement of bulk sampling later in 2004. In the
meantime, a limited washing operation will be conducted from the old pits and
dumps to collect an approximately 100ct parcel of stones to give a wider
appreciation of possible coloured stones in the kimberlite.
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PLATINUM PROPERTIES
ROOIPOORT
During 2002 Caledonia acquired via Eersteling, the Rooipoort platinum
prospect, located about 30 km south west of Eersteling's gold mine in the
Mokopane (Potgietersrus) area of the Limpopo province of South Africa.
A total of 3,305 meters of drilling in 14 holes was completed in the
planned 15 hole programme during 2003. Drill holes siting was based on the
results of a soil geochemical survey completed during the 3rd quarter of 2003
and which is assisting in the interpretation of the stratigraphy of the Bushveld
Complex underlying this relatively poorly-exposed property. A further 5 holes
have been completed to date in 2004 with 2 in progress and a further 2 planned
in order to complete this phase of work. Encouraging results are being received
that is providing valuable information to define the stratigraphy of the
Rooipoort target area. This stratigraphic interpretation will be used to define
the next drilling phase. This next drilling program is intended to define an
initial mineral resource at Rooipoort and is scheduled to commence in mid 2004.
Additional prospecting rights have been acquired over 342 hectares
immediately adjoining the Rooipoort property to the south on the farm
Grasvalley. Application for a Prospecting Permit from the Department of Minerals
and Energy has been submitted to enable drilling to commence on this new area.
In the meantime, soil geochemical survey and mapping will be extended to better
cover this exposed area.
The map termed the "Rooipoort Platinum Project" shown on Caledonia's
website provides an appreciation of the exploration activity that has been
carried out on the Rooipoort property.
BASE METAL PROPERTIES
NAMA
Caledonia Nama Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caledonia,
holds five contiguous exploration licences in northern Zambia which host
open-pittable near-surface low grade cobalt /copper mineralization. The
2001/2002 soil-sampling program carried out jointly by Caledonia and BHP
Billiton was completed over the majority of the remaining licence area. This
program identified a number of high priority anomalous targets within the
required geological setting. These targets should be followed up in the search
for the suspected presence of larger, deeper, sulphide ore bodies. With the
recent substantial increase in the price of copper, Caledonia will search for
joint venture partners for the exploration of the potential deeper sulphide-ore
zones.
In the second quarter of 2004 a mini bulk sample will be excavated at Nama
and will then undergo screening tests and heavy media/gravity separation tests
in South Africa. Subject to satisfactory results, a larger tonnage sample will
be screened and processed on site to produce a suitable cobalt concentrate for
testing through a Zambian smelter. If the test is successful and satisfactory
economic terms are obtained, it is expected that a long-term supply contract for
the Nama cobalt/copper concentrate may be negotiated with the Zambian smelter.
Despite the increasing activity at Nama, after several years of relative
low activity, the property carrying value was written down to $1 in December
2003 to comply with the new Canadian accounting standards.
KADOLA
This large exploration property consisting of three contiguous licence
areas was previously joint ventured with Cyprus Amex and is prospective for
copper and cobalt. With the recent substantial increase in the price of copper,
Caledonia will search for joint venture partners for the exploration of the
copper/cobalt potential of Kadola.
The Kadola properties also include the Eureka gold/copper/pyrite anomaly.
With the significant increase in the price of gold and copper, this project area
will be re-evaluated for either joint-venture or for further work by Caledonia.
OUTLOOK
The outlook for the aforementioned exploration properties is difficult to
quantify. Exploration by its nature is speculative with a high degree of risk
accompanied by the potential for high returns. Caledonia manages this risk by
using well-qualified exploration professionals, senior mining company joint
venture partners and by exploring in
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areas which are considered as having a better than average potential for
discovery. The recent "across-the-board" increases in the prices of precious and
base metals should improve exploration expenditures of the major mining
companies and could improve the likelihood of Caledonia negotiating joint
ventures agreements for its remaining wholly-owned exploration properties.
STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
The focus of the Caledonia group of companies is to identify and acquire
properties and projects early in the development cycle, and then add value by
either operating or joint venturing, or disposing of mineral assets at the most
economically opportune time. Caledonia defines its operations as the
acquisition, funding, development, and operation of mineral properties, with the
possibility of divestiture at different points in time on the valuation curve,
possibly when the asset is in production or perhaps when it is at the
exploration stage. The economics of the divestiture decision governs the timing
of any such transaction. Cognisant of the economic risks and vagaries inherent
in the exploration for, and mining of, mineral resources Caledonia will continue
to seek and develop only those mineral assets with the potential to be low cost
producers.
Caledonia continues to focus exploration activities of prospective diamond
properties by developing the properties through joint ventures with senior
producers.
Exploration is a high-risk, high-cost but potentially high-reward
business. Caledonia's strategy in this area is to position itself to participate
in a significant part of the "reward" through joint venture interests in order
to minimize early exploration costs. Caledonia currently has two joint venture
interests in place, each of which is presently conducting aggressive exploration
programmes.
Details of the strategic alliances with joint venture partners have been
discussed above.
INVESTING
During 2003 Caledonia invested $2.3 million on capital assets and mineral
properties as compared to $1.0 million in 2002. Of the total of $2.3 million in
2003, an amount of $2.1 million was invested in South Africa and the balance in
Zambia. The South African investment was spent on Barbrook and Rooipoort.
FINANCING
During the year, $9.5 million was raised from private placements, exercise
of warrants and options as compared to $5.2 million in 2002 and $1.1 million in
2001 (all net of issue costs). The increased financing level reflects improving
investor confidence in gold mining and exploration companies in general.
In the first quarter of 2004, Caledonia raised an amount of $0.7 million
from the exercise of warrants.
As of April 30, 2004, the Company has raised a further amount of
approximately $15.0 million from a private placement. The majority of these
funds will be used to finance the improvements in the processing of gold ore at
Barbrook and exploration activity on the Company's most prospective projects.
Caledonia and its subsidiaries are largely debt-free.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The following table summarizes cash flows and cash on hand ($ thousands):
2003 2002 2001
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Cash 4,179 1,864 90
Working capital (deficiency) 3,783 758 (2,517)
Debt - - -
Cash provided (used) by operating activities (4,865) (2,009) (1,121)
Cash provided (used) by investing activities (2,279) (1,003) 58
Cash provided (used) by financing activities 9,459 4,786 1,078
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As of December 31, 2003 the Company had working capital of $3.8 million as
compared to $0.8 million at December 31, 2002 and a working capital deficiency
of $2.5 million at December 31, 2001. Cash and short term deposits increased
from $1.9 million at the end of 2002 to $4.2 million at December 31, 2003.
During 2003, Caledonia raised $5.7 million in equity financing from two
private placements by issuing 25,280,000 common shares and $3.8 million from the
exercise of 15,093,252 common share purchase warrants and options. Details of
financing activities are presented in note 4 (b) of the notes to the
consolidated financial statements. During 2004 it is expected that further cash
requirements of Caledonia will be met from private placement equity financing
activity (see note 11 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements) and
cash flow from gold production at Barbrook.
USES OF LIQUIDITY
It is the belief of Caledonia that the recent financing by a group of
private investors which to April 30, 2004 has provided gross proceeds of
approximately $15.0 million and the recent exercise of common share purchase
warrants will sustain Caledonia for 2004 and into the year 2005. The resumption
of gold production at Caledonia's Barbrook mine will also generate cash flow in
2004. However, if funds fall short of requirements, Caledonia will undertake
financing options such as private placements with private investors, and if this
is still insufficient for its needs, will investigate either project joint
ventures or project bank funding. The funds raised by the 2004 financing have
been and will be used mainly by Caledonia on its exploration, development and
production activities such as:
- at Barbrook by developing access to ore resources below the 10 level
and to the east along strike, providing continuity of the mining
operations, making capital additions to the Barbrook metallurgical
plant, such as a Biox(R) circuit; and
- by further drilling/possible bulk sampling and processing of
material from Caledonia's Goedgevonden Diamond Project; and
- by further drilling at Caledonia's Rooipoort platinum project; and
- by further bulk sampling and concentration test work on Caledonia's
Nama Cobalt/Copper Project; and
- by further exploration and possible drilling at the Roodepoort gold
property at Eersteling.
The funds raised will be sufficient to move forward with the direct development
of the above assets if the projects are proven to be economically and
technically justified. The Mulonga Plain joint venture with the BHP Entity is
subject to joint venture agreements and is fully funded by the joint venture
partner through to commercial production. Similarly the Kikerk Lake joint
venture with Ashton Mining is fully funded by Ashton. Caledonia continues to
actively review the benefits, to Caledonia and its shareholders, of seeking new
joint venture partners for most, if not all of its exploration properties.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
The Company does not have any significant long-term contractual
obligations or commercial commitments other than its responsibilities pursuant
to two joint venture agreements discussed elsewhere in this document, except as
given below.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS (000'S) TOTAL LESS THAN 1 YEAR 1 TO 5 YEARS AFTER 5 YEARS
- ------------------------------- ----- ---------------- ------------ -------------
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS $ 55 $ 12 $ 42 $ 0
PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS $ 268 $ 68 $200 $ 0
The above are related to the restart of operations at the Barbrook mine
and the South African head office. The company has minor obligations in respect
of licence fees for its exploration and mining properties some of which are paid
by Caledonia's joint venture partners.
QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - 2003
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
000'S EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNT QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER TOTAL YEAR
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BALANCE SHEET
Current assets $ 2,938 $ 1,133 $ 4,623 $ 4,573 $ 4,573
Capital assets 7,899 7,909 8,123 7,471 7,471
Mineral properties 15,915 15,960 16,070 7,212 7,212
Shareholders' equity 24,454 23,057 26,656 17,182 17,182
OPERATIONS
Revenue 53 - 259 334 646
Operating costs 72 1,232 921 1,489 3,714
Costs and expenses (1) 189 174 410 10,753 11,526
Net (loss) for the period (208) (1,406) (1,072) (11,870) (14,556)
Net (loss) per share (2) (0.001) (0.006) (0.004) (0.052) (0.063)
(1) Includes a write down of mineral properties in Zambia and South Africa in
the fourth quarter of $9,759
(2) Represents basic and fully diluted loss per share
The increase in operating costs for the 4th quarter result from an amount of
$76,000 for the expensing of the issue of stock options in the quarter and from
increased activities at Barbrook. The revenue increase is from the increase in
gold production at Barbrook. The significant reduction in carrying value is
explained in Note (1) above which was in part offset by the increase in
exploration activities at the Rooipoort platinum project in South Africa. Gold
production at Barbrook remained below target, due to poor metallurgical
recoveries, despite higher than planned gold feed grades. Metallurgical tests at
Barbrook indicated that more intensive oxidation of the reground flotation
concentrate may increase the overall gold recovery. Further laboratory and pilot
plant test work and potential plant modifications to include this oxidation
technology in the process are planned for the 1st quarter of 2004.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company is subject to a number of risk factors due to the nature of
the mining business in which the Company operates. An investment in the
securities involves a high degree of risk. Investors need to carefully consider
the following risk factors, in addition to the other information contained in
this report.
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MINING INDUSTRY COMPETITION
The mining industry is a highly diverse and competitive international
business. The selection of geographic areas of interest are only limited by the
degree of risk a company is willing to accept by the acquisition of properties
in emerging or developed markets and/or prospecting in explored or virgin
territory. Mining by its nature, is a competitive business in the search for
fresh ground with good exploration potential and the raising of the requisite
capital to move projects forward to production. Globally the mining industry is
prone to cyclical variations in the price for the commodities produced by it, as
dictated by supply and demand factors, speculative factors and industry
controlled marketing cartels. The year 2004 has been a typical example of this
cyclic nature as many precious and base metal prices have increased
significantly in US$ terms. However, these $ increases have not necessarily
translated into local area price increases. Nature provides the ultimate
uncertainty with geological and occasionally climatic surprises. Commensurate
with the acceptance of this risk profile is the potential for high rewards.
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
The exploration, and development of, and the production from mineral
deposits is potentially subject to a number of political, economic and other
risks including:
- cancellation or renegotiation of contracts;
- changes in local and foreign laws and regulations;
- changes in tax laws;
- delays in granting prospecting permissions, mining authorizations
and work permits for foreign management staff;
- environmental controls and permitting;
- expropriation or nationalization of property or assets;
- foreign exchange controls;
- government mandated social expenditures, such as comprehensive
health care for HIV/AIDS infected employees and families;
- import and export regulation, including restrictions on the sale of
their production in foreign currencies;
- industrial relations and the associated stability thereof;
- inflation of cost that is not compensated for by a currency
devaluation;
- requirement that a foreign subsidiary or operating unit have a
domestic joint venture partner, possibly which the foreign entity
must subsidize;
- restrictions on the ability of local operating companies to sell
their production for foreign currencies, and on the ability of such
companies to hold these foreign currencies in offshore and/or local
bank accounts;
- restrictions on the ability of a foreign company to have management
control of exploration and/or development and/or mining operations;
- restrictions on the remittance of dividend and interest payments
offshore;
- retroactive tax or royalty claims;
- risks of loss due to civil strife, acts of war, guerrilla
activities, insurrection and terrorism;
- royalties and tax increases or claims by governmental entities;
- unreliable local infrastructure and services such as power,
communications and transport links; and
- other risks arising out of foreign sovereignty over the areas in
which Caledonia's operations are conducted.
Such risks could potentially arise in any country in which Caledonia operates,
however the risks are regarded as greater in South Africa and Zambia. In South
Africa, the recently-promulgated Mining Legislation and a number of associated
and as yet undefined economic and social issues may result in an increased
political and economic risk weighting of operating in that country.
Consequently, Caledonia's exploration, development and production activities may
be substantially affected by factors beyond Caledonia's control, any of which
could materially adversely affect Caledonia's financial position or results from
operations. Furthermore, in the event of a dispute arising from such activities,
Caledonia may be subject to exclusive jurisdiction of courts outside North
America or may not be successful in subjecting persons to the jurisdiction of
the courts in North America, which could adversely affect the outcome of a
dispute.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported results. Estimates are based on historical
experience and other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances. The Company's accounting policies are those that affect the
Consolidated Financial Statements and are summarized under the "Summary of
Critical Accounting Policies". The critical accounting policies include
accounting for foreign currency translation, capitalization of exploration
expenditures and the recognition of impairment of those assets.
Costs relating to the acquisition, exploration and development of
non-producing resource properties are capitalized until such time as either
economically recoverable reserves are established or the properties are sold or
abandoned. Based on the results at the conclusion of each phase of an
exploration program, properties that are not suitable as prospects are
re-evaluated to determine if future exploration is warranted and that carrying
values are appropriate The decision to capitalize exploration expenditures and
the timing of the recognition that capitalized exploration is unlikely to have
future economic benefits can materially affect the reported earnings of the
Company.
A significant portion of the Company's assets and liabilities are
denominated in South African Rand. Fluctuations in the value of the Rand
relative to the Canadian dollar could have a significant impact on results of
operations. Exchange gains or losses arising from the translation of South
African assets and liabilities are reflected through the income statement in the
period in which they occur.
CHANGES IN CANADIAN ACCOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
2001
Effective January 1, 2001, the Company adopted a new accounting standard
of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accounts ("CICA") in respect of
unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses on long-term monetary items. This
standard significantly changed the accounting for such gains and losses which
were previously deferred and amortized over their fixed and ascertainable life
but are now recognized in the statement of operations as incurred.
2002
During 2002, the Company chose to present the impact of stock-based
compensation as pro-forma information in the notes of the financial statements.
2003
Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted the new recommendations of
the CICA in Handbook Section 3870, "Stock-based compensation and other
stock-based payments". Section 3870 is applied prospectively to all stock-based
payments granted on or after January 1, 2003. The Company has chosen to reflect
the stock-based compensation as an expense in the statement of operations from
that date.
Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted a new accounting standard
of the CICA in respect of the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets.
During the year, the Company reviewed the carrying value of numerous long-lived
assets under the new standard resulting in the recording of valuation
adjustments as disclosed in Note 3 of the financial statements.
2004
The Company will be adopting new accounting guidelines issued by the CICA
in respect of hedging relationships for Canadian reporting purposes. The new
guidelines will be applied at such time as Caledonia undertakes any hedging
contracts. The Company does not anticipate that the new guidelines will have a
material effect on the results of operations and financial condition.
Effective January 1, 2004, the Company will adopt CICA 1100, Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles. CICA 1100 describes what constitutes Canadian
GAAP and its sources. The Company is currently evaluating what impact the
adoption of this new standard will have on the financial statements.
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Effective January 1, 2004, the Company will be adopting the new CICA rules
concerning the accounting for asset retirement obligations. The adoption of this
rule will bring Canadian and US GAAP into alignment.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at April 30, 2004 the following equity instruments were outstanding:
301,111,786 common shares.
11,898,700 common share purchase options at an average price of $0.26
maturing at various dates until November 4, 2013.
12,000,000 common share purchase warrants at a price of $0.35 maturing at
various dates until February 6, 2005.
22,694,091 common share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of $0.55
per share until October 26, 2005.
4,538,818 financing agents' common share purchase warrants exercisable at
a price of $0.55 until October 26, 2005.
3,449,114 share purchase warrants were exercised during the period January
1 to April 30, 2004.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This annual report contains certain forward-looking statements relating
but not limited to the Company's expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs.
Forward-looking information can often be identified by forward-looking words
such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "goal", "plan", "intend", "estimate",
"could", "should", "may" and "will" or similar words suggesting future outcomes,
or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or
statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information may
include reserve and resource estimates, estimates of future production, unit
costs, costs of capital projects and timing of commencement of operations, and
is based on current expectations that involve a number of business risks and
uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to, failure to
establish estimated resources and reserves, the grade and recovery of ore which
is mined varying from estimates, capital and operating costs varying
significantly from estimates, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required
governmental, environmental or other project approvals, inflation, changes in
exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in the development of
projects and other factors. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from expected results.
Potential shareholders and prospective investors should be aware that
these statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
suggested by the forward-looking statements. Shareholders are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on forward-looking information. By its nature,
forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, inherent risks and
uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility
that the predictions, forecasts, projections and various future events will not
occur. Caledonia undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise
any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future
events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required
by law.
OTHER INFORMATION
Additional information relating to the Company may be obtained or viewed
from the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval at www.sedar.com or
the Company website at www.caledoniamining.com.
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MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION:
Management has prepared the information and representations in this annual
report. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles applied in Canada and, where
appropriate, reflect management's best estimates and judgement. The financial
information presented throughout this report is consistent with the data
presented in the consolidated financial statements.
Caledonia maintains adequate systems of internal accounting and
administrative controls, consistent with reasonable cost. Such systems are
designed to provide reasonable assurance that relevant and reliable financial
information is produced. Our independent auditors have the responsibility of
auditing the consolidated financial statements and expressing an opinion on
them.
The Board of Directors, through its Audit Committee, is responsible for
ensuring that management fulfils its responsibilities for financial reporting
and internal control. The Audit Committee is composed of three directors. This
Committee meets periodically with management and the external auditors to review
accounting, auditing, internal control and financial reporting matters.
The consolidated financial statements have been audited on behalf of the
shareholders by the Company's independent auditors, BDO Dunwoody LLP, in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. The auditors' report
outlines the scope of their examination and their opinion on the consolidated
financial statements.
(signed} (signed)
S. E. Hayden S. W. Poad
Chairman of the Board, President and Vice-President Finance
Chief Executive Officer and Administration
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AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF
CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Caledonia Mining
Corporation as at December 31, 2003 and 2002 and the consolidated statements of
deficit, operations and cash flow for each of the years in the three year period
ended December 31, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted
auditing standards and United States generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable
assurance whether the financials statements are free of material misstatement.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31,
2003 and 2002 and the results of its operations and its cash flow for each of
the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2003 in accordance with
Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ BDO Dunwoody LLP
Chartered Accountants
Toronto, Ontario
April 8, 2004 (except for Note 11, which is as of April 30, 2004)
COMMENTS BY AUDITORS FOR U.S. READERS ON CANADA - U.S. REPORTING
CONFLICT
In the United States, reporting standards for auditors require the
addition of an explanatory paragraph (following the opinion paragraph) when the
financial statements are affected by conditions and events that cast substantial
doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, such as those
described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The United States
reporting standards also require the addition of an explanatory paragraph when
changes in an accounting policy, such as those involving stock based
compensation described in the summary of significant accounting policies, has a
material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Our report to the
shareholders dated April 8, 2004 (except for Note 11, which is as of April 30,
2004) is expressed in accordance with Canadian reporting standards which do not
require a reference to such events and conditions in the auditors' report when
these are adequately disclosed in the financial statements.
/s/ BDO Dunwoody LLP
Chartered Accountants
Toronto, Ontario
April 8, 2004 (except for Note 11, which is as of April 30, 2004)
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS)
DECEMBER 31 2003 2002
----------- ------------ ------------
ASSETS
Current
Cash and short term deposits $ 4,179 $ 1,864
Accounts receivable 178 113
Inventories 86 -
Prepaid expenses 130 117
------------ ------------
4,573 2,094
INVESTMENT AT COST (Note 1) 79 79
CAPITAL ASSETS (Note 2) 7,471 7,715
MINERAL PROPERTIES (Note 3) 7,212 14,879
------------ ------------
$ 19,335 $ 24,767
------------ ------------
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current
Accounts payable $ 790 $ 1,267
Loan payable - 69
------------ ------------
790 1,336
PROVISION FOR SITE RESTORATION 627 506
------------ ------------
1,417 1,842
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST 736 774
------------ ------------
2,153 2,616
------------ ------------
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital (Note 4 (b)) 159,151 149,623
Contributed surplus (Note 4 (c)) 285 209
Compensation warrants (Note 4 (d)) 160 177
Deficit (142,414) (127,858)
------------ ------------
17,182 22,151
------------ ------------
$ 19,335 $ 24,767
------------ ------------
On behalf of the Board:
/s/ (signed) Director
- -------------------
F.C. Harvey
/s/ (signed) Director
- -------------------
J. Johnstone
The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEFICIT
(IN THOUSANDS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2003 2002 2001
- ------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
DEFICIT, beginning of year ($ 127,858) ($ 123,527) ($ 122,332)
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR (14,556) (4,331) (1,195)
------------ ------------ ------------
DEFICIT, end of year ($ 142,414) ($ 127,858) ($ 123,527)
============ ============ ============
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2003 2002 2001
------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
REVENUE AND OPERATING COSTS
Revenue from sales $ 646 $ 27 $ 124
Operating costs 3,714 130 250
------------ ------------ ------------
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS) (3,068) (103) (126)
------------ ------------ ------------
COSTS AND EXPENSES
General and administrative 1,276 1,540 1,030
Interest 127 29 84
Amortization 431 9 16
Other expense (income) (Note 7) (67) 73 (61)
Write down of mineral properties (Note 3) 9,759 2,590 -
------------ ------------ ------------
11,526 4,241 1,069
------------ ------------ ------------
(LOSS) BEFORE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST (14,594) (4,344) (1,195)
Non-controlling interest (38) (13) -
------------ ------------ ------------
NET (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR ($ 14,556) ($ 4,331) ($ 1,195)
============ ============ ============
NET (LOSS) PER SHARE (NOTE 6)
Basic and fully diluted ($ 0.063) ($ 0.023) ($ 0.008)
============ ============ ============
The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2003 2002 2001
------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss) for the year ($ 14,556) ($ 4,331) ($ 1,195)
Adjustments to reconcile net cash from
operations (Note 8) 10,332 2,795 16
Changes in non-cash working capital
balances ( Note 8) (641) (473) 58
------------ ------------ ------------
(4,865) (2,009) (1,121)
------------ ------------ ------------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of investment - (79) -
Proceeds from sale of capital assets - - 81
Expenditures on capital assets (187) (300) -
Expenditures on mineral properties (2,092) (624) (23)
------------ ------------ ------------
(2,279) (1,003) 58
------------ ------------ ------------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Loan payable (69) (388) 118
Issue of share capital net of issue costs 9,528 5,174 960
------------ ------------ ------------
9,459 4,786 1,078
------------ ------------ ------------
INCREASE IN CASH FOR THE YEAR 2,315 1,774 15
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,864 90 75
------------ ------------ ------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 4,179 $ 1,864 $ 90
------------ ------------ ------------
The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of
mineral properties for the exploitation of base and precious metals. The ability
of the Company to recover the amounts shown for its capital assets and mineral
properties is dependent upon the existence of economically recoverable reserves;
the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary financing to complete
exploration and development; and future profitable production or proceeds from
the disposition of such capital assets and mineral properties.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of a going concern,
which contemplates that the Company will be able to realize assets and discharge
liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company's ability to continue
as a going concern is dependent upon attaining profitable operations and
obtaining sufficient financing to meet its liabilities, its obligations with
respect to operating expenditures and expenditures required on its mineral
properties.
MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTIES
Preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas
requiring estimates relate to mineral resources, future cash flows associated
with capital assets and mineral properties. Management's calculation of reserves
and resources and cash flows are based upon engineering and geological estimates
and financial estimates including gold prices and operating costs. The amount
ultimately recovered could be materially different than the estimated values.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
together with all its subsidiaries.
The Company's principal consolidated subsidiaries are Barbrook Mines Limited
(100% owned) ("Barbrook"), Eersteling Gold Mining Company Limited (96% owned)
("Eersteling") and Caledonia Mining (Zambia) Limited, Caledonia Kadola Limited,
Caledonia Nama Limited and Caledonia Western Limited (all 100% owned)
(collectively known as "Caledonia Zambia").
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents represent cash on hand in operating bank accounts and
money market funds.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, which is determined on the
first-in, first-out basis, and net realizable value.
CAPITAL ASSETS
PRODUCING ASSETS
Producing assets are recorded at cost less grants, accumulated amortization and
write-downs. Producing assets are amortized using the straight line method based
on the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful life of the
producing assets range from 3 to 5 years. Repairs and maintenance expenditures
are charged to operations; major improvements and replacements which extend the
useful life of an asset are capitalized and amortized over the remaining useful
life of that asset. Barbrook is undergoing efforts to commence commercial
operations and has been
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
presented as a producing asset in these financial statements. As of December 31,
2002 and 2001, the Company did not have any producing capital assets.
NON-PRODUCING ASSETS
Non-producing assets are recorded at cost less write downs. During non-producing
periods, no amortization is recorded.
At the time of commercial production, the assets are reclassified as producing
and amortized in the manner described above.
MINERAL PROPERTIES
PRODUCING PROPERTIES
When and if properties are placed in production, the applicable capitalized
costs are amortized using the unit-of-production method on the ratio of tonnes
of ore mined or processed to the estimated proven and probable mineral reserves
as defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Barbrook is undergoing efforts to commence commercial operations and has been
presented as a producing asset in these financial statements. As of December 31,
2002 and 2001, the Company did not have any producing mineral properties.
NON-PRODUCING PROPERTIES
Costs relating to the acquisition, exploration and development of non-producing
resource properties which are held by the Company or through its participation
in joint ventures are capitalized until such time as either economically
recoverable reserves are established, or the properties are sold or abandoned.
A decision to abandon, reduce or expand activity on a specific project is based
upon many factors including general and specific assessments of mineral
reserves, anticipated future mineral prices, anticipated costs of developing and
operating a producing mine, the expiration date of mineral property leases, and
the general likelihood that the Company will continue exploration on the
project. However, based on the results at the conclusion of each phase of an
exploration program, properties that are not suitable as prospects are
re-evaluated to determine if future exploration is warranted and that carrying
values are appropriate.
The ultimate recovery of these costs depends on the discovery and development of
economic ore reserves or the sale of the properties or the mineral rights. The
amounts shown for non-producing resource properties do not necessarily reflect
present or future values.
JOINT VENTURES
Certain of the Company's exploration activities are conducted jointly with
others. These financial statements reflect only the Company's expenditures on
these properties.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Balances of the Company denominated in foreign currencies and the accounts of
its foreign subsidiaries are translated into Canadian dollars as follows:
(i) monetary assets and liabilities at period end rates;
(ii) all other assets and liabilities at historical rates; and
(iii) revenue and expense transactions at the average rate of exchange
prevailing during the period.
Exchange gains or losses arising on these translations are reflected in income
in the year incurred. Gains and losses arising on translation of long term
foreign currency denominated liabilities at each year end are reflected in
income.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from the sale of precious metals is recognized when delivery occurs.
PROVISION FOR SITE RESTORATION
Site restoration costs are accrued when the need for such expenditure is
established, and then written off as part of the cost of production. It is
always possible that the Company's estimate of its ultimate site restoration
liability could change in the near term due to possible changes in laws and
regulations in applicable jurisdictions and changes in cost estimates.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method.
Under the asset and liability method, future tax assets and liabilities are
recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and
their respective tax bases. Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using
enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply when the asset is
realized or the liability settled. The effect on future tax assets and
liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
substantive enactment or enactment occurs.
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Stock Based Compensation
The Company has adopted the new accounting standard of the Canadian Institute of
Chartered Accountants ("CICA") for the accounting of stock-based compensation
expense effective January 1, 2002 on a prospective basis. Under this standard,
compensation expense on stock options granted to non-employees is recorded as an
expense in the period the options are vested using the fair value method
estimated by using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.
During 2002, the Company reported compensation expense associated with stock
options granted to directors, officers and employees as pro-forma information in
Note 4 (c). Effective January 1, 2003, the Company commenced recording
compensation expense for stock options granted to directors, officers and
employees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Any consideration paid by directors, officers, employees and non-employees on
exercise of stock options or purchases of shares is credited to share capital.
(b) Impairment of Long-lived Assets
Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted the new accounting standard of
the CICA in respect of the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. The new
standard requires that a fair value determination be made for long-lived assets.
During the year, the Company reviewed the carrying value of numerous long-lived
assets under the new standard resulting in the recording of valuation
adjustments as disclosed in Note 3.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
1. INVESTMENT AT COST
On May 9, 2002 the Company participated in a private placement of Motapa
Diamonds Inc. in an amount of $50 US ($79 Canadian). Motapa Diamonds Inc.
is the Company's joint venture partner on the Mulonga Plain diamond
exploration project in Zambia.
2. CAPITAL ASSETS
2003
----------------------------------
Accumulated Net
Cost (1) Amortization Book Value
-------- ------------ ----------
Land - plant sites $ 1,833 $ - $ 1,833
Plant and equipment
- producing (2) 4,465 421 4,044
- non-producing (3) 1,435 - 1,435
Office furniture 771 749 22
Vehicles 395 258 137
-------- -------- --------
$ 8,899 $ 1,428 $ 7,471
======== ======== ========
2002
----------------------------------
Accumulated Net
Cost (1) Amortization Book Value
-------- ------------ ----------
Land - plant sites $ 1,833 $ - $ 1,833
Plant and equipment
- non-producing (3) 6,521 664 5,857
Office furniture 750 739 11
Vehicles 357 343 14
-------- -------- --------
$ 9,461 $ 1,746 $ 7,715
======== ======== ========
(1) Cost is comprised of the original cost of the asset, less previous write
downs, removal of cost for disposals and government grants. In addition,
cost and accumulated amortisation has been adjusted for the retirement of
various pieces of plant and equipment.
(2) The producing plant and equipment in 2003 relates to the Barbrook.
(3) The net book value of the Barbrook plant and equipment at December 31,
2002 is $4,460 and Eersteling is $1,397. The net book value of
non-producing plant and equipment at December 31, 2003 represents
Eersteling.
The recoverability of the carrying amount of the Barbrook capital assets is
dependent upon the availability of sufficient funding, the ability of the
Company to successfully bring the property into commercial production, the price
of gold, the exchange rate of the South African rand relative to the US dollar
and the undertaking of a profitable mining operation. The recoverability of the
carrying amount of the Eersteling capital assets is dependent upon the
availability of sufficient funding to bring the property into commercial
production or the value realized from the possible disposal of the assets. As a
result of these uncertainties, the actual amount recovered may vary
significantly from the carrying amount.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
3. MINERAL PROPERTIES
2003
----------------------------------
Accumulated Net
Cost (1) Amortization Book Value
-------- ------------ ----------
Producing:
Barbrook, South Africa - gold property $ 4,692 $ 17 $ 4,675
Non-producing - care and maintenance:
Eersteling, South Africa - gold and
platinum property 810 67 743
Non-producing - exploration:
Nunavut, Canada 750 - 750
Zambia (2) 1,044 - 1,044
-------- ----- --------
$ 7,296 $ 84 $ 7,212
======== ===== ========
2002
----------------------------------
Accumulated Net
Cost (1) Amortization Book Value
-------- ------------ ----------
Non-producing - care and maintenance:
Barbrook, South Africa - gold property $ 3,278 $ 17 $ 3,261
Eersteling, South Africa - gold property 357 67 290
Non-producing - exploration:
Nunavut, Canada 750 - 750
Zambia 10,578 - 10,578
Other 488 488 -
-------- ----- --------
$ 15,451 $ 572 $ 14,879
======== ===== ========
(1) Cost is comprised of the original cost of the asset, less previous write
downs, removal of cost for disposals and government grants.
(2) The carrying value of the Zambian properties have been written down by
$9,534 during the fourth quarter of 2003. The remaining $225 of the $9,759
total write down relates to property in South Africa.
The Company has entered into joint venture agreements with third parties on one
Canadian property and one Zambian property valued at $750 and $1,044
respectively. The third parties may earn varying percentage interests in these
properties by carrying out exploration work on the properties.
The recoverability of the carrying amount of the Canadian, South African and
Zambian mineral properties is dependent upon the availability of sufficient
funding to bring the properties into commercial production, the price of gold,
the exchange rate of the local currency relative to the US dollar and the
undertaking of a profitable mining operation. As a result of these
uncertainties, the actual amount recovered may vary significantly from the
carrying amount.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
4. SHARE CAPITAL
(a) Authorized
Unlimited number of common shares.
Unlimited number of preference shares.
(b) Issued
Number of
Shares Amount
----------- --------
Common shares
Balance, December 31, 2001 165,202,115 $143,986
Issued pursuant to a private placement - notes (1)&(3) 27,409,655 4,023
Warrants exercised 18,018,000 1,474
Shares issued for debt - note (2) 1,165,500 140
----------- --------
Balance, December 31, 2002 211,795,270 149,623
Issued pursuant to private placements - notes (4)&(5) 25,280,000 5,674
Warrants exercised 15,093,252 3,814
Shares issued from exercise of stock options 106,475 40
----------- --------
Balance, December 31, 2003 252,274,997 $159,151
=========== ========
(1) On April 12, 2002, the Company completed a private placement for
proceeds of $3,000 comprised of gross cash consideration of $2,500
and the retirement of debt of $500. The issue price was $0.145 per
unit, each unit being comprised of one common share and one half
common share purchase warrant exercisable at $0.195 per whole common
share purchase warrant for a period of two years from the issue
date. A total of 20,689,655 shares were issued pursuant to the
private placement of which 3,448,029 were issued for the retirement
of debt. Share issue costs of $328 for the private placement have
been charged to share capital. In addition, whole broker warrants in
the amount of 1,724,163 were issued exercisable at $0.195 per
warrant. A value of $0.06 per warrant was assigned to the broker
compensation warrants for a total consideration of $103.
(2) A loan convertible into common shares of the Company was redeemed
and converted during the third quarter of 2002 into 1,165,500 common
shares valued at $140.
(3) During December 2002, the Company commenced a private placement to
raise $3,000. As at December 31, 2002 the first closing raised gross
proceeds of $1,680 resulting in the issuance of 6,720,000 common
shares. The balance of the offering was received on January 6, 2003
upon completion of the second closing (see (4) below). A total of 12
million units priced at $0.25 per unit were subscribed for both
closings. Each unit consisted of one common share and one half
common share purchase warrant. Each full warrant entitled the holder
to purchase one common share at a price of $0.33 for a period of one
year from the date of issue. Share issue costs for the first closing
of $152 have been charged to share capital in 2002. A total of
672,000 broker warrants were issued upon behalf of the first closing
under the same terms and conditions as noted above. A value of $0.11
per warrant was assigned to broker compensation warrants for a total
consideration of $74.
(4) On January 6, 2003, the Company concluded the private placement
described above with the second closing for gross proceeds of $1,320
resulting in the issuance of 5,280,000 common shares. A further
528,000 broker warrants were issued under the same terms and
conditions as noted above. A value of $0.11 per warrant was assigned
to the broker compensation warrants for total consideration of $58.
Share issue costs associated with the second closing have been
charged to share capital in 2003 in an amount of $119.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
4. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
(5) During the third quarter of 2003, the Company concluded a private
placement financing for $5,000 gross proceeds comprised of
20,000,000 units. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one
half common share purchase warrant issued at $0.25 per unit. In
addition, a total of 2,000,000 whole broker warrrants were issued
with each warrant exchangeable for one whole common share. Whole
warrants are exchangeable for shares at $0.35 per share for a period
of eighteen months from the date of closing. The 2,000,000 broker
compensation warrants issued upon closing were assigned a value of
$0.08 per warrant for total considerations of $160. Share issue
costs of $544 have been charged to share capital.
(c) Stock Option Plans and Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has established incentive stock option plans (the "Plans")
for employees, officers, directors, consultants and other service
providers. Under the Plans, as at December 31, 2003, the Company has the
following options exercisable and outstanding:
Number of Options Exercise Price Expiry Date
- ----------------- -------------- ----------------
410,700 $ 0.750 April 28, 2005
813,000 $ 0.330 February 9, 2008
9,950,000 $ 0.235 April 24, 2012
225,000 $ 0.345 June 2, 2012
500,000 $ 0.280 November 4, 2013
The continuity of the options granted, exercised and cancelled under the
Plans during 2003 and 2002 are as follows and all of the options
outstanding are exercisable.
Number of Weighted Average
Options Exercise Price
---------- ----------------
Options outstanding as at December 31, 2001 2,565,800 $ 0.48
Granted 10,225,000 $ 0.24
Cancelled or expired (110,000) ($ 0.33)
----------
Options outstanding as at December 31, 2002 12,680,800 $ 0.29
Granted 500,000 $ 0.28
Exercised (106,475) ($ 0.38)
Cancelled or expired (1,175,625) ($ 0.50)
----------
Options outstanding as at December 31, 2003 11,898,700 $ 0.27
==========
The options to purchase common shares noted above, have been granted to
directors, officers, employees and service providers at exercise prices
determined by reference to the market value of the common shares on the
date of grant. The vesting of options is made at the discretion of the
board of directors at the time the options are granted. Of the options
outstanding at December 31, 2003, all are exercisable except for 300,000
options that are exercisable only if certain South African based
profitability targets are achieved. As of December 31, 2003 there are
2,180,625 stock options available to grant.
Effective January 1, 2003 the Company commenced recording compensation
expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for stock options
granted to directors, officers and employees using the fair value method.
During 2003, stock option expense of $76 for the grant of 500,000 options
was charged to expense and credited to contributed surplus. Of the stock
options granted to directors in 2002, an amount of 1,000,000 options were
granted as compensation for legal services. The fair value assigned to the
options granted for legal
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
4. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
services amounted to $209 and the amount was recorded as an expense and
credited to contributed surplus. The fair value of the remaining 9,225,000
stock options granted in 2002 were valued at $1,916 and disclosed as
pro-forma information as noted below.
For the year ended December 31, 2001, no stock options were granted to
directors, officers and employees.
The fair value of compensation expenses noted above was estimated using
the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions as
at December 31, 2003 and 2002.
Risk-free interest rate 3.63%
Expected dividend yield nil
Expected stock price volatility 48%
Expected option life in years 3
The pro-forma effect on net loss and loss per share for the period ended
December 31, 2002 of the actual results had the Company accounted for the
9,225,000 stock options granted to directors, officers and employees using
the fair value method is as follows:
Net loss for the period
Reported $ 4,331
Compensation expense $ 1,916
-------
Pro-forma $ 6,247
=======
Basic loss per share
Reported $ 0.023
=======
Pro-forma $ 0.033
=======
Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions
including the expected price volatility. Changes in the subjective input
assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, and therefore
the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure
of the fair value of the Company's stock options.
(d) Warrants
The Company has issued the following common share purchase warrants
pursuant to private placements which are outstanding as of December 31,
2003:
Number of Exercise
Warrants Shares for Warrants Price Expiry Date
- ------------- ------------------- -------- ----------------
(1) 2,000,000 1 for 1 $ 0.350 February 6, 2005
654,000 1 for 1 $ 0.330 January 6, 2004
2,795,114 1 for 1 $ 0.195 April 12, 2004
10,000,000 1 for 1 $ 0.350 February 6, 2005
(1) These warrants represent broker compensation warrants issued during
the year at an assigned value of $160.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
4. SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
The continuity of warrants issued and outstanding is as follows:
Number of Warrants
------------------
Outstanding December 31, 2001 17,000,000
Issued pursuant to private placements 13,704,828
Issued to Broker 2,396,163
Issued for conversion of debt 291,375
Exercised (18,018,000)
-----------
Outstanding December 31, 2002 15,374,366
Issued pursuant to private placements 12,640,000
Issued to Broker 2,528,000
Exercised (15,093,252)
-----------
Outstanding December 31, 2003 15,449,114
===========
5. INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective tax rate, which differs from the combined federal
and provincial statutory income tax rates, may be reconciled as follows:
2003 2002 2001
----------------- ----------------- ---------------
$ % $ % $ %
------ ----- ------ ----- ---- ----
Basic rate applied to pre-tax income (loss) (5,327) (36.6) (1,672) (38.6) (509) 42.6
Losses and other benefits not recognized 5,327 36.6 1,672 38.6 509 42.6
------ ----- ------ ----- ---- ----
- - - - - -
====== ===== ====== ===== ==== ====
The Company and its subsidiaries have non-capital losses of approximately
$18,886 which may be carried forward to reduce future taxable income. The
right to claim non-capital losses of $1,345, $3,611, $142, $628, $10,191
and $2,969 expires in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005 and 2004 respectively.
The Company also has approximately $70,713 in capital losses which can be
applied to reduce future capital gains. The right to claim these capital
losses is carried forward indefinitely.
The Company also has the following expenses which are available to be
applied against future income for income tax purposes:
Canadian exploration and development expenses $7,560
======
Foreign exploration and development expenses $1,812
======
The benefit of the above tax assets have not been recognized in the
accounts for financial statement purposes and have been reduced by a
valuation adjustment.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
6. NET (LOSS) PER SHARE
The net (loss) per share figures have been calculated using the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the respective fiscal
years which amounted to 230,640,700 (2002 - 187,710,451; 2001 -
155,285,448). Under the treasury method of calculating fully diluted
income per share, exercise of the outstanding stock options and warrants
would be anti-dilutive in 2003, 2002 and 2001.
7. OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME)
Other expense (income) is comprised of the following:
2003 2002 2001
---- ---- ----
Investment income ($ 51) ($ 7) $ (2)
Oil and gas net income - (7) (27)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss (16) 87 (32)
----- ----- -----
($ 67) $ 73 ($ 61)
===== ===== =====
8. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
Items not involving cash are as follows:
2003 2002 2001
-------- ------- ----
Amortization $ 431 $ 9 $ 16
Provision for site restoration 121 - -
Write down of mineral properties 9,759 2,590 -
Non-controlling interest (38) (13) -
Option grant expensed 76 209 -
Other (17) - -
-------- ------- ----
$ 10,332 $ 2,795 $ 16
======== ======= ====
The net changes in non-cash working capital balances for continuing
operations are as follows:
2003 2002 2001
----- ----- -----
Accounts payable ($477) ($337) $ 27
Accounts receivable (65) (24) 29
Inventories (86) - -
Prepaid expenses (13) (112) 2
----- ----- -----
($641) ($473) $ 58
===== ===== =====
Additional cash flow information:
In 2002, the Company issued 4,613,529 shares to settle loans payable of
$640.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Unless otherwise noted, it is the opinion of management that the Company
is not exposed to significant interest rate or credit risks arising from
its financial instruments. A significant portion of the Company's assets
and liabilities are denominated in South African rand. Fluctuations in the
value of the rand relative to the Canadian dollar could have a significant
impact on the results of operations. The fair values of these financial
instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company had the following related party transactions:
2003 2002 2001
---- ---- ----
Management and administrative services paid or accrued to a
company which employs the Company's Chairman $180 $180 $180
---- ---- ----
Rent paid to a company owned by members of the
Chairman's family $ 78 $ 63 $ 57
---- ---- ----
The Company has the following related party balances:
2003 2002 2001
---- ---- ----
Included in accounts payable
- owing to a company that employs the Company's Chairman $ 55 $296 $271
- owing to directors/officers for unpaid salaries $112 $556 $588
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
During March 2004, the Company began efforts to raise up to $20,130 in a
private placement by the issuance of up to 61,000,000 units consisting of
one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant. Each unit is
priced at $0.33 per unit and the common share purchase warrants are
exercisable for one common share at $0.55 per whole warrant for a period
of eighteen months from the date of issuance. As of April 30, 2004 a total
of 45,388,175 units have been closed for gross proceeds of $14,978.
The private placement agents are paid a commission of 9% of the gross
proceeds raised and whole common share purchase warrants equal to 10% of
the total units sold. The agent broker warrants are exercisable for one
common share at $0.55 per warrant for a period of eighteen months from the
date of issuance.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
12. SEGMENTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Company has been engaged directly or through subsidiaries in the
production of and the exploration for precious metals in various
geographical locations.
The Company's operating segments have been identified based on geographic
areas as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003
------------------------------------------------
SOUTH
CORPORATE AFRICA ZAMBIA TOTAL
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Revenue from sales $ - $ 646 $ - $ 646
Operating costs - (3,714) - (3,714)
General and administrative (1,276) - - (1,276)
Interest - (127) - (127)
Amortization - (431) - (431)
Other income (expense) (26) 93 - 67
Write down of mineral properties - (225) (9,534) (9,759)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
(Loss) before the undernoted (1,302) (3,758) (9,534) (14,594)
Non-controlling interest - 38 - 38
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income (loss) for the year (1,302) (3,720) (9,534) (14,556)
========= ========= ========= =========
Identifiable assets 5,000 13,291 1,044 19,335
========= ========= ========= =========
Expenditures on capital assets & mineral properties $ - $ 2,140 $ 139 $ 2,279
========= ========= ========= =========
For the year ended December 31, 2002
------------------------------------------------
South
Corporate Africa Zambia Total
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Revenue from sales $ - $ 27 $ - $ 27
Operating costs - (130) - (130)
General and administrative (1,405) (135) - (1,540)
Interest (29) - - (29)
Amortization (9) - - (9)
Write down of mineral properties - - (2,590) (2,590)
Other income (expense) (23) (50) - (73)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
(Loss) before the undernoted (1,466) (288) (2,590) (4,344)
Non-controlling interest - 13 - 13
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net (loss) for the year (1,466) (275) (2,590) (4,331)
========= ========= ========= =========
Identifiable assets 2,614 11,743 10,410 24,767
========= ========= ========= =========
Expenditures on capital assets & mineral properties $ - $ 805 $ 119 $ 924
--------- --------- --------- ---------
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
12. SEGMENTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
For the year ended December 31, 2001
------------------------------------------------
South
Corporate Africa Zambia Total
--------- --------- --------- ----------
Revenue from sales $ - $ 124 $ - $ 124
Operating costs - (250) - (250)
General and administrative (891) (139) - (1,030)
Interest (84) - - (84)
Amortization - (16) - (16)
Other income 26 35 - 61
========= ========= ========= =========
Net (loss) for the year (949) (246) - (1,195)
========= ========= ========= =========
Identifiable assets 934 11,158 12,881 24,973
========= ========= ========= =========
Expenditures on capital assets and mineral properties $ - $ - $ 23 $ 23
========= ========= ========= =========
13. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The Company has a capital finance lease obligation of $55 (2002 - $nil,
2001 - $nil), payable over 48 months and bearing interest at 2% less than
the prime overdraft interest rate in South Africa which is secured by
motor vehicles with a net book value of $142. This lease obligation has
been included in accounts payable.
The future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases
amount to $268 (2002 - $nil, 2001 - $nil). Of this amount, $68 (2002 -
$nil, 2001 - $nil) is payable in the next twelve months and $200 (2002 -
$nil, 2001 - $nil) is payable over the next five years.
14. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES
The Company's accounting policies do not differ materially from accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States ("US GAAP") except for
the following:
(a) Mineral Properties
US GAAP requires that mineral properties with no proven reserves be
reflected as expenses in the period incurred.
(b) Other Paid in Capital
Under Canadian GAAP, convertible debentures have been segregated
into a debt and equity component. The resulting debt discount is
amortized over the term of the debt and is included with interest
expense. Under US GAAP, the convertible debentures would be shown as
debt only and therefore would not include an equity component or
amortization expense.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for
per share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
14. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES
(continued)
(c) Employee and Directors Stock Options
Prior to 2003, the Company accounted for employee and director stock
options under APB Opinion No. 25 under which no compensation cost is
recognized when the exercise price equals or exceeds the fair value
at the date of grant. Since no stock options were granted with an
exercise price less than fair value, no compensation was recorded
under US GAAP. Effective January 1, 2003 the Company, for US
purposes, has applied, prospectively, the fair value recognition
provisions of SFAS No. 123.
Under Canadian GAAP, effective January 1, 2002 on a prospective
basis, the Company adopted the new CICA policy of accounting for
stock based compensation. Compensation expense on stock options
granted to directors, officers and employees, was not recorded.
However, disclosure of the effects of accounting for the
compensation expense, utilizing the fair value method estimated
using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model, was disclosed as
pro-forma information. During 2002 a compensation expense was shown
for US GAAP to reflect the intrinsic value attributable to stock
options granted to directors, officers and employees.
Under Canadian GAAP, effective January 1, 2003 on a prospective
basis, the Company commenced the expensing of all stock based
compensation for new stock option grants applying the fair value
method estimated by using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.
(d) Comprehensive Income
Under US GAAP, comprehensive income must be reported which is
defined as all changes in equity other than those resulting from
investments by owners and distributions to owners.
(e) Net Gain on Conversion of the Convertible Debentures and Settlement
of Debt
For US GAAP purposes a loss is recognized on settlement of debt to
the extent that the quoted market value of shares and fair value of
warrants issued at the date of settlement exceeds the carrying
amount of debt.
(f) Asset Retirement Obligations
In 2004, the Company will adopt Canadian GAAP standards of "Asset
Retirement Obligations" which are consistent with SFAS No. 143
(effective from January 1, 2003), "Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations". These standards address financial accounting and
reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible
long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. These
standards require that the fair value of a liability for an asset
retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is
incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The
associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the
carrying value of the long-lived asset. For Canadian accounting
purposes, the Company will adopt this standard during 2004 with
retroactive restatement to 2002. Under US GAAP, the cumulative
effect of the change in accounting principle is shown and no
retroactive restatement of the comparative figures is made.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for
per share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
14. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES
(continued)
(g) Recently Issued United States Accounting Standards
In January 2003, the FASB issued Financial Interpretation 46
"Accounting for Variable Interest Entities" ("FIN 46") that will
require the consolidation of certain entities that are controlled
through financial interests that indicate control (referred to as
"variable interests"), subsequently revised through the issuance of
FIN 46R. Variable interests are the rights or obligations that
convey economic gains or losses from changes in the values of the
entity's assets or liabilities. The holder of the majority of an
entity's variable interests will be required to consolidate the
variable interest entity. FIN 46 applies to variable interest
entities as of January 31, 2003, and to variable interest entities
created after or in which an enterprise obtains an interest after
that date. FIN 46R applies for periods ending after March 15, 2004.
The Company does not have any arrangements with variable interest
entities that will require consolidation of their financial
information in the financial statements.
In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 149, "Amendment of Statement 133
on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". SFAS 149 amends
and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative
instruments, including certain derivative instrumentss embedded in
other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". The
changes are intended to improve financial reporting by requiring
that contracts with comparable characteristics be acconted for
similarly. Additionally, those changes are expected to result in
more consistent reporting of contracts as either derivatives or
hybrid instruments. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts and
hedging relationships entered into or modified after June 30, 2003,
and for provisions that relate to SFAS No. 133 implementation issues
that have been effective for fiscal quarters that began prior to
June 15, 2003, apply in accordance with their respective effective
dates. The adoption of this statement did not have a significant
effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results
of operations.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain
Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liability and
Equity". SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer
classifies and measures certain financial instruments with
characteristics of both liability and equity. It also requires that
an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope
as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Many of those
instruments were previously classified as equity. SFAS No. 150 is
effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after
May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective generally at the beginning
of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, except
for mandatory redeemable financial instruments of non-public
entities. It is to be implemented by reporting a cumulative effect
of a change in an accounting principle for financial instruments
created before the issuance date of the Statement and still existing
at the beginning of the interim period of adoption. Restatement is
not permitted. The adoption of this statement did not have a
material effect on the financial position of the Company or results
of its operations.
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
14. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES
(continued)
The impact of the foregoing on the financial statements is as follows:
(a) Income Statement
2003 2002 2001
-------- -------- --------
Loss for the year per Canadian GAAP ($14,556) ($ 4,331) $ (1,195)
Mineral property expenditure with no proven reserves (expensed) or
previously expensed under US GAAP 9,081 2,303 (7)
Amortization and accretion of asset retirement obligation (69) - -
Compensation expense - (1,405) -
Loss on settlement of debt - (362) -
-------- -------- --------
Income before cumulative effect adjustment (5,544) (3,795) (1,202)
Cumulative effect adjustment 559 - -
-------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) per US GAAP ($ 4,985) ($ 3,795) ($ 1,202)
======== ======== ========
Loss per share before cumulative effect adjustment ($ 0.024) ($ 0.020) ($ 0.008)
======== ======== ========
Cumulative effect adjustment per share $ 0.002 - -
======== ======== ========
Basic and diluted loss per share for the year ($ 0.022) ($ 0.020) ($ 0.008)
======== ======== ========
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CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated and except for per
share amounts)
DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
14. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES
(continued)
(b) Balance Sheet
2003 2002
--------- ---------
Total assets per Canadian GAAP $ 19,335 $ 24,767
Asset retirement cost capitalized 827 -
Amortization on asset retirement obligation (36) -
Mineral properties with no proven reserves expensed (2,247) (11,328)
--------- ---------
Total assets per US GAAP $ 17,879 $ 13,439
========= =========
Total liabilities per Canadian and US GAAP $ 2,153 $ 2,616
Asset retirement obligation 301 -
--------- ---------
Total liabilities per US GAAP $ 2,454 $ 2,616
========= =========
Share capital per Canadian GAAP $ 159,151 $ 149,623
Other paid in capital
Loss on settlement of debt 362 362
Convertible debt (560) (560)
--------- ---------
Share capital per US GAAP $ 158,953 $ 149,425
========= =========
Compensation warrants per Canadian and US GAAP $ 160 $ 177
========= =========
Contributed surplus per Canadian GAAP $ 285 $ 209
Compensation expense 1,405 1,405
--------- ---------
Contributed surplus per US GAAP $ 1,690 $ 1,614
========= =========
Shareholders' equity
Deficit end of the year per Canadian GAAP ($142,414) ($127,858)
Loss on settlement of debt (362) (362)
Mineral properties with no proven reserves expensed (2,247) (11,328)
Compensation expense (1,405) (1,405)
Asset retirement adjustment 490 -
Debenture discount amortization 560 560
--------- ---------
Deficit end of year per US GAAP ($145,378) ($140,393)
========= =========
Total shareholders' equity per US GAAP $ 15,425 $ 10,823
========= =========
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DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS
S. E. Hayden (1) (2) (3) (4) S. E. Hayden
Chairman of the Board, President and Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
Johannesburg, South Africa
F. C. Harvey
J. Johnstone Technical Director, Secretary of
Vice President Operations and the Corporation
Chief Operating Officer
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada J. Johnstone
Vice-President Operations and
F C. Harvey Chief Operating Officer
Technical Director,
Secretary to Corporation S. W. Poad
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Vice-President Finance
and Administration
W. I. L. Forrest (1) (2) (4)
Business Executive J. Smith
Gingins, Switzerland Vice-President Exploration
C. R. Jonsson (1) (2) (3)
Principal of Tupper Jonsson
& Yeadon
Barristers & Solicitors
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada
BOARD COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
(1) Audit Committee
(2) Compensation Committee
(3) Corporate Governance Committee
(4) Nominating Committee
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
CORPORATE OFFICES SOLICITORS
CANADA - HEAD OFFICE BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP
CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION Suite 4100, Scotia Plaza
Unit 9, 2145 Dunwin Drive 40 King Street West
Mississauga, Ontario Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y4 Canada
L5L 4L9 Canada
Tel: (905) 607-7543 TUPPER, JONSSON & Yeadon
Fax: (905) 607-9806 1710-1177 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
SOUTH AFRICA V6E 2L3 Canada
GREENSTONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (PTY) LTD.
P.O. Box 587 AUDITORS
Johannesburg 2000 BDO DUNWOODY LLP
South Africa CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Tel: (27)(11) 447-2499 Suite 3200, 200 Bay Street
Fax: (27)(11) 447-2554 Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J8 Canada
ZAMBIA
CALEDONIA MINING (ZAMBIA) LIMITED REGISTRAR & TRANSFER AGENT
P.O. Box 36604 EQUITY TRANSFER SERVICES INC.
Lusaka, Zambia Suite 420 120 Adelaide Street West
Tel: (260)(1) 29-1574 Toronto, Ontario M5H 4C3 Canada
Fax: (260)(1) 29-2154 Tel: (416) 361-0152
Fax: (416) 361-0470
SHARES LISTED
The Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol "CAL" BANKERS
NASDAQ OTC BB Symbol "CALVF" CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
6266 Dixie Road
CAPITALIZATION at December 31, 2003 Mississauga, Ontario
Authorised: Unlimited L5T 1A7 Canada
Shares, Warrants and Options Issued:
Common Shares: 252,274,497
Warrants: 15,449,114
Options: 11,898,700
WEB SITE: http://www.caledoniamining.com
CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION
Unit # 9
2145 Dunwin Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5L 4L9
Tel: (905) 607-7543
Fax: (905) 607-9806
info@caledoniamining.com