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Copper/Gold Expl.
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in Sweden

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Skellefte District

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Iron-Titanium Development
N. Sweden

Ruoutevare Project


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PRESS RELEASE 21st MAY 2007

RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

The directors are pleased to present the Company's final results extracted from the audited report and accounts for Beowulf Mining plc for the year ending 31 December 2006. It has been a year of steady progress. Beowulf now has six projects in northern Sweden and has added iron, titanium and uranium targets to its portfolio.

Sweden has an attractive operating environment with a long exploration and mining history a favourable fiscal regime, including an effective 28 per cent tax rate, no royalties and significant government grants. It is experiencing a major exploration boom, largely created by the demand for commodities from China and India.

On the 31 March 2006 Beowulf raised £500,000 before expenses by the issue of 10,000,000 shares at 5p per share to City Equities Limited.

On the 29 June 2006 Beowulf appointed City Capital Securities Limited as joint broker to the Company. King & Shaxson Capital Limited also remains as a broker to the Company.

In March 2006 the Swedish state mining authority, Bergsstaten, granted an exploration permit to Beowulf for a new area within the Jokkmokk County, called Ruoutevare. The permit covers a large deposit of iron and titanium. The resource reported in the latest study in 1975 by the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) are estimated at 116 million tonnes with an average 38.2% Fe (iron), 5.6% Ti (titanium) and 0.17% V (vanadium). A richer section of 20 million tonnes is registered with a grade of 47% Fe, 11% TiO2 and 0.15% V2O5. These figures are based on analytical results of 32 drill holes and do not follow present JORC or NI43-101 standards. The resource, was verified by Snowden Mining Industry Consultants Limited, after a study for Beowulf released in July 2006. Conceptual studies by Raw Material Group (RMG) for Beowulf generated positive results suggesting an extraction rate of 10 million tonnes per year could be economic. Studies relating to concentrate transportation are ongoing.

In May 2006 an exploration permit of 500 hectares covering the Kallak iron deposit located in the Norrbotten county of northern Sweden was granted to Beowulf. The deposit which is up to 100 m wide, consists of magnetite and some hematite extending in north-south direction for about 1,000 m. The Kallak Iron deposit was discovered by the SGU in 1947-48. Only scattered drilling has been carried out and no mining activity has been registered. SGU calculations based on geophysical data (gravimetry) have indicated mineralization of 92 million tonnes with 35-42 % Fe, 0.004% P (phosphorus), 0.6% S (sulphur) and 0.4% Mn (manganese).

During 2006 10 diamond drill holes were completed on the Grundträsk gold project , with encouraging gold grades. The directors now believe the area has potential for a significant, shallow depth, gold resource. The prospect is now known to be over 800 metres in strike length and is open at depth and along strike, and is located in an area of good access and infrastructure. Whilst exploration risk is still significant, geophysics indicate a strike length of two kilometres and other significant geophysical anomalies lead the directors to believe the gold mineralised zone is larger than presently defined.

In January 2007, Beowulf announced that a new exploration licence, defined as 'Ballek 5' and located in the municipality of Arjeplog in northern Sweden, had been registered with the Swedish state mining authority, Bergsstaten. It was issued as a licence on 27 March 2007, and covers 1,200 hectares and directly borders the Company's Ballek 2 licence. With the new licence the total Ballek project area now covers 10,600 hectares. In the early 1970's the SGU made a discovery of uranium mineralisation called W. Rebraur in the Ballek 5 licence area. 15 drill holes were completed and uranium mineralisation was confirmed over a distance of 150 metres.

The mineralised zone ranges in width between 1 metre and 8 metres with grades reaching 700 ppm (0.07%) uranium. Surface boulders with between 0.1% and 0.5% uranium were found by the SGU. At the 2006 annual prize ceremony of the 'Mineraljakten' ('The mineral hunt'), a competition organized by the Geological Survey of Sweden and open to private prospectors to find new mineral prospects of economic interest in northern Sweden, a top prize was awarded to a local prospector for the discovery of a boulder with unusually high grades of copper (14.9%), gold (4.52 grams/tonne) and silver (196 grams/tonne). The boulder was found within the Ballek licence area.

Beowulf has previously reported on uranium finds on the Ballek licence and we are hoping to locate an IOCG (iron oxide-copper-gold deposit) at Ballek as these types of deposits are often accompanied by uranium.

Other exploration assets include Jokkmokk and Ussalahti. Beowulf believes that geological evidence suggest that Jokkmokk has potential for an IOCG deposit and Ussalahti has potential for a massive sulphide copper gold deposit. Little work has been conducted over these two areas in 2006 and Beowulf is evaluating its options for further testing of these projects.

Beowulf holds 7.5 million shares in Agricola Resources PLC and 5 million shares in All Star Minerals PLC both of which are Plus-quoted securities. Beowulf purchased 67,000 shares in the ASX Listed Sunvest Corporation Ltd during 2006.

I would again like to thank our shareholders for their continuing support and my fellow directors for their efforts during 2006. I am very optimistic about the opportunities for 2007. Beowulf has received a lot of interest from other companies about joint ventures on most of its properties.

Dr. Robert Young
Chairman
Beowulf Mining PLC
15 May 2007

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
For the 6 months to 30 June 2006
Notes
2006
2005
GBP
GBP
Administrative expenses
(338,286)
(354,875)
Other operating income
250
-
------------
------------
Operating Loss
2
(338,036)
(354,875)
Other interest receivable and similar income
3
19,760
13,896
------------
------------
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation
4
(318,276)
(340,979)
Tax on loss on ordinary activities
-
-
------------
------------
Loss on ordinary activities after taxation
11
(318,276)
(340,979)
------------
------------
Loss per share
(0.50)p
(0.65)p
Diluted loss per share
(0.35)p
(0.42)p

  • The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006
Notes
2006
2005
GBP
GBP
Loss for the financial year
(318,276)
(340,979)

Unrealised (deficit)/surplus on trade investment
(204,158)
239,063
------------
------------
Total recognised gains and losses relating to the prior year
(522,434)
(101,916)
------------
------------

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2006
Notes
2006
2005
GBP
GBP
GBP
GBP
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
5
232,894
145,632
Tangible assets
6
2,100
402
Investments
7
227,405
351,563
------------
------------
------------
------------
462,399
497,597
Current assets
Debtors
8
17,348
16,357
Cash at bank and in hand
495,653
439,982
------------
------------
------------
------------
513,001
456,339
Creditors: amounts falling withon one year
9
(24,984)
(7,586)
------------
------------
------------
------------
Net current assets
488,017
448,753
------------
------------
------------
------------
Total assets less total current liabilities
950,416
946,350
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
10
663,982
560,982
Share premium account
11
2,361,482
1,987,982
Revaluation reserve
11
122,405
276,563
Capital contribution
11
46,451
46,451
Profit and loss account
11
(2,243,904)
(1,925,628)
------------
------------
------------
------------
Shareholders' fund - equity interests
12
950,416
946,350



CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006
2006
2005
GBP
GBP
GBP
GBP
Net cash outflow from operating activities
(267,006)
323,061)
Returns on investments and servicing of finance
Interest received
19,760
13,896
.
----------
----------
----------
----------
Net cash inflow for returns on investments and servicing of finance
19,760
13,896
.
Capital expenditure
Payments to acquire intangible assets
(141,367)
(81,570)
Payments to acquire tangible assets
(2,216)
(350)
Payments to acquire investments
(30,000)
.
----------
----------
----------
----------
Net cash outflow for capital expenditure
(173,583)
(81,920)
.
----------
----------
----------
----------
Net cash outflow before management of liquid resources and financing
(420,829)
(391,085)
.
Financing
Issue of ordinary share capital
503,000
654,869
Cost of share issue
(26,500)
(18,532)
.
----------
----------
----------
----------
Issue of shares
476,500
636,337
.
Net cash inflow from financing
476,500
636,337
.
Increase in cash in the period
55,671
245,252



NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006
1) Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash outflow from operating activities
2006
2005
GBP
GBP
Operating loss
(338,036)
(354,875)
Depreciation of tangible assets
518
75
Amortisation of intangible assets
54,105
38,859
Increase in debtors within 1 year
(991)
(9,748)
Increase in creditors within 1 year
17,398
2,628
------------
------------
------------
Net cash outflow from operating activities
(267,006)
323,061)
2) Analysis of net funds
1 Jan 2006
Cash Flow
Other non-cash changes
31 Dec 2006
GBP
GBP
GBP
GBP
Net cash
Cash at bank in hand
439,982
55,671
-
495,653
Bank Deposits
-
-
-
-
------------
------------
------------
Net funds
439,982
55,671
-
495,653
3) Reconciliation of net cash flow movement in net funds
2006
2005
GBP
GBP
Increase in cash in the year
55,671
245,252
------------
------------
Movement in net funds in the period
55,671
245,252
Opening net funds
439,982
194,730
------------
------------
Closing net funds
495,653
439,982


NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006

1) Accounting policies

1.1) Accounting convention

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention modified to include the revaluation of investments.

1.2) Compliance with accounting standards

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), which have been applied consistently (except as otherwise stated).

1.3) Intangible fixed assets - exploration costs

Expenditure on the acquisition costs, exploration and evaluation of interests in licences including related overheads are capitalised. Such costs are carried forward in the balance sheet under intangible assets and amortised over the maximum period of the licences in respect of each area of interest where:

a) such costs are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploration of the area of interest or alternatively by its sale.

b) exploration activities have not yet reached a stage that permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves and active operations in relation to the areas are continuing.

An annual impairment review is carried out by the directors to consider whether any exploration or development costs have suffered impairment in value and if necessary provisions are made accordingly.

Accumulated costs in respect of areas of interest, which have been abandoned are written off to the profit and loss account in the year in which the area is abandoned.

Exploration costs are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

1.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Plant and equipment 25% on reducing balance

1.5 Investments

Fixed asset investments are stated at open market value. The revaluation adjustment is taken to the revaluation reserve.

1.6 Deferred taxation

The accounting policy in respect of deferred tax has been changed to reflect the requirements of FRS19 - Deferred tax. Deferred tax is provided in full in respect of taxation deferred by timing differences between the treatment of certain items for taxation and accounting purposes. The deferred tax balance has not been discounted. A deferred tax asset is not recognised unless recovery is expected in the foreseeable future.

1.7 Foreign currency translation

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are taken to profit and loss account.

2) OPERATING LOSS
2006
2005
GBP
GBP
Operating loss is stated after charging:
Amortisation of intangible assets
54,105
38,859
Depreciation of tangible assets
518
75
Loss on foreign exchange transactions
1,238
1,152
Auditors' remuneration
5,425
5,250
Remuneration of auditors for non-audit work
1,600
17,408
------------
------------
3) Investment Income
2006
2005
Bank interest
19,760
13,896
------------
------------
4) Taxation
2006
2005
Current tax charge
-
-
------------
------------
The company has estimated losses of £ 784,000 (2005: £479,500) available for carry forward against future trading profits.
5) Intangible fixed assets
Exploration costs
Cost
At 1 January 2006
209,499
Additions
141,367
------------
At 31 December 2006
350,866
------------
Amortisation
At 1 January 2006
63,867
Charge for the year
54,105
------------
At 31 December 2006
117,972
------------
Net book value
At 31 December 2006
232,894
------------
At 31 December 2005
145,632
------------
6) Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2006
541
Additions
2,216
------------
At 31 December 2006
2,757
------------
Depreciation
At 1 January 2006
139
Charge for the year
518
------------
At 31 December 2006
657
------------
Net book value
At 31 December 2006
2,100
------------
At 31 December 2005
402
------------
7) Fixed asset investments
Unlisted investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2006
351,563
Additions
80,000
Revaluation
(204,158)
------------
At 31 December 2006
227,405
------------
Net book value
At 31 December 2006
227,405
------------
At 31 December 2005
351,563
------------
The stated investments relate to the following:

7,500,000 ordinary 1p shares in Agricola Resources Plc. The investment has been revalued to its market valuation at the year end of 1p per share.

5,000,000 ordinary 1p shares in All Star Minerals Plc which were gifted to the company on 31 January 2006. The investment has been revalued to its market valuation at the year end of 2.375p per share.

67,000 ordinary shares in Sunvest Corporation Limited, an Australian Company, acquired 28 September 2006. The investment has been revalued to its market valuation at the year end of 48.30p per share.

8) Debtors
2006
2005
Other debtors
10,556
10,161
Prepayments and accrued income
6,792
6,196
------------
------------
17,348
16,357
------------
------------
9) Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
7,117
-
Taxes and social security costs
2,076
2,313
Other creditors
5,201
773
Accruals and deferred income
10,590
4,500
------------
------------
24,984
7,586
------------
------------
10) Share capital
Authorised
200,000,000 Ordinary shares of 1p each
2,000,000
2,000,000
------------
------------
Allotted, called up and fully paid
66,398,247 ordinary shares of 1p each
663,982
560,982
------------
------------
On 30 March 2006 10,000,000 ordinary shares of £0.01 each were allotted and fully paid at a premium of £0.04 each for cash consideration to provide additional working capital.

On 4 April 2006 150,000 ordinary share options of £0.01 each were exercised at par for cash consideration to provide additional working capital.

On 10 April 2006 150,000 ordinary share options of £0.01 each were exercised at par for cash consideration to provide additional working capital.

Total issue costs amounted to £26,500 during the period.

At the balance sheet date the following share options were in issue:

13,700,000 ordinary £0.01 shares exercisable at up to £0.01p up to 31 March 2008.

11,111,111 ordinary £0.01 shares exercisable at £0.055p up to 6 April 2007 - these options have now lapsed.

11) Statement of movements on reserves
Share Premium Account
Revaluation Reserve
Other reserves (see below)
Profit and loss account
GBP
GBP
GBP
GBP
Balance at 1 January 2006
1,987,982
276,563
46,451
(1,925,628)
Retained loss for the year
-
-
-
(318,276)
Premium on shares issued during the year
400,000
-
-
-
Share premium - other movements
(26,500)
-
-
-
Revaluation during the year
-
(154,158)
-
-
------------
------------
------------
------------
Balance at 31 December 2006
2,361,482
122,405
46,451
(2,243,904)
------------
------------
------------
------------
Other reserves
Capital contribution reserve
Balance at 1 January 2006 & at 31 December 2006
46,451
------------
------------
------------
------------

12) Reconciliation of movements in shareholders' funds
2006
2005
GBP
GBP
Loss for the financial year
(318,276)
(340,979)
Other recognised gains and losses
(154,158)
276,563
Proceeds from issue of shares
503,000
654,869
Cost of share issue written off to share premium account
(26,500)
(18,532)
------------ ------------
Net addition to shareholders' funds
4,066
571,921
Opening shareholders' funds
946,350
374,429
------------
------------
Closing shareholders' funds 950,416 946,350
13) Directors' emoluments
2006
2005
Emoluments for qualifying services
55,083
52,000
------------
------------
14) Transactions with directors
During the year the company paid Ed Taylor Consulting Limited fees amounting to £12,367 (2005 - £9,506). Mr E Taylor is director and shareholder of this company. No amounts were outstanding at the year end (2005 - nil).

During the year the company paid exploration fees of £61,255 (2005 - £48,616) to Geoexperten, a business owned by Dr Jan-Ola Larsson. Further fees paid to Dr Jan-Ola Larsson during the year amounted to £40,442 (2005 - 39,167). No amounts were outstanding at the year end (2005 - nil).

All the above transactions were undertaken on a commercial basis.

During the year the company incurred expenditure which was recharged directly, at no profit or loss, to Agricola Resources Plc, a company in which Dr R D Young, Mr A C R Scutt and Dr Jan-Ola Larsson are directors. A balance of £4,260 (2005 - nil) was due from Agricola Resources Plc at the year end.

During the year the company was gifted 5,000,000 ordinary 1p shares in All Star Minerals Plc. Dr R D Young is a director of the company.

15) Employees
Exploration costs
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees (including directors) during the year was:
Directors
4
4
Other
-
1
------------
------------
4
5
------------
------------
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
68,583
56,500
Social security costs
7,013
5,823
At 31 December 2006
------------
------------
75,596
62,323
------------
------------
16) Related party transactions
During the year the company acquired 67,000 shares in Sunvest Corporation Limited, an Australian Company, these shares were acquired for £30,000. Sunvest Corporation Limited owns 16.9% of the ordinary share capital of Beowulf Mining plc.

For further information contact :

  • Dr Robert Young, Beowulf Mining plc Tel. +44 (0) 1353 649 701
  • Mr Gavin Burnell, Ruegg & Co Limited Tel. +44 (0) 207 584 3663
  • Mr Gary Middleton, St. Swithins PR Tel. +44 (0) 207 929 4391
  • Mr. Nick Bealer, King & Shaxson Tel. +44 (0) 207 426 5986

For further information please contact:.

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