WHY PLATINUM
NOBLE METAL
 
The special qualities of platinum make its use crucial to technology, industry and the environment
WHY AQUARIUS
PROVEN BUSINESS
 
Has expertise in turning to account small-scale, shallow deposits
WHY SOUTHERN AFRICA
UNIQUE GEOLOGY
 
Source of more than 75% of newly mined platinum
WHY CONTINUE TO INVEST
POSITIVE RETURNS
 
Poised for growth
WHY NOW
WELL POSITIONED
 
Recent acquisitions have increased resource base significantly
WHY THE BUSHVELD COMPLEX
UNIQUE GEOLOGY
 
The richest PGM-bearing resource in the world

HIGHLIGHTS 2011

 
  • Global mining best practice hangingwall support methodology implemented across South African mines following accident at Marikana in July 2010
  • Acquisition of Afarak Platinum, concluded 5 April 2011, for $109.7 million will facilitate potential extensions to mine life at Kroondal and Marikana
  • Agreement reached to acquire Buttonshope (Booysendal South) for R1.2 billion (approximately $160 million) to extend mine life and expand production at Everest
  • Afarak and Buttonshope transactions to increase Aquarius PGM resources by approximately 23%
  • Agreement reached on acquisition of an additional 41.7% of Platinum Mile for approximately $17 million, increasing ownership in that asset to 91.7%

For operational highlights see review of operations.

  • Revenue up by 45% to $682.9 million (FY2010: $472.2 million)
  • US Dollar PGM prices increased materially, offset to some degree in South Africa by a strengthening Rand-Dollar exchange rate
  • Mine operating net cash flow rose by 44% to $162.3 million (FY2010: $112.8 million)
  • Mine EBITDA increased by 40% to $203.2 million (FY2010: $145.1 million)
  • Headline earnings (before exceptional items) increased more than fivefold to $142.8 million (FY2010: $23.6 million)
  • Headline earnings per share of 30.85 US cents per share (FY2010: 5.17 US cents per share)
  • Asset impairment of the Ridge assets (non-cash) of $159.8 million following cessation of operations
  • Reported net loss of $10.4 million (equivalent to US 2.25 cents per share) as a result of Blue Ridge impairment
  • Group cash balance at financial year-end of $328.1 million
  • Final dividend of US 4 cents per share declared, taking full year dividend to US 8 cents per share (FY2010: US 6 cents)

REPORT PROFILE

“IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL REPORTING TRENDS, THIS REPORT IS AN INTEGRATED REPORT”


CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

The year ended 30 June 2011 was both challenging and rewarding, delivering improved headline earnings and cash flow and enabling an increase in the total dividend by a third, to 8 US cents per share.

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CEO’S
REVIEW

After a lamentably tragic start, the 2011 financial year saw Aquarius achieve notable progress towards the fulfilment of its core strategic aims, while at the same time delivering another improved financial result.