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PRL GLOBAL LTD Interim / Quarterly Report 2011

Feb 28, 2011

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CI Resources Limited ACN 006 788 754

Appendix 4D Half-yearly Report

RESULTS FOR ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET

This preliminary report is provided to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) under ASX Listing Rule4.2A.3

This information should be read in conjunction with the 30 June 2010 annual financial report.

Current reporting period: 31 December 2010 Previous corresponding period: 31 December 2009

For and on behalf of the directors:

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Janelle Burns Joint Company Secretary

Dated: 28 February 2011

Results for announcement to the market AUD
$’000’s
Revenue from continuing operations up 54,383% to 57,208
Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities
after tax attributable to members up 208% to 8,415
Net profit/(loss) for the period
Attributable to members up 132% to 6,294

Dividends

On 24 September 2010 a final dividend of 2 cents per share was paid to all shareholders holding shares on the record date of 9 September 2010. The directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend in respect of the interim period.

CI Resources Limited ACN 006 788 754

Appendix 4D Half-yearly Report

COMMENTARY ON RESULTS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION

Net Tangible Asset Backing

31 31
December December
2010 2009
$’000’s $’000’s
Net assets 76,941 34,427
Less intangible assets - -
Net tangible assets of the Company 76,941 34,427
Fully paid ordinary shares on issue at balance date 72,874,012 72,874,012
Net tangible asset backing per issued ordinary share as
at balance date $1.05 $0.47

Significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company

No significant changes took place during the period in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity.

Details of associates

Aggregate Share of Aggregate Share of
Associate Percentage Holding Profit/(Loss)
Previous Previous
Current corresponding Current corresponding
period period period period
Phosphate Resources - 41.74% - 2,986
Ltd

Phosphate Resources Limited (“PRL”) is no longer considered an associate for accounting purposes. PRL’s results are now consolidated in the financial statements as the Company now holds 47.71% of that company.

CI Resources Limited

Half Year Report For the half-year ended 31 December 2010

Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI Resources Limited ACN 006 788 754

Contents Page
Directors' report 3
Auditor’s independence declaration 5
Financial report 6
Directors' declaration 18
Independent audit report to the members 19

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Directors’ report

Your directors present their half year report on the consolidated entity (“Group”) consisting of CI Resources Limited (“CII” or “Company”) and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year ended 31 December 2010.

Directors

The following persons were directors of CI Resources Limited for the whole of the half-year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated:

Mr David Somerville (elected 28 November 2008)

Mr Tee Lip Sin (appointed 25 June 2007)

Mr Phuar Kong Seng (elected 30 May 2008)

Mr Phua Siak Yeong (elected 28 November 2008) Prof. Anthony Brennan (appointed 29 January 2010)

Dividends

On 24 September 2010 a final dividend of 2 cents per share was paid to all shareholders holding shares on the record date of 9 September 2010.

Review of operations

Financial Position

At the end of the financial period the consolidated entity had net cash balances of $27.400M (2009: $7.800M) and net assets of $76.900M (2009: $34.400M).

Total liabilities amounted to $32.700M, being trade and other creditors, borrowings and taxation liabilities.

CI Resources Limited

During the financial year CI Resources continued to acquire shares in Phosphate Resources Limited (PRL). During October 2010 CI Resources acquired a further 102,150 shares under the Creep provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, and as at 31 December 2010 was the largest shareholder in PRL holding a shareholding of 47.71%.

The Company is represented on the Board of PRL by Mr Tee Lip Sin, Mr Phuar Kong Seng and Mr Phua Siak Yeong.

PRL reported a post-tax profit of $6.022M for the half-year ended 31 December 2010, and has paid one dividend during this period. The Company received a total dividend from PRL of $ 0.471M during the half-year.

The Consolidated Entity is reporting a profit attributable to members of $ 5.410M for the half-year ended 31 December 2010.

Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
December
2010
Cents
7.66

Auditors’ Independence Declaration

A copy of the auditors’ independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 18.

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Directors’ report

Auditor

Ernst & Young continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001 .

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

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D Somerville Chairman Perth, Western Australia

28 February 2011

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

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Auditor's Independence Declaration to the Directors of CI Resources Limited

In relation to our review of the financial report of CI Resources Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2010, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 or any applicable code of professional conduct.

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Ernst & Young

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R J Curtin

Partner Perth 28 February 2011

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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Auditor's Independence Declaration to the Directors of CI Resources Limited

In relation to our review of the financial report of CI Resources Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2010, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 or any applicable code of professional conduct.

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Ernst & Young

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R J Curtin

Partner Perth 28 February 2011

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

RC:VP:CIRESOURCES:020

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Auditor's Independence Declaration to the Directors of CI Resources Limited

In relation to our review of the financial report of CI Resources Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2010, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 or any applicable code of professional conduct.

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Ernst & Young

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R J Curtin

Partner Perth 28 February 2011

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Consolidated Statement Comprehensive Income For the half-year ended 31 December 2010

Notes Consolidated
2010
$’000s
2009
$’000s
Revenue from continuing operations
2a
Cost of sales
2b
Gross Profit
Other income
Share of net profits in associate
2c
Other expenses
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
Net profit for the period
Other comprehensive income
Exchange differences on translation of foreign
operations
Total comprehensive income for the period
Net profit for the period is attributable to:
Non controlling interest
Owners of the parent
Total comprehensive income for the period is
attributable to:
Non controlling interest
Owners of the parent
Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share
57,208
105
(42,017)
-
15,191
105
2,577
-
-
2,986
(9,353)
(358)
8,415
2,733
(2,831)
-
5,584
2,733
710
(15)
6,294
2,718
3,252
2,332
-
2,718
5,584
2,718
3,648
2,646
-
2,718
6,294
2,718
Cents
7.66
Cents
3.15

The above Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at 31 December 2010

Notes Consolidated
December
2010
$’000s
30 June 2010
$’000s
27,393
28,522
26,435
1,174
9,191
9,246
19,304
-
5,556
10,166
73,439
63,548
14,701
7,736
22,482
6,515
10,509
4,488
10,860
5,347
37,434
45,204
110,873
108,752
5,956
2,786
-
2,218
5,558
1,711
4,074
2,374
10,960
13,717
44
1,328
5,768
15,832
48
1,954
4,705
14,417
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
3
Trade and other receivables
Income tax receivable
Derivative financial asset
Inventories
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Term deposits held to maturity
Deferred tax assets
Plant & equipment
Mine properties
4
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Interest bearing loans and borrowings
Income tax liability
Provisions
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Payables
Borrowings
Deferred tax liability
Provisions
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained earnings
5
Parent Interests
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
22,972
21,124
33,932
34,841
76,941
73,911
17,970
17,970
1,646
364
13,695
12,820
33,311
31,154
43,630
42,757
76,941
73,911

The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Consolidated Statements of changes in Equity For the half-year ended 31 December 2010

2010 Consolidated Contributed
Equity
$’000s
Foreign
currency
translation
Reserve
$’000s
Discount on
acquisition of
Non-
controlling
interest
Reserve
$’000s
Retained
earnings
$’000s
Owners of
the Parent
$’000s
Non-controlling
Interest
$’000s
Total
$’000s
At the beginning of the period
Profit for the period
Othercomprehensiveincome
17,970 364
-
12,820
31,154
42,757
73,911
-
-
-
-
2,332
2,332
3,252
5,584
314
-
-
314
396
710
Total comprehensive income
for the period
Transactions with owners in
their capacity as owners
Dividends paid
Acquisition of Non-controlling
interest in PRL
At the end of the period
- 314
-
2,332
2,646
3,648
**6,294 **
-
-
-
-
-
968
(1,457)
-
(1,457)
968
(556)
(2,219)
(2,013)
(1,251)
17,970 678
968
13,695
33,311
43,630
76,941

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Consolidated Statements of changes in Equity For the half-year ended 31 December 2010

2009 Consolidated Contributed
Equity
$’000s
Foreign
currency
translation
Reserve
$’000s
Retained
earnings
$’000s
Total
$’000s
At the beginning of the period
Other comprehensive income
(Loss)/ Profit for the period
Total comprehensive income
for the period
At the end of the period
17,970
364
13,374
31,708
-
-
(15)
-
-
2,734
(15)
2,734
-
(15)
2,734
2,719
17,970
349
16,108
34,427

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the half-year ended 31 December 2010

Notes Consolidated
2010
$’000s
2009
$’000s
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
(inclusive of goods and services tax)
Interest received
Income taxes paid
Dividends received
Net cash inflow/ (outflow) from
operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Decrease in short term investments
Purchase of property and equipment
Net cash (outflow)/ inflow from
investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings
Finance lease principal payment
Acquisition of non-controlling interest
Dividends paid
Net cash (outflow) from financing
activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
held
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the financial year
Impact of foreign exchange
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the period
49,819
(48,729)
-
(387)
681
105
(5,625)
-
-
1,429
(3,854)
1,147
7,781
-
(2,239)
-
5,542
-
1,029
-
(580)
-
(1,251)
(2,013)
-
(2,815)
-
(1,127)
1,147
28,522
6,738
(2)
-
27,393
7,885

The above Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2010

1 Basis of Preparation and Accounting Policies

Basis of preparation

This general purpose condensed financial report for the half-year ended 31 December 2010 has been prepared in accordance with AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001.

The half-year financial report does not include all notes of the type normally included within the Annual Financial Report and therefore cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of the consolidated entity as the full financial report.

The half-year financial report should be read in conjunction with the Annual Financial Report of CI Resources Limited as at 30 June 2010.

Apart from the adoption of new or revised standards noted below, the accounting policies and methods of computation are the same as those adopted in the most recent annual financial report.

Changes in accounting policy

From 30 June 2010 The Group has adopted the following Standards and Interpretations, mandatory for annual periods beginning on 1 July 2010. Adoption of these standards and interpretations did not have any significant effect on the financial position or performance of the Group.

  • AASB 2009-5 Further Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project

  • [AASB 5, 8, 101, 107, 117, 118, 136 & 139]

  • AASB 2009-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment

  • Transactions [AASB 2]

  • AASB 2009-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Classification of Rights Issues [AASB 132]

  • AASB 2010-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project [AASB

  • 3, AASB 7, AASB 121, AASB 128, AASB 131, AASB 132 & AASB 139]

  • Interpretation 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments

The Group has not elected to early adopt any new standards or amendments that are issued but not yet effective.

2
Revenue and Expenses
(a)
Revenue
Phosphate sales
Oil sales
Stevedoring
Finance revenue – interest
Other
(b)
Cost of sales
Cost of production:
Production costs
Royalties
Insurance
Consolidated
31.12.2010
$000
31.12.2009
$000
51,267
-
331
-
951
-
602
-
4,057
105
57,208
105
27,724
-
468
-
923
-
29,115
-

Shipping costs:

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2010

Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2010
Shipping charges
Port charges
Levy
Commission
Depreciation:
Plant and equipment
Total cost of sales
(c)
Other income
Government grants
Foreign exchange gain
Other
8,820
-
751
-
638
-
120
-
10,329
-
2,573
-
42,017
-
1
-
2,467
-
109
-
2,577
-

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2010

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated

31.12.2010
$000
31.12.2009
$000
2.
Revenue and Expenses (continued)
(d)
Other expenses
Redundancy expense
Depreciation
Administration and other
Accretion on asset retirement obligations
Other
941
-
17
-
7,574
-
300
-
521
358
9,353
358

3 Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents

31.12.2010 30.06.2010
$000 $000
Cash at bank 27,393 28,522

4 Mine Properties

Chinese Mines:

The Chinese government have ordered consolidation with an adjacent mine, with the final operating arrangements contingent on ore reserve estimates being agreed after the completion of a Chinese government directed drilling programme currently in progress. Until this is finalised the ongoing profitability of the investment will remain in doubt.

The mining license has been extended until 30 April 2011 in order to allow the completion of the required drilling programme. The Directors have no reason to doubt the advice of the Chinese Government officials that the mining license and resource rights will be issued.

During the year ended 30 June 2010 the mine property was written down to fair value less cost to sale, which was computed on the basis of the sale of shares of a minority shareholder in Phosphate Resources (HuaLi) Ltd the company holding the mine properties.

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2010

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5 Dividends Paid and Proposed

Franked dividends declared and paid during the half-year on ordinary
shares to the owners of the parent: $0.02 (2009: $1.00)
Dividends proposed and not yet recognised as a liability
1,457
6,300
-
-
1,457
6,300

6 Commitments and Contingencies

As at balance sheet date the consolidated entity had no expenditure commitments.

Since the last annual reporting date, there has been no material change to any contingent liabilities or contingent assets.

7 Events after the Balance Sheet Date

Acquisition of Cheekah Kemayan Plantations Sdn Bhd

On the 8[th] February 2011, the Board of PRL approved the acquisition of Cheekah Kemayan Plantations Sdn Bhd which operates a 4,060 acre producing palm oil plantation and mill in Pahang, peninsular Malaysia for RM 145 million (A$ 47 million).

Settlement is scheduled for 31 March 2011 but remains conditional on the finalization of some 60% financing with OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd on satisfactory terms and the approval of the transaction, in accordance with the requirements of ASX listing Rule 10, by the shareholders of the PRL controlling entity, CI Resources Ltd.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 31 December 2010 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of CI Resources Limited and its controlled entities, or the state of affairs of CI Resources Limited and its controlled entities in subsequent periods.

8 Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting for the year ended 31 December 2010

The company has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board of Directors (chief operating decision makers) in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources.

The operating segments have been identified by management based on the manner in which the product is sold or service provided.

Subsequent to acquisition of control by the Company over Phosphate Resources Limited during the six months ended 30 June 2010, the Company has concluded that there are three operating segments, that being the Sale of Phosphate, Stevedoring Services and Other.

The Other segment consists of the Oil, Australia and Singapore operations.

Accounting policies and inter-segment transactions

The accounting policies used by the Group in reporting segments internally are the same as those contained in Note 2 to the latest audited financial statements.

Corporate charges

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Half-year Financial Statements – 31 December 2010

CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2010

Corporate charges comprise non-segmental expenses such as head office expenses and interest. Corporate charges are allocated to each business segment on a proportionate basis linked to segment revenue so as to determine segmental results.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense is calculated based on the segment operating net profit using the notional charge of 30% (2009: 30%). No effect is given for taxable or deductible temporary differences.

Revenue Half Year ended 31 December 2010 Half Year ended 31 December 2010 Half Year ended 31 December 2010
Phosphate
Stevedoring
Other
Total
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Sales to externalcustomer 48,217 973 6,891 56,081
Other revenue from external
customer
1,112 15 - 1,127
Totalsegmentrevenue 49,329 988 6,891 57,208
Segment net operation
profit/(loss) aftertax
5,173 77 334 5,584
Segment assets 97,427 998 12,448 110,873
SegmentLiabilities 27,787 272 5,873 33,932

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CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2010

8 Segment reporting (continued)

Segment Reporting for the half-year ended 31 December 2009

In the prior year, management had determined the operating segments based on reports reviewed by the Board (Chief Operations Decision Makers) for making strategic decisions. There were two reportable segments being Australia and Singapore.

The principle activity of the Australia segment consisted of investment in the phosphate industry and the Singapore segment consisted of investments in the fertilizer industry.

Investment in associated

Investments in associates are accounted for at cost and dividends recognised revenue when the right to receive payment is established.

Segment Results Half Year ended 31 December 2009

Total Segment Revenue
Segment Results
Total Segment Assets
30 June 2010
Segment assets
Post Acquisition changes in the Group's
share of net assets of associates
Total consolidated assets
Total Segment Liabilities
30 June 2010
Segment liabilities
Post Acquisition changes in the Group's
share of net assets of associates
Total consolidated liabilities
Australia
Singapore
'000
'000
1,429
-
Total
'000
1,429
1,056
(6)
1,051
Phosphate
Stevedoring
Other
'000
'000
‘000
101,829
5,843
1,080
Phosphate
Stevedoring
Other
'000
'000
‘000
43,799
2,616
(11,574)
Total
'000
108,752
108,752
Total
'000
34,841
34,841

Reconciliation of segment revenue to revenue presented on the Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income as follows:

Segment Revenue
Unallocated interest revenue
Dividend income on equity accounted
investments
Profit before income tax from continuing
operations
Consolidated
2009
'000
1,429,180
105,119
(1,429,180)
(105,119)

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CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2010

8 Segment reporting (continued)

Reconciliation of segment result to profit before income tax is as follows:

1 July 2009 to 31 December 2009

1 July 2009 to 31 December 2009
Segment Result
Dividend income on equity accounted
investments
Unallocated results
Unallocated interest revenue
Share of profit of associated
Profit before income tax from continuing
operations
Consolidated
'000
1,051
(1,429)
20
105
2,986
2,733

Revenue from external customers by geographical locations is detailed below. Revenue is attributed to geographic location based on the location of the customers. The Company does not have external revenues from external customers that are attributable to any foreign country other than as shown:

Australia
China
Other foreign countries
1 July 2010 to 31
December 2010
1 July 2009 to
31 December
2009
'000
'000
988
105
14,302
-
41,918
-
57,208
105

Major customers

The Group has number of customers to which it provides the products. There are no customers of the Group who account for more than 10% of total external revenue in 2010 and 2009.

Non-Current Assets by geographical regions:

on-Current Assets by geographical regions:
Australia
China
Other foreign countries
31 December
30 June
2010
2010
'000
'000
106,386
38,107
4,488
7,097
-
-
110,874
45,205

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CI RESOURCES LIMITED

Directors’ declaration For the year ended 31 December 2010

In the directors’ opinion:

  • (a) The financial statements comprising the Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Changes in Equity and accompanying notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:

  • (i) complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and

  • (ii) giving a true and fair view of the company and the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 20100 and of their performance, for the year ended on that date; and

  • (a) the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 1

  • (c) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; and

The directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 .

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

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D Somerville Chairman

Perth 28 February 2011

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To the members of CI Resources Limited

Report on the Half-Year Financial Report

We have reviewed the accompanying half year financial report of CI Resources Limited which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2010, the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the half year ended on that date, other selected explanatory notes and the directors’ declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the half year end or from time to time during the half year.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Half Year Financial Report

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the half year financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the half year financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of Interim and Other Financial Reports Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity , in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2010 and its performance for the half year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 . As the auditor of CI Resources Limited and the entities it controlled during the half year ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.

A review of a half year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Independence

In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 . We have given to the directors of the company a written Auditor’s Independence Declaration, a copy of which is included in the Directors’ Report.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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Conclusion

Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the interim financial report of CI Resources Limited is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:

  • (i) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2010 and of its performance for the half year ended on that date; and

  • (ii) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

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Ernst & Young

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R J Curtin Partner Perth 28 February 2011

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