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RAND MINING LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2007
Apr 29, 2007
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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ABN 41 004 669 658
Suite G1/2 49 Melville ParadeSouth Perth WA 6151 Australia
PO Box 307West Perth WA 6872 Australia
T 61894742113 F 61 8 9367 9386E [email protected] W randmining.com.au
30 April 2007
The Listing Manager Australian Stock Exchange Level 10 20 Bond Street SYDNEY NSW 2000
Quarterly Report for March 2007
Highlights
- 18,600 tonnes of Raleigh ore at an estimated grade of 14 g/t remain on the Raleigh $\bullet$ ROM Pad. Rand's 12.5% entitlement is to be hauled to the Greenfields plant for processing in the fifth treatment campaign.
- Approximately 31,500 tonnes of Raleigh ore grading approximately 15 g/t remain on $\bullet$ the Greenfields ROM pad. Rand's 25% share is to be processed in the fifth treatment campaign.
- The EKJV employs 92 personnel, 12 dedicated to capital development and 80 to $\bullet$ operations.

GEOLOGY AND MINING
EAST KUNDANA JOINT VENTURE
Raleigh Underground Development
The Raleigh Underground decline was extended to the 5966m RL, 379 m below surface. During the March 2007 Quarter, 431m of capital development was completed, bringing the project to date total to 4,283 m.
Ore development continued on 6136, 6119, 6102, 6085, 6067, 6051 and 6034 Level ore drives. The ground conditions encountered were within the expected geotechnical design parameters. The stopes are located in the low stress area of the mine.
| RALEIGH UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | CAPITAL | Operating | PASTE FILL | |||
| Decline (m) | Secondary Waste $(m)$ | Ore $(m)$ | Total $(m)$ | Paste Fill (m) | ||
| (m) | ||||||
| Jan 07 | 98.6 | 25 | 70.9 | 313.6 | 384.5 | 22 |
| Feb 07 | 39.8 | 84.5 | 74.3 | 200.2 | 274.5 | 31 |
| Mar 07 | 75.7 | 107.9 | 68.1 | 283.5 | 351.6 | 21 |
| Mar 07 O | 214 | 217.4 | 213.3 | 797.3 | 1,010.6 | 74 |
| Dec 06 Q | 213.7 | 249 | 173.4 | 843.5 | 1,016.9 | 80 |
| Project to date 2,182 | 2,101 | 1,168 | 5,313 | 10.764 | 307 |
Raleigh Underground Mine Production
Production from the 6185, 6168, 6,152 and 6136 stopes continued during the quarter. The average width of stopes mined was less than the Feasibility Study design width of 3 metres, reducing the dilution of broken ore, resulting in reduced haulage and processing costs.
Stope development and stope ore mined estimated by grade control face chip sampling during the March 2007 Quarter is tabulated as follows:
| RALEIGH UNDERGROUND GRADE CONTROL ESTIMATES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Tonnes | Grade | Ounces | |
| g/t | Troy ounces | |||
| Jan 07 | 20.867 | 13.2 | 8.857 | |
| Feb 07 | 21,354 | 18.8 | 12,902 | |
| Mar 07 | 18,609 | 13.8 | 8.254 | |
| Mar 07 Q | 60,829 | 15.3 | 30,014 | |
| Project to date | 313,380 | 16.4 | 165,266 |
Rand's Entitlements
| RAND'S ENTITLEMENTS (based on grade control estimates) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter | Fonnes | Grade | Ounces | |
| Sep 06 | 6.717 | 18.2 | 3.937 | |
| $\vert$ Dec 06 | 7.707 | 16.3 | 4.052 | |
| Mar 07 | 7.604 | 15.3 | 3.752 | |
| Project to date | 39.173 | 16.4 | 20.658 |
18,600 tonnes grading an estimated 13.8 g/t containing 8,254 oz of gold mined in March 2007 has been placed on the Raleigh Bed Blend stockpile. Rand's entitlement is 12.5%.
Toll Processing
25,635 tonnes of Raleigh Ore has been hauled to the Greenfields processing plant during the March 2007 Quarter.
| TOLL PROCESSING | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouarter | Gold | Silver | Rand's share gold | |
| September 06 | ||||
| December 06 | 33.476 | 4.524 | 8.369 | |
| March 07 | $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ | $,$ | ||
| Project to date | 59,080 | 8,476 | 14.770 |
Approximately 31,500 tonnes grading approximately 15 $g/t$ remain on the Greenfields ROM pad for processing in the fifth processing campaign expected to commence in the June 2007 Quarter.
Resource Development
The EKJV Manager failed to provide the Hornet and Rubicon underground feasibility study.
EXPLORATION
EKJV Exploration
Kundana North
Re-mapping and re-interpretation of the Kundana North area based on the 2006 drilling program data continued during the period to generate potential exploration targets.
Other Exploration
Seven Mile Hill Joint Venture (Rand's Interest 50%)
The potential for further exploration targets for drill testing within the Seven Mile Hill tenements are limited and discussions to farm out the tenements are continuing.
Appendix 5B
$Rule 5.3$
Mining exploration entity quarterly report
Introduced 1/7/96. Origin: Appendix 8. Amended 1/7/97, 1/7/98, 30/9/2001.
| Name of entity |
|---|
Rand Mining NL
ABN
41 004 669 658
| Quarter ended ("current quarter") | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ----------------------------------- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
31st March 2007
Consolidated statement of cash flows
| Cash flows related to operating activities | Current quarterSA'000 | Year to date$(9$ months) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $A'000 | |||
| $\mathsf{L}$ | Receipts from product sales and related debtors | 2,954 | 8,454 |
| 1.2 | Payments for(a) exploration andevaluation | (23) | (61) |
| (b) development | (309) | (914) | |
| (c) production | (1, 199) | (3,351) | |
| (d) administration | (85) | (727) | |
| 1.3 | Dividends received | ||
| $\vert A$ | Interest and other items of a similar nature received | 46 | 102 |
| L5 | Interest and other costs of finance paid | 313 | (223) |
| 1.6 | Income taxes paid | ||
| 1.7 | Other (provide details if material) | ||
| Net Operating Cash Flows | 1,697 | 3,280 | |
| 1.81.9 | Cash flows related to investing activitiesPayment for purchases of: (a) prospects(b) equity investments(c) other fixed assetsProceeds from sale of:(a) prospects(b) equity investments | (242)(43) | (423)(173) |
| 1.101.111.12 | (c) other fixed assetsLoans to other entitiesLoans repaid by other entitiesOther - Loans received from Tribune Resources- Loans repaid to Tribune Resources | 269 | (21)291 |
| Net investing cash flows | (16) | (326) | |
| 1.13 | Total operating and investing cash flows (carriedforward) | 1.681 | 2.954 |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
| 1.13 | Total operating and investing eash flows(brought forward) | 1.681 | 2,954 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Cash flows related to financing activitiesProceeds from issues of shares, options, etc. | ||
| 1.15 | Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares | ||
| 1.161.17 | Proceeds from borrowingsRepayment of borrowings | (1,130) | (2,953) |
| 1.181.19 | Dividends paidOther (provide details if material) | ||
| Net financing cash flows | (1,130) | (2,953) | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash held | 551 | ||
| 1.201.21 | Cash at beginning of quarter/year to dateExchange rate adjustments | 1,599 | 2.149 |
| 1.22 | Cash at end of quarter | 2,150 | 2,150 |
Payments to directors of the entity and associates of the directors Payments to related entities of the entity and associates of the related entities
| Current quarter$A'000 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item 1.2 | (100) |
| 1.24 | Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item 1.10 |
$1.25$ Explanation necessary for an understanding of the transactions Directors fees and superannuation (included in administration $1.2$ (d)) $(100)$ Royalty payment (included in production 1.2 (c)) $(1)$ The aggregate amount of loans (item 1.10) made to specified parties are as follows:
Non-cash financing and investing activities
$2.1$ Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows
In January 2006, Tribune Resources NL loaned the Company 4,000 ounces of gold bullion. At the end of the quarter the Company has 300 ounces of this gold bullion still on hand.
$2.2$ Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in projects in which the reporting entity has an interest
Not applicable
Financing facilities available
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
$\overline{a}$
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position.
| Amount available $A'000 | Amount used$A'000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Loan facilities | 4.750 | 4,719 |
| 3.2 | Credit standby arrangements |
Estimated cash outflows for next quarter
| 4.1 | Exploration and evaluation | SA 00050 |
|---|---|---|
| $-4.2$ | Development | 250 |
| Total | 300 |
'n
Reconciliation of cash
l.
| Reconciliation of cash at the end of the quarter (asshown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) tothe related items in the accounts is as follows. | Current quarter$A'000 | Previous quarter$A'000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Cash on hand and at bank | 2,053 | 1,502 |
| 5.2 | Deposits at call – Performance Bonds | 97 | 97 |
| 5.3 | Bank overdraft | ||
| 5.4 | Other | ||
| Total: cash at end of quarter (item 1.22) | 2,150 | 1.599 |
Changes in interests in mining tenements
| Tenementreference | Nature of interest(note (2)) | Interest atbeginningof quarter | Interest atend ofquarter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6.1 | Interests in miningtenements relinquished,reduced or lapsed | ||||
| 6.2 | Interests in miningtenements acquired orincreased |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Issued and quoted securities at end of current quarterDescription includes rate of interest and any redemption or conversion rights together with prices and dates.
| Total number | Number quoted | Issue price per | Amount paid up per | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| security (see note$3)$ (cents) | security (see note 3)(cents) | ||||
| 7.1 | Preference$^*$ securities(description) | ||||
| 7.2 | Changes duringquarter(a) Increasesthrough issues(b) Decreases | ||||
| through returnsof capital, buy-backs,redemptions | |||||
| 7.3 | *Ordinarysecurities | 40,560,813 | 40,560,813 | ||
| 7.4 | Changes duringquarter(a) Increasesthrough issues(b) Decreasesthrough returnsof capital, buy-backs | ||||
| 7.5 | + Convertibledebt securities | ||||
| 7.6 | (description)Changes duringquarter(a) Increasesthrough issues(b) Decreasesthroughsecuritiesmatured,converted | ||||
| 7.7 | Options(description andconversionfactor) | Exercise price | Expiry date | ||
| 7.8 | Issued duringquarter | ||||
| 7.9 | Exercised duringquarter | ||||
| 7.10 | Expired duringquarter | ||||
| 7.11 | Debentures(totals only) | ||||
| 7.12 | Unsecurednotes (totalsonly) |
$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Compliance statement
- $\mathbf{I}$ This statement has been prepared under accounting policies which comply with accounting standards as defined in the Corporations Act or other standards acceptable to ASX (see note 4).
- $\overline{2}$ This statement does give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
...................................... (Director)
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Print name: Anthony Billis
Notes
- $\mathbb{I}$ The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity's activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity wanting to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes attached to this report.
- The "Nature of interest" (items 6.1 and 6.2) includes options in respect of interests in $\overline{2}$ mining tenements acquired, exercised or lapsed during the reporting period. If the entity is involved in a joint venture agreement and there are conditions precedent which will change its percentage interest in a mining tenement, it should disclose the change of percentage interest and conditions precedent in the list required for items 6.1 and 6.2.
- 3 Issued and quoted securities The issue price and amount paid up is not required in items 7.1 and 7.3 for fully paid securities.
- 4 The definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 1022: Accounting for Extractive Industries and AASB 1026: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report.
- 5 Accounting Standards ASX will accept, for example, the use of International Accounting Standards for foreign entities. If the standards used do not address a topic, the Australian standard on that topic (if any) must be complied with.
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.