Exhibit 15.3
 
 
 
 Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 (Registration number: 1988/005115/07)
 
 Unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and
 year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
 2
  Unaudited consolidated income statement
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 
 Notes Period
 ended
 1 December
 2005
 
  
 
 
 R’000
        Revenue
 2
 289,371
 
   
 
 
 Cost of sales
 
 
 (278,683)
   
 
 (257,736)
  5 (19,299)
 
   
 
 
 -
 
  Movement in provision for environmental rehabilitation
 12 (2,191)
 
   
 
 543
 
   
 
 
 
 Operating loss from gold
 
 
 10,688
 
   
 
 -
 
   
 
 (13,641)
 
   
 
 230,357
 
   
 
 -
 
  Loss from operations
 3
 227,404
 
   
 
 540
 
   
 
 (22,268)
 
  Loss before taxation
 
 
 205,676
   4 (109)
 
  Net profit/(loss) for the year
 
 205,567


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Unaudited consolidated balance sheet
 at 30 June
 Assets
 Notes
 2005
 
 
 
 
   
 
 R’000
 
 
  
  Non-current assets
 
 102,167
   5
  92,218
   6
  9,949
   
 
 Current assets
 
 61,735
   7
  19,998
   
  26,393
  
  -
  
  15,344
   
 
  Total assets
 
 163,902
   
 
 Equity and liabilities
 
 
  
 
 Capital and reserves
 
 
  8
 -*
   
 (688,552)
   
 (688,552)
   
 
 Non-current liabilities
 
 639,346
   9
  367 262
   10
  130,306
   11
  13,839
   12
  127,939
   
 
 Current liabilities
 
 213,108
   
  32
   
  -
   13
  11,799
   
  197,702
   
  3,575
   
 
 Total equity and liabilities
 
 163,902


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Unaudited consolidated statement of changes in equity
 for the year ended 30 June
  Number
 of
 ordinary
 shares
 Share
 capital
 Accumulated
 loss
 Total
 
  R’000 R’000
 
 R’000
 Balance at 30 June 2002
 
           Balance at 30 June 2003
           Balance at 30 June 2004
           Balance at 30 June 2005


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
 5
  Unaudited consolidated cash flow statement
 for the year ended 30 June
 
 Notes
 2005
 
 
 
 
   
 
 R’000
 Cash flow from operating activities
 
 
   
   589,474
    (542,362)
  
  47,112
    475
    (6)
    (51,427)
  Net cash flow from operating activities
 
 (3,846)
  
 
 
 Cash flow from investing activities
 
 
   
   (10,024)
    7,673
    (2,011)
    -
    -
     -
  Net cash flows from investing activities
 
 (4,362)
  
 
 
 Cash flow from financing activities
  
   
   -
    2,874
  Net cash flows from financing activities
  2,874
  
  
   (5,334)
    17,103
  Cash and cash equivalents - at end of year
  11,769


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Notes to the unaudited consolidated cash flow statement
 for the year ended 30 June
 
 
 2005
 
 
 (Unaudited)
 
 
 R’000
 A.  Reconciliation of loss before taxation to   cash (applied to)/ generated by operations
    
  
 (91,389)
    105,811
    18,289
  Movement in environmental rehabilitation  provision
  41,430
    (813)
    (791)
    -
    (475)
    51,427
  Provisions for employee benefits raised  during
  4,262
    (7,518)
    32,690
    (671)
    (11,237)
    44,598
    
   47,112
   B. Cash and cash equivalents
    
     
 15,344
    (3,575)
    11,769


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 1.
 Principal accounting policies
   1.1
 Basis of preparation
    The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis modified for the revaluation of certain financial instruments to fair value and incorporate the following principal accounting policies, which are consistent with those applied the previous year and comply with South African Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
   1.2     
  Consolidation
   The Group annual financial statements incorporate the annual financial statements of the Company, its subsidiaries and their associated environmental rehabilitation trust funds. The results of the subsidiaries are included from the date on which effective control was acquired up to the date control ceased to exist. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. Unrealised profits that arise between Group entities are also eliminated.
   1.3     
  Goodwill
   Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration over the Group's interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired subsidiary. The carrying amount of goodwill is reviewed annually and written down for impairment where considered necessary.
   1.4
 Mining assets
   1.4.1  Mine
 development
    Development costs relating to major programmes at existing mines and plants are capitalised. Development costs consist primarily of expenditures to initially establish a mine and to expand the capacity of operating mines and plants. Ordinary development costs to maintain production are expensed as incurred.
    Initial development and pre-production costs relating to a new facility, including interest on borrowed funds used to develop the facility, are capitalised until the facility is brought into production, at which time the costs are amortised.
   1.4.2 Plant and machinery
   Plant and machinery are recorded at cost of acquisition less sales, recoupments and amounts written off. Depreciation of plant facilities is computed principally by the life of mine method based on estimated proven and probable ore reserves. Proven and probable ore reserves reflect estimated quantities of economically recoverable reserves, which can be recovered in the future from known sand, slime and archive material from previously worked out mines.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 1.4     
  Mining assets(continued)
   1.4.3  Equipment and vehicles
   Equipment and vehicles are shown at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight line method, principally over estimated useful lives of 2 to 5 years.
   1.4.4  Impairment
   Recoverability of the mining assets of the Group, which include development costs, is reviewed annually. Estimated future net cash flows are calculated using estimates of proven and probable ore reserves, estimated future sales (considering historical and current prices, price trends and related factors), cash operating costs, development costs and rehabilitation costs. Reductions in the carrying value of the mining assets of the Group are recorded to the extent that the carrying value exceeds the estimate of future discounted net cash flows. Management's estimates of future cash flows are subject to risks and uncertainties. Therefore, it is reasonably possible that changes could occur which may affect the recoverability of the Group's mining assets.
   1.5    
  Operating leases
 
 
  Leases where the lessor retains the risks and rewards of ownership of the underlying asset are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
   1.6  Investments
   Investments are accounted for at fair value or at cost where fair value cannot be reliably measured. Gains and losses are included in the income statement.
   1.7
 Investment in subsidiaries
    Investments are carried at cost at date of acquisition. Where directors are of the opinion that the carrying value of the investment is in excess of the net asset value of the subsidiaries, the investment value is impaired to the net asset value of the subsidiaries.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 1.8    
  Inventories
   Inventories, which include gold work-in-process and consumables, are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of gold work-in-process is based on related production costs, which include amortisation. The cost of consumables is determined by the weighted average cost method. Where necessary, provision is made for obsolete, slow moving or defective inventory.
   1.9  Environmental  rehabilitation
    Long-term environmental obligations, comprising decommissioning and restoration, are based on the Group's environmental management plans, in compliance with the current environmental and regulatory requirements.
  
 1.9.1  Decommissioning  costs
    Provision is made for the net present value of the estimated future decommissioning costs at the end of operating life of the facilities, with a corresponding increase in the carrying value of the related asset. The unwinding of the decommission obligation is included in the income statement. The estimated future costs of decommission obligations are regularly reviewed and adjusted as appropriate for new circumstances or changes in law or technology. The estimates are discounted at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money.
  
 1.9.2  Restoration  costs
    Estimated restoration costs are accrued based on present obligations, as environmental damage is incurred. Estimated costs are regularly reviewed and adjusted as appropriate for changed circumstances. Expenditure on ongoing rehabilitation costs is brought to account when incurred.
  
 1.9.3Environmental rehabilitation trust
   Periodic contributions are made to rehabilitation trust funds, created in accordance with South African statutory requirements, to fund the estimated cost of rehabilitation during and at the end of the life of the facility.
   1.10  Revenue  recognition
    Gold bullion revenue (and revenue from related by-products) is recognised when it is delivered to the relevant refinery, at which stage all risks and rewards of ownership pass from the Group. Dividends are recognised when the right to receive payment is established.  Interest is recognised on a time proportion basis taking account of the principal outstanding and the effective rate to maturity on the accrual basis.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 1.11   
  Retirement and other employee benefits
   Defined contribution plans
    The Group contributes to a defined contribution fund. Contributions to defined contribution funds are charged against income as incurred.
    Post-retirement medical benefits
    The expected costs of post-retirement medical benefits are assessed in accordance with the advice of qualified actuaries and contributions to the relevant fund, including the costs of improved benefits or experience adjustments, are charged to income over the service lives of employees entitled to those benefits.
    The Projected Unit Credit Method is used to determine the present value of the post-retirement medical benefit and related current service cost and, where applicable, past service cost.
 
 
  Actuarial gains or losses in respect of the post-retirement medical benefit is recognised as income or expense if the net cumulative unrecognised actuarial gains and losses at the end of the previous reporting period exceeded the greater of:
 •  10% of the present value of the obligation at that date before deducting plan assets, and •  10% of the fair value of any plan assets at that date.
    The amount recognised is the excess determined above, divided by the expected average remaining working lives of the employees participating in the plan.
  Past service costs are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the average period until the benefits vest. To the extent that the benefits have already vested, past service costs are recognised immediately.
   1.12  Taxation
 Current tax comprises tax payable calculated on the basis of the expected taxable income for the year, using the tax rates enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment of tax payable for previous years. Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, based on temporary differences.  Temporary differences are differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their tax base.
 The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 1.12    Taxation(continued)
 
 
  Deferred tax is charged to the income statement except to the extent that it relates to a transaction that is recognised directly in equity, or a business combination that is an acquisition. The effect on deferred tax of any changes in tax rates is recognised in the income statement, except to the extent that it relates to items previously charged or credited directly to equity. A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the associated unused tax losses and deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be recognised.
   1.13    Financial
  instruments
    Financial instruments recognised on the balance sheet include investments, accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents, long-term and short-term liabilities, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and bank overdrafts.
    Measurement
    Financial instruments are initially measured at cost, including transaction costs, when the Group becomes a party to the contractual arrangements. The subsequent measurement of financial instruments is dealt with in the individual policy statements associated with the relevant item.
    Investments
    Investments are classified as held for trading and are accounted for at fair value or at cost where fair value cannot be reliably measured. Realised and unrealised investment gains and losses are included in earnings for the relevant period.
 
  
  Accounts receivable
  
  Accounts receivable are carried at anticipated realisable value. Estimates are made for doubtful debts. Irrecoverable amounts are written off during the year in which they are identified.
  
  Cash and cash equivalents
  
  Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and metals on consignment. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents is stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
 
   
  Financial liabilities
  
  Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised costs, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisations.
  
  Derivative instruments


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 1.13    Financial
  instruments (continued)
 
 
  Gains and losses on subsequent measurement
    Gains and losses arising from a change in the fair value of financial instruments that are not part of a hedging relationship are included in net profit or loss in the period in which the change arises.
    Gains and losses from measuring the hedging instruments relating to a fair value hedge at fair value are recognised immediately in net profit or loss.
    Gains and losses from remeasuring the hedging instruments relating to a cash flow hedge to fair value are initially recognised directly in equity. If the hedged firm commitment or forecast transaction results in the recognition of an asset or a liability, the cumulative amount recognised in equity up to the transaction date is adjusted against the initial measurement of the asset or liability. For other cash flow hedges, the cumulative amount recognised in equity is included in net profit or loss in the period when the commitment or forecast transaction affects profit or loss.
    Where the hedging instrument or hedge relationship is terminated but the hedged transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative unrealised gain or loss at that point remains in equity and is recognised in accordance with the above policy when the transaction occurs. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative unrealised gain or loss is recognised in the income statement immediately.
   1.14    Foreign
  currencies
    Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange ruling at the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses arising on translation are credited to or charged against income.
   1.15  Provisions
   Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will occur, and where a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the effect of discounting is material, provisions are discounted. The discount rate used is a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money, and where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.
   1.16    Comparative
  figures
    Where necessary comparative figures have been reclassified to comply with the current year’s disclosure.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
  
 Period
 ended 1
 December
 2005
 
   
 R’000
 
  2.     Revenue
 
   
  279,993
 
  
  9,135
 
  
  243
 
  
  289,371
 
  3.
 Loss from operations
 
 
  
 
  (367)
 
  
  (367)
 
  
  
 -
 
  
  
 -
 
  
  
  
  (84,398)
  
  (80,844)
  
    (3,126)
 
  
   (428)
 
  
 
 
 Management, technical, administrative and secretarial service fees paid to DRDGOLD Limited and Khumo Bathong Holdings Limited
 (9,796)
 
  
  -
 
  
  (1,096)
 
  
  19,299
 
  
  (230,357)
 
  
  5,127
 
  
   2,191
 
  
  1,218
 
  
   1,718


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
  
 Period
 ended 1
 December
 2005
 
  
   
 R’000
 
  
  4.    Taxation
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
  
 
  109
 
  
  
 
 Mining tax on mining income is determined on a formula which takes into account the profit and revenues from mining operations during the year. The statutory tax rate, which is determined by the formula, varies.
 
 
  
 
  
 
  172,712
 
  
  
 
 Income other than from mining operations is taxable at a rate of 38%, since the Company has, in terms of tax legislation, opted for a tax regime which does not require the deduction of Secondary Tax on Companies (STC) on dividends declared.
 
 
  
 
 Unredeemed capital expenditure allowances available for set-off against future mining income
 1,094,998
 
  
 No deferred tax asset has been raised as it is uncertain whether future taxable profits will be earned against which the assessed tax losses and unredeemed capital expenditure could be utilised.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
   2005
   R’000
 5.    Mining assets
 
  
  
 Total
 
  
  
 Cost
 
  
  
  1,280,709
 
  10,024
 
  (415)
 
  1,290,318
 
 Accumulated depreciation
 
 
  (1,180,071)
 
  (18,289)
 
  -
 
  260
 
  (1,198,100)
 
  
 
  92,218
 
 
 Mine development
 
    
 Cost
 
    
  892,471
 
  -
 
  -
 
  892,471
 
 Accumulated depreciation
 
 
  (892,471)
 
  -
 
  -
 
  -
  
  (892,471)
 
  
 
 Net carrying value
 -


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 5.    Mining assets (continued)
 
      
 
   2005
   
 
   R’000
 
 Plant and machinery
 
  
  
 Cost
 
  
  
  363,052
 
  10,024
 
  -
  
  373,076
 
 Accumulated depreciation
 
 
  (265,321)
 
  (17,459)
 
  -
 
  -
  
  (282,780)
 
  
 
 Net carrying value
 90,296
 
 
 Equipment and vehicles
 
    
 Cost
 
    
  7,184
 
  -
 
  (415)
 
  6,769
 
 Accumulated depreciation
 
 
  (4,995)
 
  (657)
 
  -
  
  -
  
  (5,652)
 
  
 
 Net carrying value
 1,117
 
 (refer notes 9 and 10)


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 5.     Mining
  assets
 (continued)
 
      
 
   2005
   
 
   R’000
 
 
 Rehabilitation asset
 
 
 
 
 
 Cost
 
 
  18,003
 
  -
  
  18,003
 
  
 
 Accumulated amortisation
 
 
  (17,285)
 
  (173)
 
  
 
  (17,458)
 
  
 
 Net book value
 545
 The group assets are encumbered (refer notes 9 and 10).


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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  Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 5.1  Impairment of mining assets
  In assessing the recoverability of the mining assets, the estimated cash flows have been calculated by using the following estimates:- •  
  Proven and probable reserves as included in the company’s reserve statement.  This reserve statement
 was reviewed and signed off by an independent technical expert who is of the opinion that the reserves were calculated in accordance with the SAMREC code.  These reserves were included in the company’s life of mine plan which formed the basis of assessing the recoverability of the company’s mining assets.
 •  The selling price of gold has been estimated at  R97 644/kg for year 1, which is calculated as follows:
  -  an exchange rate of 6,69 between the South African Rand and US Dollar; -  a gold bullion price of US$ 454 per ounce. Thereafter, the sales price is increased with an average of 7.92% per annum for the remaining life of mine.
 
  •  Furthermore, capital expenditure is based on management’s best estimates of expected expenditure which
 will be required to economically mine the proven and probable reserved as included in the life of mine plan.
 •  The recoverable amount of the company’s mining assets is dependent upon achieving the budgeted gold
 production as included in the life of mine plan.  Although these levels are higher than past production, management is confident that future production is achievable.
  
  Management’s estimates of future cash flows are subject to risks and uncertainties. It is therefore  possible that changes could occur which may affect the recoverability of the company’s mining assets. The directors are of the view that the life of mine plan, on which the impairment calculations are based, is achievable and that any impairment adjustment would be premature at this stage.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
   
 
   2005
   
 
   R’000
 6.    Investments
 
 
 
 
  
 Investments in unlisted mining companies at fair value and directors' valuation
 2,010
 
 Investment in environmental rehabilitation trust funds
 
 
  5,927
 
 Growth in environmental rehabilitation trust fund
 597
 
  -
 
  1,415
  
  7,939
 
  9,949
 
 7.    Inventories
 
 
  
  
  
  6,950
  
  
  13,048
  
  
  19,998
  8.    Share capital
 
 
  
  
 Authorised:
 
 
  
  
  4
  
 Issued:
 
 
  
  
    
 Until the forthcoming annual general meeting the directors have the power to issue the unissued shares on such terms and conditions as they may determine, subject to Section 222 of the Companies Act.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
    
 
   2005
     
 
   R’000
   9.     
  Shareholders' loans
  
 Secured
 151,327
   a.
 49,603
  b.
 14,848
  c.
 36,667
  d.
 34,209
  e.
 16,000
  The loans are secured by a general notarial bond over assets of the Group.
 Unsecured
 215,935
   
 f.
 74,232
   g.
 23,246
  h.
 3,871
  i.
 114,556
  j.
 30
    367,262
  The loan bears interest at the publicly quoted basic rate of interest per annum at which the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited lends on overdraft to its first class corporate borrowers. Interest is calculated monthly in arrear. The lender has agreed to an indefinite suspension of all payments of principle and interest.
  The loan bears interest at the publicly quoted basic rate of interest per annum at which the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited lends on overdraft to its first class corporate borrowers. Interest is calculated monthly in arrear. the loan is repayable on demand. The lender has agreed to an indefinite suspension of all payments of principle and interest.
  The loan bears interest at the publicly quoted basic rate of interest per annum at which the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited lends on overdraft to its first class corporate borrowers. Interest is calculated monthly in arrear.  The lender has agreed to an indefinite suspension of all payments of principal and interest.
  The loan has no fixed repayment terms. Interest is calculated at prime less 0.5% overdraft rate. The lender has agreed to an indefinite suspension of all payments of principal and interest.
  The loan has no fixed repayment terms. Interest is calculated at 2.5% below prime overdraft rate. The lender has agreed to an indefinite suspension of all payments of principal and interest.
  The loan bears interest at the publicly quoted basic rate of interest per annum at which the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited lends on overdraft to its first class corporate borrowers.  Interest is calculated monthly in arrear. The lender has agreed to an indefinite suspension of all payments of principal and interest.
  The loan is interest free and repayable on demand. The lender has agreed to an indefinite suspension of all payments of principal and interest.
  The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.
  The loan bears interest at the publicly quoted basic rate of interest per annum at which the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited lends on overdraft to its first class corporate borrowers.  Interest is calculated monthly in arrear. The lender has agreed to an indefinite suspension of all payments of principal and interest.
  The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
     
 
  2005
 10.
 Long-term liabilities
  
 
  R’000
 
 Secured
 
 
 
 Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited
  55,000
 
 Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited
  75,306
 
  
 130,306
   Responsibility for settlement of this loan was assumed by DRDGOLD Limited after year end (refer note 18).  DRDGOLD Limited has agreed to indefinitely suspend all repayments in respect of this loan. Interest is calculated at the prime overdraft rate.  The loan is secured by a session over mining assets with a net book value of R92.2 million (refer note 5).
 
 
 
 
 
 11.  Employee benefit plans
 
 
 
 
 
 Defined contribution plans
 
 
 
 
 
 The Company participates in a number of industry-based retirement plans for the benefit of its employees. Certain employees participate in the Sentinel Mining Industry Retirement Fund, a defined contribution fund. Other employees participate in the Crown Employee Benefit Plan and the Mineworkers’ Provident Fund, both of which are defined contribution plans.
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 Skilled workers participate in multi-employer plans, which pay certain medical costs. Employer contributions are determined on an annual basis by the funds. Qualifying dependants receive the same benefits as active employees other than as discussed below. The Company has no legal obligation to retirees and their qualifying dependants for any contributions towards these medical funds.
 
 
  
 
  
 
 Provision for post-retirement medical benefits The Company has an obligation to fund a portion of the medical aid contributions of its employees after they have retired. A provision for post-retirement medical benefits amounting to R13.8 million (2004:R9.6 million) has been raised in the balance sheet based on the latest calculations of independent actuaries performed as at 30 June 2003. Post-retirement medical benefits are actuarially valued every three years.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 
 
   
 
   2005
    
 
   R’000
  12.  Provision for environmental rehabilitation
 
 
  
 
 Analysis of rehabilitation provision:
 
 
  
 
  86,509
  
  138
  
  41,292
  
  127,939
  
  
 
 The provision for rehabilitation comprises:
 
 
  
 
  54,630
  
  73,309
  
  127,939
  
  
 
 The Group's estimated cost of closure is reviewed annually and the directors are satisfied that adequate provision is made to meet future obligations. Ongoing rehabilitation expenditure is included in working costs. The trust funds available for future rehabilitation are included as part of investments  (refer note 6).The monies in the Trust Fund are invested primarily in interest-bearing debt securities and may be used only for environmental rehabilitation purposes. The group intends to fund the ultimate rehabilitation costs from the money invested with the trust fund as well as, at the time of mine closure, the proceeds on sale of the remaining assets and gold from plant clean-up.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
    
 
   2005
    
 
   R’000
  13.  Leave pay provision
 
 
 
 
 
  12,612
  
  -
  
  (813)
  
  
 
  11,799
  
 
 
 14.  Commitments
 
 
      
 Capital expenditure
     
  
 
 Capital expenditure approved but not yet contracted for
 1,510
  
 This expenditure will be financed from available cash resources and banking facilities.
 
 
 15.  Financial instruments and risk management
   In the normal course of its operations the Group is exposed to credit, foreign currency, commodity price, interest rate and liquidity risk.
   15.1 Concentration of risk
   The Group's financial instruments do not represent a concentration of credit risk because the Group deals with major banks and a reputable refinery, and its debtors and loans are regularly monitored. An adequate level of provision is maintained where necessary.
    Because of the international market for gold, the Group believes that no concentration of credit risk exists with respect to the selected refinery, which refines and sells gold on behalf of the Group.


Crown Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited
 
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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 
 15.  Financial instruments and risk management(continued)
  15.2 Foreign currency and commodity price risk
   Generally, the Group does not hedge its exposure to gold price fluctuation risk and sells at market spot prices.
    The Group sells its gold in US Dollars. As a result, the Group is subject to transaction exposure from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates. It is the Group's current policy not to hedge foreign currency exchange rate risk. The Group is not subject to any other foreign currency exposure.
   15.3 Interest rates and liquidity risk
   Fluctuations in interest rates impact on the value of short-term cash investments and financing activities, giving rise to interest rate risk.
    In the ordinary course of business, the Group receives cash from its operations, and shareholders where necessary, and it is required to fund working capital and capital expenditure requirements. This cash is managed to ensure surplus funds are invested to achieve maximum returns while minimising risks.
   15.4 Fair value
   The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a liquidation sale.
    The carrying amounts of investments, accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents, bank overdraft, amounts owing to group companies and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reasonable estimates of their fair values because of the short-term maturity of such investments.
    Fair values for the long-term liabilities and shareholders’ loans are not determinable as the lenders have agreed to an indefinite suspension of all payments of principal and interest. These loans are carried at amortised cost.
   16.  Derivative  instruments
 
 
  The Group has entered into hedging transactions which mature in the year ended 30 June 2005. The transactions consist of forward gold sales of 1700 ounces per month until February 2005 at an average strike price of US$376.


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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 17.        
  Related parties
 
  The Group has related party relationships with its shareholders, directors and senior management. Related party transactions are at arm’s length.
 
 17.1
 Identity of related parties
    
  
 
  
  
 
  
  
 
  
  
 17.2
 Material related party transactions
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2005
 
 2004
  
 Interest
 Management
 fees
 Total
 
 Interest
 Management
 fees
 Total
 
 
 R’000  R’000  R’000
 
 R’000  R’000
 R’000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Crown Consolidated Gold Recoveries Limited
 8,137  -
 8,137
 9,319
 -
 9,319
 
 DRDGOLD Limited
 15,967  6,889
 22,856
 15,717  21,087
 36,804
 
 Khumo Bathong Holdings Limited
 12,557  960
 13,517
 14,379
 2,880
 17,259
 
 
 36,661  7,849
 44,510
 39,415  23,967
 63,382


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 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 
 17.2
 Material related party transactions
 
 (continued)
 
 
 
 Dr. M.P. Ncholo Funeral Assistance During 2004, financial assistance was provided by ERPM to the family of Dr. M.P. Ncholo, a director, with regards to funeral expenses relating to the death of a family member who was a temporary employee of ERPM. This assistance amounted to R90,447 and was still outstanding at 30 June 2005.
 
 
 17.3
 Material related party balances
     
 
  
  
   2005
  
   R’000
       Included in accounts (payable) / receivable are the following:
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      (125)
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Amounts owing to group companies consist of accounts (payable) / receivable from:
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      -
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Details of shareholders’ loans are disclosed in note 9.


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 Notes to the unaudited consolidated annual financial statements
 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
  18.  Going concern basis
 
 
  The company and group incurred losses of R80 million and R92 million respectively during the year ended 30 June 2005 and continued to incur losses after year end. At year end the company's current liabilities exceeded its current assets by R130 million and R155 million and its total liabilities exceeded its total assets by R528 million and R689 million respectively. These facts give rise to significant doubt as to the company's and group’s ability to realise its assets and to settle its obligations in the normal course of business. Based on the following, the directors believe that the company and group would be able to continue as a going concern for the year ahead:
 
  East Rand Proprietary Mines Limited was awarded a state pumping subsidy of R1 million per month from 1 April 2004 to 30 June 2005 plus an additional R7 million as a first phase to install eight high pressure concrete plugs to isolate the Far East Vertical and South East Vertical shafts. Government will be assessing the pumping subsidy on a year by year basis and the payment towards the plugs at the end of each phase of the work. The total project is planned to be completed by August 2008.
  Application for a state pumping subsidy is submitted on a monthly basis for consideration. East Rand proprietary Mines Limited has no guarantee that the subsidy will be awarded beyond June 2005. The directors believe that the pumping subsidy remains in place and that Government assists with providing funds for the eight remaining plugs to be installed.
  The directors have obtained a letter of financial support from a major shareholder, DRDGOLD Limited.
  The forecast cash flows indicate that the company and group will be able to meet its obligations as and when they fall due.
  As indicated in note 11, on 20 July 2005, DRDGOLD Limited assumed responsibility for the Industrial Development Corporation debt which amounted to R55 million and R130 million for the company and group respectively at year end. The directors of DRDGOLD Limited have agreed to the indefinite suspension of all repayments in respect of these balances;
  As indicated in note 10, Crown Consolidated Gold Recoveries Limited and DRDGOLD Limited have issued guarantees that they will not call for repayment of the amounts due to them, until such time as the creditors have been paid in full or the company and group are restored to solvency.
 Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting policies applicable to a going concern.


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 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 19.    Subsequent
  events
  Khumo Bathong Holdings (Pty) Ltd of KBH have signed a memorandum of understating with DRDGOLD, Limited regarding the acquisition by KBH of 15% stake in DRDGOLD’s South African operations.  The transaction comprises the exchange of 75% of KBH’s 60% stake in East Rand Proprietary Mines Limited.
  Due to the fact DRDGOLD Limited’s chairman, Dr Paseka Ncholo is also a director of the company, the transaction will be a related party transaction.  It will therefore be subject to regulatory approvals.
  In addition, on the 20 July 2005, DRDGOLD Limited acquired the Industrial Development Corporations debt.  (see note 11).
 20.
 Contingent liabilities
  The company issued an unlimited suretyship in favour of the group’s bankers as security for overdraft facilities.
 21.
 Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP)
  The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with South African Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (SA GAAP). SA GAAP differs, in certain respects, from US GAAP. The following is a summary description of these differences:
 21.1  Impairment of assets
  Under SA GAAP, mining assets are evaluated for impairment based on the latest available information. For US GAAP purposes, in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (
 Accounting for Impairment of Disposal of
 Long-Lived Assets, only impairment indicators in existence at the balance sheet date, are considered. Accordingly, there is a timing difference of when impairments are recorded under SA GAAP and US GAAP.
 21.2  Post-retirement medical benefits
 
  Under SA GAAP, only the contractual liability for post-retirement medical benefits is accounted for. Under US GAAP these benefits are accounted in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 106,Employer’s Accounting for Post Retirement Benefits Other Than Pensions,which states that both the contractual liability and the liability in excess of contributions made by plan members are accounted for. The result is therefore an increased liability under US GAAP.
 21.3  By-product  revenue
 
  Under SA GAAP, revenue includes by-product revenue which is an amount generated from the sale of silver (refer to note 2 to the financial statements). Under US GAAP, by-product revenue is excluded from the revenue amount and is offset against production costs.


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 for the period ended 1 December 2005 and year ended 30 June 2005 and 2004
 21.    Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP)
 (continued)
 21.4  Other Comprehensive Income
 
  Under SA GAAP, unrealized gains or losses on investments are included in earnings for the year. Under US GAAP,SFAS No. 130,Comprehensive Income, unrealized gains or losses are included as other comprehensive income in the Statement of Stockholders’ Equity.
 21.5  Bank  overdraft
 
  Under SA GAAP, the bank overdraft balance is offset against cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statement. Under US GAAP,SFAS No. 95,Statement of Cash Flows, the movement in the bank overdraft balance is disclosed under net cash generated in financing activities in the statement of cash flows.