Hochschild Mining PLC
Annual Report 2007

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H o c h s c h i l i d M n n g p i l c A n n u a l R e p o r t & A c c o u n t s f o r t h e y e a r e n d e d 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 7 www.hochschildmining.com Hochschild Mining plc 2007 Hochschild Mining plc Annual Report & Accounts For the year ended 31 December 2007 We ARe A leAding pRecious metAls compAny opeR Ating in the AmeRicAs With A pRimARy focus on silveR And gold Overview 01 2007 highlights 02 At a glance 04 Chairman’s statement Business review 08 Q&A with CEO 10 Strategy & KPIs 12 Market & geographic overview 14 Operational review 22 Financial review 28 Corporate social responsibility 31 Risk management gOvernance 34 Board of directors 36 Senior management 37 Directors’ report 43 Corporate governance report 49 Directors’ remuneration report 54 Statement of directors’ 55 responsibilities Independent auditor’s report Financial stateMents 57 Accounts 62 Notes to accounts FurtHer inFOrMatiOn 127 Reserves and resources 131 Production 134 Glossary and definitions 136 Shareholder information KEy FOR FuRthER INFORMAtION 00 Refer to pages in this document Forward looking statements the constituent parts of this Annual Report, including those that make up the Directors’ Report, contain certain forward looking statements, including such statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the uS Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In particular, such forward looking statements may relate to matters such as the business, strategy, investments, production, major projects and their contribution to expected production and other plans of hochschild Mining plc and its current goals, assumptions and expectations relating to its future financial condition, performance and results. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements typically containing words such as “intends”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “targets”, “plans”, “estimates” and words of similar import. By their nature, forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will or may occur in the future. Actual results, performance or achievements of hochschild Mining plc may be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences between the actual results, performance or achievements of hochschild Mining plc and current expectations include, but are not limited to, legislative, fiscal and regulatory developments, competitive conditions, technological developments, exchange rate fluctuations and general economic conditions. these factors, risks and uncertainties are further discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report in the section entitled Risk Management. Past performance is no guide to future performance and persons needing advice should consult an independent financial adviser. the forward looking statements reflect knowledge and information available at the date of preparation of this Annual Report. Except as required by the Listing Rules and applicable law, the Board of hochschild Mining plc does not undertake any obligation to update or change any forward looking statements to reflect events occurring after the date of this Annual Report. Nothing in this Annual Report should be construed as a profit forecast. overview 2007 highlights $305m REvENuE up 44% $148m $85m ADJusTED EBITDA* up 37% ATTRIBuTABLE pRofIT up 104% $0.28 9.2¢ +16% pRo foRMA Eps* up 100% ToTAL DIvIDEND pER shARE ATTRIBuTABLE  REsERvEs Production produced 25.7 million attributable silver equivalent ounces in line with expectations New operations Commenced production at san José (Argentina), Moris (Mexico) and pallancata (peru) Expansions Completed capacity expansions at Ares, Arcata and selene Operating costs Contained unit operating costs at our three original mines in peru despite continued cost pressure in the industry Life of mine Extended life of mine to an average of 3.9 years from 2.8 years at the time of the Listing 100% hedge free All our forward sales contracts expired in June 2007 * full definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and pro forma Eps may be found in the glossary on page 134. o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 01     overview hochschild at a glance We are a leading precious metals company operating in the americas with a primary focus on silver and gold. We have over 40 years of experience in underground, high-grade, mid-sized epithermal vein mines. ouR LoCATIoNs our operations and projects are situated in  the Americas, a vast region with enormous  mineral potential.  we currently have three 100% owned  operating mines located in peru: Arcata,   Ares and selene. In addition, the group   has three joint venture operations which  started production in 2007: san José in  Argentina (51%), Moris in Mexico (70%) and  pallancata in peru (60%). All our operations  are underground epithermal vein mines and  the principal mining method is cut and fill,  with the exception of Moris which is an   open pit mine. The ore at our operations is  processed into silver-gold concentrate or Doré. (cid:57)(cid:55)(cid:68)(cid:55)(cid:58)(cid:55) we also have one major development project,  san felipe, a polymetallic deposit in northern  Mexico which entered feasibility stage in   late 2007 and is expected to commence  production in 2010. In addition, we have a  presence in Canada through our strategic  investment in Lake shore gold Corp. (‘Lake  (cid:73)(cid:87)(cid:100)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:107)(cid:95)(cid:105) shore’), and 16 long term target definitions/ (cid:70)(cid:101)(cid:106)(cid:101)(cid:105)(cid:95) prospects in Argentina, Chile, Mexico   and peru.  (cid:67)(cid:59)(cid:78)(cid:63)(cid:57)(cid:69) San Felipe Moris (cid:67)(cid:59)(cid:78)(cid:63)(cid:57)(cid:69) (cid:73)(cid:87)(cid:100)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:107)(cid:95)(cid:105) (cid:70)(cid:101)(cid:106)(cid:101)(cid:105)(cid:95) hochschild Mining is listed on the Main  Market of the London stock Exchange and is  headquartered in Lima, peru. In addition, the  group has offices in Argentina, Chile and  Mexico and a corporate office in London. (cid:57)(cid:69)(cid:66)(cid:69)(cid:67)(cid:56)(cid:63)(cid:55) (cid:59)(cid:57)(cid:75)(cid:55)(cid:58)(cid:69)(cid:72) (cid:70)(cid:59)(cid:72)(cid:75) (cid:66)(cid:95)(cid:99)(cid:87) 13.6moz sILvER pRoDuCED IN 2007 (attrib) 201koz goLD pRoDuCED IN 2007 (attrib) $3.94/oz sILvER Co-pRoDuCT CAsh CosT $190/oz goLD Co-pRoDuCT CAsh CosT (cid:70)(cid:55)(cid:72)(cid:55)(cid:61)(cid:75)(cid:55)(cid:79) (cid:55)(cid:72)(cid:61)(cid:59)(cid:68)(cid:74)(cid:63)(cid:68)(cid:55) (cid:67)(cid:91)(cid:100)(cid:90)(cid:101)(cid:112)(cid:87) (cid:73)(cid:87)(cid:100)(cid:106)(cid:95)(cid:87)(cid:93)(cid:101) (cid:57)(cid:62)(cid:63)(cid:66)(cid:59) 02 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 (cid:66)(cid:69)(cid:68)(cid:58)(cid:69)(cid:68) (cid:66)(cid:87)(cid:97)(cid:91)(cid:1)(cid:73)(cid:94)(cid:101)(cid:104)(cid:91) (cid:57)(cid:55)(cid:68)(cid:55)(cid:58)(cid:55) (cid:66)(cid:69)(cid:68)(cid:58)(cid:69)(cid:68) (cid:57)(cid:69)(cid:66)(cid:69)(cid:67)(cid:56)(cid:63)(cid:55) (cid:59)(cid:57)(cid:75)(cid:55)(cid:58)(cid:69)(cid:72) (cid:70)(cid:59)(cid:72)(cid:75) Ares (cid:66)(cid:95)(cid:99)(cid:87) Pallancata Arcata Selene (cid:70)(cid:55)(cid:72)(cid:55)(cid:61)(cid:75)(cid:55)(cid:79) (cid:55)(cid:72)(cid:61)(cid:59)(cid:68)(cid:74)(cid:63)(cid:68)(cid:55) (cid:67)(cid:91)(cid:100)(cid:90)(cid:101)(cid:112)(cid:87) (cid:73)(cid:87)(cid:100)(cid:106)(cid:95)(cid:87)(cid:93)(cid:101) (cid:57)(cid:62)(cid:63)(cid:66)(cid:59) San José  Mining operation  Resource delineation  Corporate office  Exploration office  o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s ouR gRowTh 131 ouR ExpLoRATIoN 127 ouR REspoNsIBILITy 28 we are on track to reach our 2011  production target of 50 million  attributable silver equivalent ounces  through our six operating mines, san  felipe and our project pipeline. To achieve  this, we are focusing on several key  projects, most notably:  • • • • • we aim to strengthen our interest in  specific geological regions in the Americas  by executing a cluster consolidation  acquisition and joint venture strategy.  san José expansion by Q3 2008  Arcata expansion by Q3 2008 selene expansion by Q4 2008  Lake shore production in 2009  san felipe production in 2010 Exploration underpins our growth  strategy. our exploration philosophy  focuses on maintaining a highly  motivated, technically proficient and well  funded exploration team while continuing  to position ourselves as the partner of  choice for mining companies throughout  the region.   Extending the group’s reserve and  resource base is a key priority for 2008  and beyond. our stated goal is to achieve  a four year reserve life plus a four year  inferred resource tail at each of our mines,  except Ares and Moris.  growing to 50moz Ag eq by 2011 50* 60 q e g A z o m 45 30 15 26 26* 23 0 ’06 * production forecast ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 our growth pyramid Mining operations development projects resource delineation Target definitions prospects generative our commitment to the health and   safety of our employees, respect for the  environment and active engagement   with local communities are fundamental  to our business.  In addition to achieving  health and safety certification based   on international standards, the group   is currently implementing DNv’s health  and safety Management system.   we have an environmental management  system based on Iso: 14001 and are in the  process of complying with world Bank  environmental standards across our  entire operations. $4.3m 2007 CoMMuNITy INvEsTMENT OHSAS 18001 hEALTh & sAfETy sysTEM 4,137 ToTAL woRkfoRCE* * Includes contractors HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 03       overview chaiRman’s statement “We successfully expanded from three operating mines in one country to six operating mines in three countries, whilst maintaining our focus on responsibility and excellence.” strategy for growth we continue to build on our existing operations through  exploration and expansions, and bring into production   new profitable projects throughout the Americas, while  maintaining a strong focus on corporate responsibility and  excellence. During 2007, we successfully expanded from  three operating mines in one country to six operating  mines in three countries. we continue to excel in  identifying value enhancing opportunities consistent with  our strategy. our entry into Argentina, with the san José  mine, and Mexico, with the Moris mine, demonstrates our  progress towards production growth and diversification  into mining friendly jurisdictions. furthermore, our new  peruvian mine, pallancata, also creates significant synergies  for the group, leveraging the mill and plant already in place  at the selene mine only 17 kilometres away.   As a result of these important milestones and capacity  expansions at our original operations, we achieved our  stated production target for the year of approximately 26  million attributable silver equivalent ounces, representing a  10% increase on 2006 production. Attributable production  for the year amounted to 13.6 moz of silver and 201 koz of  gold, a year-on-year increase of 17% and 3%, respectively.  with the achievements of 2007, our san felipe project  moving towards feasibility and our strong project pipeline,  we are on track to create the operational platform that will  allow us to deliver our 2011 production target of 50 million  attributable silver equivalent ounces. our growth strategy remains consistent – we look to  continue to strengthen our interest in specific geological  regions in the Americas by executing a cluster  consolidation strategy and making anchor investments in  key mining districts, such as the highlands of peru, the  Argentinian patagonia and northern Mexico. our recent  strategic investment in Lake shore gold Corp., announced  in february 2008, provides a phased, low-risk entrance into  attractive high-grade, long-life assets in Canada, another  important geological district in the Americas.  delivering strong financial performance stronger commodity prices, increased production and  operational optimisation underpin our strong set of  financial results for the year ended 31 December 2007.  Revenue from our operations increased 44% in 2007 to  $305 million driven by the additional ounces produced and  sustained high commodity prices. sales of gold and silver  increased significantly, up 35% and 51%, respectively.  Another significant development in 2007 was the expiry of  our forward sales contracts, which means that we are now  100% hedge free and well positioned to benefit from the  continued favourable market environment for precious  metals. had we been hedge free throughout 2007 and  2006, we would have recorded additional revenue of  approximately $16.5 million and $28.7 million, respectively.  04 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s The high cost inflation associated with inputs into the  mining industry impacted our operations during the course  of 2007. In particular, demand for contract labour, fuel,  explosives, electricity and cyanide continued to outstrip  supply, resulting in escalating prices. Additional industry- wide demand for equipment also increased lead times   for the delivery of equipment. During 2007 we were able   to mitigate partially these cost increases by capacity  expansions and efficiency gains, and we are confident   that we will remain one of the lowest cash cost producers  in our industry.  we continue to enjoy a healthy balance sheet with a  current net cash position of $236.8 million which, in  conjunction with cash generated from our operations,   will allow us to pursue our growth strategy. In the first  quarter of 2008 we secured a $200 million secured   Term Loan facility providing the group with further  financial flexibility.  our continued success in delivering our growth strategy  reinforces our confidence for the business going forward.  with a 100% increase in the pro forma earnings per   share (after exceptional items) to $0.28, I am pleased to  announce the declaration of a final dividend of 7.2 cents   per share payable on 13 May 2008, which brings the total  2007 dividend to 9.2 cents. exploration success Exploration is a core element of our growth strategy. we  have committed substantial resources to our exploration  and geology programme in order to increase our reserve  and resource base at a low cost per ounce. In 2007, we  spent a total of $35 million on exploration at our existing  mines and on our project pipeline (includes $8.3 million of  exploration costs capitalised during the year). further additions to reserves and resources have been  achieved at a number of the group’s operations and  projects, enhancing the life of our operations and  significantly increasing the net present value of these  assets. During 2007 the group increased overall  attributable reserves net of production by 16%, with  significant reserve developments at Arcata, pallancata   and san José. Life of mine across our operations increased  to 3.9 years based on reserves as at 31 December 2007,  which is a significant achievement given our capacity  expansions. proving up reserves remains a costly exercise   in underground mining but we are committed to achieving  a four year minimum reserve life and four year inferred  resource tail at each of our operations except Ares   and Moris.  By mid-2007 we had confirmed sufficient resources at san  felipe, our key development project in northern Mexico, to  justify advancing this exciting project towards feasibility  stage. we are pleased to report that the feasibility study   is progressing according to schedule and we intend to fast  track this project towards production while undertaking   an aggressive exploration campaign to facilitate future  expansions and maximise its potential.  we met all our production and expansion targets, demonstrating our ability to execute our growth strategy and create long-term profitable growth for “ our first full year as a publicly listed company was a transformational one. shareholders. ” eduardo Hochschild, executive chairman A brief history of the business 1910–1970 Beginning and consolidation  of the mining business. > 1980–2000 Business growth/aggressive  exploration process. > 2000–2006 Listing on the London   stock Exchange. Beginning of diversification. > 2007 onwards Expanding from three to six  mines. focus on delivering  growth and regional  consolidation. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 05     overview chaiRman’s statement (…cont’d) “2008 will be a year of consolidation of the growth platform we have created. strong metal prices and our hedge free position should further enhance the group’s potential.” we are excited about the prospects of the projects in our  pipeline and, in order to enhance the scale and diversity of  our asset portfolio, we are committed to remaining the  regional partner of choice for exploration companies.  Management changes with key operational milestones delivered in 2007, and  looking beyond our 2011 production target, it is crucial that  we have a solid foundation for long-term, profitable  growth consistent with our strategy. with this in mind,  we were delighted to announce, earlier in the year, the  appointment of our new Chief Executive officer, Miguel  Aramburú. Miguel brings a wealth of knowledge and  experience to his new role and is widely respected by our  employees. he leads a professional management team as  we continue to implement our growth strategy and  prepare for the future. Miguel assumes day-to-day  responsibility for the operations of the group, including  exploration projects. In my capacity as Executive Chairman,  I shall continue to lead the Board and, in close collaboration  with Miguel, shall direct the development of the group’s  vision and overall corporate strategy. These changes are indicative of hochschild’s evolution as a  public company committed to good corporate governance  and of its focus on the creation of shareholder value.  responsible mining we are devoted to maintaining the highest standards of  corporate and social responsibility. we continue to exert  every effort to ensure the safety of all our employees   and so it is with deep regret that I report four onsite  fatalities in 2007. The Board has taken steps to support   the families of those involved and has addressed the  underlying safety deficiencies that led to the occurrence   of these tragic events. A team of industry consultants has been commissioned to  undertake a comprehensive review of the group’s health,  safety and environmental procedures to ensure that all  sites are operating to the highest standards. The group is  making progress in implementing the recommendations  made as we strive to achieve our goal of zero fatalities. outlook Thus far in 2008 we have seen a strong increase in gold and  silver prices, up approximately 17% and 37%, respectively.  we remain positive on the fundamentals for silver and   gold given continued us dollar weakness, heightened  geopolitical tensions, depleted above ground stocks   and increasing investment demand. In addition to  macroeconomic drivers, we believe that industrial demand  for silver will remain strong in 2008 and will reflect  positively on its price.  13.6moz sILvER pRoDuCED IN 2007 (attrib) 06 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s delivered on ipo commitments coMMiTMenTs PROGRESS As outlined in January, our 2008 attributable production  target is 26 million attributable silver equivalent ounces,  comprising approximately 16.9 million attributable ounces  of silver and 153 thousand attributable ounces of gold. The  level of production in 2008 is principally driven by lower  grades at Ares and selene.  while we expect industry cost inflation to continue in  general and foreign exchange to be a potentially negative  factor in a weak us dollar environment, we anticipate   that our average cash cost per tonne in 2008 for our five  underground operations will be at or below 2007 levels.  This is primarily a result of an increase in tonnage treated  at Arcata, san José and pallancata and continued cost  reduction efforts. Production target Expansions Arcata Ares selene with the achievements of 2007, our san felipe project  moving towards feasibility and our strong project pipeline,  we are on track to create the operational platform that will  allow us to deliver our 2011 production target of 50 million  attributable silver equivalent ounces with incremental  growth in 2009 and a major step up in 2010 when san  felipe is expected to begin operations.  New mining operations san José Moris pallancata on behalf of the Board, I would like to take this opportunity  to thank all our employees for their hard work, enthusiasm  and commitment to the business over the past year. Eduardo hochschild  Executive Chairman Increase reserve life 100% hedge free Dividend ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 201koz goLD pRoDuCED IN 2007 (attrib) HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 07     business review Q&a With miguel aR ambuRú, ceo “We continue to optimise our mines through exploration and expansions and advance our development projects towards feasibility, whilst striving to control operating costs.” Q. what were the operational highlights in 2007? 2007 was a transformational and exciting year for   the group. we delivered on all our commitments   for the year, notably:  • produced 25.7 million attributable silver equivalent  ounces in line with market expectations.  Commenced production at three new mines: san José  (Argentina), Moris (Mexico) and pallancata (peru). Increased capacity at our three original mines: Arcata,  Ares and selene.  Increased average life of mines from 2.8 years at the time  of the Listing to 3.9 years. • • • Q. Are you on target to achieve the 50 million attributable silver equivalent ounce production target by 2011? with the achievements of 2007, the additional expansions  that will take place in 2008, the san felipe project moving  towards feasibility, the investments in Lake shore and our  strong project pipeline, we are creating the platform that  will enable us to achieve our 2011 production target of 50  million attributable silver equivalent ounces. Q. what are the key goals for 2008? • • • • • • • produce 26 million attributable silver equivalent ounces. Minimise increases in our average unit cost per tonne. Double capacity at san José by Q3 2008.  further expand the Arcata plant to 618 ktpa by Q3 2008. Take the selene plant to 1,059 ktpa by Q4 2008.  Complete the feasibility study of san felipe.  Achieve our target of zero fatalities and remain below the  industry average on Lost Time Injury frequency Rate. Q. The legacy forward sales contracts expired in June 2007, do you plan to hedge future production? No, our current plan is to remain 100% hedge free allowing  us to maximise the benefit from the positive fundamentals  for both gold and silver prices. however, we do not rule out  any options which may benefit the group in the long run. Q. what level of capital expenditure are you forecasting for 2008? we anticipate capex of approximately $200 million in 2008.  our major development project, san felipe, will account for  approximately $40 million of this.  Q. what is your dividend policy? In both years since the Listing, we have paid out  approximately one third of net income attributable to  equity shareholders after exceptional items. our dividend  policy takes into account the profitability of the business  and the underlying growth in earnings of the Company, as  well as its capital requirements and cash flows.  Q. what is the group’s acquisition strategy? our focus is on mid-sized, high-grade, underground  precious metal assets in the Americas. we aim to execute a  cluster consolidation strategy in specific geological regions  by securing bolt-on acquisitions, joint ventures or strategic  investments in key mining districts, such as the highlands  of peru, the Argentinian patagonia and northern Mexico.  our recent investment in Lake shore is an example of this  strategy and provides the group with a phased, low-risk  exposure to high-grade, long-lived gold deposits in a  mining friendly and mineral rich region of the Americas,  adding a new cluster to our portfolio. for the environment and commitment to our community programmes are a “ The safety of our workers, respect key pillar of our strategy. ” Miguel Aramburú, ceo 08 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007           o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s Q. You have a significant exploration budget. How far do you plan to expand your reserve base? proving up reserves is a costly endeavour in underground  mining but we are committed to achieving a four year  minimum reserve life plus a four year inferred resource tail  at each of our operations except Ares and Moris.  Q. Tell us about your background I am an industrial engineer and hold an MBA from stanford  university. I have worked at hochschild for over 12 years –  my first position was Mine Manager at one of the group’s  previous operations. I have since served as general  Manager of the Mining Division, Chief financial officer   and Chief operating officer.  Q. what keeps you inspired? I am very excited by the opportunities and challenges   that we face and particularly inspired by the commitment  and dedication of the hochschild workforce. My goal for  2008, and beyond, is to achieve all our milestones, both  operational and financial, whilst maintaining our strong  corporate culture and work ethic.  Q. Are you confident about the opportunities in the current pipeline? we are very optimistic about our project pipeline which  currently comprises 16 target definitions/prospects in  Argentina, Chile, Mexico and peru. we have extensive  experience in identifying profitable long-term  opportunities and continue to support a significant  greenfield exploration budget.  Q. cost inflation is becoming increasingly common in the industry, how does this impact Hochschild? In line with the mining industry at large, we face  inflationary pressures, especially relating to raw materials,  for example, cyanide, explosives and energy. however, we  have been successful in offsetting some of this pressure  through operational efficiencies and capacity expansions,  thereby diluting fixed costs. Although we do not foresee  inflationary pressures abating in the near future, we  continue to implement operational efficiencies and   enforce strict cost controls in order to remain a low   cash cost producer. Delivering on our strategy eXpAnding eXisTing operATions san José to 530 ktpa Arcata to 618 ktpa pallancata (selene)* to 1,059 ktpa bringing new proJecTs To producTion san Felipe feasibility lake shore production san Felipe production exploration, joint ventures, acquisitions * expansion to accommodate pallancata ore Q3 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 2008 Q4 2008 2009 2010 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 09     business review stR ategy & KPis our strategy is to maximise the potential of our existing operations through exploration and expansions and bring into production new, profitable precious metal projects throughout the americas, whilst maintaining a strong focus on responsibility and excellence. our strategy is based on the following operational and financial objectives: operATionAl 14   Achieving our production target of 50 moz Ag eq (attributable) by 2011   Maintaining low operating costs – lowest quartile of the global cash cost curve    growing our asset base: •  Expanding reserves and resources at existing operations  •  Executing a cluster consolidation acquisition and joint venture strategy    Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance Attributable production (koz) silver cash costs  ($/oz Ag co-product)* gold cash costs   ($/oz Au co-product)* Life of mine   (years) (cid:39) (cid:42) (cid:40) (cid:40) (cid:41) (cid:40) (cid:46) (cid:46) (cid:43) (cid:34) (cid:41) (cid:39) (cid:39) (cid:42) (cid:40) (cid:40) (cid:41) (cid:40) (cid:42) (cid:38) (cid:44) (cid:34) (cid:39) (cid:39) (cid:44) (cid:47) (cid:39) (cid:39) (cid:38) (cid:40) (cid:45) (cid:43) (cid:44) (cid:34) (cid:38) (cid:39) (cid:38) (cid:43) (cid:43) (cid:34) (cid:38) (cid:39) (cid:45) (cid:43) (cid:44) (cid:34) (cid:38) (cid:39) (cid:38) (cid:43) (cid:43) (cid:38) (cid:39) (cid:34) (cid:46) (cid:46) (cid:43) (cid:34) (cid:41) (cid:39) (cid:42) (cid:38) (cid:44) (cid:34) (cid:39) (cid:39) (cid:44) (cid:47) (cid:39) (cid:39) (cid:38) (cid:40) (cid:61)(cid:101)(cid:98)(cid:90) (cid:39) (cid:42) (cid:40) (cid:40) (cid:41) (cid:40) (cid:73)(cid:95)(cid:98)(cid:108)(cid:91)(cid:104) (cid:39) (cid:38) (cid:40) (cid:44) (cid:47) (cid:39) (cid:45) (cid:43) (cid:44) (cid:38) (cid:39) (cid:34) (cid:38) (cid:43) (cid:43) (cid:38) (cid:39) (cid:34) (cid:46) (cid:46) (cid:43) (cid:34) (cid:41) (cid:42) (cid:39) (cid:38) (cid:44) (cid:34) (cid:39) (cid:39) (cid:45) (cid:45) (cid:40) (cid:36) (cid:47) (cid:43) (cid:40) (cid:36) (cid:36) (cid:42) (cid:47) (cid:41) (cid:41) (cid:44) (cid:41) (cid:36) (cid:38) (cid:47) (cid:39) (cid:46) (cid:44) (cid:39) (cid:47) (cid:43) (cid:39) (cid:44) (cid:43) (cid:39) (cid:39) (cid:36) (cid:42) (cid:47) (cid:36) (cid:41) (cid:45) (cid:36) (cid:41) (cid:46) (cid:36) (cid:40) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:64)(cid:107)(cid:100) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:58)(cid:91)(cid:89) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:64)(cid:107)(cid:100) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:58)(cid:91)(cid:89) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) * Note: figures for 2004 to 2006 have been restated. Attributable production is measured as the number of ounces produced multiplied by our ownership interest at each mine and summed together for all operations. Attributable production demonstrates our progress towards achieving our 50 moz Ag eq (attributable) target by 2011. Defined as total cash costs multiplied by the percentage of revenue from silver, divided by the number of silver ounces sold. Cash costs include cost of sales, commercial deductions and selling expenses, less depreciation included in cost of sales. This metric allows us to benchmark ourselves versus our peer group in a consistent manner over time. Defined as total cash costs multiplied by the percentage of revenue from gold, divided by the number of gold ounces sold. Cash costs include cost of sales, commercial deductions and selling expenses less depreciation included in cost of sales. This metric allows us to benchmark ourselves versus our peer group in a consistent manner over time. Based on reserves and is calculated by dividing the number of reserve tonnes by the amount of ore forecast to be processed during the following 12 month period. Life of mine measures the extent to which we have expanded our reserve base whilst taking into consideration capacity expansions. 10 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007     o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s FinAnciAl 22   Achieving Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 50%   generating strong cash flow    steadily increasing return on capital employed   Delivering value to shareholders  Adjusted EBITDA ($m)* Cash flow from operating  activities ($m)* Return on capital   employed (%)* pro forma earnings   per share ($)*  (cid:44) (cid:36) (cid:45) (cid:42) (cid:39) (cid:36) (cid:44) (cid:45) (cid:38) (cid:39) (cid:36) (cid:47) (cid:38) (cid:45) (cid:36) (cid:47) (cid:40) (cid:45) (cid:36) (cid:38) (cid:42) (cid:47) (cid:46) (cid:36) (cid:43) (cid:40) (cid:42) (cid:36) (cid:39) (cid:40) (cid:41) (cid:36) (cid:39) (cid:39) (cid:41) (cid:40) (cid:38) (cid:40) (cid:42) (cid:39) (cid:42) (cid:39) (cid:45) (cid:40) (cid:36) (cid:38) (cid:43) (cid:39) (cid:36) (cid:41) (cid:38) (cid:39) (cid:36) (cid:38) (cid:44) (cid:38) (cid:38) (cid:36) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) * Note: figures for 2004 to 2006 have been restated. Calculated as profit from continuing operations before exceptional items, net finance income/(cost), foreign exchange (loss)/gain and income tax plus depreciation, amortisation and exploration costs other than personnel and other expenses. This provides an indication of the rate of earnings growth achieved. Defined as net cash flows from operating activities. Cash flow from operating activities quantifies the Group’s cash flows which can be used to fund dividend payments and invest in the future growth and development of the business. Calculated as profit from continuing operations before exploration expense, interest and taxes, and exceptional items divided by average capital (borrowings and total equity including minority interest) for the period. ROCE measures how efficiently the Group’s capital is being utilised. The 2006, 2005 and 2004 return and capital employed is calculated on a pro forma basis assuming the proceeds received from the IPO were available for all the years. Defined as the per share profit (using the number of shares outstanding immediately after the Listing being 307,350,226) available to the equity shareholders of the Group from continuing operations and before exceptional items. EPS provides a measure for the amount of attributable profit available to equity shareholders of the Group taking into account any changes in the number of shares outstanding. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 11     business review maRKet & geogR aPhic oveRvieW “We are positive about the fundamentals for silver and gold. the group is 100% hedge free and therefore fully poised to benefit from the rising prices of gold and silver.” silver silver continued to enjoy healthy trading in 2007, increasing  15% during the year with an average price of $13.08 per  ounce. Investment demand has been a key driver of the  silver price. Industrial use, which represents 51% of  fabrication demand, also remains strong, up 6% year-on- year at 430 moz in 2006. The main growth area in industrial  silver demand in recent years has been in electronics, health  and in renewable energy fields. In addition, global mine  supply has been relatively restrained totalling 646 moz in  2006, representing an annual increase of just 0.4 moz. demand for silver – key market drivers • • • historically strong link between silver and gold.  positive outlook for precious metals in general. Despite rising prices, industry has found it difficult   to substitute silver due to its unique properties of  conduction, reflectivity, strength, malleability and  antibacterial properties. Consumer demand for electronic goods is set to  continue, for example sales of flat screen Tvs are  expected to rise from 10 million to 25 million by 2010. growing investor demand – supported by the  introduction of the ETf in 2006. • • gold gold experienced buoyant trading conditions in 2007,  achieving a price increase of 29% over the year with an  average price of $631 per ounce.  Investor activity continues  to drive fluctuations in trading as a result of continued us  dollar weakness and concern relating to the us economy  and global financial markets. There are seven active gold  Exchange Traded funds, listed on nine stock exchanges  around the world and trading continues to be strong, up  260 tonnes year-on-year to 648 tonnes at the end of 2006.  gold is also fabricated and used in a variety of applications  including jewellery, electronics, dentistry, industrial and  coins and bars.  demand for gold – key market drivers • Investor’s long term interest in gold as a hedge   against continued us dollar weakness. Rising global inflation and concerns related to the  financial markets are likely to support further  institutional buying. Mine production is at a ten year low with output of 2,471  tonnes in 2006, representing a 3% year-on-year decline. Relatively low level of participation from institutional  and private investors in most countries, implies there   is considerable upside potential for gold. Robust economic growth in India and China continues   to support jewellery buying. • • • • sources: gfMs, silver Institute, Bloomberg, Economic Commission  for Latin America and the Caribbean silver supply (2006) 1 Mine production 71% 2 government sales 8% 3 scrap supply 21% Total: 911.8 moz (cid:41) (cid:40) gold supply (2006) 1 Mine production 63% 2 scrap supply 29% 3 official sector sales 8% Total: 3,906 tonnes (cid:41) (cid:40) (cid:39) (cid:39) silver fabrication demand (2006) industrial applications 51% 1 2 Jewellery and silverware 27% 3 photography 17% 4 coins 5% Total: 840.5 moz (cid:42) (cid:41) (cid:40) (cid:39) (cid:39) gold end user demand (2006) Jewellery 68% 1 2 electronics 9% 3 other industrial and decorative 3% 4 dentistry 2% 5 official coins 4% 6 identifiable investment 15% Total: 3,371 tonnes (cid:44) (cid:43) (cid:42) (cid:41) (cid:40) 12 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 (cid:66)(cid:69)(cid:68)(cid:58)(cid:69)(cid:68) o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s (cid:39)(cid:45) (cid:39)(cid:44) (cid:39)(cid:43) (cid:39)(cid:42) (cid:39)(cid:41) (cid:39)(cid:40) (cid:39)(cid:39) geographic overview our growth strategy focuses on achieving profitable  production in the Americas, a vast region with enormous  mineral potential.    Despite concerns regarding the global economy, Latin  America continued to grow rapidly in 2007, with gDp  increasing 5.6%, together with primary fiscal and current  accounts surpluses, improved terms of trade and lower  external debt. strong economic growth, low inflation and  supportive regulatory frameworks continue to promote  foreign direct investment in the region, valued at  approximately $95 billion in 2007, the largest inflow   since 1999.  In 2007 we diversified into two new countries, Argentina  and Mexico and in february 2008, we expanded into  Canada via a strategic investment in Lake shore. we will  continue to pursue opportunities in countries throughout  the region which offer enabling environments for foreign  investment in the mining sector. In our three countries of  operation, peru, Mexico and Argentina, gDp grew by 8.2%,  3.3% and 8.6% respectively and we remain positive about  the economic fundamentals and regulatory frameworks in  each of these countries. (cid:67)(cid:59)(cid:78)(cid:63)(cid:57)(cid:69) (cid:73)(cid:87)(cid:100)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:107)(cid:95)(cid:105) (cid:70)(cid:101)(cid:106)(cid:101)(cid:105)(cid:95) (cid:57)(cid:55)(cid:68)(cid:55)(cid:58)(cid:55) (cid:57)(cid:69)(cid:66)(cid:69)(cid:67)(cid:56)(cid:63)(cid:55) (cid:59)(cid:57)(cid:75)(cid:55)(cid:58)(cid:69)(cid:72) (cid:70)(cid:59)(cid:72)(cid:75) (cid:66)(cid:95)(cid:99)(cid:87) (cid:70)(cid:55)(cid:72)(cid:55)(cid:61)(cid:75)(cid:55)(cid:79) (cid:55)(cid:72)(cid:61)(cid:59)(cid:68)(cid:74)(cid:63)(cid:68)(cid:55) (cid:67)(cid:91)(cid:100)(cid:90)(cid:101)(cid:112)(cid:87) (cid:73)(cid:87)(cid:100)(cid:106)(cid:95)(cid:87)(cid:93)(cid:101) (cid:57)(cid:62)(cid:63)(cid:66)(cid:59)  Mining operation  Resource delineation  Corporate office  Exploration office gold and silver price performance 2007 (cid:61)(cid:101)(cid:98)(cid:90)(cid:1)(cid:30)(cid:26)(cid:37)(cid:101)(cid:112)(cid:31) (cid:73)(cid:95)(cid:98)(cid:108)(cid:91)(cid:104)(cid:1)(cid:30)(cid:26)(cid:37)(cid:101)(cid:112)(cid:31) (cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:38) (cid:46)(cid:38)(cid:38) (cid:45)(cid:43)(cid:38) (cid:45)(cid:38)(cid:38) (cid:44)(cid:43)(cid:38) (cid:44)(cid:38)(cid:38) (cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:38) (cid:64)(cid:87)(cid:100)(cid:1)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:55)(cid:102)(cid:104)(cid:1)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:64)(cid:107)(cid:98)(cid:1)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:69)(cid:89)(cid:106)(cid:1)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:58)(cid:91)(cid:89)(cid:1)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:61)(cid:101)(cid:98)(cid:90) (cid:73)(cid:95)(cid:98)(cid:108)(cid:91)(cid:104) HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 13     business review oPeR ational RevieW summary In line with initial guidance, attributable production for   the year amounted to 13.6 million ounces of silver and   201 thousand ounces of gold, a year-on-year increase   of 17% and 3%, respectively. we were able to achieve our  production target by expanding our three original mines,  Ares, Arcata and selene and by bringing into production  three new mines, san José (Argentina), Moris (Mexico) and  pallancata (peru). Notwithstanding certain setbacks at  selene we remain confident of achieving our long-term  production targets. Exploration remains at the core of our business as we seek  to expand our existing operations and develop our project  pipeline through the discovery of new deposits. During  2007 we successfully expanded our attributable reserves  and resources ounces net of production by 16% and 12%,  respectively, on a silver equivalent basis, which allows us   to expand further capacity during 2008. In addition, as a  result of higher commodity prices, we have increased our  cut-off prices for calculating reserves and resources. we continue exploring and seeking new opportunities in  various countries (Argentina, Canada, Chile, Mexico and  peru) to increase our project pipeline. highlights from this  programme are the incorporation of resources from the  san felipe project in Mexico and the positive drilling results  through intercepts with mineable widths during the last  quarter of 2007 at the Azuca project in peru, where we  expect to develop new resources in 2008. peru Arcata Production and sales 132 Arcata, our flagship mine, enjoyed another successful   year underpinned by record production growth. In 2007   we realised a 38% and 39% increase in silver and gold  production, respectively. This increase was the result of  increased production and throughput at the plant coupled  with consistent grades and recoveries. In the second quarter of 2007 we installed a high efficiency  separating system which increased the plant capacity from  350 ktpa to 420 ktpa. Due to favourable exploration results  and our ability to grow reserves, we decided to bring  forward the capacity expansion (from 420 ktpa to 618  ktpa), which was initially contemplated for 2009 to the  third quarter of 2008. The ball mill has been secured, key  materials have all been ordered and civil engineering work  is underway. This expansion is expected to be completed  by the third quarter of 2008. During 2008 we will continue to advance the underground  workings around the new Mariana Ramp in order to sustain  further plant expansions. our intention is to develop  approximately 18,841 metres of underground workings   in and around this area.  historically we have sold all the Arcata concentrate to   Met-Mex peñoles s.A. de C.v. (‘peñoles’), the contract with  whom expires in 2008. given the additional concentrate  produced at Arcata in 2007, in excess of our contractual  sales, we entered into new contracts with Consorcio  Minero s.A. (‘Cormin’) and Traxis North America LLC  (‘Traxis’) for this excess concentrate. for 2008, we have  14 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s secured contracts with peñoles, Doe Run peru sRL, Traxis  and Cormin for a majority of the production budgeted for  2008, albeit on less favourable terms due to increased  competition in the concentrate market. we are currently  working on securing additional contracts to sell the  remaining quantities of the budgeted production.  127 Exploration we continue to increase reserves and resources in the  Mariana, Julia, Michelle, soledad and Ramal Marion veins  with 37,505 metres drilled in 144 drill holes in 2007. During  2007 exploration and development focused mainly on the  Mariana vein and on the Michelle, soledad and Marion- branch secondary structures. Exploration potential is open  at depth and along strike for these veins.  The Mariana, Julia, Ramal 2 and Ramal Marion veins  together comprise 70% of all measured and indicated  reserves for the Arcata unit. Resources also have been  identified in a considerable number of smaller secondary  ore bodies, in particular those located in the Nw-sE  trending structure between Ramal Marion and Ramal 2.   The 2008 exploration programme contemplates adding  new reserves and resources in these veins as well as  exploring new targets north of the Alexia structure  through underground workings and drilling. 132 Ares Production and sales In January 2007 we finalised the capacity increase which  took the plant from 280 ktpa to 333 ktpa. As a result of  lower grades mined, silver production was flat and gold  production decreased 4% during the year.  As anticipated, the average grade at the Ares mine is  declining due to the ageing and geological nature of the  deposit. In addition, as a result of higher commodity prices  we have increased our cut-off prices for silver and gold  reserves. This has allowed us to lengthen the reserve   life by including marginal ore which would have been  uneconomical to mine in a lower price environment, but  has the effect of lowering the average reserve grade. In our  2007 Q4 production Report we stated that during 2008 we  intend to mine at a grade of 6.4 g/t gold and 165 g/t silver,  which is generally consistent with our policy and industry  strategy of mining average reserves grades.  At Ares, we produce a gold/silver Doré all of which will be  sold to Johnson Matthey plc (‘Johnson Matthey’) in 2008.  127 Exploration Replacement of high ore grade in splays and tensionals of  the victoria vein system continues. During 2007 we drilled  2,855 metres in seven drill holes in victoria Noreste and  paola veins. Additionally, at the victoria vein system, which  hosts 33% of all measured and indicated resources for the  Ares mine, 1,246 metres of underground workings were  developed for conversion to reserves. The remainder of the  resource base has been estimated in 53 separate minor   ore bodies, none of which individually contains more than  11% of the measured and indicated resources. The largest  resource component after the main victoria vein ore body  comprises 39 small ore bodies which form part of the  overall victoria vein structure. They are generally parallel or  sub-parallel to the main vein and in many cases these are  very close to, or in contact with, sectors of the main vein. 2007 key operating data ArcATA Ares selene pAllAncATA1 sAn JosÉ1 Moris1 Ore production (tonnes) 415,400 333,800 413,622 78,335 92,974 338,304 Average head grade (g/t) 560.4 Ag/1.43 Au 279.3 Ag/14.57 Au 295.8 Ag/2.01 Au 310.0 Ag/1.49 Au 538.4 Ag/7.08 Au 4.7 Ag/1.65 Au Production (koz) 6,553 Ag/16.48 Au 2,701 Ag/149.98 Au 3,414 Ag/21.62 Au 704 Ag/2.76 Au 958 Ag/14.95 Au 13 Ag/5.58 Au Revenue ($ million) 95 136 62 Cash costs ($ per ounce)2 4.1 Ag by-product 56 Au by-product 3.5 Ag by-product 9 – 1 – 0 – 1  production commenced part way through the year. 2 Cash costs are calculated to include cost of sales, treatment charges and selling expenses less depreciation included in cost of sales. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 15     business review oPeR ational RevieW (…cont’d) we have been able to replace tonnes mined at Ares,   albeit at lower grades, but in the absence of a significant  discovery, management believes that beyond 2011, under  current conditions, the ore may no longer be economical  for extraction. During the latter part of 2007 a comprehensive compilation  of all the regional geological data was conducted for the  Ares district with the assistance of external consultants.  During the first half of 2008 we will be evaluating the  potential for additional targets that will be drilled during  the second half of the year. selene Production and sales 132 During 2007 production was primarily (97%) from the  Explorador and Ramal sur ore bodies which form part of  the same Explorador vein system. Minor production was  sourced from the sofia and Tumiri veins. In contrast to our other operations, selene is a mine where  the vast majority of production comes from one vein with  limited mining alternatives. over the course of 2007 we  encountered an increasingly impoverished area in the vein  which resulted in declining grades throughout the year. we  envisage processing approximately 300 ktpa of ore from  selene in 2008 and mining grades of 1.6 g/t gold and   230 g/t silver. however, we have drill intercepts at depth  indicating higher grade ore over mineable thickness at the  central and northeast shoots of the Explorador vein.  As planned, we completed the plant expansion at selene  during the third quarter of 2007 increasing capacity from  350 ktpa to 700 ktpa to accommodate the ore from  pallancata. on the back of a successful exploration  programme at pallancata, we subsequently decided to  increase further the plant capacity at selene to 1,059 ktpa  by the fourth quarter of 2008.  As a result of the decline in grades, we will reduce  throughput at selene in 2008 in order to develop additional  underground workings and access tunnels to the vein  system. our 2008 development programme involves  advancing 2,090 metres of underground workings and  building an additional 15 stopes in the mine. we believe  these efforts coupled with an extensive exploration  campaign will allow us to better manage ore of different  quality in order to extract the average reserve grade,   as well as achieving greater visibility of future grades of  the mine.  Approximately 63% of the silver-gold concentrate is  converted to Doré at the Ares plant and is sold to Johnson  Matthey according to contracts already in place for 2008.  The remaining concentrate from 2008 will be sold to Teck  Cominco Metals Ltd (‘Teck’). 127 Exploration we continue to deepen the fenix Ramp and further  develop the Tumiri vein. During 2007, 35,497 metres of  diamond drilling were executed in 150 drill holes with  significant drill intercepts in the Laguna, Explorador and  Tumiri veins. The Explorador vein system represents 34%   of all measured and indicated resources for the selene   unit. Resources also have been identified in generally   small secondary ore bodies closely associated with the  Explorador vein, within the Tumiri-sofia vein system which  is oblique to and truncates the Explorador vein, and in   16 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s a number of outlying veins located at distances up to   700 metres from the principal veins. At the Tumiri and Explorador veins, 1,175 metres of  underground workings were developed for conversion   to reserves.  During 2007 we identified potential for high-sulfidation  type epithermal mineralisation at huachuhuilca district  located approximately 15 kilometres from selene. however,  we had to scale back the drill programme for developing  new resources at selene due to ongoing negotiations with  the community of pampamarca in 2007. Consultations  with the community are under way and we expect a  favourable outcome by the second quarter of 2008.   The 2008 exploration programme comprises 2,090 metres  of underground workings and 18,250 metres of drilling at  huachuhuilca, Cuello and pacapausa. 133 pallancata Production and sales on 18 september 2007 we announced the commencement  of production at pallancata (60% hochschild, 40%  International Minerals) at an initial rate of 180 ktpa. This  achievement exemplifies the group’s ability to leverage its  existing operations to bring into production new profitable  projects in the region. The pallancata ore is transported to  the selene plant via a 22 kilometre road and shares the  plant’s capacity.   production from the pallancata mine has been from two  vein structures only, veta oeste and Cimoide, the former  contributing 82% of the total. Both of these vein structures  and the other ore bodies and veins which presently  contribute to the total resources, all form part of the major  pallancata vein system. In order to fully benefit from the increasing resource at  pallancata, the group has decided to increase throughput  with the intention of processing approximately 500 ktpa  during 2008, which is dependent on completion of the  planned expansion of the selene plant.  The pallancata ore will be sold in the form of a silver-gold  concentrate while the possibility of converting it to Doré is  being evaluated. we have signed a new one year contract  with Teck for nearly all of the forecasted 2008 production. 127 Exploration In 2007 we drilled 20,626 metres in 77 drill holes and  developed 368 metres of underground workings on   the pallancata Central vein. we continue to deepen the  santa Angela and orion ramps and future exploration  targets exist around the Mariana, Mercedes and   san Javier structures.  The noticeable increase in reserves and resources has  resulted from wider than expected mineralised structures  intercepted in drill holes and underground workings in  pallancata Central and oeste, respectively. The veta oeste  ore body, comprising two ore zones, presently accounts   for 99% of the total measured and indicated resources.  Resources have also been identified in a number of vein  structures adjacent to the pallancata vein system, which  occur as sub-parallel or oblique ore bodies.  stringent cost controls, process optimisation and capacity increases, despite the inflationary cost pressures in our industry, we succeeded in containing the weighted average per tonne unit costs at Arcata, Ares and selene to a marginal 2.9% increase “our low cash cost profile continues to be one of our key strengths. Through in 2007.” ignacio bustamante, chief operating officer HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 17       business review oPeR ational RevieW (…cont’d) Drilling at the Mariana and Mercedes veins has identified  potential mineralisation that will be the subject of   further work in 2008. In 2008 the exploration programme  also includes 1,320 metres of tunnelling for reserve  development at pallancata central and completion   of the district geology. while the plant is operating at full capacity, we continue   to experience some difficulty with the intensive leaching  process. we are currently undertaking re-engineering work  in order to improve the cyanide detoxification process. we  expect these complications to be resolved during the first  half of 2008. Argentina san José Production and sales 133 we commenced production at san José in the second  quarter of 2007 representing the group’s successful entry  into a new country, Argentina. with a workforce of over  500 people, a fully ramped-up operation and a  consolidated land package in the Argentinian patagonia,  we are excited about this new operation and expect strong  operational and financial performance in the future.  we continue to believe Argentina offers an enabling  environment for foreign investment in mining although  we continue to monitor policy changes closely.  As disclosed in our 2007 Q3 production Report, we  experienced delays in the initial ramp-up of the san José  plant due to technical issues with the mill and flotation  process, difficulty with the intensive leaching process  which is used to turn the concentrate into Doré and the  impact of severe weather conditions in August. we are  pleased to report that during the fourth quarter of 2007  the plant reached full capacity of 265 ktpa and currently  operates at that level. we had significant exploration success at san José and for  this reason we plan to expand the san José plant during the  third quarter of 2008 increasing its capacity from 265 ktpa  to 530 ktpa. The Board has approved doubling capacity at  the plant, and we will produce both Doré and concentrate  at the san José mine until we resolve difficulties with the  intensive leaching process, after which we will produce  100% Doré.  we have contracts in place to sell the Doré to Argor  heraeus s.A., a licensed trader, smelter and assayer based  in switzerland. we also have contracts with Norddeutsche  Affinerie Ag for the sale of the concentrate production and  are in negotiations with several other refineries.  we have already ordered the critical equipment for the  expansion, including a new ball mill, flotation cells, pumps,  a thickener, a filtering system and a crusher. we are in the  process of installing additional generators to power the  incremental plant capacity while we work to connect the  operation to the national grid. we have tendered the  equipment, electric towers and transformers and have  commenced construction of the electric line. we believe  that the move from the use of generators to the national  grid will provide significant cost savings.  18 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s The preparation and exploitation of the frea and huevos  verdes vein continues, as well as the development of the  kospi vein where 173 metres have been developed. 127 Exploration In 2007 we drilled approximately 28,585 metres through   112 drill holes and drifted 641 metres along the frea vein,  which increased our resources and reserves by 28% and  19%, respectively.  During 2007 the increase in reserves was mainly from   the frea and kospi veins while the important resource  increment came from the frea, odin and Ayelen veins.  significant mineralised potential exists along strike and   at depth over all the above structures.  During 2008 our exploration efforts will focus on surface  work, re-mapping, compiling and integrating the district  data (115 km2) to define new drill targets. we will continue  to drill the san José property throughout 2008 albeit   to a lesser degree with a 4,000 metre drill campaign  currently contemplated. 133 Mexico Moris  Production and sales on 13 August 2007 we announced the commencement   of production at Moris which marked another important  milestone and our successful entry into a third country,  Mexico. Moris is a relatively small operation; however, it  has provided a stepping stone into Mexico, a strategic  mining country for the group’s long-term growth strategy.  Although Moris is currently operating an open pit mine, we  continue to drill and explore the underground potential of  the surrounding 9,889 hectares, with our partner ExMIN  Resources Inc. 127 Exploration During 2007 we advanced exploration efforts at Moris,  drilling 335 metres to define a potential on the old leach  pad, incorporating 29,178 ounces gold to production. 127 san felipe  san felipe is an underground mine located in northern  sonora, Mexico and consists of 10 mining concessions  covering a total of approximately 14,498 hectares. The  property is currently owned by grupo serrana, s.A. de C.v.  and hochschild has the option to acquire up to 70% of all  mining rights and ownership of the property through a  joint venture vehicle. To acquire this 70% interest, the  group must invest $33.3 million in the property by 13 May  2011. As at 31 December 2007 we had invested $5.2 million. san felipe is a significant project for the group and   is currently undergoing a feasibility study. we have  undertaken an extensive drilling programme in 2008,   and remain confident about the upside potential at the  property, which is scheduled to commence production   in 2010. verification drilling has indicated attributable  resources of 1.91 million tonnes, primarily at La ventana,  with 7.32% zinc, 71 g/t silver, 3.19% lead, 0.41% copper.  The goal is to realise at least four million tonnes of total  resources by the third quarter of 2008.  our existing operations, promising prospects in our project pipeline and an effective joint venture strategy, all of which have enabled us to expand our asset base and will “ exploration underpins our growth strategy. we have significant potential at continue to provide us with future opportunities for growth. ” Jorge benavides, senior vice president, corporate development HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 19     business review oPeR ational RevieW (…cont’d) we have hired external consultants MTB project  Management professionals Inc. as project managers   for the feasibility study of the project. The team   of professionals involved in the project includes   M3 Engineering & Technology Corp., vector Engineering  and Mine Development Associates. In 2007 we reviewed the existing information and mapped  the area (surface and underground). Apart from the   El gachi mine target, three new targets were identified in  the surface mapping, all four aligned in a NNw direction.  An initial drill programme to fast track this high-grade  silver and base metal project has been designed for 2008. once completed, the feasibility study will be presented   to the Board for approval. In the meantime, we are taking  steps to ensure that the necessary infrastructure is in place  to commence production as planned in 2010, involving  plant and mill design, permitting and construction of the  exploration ramp.  This joint venture agreement also includes two other  nearby projects El gachi and Moctezuma that consist of   14 mining concessions covering a total of approximately  2,247 hectares. Target definitions El gachi Together with the san felipe joint venture, we have  acquired rights on the El gachi project (1,500 hectares)  located 70 kilometres northeast from san felipe. El gachi  was explored by Anaconda Chile s.A. (now Antofagasta  Minerals s.A.) and peñoles in the 1960s and 1970s and  under exploration by serrana during the 1990s. unverified  historic information indicates grades of 250 to more than  900 g/t silver and greater than 15% combined lead and  zinc. we presently envisage a potential ore body ranging  from a minimum of two metres to upwards of eight metres  at similar grades.  Azuca Azuca is a 100% owned early stage development project in  southern peru located approximately 80 kilometres from  selene and Arcata. Diamond drilling during 2007 confirmed  the lateral and vertical extension of the western ore shoot  and also recognised a new mineralised shoot to the east.  The 2007 drilling results include 2.6 metres at 1.46 g/t Au,  336 g/t Ag (west shoot) and 0.7 metres at 5.7 g/t Au,   1,420 g/t Ag (east shoot). These intersects, summed to  those from previous drill campaigns suggest a mineralised  potential between 1.0 to 1.5 million tonnes with 300 g/t Ag  and 1.6 g/t Au. first half of 2008 drilling will focus on  converting this potential into inferred resources, which  should then be transformed into measured and indicated  categories during the second half of 2008. given the  proximity of the Azuca project to our existing operations,  we envisage leveraging the infrastructure already in place  at Arcata and selene in order to process the Azuca ore,  should the project advance to an operational stage. 85 gEoLogIsTs  $35m 2007 ToTAL ExpLoRATIoN   ExpENDITuRE*  20 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 * Includes $8.3m of exploration costs capitalised during the year o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s The projects in the bottom half of the pyramid are either  100% owned or allow us the right to earn into majority  ownership over time. our pipeline currently comprises 16  target definitions/prospects in Argentina, Chile, Mexico  and peru: our growTH pYrAMid we are constantly assessing new opportunities at all  stages of development. projects enter our growth pyramid  either by way of internal discovery or joint venture and are  subject to a strict evaluation process, where we rank and  prioritise each opportunity based on specific criteria. Any  project that does not meet the group’s requirements is  joint ventured, farmed out or dropped. Existing mining  operations Development projects Ares Arcata selene san José pallancata Moris feasibility completed Resource delineation  lake shore  san Felipe Target definition Tres chepas  Manantiales  Azuca peñon blanco el gachi claudia gavilanes pozos prospect cañadón del Moro la Flora el Mosquito encrucijada Moris reg. parihuana cacurani ccello punta generative   Argentina chile Mexico peru 554,298 hectares 35,400 hectares 181,425 hectares 60,889 hetcares   Argentina canada chile Mexico peru 16 LoNg-TERM TARgET   DEfINITIoNs/pRospECTs HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 21     business review Financial RevieW As a result of the group’s operational success in 2007, we  have delivered a robust set of financial results in our first  full year as a listed company. we rigorously manage the  financial performance of the group, measured by a number  of key performance indicators as set out in the strategy &  kpIs section on pages 10 and 11. Additional information on  the financial performance of the group is provided below. dividends The Directors recommend a final dividend of 7.2 cents per  share amounting to $22.2 million. This amounts to a full  year dividend of 9.2 cents per share which represents  one-third of the Company’s attributable profit for the year  post exceptional items.  As stated at the time of the Listing, the Company’s  dividend policy takes into account the profitability of   the business and underlying growth in earnings of the  Company, as well as its capital requirements and cash  flows, while maintaining an appropriate level of dividend  cover. Interim and final dividends will be paid in the  approximate proportions of one-third and two-thirds   of the total annual dividend, respectively.  Dividends will be declared in us dollars. unless a  shareholder elects to receive dividends in us dollars, they  will be paid in pounds sterling with the us dollar dividend  being converted into pound sterling at exchange rates  prevailing at the time of payment.  revenue The group’s full year revenue from continuing operations  increased 44% to $305.0 million (2006: $211.2 million) due  to an increase in gold and silver ounces sold and higher  commodity prices. Silver – Revenue from silver increased 51% in 2007 to   $178.8 million (2006: $118.1 million). This change reflects   a higher realised silver price (up 15%) and a 32% increase   in silver ounces sold. Total net silver ounces sold were   13,717 koz in 2007 (2006: 10,403 koz). In 2007 revenue   from silver accounted for 59% of consolidated revenue  compared to 56% in 2006.  Gold – Revenue from gold was up 35% in 2007 to   $125.2 million (2006: $92.5 million). This change in gold  revenue was driven by an increase in the realisable   gold price (up 30%), coupled with a slight increase of   gold ounces sold. Total net ounces of gold sold were   202 koz in 2007 (2006: 190 koz). In 2007 revenue derived  from the sale of gold accounted for 41% of consolidated  revenue compared to 44% in 2006. $28m ToTAL DIvIDEND 2007 22 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s Revenue by mine us$000  unless otherwise indicated  Silver revenue Arcata  Ares  selene  pallancata  san José  Moris  Year ended  year ended  31 December  31 December  2006  2007  85,005  38,078  47,280  7,712  739  26  48,455  23,168  46,513  –  –  –  Total silver revenue  178,840  118,138  Gold revenue Arcata   Ares  selene  pallancata  san José  Moris  sipan  10,774  97,469  14,471  1,658  530  348  –  5,975  69,199  17,199  –  –  –  77  Total gold revenue  other1  125,250  92,451  931  657  %  change 75 64 2 n.m. n.m. n.m. 51 80 41 (16) n.m. n.m. n.m. n.m. 35 42 Total revenue  44 1  other revenue includes revenue from base metal components in  the concentrate sold from the Arcata mine and services rendered. 305,021  211,246  Forward sale contracts we had a number of legacy forward sales contracts in  place for both silver and gold which were entered into as  part of the security package for a loan facility in 2003, the  last of which expired in June 2007. The ounces covered by  these forward sales contracts, and the sale prices, are  outlined in the table below:  silver sales hedged (koz)  gold sales hedged (koz)  silver fixed price ($/oz)  gold fixed price ($/oz)  2007  2006 772  60  $10.7  $418  2,240 97 $11.4 $487 we are now 100% hedge free and the group’s current  corporate policy is not to hedge exposure to the underlying  commodity prices for silver and gold. however, we do not  rule out any options which may benefit the group in the  long-run. Average sale prices realised silver ($/oz)  gold ($/oz)  2007  2006  % change $13.08  $634  $11.36  $487  15 30 100% hEDgE fREE HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 23                     business review Financial RevieW (…cont’d) costs The high cost inflation associated with inputs into the  mining industry impacted our operations during the course  of 2007. In particular, demand for contract labour, fuel,  explosives, electricity and cyanide continued to outstrip  supply, resulting in escalating prices. Additional industry- wide demand for equipment also increased lead times   for the delivery of equipment. During 2007 we were able   to mitigate partially these cost increases by capacity  expansions and efficiency gains, and we are confident   that we will remain one of the lowest cash cost producers  in our industry.  In 2006 we operated three mines, Arcata, Ares and selene  in southern peru at a weighted average cost of $59.10   per tonne (excluding depreciation, certain operating  expenditure not directly related to production and workers  profit sharing). In 2007 the weighted average cost per  tonne for these three mines was $60.81 per tonne, a  marginal increase of 2.9% year-on-year.  when taking into account the group’s two new  underground mines, san José and pallancata, the weighted  average cost per tonne increased 18% year-on-year to  $69.69 per tonne. This increase was the result of higher  costs at san José during the initial ramp-up phase of   the mine. we exclude the cost per tonne from the Moris mine in our  weighted average cost calculation as it is an open pit mine  with a different operational and cost profile than our  underground operations. The weighted average cost per  tonne at Moris for 2007 was $18.42, slightly higher than  initially anticipated. As explained in our 2007 Q4 production Report, we  anticipate that our average cash cost per tonne in 2008 for  our five underground operations will be at or below 2007  levels. This is primarily a result of an increase in tonnage  treated at Arcata, san José and pallancata and cost  reduction efforts. Administrative expenses Administrative expenses totalled $69.2 million, up 89%   in 2007 as compared to 2006 (2006: $36.6 million). This  increase was mainly due to additional personnel expenses  associated with our new operations, the London office,   recruitment of corporate staff to create a platform   for future growth, higher level of workers’ profit sharing  due to increase in profits and directors’ remuneration  payable in respect of a full twelve-month period. In addition  to personnel expenses, consulting fees increased as a result  of accounting and legal advice and tax consulting services  some of which will be non-recurring items in the future.  we believe this increase represents a step change in overhead  expenses and is a reflection of the incremental costs  associated with being a public company as well as being the  result of having diversified into new countries. we are  confident that the group now has in place the appropriate  infrastructure to meet its medium-term growth objectives. profit from continuing operations before exceptional items, net finance income/(cost), foreign exchange (loss)/gain and income tax and adjusted ebiTdA profit from continuing operations before exceptional items,  net finance income/(costs), foreign exchange (loss)/gain  and income tax increased 37% to $103.9 million (2006:  $76.0 million). 24 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation us$000  unless otherwise indicated  Year ended  year ended  31 December  31 December  2006  2007  %  change profit from continuing     operations before     exceptional items net     finance income/(cost),     foreign exchange (loss)/    gain and income tax  operating margin  plus: Depreciation and     amortisation in     cost of sales  Depreciation and     amortisation in     administrative expenses  Exploration expense   Minus: personnel and other     exploration expense  103,930  34%  75,975  36%  37 24,685  17,697  39 525  26,728  993  19,026  (8,262)  (6,142)  (47) 40 35 37 Adjusted EBITDA  Adjusted EBITDA margin  147,606  48%  107,549  51%  Finance income and finance costs finance income increased 230% in 2007 to $19.8 million  (2006: $6.0 million) driven by interest received on liquidity  funds. finance costs for the period primarily related to the  interest on pre-shipment loans used to finance working  capital. In addition, finance costs included interest on the  loan from Minera Andes Inc., our partner at the san   José mine, to Minera santa Cruz s.A. (‘Minera santa Cruz’)  o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s the legal owner of the mine in which we have a 51%  interest. During 2007 the Company did not have any   long-term debt outstanding. Foreign exchange loss The group incurred a $4.4 million foreign exchange   loss in 2007 (2006: $0.4 million gain) resulting from   the Argentinian peso depreciating against us dollar. Minera  santa Cruz, one of the group’s subsidiaries which   is the legal owner of the san José mine, had $82 million   of debt denominated in us dollars. As Minera santa   Cruz’s functional currency was the peso during 2007,   the translation of this loan into pesos created a loss,   which was recorded in the income statement. following  the commencement of operations during the year, we have  been required to change the functional currency in Minera  santa Cruz to us dollars from 2008 therefore exchange  differences on these loans will not arise. income tax The weighted average statutory income tax rate was  29.66% for 2007 and 30.18% for 2006. This difference is due  to a change in the weighting of profit and loss before tax in  the various jurisdictions in which the group operates. The effective tax rate for 2007 is 30.81% reduced from  42.00% in 2006. This decrease was driven primarily by:  higher profit at Compañía Minera Ares s.A.C., which is  taxed at a lower rate (30%); a decrease in non-deductible  expenses; recognition of previously unrecognised deferred  tax assets in relation to the mine closure provisions; and  the recognition of a portion of the double deduction in  calculating corporate income tax in Argentina pursuant to  the special investment regime in effect in the province of  HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 25       business review Financial RevieW (…cont’d) santa Cruz; which was partially offset by the impact   of introduction of reforms to Mexico’s tax legislation. balance sheet and cash flow review working capital  Minority interest The loss attributable to minority interest in both 2007   and 2006 consists predominantly of that portion of the  costs for the san José project, of which the Company   has a 51% ownership, with Minera Andes s.A. owning   the remaining 49%. exceptional items Exceptional items are those significant items which due   to the nature or the expected infrequency of the events  giving rise to them need to be disclosed separately on   the face of the income statement. In 2007 we recognised an exceptional gain of $5.5 million  recorded in finance income. This gain principally reflects  the change in fair value of warrants the Company holds  over 2,475,355 shares in fortuna silver Mine Inc. In addition,  the Company had a $1.5 million exceptional loss recorded in  other expenses primarily as a result of the sale of its wholly  owned subsidiary, Compañia Minera sipan, to a third party.  Correspondingly, we disclosed the tax impact of these  items amounting to $1.3 million as an exceptional item. In 2006 exceptional items in other expenses principally  comprised $3.0 million asset impairment at sipan and   a loss on the sale of investments of $2.2 million, which   was incurred when the Company disposed of shares in  Inversiones pacasmayo prior to the Listing in November  2006. In addition, there was a $1.0 million loss on the   sale of the group’s wholly owned subsidiary, Mauricio  hochschild & Cia. Ltda. s.A.C. 26 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 us$000  unless otherwise indicated  Current assets Inventories  Trade and other receivables  Current liabilities Trade and other payables  pre-shipment loans  working capital  As at  As at    31 December  31 December  2006 2007  47,012  134,180  16,533 47,592 52,176  23,750  64,140 26,894 105,266  (26,909) The change in the working capital position resulted from a  significant increase in trade and other receivables from  $47.6 million as at 31 December 2006 to $134.2 million as at  31 December 2007 and to a lesser degree from an increase  in inventories from $16.5 million as at 31 December 2006 to  $47.0 million as at 31 December 2007. Receivables were higher at the end of 2007 because of an  increase in trade receivables, prepaid expenses and vAT,  and funds due from a minority shareholder.  As discussed earlier, we produced more concentrate at  Arcata than we had contracted to sell to peñoles in 2007.  whilst this was sold to various other smelters, thus  diversifying the group’s concentrated customer base, much  of the sales were made during December, resulting in a  high level of trade receivables at the year-end. These trade  accounts receivable were mainly comprised of amounts  receivable from Cormin, Traxis and Norddeutsche Affinerie.  we believe that the high level of sales in December 2007,  48% ADJusTED EBITDA  MARgIN $301m CAsh AND CAsh EQuIvALENTs                 o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s and the resulting high balances of accounts receivable, was  a one-off situation which will reverse during the first half  of 2008.  The increase in prepaid expenses and vAT mainly  comprised value added taxes paid in the development of  the san José project that will be recovered through future  sales of gold and silver by the group. The loan due from a minority shareholder corresponds to a  capital contribution pending collection from the minority  shareholder of the san José operation. The increase in inventories was the result of the intensive  leaching process not working as planned which led to the  production of precipitates from the san José operation,  some of which will be processed into Doré and sold in  2008. Net debt us$000  unless otherwise indicated  Cash and cash equivalents  Long-term borrowings  short-term borrowings less     pre-shipment loans  Net debt/(net cash)  As at  As at    31 December  31 December  2006 2007  (301,426)  55,209  (435,543) 27,114 9,419  (236,798)  2,888 (405,541) $200 million secured Term Loan facility. The facility will be  used for general corporate purposes such as potential  acquisitions. The Company believes its existing mines and  near-term projects are fully funded with current cash on  the balance sheet together with future cash which will be  generated from these operations. Cash flow The group’s operations generated $21.4 million of cash flow  in 2007 reduced from $94.0 million in 2006. This decrease  was principally driven by a temporal shift in working capital  despite a significant increase in the underlying profit from  continuing operations. Total capital expenditure1 In 2007 we continued to invest in our production platform,  as indicated in the table below: us$000  unless otherwise indicated  Arcata  Ares  selene  pallancata2  san José2  Moris2  san felipe2  other  Total    Year ended  year ended    31 December  31 December  2006 2007  22,750  3,705  27,497  12,190  62,752  12,099  667  3,078  13,170 2,188 4,319 12,931 36,075 8,034 156 1,997 144,738  78,870 The group’s balance sheet remains robust with $236.8  million of net cash as at 31 December 2007. In addition, the  group successfully completed the syndication phase of its  1  The amounts shown above exclude increases in the mine  rehabilitation asset amounting to $1,056,000 (2006:  $1,810,000). 2  Represents 100% of capital expenditure. flow from our operations, we have the financial capacity to pursue our organic “ with our strong balance sheet, the $200 million term loan facility and cash growth strategy. ” ignacio rosado, chief Financial officer HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 27                             business review coRPoR ate social ResPonsibility objectives • A workforce that is motivated, healthy and committed to  excellence with zero fatalities and in the lowest quartile  of accidents.  National and world Bank environmental standards at all  of our operations. peaceful and constructive relations with the local  communities. • • Management and accountability Board responsibility  Roberto Dañino, Deputy Chairman & Executive Director,  has Board level responsibility for CsR at hochschild Mining.  The Board has ultimate responsibility for establishing  group policies relating to CsR and ensuring that national  and international standards are met.  Corporate social Responsibility Committee The Committee was established in 2006 as a formal  committee of the Board with delegated responsibility for  various CsR issues, focusing on compliance with national  and international standards and ensuring that effective  systems, procedures and practices are in place at each of  the Company’s operations to manage CsR related risks. The  Committee is also responsible for reviewing management’s  investigation of incidents or accidents that occur in order  to assess the improvements required.  CsR in practice  Each country manager is responsible for ensuring that   the high standards set by the Board are maintained at   an operational level and reports to the CsR Committee   and the Board on an ongoing basis.  hochschild focuses on three key areas: Workplace,  Community and the Environment.  our workplace our people and their safety are vital elements of our  strategy to which the Board and the group’s employees   are committed. By the end of 2007 our total workforce   was 4,137.  given the nature of our industry, health and safety is   of critical importance and we have made considerable  investments in operating controls and processes to   ensure that the most stringent safety standards are met.  we achieved the international health, safety and risk  management accreditation, ohsAs 18001 at our three  original mines and we are now in the process of certifying  our three new operations.  we exert every effort to ensure the safety of all our  employees. however, it is with great regret that we report   four onsite fatalities in 2007. The Board has taken   steps to support the families of those involved and has   addressed the underlying safety deficiencies that led   to the occurrence of these tragic events. “ A safe and healthy workforce, respect for the environment and commitment to our local communities are essential for the sustained viability of our business and intrinsic to our core values. ” roberto dañino, deputy chairman OHSAS 18001 hEALTh & sAfETy   ACCREDITATIoN 28 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s our community we believe that active long-term engagement with our  local communities is fundamental to our ability to operate  in the region and we devote considerable time and  resources to this. we seek to maintain peaceful and  constructive relations with our communities, whilst  improving the lives of the local people on a sustainable  basis. we measure the levels of poverty at each location,  including the adequacy of basic needs such as housing,  water, sanitation and schooling to tailor our programmes  and improve their effectiveness. we also measure the  community’s dependency on the group for employment  and training. we engage with the local communities to  jointly develop Community Development plans (‘CDp’)  which are then implemented with their participation   in order to improve the long-term viability of the  programmes. There are three key areas of our community programme:  • Healthcare – we invest in healthcare campaigns that are  conducted in conjunction with local communities and  provide access to healthcare facilities and medicines.   we work with local communities to improve the  infrastructure of health facilities and community houses  and undertake a number of preventative campaigns,  including vaccinations.  Education – we seek to improve the level of general  education for both adults and children in our  communities. In 2007 we supported a pilot programme  for rural education at the community high school in  • A team of industry consultants undertook a  comprehensive review of the group’s health, safety and  environmental procedures to ensure their effectiveness.  we made substantial progress in implementing the  recommendations provided and are now in the process of  implementing DNv’s health and safety Management  system at all our operations.  we also monitor the Lost Time Injury frequency Rate  (‘LTIfR’). In 2007, the average LTIfR was 6.76 which is in line  with industry average. we assess the frequency of  accidents on a monthly and annual basis and produce  regular statistics regarding the type and cause of accidents  so that efforts can be made to reduce and, where possible,  eliminate accidents entirely. At an operational level, local safety and hygiene  committees meet once a month to review, promote and  monitor health and safety policies as well as environmental  protection programmes. Additionally, all employees and  contractors are given occupational health examinations  prior to joining the group and are then examined annually.  on an ongoing basis, we monitor monthly attendance at  our medical facilities including the number of visits per  employee per month. we also assess the pharmacy   cost per patient and the time taken to produce medical  examination results to gain a clear view of the severity of  any incidents that takes place and the level of service that  is provided.  community investment $4.3m $2.3m $1.2m 2005 2006 2007 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 29     business review coRPoR ate social ResPonsibility (…cont’d) International certification firm, Deutsche gesellschaft zur  Zertifizierung von Management systemen (‘DQs’) in  germany, undertakes regular audits of our environmental  performance and management systems. we are proud to  report that DQs has consistently found hochschild to be   in full compliance with international standards and has  confirmed our Iso: 14001 accreditation. As part of our environmental management programme,   we measure our consumption of natural resources  including water use and the quality of the incoming and  outgoing water supply. To ensure the highest standards,   we have trained community members to participate in  environmental monitoring together with local universities,  government mining authorities and laboratory personnel.  In addition, we monitor air quality in the surrounding  environment and our efforts in reducing the levels of  effluents and pollutants. we also closely monitor the   cost of mine closure and how we can mitigate the   impact of each closure on the surrounding community   and its environment. Iscahuaca, peru. The Alternance Education system  involves high school children living and studying  together for 15 day periods followed by 15 days working  on projects specifically related to their own development  and is supported by the education authorities. we also  continue to support TECsup, the leading technical  institute in peru, which was founded by the   hochschild group. Sustainable economic activities – our programmes  include: rehabilitation of agricultural land; provision of  greenhouses for community production; education on  irrigation techniques; alpaca breeding and marketing;  guinea pig farming on a commercial scale; trout farming  and marketing; and road building and community  employment on road maintenance. • our environment we endeavour to minimise the impact of our business   on the environment. At our four mines in peru, we not   only comply with local regulations but also exceed   the requirements laid down by the world Bank in its  ‘Environmental, health and safety guidelines for   the Mining Industry’. we apply the same standards   to our operations in Mexico and Argentina and are   working to ensure that they are fully compliant.   we retain our Environmental Management system   Iso: 14001 accreditation at our three original operations   and our focus in 2008 is to ensure that our three new  mines achieve this certification.  30 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 business review RisK management overview As with all businesses, management of the group’s  operations and execution of the group’s growth strategies  are subject to a number of risks, the occurrence of any one  of which may adversely affect the execution of growth  strategies and hence the performance of the group. A number of steps were taken during 2007 in the area   of risk management. In particular, the group has: • recruited a head of Risk Management and head of  Internal Audit; established processes to identify, evaluate and prioritise  the risks faced by the business; and established a plan, currently being executed, to conduct  an evaluation of the controls currently in place and to  implement action plans to ensure that key business risks  are adequately mitigated. • • Risks are constantly reviewed by the CEo, Coo, Cfo and  the relevant country head with a risk matrix presented   to the Audit Committee at least once a year. It is the  responsibility of the group’s Internal Audit department   to formulate the relevant action plans and to oversee  implementation of the relevant internal controls. The key business risks affecting the group are set out below.  The steps the group has taken to mitigate these risks, when  they are within its control, are also described.  Financial risks The group is exposed to various financial risks that can affect  its ability to carry on business. The principal risk relates to  movements in the prices of silver and gold which have a  direct impact on our revenues, as we currently do not have  o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s forward sale contracts in place. In addition, fluctuations in  the exchange rates of the peruvian sol, Argentinian peso,  Mexican peso and the pound sterling against the us dollar  can have an impact on the group’s results.  for more detail on these and other financial risks please  refer to note 38 of the group financial statements section  of this document on page 105. operational risks Delivery of projects we have a number of projects the timely completion of  which is taken into consideration for the estimation of  future production and thus revenue. our current and future  projects may be significantly delayed due to unforeseen  circumstances, for example failure to receive regulatory  approvals or renewal of approvals on time, delivery delays  from suppliers, resource constraints or other unforeseen  circumstances. As a result, these projects may not be  completed on time, or at all, and may incur significant   cost overruns.  In 2007 the Company created the project Management  Department, a group solely focused on overseeing the  timely delivery of projects and the execution of projects  according to plan. with the development of the project  Management Department, we believe this area of the  business has adequate expertise, both in-house and  supplied by third party specialists, and resources to   ensure projects are delivered on time and in line with   the original scope. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 31     business review RisK management (…cont’d) Business interruption Assets used in our operations may break down in   the normal course of operations due to a number of events  such as fire, explosion, environmental hazards,   loss of electric power or other occurrences. our insurance policies may not cover against all forms   of risks due to certain exclusions and limitations.  furthermore, it may not be commercially feasible to   cover all the risks.  we currently have combined property damage and business  interruption insurance policies for all our operations, and  regularly review the adequacy of our insurance coverage by  engaging consultants and specialists in order to determine  the optimal level of insurance coverage appropriate for our  industry and operations in Latin America. Reserve and resource replacement The reserves stated in this Annual Report are estimates and  represent the quantity of gold and silver that we believe  could be mined, processed, recovered and sold at prices  sufficient to cover our costs. our future profitability and  operating margins depend upon our ability to replenish our  reserves that have geological characteristics which enable  mining at competitive costs.  personnel The group’s business depends, to a significant degree,   upon the contributions of a number of the group’s key  senior management and personnel, in particular its highly   skilled team of engineers and geologists. There can be no  certainty that the services of key personnel will continue   to be available to the group. In some of the jurisdictions where the group’s operations  and development projects are located, particularly  Argentina, it may be difficult for the group to find or hire  qualified people in the mining industry who are situated in  those jurisdictions or to obtain all of the necessary services  or expertise locally or to conduct operations on its projects  at reasonable rates. The group considers as critical, the continued service of its  present staff and its ability to attract highly qualified  personnel. To this end, the group seeks to provide  competitive compensation arrangements and well-defined  career plans. political, legal and regulatory risks The group’s ongoing operations, exploration and  development activities and planned expansions are subject  to extensive laws and regulations governing various matters.  for many years the group has accomplished an excellent  track record of reserve and resource replacement.   During 2007 the group delivered a total of 31.6 million  silver equivalent ounces across its six operations whereas   it added a total of 60 million silver equivalent ounces to  reserves in the same period. The costs associated with compliance with these laws   and regulations are substantial and future changes to such  requirements (including the imposition of higher taxes and  mining royalties) could cause additional expense,  restrictions on, or suspensions of, the group’s operations  and delays in the development of its properties.  32 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v E R v I E w B u s I N E s s R E v I E w g o v E R N A N C E f I N A N C I A L s T A T E M E N T s The group performs a thorough risk assessment on a  region-by-region basis when considering investments in  new countries, and regularly reviews political environments  and assesses potential changes to the level of relevant  royalties and taxes. with local teams on the ground in each  of the countries in which the group operates, it believes it  is well positioned to anticipate and react accordingly to  policy changes which may impact the business. The group  further manages these risks through broadening its  geographic spread of assets ensuring that such risks are  diversified across a number of countries. corporate social responsibility related risks health and safety given the nature of the group’s business, its workers are  exposed to risks that threaten their health and safety.  failure to manage this risk may result in a work slowdown,  work stoppage or strike at any of the group’s operating  units or development projects and/or will damage the  reputation of the group and hence its ability to operate. As part of its risk management processes, the group is in  the process of implementing a safety management tool in  conjunction with specialist advisers in order to achieve its  objectives in this area. Environmental Mining activities are generally subject to environmental  hazards as a result of the processes and chemicals used   in the extraction and production methods. The group   may be liable for losses associated with such hazards,   or may be forced to undertake extensive remedial   clean-up action or to pay for governmental remedial   clean-up actions. Although the Directors believe the   The group is in substantial compliance with applicable  laws and regulations, they cannot guarantee that any such   law, regulation, enforcement or private claim will not   have a material adverse effect on the group’s business,  financial condition or results of operations. As part of the process to establish a robust approach   to environmental risk management, the group’s  environmental department has engaged the services   of external consultants to perform periodic audits   of the group’s operations, the findings of which are  reported to senior management and the corresponding  recommendations implemented according to agreed   action plans. social There is the potential for communities living in the  locations of the group’s various operations to oppose the  activities of its existing mines or development projects   and prospects. whilst the group believes it maintains   good relations with local communities, it cannot rule   out the possibility of local opposition arising in the   future in respect of its existing operations or in relation   to obtaining concessions for current or future projects. In order to maintain peaceful relations with host  communities, the group’s Community Relations  Department maintains permanent dialogue and  cooperation with the surrounding communities.   further, one of the group’s main aims is to develop  sustainability programmes for the local communities   to achieve self-dependence. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 33     alberto Beeck (52) Executive Director, Strategy & Corporate Development  Alberto Beeck commenced working with the Hochschild Mining  Group in 1998. Prior to this, he served as Managing Director and  Head of Latin American Investment Banking for Barings, Inc. in New  York and Baring Brothers, in London. From 1988 to 1992, Alberto  served in the London Corporate Finance Group of Dillon, Read Ltd,  as Vice President with responsibility for Spain and Portugal. He also  served as Vice President of Lehman Brothers, New York, from 1982   to 1988 in the International Corporate Finance and Government  Advisory Group. He received a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from  Purdue University in 1978, and an MBA in Finance and International  Business from Columbia University in 1982. governance BOARD OF DIRECTORS executive directors eduardo Hochschild (44) Executive Chairman Eduardo Hochschild joined the Hochschild Mining Group in 1987   as Safety Assistant at the Arcata unit, becoming Head of the  Hochschild Mining Group in 1998 and Chairman in 2006. He  graduated from Tufts University in Boston with a BSc in Physics   and Mechanical Engineering. He holds numerous directorships   with Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A., COMEX Peru, the Banco de  Crédito del Perú, the Sociedad Nacional de Minería y Petróleo, the  Asian Pacific Economic Council Business Advisory Committee, the  Conferencia Episcopal Peruana, Pacífico Peruano Suiza, TECSUP, the  Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería and the Universidad de Ciencias  Aplicadas. roberto dañino (57) Deputy Chairman and Executive Director Roberto Dañino joined the Hochschild Mining Group in 1995, where  he remained until 2001 when he left to serve in the Peruvian  Government as Prime Minister and later as Peru’s Ambassador to  the United States. From 2003 to 2006 he was Senior Vice President  and General Counsel of the World Bank Group and Secretary  General of ICSID. Previously, he was a partner of Wilmer, Cutler &  Pickering in Washington DC. He was also founding General Counsel  of the Inter-American Investment Corporation. He holds Law  degrees from Harvard Law School and the Pontificia Universidad  Católica del Perú. 34 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S independent non-executive directors sir Malcolm Field (70) Senior Non-Executive Director Sir Malcolm Field is currently the Senior Non-Executive Director of  Aricom plc and a Non-Executive Director of both Odgers Ray &  Berndtson and Linden Homes. From 2002 to 2006, Sir Malcolm  served as Chairman of Tube Lines Limited, one of the London  Underground consortia, and from 2001 to 2006, was an external  policy adviser to the Department of Transport in the United  Kingdom. From 1982 to 1993, he was Group Managing Director of  WH Smith plc and from 1993 to 1996 he served as Chief Executive.  From 1996 to 2001, Sir Malcolm was Chairman of the Civil Aviation  Authority and he has also held appointments as a Non-Executive  Director in a number of companies, including Scottish and  Newcastle plc, MEPC, The Stationery Office and Evolution  Beeson Gregory. Jorge Born Jr. (45) Non-Executive Director Jorge Born Jr. joined Bomagra S.A. in 1997 as Chief Executive Officer,  and since 2001 has been President and Chief Executive Officer of   the same organisation. Jorge is also a Director of Caldenes S.A., a  subsidiary of Bomagra S.A. Prior to joining Bomagra S.A. in 1997, he  served as Head of Bunge Limited’s European operations from 1992  to 1997 and as Head of Bunge Limited’s UK operations from 1989 to  1992. He has been a Director and Deputy Chairman of Bunge  Limited since 2001 and director of Mutual Investment Limited since  1997 and its Deputy Chairman since 2001. Jorge has also been a  Director of Dufry South America S.A. of Rio de Janeiro since 2006.  He is currently also President of the Bunge and Born Charitable  Foundation. Jorge received a BSc in Economics from the   Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1983. nigel Moore (63) Non-Executive Director Nigel Moore is a Chartered Accountant. Since 2003, he has been  Chairman of TEG Environmental plc. He is currently a Non-Executive  Director of The Vitec Group plc, JKX Oil & Gas plc, Ascent Resources  plc and Production Services Network Ltd. From 1973 to 2003, Nigel  was a Partner at Ernst & Young and was the Managing Partner of  Ernst & Young’s London office from 1985 to 1987, a Senior Partner  attached to the Chairman’s Office (Europe) from 1987 to 1989 and  the Regional Managing Partner for Eastern Europe and Russia from  1989 to 1996. From 1996 to 2003, he was a Client Service Partner for  the oil and gas sector. dionisio romero (71) Non-Executive Director  Dionisio Romero is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the  financial services holding company, Credicorp Ltd. He is Chairman   of Banco de Crédito del Peru, Banco de Crédito de Bolivia, Atlantic  Security Bank and Pacífico Peruano Suiza, Cia. de Seguros y  Reaseguros. In addition, Dionisio is a Director of Banco de Credito e  Inversiones de Chile. He graduated with a BA degree in Economics  from Pomona College, California in 1957, and earned an MBA from  Stanford University in 1959. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 35       governance SENIOR MANAGEMENT Board Executive  Committee* SVP Corporate  Development** Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial  Officer Chief Operating  Officer VP Exploration &  Geology VP Human   Resources General Counsel *  Members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Hochschild, Dañino, Beeck, Benavides, Aramburú, Rosado and Bustamante. José Augusto Palma serves   as Senior Adviser to the Executive Committee. ** The Senior Vice President Corporate Development is supported by Isac Burstein – Corporate Manager, Business Development. Miguel aramburú (44) Chief Executive Officer Miguel Aramburú joined Hochschild in 1995 when he was  appointed General Manager of Compañia Minera Pativilca. He was  appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2002 and subsequently served  as General Manager of the Mining Division and, most recently, as  Chief Operating Officer. Miguel assumed his current role of Chief  Executive Officer in January 2008. He graduated from the Pontificia  Universidad Católica del Peru in 1987 in Industrial Engineering and  holds an MBA from Stanford University. Jorge Benavides (54) Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Jorge Benavides has thirty years’ experience in the mining industry.  He joined Hochschild in 2001 and was Head of Exploration and  Geology between 2005 and January 2008 when he assumed his  current role of Senior Vice President, Corporate Development.  Previously, he spent eight years working for the Phelps Dodge  Mining Company in South America and Mexico, including as  Exploration Manager for the Andean Region. Jorge holds an MSc in  Ore Deposits and Exploration from Stanford University and a BSc in  Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. isac Burstein (42) Corporate Manager, Business Development Isac Burstein joined the Group as a geologist in 1995. Prior to his  current position, Isac served as Manager for Project Evaluation,  Exploration Manager for Mexico, and Exploration Geologist. He  holds a BSc in Geological Engineering from the Universidad  Nacional de Ingenieria, an MSc in Geology from the University of  Missouri and an MBA from Krannert School of Management,  Purdue University. ignacio Bustamante (36) Chief Operating Officer Ignacio Bustamante joined Hochschild in 1992 and, prior to his  appointment as Chief Operating Officer in January 2008, served   as General Manager of the Peruvian operations. Between 1998 and  2003 he worked as Chief Financial Officer of Cementos Pacasmayo.  Subsequently, he worked for Zemex Corporation, a subsidiary of  Cementos Pacasmayo, based in Atlanta, Georgia, serving first as  Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Business Development  and later as its President. Ignacio holds a BSc in Business and a BSc  in Accounting from Universidad del Pacífico in Peru and an MBA  from Stanford University. Javier durand (41) General Counsel Javier Durand has 14 years of legal experience in the mining  industry. He joined Hochschild in 1994 and has been the General  Counsel of the Group since 1998. Javier received a Law Degree from  the Universidad de Lima, has participated in the Management  Program for Lawyers at Yale School of Management and has an  MBA from the Universidad del Pacífico in Peru. raymond Jannas (55) Vice President Exploration & Geology Raymond Jannas joined Hochschild in 2007 after working for eight  years at Gold Fields Limited where he served as Worldwide Project  Generation Manager between 2006 and 2007 and as South  America Exploration Manager. Raymond has over 30 years of  experience as a geologist throughout the Americas. He holds a BSc  in Geology from the Universidad de Chile and an MSc and PhD in  Geology from Harvard University. José augusto palma (40) Senior Adviser, Executive Committee José Augusto Palma joined Hochschild in July 2006 after a 13 year  legal career in the United States, where he was a partner at the law  firm of Swidler Berlin and later worked for the World Bank. He also  served two years in the Government of Peru. José has Law degrees  from Georgetown University and the Universidad Iberoamericana  in Mexico and is admitted to practice as a lawyer in Mexico, New  York and the District of Columbia. ignacio rosado (38) Chief Financial Officer Ignacio Rosado has been the Chief Financial Officer of the Group  since 2005. Previously, he was Senior Engagement Manager for Latin  America for McKinsey & Company from 2000 to 2005. Ignacio began  his career in banking having worked for Banco Wiese Sudameris in  Peru (1992-1994) and in Banco de Crédito del Peru. He holds an MBA  from the University of Michigan Business School and a BSc in  Economics from the Universidad del Pacífico in Peru. eduardo villar (35) Vice President Human Resources Eduardo Villar has been with the Group since 1996. Prior to his  current position, he served as Human Resources Manager, Deputy  HR Manager and Legal Counsel. Eduardo holds a Law Degree from  the Universidad de Lima and an MBA from the Universidad Peruana  de Ciencias Aplicadas. 36 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 DIRECTORS’ REPORT The Directors have pleasure in presenting the report of Hochschild Mining plc and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2007. principal activities and business review Hochschild is a leading precious metals company with a primary focus on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. Currently, the Group has five underground mines in production which are supported by fully developed infrastructure, four of which are  located in southern Peru and the fifth in Argentina. The Group also has one active open pit mine in Mexico. In addition, the Group has one  early stage development project in Mexico, a strategic investment in a Canadian gold company and 16 long-term prospects at various  stages of development. A number of these projects and prospects are structured as joint ventures or option arrangements with local or  overseas mining partners, whilst others are owned and operated exclusively by the Group. A detailed review of the Group’s activities and an indication of its future plans are set out in the At a glance section on pages 2 and 3, the  Chairman’s Statement on pages 4 to 7, the Q&A with the CEO on pages 8 and 9, the Strategy & KPIs section on pages 10 and 11 and the  Operational and Financial Reviews on pages 14 to 27 of this Annual Report. A description of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group is included on pages 31 to 33 which, taken together with the sections  of the Annual Report referred to above, fulfil the requirements of the Business Review and which are incorporated into this report by  reference. results and dividends The Group’s Adjusted EBITDA (calculated as profit before exceptional items, net finance income/cost, foreign exchange loss/gain and  income tax plus depreciation and exploration costs other than personnel and other exploration costs from continuing operations)  amounted to US$147.6 million. Turnover and attributable profit to equity shareholders after tax increased by 44% and 104% respectively. An interim dividend of US$0.02 per share was paid to shareholders of the Company on 19 October 2007. The Directors recommend the  payment of a final dividend of US$0.072 per share (2006: US$0.0074 per share). Subject to shareholders approving this recommendation at  the forthcoming annual general meeting (‘AGM’), the dividend will be paid in UK pounds sterling on 13 May 2008 to shareholders on the  register at the close of business on 18 April 2008. Shareholders may elect to receive dividends in US dollars. The US dollar dividend will be  converted into UK pounds sterling at the exchange rate prevailing at the time of payment. directors The names and biographical details of the Directors serving during the year ended 31 December 2007 and as at the date of this report are  given on pages 34 and 35. Roberto Dañino, Alberto Beeck and Sir Malcolm Field will be retiring by rotation at this year’s AGM who, being eligible, will offer themselves  for re-election. O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 37     governance DIRECTORS’ REPORT (…cont’d) directors’ interests Details of the beneficial interests of the Directors in the share capital of the Company are shown below: Name  Eduardo Hochschild1  Roberto Dañino2  Alberto Beeck3  Sir Malcolm Field  Jorge Born Jr.  Nigel Moore  Dionisio Romero    At 31 December  2007   181,350,426    1,725,000    25,112,074  14,285  0  14,285  0    At 1 January   2007  214,962,500   3,450,000 0 14,285 0 14,285 0 1    Eduardo Hochschild holds an indirect interest in the Company through an intermediate holding company which he controls and which owns the entire  issued share capital of Pelham Investment Corporation which, in turn, owns shares in the Company. 2   Roberto Dañino’s shareholding is held through Navajo Overseas Corporation. 3   Since the Listing and, as at 1 January 2007, Alberto Beeck had an indirect interest in the shares of the Company through an intermediate holding   company jointly owned with Eduardo Hochschild (‘IntermediateCo’). The shares of IntermediateCo were controlled 82.13% by Eduardo Hochschild   and 17.87% by Alberto Beeck, and IntermediateCo owned the entire issued share capital of Pelham Investment Corporation, the Company’s major  shareholder. On 3 October 2007 the ownership of IntermediateCo was re-organised which resulted in Eduardo Hochschild transferring 33,612,074   shares in the Company to Alberto Beeck in consideration for Alberto Beeck’s interest in IntermediateCo.  There are no non-beneficial interests. There have been no changes in any of the above interests in the period from 31 December 2007 to 1 April 2008. relationship agreement Prior to the IPO, Pelham Investment Corporation, Eduardo Hochschild, Alberto Beeck and the Company entered into a relationship  agreement to regulate the ongoing relationship between them (‘the Relationship Agreement’). The principal purpose of the Relationship  Agreement is to ensure that the Group is capable of carrying on its business for the benefit of the shareholders of the Company as a whole.  Further details are set out in the Corporate Governance Report on pages 43 to 48. corporate social responsibility (‘csr’) The Directors believe that the health and safety of the Group’s employees, respect for the environment and active engagement with   local communities are fundamental to the sustainability of the Group’s business. The Group has sought to reinforce this commitment   with appropriate resources and programmes over many years. The Board has established the CSR Committee with responsibility for formulating and recommending to the Board the Company’s policy   on all CSR issues, particularly on safety and occupational health, community relations, and the environment, as they affect the Company’s  operations. In particular, it has focused on compliance with national and international standards to ensure that effective systems of  standards, procedures and practices are in place at each of the Company’s operations. The CSR Committee is also responsible for reviewing  management’s investigation of incidents or accidents that occur in order to assess whether policy improvements are required. The ultimate  responsibility for establishing such policies remains with the Board. Further details on the Group’s activities in this area are given in the Corporate Social Responsibility Report on pages 28 to 30. rehabilitation of land The Company has a policy of closing mine facilities as the lives of the mines progress in order to reduce liabilities at the end of the mine life.  Total current estimates of end-of-life closure costs for the Group’s operations are about US$38.3 million, which includes amounts estimated  for ongoing maintenance of sites. The Group held a provision of US$32.2 million at 31 December 2007 (2006: US$32.4 million) which was  calculated following a review of the mine’s estimated closure costs undertaken during the year by external consultants.  38 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                       O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S employees Except in respect of Argentina, where employees of Minera Santa Cruz, S.A. are voluntarily affiliated to the Asociación Obrera Mineran  Argentina (the Argentine Mineworkers Union), the Group’s workforce is not represented by a works council and no unions have yet been  formed, either in respect of the employees or the contracted personnel. The Group maintains good relations with its workforce and, for  almost 20 years, has not experienced any interruptions in production at any of its operating sites as a result of workplace disputes. supplier payment policy It is the Company’s policy that payments to suppliers are made in accordance with those terms and conditions agreed between the  Company and its suppliers, provided that all trading terms and conditions have been complied with by suppliers. At 31 December 2007, the Company had an average of 27 days’ purchases owed to trade creditors. political and charitable donations The Company does not make any political donations. During the year, the Group expended US$4.3 million (2006: US$2.3 million) on social  and community welfare activities surrounding its mining units. Market value of land and buildings For the purpose of the IPO in November 2006, the Company commissioned Consultores & Asesores 2020 S.A.C. to carry out an independent  appraisal of certain items of property, plant and equipment as at 1 January 2003 to determine their fair value as at that date. The fair value  of property, plant and equipment was determined primarily with reference to depreciated replacement cost. Management believes that  the fair value reflected the economic condition of Hochschild Mining’s property, plant and equipment at that time. This fair value has   been used to determine cost as at 1 January 2005, the date of Group transition to IFRS (depreciated further to the date of transition). The  revaluation process carries a significant element of judgement; however, management believes that the use of an appropriately qualified  independent appraiser has resulted in a fair value of property, plant and equipment that was suitable for inclusion in the Company’s  financial statements on transition to IFRS.  events since the balance sheet date Details of events occurring since 31 December 2007 are set out in note 39 to the Groups’ financial statements on page 108. share repurchase authority The Company obtained shareholder approval at the AGM held in July 2007 for the repurchase of up to 30,735,024 Ordinary Shares  (representing 10% of the Company’s issued share capital) (‘the 2007 Authority’). Whilst no purchases were made by the Company pursuant  to the 2007 Authority, it is intended that shareholder consent will be sought on similar terms at this year’s AGM, when the 2007 Authority  expires. substantial shareholdings As at 1 April 2008, the Company had been notified of the following interests in the Company’s ordinary share capital in accordance with  Chapter 5 of the Financial Services Authority’s Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules. Name of holder  Eduardo Hochschild  Alberto Beeck  Blackrock Investment Management (UK) Ltd    Number of  ordinary    Percentage  of issued  shares  share capital  181,350,426    25,112,074    22,633,411  59% 8.17% 7.36% HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 39                                                                                                         governance DIRECTORS’ REPORT (…cont’d) additional share capital information Where not previously provided in this Directors’ Report, the following provides additional information as at 31 December 2007 and which  is required to be given in this Directors’ Report by the Companies Act 1985 following implementation of the Takeovers Directive into English  law. References below to ‘the Articles’ are to the Company’s articles of association as at the date of this report, copies of which are available  from the Registrar of Companies or on request from the Company Secretary. (a) Structure of share capital The Company has a single class of share capital which is divided into Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each, which are in registered form. Details of the authorised and issued share capital of the Company are shown in note 27 to the Accounts. (b) Rights and obligations attaching to shares The rights attaching to the Ordinary Shares are described in full in the Articles. In summary, on a show of hands at a general meeting or class meeting, every member present in person has one vote for every Ordinary  Share held and on a poll, every member present in person or by proxy has one vote for every Ordinary Share held.  Under the Companies Act 1985 or, as appropriate, the Companies Act 2006 (together, ‘the Companies Acts’) members are entitled to  appoint a proxy to exercise all or any of their rights to attend and to speak and vote on their behalf at a general meeting or class meeting. The Articles currently only entitle proxies to vote on a poll, whereas the Companies Acts now entitle proxies to vote on a show of hands.   In addition, the Companies Acts permits a member that is a corporation to appoint more than one individual to act on its behalf at a  general meeting or class meetings as a corporate representative. It is therefore proposed to amend the Articles at the AGM on 9 May 2008  to reflect these changes in legislation.  (c) Transfer of shares The relevant provisions of the Articles state that: • • • registration of a transfer of an uncertificated share may be refused in the circumstances set out in the CREST Regulations and where, in  the case of a transfer to joint holders, the number of joint holders to whom the uncertificated share is to be transferred exceeds four; the Directors may, in their absolute discretion and without giving any reason, decline to register any transfer of any share which is not   a fully paid share. The Directors may also decline to recognise any instrument of transfer relating to a certificated share unless the  instrument of transfer: (i) is duly stamped (if required) and is accompanied by the relevant share certificate(s) and such other evidence   of the right to transfer as the Directors may reasonably require; and (ii) is in respect of only one class of share. The Directors may, in their  absolute discretion and without giving any reason refuse to register a transfer if it is in favour of more than four persons jointly; and the Directors may decline to register a transfer of any of the Company’s shares by a person with a 0.25% interest if such a person has  been served with a notice under the Companies Acts after failure to provide the Company with information concerning interests in   those shares required to be provided under the Companies Acts.  (d) Restrictions on voting No member shall be entitled to vote at any general meeting or class meeting in respect of any shares held by him if any call or other sum  then payable by him in respect of that share remains unpaid. Currently, all issued shares are fully paid. In addition, no member shall be  entitled to vote if he failed to provide the Company with information concerning interests in those shares required to be provided under  the Companies Acts. (e) Deadlines for voting rights Votes are exercisable at the general meeting of the Company in respect of which the business being voted upon is being heard. Votes   may be exercised in person, by proxy, or in relation to corporate members, by a corporate representative. Under the Companies Acts, the  deadline for delivering proxy forms cannot be earlier than 48 hours (excluding non-working days) before the meeting for which the   proxy is being appointed. The Articles currently provide a deadline for submission of proxy forms of not less than 48 hours before the meeting. Accordingly,  shareholder approval is being sought at the forthcoming AGM to amend the Articles so that they are consistent with the provisions   of the Companies Act 2006. 40 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007   O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S (f) Shareholder Agreements The Relationship Agreement entered into prior to the IPO between the Major Shareholder, Eduardo Hochschild, Alberto Beeck (collectively   ‘the Controlling Shareholders’) and the Company: • contains provisions restricting the Controlling Shareholders’ rights to exercise their voting rights to procure an amendment to the  Articles that would be inconsistent with the Relationship Agreement; and contains an undertaking by the Controlling Shareholders that they will, and they procure that their Associates will, abstain from voting  on any resolution to approve a transaction with a related party (as defined in the FSA Listing Rules) involving the Controlling Shareholders  or their Associates. • (g) Appointment and replacement of Directors Directors may be appointed by the Company by ordinary resolution or by the Board. A Director appointed by the Board holds office only  until the next following AGM and is then eligible for election by the shareholders but is not taken into account in determining the Directors  or the number of Directors who are to retire by rotation at that meeting. The Directors may from time to time appoint one or more of their body to be the holder of any executive office for such period (subject   to the Companies Acts) and on such terms as they may determine and may revoke or terminate any such appointment. Each Director is  required to retire at the AGM held in the third calendar year following the year in which he was elected or last re-elected by the Company.  Each Director (other than the Chairman and any Director holding executive office) shall retire at each AGM following the ninth anniversary  of the date on which he was elected by the Company. The Company may, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the  Companies Acts by ordinary resolution of which special notice has been given remove any Director before the expiration of his term of  office. The office of Director shall be vacated if: (i) he is prohibited by law from acting as a Director; (ii) he resigns or offers to resign and the  Directors resolve to accept such offer; (iii) he becomes bankrupt or compounds with his creditors generally; (iv) a relevant order has been  made by any court on the ground of mental disorder; (v) he is absent without permission of the Directors from meetings of the Board for  six months and the Directors resolve that his office be vacated; (vi) his resignation is requested in writing by not less than three-quarters of  the Directors for the time being; or (vii) in the case of a director other than the Chairman and any Director holding an executive office, if the  Directors shall resolve to require him to resign and within 30 days of being given notice of such notice he so fails to do.  In addition, under the terms of the Relationship Agreement: • for as long as the Major Shareholder has an interest of 30% or more in the Company, it is entitled to appoint up to two Non-Executive  Directors and to remove such Directors so appointed; and for as long as the Major Shareholder has an interest of 15% or more of the Company, it is entitled to appoint up to one Non-Executive  Director and to remove such Director so appointed. • (h) Amendment of Articles of Association Any amendments to the Articles may be made in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Acts by way of special resolution.  (i) Powers of the Directors Subject to the Company’s Memorandum of Association, the Articles, the Companies Acts and any directions given by special resolution,   the business and affairs of the Company shall be managed by the Directors who may exercise all such powers of the Company. Subject to applicable statutes and other shareholders’ rights, shares may be issued with such rights or restrictions as the Company   may by ordinary resolution decide, or in the absence of any such resolution, as the Directors may decide. Subject to applicable statutes   and any ordinary resolution of the Company, all unissued shares of the Company are at the disposal of the Directors. At each AGM the  Company puts in place annual shareholder authority seeking shareholder consent to allot unissued shares, in certain circumstances for  cash, in accordance with the guidelines of the Investor Protection Committee. (j) Repurchase of shares Subject to authorisation by shareholder resolution, the Company may purchase its own shares in accordance with the Companies Acts. Any  shares which have been bought back may be held as treasury shares or, if not so held, must be cancelled immediately upon completion of  the purchase, thereby reducing the amount of the Company’s issued share capital. The Company currently has authority to buy back up to  30,735,024 ordinary shares during the period up to the AGM to be held in 2008. The minimum price which must be paid for such shares is  specified in the relevant shareholder resolution. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 41     governance DIRECTORS’ REPORT (…cont’d) (k) Dividends and distributions Subject to the provisions of the Companies Acts, the Company may by ordinary resolution from time to time declare dividends not  exceeding the amount recommended by the Directors. The Directors may pay interim dividends whenever the financial position of the  Company, in the opinion of the Directors, justifies its payment. If the Directors act in good faith, they are not liable to holders of shares   with preferred or pari passu rights for losses arising from the payment of interim dividends on other shares.  (l) Significant agreements A change of control of the Company following a takeover bid may cause a number of agreements to which the Company, or any of its  trading subsidiaries, is party, such as commercial trading contracts, joint venture agreements, banking arrangements to take effect, alter   or terminate. In the context of the potential impact on the Group, none of these agreements is considered to be significant.  policy on financial risk management The Company’s objectives and policies on financial risk management can be found in note 38 to the Group financial statements.  Information on the Company’s exposures to foreign currency, commodity price, credit, equity, liquidity, interest rate and capital risks can be  found in this note. directors’ and officers’ liability insurance Since Directors are increasingly being added as defendants in legal actions against companies, the Board believes that the risk of Directors  being placed at significant personal financial risk is increasing. The Board also believes that the provision of appropriate indemnities and   the funding of Directors’ defence costs as permitted by legislation are reasonable protections for the Directors and are important to ensure  that the Company continues to be able to attract and retain the highest calibre individuals as Directors. Accordingly, the Company has  purchased and maintains liability insurance for its Directors and officers as permitted by section 233 of the Companies Act 2006. However, a Director will not be indemnified for any liability incurred by him to the Company or Group companies; any criminal or regulatory  fines; the costs of defending any criminal proceedings in which he is convicted; or the costs of defending any civil proceedings brought by  the Company in which judgement is given against him. statement on disclosure of information to auditors Having made enquiries of fellow Directors and of the Company’s auditors, each Director confirms that to the best of his knowledge and  belief, there is no information relevant to the preparation of their report of which the Company’s auditors are unaware. Furthermore, each  Director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a Director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information  and to establish that the Company’s auditors are aware of that information. going concern The Directors confirm that they are satisfied that the Company has sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.  Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. auditors A resolution to reappoint Ernst & Young LLP as auditors will be put to the members at the forthcoming AGM. agM The second AGM of the Company will be held at 10 am on Friday, 9 May 2008 at One Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ. The notice convening  the meeting is included within the accompanying Chairman’s letter with details of the business to be considered. Biographical details of the Directors standing for re-election at the AGM are set out within the accompanying circular to shareholders  incorporating the notice of meeting. On behalf of the Board roberto dañino Executive Director and Deputy Chairman 1 April 2008 42 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007     CORPOR ATE GOvERNANCE REPORT introduction The Hochschild Mining plc Board believes that its participation in an established investment market carries significant responsibility to  manage the Company transparently and in a manner appropriate to a successful business. Accordingly, the Board fully supports good  corporate governance and is determined to comply, wherever possible, in the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders, with the  Combined Code on Corporate Governance (‘the Code’).  The Company took several steps in the early part of 2007 to achieve compliance with the Code, as reported in the 2006 Annual Report.   The Company is pleased to report that, during the year under review, further compliance with the Code was achieved principally through  the completion of an evaluation of the performance of the Directors, the Board as a whole, and each of its committees.  statement of compliance The Directors consider that the Company has complied with the provisions set out in Section 1 of the Code throughout the year with the  sole exception that the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive were not separated.  In line with the position taken last year, the Board continues to believe that, consistent with Main Principle A.2 of the Code, the governance  structure of the Company during the year under review did not allow any one person to have unfettered powers of decision, as discussed  below. The basis for this opinion centres on the fact that there are checks and balances created by the role of the Executive Committee, the  corporate governance responsibilities of the Deputy Chairman and the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, and the undertakings  given within the Relationship Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, the Company announced the appointment, on 7 January 2008, of Miguel Aramburú as Chief Executive Officer. The Board The Board is responsible for approving the Company’s strategy and monitoring its implementation, for managing the operations of   the Company and for providing leadership and support to the executive management team in achieving sustainable added value for  shareholders. It is also responsible for enabling the efficient operation of the various businesses by providing adequate financial and   human resources and an appropriate system of financial control to ensure these resources are fully monitored and utilised. The Board consists of three Executive Directors: Eduardo Hochschild (Chairman), Roberto Dañino (Deputy Chairman) and Alberto Beeck,   and four Non-Executive Directors: Sir Malcolm Field (Senior Independent Non-Executive Director), Jorge Born Jr., Nigel Moore and  Dionisio Romero. Eduardo Hochschild, who controls the Major Shareholder of the Company, Pelham Investment Corporation (‘Major Shareholder’), has  considerable knowledge and experience in the Latin American gold and silver mining industry. Accordingly, the other Directors believe   that Eduardo Hochschild’s membership of the Board and participation in the management of the Company is vital to the continued success  and growth of the Company. Prior to the Company’s IPO, the Major Shareholder, its Controlling Shareholders at that time: Eduardo  Hochschild and Alberto Beeck, and the Company entered into an agreement regulating their ongoing relationship. Further details  concerning this agreement are set out on page 45. There is an agreed schedule of matters reserved for the Board which was originally agreed at the time of the IPO and subsequently revised  by the Board on 11 January 2007. Such matters include the approval of annual and interim results, the Group’s strategy, the annual budget  and major items of capital expenditure. The day-to-day operations of the Company were managed by the Executive Chairman and an Executive Committee, the membership of  which comprises the Executive Directors, Miguel Aramburú, Jorge Benavides, Ignacio Rosado and Ignacio Bustamante.  During the year there were six scheduled meetings of the Board which were attended by all Directors. Two further meetings were  convened to deal with operational matters, the first of which was attended by all Directors other than Sir Malcolm Field and the second  was attended by Roberto Dañino and Alberto Beeck only. O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 43     governance CORPOR ATE GOvERNANCE REPORT (…cont’d) The principal matters considered by the Board during the year included: various policies and procedures to ensure good corporate governance; • the Group’s strategic plan and annual budget; • organisational structure; • corporate development opportunities; • Board evaluation; and • various corporate social responsibility related issues including the audits of the Group’s Community Relations programme and of the  • Environmental and Health and Safety policies, procedures and practices in the Group’s operations. Directors receive a full pack of papers for consideration in advance of each Board meeting including regular reports on the Company’s  operations, to ensure that they remain briefed on the latest developments and are able to make fully informed decisions. Board and committees’ evaluation During the year, the Board conducted an evaluation of its performance and effectiveness, the performance of its committees and of the  Directors. The evaluation was conducted through the use of questionnaires completed by Directors and members of the Executive  Committee and the findings were considered by the Chairman and the Senior Independent Director. A number of recommendations arising  from the process were considered and approved by the Board and action plans to ensure their implementation have been agreed. These  recommendations principally relate to the establishment of a succession plan in respect of Board and senior management positions, a  recruitment plan in respect of key positions of responsibility below these levels and a training programme for the Non-Executive Directors  focusing on sector-specific areas. The Senior Independent Director led a meeting of the Non-Executive Directors to consider the performance of the Chairman.  In conjunction with the Board-led evaluaton process, each of the Audit, Remuneration and CSR Committees met to consider the specific  findings in relation to its own method of operation and processes. This was not considered necessary in relation to the Nominations  Committee which has met only once since it was formed. senior independent director The Board has appointed Sir Malcolm Field as the Senior Independent Director who is available to major shareholders if their concerns   have not been resolved by the Chairman or the other Executive Directors.  Board balance and independence The Board believes that its current membership of three Executive Directors and four independent and experienced Non-Executive  Directors is a well balanced composition capable of managing the Company in an effective and successful manner. Whilst the Chairman is  not considered to be independent, the Board considers that decisions can be made without any one Director exercising undue influence.  The other Directors are firmly of the opinion that Eduardo Hochschild’s long-term relationship with the Company, and his importance to it,  make his presence on the Board of vital importance and is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders generally. The Board also considers that Eduardo Hochschild’s continued involvement as Executive Chairman and, until 8 January 2008, effectively   as Chief Executive Officer, was critically important to the Company whilst acknowledging that the presence of this dual role did not   comply with the Code. However, in respect of the year under review, the Board believes that the collective responsibility assumed by the  Executive Directors and the Executive Committee for the running of the Company, and its current membership of three Executive Directors  and four independent and experienced Non-Executive Directors, create a well balanced structure capable of managing the Company  effectively. Moreover, the undertakings given in the Relationship Agreement by the Major Shareholder, Eduardo Hochschild and Alberto  Beeck, ensure that the Company is managed in accordance with the Code. Accordingly, the Board believes that during the year under  review, the Company was structured so as to ensure that no individual had unfettered powers of decision making. The Board considers that all of the Non-Executive Directors are independent of the Company as defined by the Code. In reaching its  conclusion, the Board paid particular regard to the factors set out below:  • Dionisio Romero is Chairman of Banco de Credito del Perú, a provider of finance to the Company and a director of TECSUP, a non-profit  organisation affiliated to the Company.   The Board does not consider Dionisio’s involvement with either of these two organisations to be sufficiently material to interfere with  the exercise of independent judgement when dealing with the Company’s affairs. Consequently, he is regarded as being independent for  the purposes of the Code. 44 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007     O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S • Prior to the IPO, Jorge Born Jr. received payments of approximately US$72,000 from the Company for his participation on the Company’s  Advisory Board, which has since been dissolved.  The amount paid is not considered to be material and consequently, the Board regards Jorge as being independent for the purposes  of the Code. The Board is of the opinion that all four independent Directors enhance the Board’s capacity to oversee and grow the Company’s  operations. This notwithstanding, the membership of each main Board Committee shall be reviewed annually by the Board as a matter of  good practice. In addition to their legal responsibilities as Directors, the Non-Executive Directors are expected to contribute to issues of strategy and  management performance through the application of their independent judgement and to scrutinise management’s performance against  objectives. To this end, the Non-Executive Directors have held informal discussions with the Chairman without the presence of the other  Executive Directors. Consistent with the Code, consideration of the remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors is a matter reserved for the Board. relationship agreement Prior to the Company’s IPO, the Major Shareholder, Eduardo Hochschild, Alberto Beeck (collectively the Controlling Shareholders) and the  Company entered into an agreement regulating their ongoing relationship. The principal purpose of the Relationship Agreement is to  ensure that the Company and its subsidiaries are capable of carrying on their business independently of the Controlling Shareholders and  any of their respective associates, and that transactions and relationships with the Controlling Shareholders and any of their respective  associates are at arm’s length and on normal commercial terms.  The Company and the Major Shareholder agree in the Relationship Agreement that they will comply with the applicable obligations under  the Listing Rules and to exercise their powers so far as they are able to ensure the Company is managed in accordance with the Code. Under  the agreement, the Major Shareholder has the right to appoint up to two Non-Executive Directors to the Board for so long as the Major  Shareholder holds an interest of 30% or more in the Company and the right to appoint one Non-Executive Director for so long as it has an  interest of 15% or more in the Company, and in each case to remove any such Director(s) previously appointed. The Relationship Agreement  will continue for so long as the Company’s shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange or until such times as Eduardo Hochschild and  Alberto Beeck cease to own or control in aggregate a minimum of 15% or more of the issued share capital or voting rights of the Company. Board development The Directors have received regular briefings on their responsibilities as directors of a UK listed company, particularly in light of the  Companies Act 2006 and on other relevant UK legal developments. In addition, the Chairman has made arrangements to ensure that the  Directors have free access to the Company’s officers and advisers and to visit the Company’s operations. A formal induction programme is  also being developed for new Directors which includes meetings with the Company’s principal advisers and visits to the Group’s operations.  It is the responsibility of the Chairman to ensure that the Directors update their skills and are provided with the necessary resources to  continue to do so.  The Company has procedures by which members of the Board may take independent professional advice at the Company’s expense in the  furtherance of their duties. re-election of directors Roberto Dañino, Alberto Beeck and Sir Malcolm Field will retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and, being eligible,  offer themselves for re-election. Biographical details of these Directors are given on pages 34 and 35. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 45     governance CORPOR ATE GOvERNANCE REPORT (…cont’d) The Board’s committees The Board has delegated authority to the following standing committees which report regularly to the Board: • • • • The Audit Committee. The Remuneration Committee. The Nominations Committee. The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. The terms of reference for all the Board committees are available for inspection on the Company’s website at www.hochschildmining.com. audit committee The role of the Audit Committee is to monitor the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, to monitor the effectiveness of the  Company’s internal controls and risk management systems, to oversee the relationship with the Company’s external auditors and review  the effectiveness of the external audit process. The ultimate responsibility for the appointment, re-appointment and removal of the  external auditors and for reviewing and approving the interim and annual financial statements remains with the Board. The Audit Committee is chaired by Nigel Moore who has extensive and substantial financial experience gained whilst holding a number   of senior appointments with Ernst & Young. Further details are given in the biography on page 35. The other members of   the Audit Committee are Sir Malcolm Field and Jorge Born Jr., both of whom are considered to be independent Directors. The lead partner of the external auditors and Executive Directors attend each Audit Committee meeting by invitation. During the year,   the Audit Committee met once with the external auditors without the presence of executive management. In addition, the Chairman of  the Audit Committee has met privately with the Head of Internal Audit who is also invited to attend meetings of the committee. During the year under review, there were five meetings of the Audit Committee each of which was attended by all members. The following  matters featured among those considered by the Committee during the year: • • • • • Financial reporting – The Audit Committee reviewed the 2006 Annual Report and Accounts and the 2007 Interim Report before  recommending them to the Board for their approval and publication. As part of its review of each, the Audit Committee reviewed  accounting policies, estimates and judgements that had been applied in preparing the relevant report and accounts and the  transparency and clarity of disclosures contained within them. Risk management – A review of major risks faced by the Company was conducted early in the year in order to identify the areas on which  risk management should be focused. The resulting risk matrix was reviewed by the Executive Committee and, following the appointment  of the Group’s Head of Risk Management, further processes for more detailed identification, evaluation and management of risks were  put in place. In addition, the Head of Risk Management undertook, and presented to the Audit Committee, a detailed assessment of each  of the six operations identifying the inherent risks for each one. The Head of Risk Management is in the process of assessing the existing  controls applicable to the identified inherent risks to test their effectiveness and to determine the level of residual risk.  Internal audit – The Audit Committee has overseen the Group’s adoption of a risk-based approach to internal audit. The 2008 Internal  Audit Strategic Plan was approved by the Audit Committee with responsibility for delivery being placed with the Head of Internal Audit  recruited during 2007 and who reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer on a day-to-day basis, with a line of accountability to the  Audit Committee via its Chairman. Internal control – The Audit Committee has continued to review the monthly management accounts process and the adequacy of the  Group’s information technology (‘IT’) systems. Treasury procedures and controls have also been reviewed with the resulting action plans  in the process of implementation. External audit – The Audit Committee considered the re-appointment of the Company’s external auditors before making a  recommendation to the Board that the same be put to shareholders. The Audit Committee oversees the relationship with the external  auditors. As part of this responsibility, the Audit Committee has reviewed the findings of the external auditors, reviewed management  representation letters, approved audit plans, reviewed and agreed audit fees and evaluated its performance. In addition, the Audit  Committee has adopted and reviewed policies to safeguard the independence and objectivity of the auditors. To this end, the Company  has adopted a policy on the provision of non-audit services which specifies those non-audit services that the external auditor may provide  (in the absence of any threat to its independence) and those services which the auditors are prohibited from rendering. 46 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S • Whistleblowing – The Audit Committee has considered the arrangements by which staff may raise in confidence concerns about  possible improprieties in matters of financial reporting or other matters and an enabling policy has been put in place. The Audit  Committee has overseen the implementation of the necessary arrangements in the UK, Peru, Argentina, Mexico and Chile which enable  proportionate and independent investigation of any improprieties with suitable follow-up action. remuneration committee The role of the Remuneration Committee is to determine and agree with the Board the broad policy for the remuneration of executives and  senior management as designated, as well as specific remuneration packages, including pension rights and any compensation payments.  The Combined Code recommends that all members of the Remuneration Committee should be independent Non-Executive Directors.  The Remuneration Committee comprises Jorge Born Jr. (Chairman), Sir Malcolm Field and Nigel Moore. The Committee held six meetings  during the year under review at which all members were in attendance with the exception that Nigel Moore was unable to attend one  meeting. Further details concerning the activities of the Remuneration Committee are set out in the Directors’ Remuneration Report on page 49. nominations committee The role of the Nominations Committee is to identify and nominate candidates for the approval of the Board to fill Board vacancies and  make recommendations to the Board on Board composition and balance. The Nominations Committee also prepares the Chairman’s job  description including any other significant commitments which he should be responsible for. The members of the Nominations Committee are Eduardo Hochschild (Chairman), Sir Malcolm Field and Dionisio Romero.  All members of the Nominations Committee were present at the one meeting held during 2007 which was convened to consider the  appointments of Miguel Aramburú and Ignacio Bustamante as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively and to  consider the relevant recommendations arising from the Board evaluation process. corporate social responsibility committee The role of the CSR Committee is to formulate and recommend to the Board the Company’s policy on all corporate social responsibility  issues as they affect the Company’s operations. In particular, it focuses on compliance with national and international standards to ensure  that effective systems of standards, procedures and practices are in place at each of the Company’s operations. The CSR Committee is also  responsible for reviewing management’s investigation of incidents or accidents that occur in order to assess whether policy improvements  are required.  The CSR Committee is chaired by Roberto Dañino and its other members are Sir Malcolm Field and Eduardo Hochschild. During the year,   the CSR Committee held four meetings which were each attended by all members. Further details concerning the CSR Committee and the Group’s activities in this area are set out in the CSR Report on pages 28 to 30. internal control Whilst the Board has overall responsibility for the Group’s system of internal control (including risk management) and for reviewing its  effectiveness, responsibility for the periodic review of the effectiveness of these controls has been delegated to the Audit Committee.   The system of internal control is designed to manage rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve business objectives and it must   be recognised that such a system can only provide reasonable and not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss. These  controls are managed by the use of formal procedures designed to highlight financial, operational, environmental and social risks and  provide appropriate information to the Board enabling it to protect effectively the Company’s assets and, in turn, maintain shareholder  value. The process used by the Audit Committee to assess the effectiveness of internal control includes:  • • • • • review of budgets and reporting against budgets; consideration of achievement of strategic plans and objectives; monitoring the risks faced by the Group’s operations through reports from the Head of Risk Management and the Head of Internal Audit; review of IT issues and preparation of an IT plan; and review of accounting and financial reporting together with the internal control environment existing at Group level. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 47     governance CORPOR ATE GOvERNANCE REPORT (…cont’d) Based on its review of the process, the Audit Committee is reasonably satisfied that the internal controls are in place at the operational  level within the Group. In accordance with the Revised Turnbull Guidance, the Board confirms that there is an ongoing process for  identifying, evaluating and managing the significant risks faced by the Company, and that it has been in place for the year under review and up to the date of approval of this Annual Report. The Board, via the Audit Committee, continues to monitor the internal   control environment of the Group alongside the development of risk management processes. Overall, the Board acknowledges that the steps taken to initiate a risk management framework are appropriate to the Group’s  circumstances.  going concern A statement on the Directors’ position regarding the Company as a going concern is contained in the Directors’ Report on pages 37 to 42.  company secretary The Company Secretary is appointed and removed by the Board and is responsible for advising the Board on governance matters and, the  provision of administrative and other services to the Board. All the Directors have access to the Company Secretary. investor relations The Company is fully committed to achieving an excellent relationship with investors and contact with investors is the responsibility   of the Executive Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Head of Investor Relations. The Company announces its production results on a quarterly basis and analysts are invited to briefings following release of the annual and  interim results as well as to join discussions on the quarterly production results. The Executive Directors, Chief Executive Officer and the  Chief Financial Officer are available to discuss the concerns of major shareholders at any time during the year. The Chairman, Deputy  Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer, in particular, will be responsible for discussing strategy with the Company’s shareholders and will  communicate the views of shareholders to the other members of the Board. The main means of communication with shareholders are the Annual and Interim Reports. The Company also uses the AGM as an  opportunity to communicate with its shareholders.  Notice of the 2007 AGM was circulated to all shareholders at least 20 working days prior to the meeting and the Chairmen of the Audit,  CSR, Remuneration and Nominations Committees were available at the meeting to answer questions. Each substantive resolution was  proposed separately and all proxy votes lodged were notified to shareholders at the meeting and published   on the Company’s website immediately after the meeting. Further information on matters of particular interest to investors is available on page 136 and on the Company’s website at   www.hochschildmining.com. 48 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 DIRECTORS’ REMUNER ATION REPORT introduction This Directors’ Remuneration Report sets out information on the remuneration of the Directors of Hochschild Mining plc for the   year ended 31 December 2007. This report has been prepared in accordance with Schedule 7A of the Companies Act 1985 and the  requirements of the Financial Services Authority’s Listing Rules.  As required by legislation, the information in Part II of this report has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP as it contains the information  upon which the auditors are required to report to the Company’s shareholders. part i (information not subject to audit) Remuneration Committee The Remuneration Committee is chaired by Jorge Born Jr. and its other members are Sir Malcolm Field and Nigel Moore. All the members   of the Remuneration Committee are independent Non-Executive Directors. The duties of the Remuneration Committee are to determine and agree with the Board the broad policy for the remuneration of the  Executive Directors, the other members of the Executive Committee and the Company Secretary, as well as their specific remuneration  packages including pension rights and, where applicable, any compensation payments. In determining such policy, the Remuneration  Committee shall take into account all factors which it deems necessary to ensure that members of the senior executive management of  the Group are provided with appropriate incentives to encourage strong performance and are rewarded in a fair and responsible manner  for their individual contributions to the success of the Group. The composition of the Remuneration Committee and its terms of reference comply with the provisions of the Combined Code and are  available for inspection on the Company’s website at www.hochschildmining.com. The Remuneration Committee was advised, during the year under review, by KPMG People Services who provided advice on remuneration  matters including the remuneration policy and the structure of possible long-term incentives for senior management. Towards the end of  the year, the Committee appointed Kepler Associates as its principal advisers in place of KPMG who will continue to advise management on  issues relating to executive remuneration and UK tax. Kepler Associates does not provide any other services to the Company. remuneration policy During the year under review, the Remuneration Committee implemented, and looking ahead, intends to continue to apply, its policy on  executive remuneration as disclosed in the 2006 Annual Report. This policy is designed to enable the Company to attract, retain, and  motivate its executives and senior management. The alignment of management incentives with the creation of shareholder value over  both the short and long-term remains key to this strategy. The achievement of annual performance targets is, therefore, rewarded through  an annual performance-related bonus, which includes a balanced mix of financial and operational performance measures.  In setting the basic levels of pay for the Executive Directors, the Remuneration Committee seeks to ensure that salaries are market  competitive and total remuneration is at or below the upper quartile. In making this determination, the Committee makes reference to pay  levels of other FTSE 250 companies as well as those of other international mining companies. Furthermore, the Committee seeks to ensure  that the majority of pay is delivered in the form of performance related incentives. The following chart sets out the split between fixed and variable pay assuming that the maximum bonus for the year is achieved. The  maximum bonus percentage of 150% is set out in the Executive Directors’ service contracts and is set to ensure that the majority of the  remuneration is performance based. O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 49     governance DIRECTORS’ REMUNER ATION REPORT (…cont’d) Fixed and variable pay Split between fixed and variable pay for the Executive Directors (based on maximum bonus payments). 40% 60% Basic salary Annual bonus components of fixed pay for the executive directors Director  Eduardo Hochschild  Roberto Daniño  Alberto Beeck  Pension   Current salary   supplement  US$000  US$000  800  800  800  200  200  200  Total  US$000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Notes Each Executive Director has service contracts with both Hochschild Mining plc and Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C., a Group subsidiary. Salary paid by Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C includes all legal labour benefits and compensation such as, but not restricted to, July and December bonuses,  family allowance, vacation salaries and compensation for time services (ruled by Peruvian Legislative Decree 6500) but excluding legal profit sharing. Basic salaries In respect of the year under review, the base salary for each Executive Director was US$800,000 per annum. In each case, US$640,000   per annum was payable by Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. and US$160,000 per annum was payable by the Company. The Remuneration  Committee assessed, during the year, the total remuneration packages paid to the Executive Directors with those paid to executive  directors of comparable companies and it was considered that the base salaries for the Executive Directors were set at appropriate levels. Salaries are reviewed on an annual basis to take account of market movement, individual contribution and scope of responsibility. short-term incentives Each year the Remuneration Committee approves objectives for each of the Executive Directors based on individual roles and  responsibilities. The level of bonus paid depends on performance against these objectives. Executive Directors are entitled, under the terms  of their service contracts, to a maximum bonus of 150% of aggregate base salary. Actual bonus awards are subject to the discretion of the Remuneration Committee. The amounts paid to the Executive Directors in respect of the year ended 31 December 2007 are detailed in the table on page 53. pensions and benefits-in-kind The Company does not currently provide pension benefits to the Directors but does award the Executive Directors with a pension  supplement of US$200,000 each year in lieu of pension. Of this supplement, US$160,000 is paid by Compañía Minera Ares, S.A.C.   and US$40,000 is paid by the Company. In addition, under Peruvian law, companies must pay an annual share of profits, in an amount up to a maximum of 8% of the taxable  income for the year to employees. The Group also provides medical expenses insurance and motor cars (or an allowance in place thereof) to the Executive Directors. 50 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                          O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S performance graph The following graph shows the Total Shareholder Return (‘TSR’) for the Company compared to the FTSE 350 Index and the FTSE All Share  Mining Index assuming £100 was invested on 3 November 2006, the date that conditional dealings in the Company’s shares commenced.  The Board considers that the FTSE 350 and the FTSE All Share Mining indices currently represent the most appropriate of the published  indices for these purposes as they provide a view of performance against both the broad equity market index that the Company is a  constituent of, and additionally the UK listed mining sector.  (cid:39)(cid:43)(cid:38) (cid:39)(cid:40)(cid:43) (cid:39)(cid:38)(cid:38) (cid:45)(cid:43) (cid:60)(cid:74)(cid:73)(cid:59)(cid:1)(cid:55)(cid:98)(cid:98)(cid:1)(cid:73)(cid:94)(cid:87)(cid:104)(cid:91)(cid:1)(cid:67)(cid:95)(cid:100)(cid:95)(cid:100)(cid:93)(cid:1)(cid:63)(cid:100)(cid:90)(cid:91)(cid:110) (cid:62)(cid:101)(cid:89)(cid:94)(cid:105)(cid:89)(cid:94)(cid:95)(cid:98)(cid:90)(cid:1)(cid:67)(cid:95)(cid:100)(cid:95)(cid:100)(cid:93)(cid:1)(cid:102)(cid:98)(cid:89) (cid:74)(cid:73)(cid:72) (cid:60)(cid:74)(cid:73)(cid:59)(cid:1)(cid:41)(cid:43)(cid:38)(cid:1)(cid:63)(cid:100)(cid:90)(cid:91)(cid:110) (cid:41)(cid:1)(cid:68)(cid:101)(cid:108)(cid:91)(cid:99)(cid:88)(cid:91)(cid:104)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:41)(cid:39)(cid:1)(cid:58)(cid:91)(cid:89)(cid:91)(cid:99)(cid:88)(cid:91)(cid:104)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:41)(cid:39)(cid:1)(cid:58)(cid:91)(cid:89)(cid:91)(cid:99)(cid:88)(cid:91)(cid:104)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) long-Term incentive plan (‘lTip’) In order to achieve its policy objective to motivate executives for the long-term, the Remuneration Committee has decided that Executive  Directors ought to be given the opportunity to participate in a cash-based LTIP which will also have the effect of further aligning their long- term interests with those of shareholders. In accordance with the FSA Listing Rules, the proposed LTIP is being submitted to shareholders  for approval at the forthcoming AGM. Further details of the Plan, together with a summary of its rules, are provided in the shareholder  circular incorporating the Notice of Meeting. directors’ service contracts The Executive Directors are employed under contracts of employment with the Company and Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C., a Group  company, dated 16 October 2006. The contracts have no fixed terms and may be terminated on 12 months’ notice in writing. In setting   the notice period for termination at 12 months, the Remuneration Committee has reduced the likelihood of having to pay excessive  compensation in the event of poor performance and to this end, a provision for immediate dismissal with no compensation payable   in the event of unsatisfactory performance is included in each Director’s contract. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 51     governance DIRECTORS’ REMUNER ATION REPORT (…cont’d) external appointments The Group recognises that Executive Directors may be invited to become Non-Executive Directors of other companies and that such  appointments can bring benefits to the Group. The Directors named in the table overleaf served as Non-Executive Directors of the  companies detailed by their name during the year, for which the corresponding amounts were received by them. Name of Director  Eduardo Hochschild  Roberto Dañino  Alberto Beeck  Company    Banco Crédito del Perú    Cementos Pacasmayo    Cementos Selva  Inversiones Pacasmayo SA  Pacifico Peruano Suiza Cía de Seguros y Reaseguros    Gold Fields La Cima S.A.    MiBanco  Radio Programas del Peru    Cementos Pacasmayo  Fees received Peruvian nuevo sol 208,295 Peruvian nuevo sol 1,284,436 Peruvian nuevo sol 52,630 Peruvian nuevo sol 456,008 Peruvian nuevo sol 63,740 Peruvian nuevo sol 100,000 Peruvian nuevo sol 130,000 Peruvian nuevo sol 36,000 Peruvian nuevo sol 414,415 non-executive directors In accordance with each of their letters of appointment dated and effective from 16 October 2006, the Group’s Non-Executive Directors  serve for an initial period of three years which is automatically extended for a further three years. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Non- Executive Directors like all Directors are subject to periodic re-election by the Company in general meeting and the appointments of Non- Executive Directors may be determined by the Board or the Director giving not less than three months’ notice. The Non-Executive Directors’ fees have been set at a level to reflect the amount of time and level of involvement required in order to carry  out their duties as members of the Board and its committees. The current fees for the Non-Executive Directors of the Company are as set out in the table below: Director  Sir Malcolm Field  Jorge Born Jr.  Nigel Moore  Dionisio Romero   Director’s Fee  £100,000 per annum  £100,000 per annum  £120,000 per annum  £100,000 per annum 52 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                 O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S part ii (information subject to audit) Directors’ remuneration The following table sets out the remuneration of the Directors in respect of the year ended 31 December 2007 and the period ended 31  December 2006. Director  Eduardo Hochschild 1, 2, 3, 4  Roberto Dañino 1, 2, 3, 4  Alberto Beeck 1, 2, 3, 4  Sir Malcolm Field  Jorge Born Jr.  Nigel Moore 5  Dionisio Romero  Total Base  Pension  Statutory  salary/fees  supplement  profit share  US$000  US$000  US$000  800  800  800  200  200  240  200  3,240 200  200  200  0  0  0  0  600 157  157  157  0  0  0  0  471 Benefits  -in-kind  US$000  266  33  58  0  0  0  0  357   Performance  Total  Total    remuneration  remuneration  Period to  Year to   related  31 December   31 December  2006 6  2007  bonus  US$000 US$000  US$000  800  600  200  0  0  0  0  2,223  1,790  1,415  200  200  240  200  1,600 6,268 213 174 176 42 42 50 42 739 Notes 1   Each Executive Director has a service contract with both Hochschild Mining plc and Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C., a Group subsidiary. 2   In each case, US$640,000 per annum is payable from Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. and US$160,000 per annum is payable from the Company.   In addition, US$160,000 per annum of pension supplement is payable from Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. and US$40,000 of pension supplement   is payable from the Company. 3    Salary paid by Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. includes all legal labour benefits and compensation such as, but not restricted to, July and December bonuses,  family allowance, vacation salaries and compensation for time services (ruled by Peruvian Legislative Decree 6500) but excluding legal profit sharing. 4    Performance related bonuses are paid by Hochschild Mining plc and Compañía Minera Ares S.A.C. in the proportion each company pays the Director’s   base salary. 5    Mr. Moore’s fees are higher than those of the other Non-Executive Directors as they include fees paid to him for services as the Chairman of the Audit  Committee of the Company. 6   2006 figures represent remuneration paid from the commencement date of the relevant service contract in the final quarter of 2006 to   31 December 2006. directors’ interests in shares The interests of the Directors are set out in the Directors’ Report on page 38. approval This report has been approved by the Board of Directors of Hochschild Mining plc and is signed on its behalf by Jorge Born Jr. Chairman, Remuneration Committee 1 April 2008 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 53                                                                                                                                               governance STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the Group and parent Company’s Financial Statements (‘Financial  Statements’) in accordance with applicable United Kingdom law and those International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) as adopted  by the European Union. The Directors are required to prepare Group and parent company financial statements for each financial year which present fairly the  financial position of the Group and parent company, and the financial performance and cash flows of the Group and parent company for  that period. In preparing those financial statements the Directors are required to: • • • • select suitable accounting policies in accordance with IAS 8: Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors and apply  them consistently; present information, including accounting policies, in a manner that provides relevant, reliable, comparable and understandable  information; provide additional disclosures when compliance with the specific requirements in IFRS is insufficient to enable users to understand the  impact of particular transactions, other events and conditions on the Group and parent company’s financial position and financial  performance; and state that the Group and parent company has complied with IFRS, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the  financial statements. The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial  position of the Group and parent company and enable them to ensure that the Group financial statements comply with the Companies Act  1985, Companies Act 2006 and, in the case of Group financial statements, with Article 4 of the IAS Regulation. They are also responsible for  safeguarding the assets of the Group and parent company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud  and other irregularities. 54 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOCHSCHILD MINING PLC We have audited the Group financial statements (the ‘financial statements’) of Hochschild Mining plc for the year ended 31 December 2007  which comprise the Group Income Statement, the Group Balance Sheet, the Group Cash Flow Statement, the Group Statement of Change  in Equity and the related notes 1 to 39. We have also audited the parent company financial statements (the ‘financial statements’) of  Hochschild Mining plc for the period ended 31 December 2007 which comprise the Company Income Statement, the Company Balance  Sheet, the Company Cash Flow Statement, the Company Statement of Change in Equity and the related notes 1 to 18. These financial  statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein. We have also audited the information in the Directors’  Remuneration Report that is described as having been audited. This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Section 235 of the Companies Act 1985. Our audit work  has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors’  report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the  Company and the Company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. respective responsibilities of directors and auditors The Directors’ responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable United Kingdom  law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union are set out in the Statement of Directors’  Responsibilities. Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited in accordance with  relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). We report to you our opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view and whether the financial statements and  the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and  whether, in addition, the Group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with Article 4 of the IAS Regulation. We  also report to you whether in our opinion the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the financial statements. The  information given in the Directors’ Report includes that specific information presented in the other sections of the Annual Report that is  cross referred from the Business Review section of the Directors’ Report.  In addition we report to you if, in our opinion, the Company has not kept proper accounting records, if we have not received all the  information and explanations we require for our audit, or if information specified by law regarding Directors’ remuneration and other  transactions is not disclosed. We review whether the Corporate Governance Report reflects the Company’s compliance with the nine provisions of the 2006 Combined  Code specified for our review by the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority, and we report if it does not. We are not required to  consider whether the Board’s statements on internal control cover all risks and controls, or form an opinion on the effectiveness of the  Group’s corporate governance procedures or its risk and control procedures. We read other information contained in the Annual Report and consider whether it is consistent with the audited financial statements. The  other information comprises only the Chairman’s Statement, the Operating and Financial Review, the Directors’ Report, the unaudited part  of the Directors’ Remuneration Report, and the Corporate Governance Report. We consider the implications for our report if we become  aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the financial statements. Our responsibilities do not extend to any  other information. Basis of audit opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An  audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and the part of  the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made by the  Directors in the preparation of the financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the Group’s and  Company’s circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed. We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to  provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration  Report to be audited are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we  also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements and the part of the Directors’  Remuneration Report to be audited. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 55 O V E R V I E W B U S I N E S S R E V I E W G O V E R N A N C E F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S     governance INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HOCHSCHILD MINING PLC (…cont’d) opinion In our opinion: • the Group financial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union, of the state of the  Group’s affairs as at 31 December 2007 and of its profit for the year then ended; the parent company financial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union, of the  state of the parent company’s affairs as at 31 December 2007 and of its profit for the year then ended; the Group’s financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and Article 4 of the IAS  Regulation; the parent company’s financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited have been properly  prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985; and the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the financial statements. • • • • ernst & Young llp Registered auditor  London 1 April 2008 56 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 Group Income Statement For the year ended 31 December 2007 Year ended 31 December 2007  (Restated)1 Year ended 31 December 2006 Before  Before  Continuing operations Revenue  cost of sales  Gross profit  Administrative expenses  exploration expenses  selling expenses  other income  other expenses  Profit from continuing operations before net finance income/(cost), foreign exchange (loss)/gain and income tax  finance income  finance costs  foreign exchange (loss)/gain     exceptional Exceptional  items US$000  items US$000  notes  Total  US$000   exceptional  exceptional  items  us$000  items  us$000  4, 6  7  305,021 (106,084) – – 305,021  (106,084)  8  9  10  12  12  13  13  198,937 (69,167) (26,728) (2,780) 6,067 (2,399) 103,930 19,783 (7,517) (4,363) 111,833 (34,453) – – – – 932 (1,501) 198,937  (69,167)  (26,728)  (2,780)  6,999  (3,900)  (569) 5,474 (71) – 103,361  25,257  (7,588)  (4,363)  4,834 (1,299) 116,667  (35,752)  211,246  (77,829)  133,417  (36,633)  (19,026)  (3,187)  5,274  (3,870)  75,975  5,988  (12,037)  353  70,279  (29,516)  –  –  –  –  –  –  94  (6,495)  (6,401)  918  –  –  (5,483)  623  Total  us$000 211,246 (77,829) 133,417 (36,633) (19,026) (3,187) 5,368 (10,365) 69,574 6,906 (12,037) 353 64,796 (28,893) Profit from continuing operations before income tax  income tax expense  14, 28  Profit for the year from continuing operations  77,380 3,535 80,915  40,763  (4,860)  35,903 Attributable to: equity shareholders of the company  Minority shareholders  Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share from   continuing operations and for the year (expressed in   us dollars per share)  1   for restatement of comparative figures, refer to note 3. 81,538 (4,158) 77,380 3,535 – 3,535 85,073  (4,158)  46,572  (5,809)  (4,860)  –  41,712 (5,809) 80,915  40,763  (4,860)  35,903 15  0.27 0.01 0.28  0.19  (0.02)  0.17 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 57 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             financial stateMents Group Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2007 ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment  intangibles  Available-for-sale financial assets  Trade and other receivables    Deferred income tax assets    Current assets inventories  Trade and other receivables    income tax receivable  Derivative financial instruments  cash and cash equivalents  Assets classified as held for sale  Total assets  EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Capital and reserves attributable to shareholders of the Parent equity share capital  share premium  other reserves  Retained earnings  Minority interest  Total equity  Non-current liabilities Trade and other payables  Borrowings  Provisions  Deferred income tax liabilities  Current liabilities Trade and other payables  Borrowings  Provisions  income tax payable  Total liabilities  Total equity and liabilities  1   for restatement of comparative figures, refer to note 3.  These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 1 April 2008 and signed on its behalf by: Roberto dañino executive Director and Deputy chairman 1 April 2008 58 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 As at 31 December notes  2007  US$000  (Restated)1  2006  us$000 16  17  18  19  28  20  19  21  22  263,062  2,896  15,100  26,134  22,400  141,387 2,091 6,285 17,427 7,920 329,592  175,110 47,012  134,180  1,003  8,039  301,426  16,533 47,592 2,134 6,022 435,543   491,660  507,824 30  –  345 821,252  683,279 146,466 146,466  395,928  396,156 (205,556)  (205,039) 152,577 229,202    566,040  490,160 50,008  14,489 27  616,048  504,649 23  24  25  28  23  24  25  859  55,209  30,821  9,091  1,064 27,114 28,690 4,026 95,980  60,894 52,176  33,169  13,029  10,850  64,140 29,782 11,385 12,429 109,224  117,736 205,204  178,630 821,252  683,279                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Group caSh Flow Statement For the year ended 31 December 2007 Cash flows from operating activities cash generated from operations  interest received  interest paid  Payments of mine closure costs  Tax paid  Net cash generated from operating activities  Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment  Purchase of available-for-sale financial assets  Purchase of shares of Minera colorada s.A.c  Purchase of software licences  Purchase of other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss  Purchase of assets and liabilities of Mina Moris  Loan to exmin, s.A. de c.v.  Loan to Minera Andes inc.  Proceeds from other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss  Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial assets  Proceeds from sale of Mauricio Hochschild & cía. Ltda. s.A.c. (subsidiary)    Proceeds from sale of caylloma mining unit  Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment  Dividends received  Net cash used in investing activities  Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds of borrowings  Repayment of borrowings  Dividends paid  capital contribution  Proceeds from issue of ordinary share under global offer  Transaction costs associated with issue of shares  Purchase of shares from minority shareholders  capital contribution from minority shareholders  Repayment of capital to minority shareholders  Cash flows generated from financing activities  net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year  exchange difference  cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year  Cash and cash equivalents at end of year  1   for restatement of comparative figures, refer to note 3.  Year ended 31 December notes  2007  US$000  (Restated)1  2006  us$000 33  34,338  18,390  (1,217)  (2,023)  (28,084)  132,046 2,576 (9,163) (5,426) (26,010) 21,404  94,023 24  12, 18  12  27  27  (134,119)  (4,669)  –  (876)  –  –  (746)  (22,036)  –  –  –  –  167  –  (65,704) (2,770) (240) – (5,867) (4,983) (754) (9,800) 5,591 6,550 3,801 4,500 991 147 (162,279)  (68,538) 177,168  (150,194)  (24,729)  –  –  (11,722)  –  16,175  –  77,014 (95,977) (58,375) 93 515,245 (33,989) (2) 4,215 (671) 6,698  407,553 (134,177)  433,038 38 2,467 60  435,543  22  301,426  435,543 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 59                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 financial stateMents Group Statement oF chanGeS In equIty For the year ended 31 December 2007  other reserves   unrealised    gain/loss on    available-for-  cumulative  translation  assets  adjustment  us$000  us$000  share  sale financial  premium  us$000  Merger  reserve  us$000  Total  other  reserves  us$000    capital and  reserves    attributable  to  Retained  shareholders  earnings  of the Parent  us$000  us$000  Minority  interest  us$000  Total  equity  us$000   equity share  capital  us$000  notes  11,265  726  (210,046)  (198,055)  28,198  49,376  (2,533)  46,843 –  73  –  73  9,343  9,416  5,440  14,856 11,265  799  (210,046)  (197,982)  37,541  58,792  2,907  61,699 Balance at 1 January 2006 as reported  Adjustments due to change in accounting policy  Balance at 1 January 2006, restated  fair value gains on   available-for-sale   financial assets  Deferred income tax   on available-for-sale   financial assets  fair value changes   transferred to income   statement on disposal  Translation adjustment   for the year  net income   recognised directly   in equity  Profit for the year  Total recognised   income for 2006  shares issued  shares issued   under global offer  Transaction costs   associated with   issue of shares  capital reduction  Dividends  capital contribution   from minority   shareholders  Purchase of shares   from minority   shareholders  Repayment of   capital to minority   shareholders  219,233  3  –  27  219,233  18  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  93  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  13,351  (398)  (22,844)  –  –  –  –  2,834  (9,891)  –  2,834  –  (9,891)  –  2,834  –  73,606  441,639  –  (146,466)  –  (45,483)  –  –  29  27  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  13,351  (398)  (22,844)  2,834  –  –  –  –  13,351  20  13,371 (398)  –  (398) (22,844)  –  (22,844) 2,834  142  2,976 (7,057)  –  –  41,712  (7,057)  41,712  162  (5,809)  (6,895) 35,903 (7,057)  –  41,712  –  34,655  93  (5,647)  –  29,008 93 –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  515,245  –  515,245 –  146,466  (73,142)  (45,483)  –  (73,142)  –  –  (298)  (45,483) – (73,440) –  –  –  –  –  –  18,200  18,200 (2)  (2) (671)  (671) 60 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                               o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s  other reserves   unrealised    gain/loss on    available-for-  cumulative  translation  assets  adjustment  us$000  us$000  share  sale financial  premium  us$000  Merger  reserve  us$000  Total  other  reserves  us$000    capital and  reserves    attributable  to  Retained  shareholders  earnings  of the Parent  us$000  us$000  Minority  interest  us$000  equity  us$000   equity share  capital  us$000  notes  18  28  27  29  Balance at 31 December 2006, restated  fair value gains on   available-for-sale   financial assets  Deferred income   tax on available-for-  sale financial assets  Translation   adjustment for   the year  net income   recognised directly   in equity  Profit for the year  Total recognised   income for 2007  Transaction costs   associated with   issue of shares  Dividends  Adjustment to   deferred   consideration1  capital   contribution from   minority shareholders  Balance at 31 December 2007 146,466  396,156  1,374  3,633  (210,046)  (205,039)  152,577  490,160  14,489  504,649 –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  (228)  –  –  –  1,415  (927)  –  –  –  (1,005)  488  –  (1,005)  –  488  (1,005)  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  1,415  (927)  (1,005)  –  –  –  1,415  87  1,502 (927)  –  (927) (1,005)  882  (123) (517)  –  –  85,073  (517)  85,073  969  (4,158)  452 80,915 (517)  85,073  84,556  (3,189)  81,367 –  –  –  –  –  (8,448)  (228)  (8,448)  –  –  (228) (8,448) –  –  –  –  5,627  5,627 33,081  33,081 146,466 395,928 1,862 2,628 (210,046) (205,556) 229,202 566,040 50,008 616,048 1   This amount represents the increase in the minority interest’s share of the assets of Pallancata, following the group’s investment during the period in  accordance with the agreement described in note 5(b).  HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 61                                                                                                         financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS For the year ended 31 December 2007 1 corporate information Hochschild Mining plc (hereinafter the ‘company’) is a public limited company incorporated on 11 April 2006 under the companies   Act 1985 as a Limited company and registered in england and wales with registered number 05777693. The company’s registered   address is 18 Hanover square, London w1s 1HX, united Kingdom. The ultimate controlling party of the company is Mr. eduardo Hochschild whose beneficial interest in the company and its subsidiaries  (together the ‘group’ or ‘Hochschild Mining group’) is held through Pelham investment corporation, a cayman islands company.  on 8 november 2006, the company’s shares were admitted to the official List of the uKLA (united Kingdom Listing Authority) and to  trading on the London stock exchange.  The group’s principal business is the mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. The group has four operating mines (Ares, Arcata,  selene and Pallancata) located in southern Peru, one operating mine (san Jose) located in Argentina and one operating mine (santa Maria  de Moris) located in Mexico. The group also has a portfolio of projects located across Peru, Argentina, Mexico, chile, and the united states  of America at various stages of exploration and development.  These consolidated financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 1 April 2008. The principal activities of the company’s subsidiaries are as follows: company  Hochschild Mining (Argentina) corporation s.A.   (formerly Hochschild Mining (Argentina) corporation)1.  Larchmont s.A. (formerly Larchmont corporation)1   garrison s.A. (formerly garrison corporation)1  Ardsley s.A. (formerly Ardsley corporation)1  Hochschild Mining (Peru) s.A.   (formerly Hochschild Mining (Peru) corporation)1    Hochschild Mining (Mexico) corporation   (formerly Port chester Ltd.)   Hochschild Mining Holdings Limited  compañía Minera sipán s.A.c.2  compañía Minera Ares s.A.c.  compañía Minera Arcata s.A.3  Minera colorada s.A.c.4  empresa de Transmisión callalli s.A.c.  Asociación sumac Tarpuy5  Pallancata Holding s.A.c.   (formerly compañía Minera coriorco s.A.)  Minera suyamarca s.A.c.  MH Argentina s.A.  Minera Hochschild chile s.c.M.   (formerly Minera MH chile Ltda.)  Minera Hochschild Mexico, s.A. de c.v.    Minas santa María de Moris, s.A. de c.v.  Moris Holding, s.A. de c.v.  servicios corporativos Hochschild Mining Mexico, s.A. de c.v.  Hochschild Mining (us) inc. (formerly MH nevada, inc.)  Minera santa cruz s.A.  Hochschild Mining chile s.A.   HMX, s.A. de c.v.  Principal activity  country of incorporation  equity interest at 31 December 2007  2006 Holding company  Holding company  Holding company  Holding company  Argentina  Peru  Peru  Peru  Holding company  Peru  Holding company  Holding company  Production of gold and silver  Production of gold and silver  Production of gold and silver  exploration office  Power transmission  not-for-profit  Holding company  Production of gold and silver  exploration office  exploration office  exploration office  Production of gold and silver  Holding company  service company  exploration office  Production of gold and silver  Holding company  exploration office  cayman islands  united Kingdom  Peru  Peru  Peru  Peru  Peru  Peru  Peru  Peru  Argentina  chile  Mexico  Mexico  Mexico  Mexico  usA  Argentina  chile  Mexico  100  100  100  100  100  100  100  –  100  96.8  –  100  –  100  60  100  100  100  70  100  100  100  51  100  100  100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 96.8 30 100 – 100 60 100 100 100 70 100 – 100 51 – – 1   These subsidiaries were previously domiciled in the cayman islands. in 2007, the place of domicile of these subsidiaries was transferred to Peru  and Argentina.  2   sold in 2007. Refer to note 12(f). 3  The operations of Minera Arcata’s mine was sold to compañía Minera Ares s.A.c. in 2006.  4  The investment in Minera colorada s.A.c. was sold to cementos Pacasmayo s.A.A. in september 2007 (refer to note 31(c)).  5   Asociación sumac Tarpuy is an unincorporated entity, which receives donations from compañía Minera Ares s.A.c., and spends this money on the  community and social welfare activities around its mine units at the direction of Ares. As a result, the group consolidates this entity. 62 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                     o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 2 significant accounting policies (a) Basis of preparation  The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with international financial Reporting standards (‘ifRs’) as  adopted for use in the european union and with the companies Act 1985. The group’s financial statements are also consistent with ifRs  issued by the iAsB.  The basis of preparation and accounting policies used in preparing the consolidated financial statements for the years ended 31 December  2007 and 2006 are set out below. These accounting policies have been consistently applied, except for the effects of adoption of new   and amended accounting standards (refer to note 2(c)) and change in accounting policy of capitalisation of exploration expenses (refer  to note 3). The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain classes of property, plant and equipment which  were re-valued at 1 January 2003 to determine the deemed cost (refer to note 2(f)), derivatives, available-for-sale financial instruments and  other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss which have been measured at fair value. The financial statements are presented  in us dollars (us$) and all monetary amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand (us$000) except when otherwise indicated. on 2 november 2006 and according to the share exchange agreement terms Hochschild Mining plc entered into an agreement to acquire  Hochschild Mining (Argentina) corporation, Larchmont corporation, garrison corporation, Ardsley corporation, Hochschild Mining (Peru)  corporation and Hochschild Mining (Mexico) corporation (together referred to as the ‘cayman Holding companies’). in relation to this transaction, Hochschild Mining plc issued 229,900,000 shares to the former shareholders of the cayman Holding  companies in exchange for the issued share capital of these companies. As this transaction involved the combination of businesses   under common control, the pooling of interests method of accounting has been applied in the presentation of the consolidated financial  statements for the year ended 31 December 2006 which present the results of the group as if the cayman Holding companies had always  been part of the group. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities transferred to the company have been recognised at historical amounts.   for periods prior to the legal formation of the company, the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses of the cayman Holding companies  comprising the Predecessor operations were consolidated in preparing the financial statements. The accompanying consolidated financial  statements present the results and changes in equity of the company and its subsidiaries as if the group had been in existence throughout  the years presented. Standards, interpretations and amendment to existing standards that are not yet effective and have not been adopted early by the Group certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published and are mandatory for the group’s  accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008 or later periods but which the group has not adopted early. Those that are  applicable to the group are as follows: • • • • ifRs 8 ‘operating segments’ applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. ifRic 11, ifRs 2 ‘group and Treasury shares Transactions’, applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 March 2007.  iAs 23 Amendment, ‘Borrowing costs’, applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. ifRic 14, iAs 19, ‘The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum funding Requirements and their interaction’, applicable for annual  periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008. ifRs 3 ‘Business combinations (revised January 2008)’, applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009. ifRs 2 ‘Amendment to ifRs 2 – vesting conditions and cancellations’, applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. iAs 27 ‘consolidated and separate financial statements (revised January 2008)’, applicable for annual periods beginning on or after  1 July 2009. • • • iAs 23 has been revised to require capitalisation of borrowing costs when such costs relate to a qualifying asset. A qualifying asset is an  asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. in accordance with the transitional  provisions in the standard, the group will adopt this as a prospective change. Accordingly, borrowing costs will be capitalised on qualifying  assets with a commencement date of 1 January 2009. no changes will be made for borrowing costs incurred prior to this date that have  been expensed.  The Directors do not anticipate that the adoption of the remaining standards and interpretations will have a material impact on the  group’s financial statements in the period of initial application. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 63     financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) (b) Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty Many of the amounts included in the financial statements involve the use of judgement and/or estimation. These judgements and  estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances, having regard to prior experience, but  actual results may differ from the amounts included in the financial statements. information about such judgements and estimation is  contained in the accounting policies and/or the notes to the financial statements. The key areas are summarised below. significant areas at estimation uncertainty and critical judgements made by management in preparing the consolidated   statements include: • • • • • • • • Determination of functional currencies – note 2(e). Determination of useful lives of assets for depreciation and amortisation purposes – note 2(f). Determination of ore reserves and resources – note 2(g). Review of asset carrying values and impairment charges – note 2(j). estimation of the amount and timing of mine closure costs – notes 2(n) and 25. income tax – notes 14 and 28. contingent liabilities regarding claims from tax authorities – note 35. estimation of the executive long-term incentive plan – note 25. (c) changes in accounting policy and disclosures The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except as follows:  • • change in accounting policy on exploration expenses (refer to note 3). Adoption of new and amended standards. Adoption of new and amended standards The group has adopted the following new and amended ifRs and ifRic interpretations during the year. Adoption of these revised standards  and interpretations did not have any effect on the financial performance or position of the group. They did however give rise to additional  disclosures, including in some cases, revisions to accounting policies.  • • • ifRs 7 financial instruments: Disclosures. iAs 1 Amendment – Presentation of financial statements. ifRic 9 Reassessment of embedded Derivatives.  The principal effects of these changes are as follows:  IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures This standard requires disclosures that enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the significance of the group’s financial  instruments and the nature and extent of risks arising from those financial instruments. The new disclosures are included throughout   the financial statements. while there has been no effect on the financial position or results, comparative information has been revised  where needed.  IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements This amendment requires the group to make new disclosures to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the group’s objectives,  policies and processes for managing capital. These new disclosures are shown in note 38. IFRIC 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives ifRic 9 states that the date to assess the existence of an embedded derivative is the date that an entity first becomes a party to the  contract, with reassessment only if there is a change to the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows. As the group has no  changes in the contracts, the interpretation had no impact on the financial position or performance of the group. (d) Basis of consolidation The group’s financial statements set out the group’s financial position and operations and cash flow as at 31 December 2007 and  31 December 2006 and for the years then ended, respectively. subsidiaries are those enterprises controlled by the group regardless of the amount of shares owned by the group. control exists when the  group has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an enterprise so as to obtain benefits from its  activities. subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group and cease to be consolidated from the  64 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007   o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) date on which control is transferred out of the group. The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of  subsidiaries by the group. on acquisition of a subsidiary, the purchase consideration is allocated to the assets and liabilities on the basis   of their fair value at the date of acquisition. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the group’s share of the identifiable  net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. if the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of net assets of the entity acquired, the  difference is recognised directly in the income statement. The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting periods as the company using consistent accounting policies.  All intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealised profits arising from intra-group transactions, have been eliminated on  consolidation. unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains except that they are only eliminated to the extent that  there is no evidence of impairment. Minority shareholders primarily represent the interests in Minera santa cruz, compañía Minera Arcata, Minera suyamarca, and Minas  santa María de Moris not held by the company. in the event of a purchase of minority shareholders’ interest when the group holds the  majority of shares of a subsidiary, any excess of the consideration given over the group’s share of net assets is recorded in Retained  earnings in equity. (e) currency translation The functional currency for each entity in the group is determined by the currency of the primary economic environment in which it  operates. for the holding companies and operating entities it is us dollars and for the other entities it is the local currency of the country   in which it operates. The group’s financial information is presented in us dollars, which is the company’s functional currency. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entity are initially recorded in the functional currency  using the exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are  remeasured at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. exchange gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency  transactions which are translated at the rate prevailing at the date of the transactions, or on the translation of monetary assets and  liabilities which are translated at period-end exchange rates, are taken to the income statement. non-monetary assets and liabilities  denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at historical cost are translated to the functional currency at the foreign exchange rate  prevailing at the date of the transaction. exchange differences arising from monetary items that are part of a net investment in a foreign  operation are recognised in equity and transferred to income on disposal of such net investment.  subsidiary financial statements expressed in their corresponding functional currencies are translated into us dollars by applying the  exchange rate at period-end for assets and liabilities and the average exchange rate for income statements items. The resulting difference  on consolidation is included as cumulative translation adjustment in equity. goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity  and translated at the closing rate. (f) Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost or deemed cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. cost comprises its  purchase price and directly attributable costs of acquisition or construction required to bring the asset to condition necessary for the asset  to be capable of operating in a manner intended by management. The cost or deemed cost of property, plant and equipment (hereafter  referred to as ‘cost’) at 1 January 2005, the date of the group transition to ifRs, is the deemed cost as at the date of transition by  considering the revalued amounts as at 1 January 2003 at the time of the initial public offering of the group and depreciated for the period  until the date of transition. economical and physical conditions of assets have not changed substantially over this period.  The cost less residual value of each item of property, plant and equipment is depreciated over its useful life. each item’s estimated useful  life has been assessed with regard to both its own physical life limitations and the present assessment of economically recoverable  reserves and resources of the mine property at which the item is located. estimates of remaining useful lives are made on a regular basis  for all mine buildings, machinery and equipment, with annual reassessments for major items. Depreciation is charged to cost of production  on a units of production (uoP) basis for mine buildings and installations, plant and equipment used in the mining production process, or  charged directly to the income statement over the estimated useful life of the individual asset on a straight-line basis when not related to  the mining production process. changes in estimates, which mainly affect units of production calculations, are accounted for prospectively.  Depreciation commences when assets are available for use. Land is not depreciated. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its  estimated recoverable amount. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 65       financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised within other  income/expenses, in the income statement. The expected useful lives under the straight-line method are as follows: Buildings  Plant and equipment  furniture, fixtures and fittings  vehicles  Borrowing costs are not capitalised and are expensed. Years 3 to 33 5 10 5 Mineral properties and mine development costs Payments for mineral properties are expensed during the exploration phase of a project and capitalised during their development phase  when incurred. costs associated with developments are capitalised. Mine development costs are, upon commencement of commercial production, depreciated using the units of production method based on  the estimated economically recoverable reserves and resources to which they relate.  Construction in progress Assets in the course of construction are capitalised as a separate component of property, plant and equipment. on completion, the cost of  construction is transferred to the appropriate category. construction in progress is not depreciated. Subsequent expenditure expenditure incurred to replace a component of an item of property, plant and equipment is capitalised separately with the carrying  amount of the component being written off. other subsequent expenditure is capitalised if future economic benefits will arise from the  expenditure. All other expenditure including repairs and maintenance expenditures are recognised in the income statement as incurred. (g) Determination of ore reserves and resources The group estimates its ore reserves and mineral resources based on information compiled by internal competent persons. Reports   to support these estimates are prepared semi-annually and are stated in conformity with the Joint ore Reserves committee (JoRc) code.   The year-end report is audited by a third party. Reserves and resources are used in the units of production calculation for depreciation as well as the determination of the timing of mine  closure cost and impairment analysis. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating ore reserves. Assumptions that are valid at the time of estimation may change  significantly when new information becomes available. changes in the forecast prices of commodities, exchange rates, production costs   or recovery rates may change the economic status of reserves and may, ultimately, result in the reserves being restated. (h) Assets held for sale  Assets are classified as assets held for sale and stated at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less cost to sell if their carrying  amount is to be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through a continuing use. These assets are not depreciated.  (i) intangibles  Goodwill goodwill is included in intangible assets and represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the group’s share   of the net identifiable assets of the acquired entity at the date of acquisition. separately recognised goodwill is tested annually for  impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed. goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for impairment testing purposes. The allocation is made to those cash-generating units that  are expected to benefit from business combination in which the goodwill arose. Other intangibles other intangible assets are primarily computer software which are capitalised at cost and are amortised on a straight-line basis over their  useful life of three years. 66 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                       o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) (j) impairment of non-financial assets Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that  the carrying value may not be recoverable. if there are indicators of impairment, an exercise is undertaken to determine whether the  carrying values are in excess of their recoverable amount. such review is undertaken on an asset by asset basis, except where such assets  do not generate cash flows independent of other assets, and then the review is undertaken at the cash generating unit level. if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds the recoverable amount, a provision is recorded to reflect the asset   at the lower amount. impairment losses are recognised in the income statement. Calculation of recoverable amount The recoverable amount of assets is the greater of their value in use and fair value less costs to sell. fair value is based on an estimate of the  amount that the group may obtain in a sale transaction on an arm’s length basis. in assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows  are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money   and the risks specific to the asset. for an asset that does not generate cash inflows largely independent of those from other assets, the  recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The group’s cash generating units are the  smallest identifiable groups of assets that generate cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or  groups of assets. Reversal of impairment An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss  is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net  of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised. (k) inventories inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value. cost is determined using the weighted average method. The cost of work  in progress and finished goods (ore inventories) is based on the cost of production and excludes borrowing costs . for this purpose, the costs of production include: • • • costs, materials and contractor expenses which are directly attributable to the extraction and processing of ore; depreciation of property, plant and equipment used in the extraction and processing of ore; and related production overheads (based on normal operating capacity). net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling expenses.  (l) Trade and other receivables current trade receivables are carried at the original invoice amount less provision made for impairment of these receivables. non-current  receivables are stated at amortised cost. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence  that the group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivable which on average, do not exceed  30 days. The amount of the provision is the difference between the carrying amount and the recoverable amount and this difference is  recognised in the income statement.  (m) share capital  ordinary shares are classified as equity. excess to par value of shares received upon issuance of shares is classified as share premium.  (n) Provisions  Provisions are recognised when the group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event. it is probable that an  outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. if the  effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate  that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. where  discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 67     financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) Mine closure cost Provisions for mine closure costs are made in respect of the estimated future costs of closure and restoration and for environmental  rehabilitation costs (which include the dismantling and demolition of infrastructure, removal of residual materials and remediation   of disturbed areas) in the accounting period when the related environmental disturbance occurs. The provision is discounted and the  unwinding of the discount is included in finance costs. At the time of establishing the provision, a corresponding asset is capitalised and   is depreciated over future production from the mine to which it relates. The provision is reviewed on an annual basis for changes in cost  estimates, discount rates and operating lives.  Workers’ profit sharing and other employee benefits in accordance with Peruvian legislation, group companies in Peru must provide for workers’ profit sharing equivalent to 8% of taxable  income in each year. This amount is charged to the income statement within personnel expenses (refer to note 11) and is considered  deductible for income tax purposes. The group has no pension or retirement benefit schemes. Share based payments The fair value of cash-settled share plans is recognised as a liability over the vesting period of the awards. Movements in that liability  between accounting dates are recognised as an expense. The fair value of the awards is taken to be the market value of the shares   at the date of award adjusted by a factor for anticipated relative Total shareholder Return (‘TsR’) performance. fair values are   subsequently remeasured at each accounting date to reflect the number of awards expected to vest based on the current and   anticipated TsR performance. Other other provisions are accounted for when the group has a legal or constructive obligation for which it is probable there will be an outflow   of resources for which the amount can be reliably estimated. (o) Trade payables  Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. (p) Borrowings  Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated at amortised cost;  any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the income statement over the  period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least  12 months after the balance sheet date. (q) contingencies contingent liabilities are not recognised in the financial statements and are disclosed in notes to the financial information unless their  occurrence is remote. contingent assets are not recognised in the financial statements, but they are disclosed in notes if they are deemed probable. (r) Revenue recognition The group is involved in production and sale of gold and silver from Doré bars and concentrate containing both gold and silver.   concentrate is sold directly to customers. Doré bars are sent to a third party for further refining into gold and silver which is then sold. Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the group and the revenue can be  reliably measured. Revenue associated with the sale of concentrate and gold and silver from Doré bars is recognised in the income statement when all  significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer, usually when title has passed to customer. Revenue excludes  any applicable sales taxes. The revenue is subject to adjustment based on inspection of the product by the customer. Revenue is initially recognised on a provisional  basis using the group’s best estimate of contained gold and silver. Any subsequent adjustments to the initial estimate of metal content are  recorded in revenue once they have been determined.  68 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) in addition, certain sales are provisionally priced where the selling price is subject to final adjustment at the end of a period normally  ranging from 15 to 90 days after the start of the delivery process to the customer, based on the market price at the relevant quotation   point stipulated in the contract. Revenue is initially recognised when the conditions set out above have been met, using market prices   at that date. The price exposure is considered to be an embedded derivative and hence separated from the sales contract at each   reporting date the provisionally priced metal is revalued based on the forward selling price for the quotational period stipulated   in the contract until the quotational period ends. The selling price of gold and silver can be measured reliably as these metals are   actively traded on the international exchanges. The revaluing of provisionally priced contracts is recorded as an adjustment to ‘revenue’. income from services provided to related parties (note 31) is recognised in income when services are provided. (s) finance income and costs finance income and expenses comprise interest expense on borrowings, the accumulation of interest on provisions, interest income on  funds invested, gains and losses from the change in fair value of derivative instruments, and gains and losses on the disposal of available- for-sale investments. interest income is recognised as it accrues, taking into account the effective yield on the asset. (t) income tax income tax for the year comprises current and deferred tax. income tax is recognised in the income statement except to the extent that   it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case it is recognised in equity. current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted at the balance sheet date, and  any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of  assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes, with the following exceptions:  • where the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a  business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, where the timing  of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the  foreseeable future. • Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the  liability is settled based on the tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset  can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. (u) financial instruments financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the group becomes party to the contracts that give rise to them and are classified as  loans, receivables or as available-for-sale financial assets, as appropriate. The group determines the classification of its financial assets and  liabilities at initial recognition and, where allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each financial year-end. when financial  assets and liabilities are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, being the transaction price plus, in the case of financial assets  not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs. The group considers whether a contract contains an  embedded derivative when the entity first becomes a party to it. The embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract if it is not  measured at fair value through profit or loss and when the economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host  contract. Reassessment only occurs if there is a change in the terms of the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows that would  otherwise be required. All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, being the date that the group commits to purchase  or sell the asset. Regular way transactions require delivery and receipt of assets within the timeframe generally established by regulation   or convention in the market place. The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification, as follows: HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 69         financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market, do  not qualify as trading assets and have not been designated as either fair value through profit and loss or available-for-sale. such assets are  carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method if the time value of money is significant. gains and losses are recognised in  the income statement when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are those non-derivative financial assets that are designated as such or are not classified as loans and  receivables, held-to-maturity investments or financial assets at fair value through profit and loss. After initial recognition, available-for-sale  financial assets are measured at fair value with gains or losses being recognised as a separate component of equity until the investment is  derecognised or until the investment is determined to be impaired at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in equity  is included in the income statement. Fair values The fair value of quoted investments is determined by reference to bid prices at the close of business on the balance sheet date.   where there is no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques. These include using recent arm’s length   market transactions; reference to the current market value of another instrument which is substantially the same; discounted   cash flow analysis and pricing models.  Impairment of financial assets The group assesses at each balance sheet date whether a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. Assets carried at amortised cost if there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on assets carried at amortised cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is  measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future  credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate  computed at initial recognition). The carrying amount of the asset is reduced, through the use of an allowance account. The amount of the  loss shall be recognised in administration costs. if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring  after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed. Any subsequent reversal of an impairment  loss is recognised in the income statement, to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the  reversal date. in relation to trade receivables, a provision for impairment is made when there is objective evidence (such as the probability  of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor) that the group will not be able to collect all of the amounts due under the  original terms of the invoice. The carrying amount of the receivable is reduced through use of an allowance account. impaired debts are  derecognised when they are assessed as irrecoverable. Assets carried at cost if there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on an unquoted equity instrument that is not carried at fair value because its fair  value cannot be reliably measured, or on a derivative asset that is linked to and must be settled by delivery of such an unquoted equity  instrument, has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present  value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Available-for-sale financial assets if an available-for-sale asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost (net of any principal payment and  amortisation) and its fair value is transferred from equity to the income statement. Reversals of impairment losses on debt instruments   are reversed through the income statement; if the increase in fair value of the instrument can be objectively related to an event occurring  after the impairment loss was recognised in profit or loss. Reversals in respect of equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are   not recognised in the income statement. 70 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities A financial asset or liability is generally derecognised when the contract that gives rise to it is settled, sold, cancelled or expires. where an  existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability  are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition   of a new liability, such that the difference in the respective carrying amounts together with any costs or fees incurred are recognised   in profit or loss. (v) Dividend distribution Dividend distribution to the company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the group’s financial statements in the period in which  the dividends are approved by the company’s shareholders. (w) cash and cash equivalents cash and cash equivalents are carried in the balance sheet at cost. for the purposes of the balance sheet, cash and cash equivalents  comprise cash on hand and deposits held with banks that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash within three months or less  and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value. for the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents as  defined above are shown net of outstanding bank overdrafts. (x) exceptional items exceptional items are those significant items which due to their nature or the expected infrequency of the events giving rise to them, need  to be disclosed separately on the face of the income statement to enable a better understanding of the financial performance of the group  and facilitate comparison with prior years. exceptional items mainly include: • • • • • impairments of assets, including goodwill assets held for sale, and property, plant and equipment. gains or losses arising on the disposal of subsidiaries, investments or property, plant and equipment. fair value gains or losses arising on financial instruments not held in the normal course of trading. Any gain or loss resulting from any restructuring within the group. The related tax impacts of these items. (y) comparatives where applicable, certain comparatives have been reclassified to present them in a comparable manner to the current period figures.  for the restatement of comparative figures in relation to the change in accounting policy for exploration expenditure, refer to note 3. 3 change in accounting policy of capitalisation of exploration expense During the year, management changed the group’s accounting policy relating to exploration and evaluation expenditures as  outlined below: • Projects in the development phase – exploration and evaluation costs are capitalised as tangible assets from the date that the Board  authorises the management to conduct a feasibility study. Previously, the group would commence capitalisation of these costs only from  the date the project’s feasibility study was approved and completed. Identification of resources – costs incurred in converting inferred resources to indicated and measured resources (of which reserves are  a component) are capitalised as incurred. Previously, these costs were expensed. costs incurred in identifying inferred resources continue  to be expensed as incurred. • Management believes that this change in accounting policy will enable improved matching of revenue and costs in the relevant period and  thereby better reflect the group’s economic performance. in addition, management believes that this change will ensure consistency with  its main peers, thereby enabling more relevant comparisons to be made.  According to iAs 8 ‘Accounting Policies, changes in Accounting estimates and errors’, the group has retrospectively applied this new policy  from 1 January 2002, the earliest date at which objective and reliable information existed in relation to the nature of the exploration  expenditure incurred, to enable them to calculate this adjustment.  HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 71     financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 3 change in accounting policy of capitalisation of exploration expense (...cont’d) The comparative amounts presented in this report have been restated in accordance with the new accounting policy as follows: income statement  Continuing operations cost of sales  gross profit  exploration expenses  Profit from continuing operations before net finance income/(cost),   foreign exchange (loss)/gain and income tax  Profit from continuing operations before income tax  income tax expense  Profit for the year from continuing operations  Attributable to: equity shareholders of the company  Minority shareholders  Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share from continuing operations   and for the year (expressed in us dollars per share)  Balance sheet  ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment  Deferred income tax assets    Total non-current assets  Current assets inventories  Total current assets  Total assets  EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Capital and reserves attributable to shareholders of the Parent other reserves  Retained earnings  Minority interest  Total equity  Total equity and liabilities  (Reported)  Year ended  (Restated)  Year ended    31 December  31 December  2006  us$000  2006  us$000  effect of  change in  accounting   policy  us$000 (76,649)  134,597  (20,866)  (77,829)  133,417  (19,026)  1,180 1,180 (1,840) 68,914  64,136  (28,695)  35,441  69,574  64,796  (28,893)  35,903  41,288  (5,847)  41,712  (5,809)  (660) (660) 198 (462) (424) (38) 0.17  0.17  – (Reported)  As at  (Restated)  As at    31 December  31 December  2006  us$000  2006  us$000  effect of  change in  accounting   policy  us$000 118,413  15,704  159,920  141,387  7,920  175,110  (22,974) 7,784 (15,190) 16,533  16,405  507,696  507,824  667,961  683,279  (128) (128) (15,318) (205,112)  (205,039)  152,577  142,810  14,489  9,011  489,331  504,649  667,961  683,279  (73) (9,767) (5,478) (15,318) (15,318) 4 segment reporting The group’s activities are principally related to mining operations which involve exploration, production and sale of gold and silver.  Products are subject to the same risks and returns and are sold through the same distribution channels. The group has a number of  activities that exist solely to support mining operations including power generation and services. As such, the group has only one business  segment as its primary reporting segment. The group operates in various countries including Peru, Argentina, Mexico, chile and the united  states of America. Therefore, the geographical segment is the group’s secondary reporting format. 72 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 4 segment reporting (...cont’d) (a) Revenue Revenue for the year is allocated based on the country in which the customer is located. There are no inter-segment revenues. usA  Peru  Mexico  Belgium  canada  germany  united Kingdom  chile  Total  The allocation of revenue based on the country in which the asset is located is as follows. Peru  Argentina  Mexico  Total  (b) Profit for the year The group has no significant inter-segment transactions. Profit for year is based on country of operation as follows: Year ended 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 158,092  48,147  47,919  22,415  9,606  9,370  8,202  1,270  58,719 68 116,034 – 717 – 35,708 – 305,021  211,246 Year ended 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 303,377  1,270  374  211,246 – – 305,021  211,246 Peru  cayman islands  Argentina  Mexico  chile  usA  united Kingdom  Total  Year ended 31 December 2007  Before   exceptional Exceptional items US$000 items US$000   exceptional  exceptional  items  us$000  items  us$000  Total  US$000  (Restated)  Year ended 31 December 2006 Before  94,415 68 (5,689) (11,403) (2,718) (1,212)  3,919 2,454 393 – – – 8 680 96,869  461  (5,689)  (11,403)  (2,718)  (1,204)  4,599  58,808  (2,756)  (10,745)  (3,920)  (1,613)  (778)  1,767  (3,827)  (1,033)  –  –  –  –  –  Total  us$000 54,981 (3,789) (10,745) (3,920) (1,613) (778) 1,767 77,380 3,535 80,915  40,763  (4,860)  35,903 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 73                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 4 segment reporting (...cont’d) (c) Total segment assets  Total segment assets, which exclude income tax assets, are allocated based on where the assets are located: Peru  cayman islands  Argentina  Mexico  chile  usA  united Kingdom  Total segment assets  Deferred income tax assets    income tax receivable  Total  (d) capital expenditure1  capital expenditure is allocated based on where the assets are located: Peru  Argentina  Mexico  chile  usA  united Kingdom  Total  As at 31 December 2007  US$000  234,667  6  194,792  37,915  972  234  329,263  797,849  22,400  1,003  (Restated)  2006  us$000 139,117 11,134 75,674 12,340 580 162 434,218 673,225 7,920 2,134 821,252  683,279 Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  68,226  62,929  13,386  43  49  105  (Restated)  2006  us$000 34,413 36,155 8,191 67 40 4 144,738  78,870 1   The amounts shown above exclude increases in the mine closure asset amounting to us$1,056,000 (2006: us$1,810,000). Refer to note 16. (e) Total segment liabilities Total segment liabilities, which exclude income tax liabilities, are allocated based on where the liabilities are located: Peru  cayman islands  Argentina  Mexico  chile  usA  united Kingdom  Total segment liabilities  Deferred income tax liabilities  income tax payable  Total  74 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 As at 31 December 2007  US$000  80,720  –  97,853  4,192  267  304  1,927  185,263  9,091  10,850  2006  us$000 95,190 22,576 35,911 1,923 99 48 6,428 162,175 4,026 12,429 205,204  178,630                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 4 segment reporting (...cont’d) (f) Depreciation1 Depreciation is allocated based on where the assets are located: Peru  Argentina  Mexico  chile  usA  united Kingdom  Total  Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  19,170  4,818  1,940  19  29  24  (Restated)  2006  us$000 18,447 1,032 44 3 14 – 26,000  19,540 1   includes us$861,000 (2006: us$850,000) of depreciation charged on equipment used to construct the mine capitalised as property, plant and equipment  during the construction of the Moris and san José mines.  (g) non-cash expenses non-cash expenses for the year based on country of operation were as follows: Year ended 31 December 2007  Year ended 31 December 2006 Before exceptional Exceptional items US$000 items US$000 Before    exceptional  exceptional  items  us$000  items  us$000  Total  US$000  Peru  united Kingdom  usA  Total  – – – – 1,501 71 – 1,572 1,501  71  –  1,572  226  –  –  226  5,462  –  1,033  6,495  Total  us$000 5,688 – 1,033 6,721 5 acquisitions (a) Business combination Minera Colorada S.A.C. on 30 June 2006, the group acquired a 30% interest in Minera colorada s.A.c. (‘colorada’), an exploration company, from cementos  Pacasmayo s.A.A. (‘Pacasmayo’) (a related party) for us$240,000 in cash. The group’s interest was deemed to be a controlling interest  because of the group’s demonstrable ability to govern its financial and operating policies so as to obtain benefits from its activities.  As at 31 December 2006, it was concluded that the project was not commercially viable and accordingly the group impaired in full the  goodwill which arose on acquisition of us$230,000 and related assets of us$113,000. on 30 september 2007, the group sold its shares in colorada for us$14,000 to cementos Pacasmayo s.A.A. (refer to note 31(c)). no further disclosures have been provided since amounts involved are not considered significant in relation to the financial statements   of the group. (b) Acquisition of assets Mina Moris on 30 June 2006 Minera Hochschild Mexico, s.A. de c.v. (‘MHM’) and eXMin, s.A. de c.v. (‘eXMin’) entered into an agreement to purchase  the assets and related liabilities of santa Maria de Moris mine (‘Mina Moris’) for us$6 million. MHM agreed to pay us$4.2 million (70%  share) and exmin agreed to pay us$1.8 million (30% share). MHM and eXMin also incurred pre-acquisition costs of us$0.8 million, which  has been treated as a part of the consideration for the acquisition of these assets. eXMin’s contribution to the project has been funded by  a loan from the group and the proceeds from purchase of shares in eXMin Resources inc. by the group (refer to note 18). These shares were  issued at a discount of 20% to the market price, resulting in an unrealised gain on issue of these shares of us$0.3 million, which has reduced  the cost of acquisition of the net assets for the group.  HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 75                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 5 acquisitions (...cont’d) The assets and liabilities of Mina Moris at the date of acquisition were as follows: Plant and equipment  Mining properties  Land and buildings  supplies  Provision for mine closure costs  Total  us$000 3,255 3,355 1,432 248 (1,830) 6,460 Pallancata on 3 July 2006, the group entered into an agreement with Minera oro vega s.A.c. (‘Minorva’) to form an entity in order to purchase the  mining rights for the Pallancata properties located in the coronel castañeda District, Parinacochas province, Ayacucho (department in  Peru) from Minorva. on 10 July 2006, Pallancata Holdings s.A.c. and Minorva incorporated Minera suyamarca s.A.c (‘suyamarca’), with the  group being the operator of the project through a 60% controlling interest in this company.  The group’s initial contribution was us$6.0 million (us$3.0 million paid in 2006 and us$3.0 million paid in 2007) for the development of  the project and Minorva’s contribution was in the form of mining rights and an associated us$1.4 million liability to Minorva representing  Minorva’s payables to third parties, at an agreed net value of us$4.0 million. further, the group had agreed to fund the cost of construction  of the mine in full, up to an operating capacity of 1,000 tonnes per day. As a result, the total cost of acquisition was determined by the  group to be us$9.7 million (us$4 million of the aforementioned contribution from Minorva and us$5.7 million representing Minorva’s share  in the net assets on construction of the mine to be paid by the group). us$11.1 million of this consideration has been allocated to the mining  rights and us$1.4 million towards the liability acquired. The us$5.7 million has been treated as deferred consideration. on 12 october 2006, suyamarca purchased the mining rights of four additional properties in the Pallancata project area from Minorva for  us$89,000 and assumed a liability of us$140,000.  During 2007, suyamarca paid the us$1.4 million liability to Minorva (being the party which has the legal mortgage with the third parties)  and Minorva subsequently settled this liability. further significant development activities were carried out in 2007 resulting in the  reduction in the deferred consideration to us$1,326,000 as at the end of 2007.  6 Revenue gold (from Doré bars)  silver (from Doré bars)  concentrate  services  Total  The concentrate sold contained: gold  silver  other minerals  Total  76 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 105,975  64,713  134,212  121  70,498 23,929 116,751 68 305,021  211,246 Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  19,275  114,127  810  2006  us$000 21,953 94,208 590 134,212  116,751                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 6 Revenue (...cont’d) included within revenue is us$6,303,000 provisional pricing adjustments representing the change in the fair value of embedded derivatives  (2006: us$9,872,000) arising on sales of concentrates and doré bars (refer to notes 2(r) and 21(2)). The total volumes of gold and silver sold are as follows: gold  silver  7 cost of sales included in cost of sales are:  Depreciation  Amortisation of software licences  Personnel expenses  Mining royalty (note 37)  Provision for slow moving and obsolescence of supplies  Mining rights  change in products in process and finished goods    8 administrative expenses Personnel expenses  Professional fees  social and community welfare expenses1  Lease rentals  Travel expenses  communications  indirect taxes  Depreciation  Amortisation of software licences  contribution to Peruvian government (note 26)  Technology and systems  Termination benefits  security  supplies  other  Total  Year ended  31 December 2007  k oz  2006  k oz 198  13,670  190 10,403 Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  24,679  6  20,377  4,218  –  613  (23,591)  (Restated)  2006  us$000 17,697 – 12,028 3,258 303 402 (4,031) Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  32,877  15,159  4,317  1,969  2,823  356  1,606  460  65  940  1,744  735  320  332  5,464  2006  us$000 18,486 5,210 2,307 1,275 534 327 923 993 – 800 433 639 322 253 4,131 69,167  36,633 1   Represents amounts expended by the group on social and community welfare activities surrounding its mining units. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 77                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 9 exploration expenses Mine site exploration1 Arcata  Ares  selene  Pallancata  san José  Moris  Prospects2 Peru  Argentina  chile  Generative3 Peru  Argentina  Mexico  chile  usA  south Africa    .  Mining rights  Personnel  Other  Total  .  Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  (Restated)  2006  us$000 930  1,657  987  –  264  112  3,950  1,805  599  312  2,716  959  3,149  6,491  346  110  104  11,159  641  5,272  2,990  447 1,527 99 1,443 – – 3,516 411 – – 411 1,676 2,826 2,796 1,018 150 – 8,466 491 4,873 1,269 26,728  19,026 1   Mine site exploration is performed with the purpose of identifying potential minerals within an existing mine site, with the goal of maintaining or  extending the mine’s life. once an inferred resource has been identified, costs incurred converting it to indicated and measured resources are capitalised. 2   Prospects expenditures relate to detailed geological evaluations in order to determine zones which have mineralisation potential that is economically  3  viable for exploration. exploration expenditure is generally incurred in the following areas: detail mapping, detail sampling, geophysics, identification of  local targets and reconnaissance drilling.  generative expenditure is very early stage exploration expenditure related to the basic evaluation of the region to identify prospects areas that have  geological conditions necessary to contain mineral deposits. Related activities include regional and field reconnaissance, satellite images, compilation of  public information and identification of exploration targets. The following table lists the liabilities (generally payables) outstanding at the year end, which relate to the exploration activities of group  companies engaged only in exploration. Liabilities related to exploration activities incurred by group operating companies are not included  since it is not possible to separate the liabilities related to exploration activities of these companies from their operating liabilities.  Liabilities related to exploration activities  78 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 709  320                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 9 exploration expenses (...cont’d) cash flows of exploration activities are as follow: Payments  10 selling expenses Transportation of Doré, concentrates and maritime freight  sales commissions  Personnel expenses  warehouse services  other  Total  11 personnel expenses salaries and wages1  workers’ profit sharing2  other legal contributions  Termination benefits  statutory holiday payments   executive Long-Term incentive Plan (note 25 footnote 2)  other  Total  Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 13,486  8,649 Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 1,559  651  82  191  297  2,780  2,110 548 77 152 300 3,187 Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 35,815  11,621  6,566  1,803  1,960  799  2,033  21,125 8,293 2,484 1,313 1,244 – 1,356 60,597  35,815 1   included in salaries and wages is the Director’s remuneration (refer to note 31(b)).  2   in accordance with Peruvian Labour Regulations, the Peruvian companies of the group are required to pay 8% of the taxable profit for the year   to their employees. Personnel expenses are distributed as follows: cost of sales (note 7)  Administrative expenses (note 8)  exploration expenses (note 9)  selling expenses (note 10)  Property, plant and equipment  Total  Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  20,377  32,877  5,272  82  1,989  2006  us$000 12,028 18,486 4,873 77 351  60,597  35,815 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 79                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 11 personnel expenses (...cont’d) Average number of employees for 2007 and 2006 were as follows:  Peru  Argentina  Mexico  chile  usA  united Kingdom  Total  Year ended  31 December 2007  2006 1,020  512  94  16  4  11  1,657  887 274 18 6 3  1 1,189 12 other income and other expenses Year ended 31 December 2007  Year ended 31 December 2006 Before exceptional Exceptional items US$000 items US$000 Before    exceptional  exceptional  items  us$000  items  us$000  Total  US$000  Other income: Decrease in provision for mine closure1    Recovery of expenses  income from mine concession  gain on sale of property, plant and equipment  Lease rentals  Reversal of impairment of supplies  Recognition of assets on restructuring2   other  Total  Other expenses: impairment of sipán assets held for sale3  Loss on sale of investments4   Loss on sale of MHc (subsidiary)5  Loss on sale of sipán (subsidiary)6  Loss on maintenance of equipment  Penalty on cancellation of contract  Provision for obsolescence of supplies  impairment of colorada assets  impairment of receivable from seAL/electroperú  Loss on sale of inmobiliaria cnP  Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment  cost of services  other  2,647 891 135 – 235 355 – 1,804 6,067 – – – – (713) (13) – – – – – (372) (1,301) 450 – – – – – 482 – 932 – – – (1,034)  – – – – – – (467) – – 3,097  891  135  –  235  355  482  1,804  6,999  –  –  –  (1,034)  (713)  (13)  –  –  –  –  (467)  (372)  (1,301)  2,812  791  151  –  90  –  –  1,430  5,274  –  –  –  –  (369)  (971)  (377)  (113)  (113)  –  (489)  (1,438)  –  –  –  94  –  –  –  –  94  (2,983)  (2,249)  (991)  –  –  –  –  (230)  –  (42)  –  –  –  Total  us$000 2,812 791 151 94 90 – – 1,430 5,368 (2,983) (2,249) (991) – (369) (971) (377) (343) (113) (42) – (489) (1,438) Total  (2,399) (1,501) (3,900)  (3,870)  (6,495)  (10,365) 1   Decreases in provision for mine closure costs are recorded in ‘other income’ where the mine to which it relates has fully depreciated the mine  rehabilitation asset but the closure and rehabilitation costs are yet to be incurred, and there is a reduction in the estimate of the total mine closure cost.  out of the 2007 amount, us$450,000 represents a reduction in cost (being the vAT component now deemed to be recoverable) due to the transfer of the  mine rehabilitation provision from Minera sipan to Minera Ares as part of the internal restructuring prior to the disposal of Minera sipan.  2   Represents vAT assets that will now be recoverable due to transfer of assets from Minera sipan to Minera Ares as a result of the internal restructuring. 3   in December 2006 an appraisal of the assets of compañía Minera sipán s.A.c. was performed resulting in an impairment of a portion of these assets (refer  to note 30).  4   During the 12 months ended 31 December 2006 the group disposed of 16,585,047 shares in inversiones Pacasmayo (refer to note 18) for us$6,350,000 to  greystone corporation (a related party). These shares were carried at us$21,133,000, including an unrealised fair value gain of us$12,534,000 which had  been recorded in equity. The disposal of these shares, after recycling the unrealised gain through the income statement, resulted in a loss of  us$2,249,000. 80 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 12 other income and other expenses (...cont’d) 5    on 15 June 2006, the group’s wholly owned subsidiary, Mauricio Hochschild & cía. Ltda. s.A.c. (‘MHc’), was sold to greystone corporation (a related party)  for us$1,000,000, plus the benefit of a us$2,801,000 loan payable by MHc to Ardsley corporation (a subsidiary of the group) which had previously been  eliminated on consolidation, resulting in total consideration received of us$3,801,000. This disposal resulted in a loss to the group of us$991,000.   The book value of the individual assets and liabilities disposed of were as follows: Available for sale financial assets carried at fair value*  Less: unrealised fair value gain on assets recorded in equity  other assets  other liabilities†  net book value of assets and liabilities disposed   us$000  15,077 (10,310) 344 (319) 4,792 * The available-for-sale financial assets disposed of represent 11,829,971 shares in inversiones Pacasmayo (refer to note 18).  †  Does not include the us$2,801,000 loan payable by MHc to Ardsley corporation as this loan was eliminated on consolidation and therefore the disposal  of this loan does not impact upon the liabilities of the consolidated balance sheet of the group.  6   on 28 December 2007, the group’s wholly owned subsidiary, compañía Minera sipan was sold to Avignon Business corporation (a third party) for  us$199,996. This disposal resulted in a loss to the group of us$1,034,000.   The book value of the individual assets and liabilities disposed of are as follows:   income tax receivable (refer to note 35(a))    other assets    net book value of assets disposed     for details of tax exposures and contingent liabilities assumed by Avignon, refer note 35(a). 13 finance income and finance costs us$000  1,205  29 1,234 Year ended 31 December 2007 Year ended 31 December 2006 Finance income: interest on time deposits1  gain from changes in the fair value of financial instruments2  interest on loans to minority shareholders (note 19)  Discount on purchase of eXMin shares3   interest on loans to related parties (note 31)  interest received on bonds and equity securities  Dividends received  interest on loans to third parties  other  Total  Finance costs: interest on bank loans and long-term debt  unwind of discount rate4  Bank commissions  Loss from changes in the fair value of financial instruments  impairment of available-for-sale financial assets  interest on loans from related parties (note 31)  other  Total  Before exceptional Exceptional items US$000 items US$000 Before    exceptional  exceptional  items  us$000  items  us$000  Total  US$000  17,169 – 2,324 – – – – 118 172 – 4,331 – 1,143 – – – – – 17,169  4,331  2,324  1,143  –  –  –  118  172  19,783 5,474 25,257  (5,966) (1,227) – – – – (324) (7,517) – – – – (71) – – (5,966)  (1,227)  –  –  (71)  –  (324)  4,053  –  –  –  1,226  217  147  205  140  5,988  (8,832)  (1,441)  (854)  (345)  –  (5)  (560)  (71 ) (7,588)  (12,037)  –  918  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  918  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  Total  us$000 4,053 918 – – 1,226 217 147 205 140 6,906 (8,832) (1,441) (854) (345) – (5) (560) (12,037)  Mainly corresponds to interest on liquidity funds (refer to note 22). 1  2   Mainly corresponds to the change in fair value of 2,475,355 warrants over the same number of shares in fortuna silver Mine inc. (refer to note 21(a)).  on 9 July 2007 the group acquired 7,875,000 common shares of eXMin for us$3 million. in addition, on the same date, the group converted an  3  outstanding loan receivable from eXMin of us$1.57 million into 4,127,231 common shares. The common shares were acquired at a discount of 20%   to the market price, resulting in a gain on the issue of shares.  4   Mainly corresponds to unwind of the discount on the provision for mine closure of us$1,134,000 (2006: us$1,019,000) (refer to note 25). HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 81                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 13 finance income and finance costs (...cont’d) interest income and expense from assets and liabilities that are not at fair value through the profit and loss are as follows: Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 19,611  (5,966)  13,645  5,484  (8,837)  (3,353)  (Restated)  Year ended 31 December 2006 Before  interest income from financial assets that are not at fair value through the profit and loss  interest expense from financial liabilities that are not at fair value through the profit and loss  Total  14 income tax expense Year ended 31 December 2007 Before exceptional Exceptional items1 US$000 items US$000   exceptional  exceptional  items  us$000  items  us$000  Total  US$000  Total  us$000 current tax: current tax charge from continuing operations  Deferred taxation: origination and reversal of temporary differences from   continuing operations (note 28)  44,933 44,933 – – 44,933  44,933  31,912  31,912  28  28  31,940 31,940 (11,641) 1,299 (10,342)  (11,641) 1,299 (10,342)  (4,371)  (4,371)  (651)  (651)  (5,022) (5,022) withholding taxes  1,161 – 1,161  1,975  –  1,975 Total taxation charge in the income statement  34,453 1,299 35,752  29,516  (623)  28,893 1   This amount corresponds to the related tax impact of exceptional items (refer to note 2(x)).  The weighted average statutory income tax rate was 29.7% for 2007 and 30.2% for 2006. This is calculated as the average of the statutory  tax rates applicable in the countries in which the group operates, weighted by the profit/(loss) before tax of the subsidiaries in the  respective countries as included in the consolidated financial statements. The change in the weighted average statutory income tax rate is due to a change in the weighting of profit/(loss) before tax in the various  jurisdictions in which the group operates. 82 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                         o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 14 income tax expense (...cont’d) The tax on the group’s profit before tax differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the weighted average tax rate  applicable to profits of the consolidated companies as follows: Profit before taxation from continuing operations    Profit before tax  At average statutory income tax rate of 29.7% (2006: 30.2%)  expenses not deductible for tax purposes  non-taxable income  Deferred tax recognised on special investment regime1  Recognition of previously unrecognised deferred tax assets2  net deferred tax assets generated in the year not recognised3   change in tax regime4  Deferred tax on unremitted earnings  withholding taxes  Recognition of deferred tax assets on restructuring  other  At average effective income tax rate of 30.6% (2006: 44.6%)  Taxation charge attributable to continuing operations  Total taxation charge in the income statement  Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  (Restated)  2006  us$000 116,667  64,796 116,667  64,796 34,598  2,381  (505)  (4,479)  (2,917)  4,672  3,403  –  1,161  (767)  (1,795)  19,553 4,124 (170) – – 2,552 – 397 1,975 – 462 35,752  28,893 35,752  28,893 35,752  28,893 1  corresponds to the deferred tax income asset recognised on additional tax losses generated during the year due to 50% of the double deduction in  santa cruz (refer to note (i) below) claimed during the year for tax purposes. 2  Mainly corresponds to tax effect of certain mine closure expenses as they are now expected to be deducted from taxable income, when paid.  3  Mainly corresponds to the tax losses arising in exploration companies for which deferred income tax assets are not recognised due to the uncertainty   of generating taxable income in the future.  4  corresponds to the effect of the change in the Mexican tax regime (refer to note (ii) below). (i) special investment regime Minera santa cruz benefits from a special investment regime that allows for a double deduction in calculating its corporate income tax  liability, in respect of all costs relating to prospecting, exploration and metallurgical analysis, pilot plants and other expenses incurred for  feasibility studies of projects. in this regard, the total investment eligible for additional deduction amounts to approximately 79,680,000  Argentinian pesos (us$26,367,000 and us$25,595,000 as at 31 December 2006 and 2007, respectively). As this additional deduction does  not affect either taxable profit or accounting profit on initial recognition, no deferred tax was recognised as per requirements of iAs 12  ‘income Taxes’. However, as per the rules in Argentina, following commencement of operations, this amount can now be claimed in equal  amounts over one to five years. The group has decided to make this claim over two years and hence 50% of the available deduction has  been included in the tax losses for the year which are expected to be recovered based on future taxable profits that will be generated in  this company. Accordingly, as at 31 December 2007 the net deferred income tax asset of the company increased by us$4,479,000.  (ii) change in Mexican tax regime  on 28 september 2007, the Mexican government enacted a bill for tax reform that significantly changed the current income tax structure  in Mexico. effective 1 January 2008 the tax reform requires companies to pay the greater of a business flat tax (‘ieTu’ as abbreviated in  spanish) or the current income tax structure (‘isR’ as abbreviated in spanish).  The group has performed an analysis of the future impact of this tax reform on its Mexican companies and has determined that the  santa Maria de Moris s.A. de c.v. (the operator of the Moris mine) will be required to pay ieTu in each period until the end of the mine’s   life. Therefore, as at 31 December 2007, the group recognised a deferred tax liability in connection with ieTu of us$3,403,000 due   to the resulting reduction in the amount of capital allowances arising on the investment in the mine to date.  HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 83                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 15 Basic and diluted earnings per share earnings per share (‘ePs’) is calculated by dividing profit for the year attributable to equity shareholders of the company by the   weighted average number of ordinary shares issued during the year. in 2006, the ePs calculation has assumed that the number   of ordinary shares issued resulting from the share exchange agreement for the acquisition of the cayman Holding companies   have been in issue throughout 2006. The company has no dilutive potential ordinary shares. As at 31 December 2007 and 2006, earnings per share have been calculated as follows: Profit for the year and from continuing operations attributable to equity holders of the company (us$000)  weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (thousands)  Basic and diluted earning/(loss) per share from: Before exceptional items (us$)  exceptional items (us$)  Total for the year and from continuing operations (us$)  Year ended  31 December (Restated)  2006 2007  85,073  307,350  41,712 242,867 0.27  0.01  0.28  0.19 (0.02) 0.17 84 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                         o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 16 property, plant and equipment Year ended 31 December 2006 Cost At 1 January 2006, as reported  change in accounting policy   At 1 January 2006, as restated  Additions  change in discount rate  Disposals  impairment of assets  Transfers and other movements  change in mine closure estimate  foreign exchange    exploration   and   Mining  properties  and  evaluation  development   costs  us$000  costs  us$000  Land and  buildings  us$000  Plant and   equipment  us$000    Mine closure  asset  us$000  vehicles  us$000    construction  in progress  and capital  advances  us$000  –  636  40,638  23,053  636  1,705  –  –  –  (1,059)  –  –  63,691  41,298  –  –  –  1,059  –  (37)  17,798  –  17,798  748  –  (203)  –  5,393  –  (30)  42,294  –  42,294  6,369  –  (564)  2  5,388  –  (33)  1,015  –  1,015  498  –  (110)  –  132  –  (7)  33,702  –  33,702  1,810  (636)  –  –  –  (360)  –  6,604  –  6,604  28,252  –  (84)  –  (10,913)  –  (8)  Total  us$000 142,051 23,689 165,740 80,680 (636) (961) 2 – (360) (115) At 31 December 2006, as restated  1,282  106,011  23,706  53,456  1,528  34,516  23,851  244,350 Accumulated depreciation At 1 January 2006  change in accounting policy   At 1 January 2006, as restated  Depreciation for the year  Disposals  impairment of assets  foreign exchange  At 31 December 2006, as restated  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  26,423  1,293  27,716  9,644  –  –  –  6,560  –  6,560  2,951  (81)  –  (13)  19,277  –  19,277  5,650  (360)  2  (15)  37,360  9,417  24,554  390  –  390  189  (47)  –  (4)  528  29,998  –  29,998  1,106  –  –  –  31,104  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  82,648 1,293 83,941 19,540 (488) 2 (32) 102,963 Net book amount at 31 December 2006, as restated  1,282  68,651  14,289  28,902  1,000  3,412  23,851  141,387 Year ended 31 December 2007 cost At 1 January 2007  Additions  change in discount rate  Disposals  sale of subsidiary – colorada   change in mine closure estimate  Transfers and other movements  foreign exchange  At 31 December 2007  Accumulated depreciation At 1 January 2007  Depreciation for the year  Disposals  sale of subsidiary – colorada   foreign exchange  At 31 December 2007  Net book amount at 31 December 2007   6,034  107,684  1,282  8,279  –  –  –  –  (3,535)  8  106,011  48,004  –  –  –  –  3,535  161  23,706  1,004  –  (110)  –  –  40,717  118  53,456  9,450  –  (2,221)  (2)  –  45,114  149  1,528  400  –  (104)  –  –  976  24  34,516  1,056  2,611  –  –  105  –  –  23,851  77,601  –  (6)  –  –  (86,807)  (620)  244,350 145,794 2,611 (2,441) (2) 105 – (160) 6,034  157,711  65,435  105,946  2,824  38,288  14,019  390,257 –  –  –  –  –  –  37,360  12,665  –  –  2  50,027  9,417  3,548  (110)  –  3  12,858  52,577  24,554  8,767  (1,615)  (2)  45  31,749  74,197  528  421  (82)  –  (7)  860  1,964  31,104  599  –  –  –  31,703  6,585  –  –  –  –  (2)  (2)  102,963 26,000 (1,807) (2) 41 127,195 14,021  263,062 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 85                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 17 intangibles Cost Balance at 1 January and 31 December 2006  Additions  Balance at 31 December 2007 Accumulated amortisation Balance at 1 January and 31 December 2006  Amortisation for the year  Balance at 31 December 2007  net book value as at 31 December 2006 Net book value as at 31 December 2007 goodwill  us$000  software  licences  us$000  2,091  –  2,091 –  –  –  2,091  2,091 –  876  876 –  71  71  –  805 Total  us$000 2,091 876 2,967 – 71 71 2,091 2,896 The carrying amount of goodwill is reviewed annually to determine whether it is in excess of its value-in-use. The value-in-use is  determined at the cash-generating unit level, in this case being the san José project, by discounting the expected cash flows estimated   by management over the life of the mine.  The key assumptions used for its calculation are as follows: • • • • • Recoverable reserves and resources. gold and silver prices. cash costs and inflation including costs to convert resources into reserves and mine closure costs. Discount rates. Production capacity. Recoverable reserves and resources are based on the proven and probable reserves and resources in existence at the end of the year.  gold and silver prices are based on external market consensus prices. cash costs are based on management’s best estimate over the life of the mine.  Discount rates are calculated considering the weighted average cost of capital and also reflect management’s estimate of the risk attached  to the specific projects and the country in which it is based. Pre-tax discount rates are applied and for the san José project, management  deems it appropriate to use 12.4% (2006: 14%) as the pre-tax rate.  Production capacity reflects the rate of production at which the mine is expected to operate during its life.  The calculation of value-in-use are most sensitive to the following assumptions: • • • Recoverable reserves and resources. future prices of gold and silver. Discount rates. Management believe that no reasonably possible change in any of these assumptions would cause the carrying value of the goodwill to  materially exceed its recoverable amount. However, as the group’s business relates to the mining and processing of uncertain amounts   of finite resources, it is possible that impairments of certain elements of goodwill may occur at some stage in the future as resources  are depleted.  86 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                     o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 18 available-for-sale financial assets Beginning balance  Additions1  fair value change  impairment recorded in the income statement  foreign exchange  Disposals  Ending balance  Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 6,285  7,384  (398)  (71)  1,900  –  26,267 3,102 12,973 – 398 (36,455) 15,100  6,285 1   The amount represents the fair value of shares at the date of acquisition and includes the us$1,143,000 gain arising from the purchase of eXMin shares   at a discount to the market price (refer to note 13(3)). Available-for-sale financial assets include the following: equity securities – listed canadian companies  Bonds  Total  The breakdown of the investments in equity securities held is as follows (number of shares): Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  15,080  20  15,100  2006  us$000 6,265 20 6,285 inversiones  Pacasmayo  inmobiliaria  cnP    Rio fortuna   silver   Mine  fortuna  River  eXMin  Resources   inc.  ventura  gold   corp.  Mirasol  Resources  Ltd. number of shares held at 1 January 2006  Additions  Disposals  share consolidation  number of shares held at 31 December 2006  Additions  Number of shares held at 31 December 2007  700,141  1,990,800  2,475,355    26,183,568    2,231,450   (28,415,018)  –  –  (700,141)  –  –  –  (1,327,200)  –  –  3,435,278  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  – – – – –  –  – –  663,600  2,475,355  3,435,278  – 14,952,209  –  –  –  – 100,000  500,000 – 663,600 2,475,355 18,387,487 100,000 500,000 During 2006, the 13.9% interest in inversiones Pacasmayo (‘iPsA’), a non-actively traded investment, was sold for us$6.35 million to  greystone corporation (a related party), with the balance being sold as part of the disposal of MHc (refer to note 12(4) and 12(5)). The addition in the equity investment in eXMin (20.3%, 2006: 4.46%) is due to the common shares purchases occurring on 17 June 2007  (213,660 common shares), 9 July 2007 (12,002,231 common shares) and 5 December 2007 (2,736,318 common shares). The last two purchases  were made in accordance with the strategic Alliance Agreement signed with eXMin. This investment is treated as an available-for-sale  financial asset on the basis that we do not exercise significant influence over eXMin.  The fair value of these listed shares is determined by reference to published price quotations in an active market. Available-for-sale financial assets are denominated in the following currencies: canadian dollar  us dollar  Total  2007  US$000  15,080  20  15,100  2006  us$000 6,265 20 6,285 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 87                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 19 trade and other receivables Trade receivables1  Advances to suppliers  Prepaid expenses  value Added Tax (vAT)2  Loan to minority shareholder3  Due from minority shareholder4  Receivables from related parties (note 31)  Loans to employees  Assigned funds5  interest receivable6  other  Provision for impairment7  Total  As at 31 December 2007  2006   Non-current US$000 Current  non-current  us$000  US$000  current  us$000 – – 847 5,698 19,110 – – 449 30 – – 56,820  9,162  2,347  31,052  15,100  16,927  –  434  –  1,198  1,688  26,134 – 134,728  (548)  26,134 134,180  –  –  152  8,934  8,166  –  –  169  6  –  –  17,427  –  17,427  25,216 7,412 1,508 6,562 2,436 – 1,091 487 –  2,203 1,128 48,043 (451) 47,592 1  At 31 December 2007, trade accounts receivable are mainly composed of amounts receivables from consorcio Minero s.A. us$20,226,000,   Traxys Belgium sA/nv of us$14,728,000 and norddeutsche Affinerie Ag of us$8,768,000. Trade receivables are denominated in us dollars. 2  This includes an amount of us$24,842,000 (2006: us$10,214,000) of value added taxes paid in the development of the san Jose Project that   will be recovered through the future sales of gold and silver by Minera santa cruz s.A. 3  The effective interest rate on non-current receivable was between 7.86 % and 8.21% in 2007 (8.18% in 2006) (refer to note 38(f)).  4  corresponds to capital contributions due from minority shareholder of Minera santa cruz s.A. (Minera Andes) of us$16,927,000. 5  Assigned funds are time deposits that guarantee short-term sales commitments to certain customers. The deposits are held for more than   12 months and are not accessible to the group.  6  Mainly corresponds to interest receivable on JP Morgan liquidity funds (refer to note 22(1)). 7  includes provision for impairment of other receivables of us$548,000 as at 31 December 2007 (2006: provision for impairment of other   receivables of us$340,000 and vAT of us$111,000). The fair values of trade and other receivables approximate their book value. Movements in the provision for impairment of receivables: At 1 January 2006  charge for the year  At 31 December 2006  charge for the year  utilised  At 31 December 2007  As at 31 December, the ageing analysis of trade and other receivables is as follows: Year  2007  2006  88 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 individually   collectively  impaired  us$000  impaired   us$000  Total  us$000 340  111  451  208  (111)  548  –  –  –  –  –  –  340 111 451 208 (111) 548   neither past  due nor   More than  30 days  us$000  impaired  us$000  30 to  60 days  us$000  over  60 days  us$000  Total  receivable  before  impairment  us$000 160,314  65,019  –  –  –  –  548  451  160,862 65,470                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 20 inventories finished goods (concentrates)  Products in process  Raw materials  supplies and spare parts  Provision for obsolescence of supplies  Total  As at 31 December 2007  US$000  3,551  29,802  494  13,563  47,410  (398)  47,012  (Restated)  2006  us$000 7,921 1,841 15 7,607 17,384 (851) 16,533 finished goods include only concentrates. Doré is an alloy containing a variable mixture of silver and gold and minor impurities delivered in  form of bar to refiners and is considered as a product in process. The refined products are then sold to customers. concentrate is a product  containing sulphides with variable content of base and precious metals and are sold to smelters.  The amount of the Doré on hand at year-end included in products in process is us$3,160,000 (2006: us$1,393,000). As part of the management’s short-term financing policies, the group acquires pre-shipment loans which are guaranteed by the inventory  (refer to note 24(1)).  21 derivative financial instruments Assets warrants on fortuna silver Mine inc. shares1  warrants on Mirasol Resources Ltd.  embedded derivatives2  Total  As at 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 6,990  1  1,048  8,039  2,660 – 3,362 6,022 1   At 31 December 2007 this item represented 2,475,355 (2006: 2,475,355) warrants over the same number of shares in fortuna silver Mine inc. At 31 December  2006, expiry dates of the warrants were 27 June 2007 and 17 november 2007 (for 862,117 and 1,613,238 warrants, respectively). in January 2007, the expiry  dates were changed to 27 June 2010 and 17 november 2010, respectively. warrants are fair valued using the Black-scholes option pricing model. 2   sales of concentrates and certain gold and silver volumes are provisionally priced at the time the sale is recorded. The price is then adjusted after an  agreed period of time (usually linked to the length of time it takes the smelter to refine and sell the concentrate or refiner to process the Doré into gold and  silver), with the group either paying or receiving the difference between the provisional price and the final price.  This price exposure is considered to be an embedded derivative in accordance with iAs 39 ‘financial instruments: Recognition and Measurement’. This gain  or loss that arises on the fair value of the embedded derivative is recorded in ‘Revenue’ (refer to note 6). HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 89                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 22 cash and cash equivalents cash at bank  Liquidity funds1  current demand deposit accounts2  Time deposits3  Cash and cash equivalents considered for the cash flow statement As at 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 539  285,015  8,499  7,373  997 414,527 16,477 3,542  301,426  435,543 1  The liquidity funds are mainly invested in certificate of deposits, commercial papers and floating rate notes with weighted average annual effective  interest rate of 5.09% and a weighted average maturity of 34 days as at 31 December 2007 (2006: 5.16% and 43 days) (refer to note 38(f)).  2  Relates to bank accounts which are freely available and do not bear interest.  3  The effective interest rates as at 31 December 2007 was 5.26% (2006: 4.45%). These deposits have an average maturity of five days (refer to note 38(f)).  The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates its book value. 23 trade and other payables Trade payables1  Professional fees  Deferred consideration  interest payable  Taxes and contributions  salaries and wages payable    Mining royalty (note 37)  Dividends payable2  Accrued expenses  guarantee deposits  other  Total  As at 31 December 2007  2006   Non-current US$000 Current  non-current  us$000  US$000  current  us$000 – – – – 847 – – – 8 – 4 859 29,273  868  1,326  324  6,938  7,205  1,024  578  1,386  1,616  1,638  52,176  –  –  –  –  1,062  –  –  –  –  –  2  24,377 7,099 5,720 107 2,042 4,256 929 16,843 1,178 742 847 1,064  64,140 1   Trade payables are mainly for the acquisition of materials, supplies and contractors’ services. These payables do not accrue interest and no guarantees  have been granted. Trade payables are denominated in the following currencies: The fair values of trade and other payables approximate their book values. us dollar  Peruvian nuevos soles  Argentinian pesos  Mexican pesos  sterling pounds  chilean pesos  canadian dollar  Total  2007  US$000  17,131  6,231  4,651  846  266  106  42  2006  us$000 10,647 5,534 2,722 – 5,413 61  –  29,273   24,377 2   corresponds to dividends payable to Dona Limited, a related party (refer to note 31), of us$200,000 (2006: us$16,460,000) and dividends payable to  minority shareholders of us$378,000 (2006: us$383,000). 90 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 24 Borrowings secured bank loans1  Amount due to minority shareholders2    Amounts due to related parties (note 31)  Total  1  As at 31 December 2007, the balance corresponds to:  As at 31 December 2007  2006   Non-current US$000 Current  non-current  us$000  US$000  – 55,209 – 55,209 23,750  9,299  120  33,169  296  26,818  –  27,114  29,782 current  us$000 28,017  1,445 320 •  Pre-shipment loans for a total amount of us$23,750,000 in compañía Minera suyamarca s.A.c. and Minera santa cruz. These obligations accrue an  effective annual interest rate ranging from 6.00% to 7.50% and are guaranteed by the inventories of the company (refer to note 20).   As at 31 December 2006, the balance corresponds to: •  Pre-shipment loans for a total amount of us$26,894,000 in compañía Minera Ares. These obligations accrue an effective annual interest rate ranging  from LiBoR + 0.45% to LiBoR + 0.65% and are guaranteed by the inventories of the company (refer to note 20). •  us$1,123,000 of a promissory note with an effective annual interest rate of 8.75% and guaranteed by equipment with a total value of us$3.4 million.  initial amount of us$2.4 million was received by compañía Minera Arcata s.A. in the first quarter of 2006.  2  As at 31 December 2007 the balance mainly corresponds to a loan from Minera Andes inc. to Minera santa cruz s.A. for an amount of us$57,065,000  (2006: us$25,804,000). There is also a loan of us$7,358,000 to Minera santa cruz s.A. from Minera Andes s.A. (2006: us$934,000). These loans have  interest rates between Libor + 2.5% and + 12% (refer to note 38(f)). The maturity of non-current borrowings is as follows: Between 1 and 2 years  Between 2 and 5 years  Total  As at 31 December 2007  US$000  41,286  13,923  55,209  2006  us$000 376 26,738 27,114 The carrying amount of short-term borrowings approximates their fair value. The carrying amount and fair value of the non-current  borrowings are as follows: Bank loans secured  Amounts due to minority interest   and related parties (fixed rates)  Total  carrying Amount  fair values As at 31 December  As at 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000  2007  US$000  2006  us$000 –  296  –  296 55,209  55,209  26,818  60,158  28,913 27,114  60,158  29,209 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 91                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 25 provisions At 1 January 2006  increase to existing provision  Accretion resulting from unwinding of discount rate  change in discount rate  change in estimate  Payments  foreign exchange  Provision provided for the year  At 31 December 2006  Less current portion  Non-current portion  At 1 January 2007  increase/(decrease) to existing provision  Accretion resulting from unwinding of discount rate  change in discount rate  change in estimate  Payments  foreign exchange  Provision provided for the year  At 31 December 2007  Less current portion  Non-current portion  Provision  for mine  closure1  us$000  36,939  3,550  1,019  (1,158)  (2,560)  (5,426)  –  –  32,364  (3,967)  28,397  32,364  1,056  1,134  2,401  (2,782)  (2,023)  –  –  32,150  (2,400)  29,750  workers’    contribution  to Peruvian  profit  government  (note 26)  us$000  sharing  us$000  executive  long term  incentive  plan2  us$000  other  us$000  Total  us$000 2,903  –  –  –  –  (4,874)  93  8,496  6,618  (6,618)  –  6,618  –  –  –  –  (9,461)  418  11,620  9,195  (9,195)  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  800  800  (800)  –  800  –  –  –  –  (306)  –  940  1,434  (1,434)  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  799  799  –  799  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  293  293  –  293  293  (13)  –  –  –  –  (8)  –  272  –  272  39,842 3,550 1,019 (1,158) (2,560) (10,300) 93 9,589 40,075 (11,385) 28,690 40,075 1,043 1,134 2,401 (2,782) (11,790) 410 13,359 43,850 (13,029) 30,821 1  The provision represents the discounted values of the estimated cost to decommission and rehabilitate the mines at the expected date of depletion of  each of the deposits. The present value of the provision has been calculated using a real pre-tax annual discount rate, based on a five-year us Treasury  bond rate of 2.16% and 3.43% as at 31 December 2007 and 2006 respectively, and the cash flows have been adjusted to reflect the risk attached to these  cashflows. uncertainties in estimating these costs include potential changes in regulatory requirements, decommissioning, dismantling and reclamation  alternatives and the levels of discount and inflation rates. 2  The plan comprises an amount to be paid in cash to participants depending on the achievement of the three-year performance measures during the  performance period which ends on 31 December 2009. The cash award will be held for an additional period and delivered 50% on 31 December 2010 and  the remaining 50% on 31 December 2011, accumulating notional interest at the prevailing inter-bank interest rate. only employees who remain in the  company until this date will have right of the benefit, with some exemptions that have to be approved by the Remuneration committee of the Board.   As at 31 December 2007, the provision represents the discounted values of the estimated cost of the long-term employee benefit. The present value of   the provision has been appropriately discounted and has been recorded as follows: Administrative expenses  exploration expenses  Total  Year ended 31 December 2007  us$000 727 72 799 92 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 26 contribution to peruvian government in 2006, based on negotiations with the Peruvian government, various mining companies, including compañía Minera Ares, agreed to   enter into contracts with the Peruvian government to make a voluntary contribution over five years for social programs. The draft of the  agreement and the authorisation to the Ministry of energy and Mines to sign these agreements on behalf of the Peruvian government was  approved by supreme Decree no 071-2006-eM on 21 December 2006. According to the agreement, mining companies will pay voluntary  contributions based on a fixed percentage of net income after tax after allowing an additional deduction of a portion of the mining  royalties accrued in the period. The agreement also sets reference prices for different metals. should the prices fall below these pre-agreed  reference prices, companies will not be obliged to make payments. This contribution is not tax deductible and is to be used for the purpose  of eradicating poverty, malnutrition and social exclusion in poor mining regions in Peru. At 31 December 2007, the group recognised an  obligation of us$940,000 (2006: us$800,000) in relation to these contributions, included in ‘Administrative expenses’. 27 equity (a) share capital and share premium Authorised and issued share capital The authorised and issued share capital of the company as at 31 December 2007 and 2006 is as follows: class of shares  ordinary shares  Authorised  issued number  Amount  number  500,000,000  £125,000,000  307,350,226  Amount £76,837,557 At 31 December 2007 and 2006, all issued shares with a par value of 25p (weighted average of us$0.476 per share) each were fully paid. Rights attached to ordinary shares At general meetings of the company, on a show of hands, every member who is present in person has one vote and on a poll every member  who is present in person or by proxy has one vote for every share of which he is the holder. The changes in share capital are as follows: Ordinary shares of £1 each issued and fully paid shares issued to the initial shareholder    shares issued on 16 october 2006  shares issued as at 16 october 2006  share capital following the capital split: Ordinary shares of 50p each issued shares in issue at 16 october 2006  shares issued and paid pursuant to the share exchange Agreement dated 2 november 2006  shares issued to employees on 11 november 2006    shares issued and paid by non-executive Directors on 11 november 2006   shares issued and paid pursuant to the global offer dated 11 november 2006  Transaction costs associated with issue of shares  capital reduction from 50p each to 25p each  shares issued as at 31 December 2006  Transaction costs associated with issue of shares1  shares issued as at 31 December 2007  number  of shares  1  49,999  50,000  share  capital  us$000  share  premium  us$000 –  93  93  – – – 100,000  229,900,000  71,656  28,570   77,250,000  –  –  93  219,233  68  27  73,511  –  (146,466)    307,350,226  –  146,466  –  – – 409 163 441,067 (45,483) – 396,156 (228)   307,350,226  146,466  395,928 1  corresponds to the underaccrual of transaction costs relating to the company’s listing on the London stock exchange in 2006. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 93                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 27 equity (...cont’d) (b) other reserves Unrealised gain/loss on available-for-sale financial assets under iAs 39, the group classifies its investments in listed companies as available-for-sale financial assets which are carried at fair value.  consequently, the increase in carrying values, net of the related deferred tax liability, is taken directly to this account where it will remain  until disposal or impairment of the investment, when the cumulative unrealised gains and losses are recycled through the income  statement.  Cumulative translation adjustment The cumulative translation adjustment account is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial  statements of subsidiaries with a functional currency different to the reporting currency of the group.  Merger reserve The merger reserve represents the difference between the value of the net assets of cayman Holding companies acquired under the share  exchange Agreement and the nominal value of the shares issued in consideration of such acquisition (refer to note 2(a)).  (c) Acquisition of shares from minority shareholders During the years reported, the group purchased shares of compañía Minera Arcata from minority shareholders as follows: number of shares  Amount paid us$000  28 deferred income tax The changes in the net deferred income tax assets/(liabilities) are as follows: Beginning of the year  income statement credit  Deferred income tax arising on net unrealised gains on available-for-sale financial assets recognised in equity  end of the year  Year ended 31 December 2007  2006 –  –  5,940 2 As at 31 December 2007  US$000  3,894  10,342  (927)  (Restated)  2006  us$000 (730) 5,022 (398) 13,309  3,894 Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current   tax liabilities and when the deferred income tax assets and liabilities relate to the same fiscal authority. The movement in deferred income tax assets and liabilities before offset during the year considering the nature of the temporary  differences is as follows:    Differences   in cost  Mine  of PP&e  development  us$000  us$000  financial   instruments  us$000  others  us$000  Total  us$000 Deferred income tax liabilities At 1 January 2006  income statement (credit) charge  net deferred income tax from unrealised gain on available-for-sale financial assets  At 31 December 2006  income statement (credit) charge  net deferred income tax from unrealised gain on available-for-sale financial assets  At 31 December 2007 2,641  (763)  –  1,878  3,314  –  5,192 3,404  (57)  –  3,347  5,735  –  9,082 2,066  (812)  398  1,652  726  927  3,305 1,095  2,501  –  3,596  (983)  –  9,206 869 398 10,473 8,792 927 2,613 20,192 94 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 28 deferred income tax (...cont’d) Deferred income tax assets At 1 January 2006  income statement (credit) charge  use of loss carry forward  At 31 December 2006  income statement credit (charge)  At 31 December 2007   Difference  in cost   of PP&e  us$000  Provision   for mine  Mine   closure  development  us$000  us$000  Tax  losses  us$000  interest  payable  us$000  others  us$000  Total  us$000 641   1,070  –   1,711   2,396  4,107 1,907   (427)  –   1,480   3,375  4,855 1,678   820  –  2,498   (649)  1,849 2,173   3,291  –  5,464   8,688  14,152  423   84  –  507  3,121  3,628  1,654  1,053  –  2,707  2,203  4,910  8,476  5,891  – 14,367  19,134  33,501 The amounts after offset, as presented on the face of balance sheet, are as follows: Deferred income tax assets    Deferred income tax liabilities  Tax losses expire in the following years: Recognised1: expire in one year  expire in two years  expire in three years  expire in four years  expire after four years  unrecognised: expire in one year  expire in two years  expire in three years  expire in four years  expire after four years  Total tax losses (recognised and unrecognised)  As at 31 December 2007  US$000  (Restated)  2006  us$000 22,400  (9,091)  7,920 (4,026) As at 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 54  502  8,320  12,232  20,433  6 54 502 8,320 7,109 41,541  15,991 188  1,812  1,831  2,558  38,947  – 188 4,813 6,012 19,474 45,336  30,487 86,877  46,478 1   Deferred tax assets have been recognised in respect of tax losses to the extent that they are expected to be offset against taxable profit arising in the  future periods, based on the projection prepared by management.  other unrecognised deferred income tax asset comprises (gross amounts): Provision for mine closure1  As at 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 16,777  27,430 1   This relates to provision for mine closure expenditure which is expected to be incurred in periods in which it is not expected that there will be taxable  profits against which it can be offset.  HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 95                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 28 deferred income tax (...cont’d) unrecognised deferred tax liability on retained earnings Due to the statutory tax regime in the countries in which the group’s operating companies are tax residents, there are no temporary  differences in respect of undistributed reserves for which a deferred tax liability should be recognised. 29 dividends paid and proposed Year ended 31 December 2006 Total dividends paid or provided for during the year1  Total dividends declared after year-end and not provided for2    Year ended 31 December 2007 Total dividends paid during the year3  Total dividends declared after year-end and not provided for  Amount  us$000 73,440  2,275 24,729 22,184  corresponds to dividends paid or provided to former shareholder Dona Limited. 1  2   corresponds to dividends declared after 31 December 2006 to Pelham investment corporation, navajo overseas corporation and public shareholders   3  (‘Parent company’s shareholders’).  corresponds to dividends paid and provided during 2007 of us$8,448,000 and the payment of accrued dividends as at 31 December 2006 of  us$16,281,000. Dividends per share The dividends declared in 2007 were us$6,173,000 (us$0.0201 per share). A final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2007 of  us$0.072 per share, amounting to us$22,184,667 is to be proposed at the AgM on 9 May 2008. These financial statements do not reflect  this final dividend payable. 30 assets classified as held for sale in 2004, management decided to sell the remaining plant of compañía Minera sipán. During 2007, it was decided that, following delays in  the sales process, these assets no longer met the definition of assets held for sale, and accordingly was transferred to property, plant and  equipment. The following represents the changes in the value of assets held for sale in 2007 and 2006: Balance at 1 January  Disposals  Transfers to property, plant and equipment  Provision for impairment  Balance at 31 December  2007  US$000  2006  us$000 345  –  (345)  –  –  3,844 (516) – (2,983) 345 96 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 31 Related-party balances and transactions (a) Related-party accounts receivable and payable The group had the following related-party balances and transactions during the years ended 31 December 2007 and 2006. The related- parties are companies owned or controlled by the Major shareholder of the parent company. Trade cementos Pacasmayo s.A.A.   Mauricio Hochschild & cía. Ltda. s.A.  Other cementos Pacasmayo s.A.A.   Dona Ltd.  other  Dividends payable Dona Ltd1  Loans cementos Pacasmayo s.A.A.   Total  comprised of: Dividends payable to Dona Ltd.1  current related party balances  Total  Accounts receivable  At 31 December  Accounts payable At 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000  2007  US$000  2006  us$000 –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  648  –  648  242  1  –  243  119  1  120  –  –  –  –  302 14 316 3  – 1 4  –  –  200  200  16,460  16,460 200  200  1,091  –  1,091  1,091  –  –  – – 320  16,780 200  120  320  16,460 320 16,780 1   on 16 october 2006, the group declared a dividend of us$20 million to its former shareholder Dona Limited (Dona). on 31 october 2006, the group agreed  with Dona to partially settle this dividend owing, along with net liabilities owing to Dona totalling us$16.3 million (including dividends declared prior to   this date) by transferring certain financial instruments classified as ‘other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss’ to Dona. These financial  instruments were transferred at their fair value of us$19.8 million. of the remaining balance amount of us$16.5 million, an amount of us$16.3 million   was paid in cash on 4 January 2007. As at 31 December 2007 and 2006 all other accounts are, or were, non-interest bearing. no security has been granted or guarantees given by the group in respect of these related-party balances. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 97                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 31 Related-party balances and transactions (...cont’d) Principal transactions between affiliates are as follows: Income interest on loans to farragut Holding  services provided  Proceeds from sale sale of shares of inversiones Pacasmayo to greystone corporation  sale of shares held in MHc to greystone corporation  sale of inmobiliaria cnP shares to cementos Pacasmayo  sales of colorada shares to cementos Pacasmayo    Expenses interest expenses  services received  Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 –  24  –  –  –  14  –  28  1,226 30 6,350 1,000 200 – 5 – Transactions between the group and these companies are on an arm’s length basis. (b) compensation of key management personnel of the group Key management personnel include the members of the senior management team and Directors who receive remuneration. salaries and bonuses  Total compensation paid to key management personnel  Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 9,910  9,910  5,714 5,714 This amount includes the remuneration paid to the Directors of the parent company of the group of us$6,268,000 (2006: us$2,860,000).  in 2006, the amount of us$739,000 represented remuneration earned in their capacity as the directors of the parent company.  (c) sale of shares of colorada  on 30 september 2007, the group sold its shares in colorada for us$14,000 to cementos Pacasmayo. The value of this investment was  impaired in 2006. 32 auditor’s remuneration The auditor’s remuneration for services provided to the group during the years ended 31 December 2007 and 2006 is as follows: Audit fees pursuant to legislation1  other services relating to taxation  services relating to corporate finance transactions2  other services  Total  ernst & Young  Year ended 31 December  others   Year ended 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000  2007  US$000  2006  us$000 1,756  443  501  110  1,150  9  8,267  33  2,810  9,459  –  –  –  –  –  6 3 – – 9 1   includes us$1,164,000 (2006: us$873,000) relating to the audit fees of the parent company together with a proportion of the fees in relation to the  consolidated group audit, which has been incurred by the parent company. 2   The 2006 amount corresponds to fees relating to the listing of the company which are presented as a reduction in the share premium account   (refer to note 27). All fees are included in administrative expenses, within the professional fees caption (refer to note (8)), except for (1) above.  98 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 33 notes to the cash flow statement Reconciliation of profit for the year to net cash generated from operating activities Profit for the year  Adjustments to reconcile Group operating profit to net cash inflows from operating activities: Depreciation (note 4(f))  Amortisation of software licences  Loss/(gain) on sale/disposal of property, plant and equipment   impairment of sipán assets held for sale  impairment of available-for-sale financial assets  impairment of colorada assets  Loss on sale of available-for-sale financial assets  Loss on sale of MHc (subsidiary)  Loss on sale of sipán (subsidiary)  Decrease in provision for mine closure  finance income  finance costs (excluding impairment of available-for-sale financial assets)  income tax expense  Provision for claims  other  Increase (decrease) of cash flows from operations due to changes in assets and liabilities: Trade and other receivables    income tax receivable  Derivative financial instruments  inventories  Trade and other payables  Provisions  Cash generated from operations  Transactions that did not affect cash flows The main transactions that did not affect cash flows were the following: Realised gain from sale of available-for-sale financial assets  capital reduction  Transfer of financial instruments to Dona Limited (note 31(a)(1))  capitalisation of loans from minority shareholders to equity share capital in Minera santa cruz s.A.  Transfer of loan to eXMin to available-for-sale financial assets   write-off goodwill of colorada (previously impaired)  Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  (Restated)  2006  us$000 80,915  35,903 25,139  71  467  –  71  –  –  –  1,034  (3,097)  (25,257)  7,517  35,752  27  (185)  (74,420)  –  2,314  (30,479)  10,480  3,989  18,690 – (94) 2,983 – 343 2,291 991 – (2,812) (6,906) 12,037 28,893 292 2,938 28,963 (625) 3,845 (5,629) 5,135 4,808 34,338  132,046 Year ended  31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 –  –  –  –  1,572  230  22,844 146,466 19,766 12,185 – – HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 99                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 34 commitments (a) gold and silver futures contracts Gold organisation  citibank  citibank  Total  Silver organisation  standard Bank  Total  Quantity as at 31 December  Quotation period  2007  (ounces)  2006  (ounces)   Type of contract  Quotation  (us$/oz)  from  To –  –  –  23,450  36,600  60,050 flat forward  flat forward  415.93  Aug 2006  Jan 2007  419.20  Jun 2007 Jun 2007 Quantity as at 31 December  Quotation period  2007  (ounces)  2006  (ounces)   Type of contract  Quotation  (us$/oz)  from  To –  –  772,000  772,000 Min/Max  8.40,10.65  oct 2006  Mar 2007 Management had previously entered into fixed price sale contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the loan agreements  with the banks. These contracts all expired during 2007 and management has decided not to renew these fixed price sales contracts. The contracts and commitments mentioned above are not fair valued in the books as they were entered into for the purpose of the delivery  of a non-financial item in accordance with the group’s expected sales requirements. (b) Mining rights purchase options  During the ordinary course of business, the group enters into agreements to carry out exploration under concessions held by third   parties. generally, under the terms of these agreements, the group has the option to acquire the concession or invest in the entity   holding the concession. in order to exercise these options the group must satisfy certain financial and other obligations during the   term of the agreement. The options lapse in that the event the group does not meet the financial requirements. At any point in time,   the group may cancel the agreements without penalty, except where specified below. The group continually reviews its requirements under the agreements and determines, on an annual basis, whether to proceed with the  financial commitment. Based on management’s current intention regarding these projects, the commitments at the balance sheet date   are as follows: commitment for the subsequent twelve months  More than one year  some of the significant transactions are explained below: As at 31 December 2007  US$000  2,675  59,355  2006  us$000 1,210 22,539 (i) San Felipe Project on 13 May 2006 Minera Hochschild Mexico, s.A. de c.v. (‘MHM’) and grupo serrana s.A. de c.v. (‘serrana’) entered into an option and joint  venture agreement for the acquisition of a 70% interest in the mining concessions owned by serrana which include san felipe. MHM has  invested us$5.2 million as at 31 December 2007 and is committed to the remaining balance of the us$6.7 million required to maintain the  option. from the amount already invested, us$0.6 million has been capitalised upon commencement of the feasibility study, in accordance  with the accounting policy for exploration expenses (refer to note 3). if MHM decides not to continue to explore the mine, it will be subject  to a penalty equivalent to the difference between us$2 million and 30% of any investment already made in the mining concessions.  100 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                   o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 34 commitments (...cont’d) if MHM meets the investments schedule above, MHM has an option to transfer the exploration reports and works to a new company in  exchange for 70% interest and serrana will transfer the properties and rights in exchange for 30% interest. MHM will invest us$26.6 million  in the new company before end of the fifth year in order to complete cumulative us$33.3 million required to exercise the option. if MHM  decides not to continue to explore the mine, it will be subject to a penalty equivalent to the difference between us$26.6 million and 30%   of any investment already made in the mining concessions. investment already incurred on the project as at 31 December 2007 amounts to us$5.2 million, of which us$0.6 million has been capitalised  upon commencement of the feasibility study, in accordance with the accounting policy for exploration expenses (refer to note 3).  (ii) Ventura Gold Corp. on 8 January 2007, the group granted an option to ventura gold corp. (‘ventura’) for the acquisition of an interest in the immaculada  property, located in Peru. under the option and joint venture agreement signed on 13 August 2007, in order to acquire an initial 51%  controlling interest, ventura shall complete a total of 15,000 metres of drilling on the property and issue a total of one million of its  common shares to the group within a three year period.  once ventura acquires its 51% controlling interest, ventura shall issue an additional two million of its common shares to the group   within the next five years. Additionally, the group has the option to become the operator of the project and buy back 11%, giving   the group a controlling interest in the project in consideration for a payment to ventura of three times the total investment made   in drilling and related exploration work completed. if the group does not exercise the aforementioned option, ventura may elect to  increase its controlling interest by an additional 19%, upon the completion of a feasibility study on the project.  During the year, the group received 100,000 shares of ventura which are disclosed as ‘available-for-sale financial assets’. (iii) Mirasol Resources Ltd. on 21 february 2007, the group signed an option and joint venture agreement with Mirasol Resources Ltd. (‘Mirasol’) under the  arrangements set out in the letter of intent signed on 18 september 2006. The group has the right to acquire a 51% interest in the   santa Rita and claudia projects by investing, over a period of four years, at least us$3.5 million and us$6 million, respectively, and making  payments to Mirasol of us$0.9 million within four years. in this regard, as at 31 December 2007 the group withdrew from the agreement   in respect of santa Rita and has invested us$0.8 million in claudia. in addition, the group made payments of us$0.35 million to Mirasol. on 13 March 2007, Mirasol constituted, under the laws of Argentina, two companies named cabo sur s.A. and Punta verde s.A., which will  hold the rights of claudia and santa Rita properties, respectively. until the exercise of claudia’s option, Mirasol and the group will own 99%  and 1% of the new company, respectively.  (iv) Cardero Resource Corp. on 12 March 2007, the group entered into a letter of intent with cardero Resource corp. (‘cardero’) in respect of an option and joint venture  agreement to explore and develop minerals at the Los Manantiales property in Argentina. under the arrangements, the group will have the  right to acquire a 60% interest by incurring expenditure on exploration activities of us$3.5 million over a four-year period.  whilst the option and joint venture agreement has not been finalised, during 2007 the group has paid us$321,000 in order to permit  cardero to acquire the properties from its former owner. This payment will be considered as part of the us$3.5 million commitment.  The option and joint venture agreement has not been signed.  (v) Silver Standard Resources Inc. on 31 May 2007, the group entered into a letter of intent with silver standard Resources inc. in respect of an option and joint venture  agreement to explore and develop minerals in properties located in chubut province, Argentina.  under the arrangements, the group will have the right to acquire a 51% interest by investing in exploration activities an amount of   us$1 million over a three year period. As at 31 December 2007, the option and joint venture agreement had not been signed.  (vi) IAMGOLD Corporation on 20 December 2007, the group entered into an option and joint venture agreement with iAMgoLD corporation (‘iAMgoLD’) to   explore and develop minerals in the two groups of properties located in Argentina, which comprise the projects santa cruz-Río negro   and cañón del Moro. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 101     financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 34 commitments (...cont’d) under the arrangements, the group will have the right to acquire a 70% interest in each group of properties by investing us$0.2 million   and us$1.5 million within two years and completing a pre-feasibility study on the properties before the end of the seventh and sixth year   for santa cruz and cañón del Moro, respectively. The group can withdraw from the agreement without the obligation to make any   further expenditures or penalties. (vii) Minera de Suroeste (Paca Pausa Project) on 21 June 2005, Minera oro vega s.A.c. (‘Minorva’, the group’s partner in Minera suyamarca s.A.c.) and Minera del suroeste (‘Misosa’)  entered into an option and joint venture agreement (‘framework Agreement’) in respect of the Paca Pausa properties located in Peru.   in compliance with the terms of the agreement, Minorva earned an initial 50% interest in the properties in exchange for an investment   of us$1 million, and has the right to obtain a 50% interest in the new Joint venture company (‘newco’) that will hold the properties upon  the contribution of all technical reports and other assets obtained by Minorva as a result of its exploration activities.  on 16 november 2007, Minera suyamarca s.A.c. (‘suyamarca’) signed an amendment to the framework Agreement with Misosa and  Minorva, incorporating the terms under which suyamarca would acquire Minorva’s contractual position. under the arrangements,  suyamarca paid us$0.2 million to Minorva in exchange for its contractual position in the framework Agreement. within 30 days following  the incorporation of the newco, suyamarca will make a capital contribution in newco (solely funded by the group) of us$1.1 million in  exchange for a 50% interest in newco. subsequently, Minorva will transfer to newco all technical reports and other assets obtained as   a result of its exploration activities in the properties in exchange for us$1.1 million in cash. The newco (Minas Pacapausa s.A.c.) was  incorporated on 4 March 2008. (viii) Sociedad Legal Minera Amapola (Tres Chepas Project) on 17 August 2007 the group entered into an option agreement with sociedad Legal Minera Amapola de Plan de Hornos (‘Amapola’) to  acquire the mining rights for the Tres chepas Property in chile. under the arrangements, the group will have the right to acquire the mining  rights by making payments of us$1.5 million to Amapola within four years and can withdraw from the agreement without any penalty. (ix) Andina Minerals Chile Limitada (Encrucijada Project) on 21 December 2007 the group entered into a letter of intent with Andina Minerals chile Limitada (‘Andina’) relating to an option and  joint venture agreement to earn a 51% interest in respect of encrucijada project located in chile. under the arrangements, the group will have the right to acquire 51% interest by investing us$3 million within three years and making   a payment of us$0.5 million to Andina upon signing of the final agreement. on 31 January 2008, the final option and joint venture agreement was signed and payment of us$0.5 million was made. (x) Ricardo Flores Property (Gavilanes II Project) on 5 october 2007 the group entered into an exploration and option agreement with Ricardo flores Rodrigues to acquire the mining rights   for the gavilanes ii Property, located in Mexico. under the arrangements, the group will have the right to acquire 100% of the mining rights  by making payments of us$2.3 million to Ricardo flores Rodriguez within three years and the group can withdraw from the agreement  without any penalty. if the group exercises the option it shall pay a 2% net smelter Return once commercial production begins. (xi) Jorge de la Torre Property (Gavilanes I Project) on 5 october 2007 the group entered into an exploration and option agreement with Jorge de la Torre Robles to acquire the mining rights   for the gavilanes i Property, located in Mexico. under the arrangements, the group will have the right to acquire 100% of the mining rights  by making payments of us$3.5 million to Jorge de la Torre Robles within three years. The group can withdraw from the agreement without  any penalty, except in the event that, after six months of signing this agreement Jorge de la Torre Robles receives any debt notice from the  Trust for Mining Promotion (‘fifoMi’ as abbreviated in spanish). in such case, any payment to fifoMi (currently estimated at us$0.3 million)  will be enforceable to the group and will be subtracted from the payments required to exercise the option. if the group exercises the  option it shall pay a 2% net smelter Return once commercial production begins until a maximum of us$2 million is reached. (xii) Industrial Minera Mexico (Peñon Blanco Project) on 22 october 2007 the group entered into an exploration and option agreement with industrial Minera Mexico s.A. de c.v. (‘industrial’)   in order to acquire the mining rights for the Peñon Blanco Property, located in Mexico. under the arrangements, the group will have the  right to acquire the mining rights by investing us$3 million in exploration expenditures and making payments of us$3 million to industrial  within 30 months. The group can withdraw from the agreement without any penalty. if the group exercises the option it shall pay a 2%  net smelter Return once commercial production begins.  102 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007     o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 34 commitments (...cont’d) (c) operating lease contract The company has a number of operating lease agreements. The largest part of the commitment is related to the compañía Minera   Ares s.A.c. office.  The lease expenditure charge to the income statement during the years 2007 and 2006 are included in the production costs and  administrative expenses. As at 31 December 2007 and 2006, the future aggregate minimum lease payments under the operating lease agreements are as follows: not later than one year  Later than one year and not later than five years  (d) capital commitments Peru  Argentina  for the year ended   31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 1,541  744  1,990 2,272 As at 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 15,113  –  15,113  21,366 14,153 35,519 35 contingencies As at 31 December 2007, the group has the following contingencies: (a) value added tax and income tax refund due As at 31 December 2006, the group’s subsidiary compañía Minera sipan (‘Minera sipan’) was in dispute with Peruvian Tax Authorities over  the tax treatment of a leasing arrangement entered into in 2000 with credito Leasing s.A. The authorities had issued an assessment of  us$3.1 million and a fine of approximately us$6.6 million. The group appealed this assessment. in addition to these exposures, the group  had receivable of us$1.3 million representing overpayment of tax made in 2000, the repayment of which had not been made by the  authorities as a result of the dispute.  on 28 December 2007, the group sold Minera sipan to Avignon Business corporation (‘Avignon’) (refer to note 12(6)). Avignon has expressly  assumed the contingency liabilities in respect to the tax disputes in respect to the 2000 and 2002 corporate income tax and fines; and the  2000, 2001 and 2002 vAT and fines. As a consequence, the risk of these exposures and the benefit of the receivable have been assumed by  Avignon. should the courts decide in the favour of the tax authorities in relation to these exposures, the group retains joint liability up to a  maximum of us$1.2 million. The company has already provided for us$0.3 million of the tax exposures which has been deemed probable.  in the event that the court decides in favour of Minera sipan in relation to the tax disputes outlined above, an amount of 70% of the   us$1.3 million receivable representing overpayment of tax made by Minera sipan in 2000, as outline above, including interest, will   be paid back to the group. At 31 December 2007, the receivable, including interest, amounts to approximately us$2.0 million. As this   receipt is contingent upon the success of Minera sipan in the dispute, it has not been recognised in the balance sheet as receivable  (b) Taxation fiscal periods remain open to review by the tax authorities for four years in Peru and five years in Argentina and Mexico, preceding the year  of review. During this time the authorities have the right to raise additional tax assessments including penalties and interest. under certain  circumstances, reviews may cover longer periods.  HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 103                                                                                                                                                                                     financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 35 contingencies (...cont’d) Because a number of fiscal periods remain open to review by the tax authorities, coupled with the complexity of the group and the  transactions they have undertaken, there remains a risk that significant additional tax liabilities may arise. notwithstanding this risk,   the Directors believe that management’s interpretation of the relevant legislation and assessment of taxation is appropriate and   that it is probable that the group’s tax and customs positions will be sustained in the event of a challenge by the tax authorities.  consequently, the Directors consider that they have made adequate provision for any future outflow of resources and no additional  provision is required in respect of these claims or risks.  (c) other  The group has conducted its operations in the ordinary course of business in accordance with its understanding and interpretation, and  based on advice of legal counsel, of applicable legislation in the countries where the group has operations. in certain specific transactions,  however, the relevant authorities could have a different interpretation of those laws and regulations that could lead to contingencies or  additional liabilities for the group. Having consulted the legal counsel, management believes that it has reasonable grounds to support   its position. 36 guarantees and tax stability agreements (a) compañía Minera Ares  on 28 october 1999, the Ministry of energy and Mines granted legal stability for the Ares operating unit, starting 1 January 1999 for a ten  year term.  under this agreement, the Peruvian government is obliged to guarantee legal stability to the Ares operating unit of the company covering  the following areas:  • • • • free trade of its products.  Removal of currency restrictions.  stability of tax rates.  fixed rate on the annual validity fee or good standing payment for mining concessions.  As a result of the Ares stability agreement currently in force, Ares pays income tax in Peru at a rate of 30% in respect of income generated  by the Ares operating unit, and the annual validity fee or good standing payment for mining concessions are fixed at the rate of us$2.00  per hectare per year. The Ares operating unit is exempt from paying the governmental royalties covered by Law 28258–Mining Royalties  Law with respect to revenues generated at the Ares operating unit for so long as the stability agreement remains in effect.  (b) Minera santa cruz  Minera santa cruz has been granted two tax stability certificates in relation to provincial and national taxes in Argentina dated   21 november 2005 in respect of the san José development project. The stability certificates run for a 30-year period commencing   on 20 June 2006 in respect of provincial taxes and 15 May 2006 in respect of national taxes.  under this agreement, Minera santa cruz’s tax stability in respect to the san José operating unit covers the following areas:  • for san José, the mining royalty is fixed at 1.85% of the pit-head value per year when the final product is Doré and 2.55% when the final  product are mineral concentrates or precipitates.  The national export Tax is 5% when the final product is Doré and 10% when the final product are gold or silver concentrates although  rebates are available for the first three years, if shipped from a port (3%, 2% and 1% rebate for years 2007, 2008 and 2009, respectively).  • 37 Mining royalty (a) Peru in accordance with Peruvian legislation, a mining royalty that owners of mining concessions must pay for the exploitation of metallic   and non-metallic resources has been enacted. Mining royalties are calculated with rates ranging from 1% to 3% of the value of mineral  concentrates or equivalent, based on the quoted market prices published by the Ministry of energy and Mines. As at 31 December 2007,   the amount payable as mining royalties for the mining units of selene and Arcata amounted to approximately us$1,024,000 (us$929,000  at 31 December 2006), and is recorded in the caption ‘Trade and other payables’ of the balance sheet. Management, having consulted   with legal counsel, is of the opinion that the Ares mining unit has not been affected by this law and therefore need not make any royalty  payments or provisions for such payments due to the fact that it has the legal stability agreement (refer to note 36). 104 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 37 Mining royalty (...cont’d) (b) Argentina in accordance with Argentinian legislation, provinces (being the legal owners of the mineral resources) are entitled to request royalties  from mine operators. san José mining unit has not been affected by this law due to the Minera santa cruz tax stability agreement in  respect of san José operating unit (refer to note 36).  38 financial risk management The group is exposed to a variety of risks and uncertainties which may have a financial impact on the group and which also impact the  achievement of social, economic and environmental objectives. These risks include strategic, commercial, operational and financial risks  and are further categorised into risk areas to facilitate consolidated risk reporting across the group.  (a) foreign currency risk The group principally produces silver and gold which are typically priced in us dollars. A proportion of the group’s costs are incurred in  pounds sterling, Peruvian nuevos soles, Argentinian pesos and Mexican pesos. Accordingly, the group’s financial results may be affected   by exchange rate fluctuations between the us dollar and the local currency. The long-term relationship between commodity prices and  currencies in the countries in which the group operates provides a certain degree of natural protection. The group does not use derivative  instruments to manage its foreign currency risks.  The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the us dollar exchange rate, with all other variables  held constant, of the group’s profit before tax and the group’s equity. Year  2007   Pounds sterling    Argentinian pesos1    Mexican pesos    Peruvian nuevos soles    canadian dollars  2006   Pounds sterling    Argentinian pesos1    Peruvian nuevos soles    Mexican pesos    canadian dollars  increase/decrease   in us$/other  currencies rate  effect on profit  before tax  us$000  effect on equity  us$000 +/–10%  +/–10%  +/–10%  +/–10%  +/–10%  +/–10%  +/–10%  +/–10%  +/–10%  +/–10%  +/–42  –/+11,730  –/+166  +/–2,539  –/+699  –/+1,632  –/+5,645  +/–1,621  –/+658  –/+266  – – – – –/+1,509 – – – – –/+626 1   Minera santa cruz, one of the group’s subsidiaries which is the legal owner of the san José mine, had debts denominated in us dollars. As Minera santa  cruz’s functional currency was the peso during 2006 and 2007, the translation of this loan into pesos created a loss. following the commencement of  operations during the year, the group is required to change the functional currency in Minera santa cruz to us dollars from 2008 therefore these loans will  no longer to exposed to foreign currency risk. (b) commodity price risk silver and gold prices have a material impact on the group’s results of operations. Prices are significantly affected by changes in global  economic conditions and related industry cycles. generally, producers of silver and gold are unable to influence prices directly; thus, the  group’s profitability is ensured through the control of its cost base and the efficiency of its operations. The group has in the past managed its commodity price risk through fixed price sale contracts or through the inclusion of cap and floor  prices in sale contracts. The group ended its fixed price sale contracts during the first six-month period of 2007 (refer to note 34(a)).  Management has decided that the group will not enter into additional contracts in order to obtain full benefit from possible price increases  in the future. However, management will continue to consider the merits of entering into these types of contracts in the future.  HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 105                                                                                                                                             financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 38 financial risk management (...cont’d) The group has embedded derivatives arising from the sales of concentrates and Doré bars which were provisionally priced at the time the  sale is recorded (refer to notes 6 and 21(b)). for these derivatives, the sensitivity of the fair value to an immediate 10% favourable or adverse  change in the price of gold and silver (taking all other variables held constant), is as follows: Year  2007  2006  increase/decrease   price of   ounces of:  gold +/–10%; silver +/–10%  gold +/–10%; silver +/–10%  effect on profit  before tax  us$000 +/–630 +/–987 (c) credit risk credit risk arises from debtors’ inability to make payment of their obligations to the group as they become due (without taking into  account the fair value of any guarantee or pledged assets); and by non-compliance by the counterparties in transactions in cash, which   is limited to balances deposited in banks and accounts receivable at the balance sheet date. To manage this risk, the group deposits   its surplus funds in highly-rated financial institutions, performs frequent credit checks on counterparties and constantly evaluates   the conditions of the market in which it conducts its activities. consequently, the group does not expect to incur significant losses   on account of credit risk. credit risk concentrations exist when changes in economic, industrial or geographic factors take place, affecting in the same manner   the group’s counterparties whose added risk exposure is significant to the group’s total credit exposure. The group is exposed to credit   risk concentrations in respect of trade receivables as the group’s portfolio of customers has been concentrated in a limited number.   in 2007, the group expanded both the number of customers to eight (excluding financial institutions involved in hedge cover sales)   and their geographical spread. The group analyses each customer and manages credit risk by adjusting the level of prepayment required   (ranging between 85–95%) at time of receipt of goods. Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that   the group’s exposure to bad debts is not significant. The maximum exposure is the carrying amount as disclosed in note 19. (d) equity risk on financial instruments The group acquires financial instruments in connection with strategic alliances with third parties. The group constantly monitors the fair  value of these instruments in order to decide whether or not it is convenient to dispose of these investments. The disposal decision is also  based on management’s intention to continue with the strategic alliance, the tax implications and changes in the share price of the investee.  The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the share price of available-for-sale financial assets and  derivative financial instruments (excluding embedded derivatives from provisionally prices sales), with all other variables held constant: Year  2007  2006  increase/decrease  in prices  effect on profit  before tax  us$000  effect on equity  us$000 +10%  –10%  +10%  –10%  +780  –2,534  +350  –350  +1,500 –1,126 +600 –600 (e) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk arises from the group’s inability to obtain the funds it requires to comply with its commitments, including the inability   to sell a financial asset quickly enough and at a price close to its fair value. Management constantly monitors the group’s level of short-   and medium-term liquidity, and their access to credit lines, in order to ensure appropriate financing is available for its operations. 106 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                          o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 38 financial risk management (...cont’d) The table below analyses the group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance  sheet as at 31 December 2007 to the contractual maturity date: At 31 December 2007 Trade and other payables (note 23)  Borrowings (note 24)  Total  At 31 December 2006 Trade and other payables (note 23)  Borrowings (note 24)  Total  Less than   Between  Between  1 year  1 and 2 years  2 and 5 years  us$000  us$000  us$000  52,176  33,169  85,345  274  41,286  41,560  585  13,923  14,508  over  5 years  us$000  –  –  –  Total  us$000 53,035 88,378 141,413 64,140  29,782  93,922  255  376  631  721  26,738  27,459  88  –  88  65,204 56,896 122,100 (f) interest rate risk The group has financial assets and liabilities which are exposed to interest rate risk. changes in interest rates impact primarily loans and  borrowings by changing either their fair value (fixed rate debt) or their future cash flows (variable rate debt). The group does not have a  formal policy of determining how much of its exposure should be at fixed or at variable rates. However, at the time of taking new loans or  borrowings, management uses its judgement to decide whether it believes that a fixed or variable rate borrowing would be more favourable  to the group over the expected period until maturity. it is important to note that all existing financial obligations are at fixed rates. As at 31 December 2007 fixed rate cash at bank (note 22)  Time deposits (note 22)  Loans to minority shareholders (note 19)  Assigned funds (note 19)  Amounts due to minority shareholders (note 24)  secured bank loans (note 24)  floating rate Liquidity funds (note 22)  Fixed rate Amounts due to minority shareholders (note 24)  Floating rate cash at bank (note 22)  Liquidity funds (note 22)  Time deposits (note 22)  Loans to minority shareholders (note 19)  Assigned funds (note 19)  secured bank loans (note 24)  within   Between  Between  1 year  1 and 2 years  2 and 5 years  us$000  us$000  us$000  539  7,373  15,100  –  (9,299)  (23,750)  –  –  19,110  30  (41,286)  –  –  –  –  –  (13,923)  –  over  5 years  us$000  –  –  –  –  –  –  Total  us$000 539 7,373 34,210 30 (64,508) (23,750) 285,015  –  –  –  285,015 As at 31 December 2006 within   Between  Between  1 year  1 and 2 years  2 and 5 years  us$000  us$000  us$000  over  5 years  us$000  Total  us$000 (1,445)  (80)  (26,738)  –  (28,263) 997  414,527  3,542  2,436  –  (28,017)  –  –  –  8,166  6  (296)  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  997 414,527 3,542 10,602 6 (28,313) HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 107                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         financial stateMents noteS to the Group FInancIal StatementS (...cont’d) For the year ended 31 December 2007 38 financial risk management (...cont’d) interest on financial instruments classified as floating rate is re-priced at intervals of less than one year. interest on financial instruments  classified as fixed rate is fixed until the maturity of the instrument. The other financial instruments of the group that are not included in  the above tables are non-interest bearing and are therefore not subject to interest rate risk. The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the interest rate, with all other variables held constant,  of the financial instruments with a floating rate. This assumes that the amount remains unchanged from that in place at 31 December 2007  and 2006 and that the change in interest rates is effective from the beginning of the year. in reality, the floating rate will fluctuate over the  year and interest rates will change accordingly. Year  2007  2006  increase/decrease  interest rate    +/–50 bps    +/–50 bps  effect on profit  before tax  us$000   +/–1,430   +/–2,072 (g) capital risk management The group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the group’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide  returns for shareholders, benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.  Management considers as part of its capital, the financial sources of funding from shareholders and third parties. in order to ensure an  appropriate return for shareholder’s capital invested in the company, management thoroughly evaluates all material projects and potential  acquisitions and approves them at its executive committee before submission to the Board for ultimate approval, where applicable. 39 subsequent events • on 28 January 2008 (‘execution Date’), the group signed a secured Term Loan facility with a syndicate of lenders with JP Morgan chase  Bank n.A. acting as the Administrative Agent. under the arrangements, the group has a total secured term loan facility up to us$200  million with an effective interest rate of LiBoR + 1% and a maturity date of five years beginning on the execution Date. The loans may be  incurred in up to five draw-downs available during 180 days since the execution Date and the group has the option to increase the facility  by us$150 million before the fifth anniversary of the execution Date. • • • • in relation to this secured Term Loan facility, the group has granted a first-priority security interest over all of the equity share capital,   free and clear of any liens, of compañía Minera Ares s.A.c. on 31 January 2008 the option and joint venture agreement with Andina Minerals chile Limitada (‘Andina’) (refer to note 34(b)(ix)) was  signed and in accordance with the agreement, a payment of us$0.5 million was made to Andina upon signing of the agreement.  on 15 february 2008 the group received 200,000 shares of ventura in connection with the option and joint venture agreement signed   with this entity (refer to note 34(b)(ii)). on 19 february 2008, the group acquired 19.99% interest in Lake shore gold corp. (‘Lake shore’), a gold company listed on the Toronto  stock exchange, with prime exploration and development projects in the Abitibi Belt of the Timmins Region in ontario, canada. The  consideration paid for the acquisition amounted to cAD$64.6 million (approximately us$64.6 million). The contract allows the group to  purchase additional shares from existing shareholders or from the open market to increase the interest up to 40% by the end of 2008.  This increase is subject to the approval of Lake shore´s shareholders who will be asked to vote on this matter by not later than 19 April  2008. on 14 March 2008, the group and Lake shore gold agreed to extend the date to vote on this matter by not later than 15 May 2008. on 4 March 2008, the group entered into an option agreement with santos Bahamondes Latorre compañía Minera in order to acquire   the mining rights of three groups of properties (Juana i, Juana ii and casualidad) located in chile. under the arrangements, the group   will have the right to acquire the mining rights by making payments of us$1 million, us$1 million and us$1.5 million for Juana i, Juana ii   and casualidad, respectively. if the group exercises the option it shall pay a 1.5% net smelter Return once commercial production begins. • on 27 March 2008, the Remuneration committee agreed to revise the group’s long-term incentive arrangements and to extend  participation, subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming AgM, to the executive Directors. 108 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                            Parent ComPany InCome Statement For the year ended 31 December 2007 Period from  date of  Year incorporation  to    31 December  31 December  2006  us$000 2007  US$000  ended notes  Administrative expenses  Operating loss  finance income  finance costs  foreign exchange gain  Profit before income tax  income tax expense  Profit for the year/period attributable to equity shareholders of the Company  3  (12,703)  (1,729 ) 5, 15  5, 15  (12,703)  17,177  (417)  232  (1,729) 3,777 (1) 553 4,289  2,600 6  (1,372)  2,917  (789) 1,811 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 109 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              financial stateMents Parent ComPany BalanCe Sheet as at 31 December 2007 As at 31 December notes  2007  US$000  2006  us$000 ASSETS  Non-current assets  Property, plant and equipment  investments in subsidiaries    Available-for-sale financial assets  Deferred income tax assets    Current assets  other receivables  cash and cash equivalents  Total assets  EQUITY AND LIABILITIES  equity share capital  share premium  other reserves  Retained earnings  Total equity  Non-current liabilities  Provision for executive Long Term incentive Plan  Current liabilities  Trade and other payables  income tax payable  Total liabilities  Total equity and liabilities  7  8  9  14  85  4  1,734,831  1,608,452 – – 380  21  1,735,317  1,608,456 10  11  3,755  285,036  10,344 421,344 288,791  431,688   2,024,108  2,040,144 146,466  416,154  1,315,396  142,746  146,466 416,191 1,315,396 148,277 12  2,020,762  2,026,330 4  13  32  – 3,146  168  3,314  13,025 789 13,814   2,024,108  2,040,144 The accompanying accounting policies and notes on pages 113 to 126 are an integral part of these financial statements. The financial  statements on pages 109 to 112 were approved by the Board of Directors on 1 April 2008 and signed on its behalf by: Roberto dañino executive Director & Deputy chairman 1 April 2008 110 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Parent ComPany CaSh Flow Statement For the year ended 31 December 2007   Year ended  Period ended    31 December  31 December  2006  us$000 2007  US$000  notes  Reconciliation of profit for the year/period to net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities Profit for the year/period  2,917  1,811  Adjustments to reconcile Company operating profit to net cash outflows from operating activities: Depreciation  impairment of available-for-sale financial assets  income tax expense  finance income  finance costs (excluding impairment of available-for-sale financial assets)  foreign exchange gain  Increase (decrease) of cash flows from operations due to changes in assets and liabilities: other receivables  Trade and other payables  Provision for executive Long Term incentive Plan  Cash used in operating activities  interest received  interest paid  Tax paid  Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities  Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment  investments in subsidiaries    Purchase of available-for-sale financial assets  Loan to Minera Hochschild Mexico, s.A. de c.v.  Loan to Minera Hochschild chile, s.c.M. (formerly Minera MH chile Ltda.)   Repayment of loan from Minera Hochschild Mexico, s.A. de c.v.  Net cash used in investing activities  Cash flows from financing activities  Dividends paid  capital contribution  Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares under global offer  Transaction costs associated with issue of shares  Cash flows (used in)/generated from financing activities  net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year/period  foreign exchange gain  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year/period  24  71  1,372  (17,177)  346  (232)  (60)  (4,644)  32  (17,351)  18,211  (325)  (1,972)  (1,437)  – – 789 (3,777) 1 (553) (694) 1,127 – (1,296) 1,620 –  – 324 (105)  (126,379)  (451)  –  (1,385)  7,000  (4) (67,217) – (7,000) (500) – (121,320)  (74,721 ) (8,448)  –  –  (5,335)  – 93 515,245 (20,150) (13,783)  495,188 (136,540)  420,791  553 – 232  421,344  15(a)  7  8  9  15  15  16  12  12  12  Cash and cash equivalents at end of year/period  11  285,036  421,344 Transactions that did not affect cash flows  shares issued under global offer   capital reduction  Disposal of shares in subsidiaries  Acquisition of shares in subsidiary  –  12  –  12  8  1,606,860  8 (1,606,860)  1,534,629 146,466 – – HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 111 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              financial stateMents Parent ComPany Statement oF ChangeS In equIty year ended 31 December 2007 Profit for the period  Total recognised income for 2006  shares issued  shares issued pursuant to share exchange Agreement  shares issued under global offer  capital reduction  Transaction costs associated with issue of shares  Balance at 31 December 2006  Profit for the year  Total recognised income for 2007  Transaction costs associated with issue of shares  Dividends  other reserves   equity share  capital  us$000  share   premium  us$000  Merger  reserve  us$000  Total other  reserves  us$000  Retained  earnings  Total equity  us$000 us$000  –   –  –   –   1,811  1,811 –   93  219,233  73,606  (146,466)  –   –  –  –  441,639  –   (25,448)  –   –  1,315,396  –  –  –   –   –  1,315,396  –  –  –   1,811  –  –  –  146,466  –   1,811 93 1,534,629 515,245 – (25,448) 146,466  –   416,191  –  1,315,396  –   1,315,396  –  148,277  2,026,330 2,917 2,917  –  –   –   –  (37)  –   –   –  –  –  –  –  2,917  –  (8,448)  2,917 (37) (8,448) Balance at 31 December 2007 146,466 416,154 1,315,396 1,315,396 142,746 2,020,762 112 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                           noteS to the Parent ComPany FInanCIal StatementS year ended 31 December 2007 1 corporate information Hochschild Mining plc (hereinafter the ‘company’) is a public limited company incorporated on 11 April 2006 under the companies   Act 1985 as a Limited company and registered in england and wales with registration number 05777693. The company’s registered   address is 18 Hanover square, London w1s 1HX, united Kingdom. The company was incorporated to serve as a holding company to   be listed on the London stock exchange. The company acquired its interest in a group of companies to constitute the Hochschild   Mining group (the ‘group’) pursuant to a share exchange agreement (‘share exchange Agreement’) dated 2 november 2006.  The ultimate controlling party of the company is Mr. eduardo Hochschild whose beneficial interest in the company is held through   Pelham investment corporation. on 8 november 2006 the company’s shares were admitted to the official List of the uKLA (united Kingdom Listing Authority) and to  trading on the London stock exchange.  2 significant accounting policies (a) Basis of preparation  The company’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with international financial Reporting standards (‘ifRs’) as adopted  by the european union as they apply to the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2007. The group’s  financial statements are also consistent with ifRs issued by the iAsB. in addition, the financial statements have been prepared in  accordance with those parts of the companies Act 1985 applicable to companies reporting under ifRs. The financial statements of the company have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for derivatives and available-for-sale  financial instruments which have been valued at fair value. The financial statements are presented in us dollars (us$) and all monetary  amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand (us$000) except when otherwise indicated. (b) Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty certain amounts included in the financial statements such as the recoverability of accounts receivable and the valuation of investments   in subsidiaries involves the use of judgement and/or estimation. These judgements and estimates are based on management’s best  knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances, having regard to prior experience, but actual results may differ from the amounts  included in the financial statements. information about such judgements and estimation is contained in the accounting policies and/or   the notes to the financial statements.  (c) changes in accounting policy and disclosures The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except for the following new and amended ifRs  and ifRic interpretations. The adoption of these revised standards and interpretations did not have any effect on the financial performance  or position of the company. They did however give rise to additional disclosures, including in some cases, revisions to accounting policies.  • • ifRs 7 financial instruments: Disclosures iAs 1 Amendment – Presentation of financial statements The principal effects of these changes are as follows:  IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures This standard requires disclosures that enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the significance of the company’s financial  instruments and the nature and extent of risks arising from those financial instruments. The new disclosures are included throughout the  financial statements. while there has been no effect on the financial position or results, comparative information has been revised where  needed.  IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements This amendment requires the company to make new disclosures to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the company’s  objectives, policies and processes for managing capital. These new disclosures are shown in note 17(e). o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 113       financial stateMents noteS to the Parent ComPany FInanCIal StatementS (...cont’d) year ended 31 December 2007 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) (d) currency translation The functional currency for the company is the us dollar and is determined by the currency of the primary economic environment   in which it operates.  Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the company are initially recorded in the functional currency  using the exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are  remeasured at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. exchange gains and losses on settlement of foreign currency  transactions which are translated at the rate prevailing at the date of the transactions, or on the translation of monetary assets and  liabilities which are translated at period-end exchange rates, are taken to the income statement. non-monetary assets and liabilities  denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at historical cost are translated to the functional currency at the foreign exchange rate  prevailing at the date of the transaction.  (e) investments in subsidiaries subsidiaries are entities over which the company controls operating and financial policies, generally by owning more than 50% of voting  rights. investments in subsidiaries are recognised at acquisition cost less any provision for impairment.  The dividends are recognised when the company’s right to receive payments is established. Dividends received out of pre-acquisition  profits of a subsidiary are recorded as a reduction to the carrying value of the investment. Dividends received out of post-acquisition profits  are recorded in the income statement. (f) other receivables current receivables are carried at the original amount less provision made for impairment of these receivables. A provision for impairment  of receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the  original terms of the receivable. The amount of the provision is the difference between the original carrying amount and the recoverable  amount and this difference is recognised in the income statement.  (g) cash and cash equivalents cash and cash equivalents are carried in the balance sheet at cost. for the purposes of the balance sheet, cash and cash equivalents  comprise cash on hand and deposits held with banks that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash within three months or less  and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value. for the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents as  defined above are shown net of outstanding bank overdrafts.  (h) share capital  ordinary shares issued by the company are recorded at the net proceeds received, which is the fair value of the consideration received less  costs that are incurred in connection with the share issue. The nominal par value of the shares issued is taken to the share capital account  and any excess is recorded in the share premium account, including the costs that were incurred with the share issue. (i) Provisions  Provisions are recognised when the company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that  an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. if the  effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate  that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. where  discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. Share based payments The fair value of cash-settled share plans is recognised as a liability over the vesting period of the awards. Movements in that liability  between accounting dates are recognised as an expense. The fair value of the awards is taken to be the market value of the shares   at the date of award adjusted by a factor for anticipated relative Total shareholder Return (‘TsR’) performance. fair values are   subsequently remeasured at each accounting date to reflect the number of awards expected to vest based on the current and   anticipated TsR performance.  (j) Trade and other payables Trade and other payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective   interest method. 114 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) (k) finance income and costs finance income and costs mainly comprise interest income on funds invested, interest expense on borrowings, foreign exchange   gains and losses, gains and losses from the change in fair value of derivative instruments and gains and losses on the disposal of   available-for-sale investments. interest income and costs are recognised as they accrue, taking into account the effective yield on the asset and liability, respectively. (l) income tax income tax for the year comprises current and deferred tax. income tax is recognised in the income statement except to the extent that   it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case it is recognised in equity.  current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted at the balance sheet date,   and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of  assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes: • where the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a  business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss; and in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, where the timing  of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the  foreseeable future. • Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the  liability is settled based on the tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset  can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. (m) financial instruments financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the company becomes party to the contracts that give rise to them and are classified as  loans, receivables or as available-for-sale financial assets, as appropriate. The company determines the classification of its financial assets  and liabilities at initial recognition and, where allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each financial year-end. when  financial assets and liabilities are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, being the transaction price, in the case of financial  assets not at fair value through profit or loss, plus directly attributable transaction costs. The company considers whether a contract  contains an embedded derivative when the entity first becomes a party to it. The embedded derivatives are separated from the host  contract if it is not measured at fair value through profit or loss and when the economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to  those of the host contract. Reassessment only occurs if there is a change in the terms of the contract that significantly modifies the cash  flows that would otherwise be required. All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, being the date that the company commits to  purchase or sell the asset. Regular way transactions require delivery and receipt of assets within the timeframe generally established by  regulation or convention in the market place. The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification, as follows: Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market, do  not qualify as trading assets and have not been designated as either fair value through profit and loss or available-for-sale. such assets are  carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method if the time value of money is significant. gains and losses are recognised in  the income statement when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are those non-derivative financial assets that are designated as such or are not classified as loans and  receivables, held-to-maturity investments or financial assets at fair value through profit and loss. After initial recognition, available-for-sale  financial assets are measured at fair value with gains or losses being recognised as a separate component of equity until the investment is  derecognised or until the investment is determined to be impaired at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in equity  is included in the income statement. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 115     financial stateMents noteS to the Parent ComPany FInanCIal StatementS (...cont’d) year ended 31 December 2007 2 significant accounting policies (...cont’d) Fair values The fair value of quoted investments is determined by reference to bid prices at the close of business on the balance sheet date. where  there is no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques. These include: using recent arm’s length market transactions;  reference to the current market value of another instrument which is substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis and pricing  models. otherwise assets will be carried at cost. Impairment of financial assets The company assesses at each balance sheet date whether a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. Assets carried at amortised cost if there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on assets carried at amortised cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is  measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future  credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate  computed at initial recognition). The carrying amount of the asset is reduced, through the use of an allowance account. The amount of the  loss shall be recognised in administration costs. if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring  after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed. Any subsequent reversal of an impairment  loss is recognised in the income statement, to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the  reversal date. in relation to trade receivables, a provision for impairment is made when there is objective evidence (such as the probability  of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor) that the company will not be able to collect all of the amounts due under the  original terms of the invoice. The carrying amount of the receivable is reduced through use of an allowance account. impaired debts are  derecognised when they are assessed as irrecoverable. Assets carried at cost if there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on an unquoted equity instrument that is not carried at fair value because its fair  value cannot be reliably measured, or on a derivative asset that is linked to and must be settled by delivery of such an unquoted equity  instrument, has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present  value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Available-for-sale financial assets if an available-for-sale asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost (net of any principal payment and  amortisation) and its fair value is transferred from equity to the income statement. Reversals of impairment losses on debt instruments are  reversed through the income statement; if the increase in fair value of the instrument can be objectively related to an event occurring after  the impairment loss was recognised in profit or loss. Reversals in respect of equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are not  recognised in the income statement. Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities A financial asset or liability is generally derecognised when the contract that gives rise to it is settled, sold, cancelled or expires. where an  existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability  are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a  new liability, such that the difference in the respective carrying amounts together with any costs or fees incurred are recognised in profit or loss. (n) Dividends distribution Dividend distribution to the company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the company’s financial statements in the period in  which the dividends are approved by the company’s shareholders. 116 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 3 administrative expenses Professional fees  Directors’ fees  Legal fees  Audit fees  Personnel expenses  Taxes and contributions  Travel expenses  Lease rentals  Tax advisory fees  Depreciation  Training expenses  insurance  other  Total  4 personnel expenses salaries and wages  other legal contributions  executive Long-Term incentive Plan1  Total    Year ended  Period ended    31 December  31 December  2006  us$000 2007  US$000  4,383  1,775  1,204  1,164  1,185  178  994  508  290  24  6  232  760  103 264 – 873 – 27 – 37 125 –  194 33 73 12,703  1,729   Year ended  Period ended    31 December  31 December  2006  us$000 2007  US$000  870  283  32  1,185  – – – – 1   The plan comprises an amount to be paid in cash to participants depending on the achievement of the three year performance measures during the  performance period which ends on 31 December 2009. The cash award will be held for an additional period and delivered 50% on 31 December 2010   and the remaining 50% on 31 December 2011, accumulating notional interest at the prevailing inter-bank interest rate. only employees who remain   in the company until this date will have right of the benefit, with some exemptions that have to be approved by the Remuneration committee of   the Board. As at 31 December 2007, the provision of us$32,000 represents the discounted values of the estimated cost of the long-term employee   benefit. The present value of the provision has been appropriately discounted.  The average number of employees for 2007 and 2006 were 11 and 1, respectively. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 117                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               financial stateMents noteS to the Parent ComPany FInanCIal StatementS (...cont’d) year ended 31 December 2007 5 finance income and finance costs Finance income:  interest received on liquidity funds  interest on loans to related parties (note 15)  interest received on short-term deposits  interest received on current account  Total  Finance costs:  interest on loans from related parties (note 15)  impairment of available-for-sale financial assets  Bank commissions  Total    Year ended  Period ended    31 December  31 December  2006  us$000 2007  US$000  16,860  280  22  15  17,177  3,671 42 – 64 3,777 (325)  (71)  (21)  (417)  – – (1) (1) interest income and expense from financial assets and liabilities that are not at fair value through the profit and loss are as follows: interest income from financial assets that are not at fair value through the profit and loss  interest expense from financial liabilities that are not at fair value through the profit and loss  6 income tax expense current tax charge  Deferred tax credit  withholding taxes  Total    Year ended  Period ended    31 December  31 December  2006  us$000 2007  US$000  17,177  (325)  16,852  3,777 – 3,777   Year ended  Period ended    31 December  31 December  2006  us$000 2007  US$000  1,351  (21)  42  1,372  783 – 6 789 The statutory income tax rate in the united Kingdom is 30% for 2007 and 2006. The tax on the company’s profit before tax differs from  the theoretical amount that would arise using the statutory tax rate as follows: Profit before tax  At statutory income tax rate (30%)  expenses not deductible for tax purposes  other  Total taxation charge in the income statement  118 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007   Year ended  Period ended    31 December  31 December  2006  us$000 2007  US$000  4,289  2,600 1,287  96  (11)  1,372  780 5 4 789                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 7 property, plant and equipment Period ended 31 December 2006 Cost  incorporation date  Additions  At 31 December 2006  net book amount at 31 December 2006   Year ended 31 December 2007 Cost  At 1 January 2007  Additions  At 31 December 2007  Accumulated depreciation At 1 January 2007  Depreciation  At 31 December 2007  net book amount at 31 December 2007   8 investments in subsidiaries Beginning balance  Additions  Disposals  Ending balance  The breakdown of the investments in subsidiaries is as follows: name  Hochschild Mining Holdings Limited  Hochschild Mining (Mexico) corporation (formerly Port chester Ltd.)  Hochschild Mining (Argentina) corporation s.A.    (formerly Hochschild Mining (Argentina) corporation)1  Hochschild Mining (Peru ) s.A.     (formerly Hochschild Mining (Peru ) corporation)1   Ardsley s.A. (formerly Ardsley corporation)1  garrison s.A. (formerly garrison corporation)1  Larchmont s.A. (formerly Larchmont corporation)1   office  equipment  us$000  Total  us$000 –  4  4  4  4  105  109  –  24  24  85  – 4 4 4 4 105 109 – 24 24 85 As at 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000   1,608,452  – 1,733,239  1,608,452 –  (1,606,860)  1,734,831  1,608,452 As at 31 December 2007  As at 31 December 2006 Country of  incorporation united    Kingdom    cayman  islands    Argentina  Peru  Peru  Peru  Peru  Equity interest % 100  –  –  –  –  –  –  Carrying  country of  value  incorporation  US$000  carrying  value   %  equity  interest  us$000 1,734,831  united    Kingdom –  cayman  islands –  cayman  islands  –  cayman  islands  –  cayman  islands –  cayman  islands –  cayman  islands 100  45,618  100  575,752  100  253,756 100  447,125  100  247,337  100  1  100  38,863  Total  1,734,831    1,608,452 1  These subsidiaries were previously domiciled in cayman islands. in 2007, the place of domicile of these subsidiaries was transferred to Peru and Argentina. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 119                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    financial stateMents noteS to the Parent ComPany FInanCIal StatementS (...cont’d) year ended 31 December 2007 8 investments in subsidiaries (...cont’d) on 2 november 2006, the company entered into a share exchange Agreement to acquire the above companies (together referred to as the  ‘cayman Holding companies’). in relation to this transaction, the company issued 229,900,000 ordinary shares with a nominal value of 50p and a fair value of £3.50 to the  former shareholders of the cayman Holding companies in exchange for the share capital on these companies.  The list of subsidiaries of the group is presented in note 1 (corporate information) of the notes to the group’s financial statements. in May 2007, the company purchased 433,246,926 issued shares of £1.00 each of Hochschild Mining Holdings Limited (‘HM Holdings’)   and paid for such shares by transferring the 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Hochschild Mining (Argentina) and Hochschild  Mining (Mexico) to HM Holdings at a cost of us$261,276,000 and us$584,422,000, respectively. in December 2007, the company purchased 100 issued shares of £1.00 each of HM Holdings and paid for such shares by transferring the  100% of the issued and outstanding shares of the cayman Holding companies (Ardsley, garrison, Larchmont and Hochschild Mining (Peru))  to HM Holdings at a cost of us$761,162,000. During 2007, the company subscribed 33,315,351 shares of £1.00 each in HM Holdings through capital contributions paid in cash   of us$82,353,000. 9 available-for-sale financial assets Beginning balance  Additions  impairment recorded in the income statement  Ending balance  Year ended 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 –   451  (71)  380  –  –  – –  on 4 May 2007, the company purchased 500,000 shares in Mirasol Resources Ltd and paid cAD$500,000 (approximately us$451,000). The  fair value of the listed shares is determined by reference to published price quotations in the active market. Together with the purchase of  shares, the company obtained 500,000 warrants. At 31 December 2007, the expiry date of the warrants is 31 May 2009. warrants are fair  valued using the Black-scholes option pricing method and the balance at 31 December 2007 was nil.  At 31 December 2007, the investment in Mirasol Resources Ltd. was impaired. The impairment of us$71,000 was transferred from equity  and recorded under ‘finance costs’. 10 other receivables Amounts receivable from subsidiaries (note 15)  Prepayments  Accrued income  other debtors  Total  120 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 Year ended 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 1,886  664  1,122  83  7,536 616 2,121 71 3,755  10,344                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 10 other receivables (...cont’d) The fair values of other receivables approximate their book value. As at 31 December, the ageing analysis of other receivables is as follows: Year  2007  2006  11 cash and cash equivalents Bank current account  Liquidity funds1  Cash and cash equivalents considered for the cash flow statement    neither past  due nor  More than  impaired   us$000  30 days  30 to 60 days  over 60 days  us$000  us$000  us$000  3,755  10,344  –   –   –   –   –   –   Total  us$000 3,755 10,344 As at 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 352    284,684  285,036  6,817 414,527  421,344 1   The liquidity funds are mainly invested in certificate of deposits, commercial papers and floating rate notes with weighted average annual effective  interest rate of 5.09% and a weighted average maturity of 34 days as at 31 December 2007 (2006: 5.16% and 43 days) (refer to note 17(d)).  12 equity (a) share capital and share premium Authorised and issued share capital The authorised and issued share capital of the company as at 31 December 2007 and 2006 is as follows: class of shares   ordinary shares   Authorised   issued number   Amount   number   Amount 500,000,000   £125,000,000   307,350,226   £76,837,557 At 31 December 2007 and 2006, all issued shares with a par value of 25p (weighted average of us$0.476 per share) each are fully paid. Rights attached to Ordinary Shares At general meetings of the company, on a show of hands, every member who is present in person has one vote and on a poll every member  who is present in person or by proxy has one vote for every share of which he is the holder. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 121                                                                                                                                                                                                  financial stateMents noteS to the Parent ComPany FInanCIal StatementS (...cont’d) year ended 31 December 2007 12 equity (...cont’d) The changes in share capital are as follows: Ordinary shares of £1 each issued and fully paid  shares issued to the initial shareholder    shares issued on 16 october 2006  shares issued as at 16 october 2006  share capital following the capital split:   Ordinary shares of 50p each issued shares in issue at 16 october 2006  shares issued and paid pursuant to the share exchange    Agreement dated 2 november 2006  shares issued to employees on 11 november 2006    shares issued and paid by non-executive Directors on 11 november 2006   shares issued and paid pursuant to the global offer dated 11 november 2006  Transaction costs associated with issue of shares  capital reduction from 0.50p each to 0.25p each  shares issued as at 31 December 2006  Transaction costs associated with issue of shares1     shares issued as at 31 December 2007  1  corresponds to the underaccrual of transaction costs relating to the company’s Listing. number of  shares   equity share capital  us$000    share premium  us$000 1  49,999  50,000  100,000    229,900,000  71,656  28,570     77,250,000  –  –    307,350,226  –  307,350,226  –  93  93  93  219,233  68  27  73,511  –  (146,466)  146,466  –  146,466  – – – – – 409 163 441,067 (25,448) – 416,191 (37) 416,154 (b) other reserves Merger Reserve The merger reserve represents the difference between the value of the net assets of cayman companies acquired under the share  exchange Agreement and the nominal value of the shares issued in consideration of such acquisition.  13 trade and other payables Trade payables  Loan from subsidiaries (note 15)  Professional fees  Boards’ member remuneration  Remunerations payable  Audit fees  Taxes and contributions  Total  As at 31 December 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 241  1,914  221  320  116  236  98  3,146  5,413 6,606 89 – – 873 44 13,025 Trade payables mainly relate to the purchase of third-party services. These payables do not accrue interest and no guarantees have been  granted. The fair value of trade and other payables approximate to their book values. Trade payables are denominated in the following currencies: Pound sterling  us dollar  Total  122 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 2007  US$000  2006  us$000 192  49  241  5,413 – 5,413                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 14 deferred income tax The changes in the net deferred income tax assets are as follows: Beginning of the year/period  income statement credit  end of the year/period  2007  US$000  2006  us$000 –  21  21  – – – The 2007 amount relates to deferred income tax from impairment of available-for-sale financial assets (refer to notes 5 and 9). 15 Related-party balances and transactions (a) Related-party accounts receivable and payable The company had the following related-party balances and transactions during the year ended 31 December 2007 and the period ended  31 December 2006.  Subsidiaries Minera Hochschild Mexico, s.A. de c.v.    compañía Minera Ares s.A.c.  Minera Hochschild chile, s.c.M. (formerly Minera MH chile Ltda.)  Larchmont s.A. (formerly Larchmont corporation)    Hochschild Mining (Argentina ) s.A. (formerly Hochschild Mining (Argentina ) corporation)  Hochschild Mining (Mexico) corporation  Ardsley s.A. (formerly Ardsley corporation)  garrison s.A. (formerly garrison corporation)  Hochschild Mining (Peru) s.A. (formerly Hochschild Mining (Peru) corporation)  Total  As at 31 December 2007    As at 31 December 2006 Accounts receivable US$000 Accounts  payable   US$000  Accounts  receivable  us$000  Accounts  payable  us$000 – – 1,886 – – – – – – 1,886 –  1,908  –  1  1  1  1  1  1  1,914  7,035  –  501  –  –  –  –  –  –  7,536  – – – 1 1 1 1 1 6,601 6,606 Accounts receivable mainly corresponds to loans given to subsidiaries to acquire assets and support their exploration activities. in 2007 the  loans given to Minera Hochschild chile bears no interest (2006: interest at an annual rate of 8.85% recognising a finance income of  us$1,000) and the loan given to Minera Hochschild Mexico of us$7,000,000 bore interest at an annual rate of 14.95% recognising a finance  income of us$280,000 which was collected during the year (2006: us$41,000) (refer to note 17(d)).  in addition, the company accrued and paid interests of us$325,000 to HM Holdings in respect of an account payable which was settled at  the year end.  The fair values of the receivables and payables approximate their book value. Transactions between the company and these companies are on an arm’s length basis. (b) compensation of key management personnel of the company Key management personnel includes the Directors who receive remuneration. The amount of this remuneration was us$1,775,000 (2006:  us$264,000). HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 123                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           financial stateMents noteS to the Parent ComPany FInanCIal StatementS (...cont’d) year ended 31 December 2007 16 dividends paid and proposed Year ended 31 December 2006  Total dividends declared after year end and not provided for1    Year ended 31 December 2007  Total dividends paid or provided for during the year  Total dividends declared after year end and not provided for  Amount  us$000 2,275 8,448 22,184 1   corresponds to dividends declared after 31 December 2006 to Pelham investment corporation, navajo overseas corporation and public shareholders.  Dividends per share The dividends declared in 2007 were us$6,173,000 (us$0.0201 per share). A final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2007 of  us$0.072 per share, amounting to us$22,184,667 is to be proposed at the AgM on 9 May 2008. These financial statements do not reflect  this dividend payable. 17 financial risk management The company is exposed to a variety of risks and uncertainties which may have an impact on the achievement of financial and economic  objectives. These risks include strategic, operational and financial risk and are further categorised into risks areas to facilitate risk reporting  across the company. (a) foreign currency risk A proportion of the company’s costs are incurred in pounds sterling. Accordingly, the company’s financial results may be affected by  exchange rate fluctuations between the us dollar and pounds sterling. The company does not use derivative instruments   to manage its foreign currency risks. The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the us dollar  exchange rate, with all other variables held constant, of the company’s profit before tax and the company’s equity. Year  2007  2006  increase/  decrease  in us$ rate  +/–10%  +/–10%  effect on  profit  before tax +/–42 –/+1,632 (b) credit risk credit risk arises from debtors’ inability to make payment of their obligations to the company as they become due (without taking into  account the fair value of any guarantee or pledged assets); and by non-compliance by the counterparties in transactions in cash, which   is limited to balances deposited in banks and accounts receivable at the balance sheets date. To manage this risk, the company deposits   its surplus funds in highly-rated financial institutions, performs frequent credit checks on counterparties and constantly evaluates the  conditions of the market in which it conducts its activities. consequently, the company does not expect to incur significant losses on  account of credit risk. credit risk concentrations exist when changes in economic, industrial or geographic factors take place, affecting in the same manner   the company’s counterparties whose added risk exposure is significant to the company’s total credit exposure. Receivable balances are  monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the company’s exposure to bad debts is not significant. The maximum exposure is   the carrying amount as disclosed in note 10. 124 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                          o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f i n A n c i A L s T A T e M e n T s 17 financial risk management (...cont’d) (c) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk arises from the company’s inability to obtain the funds it requires to comply with its commitments including the inability   to sell a financial asset quickly enough and at a price close to its fair value. Management constantly monitors the company’s level of   short- and medium-term liquidity and their access to credit lines on reasonable terms in order to ensure appropriate financing is available  for its operations. The table below analyses the company’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance  sheet to the contractual maturity date: Less than  Between   Between   1 year  1 and 2 years   2 and 5 years  us$000  us$000  us$000  over  5 years  us$000  Total  us$000 At 31 December 2007  Trade and other payables (refer to note 13)  At 31 December 2006  Trade and other payables (refer to note 13)  3,146  13,025  –  –  –  –  –  3,146 –  13,025 (d) interest rate risk The company has financial assets which are exposed to interest rate risk. changes in interest rates impact primarily loans and borrowings  by changing either their fair value (fixed rate debt) or their future cash flows (variable rate debt). The company does not have a formal  policy of determining how much of its exposure should be at fixed or at variable rates. However, at the time of taking new loans or  borrowings management uses its judgement to decide whether it believes that a fixed or variable rate borrowing would be more  favourable to the company over the expected period until maturity.  As at 31 December 2007 within  Between   Between   1 year  1 and 2 years   2 and 5 years  us$000  us$000  us$000  over  5 years  us$000  Total  us$000 Fixed rate Bank current account (refer to note 11)  Floating rate Liquidity funds (refer to note 11)  352  284,684  –  –  –  –  –  352 –  284,684 As at 31 December 2006 within  Between   Between   1 year  1 and 2 years   2 and 5 years  us$000  us$000  us$000  over  5 years  us$000  Total  us$000 Fixed rate  Bank current account (refer to note 11)  Amounts receivable from subsidiaries (refer to note 10)  Floating rate  Liquidity funds (refer to note 11)  6,817  7,536  414,527  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  6,817 7,536 –  414,527 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 125                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      financial stateMents noteS to the Parent ComPany FInanCIal StatementS (...cont’d) year ended 31 December 2007 17 financial risk management (...cont’d) interest on financial instruments classified as floating rate is re-priced at intervals of less than one year. interest on financial instruments  classified as fixed rate is fixed until the maturity of the instrument. The other financial instruments of the company that are not included   in the above tables are non-interest bearing and are therefore not subject to interest rate risk. The table below demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the interest rate with all other variables held constant, of  the financial instruments with a floating rate. This assumes that the amount remains unchanged from that in place at 31 December 2007  and 2006 and that the change in interest rates is effective from the beginning of the year. in reality, the floating rate will fluctuate over the  year and interest rates will change accordingly. Year  2007  2006  increase/  decrease  in us$ rate    +/–50 bps     +/–50 bps  effect on  profit  before tax   +/–1,430   +/–2,072 (e) capital risk management The company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the company’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide  returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.  Management considers as part of its capital, the financial sources of funding from shareholders and third parties. in order to ensure an  appropriate return for shareholders’ capital invested in the company, management monitors capital thoroughly and evaluates all material  projects and potential acquisitions and approves them at its executive committee before submission to the Board for ultimate approval,  where applicable. 18 subsequent events • on 28 January 2008 (‘execution Date’), the company signed a secured Term Loan facility with a syndicate of lenders with JP Morgan  chase Bank n.A. acting as the Administrative Agent. under the arrangements, the group has a total secured term loan facility up to  us$200 million with an effective interest rate of LiBoR + 1% and a maturity date of five years beginning on the execution Date. The loans  may be incurred in up to five draw-downs available during 180 days since the execution Date and the group has the option to increase  the facility by us$150 million before the fifth anniversary of the execution Date. in relation to this secured Term Loan facility, the group has granted a first-priority perfected security interest over all of the equity share capital, free and clear of any liens, of compañía Minera Ares s.A.c. • on 27 March 2008, the Remuneration committee agreed to revise the group’s long-term incentive arrangements and to extend  participation, subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming AgM, to the executive Directors. 126 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                       fURtHeR infoRMation reServeS anD reSourCeS ore reserves and mineral resources estimates Hochschild Mining plc reports its mineral resources and reserves estimates in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 2004 edition (‘the JoRc code’). This establishes minimum standards,  recommendations and guidelines for the public reporting of exploration results and mineral resources and reserves estimates. in doing so  it emphasises the importance of principles of transparency, materiality and confidence. The information on ore reserves and mineral  resources on pages 127 to 130 were prepared by or under the supervision of competent Persons (as defined in the JoRc code). competent  Persons are required to have sufficient relevant experience and understanding of the style of mineralisation, types of deposits and mining  methods in the area of activity for which they are qualified as a competent Person under the JoRc code. The competent Person must sign off  their respective estimates of the original mineral resource and ore reserve statements for the various operations and consent to the inclusion  of that information in this report, as well as the form and context in which it appears. Hochschild Mining plc employs its own competent Person who has audited all the estimates set out in this report. Hochschild Mining  group companies are subject to a comprehensive programme of audits which aim to provide assurance in respect of ore reserve and  mineral resource estimates. These audits are conducted by competent Persons provided by independent consultants. The frequency and  depth of an audit depends on the risks and/or uncertainties associated with that particular ore reserve and mineral resource, the overall  value thereof and the time that has lapsed since the previous independent third party audit. The JoRc code requires the use of reasonable economic assumptions. These include long-term commodity price forecasts (which, in the  group’s case, are prepared by ex-house specialists largely using estimates of future supply and demand and long-term economic outlooks).  ore reserve estimates are dynamic and are influenced by changing economic conditions, technical issues, environmental regulations and  any other relevant new information and therefore these can vary from year to year. Mineral resource estimates can also change and tend to  be influenced mostly by new information pertaining to the understanding of the deposit and secondly the conversion to ore reserves. The estimates of ore reserves and mineral resources are shown as at 31 December 2007, unless otherwise stated. Mineral resources that are  reported include those mineral resources that have been modified to produce ore reserves. All tonnage and grade information has been  rounded to reflect the relative uncertainty in the estimates; there may therefore be small differences. The prices used for the reserves  calculation were: Au Price: us$600 per ounce and Ag Price: us$10.50 per ounce. table 01 – attributable metal reserves at 31 december 2007 (audited by iMc) operation  Arcata  100%  Ares  100%  Selene  100%  Pallancata  60%  San José  51%  Moris  70%  Total Mines and Projects  Reserve  category  Proved  Probable  Total  Proved  Probable  Total  Proved  Probable  Total  Proved  Probable  Total  Proved  Probable  Total  Proved  Probable  Total  Proved Probable Total Proved  Probable  Proved and  probable  (t)  (t)  (t)    1,283,099  560,318  611,153  1,543,537  410,556    1,658,663  6,067,326 555,353  1,838,452  283,828  844,146  197,774    808,926  584,225    2,127,763  963,971  1,374,527  115,018  1,773,681  2,700,170 8,767,495 Ag  (g/t)  449  538  476  205  140  183  250  327  269  279  315  289  418  396  403  4.7  5.3  4.8  240 359 277 Au  (g/t)  Ag  (moz)  Au (koz) 1.17  1.23  1.19  6.15  5.52  5.94  1.68  1.67  1.68  1.22  1.31  1.24  5.59  6.19  6.01  1.51  1.37  1.50  2.09 3.51 2.52 18.5  9.6  28.1  3.7  1.3  5.0  4.9  2.1  7.0  13.8  5.9  19.8  5.5  12.3  17.8  0.3  0.0  0.3  46.7 31.2 77.9 48.3 22.0 70.3 110.8 50.4 161.2 33.0 10.6 43.7 60.5 24.6 84.8 73.8 191.8 265.6 80.7 5.1 85.8 407.1 304.5 711.4 note: includes discounts for ore loss and dilution. Reserves = Resources – ore Loss + Dilution. where reserves are attributable to joint venture partner,  reserve figures reflect the company’s ownership only. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 127 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f u R T H e R i n f o R M A T i o n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         fURtHeR infoRMation reServeS anD reSourCeS (...cont’d) table 02 – Metal resources at 31 december 2007 (audited by iMc) Resource   category  Measured  indicated   Measured and  indicated  inferred  (t)  (t)  (t)  (t)  Ag  (g/t)  Au  (g/t)  Arcata Measured  indicated  Total  inferred  Ares Measured  indicated  Total  inferred  Selene Measured  indicated  Total  inferred  Pallancata Measured  indicated  Total  inferred  San José Measured  indicated  Total  inferred  Moris  Measured  indicated  Total  inferred  San Felipe Measured  indicated  Total  inferred  Total Measured  indicated  Total  inferred  1,193,648  581,496  511,258     1,704,905     1,873,220  286,511     868,006  93,193  607,662  204,728  812,391     979,451  1,385,395  543,097     1,928,492     1,292,442  408,835     860,854  2,276,681  1,149,902     1,269,689  320,735  145,381     2,422,062  476,135     1,626,037  20,133  282,072  7,603,619   3,027,964   10,631,583 4,861,246 521  630  554  501  214  149  192  179  269  340  287  202  321  394  342  479  467  505  493  395  4.6  5.0  4.6  3.6  72  68  71  49  216 369 259 393 1.36  1.44  1.38  1.44  6.37  5.86  6.20  3.01  1.79  1.74  1.78  0.98  1.40  1.60  1.46  1.35  8.45  6.92  7.41  5.81  1.34  1.22  1.34  0.84  10.981  10.801  10.931  9.501  1.96 3.23 2.32 1.56 Ag  (moz)  20.0  10.4  30.4  30.2  4.0  1.4  5.4  0.5  5.3  2.2  7.5  6.4  14.3  6.9  21.2  19.9  6.1  14.0  20.1  4.1  0.3  0.0  0.4  0.0  2.7  1.0  3.7  0.4  52.7 33.5 88.6 61.5 Au  (koz)  Zn  (kt)  Pb  (kt)  cu (kt) 52.2  23.7  75.6  86.7  119.1  54.0  173.0  9.0  35.0  11.5  46.5  30.9  62.4  27.9  90.5  56.1  111.1  191.5  302.5  59.9  98.3  5.7  104.0  0.5  0.7  0.3  0.9  0.1  478.6 314.6 793.1 243.3 –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  –  85.3  33.7  119.0  17.6  85.3 33.7 119.0 17.6 36.1  15.8  51.9  8.4  36.1 15.8 51.9 8.4 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 4.8 2.0 6.7 0.8 4.8 2.0 6.7 0.8 1   A combined metal content of 7.16% zinc, 3.1% lead and 0.39% copper which are not included in totals and these metals represent 15.2 million ounces of  equivalent silver.  note: Resources include undiscounted reserves, where reserves are attributable to Jv partner, reserve figures reflect the company’s ownership only, no ore  loss or dilution has been included, and stockpiled ore excluded. 128 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f u R T H e R i n f o R M A T i o n table 03 – change in reserves and resources from december 2006 to december 2007 operation  Peru  Arcata  Ares  selene  Pallancata  Peru totals Argentina san José  Argentina total Mexico Moris  san felipe  Mexico totals Totals category  Resource  Reserve  Resource  Reserve  Resource  Reserve  Resource  Reserve  Resource Reserve Resource  Reserve  Resource Reserve Resource  Reserve  Resource  Reserve  Resource Reserve Resource Reserve 1  Depletion: reduction in reserves based on ore delivered to the mine plant. Ag eq. content (million ounces) December  2006  Depletion1  Addition  December  2007  net  difference  60.6  20.4  24.9  22.3  25.2  12.3  49.2  23.8  159.8 78.8 70.4  55.6  70.4 55.6 12.3  8.9  25.0  0.0  37.3 8.9 267.5 143.3 –8.6  –12.4  –5.5  –1.0  –27.6 –2.9  –2.9 –1.1  0.0  –1.1 –31.6 9.7  20.6  –8.0  4.7  –6.7  2.9  33.9  18.6  28.9 46.8 19.7  13.5  19.7 13.5 –2.8  0.0  2.6  0.0  –0.2 0.0 48.4 60.2 70.3  32.4  16.8  14.6  18.5  9.6  83.2  41.4  188.8 98.0 90.1  66.2  90.1 66.2 9.5  7.7  27.6  37.1 7.7 316.0 172.0 9.7  12.0  –8.0  –7.7  –6.7  –2.7  33.9  17.6  28.9 19.2 19.7  10.6  19.7 10.6 –2.8  –1.2  2.6  0.0  –0.2 –1.2 48.4 28.7 % 16 59 –32 –34 –26 –22 69 74 18 24 28 19 28 19 –23 –13 11 0 –1 –13 18 20 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 129                                                                                                                                                                                              fURtHeR infoRMation reServeS anD reSourCeS (...cont’d) table 04 – change in attributable reserves and resources from december 2006 to december 2007 operation  Peru Arcata  Ares  selene  Pallancata  Peru totals Argentina  san José  Argentina totals Mexico Moris  san felipe  Mexico totals Totals category  Resource  Reserve  Resource  Reserve  Resource  Reserve  Resource  Reserve  Resource Reserve Resource  Reserve  Resource Reserve Resource  Reserve  Resource  Reserve  Resource Reserve Resource Reserve Ag eq. content (million ounces)  % attributable  December  2006 Att.1  December  2007 Att.1  net  difference  % change 100  100  100  60  51  70  70  60.6  20.4  24.9  22.3  25.2  12.3  29.5  14.3  140.2 69.3 35.9  28.3  35.9 28.3 8.6  6.2  17.5  0.0  26.1 6.2 202.2 103.9 70.3  32.4  16.8  14.6  18.5  9.6  49.9  24.9  155.5 81.5 45.9  33.7  45.9 33.7 6.6  5.4  19.3  0.0  26.0 5.4 227.4 120.6 9.7  12.0  –8.0  –7.7  –6.7  –2.7  20.4  10.6  15.4 12.2 10.0  5.4  10.0 5.4 –2.0  –0.8  1.8  0.0  –0.1 –0.8 25.3 16.8 16 59 –32 –34 –26 –22 69 74 11 18 28 19 28 19 –23 –13 11 0 –1 –13 12 16 1  Attributable reserves and resources based on the group’s percentage ownership at its joint venture projects. 130 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                             ProDuCtIon Total1 Silver Production (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) Gold Production (cid:97)(cid:101)(cid:112) (cid:39)(cid:42)(cid:34)(cid:41)(cid:42)(cid:41) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:34)(cid:44)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:39)(cid:38)(cid:34)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:38) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:39)(cid:38)(cid:34)(cid:44)(cid:43)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) 1 includes total production from san José, Moris and Pallancata which commenced part way through the year. Arcata Silver Production (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) Ares Silver Production (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) Selene Silver Production (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:97)(cid:101)(cid:112) (cid:44)(cid:34)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:41) Gold Production (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:42)(cid:34)(cid:45)(cid:43)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:42)(cid:34)(cid:40)(cid:45)(cid:39) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:97)(cid:101)(cid:112) (cid:40)(cid:34)(cid:45)(cid:38)(cid:39) Gold Production (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:40)(cid:34)(cid:44)(cid:46)(cid:46) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:34)(cid:47)(cid:42)(cid:42) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:34)(cid:45)(cid:42)(cid:40) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:97)(cid:101)(cid:112) (cid:41)(cid:34)(cid:42)(cid:39)(cid:42) Gold Production (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:45) (cid:42)(cid:34)(cid:39)(cid:44)(cid:40) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:44) (cid:41)(cid:34)(cid:41)(cid:41)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:34)(cid:47)(cid:39)(cid:39) (cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:42) (cid:97)(cid:101)(cid:112) (cid:40)(cid:39)(cid:39) (cid:39)(cid:47)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:41)(cid:41) (cid:40)(cid:40)(cid:45) (cid:97)(cid:101)(cid:112) (cid:39)(cid:44)(cid:36)(cid:43) (cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:36)(cid:47) (cid:45)(cid:36)(cid:40) (cid:43)(cid:36)(cid:40) (cid:97)(cid:101)(cid:112) (cid:39)(cid:43)(cid:38)(cid:36)(cid:38) (cid:39)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:36)(cid:43) (cid:39)(cid:47)(cid:46)(cid:36)(cid:44) (cid:39)(cid:47)(cid:41)(cid:36)(cid:40) (cid:97)(cid:101)(cid:112) (cid:40)(cid:39)(cid:36)(cid:44) (cid:40)(cid:46)(cid:36)(cid:41) (cid:40)(cid:45)(cid:36)(cid:43) (cid:40)(cid:46)(cid:36)(cid:39) o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f u R T H e R i n f o R M A T i o n HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 131     fURtHeR infoRMation ProDuCtIon (...cont’d) total pRodUction1 silver production (Koz)  gold production (Koz)  Total silver equivalent (Koz)    Total gold equivalent (Koz)  silver sold (Koz)  gold sold (Koz)  Year ended  31 December 2007  Year ended  31 December 2006  % change 14,343  211.36  27,025  450.41  13,717  202.10  11,604  195.73  23,348  389.13  10,403  189.56  24% 8% 16% 16% 32% 7% 1  Total production includes 100% of all production, including production attributable to joint venture partners at Moris, san José and Pallancata. Arcata (total) ore production (tonnes)  Average head grade silver (g/t)  Average head grade gold (g/t)  concentrate produced (tonnes)  silver grade in concentrate (kg/t)  gold grade in concentrate (kg/t)  silver produced (oz)  gold produced (oz)   silver sold (oz)  gold sold (oz)  Ares (total): ore production (tonnes)  Average head grade silver (g/t)  Average head grade gold (g/t)  Doré produced total (Koz)  silver produced (koz)  gold produced (koz)   net silver sold (koz)  net gold sold (koz)  Selene (total): ore production (tonnes)  Average head grade silver (g/t)  Average head grade gold (g/t)  concentrate produced (tonnes)  silver grade in concentrate (kg/t)  gold grade in concentrate (kg/t)  silver produced (koz)  gold produced (koz)   net silver sold (koz)  net gold sold (koz)  132 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 Year ended  31 December 2007  Year ended 31 December 2006  % change 415,400  560.04  1.43  16,665  12.12  0.03  6,553  16.47  6,544  15.50  313,688  536.62  1.39  12,407  11.90  0.03  4,754  11.89  4,046  9.78  32% 4% 3% 34% 2% 2% 38% 39% 62% 58% Year ended  31 December 2007  Year ended 31 December 2006  % change 333,800  279.25  14.57  2,593  2,701  149.98  2,880  157.77  289,138  310.61  17.37  2,850  2,688  155.50  2,651  152.85  15% (10%) (16%) (9%) 0% (4%) 9% 3% Year ended  31 December 2007  Year ended  31 December 2006  % change 413,622  295.78  2.01  4,010  26.83  0.17  3,414  21.62  3,644  22.03  359,686  397.76  2.85  3,842  33.70  0.23  4,162  28.34  3,705  26.93  15% (26%) (29%) 4% (20%) (28%) (18%) (24%) (2%) (18%)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f u R T H e R i n f o R M A T i o n Pallancata (total): ore production (tonnes)  Average head grade silver (g/t)  Average head grade gold (g/t)  concentrate produced (tonnes)  silver grade in concentrate (kg/t)  gold grade in concentrate (kg/t)  silver produced (koz)  gold produced (koz)   net silver sold (koz)  net gold sold (koz)  San José (total): ore production (tonnes)  Average head grade silver (g/t)  Average head grade gold (g/t)  silver produced (koz)  gold produced (koz)   net silver sold (koz)1  net gold sold (koz) 1   Year ended 31 December 2007 78,335 310.02 1.50 638 34.28 0.13 704 2.76 550 2.03  Year ended 31 December 2007 92,974 538.39 7.08 958 14.95 92 1.49 1   Total ounces of gold and silver sold include 0.86 koz and 42 koz respectively, that were produced during the construction phase of the plant and hence the  corresponding revenue has been recorded as a reduction to the capitalised cost of the plant Moris (total): ore production (tonnes)  Average head grade silver (g/t)  Average head grade gold (g/t)  silver produced (koz)  gold produced (koz)   net silver sold (koz)1  net gold sold (koz)1    Year ended 31 December 2007 338,304 4.70 1.65 13 5.58 6 3.26 1   Total ounces of gold and silver sold include 2.8 koz and 4.5 koz, respectively, that were produced during the construction phase of the plant and hence  corresponding revenue has been recorded as a reduction to the capitalised cost of the plant. HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 133                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           fURtHeR infoRMation gloSSary adjusted eBitda Adjusted eBiTDA is calculated as profit from continuing operations  before exceptional items, net finance income/(cost), foreign  exchange (loss)/gain and income tax plus depreciation, amortisation  and exploration costs other than personnel and other expenses eq equivalent etf exchange Traded fund  ag silver annual Report The annual report of Hochschild Mining plc for the year ended   31 December 2007 and comprising a review of the business   for the year, financial statements, compliance reports and  shareholder information annual Report 2006 The annual report of Hochschild Mining plc for the year ended   31 December 2006  au gold average head grade Average ore grade fed into the mill Board The Board of Directors of the company combined code on corporate governance or the code The combined code on corporate governance issued by the  financial Reporting council in June 2006 company Hochschild Mining plc controlling shareholders The Major shareholder, eduardo Hochschild and Alberto Beeck  collectively cu copper dnV Det norske veritas, a global provider of services for managing risk,  established in 1864 doré Doré bullion is an impure alloy of gold and silver and is generally the  final product of mining and processing; the doré bullion will be  transported to be refined to high purity metal gold by-product cash costs Defined as total cash costs multiplied by the percentage of  revenue from gold, divided by the number of gold ounces sold.  cash costs include cost of sales, commercial deductions and selling  expenses less depreciation included in cost of sales. This metric  allows us to benchmark ourselves versus our peer group in a  consistent manner over time; however, we must consider any  revenue contribution shift group Hochschild Mining plc and its subsidiary undertakings g/t grammes per metric tonne iasB international Accounting standards Board ifRic international financial Reporting interpretations committee ifRs international financial Reporting standards iso 14001 An international environmental management system standard  published by the international organisation for standardisation JoRc Joint ore Reserves committee JoRc code code developed by the Australian Joint ore Reserves committee for  reporting mine reserves and resources kg/t Kilogrammes per metric tonne koz Thousand ounces kt Thousand metric tonnes ktpa Thousand metric tonnes per annum eps (pre-exceptionals) The per-share (using the weighted average number of shares  outstanding for the period) profit available to equity shareholders  of the group from continuing operations before exceptional items  and after minority interest listing or ipo The global offer of ordinary shares and the associated admission   to the official List and to trading on the London stock exchange   on 8 november 2006 134 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 o v e R v i e w B u s i n e s s R e v i e w g o v e R n A n c e f u R T H e R i n f o R M A T i o n share exchange agreement An agreement dated 2 november 2006 relating to the acquisition,  by the company, of the cayman island resident holding companies silver co-product cash costs Defined as total cash costs multiplied by the percentage of  revenue from silver, divided by the number of silver ounces sold.  cash costs include cost of sales, commercial deduction and selling  expenses, less depreciation included in cost of sales . This metric  allows us to benchmark ourselves versus our peer group in a  consistent manner over time; however, we must consider any  revenue contribution shift t tonne tecsUp The leading non-profit technical institute in Peru, substantially  funded by Hochschild Mining Zn Zinc liBoR London inter Bank offer Rate lost time injury or lti An occupational injury or illness that results in days away   from work lost time injury frequency Rate or ltifR Lost Time injury frequency Rate = LTi x 1,000,000/hours worked Major shareholder Pelham investment corporation moz Million ounces Mt Million tonnes nW-se north-west to south-east oHsas 18001 occupational Health and safety Assessment series (standards for  occupational health and safety management systems) ordinary shares ordinary shares of 25 pence each in the company pb Lead Q3 production Report The quarterly production report, released by Hochschild Mining plc on  17 october 2007, in respect of the three months to 30 september 2007 Q4 production Report The 2007 production report (incorporating the outlook for 2008)  released by Hochschild Mining plc on 8 January 2008 Relationship agreement An agreement between Pelham investment corporation,   eduardo Hochschild, Alberto Beeck and the company dated   20 october 2006.  secured term loan facility A secured term loan facility for up to $200 million pursuant to an  agreement dated 28 January 2008 between Hochschild Mining plc  and various lenders HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 135     fURtHeR infoRMation ShareholDer InFormatIon 617 (2006: 238) 307,350,226 (2006: 307,350,226) By fax:  +44 (0)20 8639 2342 as at 31 december 2007: number of shareholders:  number of shares in issue:  By size of holding: 500 and under  501 to 1,000   1,001 to 10,000  10,001 to 100,000   100,001 to 1,000,000   over 1,000,000   Total By category of shareholder: shareholders %  shares % 13.45   10.86   47.16  17.02   8.43   3.08   0.01 0.02 0.32 1.08 6.2 92.37 100.00 100.00 shareholders  shares Description  number of  holders  % of  holders  number of  shares  % of  capital Private shareholders   Pension funds  nominee companies  Limited companies   Bank & Bank nominees  other institutions  Total 110   2  475   13   11  6   617 17.83    0.32   76.99   2.11  1.78  0.97  162,436   10,001   297,035,592   1,855,243   8,046,465  240,489   0.05 0.01 96.64 0.60 2.62 0.08 100 307,350,226 100 annual general Meeting (‘agM’) The AgM will be held at 10am on friday 9 May 2008 at the   offices of Linklaters LLP, one silk street, London, united Kingdom,   ec2Y 8HQ. The notice of Meeting and the form of Proxy are  enclosed with this Annual Report. company website Hochschild Mining plc interim and Annual Reports and results  announcements are available via the internet on our website at  www.hochschildmining.com. shareholders can also access the  latest information about the company and press announcements  as they are released, together with details of future events and how  to obtain further information. Registrars The Registrars can be contacted for information about the AgM,  shareholdings, dividends and to report changes in personal details. By post:  shareholder services Department, capita Registrars Limited,   The Registry, 34 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4Tu By telephone:  if calling from the uK: 0871 664 0300 (calls cost 10p per minute  plus network extras) if calling from overseas: +44 20 8639 3399 136 HocHscHild Mining plc  |  Annual Report & Accounts 2007 currency option and dividend mandate shareholders wishing to receive their dividend in us dollars should  contact the company’s registrars to request a currency election  form. This form should be completed and returned to the registrars  by 22 April 2008. The company’s registrars can also arrange for the dividend to be  paid directly into shareholders’ uK bank accounts. To take  advantage of this facility, a dividend mandate form, also available  from the company’s registrars, should be completed and returned  to the registrars by 22 April 2008. This arrangement is only available  in respect of dividends paid in uK pounds sterling. shareholders  who have already completed one or both of these forms need take  no further action. investor Relations for investor enquiries please contact: Jane flynn, investor Relations  Associate by writing to the Head office address (see below), by  phone on 020 7152 6023 or by email at jane.flynn@hocplc.com financial calendar Dividend payments: ex-dividend date   Record date   Deadline for return of currency election form   final dividend payable   interim dividend payable   16 April 2008 18 April 2008 22 April 2008 13 May 2008 expected october 2008 other dates: Annual general Meeting  interim results announced   interim report circulated   9 May 2008 August 2008 september 2008 solicitors Linklaters LLP auditors Head office 1 grosvenor crescent  ernst & Young LLP  London  sw1X 7ef  united Kingdom  1 More London Place  one silk street London se1 2Af  united Kingdom  London ec2Y 8HQ united Kingdom Registered office 18 Hanover square London w1s 1HX united Kingdom company secretary R D Bhasin       We ARe A leAding pRecious metAls compAny opeR Ating in the AmeRicAs With A pRimARy focus on silveR And gold Overview 01 2007 highlights 02 At a glance 04 Chairman’s statement Business review 08 Q&A with CEO 10 Strategy & KPIs 12 Market & geographic overview 14 Operational review 22 Financial review 28 Corporate social responsibility 31 Risk management gOvernance 34 Board of directors 36 Senior management 37 Directors’ report 43 Corporate governance report 49 Directors’ remuneration report 54 Statement of directors’ 55 responsibilities Independent auditor’s report Financial stateMents 57 Accounts 62 Notes to accounts FurtHer inFOrMatiOn 127 Reserves and resources 131 Production 134 Glossary and definitions 136 Shareholder information KEy FOR FuRthER INFORMAtION 00 Refer to pages in this document Forward looking statements the constituent parts of this Annual Report, including those that make up the Directors’ Report, contain certain forward looking statements, including such statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the uS Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In particular, such forward looking statements may relate to matters such as the business, strategy, investments, production, major projects and their contribution to expected production and other plans of hochschild Mining plc and its current goals, assumptions and expectations relating to its future financial condition, performance and results. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements typically containing words such as “intends”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “targets”, “plans”, “estimates” and words of similar import. By their nature, forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will or may occur in the future. Actual results, performance or achievements of hochschild Mining plc may be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences between the actual results, performance or achievements of hochschild Mining plc and current expectations include, but are not limited to, legislative, fiscal and regulatory developments, competitive conditions, technological developments, exchange rate fluctuations and general economic conditions. these factors, risks and uncertainties are further discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report in the section entitled Risk Management. Past performance is no guide to future performance and persons needing advice should consult an independent financial adviser. the forward looking statements reflect knowledge and information available at the date of preparation of this Annual Report. Except as required by the Listing Rules and applicable law, the Board of hochschild Mining plc does not undertake any obligation to update or change any forward looking statements to reflect events occurring after the date of this Annual Report. Nothing in this Annual Report should be construed as a profit forecast. H o c h s c h i l i d M n n g p i l c A n n u a l R e p o r t & A c c o u n t s f o r t h e y e a r e n d e d 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 7 www.hochschildmining.com Hochschild Mining plc 2007 Hochschild Mining plc Annual Report & Accounts For the year ended 31 December 2007 

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