* In the first quarter of 2009, Dannemora Mineral signed a letter
of intent with four European steel companies for future iron ore
deliveries. In view of the weak economic situation, the steel
companies have expressed a wish to postpone the trial deliveries
provided for in the agreement. Dannemora therefore decided in
March to delay the mine's production start until summer 2011.
* In order to maintain the company's good financial position and
not be dependent on external financing in the next few years,
Dannemora Mineral decided in the first quarter to postpone
non-time-critical investments.
* In February 2009, rock work in the Dannemora mine began with ramp
development and and tunnelling work. This has generated iron ore
which is mainly intended for trial deliveries to potential
customers.
* In January 2009, Dannemora Magnetit AB and a number of interested
parties signed a declaration of intent with the Swedish Rail
Administration on the renovation of the railway line on the
Örbyhus - Dannemora - Hargshamn - Hallstavik section, which will
bring Dannemora cost-efficiency and environmental advantages.
* Dannemora Mineral was awarded an exploration permit for
Riddarhyttan 3 in the first quarter. The new permit and
Riddarhyttan 1 cover historically calculated "proven and probable
iron ore" of just over 12 million tonnes. Dannemora Mineral
believes there is good scope for substantially increasing the
mineral reserves in the area.
* Profit/loss after net financial items in Q1 2009 amounted to SEK
-5.7 (-4.6) million.
* Cash flow from operations for Q1 2009 amounted to SEK -8.0 (-5.7)
million.
* Investments during the quarter amounted to SEK 26.4 (17.3)
million.
* Cash & cash equivalents at 31 March 2009 amounted to SEK 120.6
(55.5) million.
The full report with tables can be downloaded from the following
link:
Dannemora Mineral AB: Interim Report January - March 2009
| Source: Dannemora Mineral AB