2006 Highlights

Profit before tax up 54% ; net profit of US$51 million also up despite first full-year tax charge of US$23 million
Loulo mine delivers robust results in first full year of production; work starts on Yalea underground development
and planning updated on Gara
Morila maintains its record as a solid cash generator
Tongon moves into the bankable feasibility study phase
Exploration expands reserves and resources in Mali and delivers promising results from Burkina Faso.