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SECOND QUARTER AND HALF YEAR REPORT

31 December 2005

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Table of Contents - Second Quarter and Half Year Report 31 December 2005

Page

Report to Shareholders……….. 2

Management Discussion and Analysis……… 9

Directors’ Report………. 22

Auditor’s Independence Declaration……… 23

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements………... 24

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets………... 25

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity……… 26

Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statements………... 27

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements……….. 28

Directors’ Declaration………... 55

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Second Quarter Report – December 2005

(All figures are in Australian dollars unless otherwise indicated)

The highlights of uranium market developments and Company activities during the December quarter are as follows:-

ENERGY POLICY REVERSALS REAFFIRMING NEED FOR NUCLEAR POWER

The UK government is the latest in a long line of governments that have either reversed or are in the process of reversing their nuclear power policies. Having gone through a strong period seeking reliance on gas and renewables (mainly wind) for its base-load electricity needs the UK government is now becoming patently aware of the limitations of this inherently flawed energy strategy. The UK is now set on urgent action to introduce new base load capacity able to also provide carbon free energy security via nuclear power. It is currently deciding on critical need to replace its aging nuclear reactor fleet with new nuclear power plants. The Swedish Government has also affirmed that it is not possible to shut down its power plants without serious disruption to electricity supply and greenhouse emission targets making its 1980 nuclear phase-out policy increasingly irrelevant. Meanwhile the Dutch Prime Minister has proposed to abandon the Government’s original plan to shut down one of its power plants in 2013 and allow it to operate until 2033.

The spot price of uranium continues to rise and by early February it was reported by UxC to be US$37.50/lb U3O8, with upward price pressure still remaining.

LANGER HEINRICH URANIUM PROJECT (100%) Project Construction

Project construction is being maintained on budget and on schedule. By the end of December 2005 the project was 31% completed and almost 70% of the construction budget had been committed. The crushing, scrubber, attritioning and CCD plant contracts have been awarded. The Namwater contract for the pipeline and pumping infrastructure has been awarded and approved by the Namwater Board. The second phase of the permanent camp facility had been erected with the camp on schedule to accommodate the remobilisation of the civil and earthworks contractors during January 2005.

A significant achievement has been completion of the foundation pours for the first two leach tanks prior to the Christmas break to optimise work sequencing and commencement of the continuous concrete pours for the tanks to take place immediately on resumption of work in January.

Nampower have completed the erection of the site overhead power supply line, being temporarily supplied at 22 Kv. The temporary supply will be used to provide power for the camp and site offices during the construction period. The power line will then be supplied at 66Kv once the permanent site substation is completed.

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Mining

The mining tender package bids have been received and are being evaluated. Bid clarifications will be conducted during January with the contract award scheduled for February. Early indications are in line with the BFS estimated total unit mining costs.

Inaugural Yellowcake Sales Contracts

In January, Paladin secured its first two sales contracts for a portion of its yellowcake (U3O8) production from the Langer Heinrich Uranium Mining Operation, scheduled for commissioning in September 2006. These sales arrangements are with US utilities and are subject to finalisation of all necessary legal documentation.

The two sales contracts are for the purchase of 2,145,000lbs U3O8 and 2,080,000lbs U3O8 respectively for delivery between 2007 and 2012. Pricing will be market related to be determined at time of each delivery with escalating floor and ceiling price components.

These sales arrangements signify a very important occasion for Paladin and the uranium supply industry generally. Few new companies have entered the uranium market in the past 25 years, reflecting a period of dismal outlook and a uranium mining industry essentially in retreat. The timing of new production from Paladin’s Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, which is expected to be followed into production in 2008 by its Kayelekera Project in Malawi, provides Paladin with a unique window of opportunity.

General Manager Appointed

Paladin has secured the services of Mr Wyatt Buck, a top uranium operative who will assume the position of General Manager of Langer Heinrich mining operations based in Swakopmund, Namibia. Wyatt Buck qualified as a Mechanical Engineer from the University of Saskatchewan in 1981 and was later a senior executive for 15 years with the Cameco Corporation, a Canadian company that leads in uranium production. For the past 2 years Wyatt held the position of General Manager of the McArthur River Mine and the Key Lake Mill. This facility is the highest producing uranium operation in the world. Previous to this, Wyatt acquired extensive operational experience at Cameco’s Key Lake and Rabbit Lake uranium mining operations holding a variety of key positions. These included Mill Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, Purchasing/Transportation Manager and working with the Engineering and Projects sections which also involved participation in the McArthur River and Cigar Lake feasibility studies.

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Mineral Resources Estimates Increased

As reported, the Mineral Resource estimates utilising the 2005 drilling results returned very encouraging results. This drilling programme consisted of 245 RC drill holes for a total of 11,534m and was confined to certain areas in Detail 2 and Detail 7. Mineral resource specialists Hellman and Schofield (H&S) have completed and independently verified a revised JORC (2000) Code mineral resource estimate of Langer Heinrich.

The Mineral Resource estimation has been calculated by H&S as follows:- All Details: 1 to 7 (including new channel drilling)

250ppm Cut-off Mt Grade % U3O8 Tonnes U3O8

Measured Resources 19.9 0.07 13,250

Indicated Resources 12.4 0.06 6,950

Total 32.3 0.07 20,200

Inferred Resources 40.0 0.06 23,800

Compared to the previously reported Mineral Resources the new resource estimates at 250ppm cut off represents an increase in contained U3O8 as follows:

• A 24% increase in the Measured and Indicated Resources (from 17,100t to 20,200t U3O8). • A 52% increase in the Inferred Resources (from 15,700t to 23,800t contained U3O8).

The potential for increasing the resource base even further within ML140 is regarded as high. Details 3, 4, 5 and 6 contain mineralization which remains open and future drilling will concentrate in evaluating these areas.

KAYELEKERA URANIUM PROJECT (100%) Bankable Feasibility Study Progress

Preliminary metallurgical work on selected ore blends from the 2.25t bulk sample sent to the metallurgical laboratories has indicated acid consumption is in line with previous work and confirms a viable basis for the project. Optimisation work to minimise effects of carbonate content in the ore on acid consumption will follow.

The subcontractors for the environmental, geotechnical, hydrological and tailings evaluation have been selected by Minproc, the BFS manager. With the strong emphasis being given to this part of the BFS, Knights Piesold, a highly reputable South African firm, were selected to carry out this work. Follow-up site visits by Knights Piesold commenced in January.

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Mineral Reserves Upgraded

Subsequent to the December quarter Paladin advised that infill drilling of the Kayelekera Deposit returned very encouraging results, producing a twofold benefit. Firstly, the results have added significantly to the presently stated Mineral Resource estimates for Kayelekera and secondly, have allowed most of these resources to be classified into the Measured and Indicated Resource Categories with a small percentage retained as Inferred Resources.

The drilling programme, which was carried out from August to October 2005, consisted of 120 RC drill holes for a total of 5,394m. Mineral Resource specialists Hellman and Schofield (H&S) have completed and independently verified a revised JORC (2004) Code mineral resource estimate for Kayelekera which also conforms to the NI 43.101 requirements. The updated NI 43.101 report is in preparation and will be submitted to the Canadian authorities by mid February 2006.

The Mineral Resource estimations are based on the use of a combination of analytical assays (XRF) and downhole gamma logging results, following the application of standard practice radiometric calibration methods for U3O8. Approximately 50% of the mineralized holes were assayed for U308 using analytical methods (XRF) for check purposes and to establish disequilibrium parameters for subsequent application to un-assayed radiometrically logged drill hole intervals. H&S have reported the following resource results:-

A Att330000ppppmmUU33OO88CCuutt--ooffff Mt Grade % U3O8 Tonnes U3O8 Measured Resources 2.20 0.12 2,730 Indicated Resources 13.11 0.08 10,880 Total 15.31 0.09 13,630 Inferred Resources 3.40 0.06 2,040 A Att660000ppppmmUU33OO88CCuutt--ooffff Mt Grade % U3O8 Tonnes U3O8 Measured Resources 1.58 0.16 2,460 Indicated Resources 6.98 0.12 8,240 Total 8.56 0.13 10,690 Inferred Resources 1.19 0.09 1,110

The previously reported mineral resources (at 300ppm cut off) were 9.4Mt of Inferred Resources grading 0.12% U3O8 (10,850t of contained U3O8). At the time of the previous estimation certain verification work had yet to be completed and none of the resource could be reported by H&S in accordance with the JORC (2004) code and NI 43.101 requirements as Measured or Indicated Resources.

Following the infill drilling and substantiation of the radiometrically determined U3O8 grades,

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As can be compared from the results, the resources for Kayelekera have been increased substantially. At the 300ppm cut-off limit, Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources identified amount to 15.31Mt grading 0.09% U3O8 and 3.4Mt of Inferred Resources at 0.06% U3O8 versus the previously stated total Inferred Resource of 9.4Mt grading 0.12% U3O8.

The resource estimates for both the 300ppm and 600ppm U3O8 cut-offs are provided herein because at this stage the economic cut-off that will be applied from the mine modelling work is unknown but is expected to be between these two cut-off limits. These results do show, however, that a 10 year mine life producing approximately 1,000t U3O8 per year is likely as a minimum and that the possibility exists to extend this mine life and/or annual production depending on the final economics that are determined from the BFS.

The increase in tonnage and decrease in grade from the previously stated resources is due to the fact that the high grade core of the deposit was well defined by previous drilling and the new drilling focussed mostly on defining the peripheral zones of the deposit. Consequently, this work added mainly lower grade material to the resource estimations. In total, however, the new estimate has increased the contained uranium metal in the deposit by 4,820t U3O8 or 45%, which is regarded highly significant by Paladin directors.

The 2005 drilling also showed that the mineralisation is not yet fully delineated particularly in the north and south-east and thus potential exists to identify additional resources with future drilling.

State Agreement

A workshop was held in Malawi December 2005 to review the draft State Agreement. In attendance were representatives from Mines and Energy, Finance, President’s Cabinet, Reserve Bank, Tax, Labour, Environment and Water and Irrigation Ministries and Departments.

Further meetings are scheduled in February. These will focus specifically on establishing the fiscal framework of the project and to progress the State Agreement.

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Prospective Tenements Granted

The Minister of Mines, Natural Resources and Environment has granted three Exclusive Prospecting Licenses (EPL) in northern Malawi to Paladin.

The three new EPL’s (Nos. 168, 169 and 170) in total cover 1,140km2. Two licences are contiguous with the Kayelekera EPL070, while the third licence stretches along a coastal section of Lake Malawi. The newly granted EPL’s were applied for to secure specific Karoo Sandstone formations which are considered prospective for Kayelekera type uranium deposits.

The area covered by EPL170 has been previously investigated which included the carrying out of geophysical airborne surveys and limited ground follow-up programmes. These earlier investigations were carried out during the 1980’s by the British Central Electric Generating Board (CEGB), the group that discovered and evaluated the Kayelekera deposit up to a full feasibility study. The tenements cover anomalous areas delineated by CEGB. The large number of airborne radiometric and geochemical anomalies identified on these properties is associated with the target geological formations that host the Kayelekera deposit.

Only EPL170 underwent some follow-up exploration and this tenement area is considered to hold the greatest potential for uranium. CEGB drilled 49 holes (30m to 100m depth) to check 10 anomalous areas and 31 intersected numerous low order mineralisation including a maximum of 0.5m at 0.2% U3O8 and identified the existence of critical Redox fronts. The occurrence of such uranium mineralisation and presence of oxidised and reduced rocks in association, is regarded as highly favourable and confirms that mineralising systems operated which were similar to those that generated the Kayelekera Uranium Deposit. The inconclusive exploration results obtained by CEGB are attributed to the limited extent of detailed work and lack of follow-up drilling.

The other two licence areas (EPL168 and EPL169) contain numerous radiometric airborne and stream water-stream sediment geochemical anomalies. These cluster to define broad prospective areas. Although these anomalies were briefly ground-checked by CEGB they remain valid targets for re-investigation.

The extensive prospective areas offered by these tenements provide Paladin with a significant opportunity to expand the existing uranium resource base of the project and has the potential to make any mining operation at Kayelekera a strategic facility for longer term utilisation and benefit. Exploration work for 2006 will initially involve the digitisation and geophysical evaluation of the old helicopter airborne spectrometric data. Also all previous exploration results including drilling results will be evaluated in detail. This work will allow the known uranium prospects, airborne and stream sediment anomalies to be ranked in preparation for the ground follow-up work planned for 3rd quarter 2006.

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CORPORATE

Settlement of A$77 million placement

In October, the Company allotted 35 million fully paid shares at A$2.20 per share, raising A$77 million for Langer Heinrich development and working capital. The global placement was co-led by National Bank Financial Inc, based in Toronto and RBC Securities Australia Limited.

Investment in Deep Yellow Limited

In December the Company increased its holding in Deep Yellow Limited to 23.5 million fully paid shares (5.2%).

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting was held on 9 November 2005 with all resolutions passed.

JOHN BORSHOFF Managing Director

13 February 2006

Additional Notes:

The information in this announcement that relates to mineral resources is based on information compiled by Ed Becker BSc (hons), MAusIMM and mineral resource estimation by David Princep BSc MAusIMM, each of whom have more than five years experience in estimation of mineral resources and ore reserves. Mr Becker is a full-time employee of Paladin Resources Ltd. Mr Princep is a full-time employee of Hellman & Schofield Pty Ltd. Each of the above named are “qualified persons” as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and consents to the inclusion of the information in this announcement in the form and context in which it appears.

Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements: Statements regarding Paladin’s plans to develop the Langer Heinrich Project are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee such statements will be realized. In particular, there can be no assurance that Paladin will be able to successfully build, develop and operate a uranium mine or that it will be able to raise the funds necessary to complete such tasks. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that if completed, any mine will be profitably operated.

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Management Discussion and Analysis For the Six Months Ended 31 December 2005

The following Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for Paladin Resources Limited (“Company”) should be read in conjunction with the Report to Shareholders and the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended 31 December 2005 which have been reviewed but are unaudited. The effective date of this report is 10 February 2006.

The financial information presented in this MD&A has been prepared in accordance with Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Urgent Issues Group Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001.

In addition to these Australian requirements further information has been included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended 31 December 2005 in order to comply with applicable Canadian securities law, as the Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Additional information relating to the Company, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2005 and other public announcements is available at www.paladinresources.com.au.

OVERVIEW

The Company operates in the resource industry with a principal business of evaluation and development of uranium projects in Africa and Australia. The Company is incorporated under the laws of Western Australia with a primary share market listing on the Australian Stock Exchange and additional listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada; and Munich, Berlin, Stuttgart and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges in Europe.

The main activities undertaken during the six months were:

– commencement of construction at the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project in Namibia after granting of a 25 year mining licence and acceptance of US$71 million in bank credit committee approved offers for project finance;

– acquisition of the remaining 10% joint venture interest in the Kayelekera Uranium Project in Malawi;

– continuation of the bankable feasibility study for the Kayelekera Uranium Project;

– completion of resource drilling programs at both Langer Heinrich and Kayelekera Uranium Projects with additional resources discovered;

– sale of non-core uranium exploration property and grant of licence over Frome Basin database to Deep Yellow Ltd;

– repayment and cancellation of the debt facility established for the Langer Heinrich Bankable Feasibility Study; and

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements contained in this MD&A, including those relating to strategies and other statements, are predictive in nature, and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or include words such as “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates” or similar expressions that are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements include, without limitation, the information concerning possible or assumed further results of operations as set forth herein. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events and are qualified in their entirety by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally.

The forward looking statements contained in this MD&A are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. The future results of the Company may differ materially from those expressed in the forward looking statements contained in this MD&A due to, among other factors, the risks and uncertainties inherent in the business of the Company. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this MD&A or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

AUSTRALIAN EQUIVALENTS TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended 31 December 2005 is prepared in accordance with Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS).

The Company has included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements a complete list of all accounting policies adopted under AIFRS as well as disclosure of the impact of AIFRS on the previous financial reporting of the Company.

The comparative information in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements has been restated to reflect the application of AIFRS to that comparative period.

As a result of adoption of AIFRS the Company is no longer required to present a reconciliation of reported results to Canadian GAAP under Canadian securities law.

CHANGE IN EXPLORATION & EVALUATION EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTING POLICY The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended 31 December 2005 has been prepared on the basis of a retrospective application of a voluntary change in exploration and evaluation expenditure accounting policy.

The new exploration and evaluation expenditure accounting policy is to charge exploration and evaluation expenditure against earnings as incurred; except for acquisition costs and for expenditure incurred after a decision to proceed to development is made, in which case the expenditure is capitalised as an asset – refer to Note 2 of the financial statements for the full detail on the change in accounting policy.

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INCOME STATEMENTS

Three Months Ended 31 December

Six Months Ended 31 December

2005 2004 2005 2004

A$000 A$000 A$000 A$000

Revenue from Continuing Operations 1,467 88 2,038 138

Other Income 3,095 810 3,742 810

Share Based Payments Expense (545) (294) (2,067) (294)

Exploration and evaluation expenditure (730) (1,775) (1,379) (2,529) Other Expenses from Continuing Operations (980) (387) (1,999) (507) Profit / (Loss) from Continuing Operations 2,307 (1,558) 335 (2,382)

Profit from Discontinuing Operations - 81 - 69

Profit / (Loss) Before and After Income Tax 2,307 (1,477) 335 (2,313) Profit / (Loss) per Share (Australian cents)

– basic – diluted 0.53 0.53 (0.42) N/A 0.08 0.08 (0.67) N/A

Six Months Ended 31 December 2005

Revenue from Continuing Operations has increased to A$2,038,187 in 2005 as a result of an

increase in interest revenue derived from higher cash holdings in 2005 when compared to 2004, and the revenue earned from the Frome Basin database licence to Deep Yellow in 2005.

Other Income in 2005 relates to a A$441,117 profit on sale of non-core uranium exploration

property to Deep Yellow and a A$3,300,744 foreign exchange gain attributable to cash holdings in South African rand for the funding of construction activities of the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project. In 2004 the other income represented a A$810,000 profit on sale of non-core uranium exploration properties to Deep Yellow.

Share Based Payments Expense relates to the requirement to recognise the cost of granting

options to Directors, employees and consultants under AIFRS over the option vesting period. This expense is higher in 2005 at A$2,067,055 as a result of the options being granted in November and December 2004 which resulted in a small expense in 2004.

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The valuation of options under AIFRS does not allow the consideration of non-market related vesting conditions, which precludes the Company from discounting the option valuations to reflect the vesting conditions relating to positive outcome for the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project bankable feasibility study and completion of acceptable project funding. This has the result of increasing the option valuation when compared to the previously disclosed valuations by the Company, which were prepared based on the normal commercial practice of discounting valuations for non-market related vesting conditions.

A change in Exploration and evaluation expenditure accounting policy has been retrospectively applied - refer to Note 2 of the financial statements for the full detail on the change in accounting policy. A decrease in exploration and evaluation expenditure in the Income Statement to A$1,379,262 in 2005 has occurred as a decision to proceed to development has been made for the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project, which results in the capitalisation of this projects expenditure.

Other Expenses from Continuing Operations have increased to A$1,999,125 in 2005 as a result of

the expanded corporate activities attributable to the significant growth of the Company in the last year.

The Profit from Discontinuing Operations in 2004 of A$69,083 relates to the commercial property sold on 24 June 2005.

The Profit for the six months ended 31 December 2005 of A$334,606 compares favourably to the loss for the six months ended 31 December 2004 of A$2,313,124 as a result of higher revenue and other income, and lower exploration and evaluation expenditure in the Income Statement; despite the higher Share Based Payment Expense and the expanded corporate activities attributable to the significant growth of the Company in the last year.

Three Months Ended 31 December 2005

Revenue from Continuing Operations has increased in 2005 as a result higher interest revenue

derived and the revenue earned from the Frome Basin database licence to Deep Yellow in 2005.

Other Income in 2005 relates to foreign exchange gains attributable to cash holdings in South

African rand for the funding of construction activities of the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project. In 2004 the other income represented a A$810,000 profit on sale of non-core uranium exploration properties to Deep Yellow.

Share Based Payments Expense is higher in 2005 as a result of the options being granted in

November and December 2004 which resulted in a small expense in 2004.

A decrease in Exploration and evaluation expenditure in the Income Statement in 2005 has occurred as a decision to proceed to development has been made for the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project.

Other Expenses from Continuing Operations have increased in 2005 as a result of the expanded

corporate activities attributable to the significant growth of the Company in the last year.

The Profit from Discontinuing Operations in 2004 relates to the commercial property sold on 24 June 2005.

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The Profit for the three months ended 31 December 2005 compares favourably to the loss for the three months ended 31 December 2004 as a result of higher revenue and other income, and lower exploration and evaluation expenditure in the Income Statement; despite the higher Share Based Payment Expense and the expanded corporate activities attributable to the significant growth of the Company in the last year.

Earnings Per Share

The Profit/(loss) per Share noted on the Income Statements reflects the result for the specific reported periods and the additional shares issued in 2005 compared to 2004.

Segment Disclosure

In the African geographic segment (Namibia and Malawi) the Company primarily reflected the exploration and evaluation expenditure for the Kayelekera Uranium Project, as expenditure for the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project has been capitalised. In the Australian geographic segment the Company reflected the remaining Income Statement activities.

BALANCE SHEETS

31 Dec 2005 30 June 2005

A$000 A$000

Total Current Assets 96,319 40,057

Total Non Current Assets 35,293 5,384

Total Assets 131,612 45,441

Total Current Liabilities 4,623 1,325

Total Non Current Liabilities 1,077 -

Total Liabilities 5,700 1,325

Net Assets 125,912 44,116

Current Assets have increased to A$96,319,388 at 31 December 2005 as a result of the A$77

million private placement completed in October 2005. This increase has occurred despite the cash spend on construction activities for the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project, bankable feasibility study expenditure for the Kayelekera Uranium Project, project generation exploration and evaluation activities and corporate costs for the six months ended 31 December 2005. Of the A$94,436,101 held in cash as at 31 December 2005, A$93,382,011 has been invested in short term commercial bank bills and term deposits.

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Non Current Assets have increased to A$35,292,800 during the six months as a result of mine

construction activities/exploration and evaluation expenditure for the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project, acquisition of the remaining 10% joint venture interest in the Kayelekera Uranium Project, deferred project finance facility establishment costs, and increased investment in and financial value of Deep Yellow shares and options.

The consideration for the acquisition of the remaining 10% joint venture interest in the Kayelekera Uranium Project from Balmain Resources Pty Ltd was satisfied by the issue of 4,350,000 fully paid ordinary shares. The Company announcement on 6 July 2005 in relation to this purchase referred to an issue price of A$1.235 per share, being the 5 day moving average of the Company’s share price from 29 June 2005 to 5 July 2005. In accordance with AIFRS the Company is required to value these shares at the date the legal agreement was signed for the purchase – as a result the actual issue price is A$1.29 per share.

During the six months ended 31 December 2005 the Company acquired an additional 8,500,000 shares and 12,500,000 unlisted options (with an exercise price of A$0.12 and expiry of 31 July 2008) in Deep Yellow - 1,000,000 shares from on-market purchase and the balance of shares and options from the sale of non-core uranium exploration property and grant of licence over the Frome Basin database. Under AIFRS the investments in Deep Yellow are required to be stated at fair value at each reporting date, and the Company has adopted a policy of recording the revaluation amount in Reserves. At 31 December 2005 the Company has a revaluation increment for the investments in Deep Yellow as a result of its share price increasing to A$0.082 from A$0.067 at 30 June 2005.

Current Liabilities increased to A$4,622,612 at 31 December 2005 as a result of Langer Heinrich

Uranium Project mine construction activities. This increase occurred despite the repayment and cancellation of the debt facility established for the Langer Heinrich Bankable Feasibility Study on 31 October 2005 - the principal repayment was A$500,000.

Non Current Liabilities of A$1,077,120 exist as at 31 December 2005 predominantly in relation to

the grant of licence for the Frome Basin database to Deep Yellow. The Company has allocated Deep Yellow shares and options to the value of A$1,452,633 to the granting of this licence which is for a five year period commencing 15 July 2005. By 31 December 2005 A$133,158 of the allocated consideration for the licence had been earned, leaving a balance of A$1,319,475 in consideration (unearned revenue) to be earned over the remaining licence term. Of this unearned licence revenue A$1,028,948 is non-current at 31 December 2005.

Segment Disclosure

In the Balance Sheet in 2005 the Company reflected a significant increase in the African geographical segment attributable to the focus on the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project in Namibia and the Kayelekera Uranium Project in Malawi.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

2005 2004 A$000 A$000 Total Equity at the Beginning of the Financial Period 44,116 7,112 Profit / (Loss) for the Six Months Ended 31 December 335 (2,313)

Movement in Reserves 2,003 94

Movement in Equity 79,458 4,604

Total Equity at the End of the Financial Period 125,912 9,497

Profit/(Loss) for the Six Months Ended 31 December is discussed under the Income Statements

section.

Movement in Reserves increased to A$2,003,673 in 2005 relating to the recognised value of

unlisted employee options and the revaluation increment attributable to the increase in Deep Yellow share price to A$0.082 from A$0.067 at 30 June 2005. This increase is after deduction for the exercise of 4,050,000 unlisted employee options - 3,300,000 exercisable at A$0.22 on or before 26 May 2006 and 750,000 exercisable at A$0.32 on or before 26 May 2006.

Movements in Equity increased to A$79,457,660 in 2005 from the completion of a 35,000,000 share

global private placement, exercise of unlisted employee options and issue of shares to acquire the remaining 10% joint venture interest in the Kayelekera Uranium Project which is valued at A$5,611,500. The number of fully paid ordinary shares on issue at 31 December 2005 is 444,285,713, an increase of 43,400,000 during the six months. Share options of 29,800,000 remain outstanding at 31 December 2005 to Directors, employees, and consultants directly engaged in corporate, construction and exploration and evaluation work for the Company.

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CASH FLOW STATEMENTS

Three Months Ended 31 December

2005 2004 2005 2004 A$000 A$000 A$000 A$000 Net Cash Inflow/(Outflow) from Operating Activities 556 (154) 203 (212) Net Cash Outflow from Investing Activities (16,739) (1,563) (20,689) (2,525) Net Cash Inflow from Financing Activities 72,615 1,188 72,132 4,783 Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash Held 56,432 (529) 51,646 2,046 Cash at the Beginning of the Financial Period 34,909 7,214 39,489 4,639

Effects of exchange rate changes 3,095 - 3,301 -

Cash at the End of the Financial Period 94,436 6,685 94,436 6,685

The Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities in 2005 of A$202,695 is attributable to the increase in interest received from higher cash holdings in 2005 when compared to 2004, despite higher payments to suppliers and employees relating to expanded corporate activities attributable to the significant growth of the Company in the last year.

In 2005 Investing Activities increased to A$20,688,695 as a result of mine construction/exploration and evaluation expenditure for the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project, bankable feasibility study for the Kayelekera Uranium Project, project generation exploration and evaluation activities, and acquisition of additional shares in Deep Yellow.

Net Cash Inflows from Financing Activities represented a net cash inflow of A$72,132,331 in 2005

as a result of the A$77 million private placement completed in October 2005 and net proceeds from exercise of 4,050,000 unlisted employee options, net of share issue costs and the establishment costs relating to the Langer Heinrich project finance facility. The number of shares issued in 2005 was 43,400,000 (including 4,350,000 relating to the non cash acquisition of the remaining 10% joint venture interest in the Kayelekera Uranium Project) an increase from the 15,500,000 issued in 2004.

Overall the Net Increase in Cash in 2005 was A$51,646,331; which compares favourably to the net increase in cash in 2004 as a result of the A$77 million private placement completed in October 2005, despite higher cash outflows from investing activities.

In 2005 an A$3,300,744 Effects of Exchange Rate Changes exists from the translation of foreign currency holdings of South African rand for the funding of construction activities of the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project.

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PALADIN RESOURCES LTD

The Cash at 31 December 2005 of A$94,436,101 represents a considerable increase in cash to the comparative period of 2004.

Three Months Ended 31 December 2005

The Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities in 2005 is attributable to the increase in interest received from higher cash holdings, despite higher payments to suppliers and employees relating to expanded corporate activities attributable to the significant growth of the Company in the last year. In 2005 Investing Activities increased as a result of mine construction/exploration and evaluation for the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project, bankable feasibility study for the Kayelekera Uranium Project, project generation exploration and evaluation activities, and acquisition of additional shares in Deep Yellow.

Net Cash Inflows from Financing Activities represented a net cash inflow in 2005 as a result of the

private placement completed in October 2005 and net proceeds from exercise of unlisted employee options, net of share issue costs and the establishment costs relating to the Langer Heinrich project finance facility. The number of shares issued in 2005 was 38,000,000 - an increase from the 14,700,000 issued in 2004.

Overall the Net Increase in Cash in 2005 compares favourably to the net decrease in cash in 2004 as a result of the private placement completed in October 2005, despite higher cash outflow from investing activities.

In 2005 an Effects of Exchange Rate Changes exists from the translation of foreign currency holdings of South African rand for the funding of construction activities of the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company’s principal source of liquidity as at 31 December 2005 is cash of A$94,436,101 (30 June 2005 – A$39,489,026). Of this amount A$93,382,011 has been invested in short term commercial bank bills and term deposits.

The Company’s principal sources of cash for the six months ended 31 December 2005 were proceeds from a private placement, interest received from cash investments and receipts from exercise of unlisted employee options.

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PALADIN RESOURCES LTD

The following is a summary of the Company’s outstanding commitments as at 31 December 2005: Total Less than 1 yr 1 to 5 yrs Unknown Payments due by period A$ A$ A$ A$

Mine construction 57,719,566 57,719,566 -

-Mineral properties 1,619,034 1,619,034 -

-Operating leases 622,414 173,752 448,662

-Manyingee acquisition 750,000 - - 750,000

Total commitments 60,711,014 59,512,352 448,662 750,000

In relation to the Manyingee Uranium Project, the acquisition terms provide for a payment of A$750,000 by the Company to the vendors when all project development approvals are obtained. In addition to the outstanding commitments above, the Company acquired a call option on 19 June 1998 in relation to the purchase of the Oobagooma Uranium Project and, in turn, granted a put option to the original holder of the Project. Both the call and put options have an exercise price of A$750,000 and are subject to the Western Australian Department of Minerals & Energy granting tenements comprising 2 exploration licence applications. The A$750,000 is payable by the Company within 10 business days of the later of the grant of the tenements or the exercise of either the call or put option. The options will expire 3 months after the date the tenements are granted. The Company has no other off Balance Sheet arrangements.

OUTSTANDING SHARE INFORMATION

As at 10 February 2006 the Company had 444,285,713 fully paid ordinary shares issued and outstanding. The following table sets out the fully paid ordinary shares issuable under the Company Employee Share Incentive Option Plan:

As at 10 February 2006 Number

Outstanding shares 444,285,713

Issuable under Employee Share Incentive Option Plan 31,450,000

Total 475,735,713

On 13 January 2006 the Company announced that the Board had resolved to issue 2,650,000 unlisted options to recently appointed executives (not including Directors) exercisable at A$2.80 with a three year expiry pursuant to the Employee Share Incentive Option Plan.

Of these options 1,650,000 have been disclosed under fully paid ordinary shares issuable under the Company Employee Share Incentive Option Plan as they were allotted as at 10 February 2006. The remaining 1,000,000 options are expected to be allotted by the end of February 2006 and have not been disclosed as fully paid ordinary shares issuable under the Company Employee Share Incentive Option Plan.

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PALADIN RESOURCES LTD

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to the determination of the carrying value or impairment of interests in mineral properties, financial investments, and property, plant and equipment.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

At 31 December 2005 the Company has exposure to interest rate risk which is limited to the floating market rate for cash.

The Company does not have foreign currency risk for non-monetary assets and liabilities of the Namibia and Malawi operations as these are deemed to have a functional currency of Australian dollars. The Company has no significant monetary foreign currency assets and liabilities apart from South African Rand cash term deposits which are held for the purposes of funding a portion of the mine construction for the Langer Heinrich Uranium Project.

The Company currently does not engage in any hedging or derivative transactions to manage interest rate or foreign currency risks.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

During the six months ended 31 December 2005 no payments were made to Director related entities as all Directors throughout this period were employees of the Company and received employee based compensation.

INTERNAL CONTROLS

The Company has made no changes to its internal controls over financial reporting since 30 June 2005 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS

The Company has applied its Disclosure Control Policy to the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended 31 December 2005 and associated Management Discussion and Analysis. An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures used has been undertaken and concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

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PALADIN RESOURCES LTD

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Inaugural Yellowcake Sales Contracts

In January 2006, the Company secured its first two sales contracts for a portion of its yellowcake (U3O8) production from the Langer Heinrich Uranium Mining Operation, scheduled for commissioning in September 2006. These sales arrangements are with US utilities and are subject to finalisation of all necessary legal documentation.

The two sales contracts are for the purchase of 2,145,000lbs U3O8 and 2,080,000lbs U3O8 respectively for delivery between 2007 and 2012. Pricing will be market related to be determined at time of each delivery with escalating floor and ceiling price components.

Kayelekera Uranium Project, Malawi – Mineral Resources Upgraded

On 24 January 2006 the Company advised that infill drilling of the Kayelekera Deposit returned very encouraging results. Firstly, the results have added significantly to the presently stated Mineral Resource estimates and secondly, they have allowed most of these resources to be classified into the Measured and Indicated Resource Categories with a small percentage retained as Inferred Resources.

The reported resource results are as follows:- A Att330000ppppmmUU33OO88CCuutt--ooffff Mt Grade % U3O8 Tonnes U3O8 Measured Resources 2.20 0.12 2,730 Indicated Resources 13.11 0.08 10,880 Total 15.31 0.09 13,630 Inferred Resources 3.40 0.06 2,040

The previously reported mineral resources (at 300ppm cut off) were 9.4Mt of Inferred Resources grading 0.12% U3O8 (10,850t of contained U3O8).

Issue and Allotment of Employee Options

On 13 January 2006 the Company announced that the Board had resolved to issue 2,650,000 unlisted options to recently appointed executives (not including Directors) exercisable at A$2.80 with a three year expiry pursuant to the Employee Share Incentive Option Plan. Of these options allotment of 1,650,000 had occurred as at 10 February 2006.

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Kayelekera Uranium Project, Malawi – Prospective Tenements Granted

The Company has been granted three Exclusive Prospecting Licenses (EPL) in northern Malawi. The three new EPL’s (Nos. 168, 169 and 170) in total cover 1,140km2. Two licences are contiguous with the Kayelekera EPL070, while the third licence stretches along a coastal section of Lake Malawi. The newly granted EPL’s were applied for to secure specific Karoo Sandstone formations which are considered prospective for Kayelekera type uranium deposits.

The extensive prospective areas offered by these tenements provide the Company with a significant opportunity to expand the existing uranium resource base of the project and has the potential to make any mining operation at Kayelekera a strategic facility for longer term utilisation and benefit.

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for 31 December 2005 has been prepared in accordance with Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards and has been reviewed but not audited by the Company’s Auditors. The effective date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for 31 December 2005 is 10 February 2006.

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PALADIN RESOURCES LTD

Directors’ Report For the Six Months Ended 31 December 2005

The Directors present their report on the consolidated entity consisting of Paladin Resources Ltd and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year ended 31 December 2005.

Directors

The following persons were Directors of Paladin Resources Ltd (Company) during the whole of the half year and up to the date of this report:

Mr Rick Wayne Crabb (Non-Executive Chairman) Mr John Borshoff (Managing Director)

Mr Sean Llewelyn (Non-Executive Director) Mr George Pirie (Non-Executive Director) Mr Ian Nobel (Non-Executive Director)

Review of Operations

A detailed operational and financial review of the consolidated entity is set out on pages 2 to 21 under the sections titled Report to Shareholders and Management Discussion and Analysis.

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 23, which forms part of the Directors’ Report.

Rounding of Amounts to the Nearest Thousand Dollars

The Company is of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/0100 issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the Directors’ Report and Financial Report. Amounts in the Directors’ Report and Financial Report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars in accordance with that class order.

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Mr John Borshoff Managing Director

Perth, Western Australia 13 February 2006

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Auditor's Independence Declaration to the Directors of Paladin Resources

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In relation to our review of the financial report of Paladin Resources Limited for the financial

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PALADIN RESOURCES LTD AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

EXPRESSED IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 31 December 31 December

2005 2004 2005 2004

A$000 A$000 A$000 A$000

REVENUE FROM CONTINUING

OPERATIONS 1,467 88 2,038 138

Other income (Note 5(a)) 3,095 810 3,742 810

Share based payments expense

(Note 5(b)) (545) (294) (2,067) (294)

Interest expense (4) (118) (16) (118)

Exploration and evaluation expenditure (730) (1,775) (1,379) (2,529)

Depreciation and amortisation (41) (16) (81) (34)

Other expenses (935) (253) (1,902) (355)

PROFIT / (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX 2,307 (1,558) 335 (2,382)

Income tax expense - - - -

Profit / (Loss) from continuing operations 2,307 (1,558) 335 (2,382)

Profit from discontinued operations (Note 4(a)) - 81 - 69

PROFIT / (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO

MEMBERS OF PALADIN RESOURCES LTD 2,307 (1,477) 335 (2,313)

Cents Cents Cents Cents Profit / (Loss) per share attributable to ordinary

equity holders – basic – diluted 0.53 0.53 (0.42) N/A 0.08 0.08 (0.67) N/A

The above Condensed Consolidated Income Statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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PALADIN RESOURCES LTD AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As At As At 31 December 30 June 2005 2005 A$000 A$000 ASSETS Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents 94,436 39,489

Receivables 1,883 568

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 96,319 40,057

Non current assets

Deferred borrowing costs 1,239 -

Held to maturity investments - -

Available for sale financial assets 4,505 2,430

Property, plant and equipment 21,127 1,268

Exploration and evaluation expenditure (Note 6) 8,422 1,686

TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 35,293 5,384

TOTAL ASSETS 131,612 45,441

LIABILITIES Current liabilities

Payables 4,175 727

Unearned revenue 291 -

Interest bearing liabilities - 533

Provisions 157 65

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,623 1,325

Non current liabilities

Payables 48 -

Unearned revenue 1,029 -

TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,077 -

TOTAL LIABILITIES 5,700 1,325

NET ASSETS 125,912 44,116

EQUITY

Contributed equity (Note 7(a)) 145,450 65,992

Reserves 7,409 5,406

Accumulated losses (26,947) (27,282)

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PALADIN RESOURCES LTD AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY EXPRESSED IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS

SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER

Contributed Equity Reserves

Accumulated

Losses Total

A$000 A$000 A$000 A$000

At 1 July 2004 24,265 719 (17,872) 7,112

Change in fair value of available for sale

financial assets - (200) - (200)

(Loss) for the half year - - (2,313) (2,313)

Recognised value of unlisted employee options

that has vested - 294 - 294

Grant of Société Générale Australia Branch

share options - 321 - 321

Exercise of Société Générale Australia Branch

share options (Note 7(b)) 321 (321) - -

Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs

(Note 7(b)) 4,283 - - 4,283

At 31 December 2004 _28,869 813 (20,185) _9,497

At 1 July 2005 65,992 5,406 (27,282) 44,116

Change in fair value of available for sale

financial assets - 82 - 82

Profit for the half year - - 335 335

Recognised value of unlisted employee options

that has vested - 2,067 - 2,067

Exercise of unlisted employee options

(Note 7(b)) 146 (146) - -

Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs

(Note 7(b)) 79,312 - - 79,312

At 31 December 2005 145,450 7,409 (26,947) 125,912

The above Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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PALADIN RESOURCES LTD AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 31 December 31 December

2005 2004 2005 2004 A$000 A$000 A$000 A$000 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING

ACTIVITIES

Payments to suppliers and employees (566) (305) (1,661) (411)

Interest received 1,156 58 1,895 98

Interest paid (48) (14) (49) (29)

Property rental income - 38 - 60

Other receipts 14 69 18 70

NET CASH INFLOW/(OUTFLOW)

FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 556 (154) 203 (212)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING

ACTIVITIES

Exploration and evaluation expenditure (955) (1,623) (2,483) (2,375) Payments for property, plant and equipment (15,685) (40) (18,107) (250) Payments for available for sale financial

assets (99) - (99) -

Proceeds on sale of tenements - 100 - 100

NET CASH (OUTFLOW) FROM

INVESTING ACTIVITIES (16,739) (1,563) (20,689) (2,525)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING

ACTIVITIES

Share placement 77,000 100 77,000 3,100

Proceeds from exercise of share options 735 1,156 966 1,255

Equity fundraising costs (4,261) (68) (4,266) (72)

Project finance facility establishment costs (359) - (1,068) -

Repayment of borrowings (500) - (500) -

Proceeds from borrowings - - - 500

NET CASH INFLOW FROM

FINANCING ACTIVITIES 72,615 1,188 72,132 4,783

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE)

IN CASH HELD 56,432 (529) 51,646 2,046 Cash at the beginning of the

financial period 34,909 7,214 39,489 4,639

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash

and cash equivalents 3,095 - 3,301 -

CASH AT THE END OF THE

FINANCIAL PERIOD 94,436 6,685 94,436 6,685

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS (SECOND QUARTER) ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This general purpose financial report for the half year ended 31 December 2005 has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001.

In addition to these Australian requirements further information has been included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended 31 December 2005 in order to comply with applicable Canadian securities law, as the Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

This condensed financial report does not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly, this report is to be read in conjunction with the Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2005 and any public announcements made by Paladin Resources Ltd during the half year reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

(a) Basis of preparation of half-year financial report

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial report are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated.

Application of AASB 1 First-time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards

This condensed financial report of Paladin Resources Ltd has been prepared in accordance with AIFRS. AASB 1 First time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards has been applied in preparing these financial statements.

Financial statements of Paladin Resources Ltd until 30 June 2005 had been prepared in accordance with previous Australian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (AGAAP). AGAAP differs in certain respects from AIFRS. When preparing the Paladin Resources Ltd condensed financial report for the half year ended 31 December 2005, management has amended certain accounting, valuation and consolidation methods applied in the previous AGAAP financial statements to comply with AIFRS. The comparative figures were restated to reflect these adjustments.

Reconciliations and descriptions of the effect of transition from previous AGAAP to AIFRS on the Group's equity and its net income are given in Note 10.

Historical cost convention

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets.

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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (b) Principles of consolidation

(i) Subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Paladin Resources Ltd (Company or parent entity) as at 31 December 2005 and the results of all subsidiaries for the six months then ended. Paladin Resources Ltd and its subsidiaries together are referred to in this financial report as the Group or the consolidated entity.

Subsidiaries are all those entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group (refer to Note 1(h)).

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

(ii) Joint venture operations

The proportionate interests in the assets, liabilities and expenses of joint venture operations have been incorporated in the financial statements under the appropriate headings.

(c) Segment reporting

A geographical segment is engaged in providing products or services within a particular economic environment and is subject to risks and returns that are different from those of segments operating in other economic environments. A business segment is a group of assets and operations engaged in providing products or services that are subject to risks and returns that are different to those of other business segments.

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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (d) Foreign currency translation

(i) Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group's entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ('the functional currency'). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Paladin Resources Ltd’s functional and presentation currency.

(ii) Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Income Statement, except when deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges.

(iii) Group companies

The Group entities do not have a functional currency different from the presentation currency.

(e) Revenue recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade allowances and duties and taxes paid. Revenue is recognised for the major business activities as follows:

(i) Interest revenue

Interest revenue from investments in cash and convertible notes is recognised in the Income Statement in the periods in which it is receivable, as this represents the pattern of legal benefit to the Group.

(ii) Database licence revenue

Licence revenue generated from granting third parties access to proprietary databases information on mineral property regions is recognised in the Income Statement on a straight line basis over the licence term.

(iii) Rental revenue

Rental revenue from leasing of the investment property is recognised in the Income Statement in the periods in which it is receivable, as this represents the pattern of service rendered through the provision of the property.

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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (f) Income tax

The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period's taxable income based on the national income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted for each jurisdiction. The relevant tax rates are applied to the cumulative amounts of deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the deferred tax asset or liability. An exception is made for certain temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability. No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised in relation to these temporary differences if they arose in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit or loss.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.

Paladin Resources Ltd and all its wholly-owned Australian resident entities are part of a consolidated group under Australian tax law. Paladin Resources Ltd is the head entity in the tax-consolidated group. Tax expense, deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences of the members of the tax-consolidated group are recognised in the separate financial statements of the members of the tax-consolidated group using the 'separate taxpayer within group' approach by reference to the carrying amounts in the separate financial statements of each entity and the tax values applying under tax consolidation.

(g) Leases

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases.

Incentives received on entering into operating leases are recognised as liabilities. Lease payments are allocated between rental expense and reduction of the lease incentive liability on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.