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AMERICAN URANIUM LTD Annual Report 2010

Mar 16, 2011

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ABN 33 124 792 132

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

Corporate Directory

Board of Directors

Mr Murray McDonald Mr Ian Cowden Ms Emma Gilbert

Executive Chairman Non‐Executive Director Executive Director

Company Secretary

Mr Frank Campagna

Registered Office

13 Colin Street West Perth, Western Australia 6005

Principal Office

13 Colin Street West Perth, Western Australia 6005

Telephone: +61 8 9215 0400 Facsimile: +61 8 9321 3628

Auditor

Stantons International Pty Ltd Level 1, 1 Havelock Street West Perth, Western Australia 6005

Share Registry

Advanced Share Registry Services Pty Ltd 150 Stirling Highway Nedlands, Western Australia 6009

Telephone: +61 8 9389 8033 Facsimile: +61 8 9389 7871

Stock Exchange

Australian Securities Exchange Limited Level 8, Exchange Plaza 2 The Esplanade Perth, Western Australia 6000

ASX Code: GTR

Website

www.gtiresources.com.au

GTI Resources Ltd Contents

Contents

Page
Chairman’s Report 1
Operations Report 2
Corporate Governance Statement 4
Directors’ Report 9
Auditor’s Independence Declaration 16
Independent Audit Report 17
Directors’ Declaration 19
Statement of Comprehensive Income 20
Statement of Financial Position 21
Statement of Changes in Equity 22
Statement of Cash Flows 23
Notes to the Financial Statements 24

GTI Resources Ltd Chairman’s Report

Chairman’s Report

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT EVALUATION AND GENERATION

The Company’s bid for an advanced epithermal gold project, located in the Asia‐Pacific “Rim of Fire’, was submitted at the end of September 2010 and is still ongoing and, awaiting Government decision and award. Substantial Indicated and Inferred mineral resources occur on the property, and GTI believes there is excellent potential for definition of additional gold resources which could lead to development and production should the bid be successful.

GTI has continued its search for other suitable projects world‐wide, pending the outcome of this internationally competitive tender.

The Team continue to assess project opportunities focussed on gold, nickel, rare earths, iron ore, phosphate and energy projects.

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PROPERTIES

Activities continued throughout the year on our West Australian properties including Yangibana, where our Joint Venture partner Artemis Resources Limited requested world renowned REE specialist Dr. Anthony Mariano to visit the property and review information to date.

Dr. Mariano commented on favourable rare earth composition with strong Neodymium anomalism.

We have now increased our holding at the Silver King project area (GTI 100%). Exploration is now planned for the commencing field season.

High grade copper and silver have been reported from grab samples of small historical working in the new grid.

Shareholders and investors will continue to be informed of progress on project acquisitions, as they advance past the preliminary phase.

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Murray McDonald Executive Chairman

Perth, 16 March 2011

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GTI Resources Ltd Operations Report

Operations Report

The Company’s focus on evaluation of advanced projects internationally, for potential acquisition, continued during the year.

REE (Rare Earth Element) exploration at Yangibana in Western Australia has confirmed significant potential, and GTI’s portfolio of WA properties has been enhanced during 2010.

International Project Evaluation

Numerous advanced project opportunities have been assessed by GTI’s team, for commodities including gold, coal, nickel and iron ore.

Following extensive due diligence studies and site visits by GTI’s technical team, a bid was submitted at the end of September 2010 for an advanced epithermal gold project located in the Asia‐Pacific “Rim of Fire” region. A decision is now anticipated in the coming months.

GTI has built up significant knowledge of the project since early in the year, and believes that the excellent exploration potential together with existing substantial JORC Indicated and Inferred gold resources could form the basis for significant development and production.

While hopeful that the Company’s bid will be successful, the board acknowledges the outcome of such an internationally competitive opportunity is uncertain. Accordingly, GTI has continued to search for other suitable advanced projects world‐wide, with an emphasis on gold and base metal mineralisation.

Western Australian Projects

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Gold, silver, base metal, rare earth element and uranium targets have been defined on GTI’s properties in Western Australia.

At the Yangibana project, 260km northeast of Carnarvon in Western Australia, extensive zones of gossans are developed at surface over a series of carbonatite dykes up to 10m thick and 25km long, within granitic basement.

World‐renowned REE specialist Dr. Anthony Mariano carried out a site visit, reviewed past drilling data and commented on favourable rare earth composition with strong Neodymium anomalism.

GTI has previously reported rock chip gossan samples up to 19.44% total rare earth oxides (TREO) from within the project area.

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GTI Resources Ltd Operations Report

Results from 376 shallow auger holes confirmed highly anomalous levels of Cerium, Lanthanum, Neodymium and Praesodymium at Yangibana. Details are available on GTI’s website in the December 2010 Quarterly Activities Report, as reported by JV operator Artemis Resources Limited.

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Mapping of gossanous outcrop, Yangibana
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At Silver King , several new exploration licence applications have significantly expanded the potential project area. High grade copper and silver have been recorded from grab sampling of small historical workings in the new ground, several kilometres from the main Silver King mining area which has a recorded historical production of 38,927oz of silver and small tonnages of high‐grade copper.

Exploration planned during the current field season will define targets for drill testing.

At GTI’s Conical Hill project, no field work was undertaken pending granting of the three exploration licence applications which total 101 blocks. One EL was surrendered during the year, due to access issues.

Exploration activities were carried out under JV at Bali Hi , including mapping and sampling of high‐grade copper occurrences. Results will be reported when received from the JV partner.

A tenement schedule is presented on page 45, summarising the Company’s current tenure and ownership details.

Competent Person: The contents of this report that relate to geology and exploration results are based on information compiled by consulting geologist Ian Cowden of Iana Pty Ltd, who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a Chartered Professional Geologist and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. He has sufficient experience relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a “Competent Person”, as defined in the 2004 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Ian Cowden consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters compiled by him in the form and context in which they appear.

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GTI Resources Ltd Corporate Governance Statement

Corporate Governance Statement

INTRODUCTION

A description of the Company’s main corporate governance practices is set out below. These practices, unless otherwise stated, were in place for the entire financial year.

Further information about the Company’s corporate governance practices is set out on the Company’s website at www.gtiresources.com.au In accordance with the ASX Principles and Recommendations, information published on the Company’s website includes charters (for the Board and its committees), the Company’s code of conduct and other policies and procedures.

PRINCIPLE 1: LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT

Recommendation 1.1 – Establish and disclose the functions reserved to the Board and those delegated to senior executives.

The Board has the responsibility for protecting the rights and interests of shareholders and the enhancement of long‐term shareholder value. The Board’s primary role is to formulate the strategic direction of the Company and to oversee the Company’s business activities and management. Day to day management of the Company’s affairs and the implementation of corporate strategies are formally delegated by the Board to the Executive Chairman.

The Board has established functions that are reserved for the Board, as separate from those functions discharged by the Executive Chairman and are summarised in the Board Charter which is available on the Company’s website. The Board retains responsibility for the following:

(a) the overall strategic direction and leadership of the Company, including its control and accountability systems;

  • (b) appointing the chief executive officer, or equivalent, for a period and on terms as the directors see fit and, where appropriate, removing the chief executive officer;

  • (c) ratifying the appointment and, where appropriate, the removal of senior executives including the company secretary;

  • (d) approving and monitoring the corporate governance of the Company;

  • (e) the establishment and maintenance of a framework of internal control and appropriate ethical standards for the management of the Company;

(f) monitoring, reviewing and challenging senior management's performance and implementation of objectives and strategies;

  • (g) approving and monitoring the progress of major capital expenditure, capital management, and acquisitions and divestitures;

  • (h) monitoring the financial and non‐financial performance of the Company;

  • (i) ensuring the integrity of the Company's financial and other reporting (with the assistance of the Audit Committee);

  • (j) appointing the external auditor (based on recommendations of the Audit Committee) and the appointment of a new external auditor when any vacancy arises, provided that any appointment made by the Board must be ratified by shareholders at the next annual general meeting of the Company;

Recommendation 1.2 – Disclose the process for evaluating the performance of senior executives.

The Remuneration Committee is charged with periodic review of the job description and performance of the Executive Chairman according to agreed performance parameters. The Executive Chairman is the subject of an informal evaluation against both individual performance and overall business measures. These evaluations were undertaken progressively and periodically during the year.

No formal process exists for the appraisal of other senior executives, as the size and management structure of the Company permits ongoing monitoring by the Executive Chairman and the Remuneration Committee of senior executive performance. No formal evaluation of senior executive performance was therefore undertaken during the year.

The Company’s website contains a section formally setting out the Company’s Process for Performance Evaluation.

Recommendation 1.3 – Provide the information in the guide to reporting on Principle 1.

Performance evaluations for the Executive Chairman have taken place in the reporting period in accordance with the process disclosed.

The Board charter is publicly available at www.gtiresources.com.au and includes a description of what matters are reserved for the Board and management respectively.

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GTI Resources Ltd Corporate Governance Statement

PRINCIPLE 2: STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE

Recommendation 2.1 – A majority of the Board should be independent directors.

The Company has a three member Board comprising two executive directors, including the Chairman and one non‐executive director. Under present circumstances, there is not a a majority of directors classified as independent, according to ASX guidelines. The directors are not considered to be independent by virtue of either holding in excess of 5% ownership of the Company or holding an executive position with the Company.

The Board believes that the current structure is the most appropriate for the Company having regard to its size, its current level of operations and its strategy of minimising operating costs. As the Company grows and/or circumstances change, the Board will consider further appointments of independent directors if appropriate.

Recommendation 2.2 – The Chairperson should be an independent director.

Board members should possess complementary business disciplines and experience aligned with the Company’s objectives and where appropriate, significant shareholders being represented on the Board and if nominated, holding the position of Chairman. The Chairman is expected to bring independent thought and judgement to his role in all circumstances. Where matters arise in which there is a perceived conflict of interest, the Chairman must declare his interest and abstain from any consideration or voting on the relevant matter.

Recommendation 2.3 –The roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer should not be exercised by the same individual.

Mr McDonald is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and is not an independent director and as such does not comply with Recommendation 2.2 or 2.3. The Board believes that the current size of the Company and of the Board does not make a separation of the Chief Executive Officer’s and Chairman’s duties viable.

Recommendation 2.4 – The Board should establish a nomination committee.

The Company does not have a separate nomination committee. The current size of the full Board permits it to act as the nomination committee and to regularly review membership.

Recommendation 2.5 – Disclose the process for evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors.

The Chairman is responsible for evaluation of the Board, Board committees and individual directors. The Board, acting as the Nomination Committee, in the absence of the Executive Chairman, is responsible for evaluating the performance of the Executive Chairman. Other senior executives are evaluated by the Executive Chairman.

The Company has adopted policies and procedures concerning the evaluation and development of its directors, executives and Board committee. Procedures include an internal Board performance assessment, an induction protocol and ongoing internal discussion with regard to the performance of the Board and its directors.

The Company’s Process for Performance Evaluation is available on the Company’s website.

Recommendation 2.6 – Provide the information indicated in the guide to reporting on Principle 2 .

Contained in the Directors’ Report section of this Annual Report are details of the skills, experience and expertise held by each Director in office at the date of this Annual Report. The terms of office, and their status as executive/non‐executive/independent, for each director for the year ended 31 December 2010 were as follows (with all directors noted as continuing in office as at 31 December 2010 and still being in office at the date of this annual report):

Murray McDonald Executive/non‐independent (appointed 5 April 2007 continuing)
Ian Cowden Non‐executive/non‐independent (appointed 5 April 2007 continuing)
Emma Gilbert Executive/non‐independent (appointed 15 June 2010 continuing)
Darren Crawte Non‐executive/independent (resigned 15 June 2010)

The Board has adopted ASX recommended principles in relation to the assessment of directors’ independence, which identifies shareholdings, executive roles and contractual relationships which may affect independent status. Financial materiality thresholds used in the assessment of directors’ independence are set at 10% of the annual gross expenditure of the Company and/or 25% of the annual income or business turnover of the director. The Board Charter empowers a director to seek independent professional advice, in connection with their duties and responsibilities, at the expense of the Company.

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GTI Resources Ltd Corporate Governance Statement

A formal evaluation of the Board of Directors did not take place during the period.

The Company’s procedure for the selection and appointment of new directors is available on the Company’s website.

It is the policy of the Board that in determining candidates for Board positions, the following process is followed;

  1. The Board evaluates the range of skills, experiences and expertise of the existing Board. In particular, the Board will identify the particular skills that will contribute to the Board’s effectiveness.;

  2. A potential candidate is considered with reference to their skills and expertise in relation to other Board members; and

  3. Any appointment made by the Board is subject to ratification by shareholders at the next annual general meeting.

PRINCIPLE 3: PROMOTE ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING

Recommendation 3.1 ‐ Establish a code of conduct and disclose the code, or a summary as to:

3.1.1 the practices necessary to maintain confidence in the company’s integrity;

3.1.2 the practices necessary to take into account legal obligations and reasonable expectations of stakeholders;

3.1.3 the responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices.

The Company has established a formal code of conduct to guide the Directors, senior executives and employees to guide compliance with the legitimate interests of all stakeholders. The code aims to encourage the appropriate standards of conduct and behaviour of the directors, employees and contractors of the Company. All personnel are expected to act with integrity and objectivity, striving at all times to enhance the reputation and performance of the Company. A summary of the code of conduct is disclosed on the Company’s website.

Recommendation 3.2 ‐ Establish and disclose the Policy concerning trading in Company securities by directors, officers and employees.

The Board has established a share trading policy which governs the purchase or disposal of securities by directors, senior executives and other designated persons. Any proposed transactions to be undertaken must be notified to the Executive Chairman in advance.

Recommendation 3.3 ‐ Provide the information indicated in the guide to Reporting on Principle 3 .

A copy of the share trading policy is available on the Company’s website.

PRINCIPLE 4: SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

Recommendation 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 ‐ The Board should establish an Audit Committee.

The Board has established a separate Audit Committee comprising the full Board. The Audit Committee operates in accordance with a formal written charter. The Audit Committee met three times during the year and attendances by committee members are recorded in the Directors’ Report.

Mr McDonald, the Chair of the Audit Committee, is a qualified Certified Practising Accountant and has the relevant knowledge and experience to chair the Committee.

Recommendation 4.4 ‐ Provide the information indicated in the guide to Reporting on Principle 4 .

A copy of the Audit Committee Charter and the process for the selection, appointment and rotation of the Company’s external auditors is available on the Company’s website.

PRINCIPLE 5: MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE

Recommendation 5.1 ‐ Establish written policies designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability at a senior executive level for that compliance and disclose those policies or a summary of them.

The Company has a formal written policy for the continuous disclosure of any price sensitive information concerning the Company and to ensure accountability by senior executives.

The Chairman and Company Secretary have been nominated as the Company’s primary disclosure officers. All information released to the ASX is posted on the Company’s web‐site immediately after it is disclosed to the ASX. When analysts are briefed on aspects on the Company’s operations, the material used in the presentation is released to the ASX and posted on the Company’s web‐site.

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GTI Resources Ltd Corporate Governance Statement

Recommendation 5.2 ‐ Provide the information indicated in the guide to reporting on Principle 5 .

A copy of the continuous disclosure policy is available on the Company’s website.

PRINCIPLE 6: RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS

Recommendation 6.1 ‐ Design and disclose a communications policy for promoting effective communication with shareholders and encouraging their participation at general meetings.

The Board has adopted a formal written policy covering arrangements to promote communications with shareholders, including effective use of electronic communications, and to encourage effective participation at general meetings. The Board encourages the attendance of shareholders at shareholders’ meetings and sets the time and place of each meeting to allow maximum attendance by shareholders.

Recommendation 6.2 ‐ Provide the information indicated in the guide to reporting on Principle 6.

A copy of the shareholders communication policy is available on the Company’s website.

PRINCIPLE 7: RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK

Recommendation 7.1 ‐ Companies should establish policies for the oversight and management of material business risks and disclose a summary of those policies.

The Board is responsible for the oversight of the Company’s risk management and control framework. and has adopted a formal policy on risk oversight and management. A summary of the Company’s risk management policy is available on the Company’s website.

The Company has reported on financial risks in the annual report including credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk and capital management risk.

Recommendation 7.2 ‐ The Board to require management to design and implement the risk management and internal control system to manage the Company’s material business risks, and report to it on whether those risks are being managed effectively. Board to disclose that management has reported to it as to the effectiveness of the Company’s management of its material business risks.

The Company’s risk management systems are continuing to be developed and it is recognised that the extent of the systems will evolve with the growth in the Company’s activities. Internal controls are designed to manage both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting records and the reliability of financial and non‐ financial information.

The Executive Chairman reports to the Board on a regular basis on the material business risks of the Company. No formal report was provided to the Board during the year on whether those risks are being managed effectively.

Recommendation 7.3 ‐ Board to disclose whether it has received assurance from the Managing Director (or equivalent) and the CFO (or equivalent) that the declaration provided in accordance with Section 295A of the Corporations Act is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial reporting risks.

The Executive Chairman and the CFO provide a declaration to the Board that the Company’s external financial reports present a true and fair view of the Company’s financial condition and operational results and that the declaration in relation to the integrity of the Company’s external financial reports is founded on sound risk management and internal control systems and that those systems are operating effectively in relation to financial reporting risks

Recommendation 7.4 ‐ Provide the information indicated in the guide to reporting on Principle 7 .

A summary of the Company’s risk management policy is available on the Company’s website. It is acknowledged that a more detailed policy will be introduced once risk management systems and policies are further developed.

PRINCIPLE 8: REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY

Recommendation 8.1 ‐ The Board should establish a remuneration committee.

The current size of the Board and the stage of development of the Company do not warrant the establishment of a separate remuneration committee. The full Board acts in the capacity of the Remuneration Committee and operates under a formal written charter One meeting of the Remuneration Committee was held during the year and attendances by committee members are reported in the Directors’ Report.

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GTI Resources Ltd Corporate Governance Statement

Recommendation 8.2 ‐ Clearly distinguish the structure of non‐executive directors’ remuneration from that of executive directors and senior executives.

The structure for the remuneration of non‐executive directors and senior executives is separate and distinct. Details of the Company’s remuneration policies are set out in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors’ Report.

Recommendation 8.3 ‐ Provide the information indicated in the guide to reporting on Principle 8.

Non Executive Director Retirement Benefits

Non‐executive directors are entitled to statutory superannuation. There are no other schemes for retirement benefits for non‐executive directors.

Limiting Risk

Directors are prohibited from entering into transactions which limit the risk of participating in unvested entitlements under any equity based remuneration scheme.

Information Publicly Available

A copy of the Remuneration Committee charter is available on the Company’s website.

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GTI Resources Ltd Directors’ Report

Directors’ Report

The Directors of GTI Resources Ltd submit herewith the annual financial report of the Company for the financial year ended 31 December 2010. In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors report as follows:

The names and particulars of the Directors of the Company during or since the end of the financial year and up to the date of this report are:

Murray McDonald Executive Chairman Ian Cowden Non‐executive Director Emma Gilbert Executive Director appointed 15 June 2010 Darren Crawte Non‐executive Director resigned 15 June 2010

Information on Directors

Murray McDonald

Executive Chairman Appointed 5 April 2007

In 1995 Mr McDonald floated Legend Mining Limited and after 10 years as the managing director of that company, resigned to pursue other interests.

Mr McDonald has broad management and operating expertise ranging from the acquisition of large mining operations, joint venture negotiations, tenement acquisition, regulatory approvals to resource funding and implementation.

Mr McDonald is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and is a Certified Practising Accountant.

During the past three (3) years Mr McDonald has not held directorships in any other listed company.

Ian Cowden Non‐Executive Director Appointed 5 April 2007

Mr Cowden is a professional geologist and has been involved in the exploration and mining sectors worldwide for over 30 years. His experience ranges from project generation and management of exploration programmes through to discovery of ore bodies, with emphasis on feasibility studies and development to mining.

He has worked for major international mining companies and junior explorers including BP Minerals International Limited, Utah Development Company and Delta Gold NL. His specific operational experience has included gold, base metals, uranium and industrial minerals. Mr Cowden has served on the boards of a number of public listed companies since 1990.

Mr Cowden is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, a Certified Practising Geologist and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.

During the past three (3) years Mr Cowden has held directorships in the following other listed companies:

Company Appointed Resigned
Truscott MiningCorporation Limited October 2005 30 November 2007

Mr Cowden is a director and shareholder in Iana Pty Ltd which supplies the services of Mr Cowden as a consultant geologist/geophysicist.

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GTI Resources Ltd Directors’ Report

Emma Gilbert Executive Director Appointed 15 June 2010

For the past 12 years Ms Gilbert has been involved in the mining industry, having acquired extensive experience in accounting and management ranging from joint venture negotiations, company secretarial services and overseeing financial activities.

Ms Gilbert has served in an accounting and administration role which has included liaison with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Company auditors, various financial institutions and government departments. She has extensive experience in development and management of mine accounting and financial control systems, including large overseas gold mining operations and the Gidgee Gold mine.

In 2007 Ms Gilbert rejoined Mr McDonald and Mr Cowden to list GTI Resources Ltd on the Australian Securities Exchange, a company fully underwritten on listing raising $4 million.

During the past three (3) years Ms Gilbert has not held directorships in any other listed company.

Company Secretary

Frank Campagna B.Bus (Acc), CPA Company Secretary Appointed 15 June 2010

Mr Campagna was appointed Company Secretary of GTI Resources on 15 June 2010. Mr Campagna is a Certified Practicing Accountant with over 25 years experience as Company Secretary, Chief Financial Officer and Commercial Manager for listed resources and industrial companies. He presently operates a corporate consultancy practice which provides corporate secretarial and advisory services to both listed and unlisted companies.

Directors’ Shareholdings

The following table sets out each Director’s relevant interest in shares, debentures, and rights or options in shares or debentures of the Company or a related body corporate as at the date of this report.

Directors Shares
At 1 January 2010
Shares Acquired Off
Market During The
Year and to date of
this report
Total Options
Murray McDonald
4,500,001

4,500,001
1,500,000
Ian Cowden
4,500,001

4,500,001
1,500,000
Darren Crawte (i)




Emma Gilbert (ii)



250,000
(i) To date of resignation on 15 June 2010
(ii) From date of appointment as Executive Director

Remuneration of Directors and Senior Management

Information about the remuneration of Directors and senior management is set out in the remuneration report of this Directors’ Report.

Share Options Granted to Directors and Senior Management

During and since the end of the financial year no share options were granted to Directors or remunerated officers of the Company as part of their remuneration (2009: Nil).

Principal Activities

The principal activity of GTI Resources Ltd is the exploration and evaluation of mineral and energy resources. There was no significant change in the nature of this activity during the year.

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GTI Resources Ltd Directors’ Report

Review of Operations

A review of the Company’s exploration projects and activities during the year are discussed in the Operations Report included in this Annual Report.

The loss of the Company after income tax for the year was $983,556 (2009: $1,098,394).

Changes in State of Affairs

During the financial year there was no significant change in the state of affairs of the Company other than referred to in the financial statements or notes thereto.

Subsequent Events

There has not been any matter or circumstance that has arisen since the end of the financial year that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years.

Future Developments

Disclosure of information regarding likely developments in the operations of the Company in future financial years and the expected results of those operations is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Company. Accordingly, this information has not been disclosed in this report.

Environmental Regulations

The Company’s operations are subject to significant environmental regulations under both Commonwealth and State legislation. The Board believes that the Company has adequate systems in place for the management of its environmental regulations and is not aware of any breach of those environmental requirements as they apply to the Company.

Dividends

No amounts were paid or declared by way of dividend by the Company. The Directors do not recommend payment of a dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2010.

Share Options

Shares under option or issued on exercise of options

Details of unissued shares or interests under option at the date of this report are:

Issuing entity Number of shares
under option
Class of shares Exercise price of option Expiry date of options
GTI Resources Ltd
4,500,000
Ordinary
40 cents
19 December 2011
GTI Resources Ltd
125,000
Ordinary
20 cents
30 June 2011
GTI Resources Ltd
125,000
Ordinary
30 cents
30 June 2011

The holders of such options do not have the right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue or interest issue of any other body corporate or registered scheme.

Shares issued on the exercise of options

No shares or interests were issued during the financial year or up to the date of this report as a result of the exercise of any options.

Share options that expired/lapsed during the period

No options have expired or lapsed since the end of the financial year or up to the date of this report.

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GTI Resources Ltd Directors’ Report

Indemnification of Officers and Auditors

The Company has entered into Deeds of Insurance, Indemnity and Access with each of the Directors under which the Company agrees to indemnify the Directors against certain liabilities incurred by the Directors while acting as Director of the Company, to insure the Directors against certain risks to which the Directors are exposed to as a Director of the Company.

The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.

Directors’ Meetings

The following table sets out the number of formal Directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of Directors) held during the financial year and the number of meetings attended by each Director (while they were a Director or committee member). During the financial year, three Board meetings were held. One remuneration committee meeting and two audit committee meetings were held during the year.

Board of Directors Board of Directors Remuneratio n committee Audit committee Audit committee
Directors Entitled to
attend
Attended Entitled to
attend
Attended Entitled to
attend
Attended
Murray McDonald
6
6
1
Ian Cowden
6
6
1
Emma Gilbert
4
4

Darren Crawte
2
2
1
1
3
3
1
3
3

2
2
1
1
1

The Directors also passed one circular resolution during the year.

Proceedings on Behalf of the Company

No persons have applied for leave pursuant to s.237 of the Corporation Act 2001 to bring, or intervene in, proceedings on behalf of GTI Resources Ltd.

Non‐Audit Services

There were no non‐audit services performed during the year by the auditors (or by another person or firm on the auditor’s behalf).

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

The auditor’s independence declaration as required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 16 of the financial report.

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GTI Resources Ltd Directors’ Report

Remuneration Report (audited)

This remuneration report, which forms part of the Directors’ report, sets out information about the remuneration of GTI Resources Ltd’s key management personnel for the financial year ended 31 December 2010. Disclosures required under AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures have been transferred from the financial report and have been audited.

The prescribed details for each person covered by this report are detailed below under the following headings:

  • key management personnel details;

  • remuneration policy and relationship between the remuneration policy and Company performance;

  • remuneration of key management personnel; and

  • key terms of employment contracts

Key management personnel details

The key management personnel of GTI Resources Ltd during the year or since the end of the year were:

  • Murray McDonald Executive Chairman

  • Ian Cowden Non‐Executive Director

  • Darren Crawte Non‐Executive Director and Company Secretary (resigned 15 June 2010)

  • • Emma Gilbert Executive Director (appointed 15 June 2010)

There were no specified executives of the Company during the year.

Remuneration policy and relationship between the remuneration policy and Company performance

The Board policy for determining emoluments is based on the principle of remunerating Directors and senior executives on their ability to add value to the Company (taking into account the Company’s strategic plan and operations) whilst also considering market emolument packages for similar positions within the industry and in consultation with external consultants. The Board appreciates the interrelationship between this policy and Company performance. It acknowledges that it is in the best interests of shareholders to provide challenging but achievable incentives to reward senior executives for reaching the Company’s stated goals. The Board will discuss these issues internally and with candidates prior to engaging additional Directors or senior executives in the future.

‐ Key management personnel (excluding non executive Directors)

The Board is responsible for establishing remuneration packages applicable to the Board members of the Company. The policy adopted by the Board is to ensure that remuneration properly reflects an individual's duties and responsibilities and that remuneration is competitive in attracting, retaining and motivating people of the highest calibre.

Directors' remuneration packages are also assessed in the light of the condition of markets within which the Company operates, the Company’s financial condition and the individual's contribution to the achievement of corporate objectives.

The remuneration policy for executive Directors and other key management personnel has the following key elements:

  • Primary benefits (being salary, fees, bonus and non monetary benefits)

  • Post‐employment benefits (being superannuation)

  • Equity (being share options granted)

  • Other benefits

No remuneration has been provided that is performance related.

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Non‐executive Directors

The fees paid to the Company’s non‐executive Directors reflect the demands on, and responsibilities of these Directors. They do not currently receive any superannuation or retirement benefits. The Board decides annually the level of fees to be paid to non‐executive Directors with reference to market standards.

Non executive Directors may also receive share options where this is considered appropriate by the Board as a whole and with regard to the stage of the Company’s development. Such options are primarily designed to provide an incentive to non‐executive Directors to remain with the Company.

A non‐executive Directors’ fee pool limit of $200,000 per annum was approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 26 May 2008 and is currently utilised to a level of $57,250 per annum.

Remuneration of key management personnel

Short‐term employee benefits Short‐term employee benefits Short‐term employee benefits Short‐term employee benefits Post‐
employ‐ment
benefits
Other
long‐
term
employe
e
benefits
Share‐
based
payment
Total % of
compensation
consists of
options
Salary
& fees
Bonus Non‐
monetary
Other Super‐annuation Options
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ %
2010
Directors
Murray McDonald (i)
Ian Cowden (ii)
Darren Crawte (iii)
Emma Gilbert (iv)
Frank Campagna (v)
2009
Directors
Murray McDonald (i)
Ian Cowden (ii)
Darren Crawte (iii)
190,000


12,958
17,417

40,000


159,958


8,250


1,679


83,360


(22,129)
7,630




3,614


220,375


199,958


9,929

1,659
70,520
2.4%

3,614
321,610


156,080
25,047
1,659
504,396
0.3%
190,000


41,612
19,000

40,000


176,025


18,000





250,612


216,025


18,000
248,000


217,637
19,000

484,637
  • i) Other employee benefits for Mr McDonald included 2010: Nil (2009: $32,012) payment for annual leave not taken. He was also entitled to annual leave not taken of $26,286 at 31 December 2010 (2009: $8,831).

  • ii) The services of Ian Cowden as a non‐executive director and consultant to the Company are provided by Iana Pty Ltd, a company of which Mr Cowden is a director and shareholder.

  • iii) The services of Darren Crawte were provided by Ord Nexia Pty Ltd, a firm of Chartered Accountants of which Mr Crawte is a Director. Fees payable to Ord Nexia Pty Ltd for secretarial and accounting services amounted to $27,399 (2009:$64,262). Mr Crawte resigned as Non‐Executive Director on 15 June 2010.

  • iv) Ms Gilbert was appointed as a Executive Director on 15 June 2010, prior to that Ms Gilbert was part of the management team, an amount of $44,414 has been included for the period prior to her being appointed to correctly reflect the total amount paid to Ms Gilbet during the year. Other employee benefits for Ms Gilbert included $5,669 for annual leave cash payment during the year and a reimbursement of $29,477 from a third party for a service given. Ms Gilbert was also entitled to annual leave not taken of $3,789.

  • v) The services of Frank Campagna were provided by Frank Campagna and Associates a Corporate consulting firm of which Mr Campagna is a Principal.

During the year no options were issued to Directors (2009: Nil).

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GTI Resources Ltd Directors’ Report

During the financial year the following share based payment arrangements for key management personnel were in existence:

Grant Expiry Fair value per option
at grant date
Exercise
price
Options series date date $ $ Vesting period
Director Options
20 April 2007
19 December 2011
4.37 cents
40 cents
Vests at date of grant
Director/Employee options
30 June 2008
30 June 2011
5.81 cents
20 cents
Vests at date of grant
Director/Employee Options
30 June 2008
30 June 2011
5.07 cents
30 cents
Vests at date of grant

Key terms of employment contracts

Remuneration and other terms of employment for Directors and key management personnel

Mr Murray McDonald

The Executive Chairman, Mr Murray McDonald, was employed for a initial period of three years commencing 1[st] June 2007 with an option to extend the initial term for a further three year period on the same terms and conditions of the original contract. Mr McDonald during the year exercised the option under his executive services agreement dated 8[th] June 2007 which shall now continue until the 31[st] May 2013. The base fee (which did not change during the year) is currently $199,600 per annum (exclusive of superannuation entitlements).

The agreement may be terminated by the Company if Mr McDonald has an illness that prevents him from working in excess of three months in any twelve month period or in the event of serious misconduct. If the Company terminates the agreement (other than for serious misconduct) or Mr McDonald is voted off the Board (in which case the employment of Mr McDonald is deemed to be terminated), Mr McDonald is entitled to be paid his full salary and entitlements for the then unexpired period of the agreement and for any unexpired option period (but in any event limited to 1 (one) year’s salary and entitlements). The limit on termination benefits under the agreement was varied during the period limiting the entitlement to a maximum of one year to meet the new legislative requirements restricting termination benefits.

Ms Emma Gilbert

Ms Gilbert has been employed with the company from 1st June 2007 managing financial and administration activities. On 15th June 2010 Ms Gilbert was appointed Executive Director. Ms Gilbert is entitled to a base salary inclusive of statutory superannuation of $80,325 plus Directors fees of $18,000 per annum. There is no fixed term agreement or termination benefits payable under Ms Gilbert’s agreement.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to s.298(2) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

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Murray McDonald Executive Chairman

Perth, 16 March 2011

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16 March 2011

Board of Directors GTI Resources Limited 13 Colin Street WEST PERTH WA 6005

Dear Directors

RE: GTI RESOURCES LIMITED

In accordance with section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I am pleased to provide the following declaration of independence to the directors of GTI Resources Limited.

As Audit Director for the audit of the financial statements of GTI Resources Limited for the year ended 31 December 2010, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:

  • (i) the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

  • (ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

Yours sincerely STANTONS INTERNATIONAL (Authorised Audit Company)

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J P Van Dieren Director

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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GTI Resources Limited

Report on the Financial Report

We have audited the accompanying financial report of GTI Resources Limited, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2010, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration.

Directors’ responsibility for the Financial Report

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In note 2, the directors also state, in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial report of the company, comprising the financial statements and notes, complies with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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Our audit did not involve an analysis of the prudence of business decisions made by directors or management.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 .

Auditor’s opinion

In our opinion:

  • (a) the financial report of GTI Resources Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:

  • (i) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 31 December 2010 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

  • (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

  • (b) the financial report of the Company also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 2.

Report on the Remuneration Report

We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 13 to 15 of the directors’ report for the year ended 31 December 2010. The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards

Auditor’s opinion

In our opinion the remuneration report of GTI Resources Limited for the year ended 31 December 2010 complies with section 300 A of the Corporations Act 2001.

STANTONS INTERNATIONAL (An Authorised Audit Company)

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J P Van Dieren Director

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GTI Resources Ltd Director’s Declaration

Directors’ Declaration

The Directors declare that:

  • (a) in the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable;

  • (b) in the Directors’ opinion, the attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including compliance with accounting standards and giving a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 December 2010 and performance of the Company for the financial year ended on that date;

  • (c) the financial statements and notes also comply with International financial reporting standards as disclosed in note 2; and

  • (d) the Directors have been given the declarations required by s.295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 31 December 2010.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to s.295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

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Murray McDonald Executive Chairman

Perth, 16 March 2011

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GTI Resources Ltd Statement of Comprehensive Income

Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2010

Revenue
Employee benefits expense
Exploration expenditure expensed as
incurred
Project generation expenditure
Corporate expenses
Occupancy expenses
Administration expenses
Finance costs
Impairment of available for sale financial assets
Impairment of exploration expenditure
Loss before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Net change in fair value of available for sale financial assets
Net change in fair value of available for sale financial assets
transferred to profit or loss
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year, net of tax
Total comprehensive loss for the year
Loss attributable to members of GTI Resources Ltd
Total comprehensive loss attributable to managing GTI
Resources Ltd
Loss per share:
Basic and diluted (cents per share)
Note
5
10
6
7
16
2010
$
2009
$
50,768
228,531
(239,470)
(225,515)
(58,494)
(131,781)
(366,164)
(573,958)
(84,952)
(121,817)
(71,341)
(68,265)
(49,524)
(127,252)
(629)
(1,337)

(17,000)
(163,750)
(60,000)
(983,556)
(1,098,394)

(983,556)
(1,098,394)
14,379
57,977

(4,977)
14,379
53,000
(969,177)
(1,045,394)
(983,556)
(1,098,394)
(969,177)
(1,045,394)
2.59
3.07

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 24 to 44

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GTI Resources Ltd Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2010

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other financial assets
Total current assets
Non‐current assets
Trade and other receivables
Plant and equipment
Exploration and evaluation expenditure
Other financial assets
Total non‐current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses
Total equity
Note
19(a)
8
11
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
2010
$
2009
$
964,012
1,885,225
19,617
40,400

983,629
1,925,625
1,063

24,795
29,452
119,679
251,929
303,994
213,000
449,531
494,381
1,433,160
2,420,006
62,811
97,960
30,074
14,253
92,885
112,213
92,885
112,213
1,340,275
2,307,793
4,809,720
4,809,720
248,415
232,377
(3,717,860)
(2,734,304)
1,340,275
2,307,793

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 24 to 44

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GTI Resources Ltd Statement of Changes in Equity

Statement of Changes in Equity for the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2010

Attributable to equity holder

Balance at 1 January 2010
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income
Net change in fair value of
available for sale financial assets
Total other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
for the year
Recognition of share‐based
payments
Balance at 31 December 2010
Balance at 1 January 2009
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income
Net change in fair value of
available for sale finance assets
Net change in fair value of
available for sale finance assets
transferred to profit or loss
Total other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
for the year
Issue of shares
Recognition of share‐based
payments
Lapse of unlisted options
Share issue expenses
Balance at 31 December 2009
Ordinary
shares
$
Equity‐
settled
employee
benefits
reserve
$
Equity‐
settled
share
based
payments
reserve
$
Investment
revaluation
reserve
$
Accumulat
ed losses
$
Total equity
$
4,809,720
208,377

24,000
(2,734,304)
2,307,793




(983,556)
(983,556)



14,379

14,379



14,379

14,379



14,379
(983,556)
(969,177)

1,659



1,659
4,809,720
210,036

38,379
(3,717,860)
1,340,275
4,519,556
344,786
53,600
(29,000)
(1,832,528)
3,056,414




(1,098,394)
(1,098,394)



57,977

57,977



(4,977)

(4,977)



53,000

53,000



53,000
(1,098,394)
(1,045,394)
300,000




300,000

6,609



6,609

(143,018)
(53,600)

196,618

(9,836)




(9,836)
4,809,720
208,377

24,000
(2,734,304)
2,307,793

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 24 to 44

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GTI Resources Ltd Statement of Cash Flows

Statement of Cash Flows for the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2010

Cash flows from operating activities
Interest received
Other income receipts (non‐refundable deposit received in
relation to part sale of interests in exploration projects)
Payments to suppliers, employees and for exploration activities
Interest and other costs of finance paid
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Payment for plant and equipment
Proceeds from the part sale of interests in exploration and
evaluation assets
Payment for purchases of prospects
Proceeds from the sale of financial assets
Payments for financial assets
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of equity securities
Loans to related parties
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
financial year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year
Note
19(b)
19(a)
2010
$
2009
$
50,768
102,498

50,000
(858,124)
(1,256,257)
(629)
(1,337)
(807,985)
(1,105,096)
(4,051)
(296)

100,000
(31,500)


41,977
(76,614)
(112,165)
141,681

300,000
(1,063)
(1,063)
300,000
(921,213)
(663,415)
1,885,225
2,548,640
964,012
1,885,225

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 24 to 44

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. General Information

GTI Resources Ltd (the Company) is a listed public company, incorporated in Australia and operating in Australia.

The Company’s registered office and its principal place of business are as follows:

Registered office Principal place of business 13 Colin Street 13 Colin Street West Perth WA 6005 West Perth WA 6005

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Statement of compliance

The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, Accounting Standards and Interpretations, and complies with other requirements of the law. Accounting Standards include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (‘A‐IFRS’). Compliance with the A‐IFRS ensures that the financial statements and notes of the entity comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’).

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Directors on 14 March 2011.

Basis of preparation

The financial report has been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for the revaluation of certain non‐current assets and financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets.

The directors have prepared the financial statements on the basis of going concern, which contemplates continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The directors believe this to be appropriate for the following reasons:

  • The Group has cash reserves of $890,744 and net working capital of $964,012, at 31 December 2010;

  • The Company continues to monitor opportunities to raise further equity from interested investors.

Based on the above, the directors are confident that the Group will be able to continue operations as a going concern into the foreseeable future.

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experiences and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to the accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects the current and future periods.

Refer to Note 3 for a discussion of critical judgements in applying the entity’s accountings policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty.

Adoption of new and revised Accounting Standards

Changes in accounting policy on initial application of Accounting Standards

In the year ended 31 December 2010, the Company has reviewed all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to its operations and effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

2. Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

During the current reporting period, certain accounting policies have changed as a result of new or revised accounting standards which became operative for the annual reporting period commencing on 1 January 2010.

The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of the 2010 annual financial report are consistent with those adopted and disclosed in the company’s 2009 annual financial report, except for the impact of the Standards and Interpretations described below. These accounting policies are consistent with Australian Accounting Standards and with International Financial Reporting Standards.

The Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to their operations and effective for the current reporting period.

New and revised Standards and amendments thereof and Interpretations effective for the current reporting period that are relevant to the Group include:

  • Amendments to AASB 5, 8, 101, 107, 117, 118, 136 and 139 as a consequence of AASB 2009‐5 Further Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project

AASB 2009‐5 introduces amendments into Accounting Standards that are equivalent to those made by the IASB under its program of annual improvements to its standards. A number of the amendments are largely technical, clarifying particular terms, or eliminating unintended consequences. Other changes are more substantial, such as the classification of expenditures on unrecognised assets in the statement of cash flows.

The adoption of these amendments has not resulted in any changes to the Group's accounting policies and have no affect on the amounts reported for the current or prior periods.

The following significant accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the financial report:

  • (a) Cash and cash equivalents

  • Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, cash in banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

(b) Employee benefits

Provision is made for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and long service leave when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.

Provisions made in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months, are measured at their nominal values using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

Provisions made in respect of employee benefits which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the entity in respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

2. Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

  • (c) Financial assets

Investments are recognised and derecognised on trade date where purchase or sale of an investment is under a contract whose terms require delivery of the investment within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.

Other financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets ‘at fair value through profit or loss’, ‘held‐to‐maturity’ investments, ‘available‐for‐sale’ financial assets, and ‘loans and receivables’. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

Loans and receivables

Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables are recorded at amortised cost less impairment.

Available‐for‐sale financial assets

Available‐for‐sale financial assets are stated at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised in equity. Where the investment is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulate gain or loss previously recognised in the investments revaluation reserve is included in profit or loss for the period.

(d) Financial instruments issued by the Company

Debt and equity instruments

Debt and equity instruments are classified as either liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement.

Transaction costs on the issue of equity instruments

Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the proceeds of the equity instruments to which the costs relate. Transaction costs are the costs that are incurred directly in connection with the issue of those equity instruments and which would not have been incurred had those instruments not been issued.

(e) Goods and services tax

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except:

  • (i) where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority, it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense; or

  • (ii) for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables.

Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified as operating cash flows.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

2. Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

(f) Impairment of assets

At each reporting date, the entity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the entity estimates the recoverable amount of the cash‐generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. 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 which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash‐generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (cash‐generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at fair value, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash‐generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash‐generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at fair value, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

(g) Exploration and evaluation expenditure

Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure incurred may be accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. These costs are carried forward only if they relate to an area of interest for which rights of tenure are current and in respect of which:

(i) such costs are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploitation or from sale of the area; or

  • (ii) exploration and evaluation activities in the area have not, at balance date, reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active operations in, or relating to, the area are continuing.

Accumulated costs in respect of areas of interest which are abandoned are written off in full against profit in the period in which the decision to abandon the area is made. A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest.

Notwithstanding the fact that a decision not to abandon an area of interest has been made, based on the above, the exploration and evaluation expenditure in relation to an area may still be written off if considered appropriate to do so.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

2. Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

  • (h) Income tax

Current tax

Current tax is calculated by reference to the amount of income taxes payable or recoverable in respect of the taxable profit or tax loss for the period. It is calculated using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by reporting date. Current tax for current and prior periods is recognised as a liability (or asset) to the extent that it is unpaid (or refundable).

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is accounted for using the comprehensive balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax base of those items.

In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable amounts will be available against which deductible temporary differences or unused tax losses and tax offsets can be utilised. However, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary differences giving rise to them arise from the initial recognition of assets and liabilities (other than as a result of a business combination) which affects neither taxable income nor accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, branches, associates and joint ventures except where the entity is able to control the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with these investments and interests are only recognised to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilise the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period(s) when the asset and liability giving rise to them are realised or settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by reporting date. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the entity expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the entity intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Current and deferred tax for the period

Current and deferred tax is recognised as an expense or income in the income statement, except when it relates to items credited or debited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also recognised directly in equity, or where it arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, in which case it is taken into account in the determination of goodwill or excess.

Tax consolidation

The Company is an Australian resident for Australian taxation law purposes and has no tax consolidated subsidiaries.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

2. Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

(i) Operating cycle

The operating cycle of the entity coincides with the annual reporting cycle.

(j) Payables

Trade payables and other accounts payable are recognised when the entity becomes obliged to make future payments resulting from the purchase of goods and services.

(k) Presentation currency

The entity operates entirely within Australia and the presentation currency is Australian dollars.

(l) Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the item.

Depreciation is provided on plant and equipment. Depreciation is calculated on a diminishing value basis so as to write off the net cost or other revalued amount of each asset over its expected useful life to its estimated residual value. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method is reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period.

The following estimated useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation:

Class of fixed asset Depreciation rate (%)
Furniture & equipment 10 – 50
Computer equipment 50 – 100
Fixtures & fittings 10 – 20

(m) Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the entity has a present obligation, the future sacrifice of economic benefits is probable, and the amount of the provision can be measured reliably.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cashflows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cashflows.

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that recovery will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

(n) Share‐based payments

The fair value of options are measured by use of the Black and Scholes model. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management’s best estimate, for the effects of non‐ transferability, exercise restrictions, and behavioural considerations.

The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity‐settled share‐based payments is expensed on a straight‐line basis over the vesting period, based on the entity’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest.

For cash‐settled share‐based payments, a liability equal to the portion of the goods or services received is recognised at the current fair value determined at each reporting date.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

2. Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

  • (o) Revenue recognition

Interest revenue is recognised when receivable.

(p) Comparatives

Where necessary, comparatives have been re‐classified and re‐positioned for consistency with current year disclosures.

3. Critical Accounting Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, which are described in note 2, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstance, the results of which form the basis of making the judgments. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period are:

Key estimates — impairment

The Company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Company that may lead to impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. During the current financial year $163,750 was written down in respect of capitalized exploration expenditure (2009 $60,000).

Key estimates — share based payments

The Company measures the cost of equity settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined using a Black and Scholes model, using the assumptions detailed in note 21.

Key estimates – deferred taxation

The Company is currently in the exploration phase. As a result a deferred tax asset in relation to losses has not been recognised by the Company on the basis that it is not probable that there will be future taxable income available against which the tax losses can be utilised.

4. Segment Information

The Company operates predominantly in one geographical segment, being Australia, and in one industry, being mineral exploration.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

5. Revenue
Continuing operations
Interest revenue
Gain on sale of available for sale asset, net of
transaction costs
Gain on disposal of exploration assets
Other income
6. Loss for the Year
Loss before income tax has been arrived at after
charging the following expenses:
Impairment of plant and equipment (note 9)
Depreciation of plant and equipment (note 9)
Employee benefit expense:
Share‐based payments
Loss on the sale of available for sale financial assets
7. Income Taxes
Income tax recognised in profit or loss
Tax expense/(income) comprises:
Current tax expense/(income)
Deferred tax expense/(income) relating to the
origination and reversal of temporary differences
Total tax expense/(income)
The prima facie income tax benefit on pre‐tax
accounting profit loss from operations reconciles to
the income tax expense in the financial statements
as follows:
Loss from operations
Income tax benefit calculated at 30%
Effect of expenses that are not deductible in
determining taxable profit
Effect of expenses that represent temporary
differences
Effect of unused tax losses and tax offsets not
recognised as deferred tax assets
Income tax attributable to operating loss
2010
$
2009
$
50,768
90,492

21,977

66,062

50,000
50,768
228,531
2010
$
2009
$
194

8,709
13,905
1,659
6,609

2010
$
2009
$




(983,556)
(1,098,394)
(295,067)
(329,518)
51,143
29,420
(10,909)
66,875
254,833
233,223

The tax rate used in the above reconciliation is the corporate tax rate of 30% payable by Australian corporate entities on taxable profits under Australian tax law. There has been no change in the corporate tax rate when compared with the previous reporting period.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

7. Income Taxes (cont’d)
Unrecognised deferred tax balances
The following deferred tax assets and (liabilities) have not been
brought to account:
Tax losses ‐ revenue
Temporary differences arising from exploration activities
Temporary differences ‐ other
Temporary differences ‐ investment
2010
$
2009
$
1,161,063
888,038
(35,904)
(75,579)
20,839
10,396
(11,514)
1,134,484
822,855

The Company has estimated unrecouped income tax losses of $3,870,209 (2009: $2,960,127) available to be offset against future taxable income. A deferred tax asset in relation to the losses has not been recognised by the company on the basis that it is not probable that there will be future taxable income available against which the losses can be utilised.

Trade and Other Receivables
Current
Other debtors
Goods and services tax (GST) recoverable
Prepayments
Non Current
Other debtors
No receivables are past due.
2010
$
2009
$
2,778
2,762
8,724
26,029
8,115
11,609
19,617
40,400
1,063
1,063

8. Trade and Other Receivables

9. Plant and Equipment

Gross carrying amount
Balance at 1 January 2009
Additions
Balance at 31 December 2009
Balance at 1 January 2010
Additions
Impairment
Balance at 31 December 2010
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Balance at 1 January 2009
Depreciation expense
Balance at 31 December 2009
Balance at 1 January 2010
Depreciation expense
Impairment
Balance at 31 December 2010
Net book value
As at 31 December 2010
As at 31 December 2009
Furniture and
equipment
at cost
Computer
equipment
at cost
Fixtures &
fittings
at cost
Total
$ $ $ $
41,400
22,539
2,800
66,739
296


296
41,696
22,539
2,800
67,035
41,696
22,539
2,800
67,035
4,246


4,246
(1,265)


(1,265)
44,677
22,539
2,800
70,016
10,088
13,158
432
23,678
8,296
5,302
307
13,905
18,384
18,460
739
37,583
18,384
18,460
739
37,583
6,249
2,161
299
8,709
(1,071)


(1,071)
23,562
20,621
1,038
45,221
21,115
1,918
1,762
24,795
23,312
4,079
2,061
29,452
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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

10.Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
Balance at beginning of year
Capitalised during the year
Disposed during the year
Impairment of exploration expenditure
Balance at end of year
2010
$
2009
$
251,929
534,867
31,500


(222,938)
(163,750)
(60,000)
119,679
251,929

The ultimate recoupment of costs carried forward for exploration and evaluation phase is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation or sales of the respective areas.


11.
12.
Other Financial Assets
Current
Available for sale financial investments carried at fair value
Listed investments
Non‐current
Available for sale financial investments
carried at fair value
Listed investments
2010
$
2009
$


303,994
213,000
303,994
213,000
Trade and Other Payables 2010
2009
Trade payables (i)
Other payables and accruals
$
$
19,240
32,248
43,571
65,712
62,811
97,960
Trade and Other Payables 2010 2009
$ $
Trade payables (i) 19,240 32,248
Other payables and accruals 43,571 65,712
62,811 97,960
  • (i) The average credit period on purchases of goods is 30 days. No interest is charged on the trade payables for at least the first 30 days from the date of the invoice. Thereafter, interest may be charged on the outstanding balance. The Company has financial risk management policies in place to ensure that all payables are paid within the credit timeframe (refer note 20). No payables are past due.
13. Provisions
Current
Employee benefits (i)
2010
$
2009
$
30,074
14,253
  • (i) The current provision for employee benefits relates to annual leave.

There are 2 employees at 31 December 2010 (2009: 2).

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

14. Issued Capital
38,000,003 fully paid ordinary shares (2009: 38,000,003)
2010
$
2009
$
4,809,720
4,809,720

Changes to the then Corporations Law abolished the authorised capital and par value concept in relation to share capital from 1 July 1998. Therefore, the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital and issued shares do not have a par value.

Fully paid ordinary shares
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Share placement
Share issue costs
Balance at end of financial year
2010
2009
No.
$
No.
$
38,000,003
4,809,720
35,000,003
4,519,556


3,000,000
300,000



(9,836)
38,000,003
4,809,720
38,000,003
4,809,720

Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends.

Share options on issue

Share options issued by the Company are unlisted options and carry no rights to dividends and no voting rights.

As at 31 December 2010, the Company has 4,750,000 share options on issue (2009:4,750,000) exercisable on a 1:1 basis for 4,750,000 shares (2009: 4,750,000) at various exercise prices and terms as detailed below. Further details of options granted to Directors and employees are contained in note 21 to the financial statements.

As at 31 December 2010, options over ordinary shares are as follows:

Issuing entity Number of shares
under option
Class of
shares
Exercise price of option Expiry date of options
GTI Resources Ltd
4,500,000
Ordinary
40 cents each
19 December 2011
GTI Resources Ltd
125,000
Ordinary
20 cents each
30 June 2011
GTI Resources Ltd
125,000
Ordinary
30 cents each
30 June 2011

No other option was exercised, lapsed or expired during the financial year.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

Reserves
Equity‐settled employee benefits reserve
Equity‐settled share based payments reserve
Investment revaluation reserve
2010
$
2009
$
210,036
208,377


38,379
24,000
248,415
232,377

15. Reserves

‐ Equity settled employee benefits reserve

The equity‐settled employee benefits reserve arises on the grant of share options to Directors and employees under the share option arrangement. Amounts are transferred out of this reserve and into issued capital when the options are exercised. Further information about share‐based payments is made in note 21 to the financial statements.

‐ Equity settled share based payments reserve

The equity‐settled employee benefits reserve arises on the grant of share options to vendor, consultants and advisors under the share option arrangement. Amounts are transferred out of this reserve and into issued capital when the options are exercised. Further information about share‐based payments is made in note 21 to the financial statements.

Investment revaluation reserve

Changes in the fair value arising on revaluation of investments classified as available‐for‐sale financial assets, are taken to the investments revaluation reserve, as described in note 2(c). Amounts are recognised in profit and loss when the associated assets are sold or impaired.

Loss Per Share
Basic loss per share
2010
Cents per
share
2009
Cents per
share
(2.59)
(3.07)

16. Loss Per Share

The Company incurred a loss for the year and the diluted earnings per share is the same as the basic earnings per share.

Basic earnings per share

The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share are as follows:

share are as follows:
Net loss
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
for the purposes of basic loss per share
2010
$
2009
$
(983,556)
(1,098,394)
2010
No.
2009
No.
38,000,003
35,832,421
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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

17. Commitments for Expenditure
(a)
Capital expenditure commitments
There are no capital expenditure commitments.
(b)
Lease commitments
Non‐cancellable operating lease payments
Not longer than 1 year
Longer than 1 year and not longer than 5 years
(c)
Exploration commitments (i)
Within one year
2010
$
2009
$

20,349
26,725

20,349
26,725
16,161
37,620

(i) In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration tenements, the Company is required to perform minimum exploration work to meet the minimum expenditure requirements specified by the Western Australian state government. These obligations are not provided for in the financial report and are payable.

If the Company decides to relinquish certain leases and/or does not meet these obligations, assets recognised in the statement of financial position may require review to determine the appropriateness of carrying values. The sale, transfer or farm‐out of exploration rights to third parties may reduce or extinguish these obligations.

The Company also entered into a joint venture in 2009 with partner Artemis Resources Limited. Commitments under this joint venture will be covered by the joint venture partner as the company has a free carry interest until the commencement of any bankable feasibility study, at which time the Company may elect to contribute based on the percentage interest in the joint venture held by the Company at that time for each of the Yangibana, Cambridge Creek and Bali Hi projects.

18. Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

In the opinion of the Directors, there are no contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2010 and none were incurred in the interval between the financial year end and the date of this financial report.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

19. Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows

(a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and in banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to the related items in the statement of financial position as follows:

Cash and cash at bank
Term deposits
(b)
Reconciliation of loss for the year to net
cash flows from operating activities
Loss for the year
Gain on the sale of available for sale financial assets
Gain on disposal of exploration assets
Depreciation of plant and equipment
Equity settled share‐based payment
Impairment of available for sale financial assets
Impairment of exploration expenditure
Changes in net assets and liabilities, net of effects
from acquisition and disposal of businesses
(Increase)/decrease in assets:
Trade and other receivables
Increase/(decrease) in liabilities:
Current trade and other payables
Provisions
Net cash used in operating activities
2010
$
2009
$
964,012
1,885,225

964,012
1,885,225
2010
$
2009
$
(983,556)
(1,098,394)

(21,977)

(66,062)
8,709
13,905
1,659
6,609

17,000
163,750
60,000
20,783
15,687
(35,151)
(8,681)
15,821
(23,183)
(807,985)
(1,105,096)

20. Financial Instruments

Overview

The Company has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments:

  • Credit risk

  • Liquidity risk

  • Market risk

  • Capital management

This note presents information about the Company’s exposure to each of the above risks, their objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the management of capital. Further quantitative disclosures are included throughout this note and the financial report.

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk management framework. Risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company’s activities. The Company aims to develop a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

20. Financial Instruments (cont’d)

Credit risk management

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company. The Company has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral, where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. The Company has no sales and trade accounts comprise only sundry debtors which were not in arrears at the end of the period.

The Company’s exposure and the credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored. The Company does not have any significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any group of counterparties having similar characteristics. The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit‐ratings assigned by international credit‐rating agencies. The maximum exposure to credit risk is $976,577 (2009:$1,895,116).

Liquidity risk management

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they fall due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s reputation.

Liquidity risk management is the responsibility of the Board of Directors, who have built an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the management of the Company’s short, medium and long‐term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserve borrowing facilities by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.

During the reporting period, the Company had no access to the borrowing facility as the Company maintained adequate working capital to fund its operation.

Liquidity and interest risk tables

The following tables detail the Company’s remaining contractual maturity for its financial assets and liabilities and have been prepared on the following basis:

  • Financial assets ‐ based on the undiscounted contractual maturities including interest that will be earned on those assets except where the Company anticipates that the cash flow will occur in a different period; and

  • Financial liabilities ‐ based on undiscounted cash flows on the earliest date on which the Company can be required to pay, including both interest and principal cash flows. Balance due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant.

The Company had no derivative financial assets or liabilities during the year, or at the end of the reporting period.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

20. Financial Instruments (cont’d)

Liquidity risk management (cont’d)

Contractual maturities of
financial assets and liability
Less than 1
month
1‐3 months
3‐12 months
1 year to 5
years
5+ years
Total
$ $ $ $ $ $
2010
Non‐ derivative financial
assets
Non‐interest bearing
Variable interest rate
Fixed interest rate
Non‐ derivative financial
liabilities
Non‐interest bearing
2009
Financial assets
Non‐interest bearing
Variable interest rate
Fixed interest rate
Financial liabilities
Non‐interest bearing
11,502


305,057

316,559
964,012




964,012





975,514


305,057

1,280,571
62,811




62,811
62,811




62,811
28,791


213,000

241,791
1,885,225




1,885,225





1,914,016


213,000

2,127,016
97,960




97,960
97,960




97,960

Market risk management

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices will affect the Company’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.

Currency risk

The Company is not exposed to any currency risk. All investments and purchases are denominated in Australian dollars.

Interest rate risk

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk as it invests cash in both fixed and floating interest rate products. The risk is managed by maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed and floating rate products.

Although some of the Company’s assets are subject to interest rate risk, it is not dependent on this income. Interest income is only incidental to the Company’s operations and operating cash flows.

The Company is not exposed to interest rate risk associated with borrowed funds.

Interest rate sensitivity analysis

The sensitivity analyses of the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk at the reporting date has been determined based on the change of 50 basis points in interest rates.

At reporting date, if interest rates had been 50 basis points higher and all other variables were constant, the Company’s net loss after tax would have decreased by $4,820 (2009: $9,464) with a corresponding increase in equity. Where interest rates decreased, there would be an equal and opposite impact on the profit after tax and equity.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

20. Financial Instruments (cont’d)

Market risk management(cont’d)

Other price risk

The Company is exposed to equity securities price risk. This arises from investments held by the Company and classified on the statement of financial position as available for sale financial assets. Material investments are managed on individual basis.

Equity securities price sensitivity analysis

The sensitivity analyses of the Company’s exposure to equity securities price risk at the reporting date has been determined based on the assumption that the equity security price had increased/decreased by 5%.

At reporting date, if the equity security price had increased by 5% and all other variables were constant, the Company’s equity would have increased by $15,200 (2009: $10,650). Where the equity security price decreased, there would be an equal and opposite impact on equity. As the fair value of the available for sale financial assets would still be above historical cost, no impairment loss would be recognized in the statement of comprehensive income as a result of the decrease in the equity security price.

Fair value of financial instruments

The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements represents their respective net fair values, determined in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed in note 2. The Directors consider that the carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements approximates their fair values (2009: net fair value).

As of 1 January 2010, GTI Resources Ltd has adopted the amendment to AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures which requires disclosure of fair value measurements, by level, of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

  • (a) quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1);

  • (b) inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) (level 2); and

  • (c) inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (level 3).

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured and recognized at fair value at 31 December 2010. Comparative information has not been provided as permitted by the transitional provisions of the new rules.

As at 31 December 2010 Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
$ $ $ $
Assets
Available for sale financial
assets
Listed investment
Unlisted investment
Provision for decrease in
fair value
Liabilities
303,994


303,994


17,000
17,000


(17,000)
(17,000)
303,994


303,994






The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as available for sale financial securities) is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Company is the closing bid price on that date. These instruments are included in level 1. The fair value of these instruments at reporting day were $303,994 (Note 11). The Company does not have any assets or liabilities falling within level 2 or 3 that are not fully provided for.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

21. Share‐Based Payments

(a) Directors and Employees

The Company has an ownership‐based compensation arrangement for employees of the Company.

Each option issued under the arrangement converts into one ordinary share of GTI Resources Ltd on exercise. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option. Options neither carry rights to dividends nor voting rights. Options may be exercised at any time from the date of vesting to the date of their expiry.

The number of options granted is at the sole discretion of the Directors.

The following director and employee share‐based payment arrangements were in existence during the current and comparative reporting periods:

Options series Number Grant date Expiry date Exercise price
$
Fair value at grant
date
$
Directors’ options
3,000,000
20 April 2007
19 December 2011
0.40
0.0437
Former Director’s options
1,500,000
20 April 2007
19 December 2011
0.40
0.0437
Director / Employee options
125,000
18 June 2008
30 June 2011
0.20
0.0581
Director / Employee options
125,000
18 June 2008
30 June 2011
0.30
0.0506

No share options were granted during the financial year (2009: Nil).

The following reconciles the outstanding share options granted under all share based payment arrangements at the beginning and end of the financial year:

Balance at beginning of the financial year
Granted during the financial year:
Employees
Exercised during the financial year
Expired/lapsed during the financial year
Balance at end of the financial year (i)
Exercisable at end of the financial year
2010
Number of
options
Weighted
average
exercise price
$ 4,750,000
0.392






4,750,000
0.392
4,750,000
0.392
2009
Number of
options
Weighted
average
exercise price
$ 10,250,000
0.343




(5,500,000)
0.300
4,750,000
0.392
4,625,000
0.396
4,750,000


4,750,000
4,750,000

(i) Balance at end of the financial year

The share options outstanding at the end of the financial year had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 0.94 years (2009: 1.94 years).

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

22. Related Party Disclosures

(a) Equity interests in related parties

Equity interests in subsidiaries

Details of interests held in subsidiaries is disclosed in note 23 to the financial statements.

Equity interests in associates and joint ventures

GTI Resources Ltd has no equity interests in associates or joint ventures, other than as disclosed in Note 24.

(b) Key management personnel remuneration

Details of key management personnel compensation are disclosed in the Remuneration Report which forms part of the Directors’ Report and has been audited. The aggregate compensation of the key management personnel is summarised below:

Short term employee benefits
Post employment benefits
Other benefits
Share based payments
2010
$
2009
$
477,690
465,637
25,047
19,000


1,659
504,396
484,637

(c) Key management personnel equity holdings Fully paid ordinary shares of GTI Resources Ltd

Balance at
1 January
No.
Granted as
remuneration
No.
Received on
exercise of options
No.
Net other change (i)
No.
Balance at 31
December
No.
2010
Murray McDonald
Ian Cowden
Darren Crawte
Emma Gilbert
2009
Murray McDonald
Ian Cowden
Darren Crawte
4,500,001



4,500,001
4,500,001



4,500,001









9,000,002



9,000,002
Balance at
5 April
No.
Granted as
remuneration
No.
Received on
exercise of options
No.
Net other change
No.
Balance at 31
December
No.
3,500,001


1,000,000
4,500,001
3,000,001


1,500,000

4,500,001




6,500,002


2,500,000
9,000,002

(i) Net other changes relate to off(*) market purchases.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

22. Related Party Disclosures (cont’d)

Share options of GTI Resources Ltd

Bal at 1
January
Granted
as remu‐
neration
Lapsed Net
other
change
Bal at 31
December
Bal vested
at 31
December
Vested
but not
exerci‐
sable
Vested
and
exerci‐
sable
Options
vested
during
period
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
2010
Murray McDonald
Ian Cowden
Emma Gilbert
(appointed on 15
June 2010)
Darren Crawte
(resigned on 15 June
2010)
1,500,000



1,500,000
1,500,000
‐‐
1,500,000

1,500,000



1,500,000
1,500,000
‐‐
1,500,000

250,000



250,000
250,000
‐‐
250,000







‐‐

3,250,000



3,250,000
3,250,000
‐‐
3,250,000
Bal at 1
January


Granted
as remu‐
neration
Lapsed Net
other
change
Bal at 31
December
Bal vested
at 31
December
Vested
but not
exerci‐
sable
Vested
and
exerci‐
sable
Options
vested
during
period
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
2009
Murray McDonald
Ian Cowden
Darren Crawte
3,000,000
3,000,000


(1,500,000)
(1,500,000)


1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000


1,500,000

1,500,000


6,000,000 (3,000,000) 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000
(e)
Other transactions with key management personnel of the Company
The loss from operations includes the following items of revenue and expense
that resulted from transactions other than remuneration, loans or equity
holdings, with specified Directors or their personally‐related entities:
Company secretarial and accountants fees payable to entity associated with
Darren Crawte on normal terms and conditions at market rates
Total amount recognised as expenses
Total current liabilities arising from transactions other than remuneration
with specified Directors or their personally‐related entities as at reporting
date:
2010
$
2009
$
27,399
64,262
27,399
64,262
13,567
32,530

23. Subsidiaries

The Company has a 100% interest in GTI (Australia) Pty Ltd, a company incorporated in Australia for $1.00, the Company also has a 75% interest in PT GTRI Mining, a company incorporated in Indonesia. Both have been dormant since incorporation. As the subsidiaries have no assets or liabilities, consolidated financial statements have not been prepared.

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GTI Resources Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements

24. Joint Ventures

The company has entered into a joint venture with Artemis Resources Limited over a number of the Company’s projects, and in which the Company retains a 30% interest (20% Bali Hi).

GTI in the prior year received payment of $150,000 and 3 million fully paid Artemis shares, retaining a 30% interest in the Projects (20% Bali Hi). Artemis must spend a minimum of $205,000 on further exploration and drilling in the first year to maintain its interest in the Projects, and GTI will have a free carry interest until the commencement of any bankable feasibility study.

until the commencement of any bankable feasibility study.
25. Remuneration of Auditors
Audit or review of the financial report
2010
$
2009
$
19,776
27,301
19,776
27,301

The auditor of GTI Resources Ltd is Stantons International Pty Ltd.

26. Subsequent Events

There have not been any matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year, that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years.

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