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EAGLE MOUNTAIN MINING LIMITED — Annual Report 2021
Sep 19, 2021
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A S X A n n o u n c e m e n t | 2 0 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1
Full Year Financial Statements
Eagle Mountain Mining Limited (ASX: EM2 ) is pleased to attach the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2021.
For further information please contact:
Tim Mason Mark Pitts BEng, MBA, GAICD B.Bus, FCA, GAICD Chief Executive Officer Company Secretary [email protected] [email protected]
This Announcement has been approved for release by the Board of Eagle Mountain Mining Limited
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN MINING LIMITED
ABN 34 621 541 204
FINANCIAL REPORT
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
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CONTENTS PAGE
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Corporate Directory | 2 |
| Directors’ Report | 3 |
| Auditor’s Independence Declaration | 19 |
| Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income |
20 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | 21 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 22 |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 23 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 24 |
| Directors’ Declaration | 57 |
| Independent Auditor’s Report | 58 |
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
DIRECTORS
Rick Crabb (Non-Executive Chairman) Charles Bass (Managing Director) Roger Port (Non-Executive Director)
ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
Brett Rowe (Alternate Director for Charles Bass)
REGISTERED OFFICE
Ground Floor 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands WA 6009
AUDITORS
William Buck Audit (WA) Pty Ltd Level 3 15 Labouchere Road South Perth WA 6151
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Tim Mason
COMPANY SECRETARY
SHARE REGISTRY
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd Level 11, 172 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000
Mark Pitts
ASX CODE
REGISTERED OFFICE AND PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Ground Floor, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, Western Australia 6009
EM2
ABN 34 621 541 204
Email: [email protected] Website: eaglemountain.com.au
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The Directors present their report on Eagle Mountain Mining Limited (“Eagle Mountain” or the “Company”) and its controlled entities (the “Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2021.
DIRECTORS
The names and details of the Group’s Directors in office during the year until the date of this report are as follows. Directors were in office for this entire year unless otherwise stated.
Rick Crabb - B. Juris (Hons), LLB, MBA, FAICD (Non-Executive Chairman)
Rick Crabb holds degrees of Bachelor of Jurisprudence (Honours), Bachelor of Laws and Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia. He practised as a solicitor from 1980 to 2004 with Robinson Cox (now Clayton Utz) and Blakiston & Crabb (now Gilbert + Tobin) specialising in mining, corporate and commercial law, advised in relation to numerous project developments in Australia and Africa.
Rick has since focused on his public company directorships and investments. He has been involved as a director and strategic shareholder in a number of successful public companies. He is currently Non-executive Chairman of Ora Gold Limited and a Non-executive Director of WarpForge Limited. He is a former director of Paladin Energy Limited (February 1994 to October 2019).
Charles Bass - B.Sc. Geology, M.Sc. Mining Engineering/Mineral Processing, FAICD, FAusIMM, FAIG (Managing Director. )
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Charles Bass completed his B.Sc. in Geology at Michigan Technological University, followed by a M.Sc in Mining Engineering & Mineral Processing at Queen’s University, Canada. Between his degrees Charles worked as a geologist and then Plant Metallurgist at a copper-gold mine in Northern Quebec.
Charles joined AMAX Inc, an American mining company in their Head Office in 1976 and came to Perth in 1978. Between 1980 to 1981, AMAX had him work in Tucson, Arizona at the Twin Buttes copper mine. Charles returned to Australia and established his first company, Metech Pty Ltd in late 1981.
Charles established Eagle Mining Corporation in 1992 with Tony Poli and was responsible for the deal that led to the discovery of the very successful Nimary Gold Mine. Eagle Mining Corporation won both Explorer of the Year and then Developer of the Year at Diggers and Dealers conference and was subject to a hostile takeover in 1997.
Charles then co-founded Aquila Resources Ltd with Tony Poli in 2000 and helped transition it from a gold explorer to iron ore and coal before it too was subject to a hostile $1.4 billion takeover in 2014 at the hands of a joint bid between Baosteel and ASX listed Aurizon.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Roger Port – BA, FCA, SF Fin, FAICD (Non-Executive Director)
Roger Port was a partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1997 to 2016. He has 30 years’ experience in financial analysis, company and business valuations, transaction due diligence and mergers and acquisitions and led the PricewaterhouseCoopers Perth Deals team from 2009 to 2016. He has had significant experience in the resources sector in his career and jointly led the PwC Australia Deals Energy & Mining industry group for five years.
Roger is a graduate of Macquarie University and gained a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia. He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Roger is a board member of MG Kailis Holdings Pty Ltd, the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and Chair of Council of Guildford Grammar School.
Brett Rowe - BComm, MAcc, GAICD
(Alternate Director for Charles Bass)
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Brett Rowe has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Masters of Accounting.
Brett is a director and the chief executive officer of The Bass Group, as well as a director of The Bass Family Foundation and Silver Mountain Mining Pty Ltd. Brett is responsible for managing the global financial interests of the Bass Family, as well as the Foundation’s ongoing support of education and health in disadvantaged children and youth in regional Western Australia.
Brett is also a director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation Limited (CERI). CERI aims to assist the growth of WA’s non-mining industry through a strong innovation base where high-knowledge start-up company formation can be accelerated. This is achieved through the co-creation of a WA-based venture capital industry.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Tim Mason – B. Eng (Hons) MBA; GAICD
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Mr Mason has 18 years’ experience in the mining and engineering sectors across a broad range of corporate, operations, business development and engineering roles. His recent roles of General Manager Operations and General Manager Projects and Innovation involved conducting feasibility studies, project development and operations start-up, business development, project financing and corporate presentations.
Mr Mason holds a Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Geotechnical) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, a Masters of Business Administration from Murdoch University and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
COMPANY SECRETARY
Mark Pitts - B.Bus; FCA; GAICD (Company Secretary)
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Mark Pitts is a Partner in Corporate Advisory firm Endeavour Corporate and has over 30 years’ experience in business administration and corporate compliance. Having started his career with KPMG in Perth, Mark has worked at a senior management level in a variety of commercial and consulting roles including mining services, healthcare and property development. The majority of the past 15 years has been spent working for or providing services to publicly listed companies in the resources sector.
Mark is a registered company auditor and holds a Bachelor of Business Degree from Curtin University, is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
As at the date of this report, the Directors’ interests in shares and unlisted options of the Company are as follows:
| Director | Directors’ Interests in OrdinaryShares |
Directors’ Interests in Unlisted Options |
Options vested at the reportingdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Crabb | 793,000 | 3,125,000 | 3,125,000 |
| C Bass | 62,859,287 | 4,075,000 | 4,075,000 |
| R Port | 559,000 | 3,125,000 | 3,125,000 |
| B Rowe(alternate for C Bass) | 500,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
The Directors’ interests include Unlisted Options which are vested or exercisable as at the date of signing this report.
DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The number of meetings of the Company’s Directors held during the year ended 30 June 2021, and the number of meetings attended by each Director are as follows:
| Director | Board of Directors’ Meetings | Board of Directors’ Meetings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible to Attend | Attended | |
| R Crabb | 6 | 6 |
| C Bass | 6 | 6 |
| R Port | 6 | 6 |
| B Rowe(alternate for C Bass) | 6 | 6 |
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The Company’s principal activities for the year ended 30 June 2021 focussed on exploration activities at the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine. Field work, mapping, geophysical interpretation, targeted diamond drilling programs for both resource expansion, infill and geotechnical drilling were conducted during the year. The Company also engaged in capital raising activities and completed the acquisition of the non-controlling interest in Wedgetail Operations LLC, the owner of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Exploration activities
Exploration activities for the financial year have been primarily focussed at the Group’s Oracle Ridge Copper Mine project in Arizona, United States of America. Drilling contractor Boart Longyear commenced an initial diamond drilling program in September 2020 and following positive drilling results and observations of mineralisation in the core, the drilling program was extended. Drilling continued during the reporting period with the aim of expanding the existing JORC mineral resource.
Corporate activities and acquisitions
During the financial year, the Group completed the acquisition of the remaining 20% non-controlling interest held in Wedgetail Operations LLC, the owner of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine, from Vincere Resource Holdings LLC.
The Group completed three share placements to sophisticated and institutional investors during the financial year, raising a total of $15.5 million (before costs) through the issue of 59,505,495 shares. The Group also received approximately $4.3 million (before costs) through the exercise of options and the issue of 16,953,090 shares.
Results of operations and financial position
The operating loss after income tax of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2021 was $21,070,239 (2020: $4,368,936). Included in the loss for the year are uncapitalised exploration costs of $9,306,222 (2020: $2,717,101) and non-cash items (in respect of depreciation, share-based payments expenses and fair value losses) amounting to $10,265,364 (2020: $367,623).
At 30 June 2021, cash assets amounted to $9,119,371 (2020: $507,750). During the year ended 30 June 2021, the Company received $19,791,118 before related costs, on the issue of shares and options (2020: $1,800,001).
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS
Other than the matters stated in this report, there have been no significant changes in the Group’s state of affairs during the financial year.
EQUITY SECURITIES ON ISSUE
| Class of Security | 30June 2021 | 30June 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinaryfully paid shares | 202,669,630 | 115,901,045 |
| Unlisted options over unissued shares | 29,452,780 | 26,409,716 |
| Performance rights | 35,000 | 245,000 |
Subsequent to the end of the financial year, the Company issued 568,953 ordinary shares on the exercise of options.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
EQUITY SECURITIES ON ISSUE (continued)
Unlisted Options over Ordinary Shares
At 30 June 2021, 29,452,780 unissued ordinary shares of the Company were under option as follows:
| Number of Options Granted | Exercise Price | ExpiryDate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,750,0001 | 20 cents | 15January2023 |
| 715,0002 | 20 cents | 1 February2023 |
| 219,7023 | 20 cents | 31July2021 |
| 1,700,0004 | 20 cents | 1July2023 |
| 1,500,0005 | 21.5 cents | 15January2023 |
| 650,0006 | 20 cents | 7 October 2023 |
| 1,923,0787 | 30 cents | 1July2022 |
| 2,495,0008 | 20 cents | 1July2022 |
| 2,500,0009 | 52 cents | 22 February2024 |
| 2,800,00010 | 52 cents | 1July2024 |
| 6,000,00011 | 55 cents | 1July2024 |
| 2,000,00012 | $1.25 | 7 May2025 |
| 200,00013 | $1.40 | 1July2024 |
1 Options issued to Directors, Alternate Director, employees and Company Secretary.
2 Options issued to employees pursuant to the Company’s employee incentive plan.
3 Options issued pursuant to a pro-rata entitlement offer which closed on 7 June 2019.
4 Options issued to employees pursuant to the Company’s employee incentive plan.
5 Options issued to the Chief Executive Officer.
6 Options issued to employees pursuant to the Company’s employee incentive plan.
7 Options issued to brokers.
8 Options issued to employees, Directors and Quartz Mountain Mining Pty Ltd.
9, 10, 13 Options issued to employees pursuant to the Company’s employee incentive plan.
11 Options issued to Directors.
12 Options issued under a corporate advisory mandate.
During the year, 19,996,154 options were issued; 16,953,090 options were exercised and no options were cancelled.
Subsequent to 30 June 2021 and the date of this report, 600,000 options have vested; 568,953 options (exercise price of $0.20) were exercised and 749 options were cancelled without being exercised on their expiry date of 31 July 2021. No options have been issued since 30 June 2021. At the date of this report there were 28,883,078 unissued ordinary shares of the Company under option.
Options do not entitle the holder to participate in any share issue of the Company or any other body corporate.
The holders of unlisted options are not entitled to any voting rights until the options are exercised into ordinary shares.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
EQUITY SECURITIES ON ISSUE (continued)
Performance Rights over Ordinary Shares
During the year ended 30 June 2021, 60,000 performance rights vested and 210,000 performance rights were exercised and converted into shares. No performance rights were issued or cancelled during the reporting period.
Subsequent to 30 June 2021, 35,000 performance rights vested. No performance rights have been issued, exercised or cancelled between 30 June 2021 and the date of this report.
DIVIDENDS
No dividend has been paid during the year and no dividend is recommended for the current financial year.
EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE REPORTING YEAR
In August 2021, Quartz Mountain Mining Pty Ltd as trustee for the Bass Family Trust, an entity associated with Mr Charles Bass, agreed to accept 1,744,000 shares in the Company, subject to shareholder approval, in lieu of repayment of the US$1,000,000 loan which was due to be repaid by 31 December 2021. The issue of shares is subject to shareholder approval and the effective issue price of 78.4 cents represents a premium to the closing price on 25 August 2021 and a 10% premium to the 20 day VWAP of the Company’s shares.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing. The situation is dependent on measures imposed by the Australian Government, United States Government and other countries, such as maintaining social distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic stimulus that may be provided. It is not practicable to estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after the reporting date.
Other than as stated above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors of the Company to affect substantially the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent financial years.
LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Group intends to undertake further exploration programs at the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine and the Silver Mountain Project in Arizona in the United States of America.
Any other likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results of those operations in future financial years have not been included in this report as the inclusion of such information is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
The Group’s operations are not regulated under any significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth of Australia, a State or a Territory. The operations and proposed activities of the Group are subject to United States Federal and Arizona State laws and regulations concerning the environment.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES (continued)
The Board believes that the Group has adequate systems in place for the management of its environmental requirements. The Group aims to ensure the appropriate standard of environmental care is achieved, and in doing so, that it is aware of and is in compliance with all environmental legislation. The Directors of the Group are not aware of any breach of environmental legislation for the financial year under review.
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS AND AUDITORS
During the year ended 30 June 2021, the Company paid an insurance premium to insure certain officers of the Company. The officers of the Company covered by the insurance policy include the Directors named in this report.
The Directors and Officers Liability insurance provides cover against all costs and expenses that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that fall within the scope of the indemnity and that may be brought against the officers in their capacity as officers of the Company. The insurance policy does not contain details of the premium paid in respect of individual officers of the Company. Disclosure of the nature of the liability cover and the amount of the premium is subject to a confidentiality clause under the insurance policy.
The Company has not provided any insurance for an auditor of the Company.
PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE GROUP
No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Group or intervene in any proceedings to which the Group is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Group for all or any part of those proceedings.
The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.
NON-AUDIT SERVICES
The following non-audit services were provided by William Buck Advisors (WA) Pty Ltd, a related entity of the entity’s auditor, William Buck Audit (WA) Pty Ltd. The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service provided means that auditor independence was not compromised.
William Buck Advisors (WA) Pty Ltd received or is due to receive the following amounts for the provision of non-audit services:
| 30June 2021 | 30June 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation services for Silver Mountain Mining PtyLtd |
- | $1,660 |
| Taxation services for Eagle Mountain Mining Limited |
$2,460 | $3,960 |
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)
Remuneration paid to Directors and Officers of the Company is set by reference to such payments made by other ASX listed companies of a similar size and operating in the mineral exploration industry. In addition, reference is made to the specific skills and experience of the Directors and Officers.
Details of the nature and amount of remuneration of each Director and other Key Management Personnel are disclosed annually in the Remuneration Report.
Remuneration Committee
The Board has adopted a formal Nomination and Remuneration Policy which provides a framework for the consideration of remuneration matters.
The Company does not have a separate remuneration committee and as such, all remuneration matters are considered by the Board as a whole, with no member deliberating or considering such matter in respect of their own remuneration.
In the absence of a separate Remuneration Committee, the Board is responsible for:
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Setting remuneration packages for Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and other Key Management Personnel; and
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Implementing employee incentive and equity based plans and making awards pursuant to those plans.
Non-Executive Remuneration
The Company’s policy is to remunerate Non-Executive Directors, at rates comparable to other ASX listed companies in the same industry, for their time, commitment and responsibilities.
Non-Executive Remuneration is not linked to the performance of the Company, however, to align Directors’ interests with shareholders’ interests, remuneration may be provided to Non-Executive Directors in the form of equity based long term incentives.
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Fees payable to Non-Executive Directors are set within the aggregate amount approved by shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting;
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Non-Executive Directors’ fees are payable in the form of cash and superannuation benefits;
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Non-Executive Directors’ superannuation benefits are limited to statutory superannuation entitlements; and
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Participation in equity based remuneration schemes by Non-Executive Directors is subject to consideration and approval by the Company’s shareholders.
The maximum aggregate Non-Executive Directors’ fees payable is currently set at $300,000 per annum.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued)
Executive Director and Other Key Management Personnel Remuneration
Executive remuneration consists of base salary, plus other performance incentives to ensure that:
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Remuneration packages incorporate a balance between fixed and incentive pay, reflecting short and long term performance objectives appropriate to the Company’s circumstances and objectives; and
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A proportion of remuneration is structured in a manner to link reward to corporate and individual performance.
Executives are offered a competitive level of base salary at market rates (based on comparable ASX listed companies) and are reviewed regularly to ensure market competitiveness. To date the Company has not engaged external remuneration consultants to advise the Board on remuneration matters.
Incentive Plans
The Company provides long term incentives to Directors and Employees pursuant to the Company’s Employee Incentive Plan.
The Board, acting in remuneration matters:
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Ensures that incentive plans are designed around appropriate and realistic performance targets and provide rewards when those targets are achieved;
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Reviews and approves existing incentive plans established for employees; and
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Approves the administration of the incentive plans, including receiving recommendations for and the consideration and approval of grants pursuant to such incentive plans.
Engagement of Non-Executive Directors
Non-Executive Directors conduct their duties under the following terms:
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A Non-Executive Director may resign from his/her position and thus terminate their contract on written notice to the Company; and
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A Non-Executive Director may, following resolution of the Company’s shareholders, be removed before the expiration of their period of office (if applicable). Payment is made in lieu of any notice period if termination is initiated by the Company, except where termination is initiated for serious misconduct.
In consideration of the services provided by Mr Rick Crabb as Non-Executive Chairman, the Company will pay him a fee inclusive of statutory superannuation of $50,000 per annum.
In consideration of the services provided by Mr Roger Port as Non-Executive Director, the Company will pay him a fee inclusive of statutory superannuation of $50,000 per annum.
For the period from 1 April 2020 to 31 July 2020, Non-Executive Director fees owing to Messrs Crabb and Port were waived as part of a cost reduction exercise following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Messrs Crabb and Port are also entitled to fees for other amounts as the Board determines where they perform special duties or otherwise perform extra services or make special exertions on behalf of the Company. There were no such fees paid during the year ended 30 June 2021.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued)
Engagement of Executive Director
The Company has entered into an executive service agreement with Mr Charles Bass in his role as Managing Director on the following material terms and conditions.
Mr Bass received a base salary inclusive of statutory superannuation of $50,000 per annum from the commencement of the agreement until 1 June 2018, at which time the remuneration was reviewed. Mr Bass’ remuneration was unchanged as a result of this review.
For the period from 1 April 2020 to 31 July 2020, Mr Bass waived his salary as part of a cost reduction exercise following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Either party may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days written notice to the other party. Eagle Mountain may otherwise terminate the Managing Director’s employment in accordance with the Constitution or the Corporations Act. Upon termination of the agreement, Mr Bass will cease employment with Eagle Mountain as its Managing Director and will become a Non-Executive Director of Eagle Mountain.
Mr Bass may, subject to shareholder approval, participate in Eagle Mountain’s Employee Incentive Plan and other long term incentive plans adopted by the Board.
Engagement of Chief Executive Officer
The Company has entered into an executive service agreement with Mr Timothy Mason, effective 15 January 2020, in his role as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) on the following material terms and conditions.
Mr Mason receives a base salary inclusive of statutory superannuation of $300,000 per annum.
For the period from 1 April 2020 to 31 July 2020, Mr Mason’s salary was reduced to $210,000 per annum as part of a cost reduction exercise following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. His salary reverted to $300,000 per annum from 1 August 2020 and was increased to $330,000 per annum from 1 February 2021.
The CEO may terminate the agreement by providing 3 months’ written notice. Eagle Mountain may terminate the agreement with 3 months’ written notice or the provision of 3 months’ salary in lieu of notice; or may otherwise terminate the CEO’s employment in accordance with the Constitution or the Corporations Act.
Upon commencement of his employment, Mr Mason received 1,500,000 unlisted options and 150,000 unlisted performance rights over unissued shares of the Company. An expense of $54,556 (2020: $59,240) was recognised through the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in the current reporting period in respect of the issue of these securities.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued)
Short Term Incentive Payments
The Non-Executive Directors set annual Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) for the Executive Director and the CEO. The KPIs are chosen to align the reward of the individual Executives to the strategy and performance of the Company.
Performance objectives, which may be financial or non-financial, or a combination of both, are weighted when calculating the maximum Short Term Incentives payable to Executives. At the end of the year, the Non-Executive Directors will assess the actual performance of the Executives against the set performance objectives. The maximum amount of the Short Term Incentive, or a lesser amount depending on actual performance achieved, is paid to the Executives as a cash payment.
No Short Term Incentives are payable to Executives where it is considered that the actual performance has fallen below the minimum requirement.
Shareholding Qualifications
The Directors are not required to hold any shares in Eagle Mountain under the terms of the Company’s Constitution.
Group Performance
In considering the Company’s performance, the Board provides the following indices in respect of the current financial year:
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss for the year/period attributable to shareholders |
$(21,070,239) | $(3,985,856) | $(6,890,466) | $(1,681,900) |
| Closing share price at 30 June | $1.00 | $0.16 | $0.125 | $0.42 |
As a Group focussed on exploration activities, the Board does not consider the loss attributable to shareholders as one of the performance indicators when implementing Short Term Incentive payments.
In addition to technical exploration success, the Board considers the effective management of safety, environmental and operational matters and successful management, acquisition and consolidation of high quality landholdings, as more appropriate indicators of management performance for the financial year.
Remuneration Disclosures
The Key Management Personnel of the Company have been identified as:
Mr Rick Crabb Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Charles Bass Managing Director Mr Roger Port Non-Executive Director Mr Brett Rowe Alternate Director for Charles Bass Mr Tim Mason Chief Executive Officer
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued)
The details of the remuneration of each Director and member of Key Management Personnel of the Company is as follows:
| Year Ended 30 June 2021 |
Short Term | Short Term | Post Employment | Other Long Term |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary $ |
Short Term Incentive $ |
Superannuation Contributions $ |
Value of Equity Based Remuneration2 $ |
Total $ |
Value of Equity as Proportion of Remuneration % |
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| Rick Crabb | 41,857 | - | 3,976 | 1,484,013 | 1,529,846 | 97.0% |
| Charles Bass | 41,857 | - | 3,976 | 1,484,013 | 1,529,846 | 97.0% |
| Roger Port | 41,857 | - | 3,976 | 1,484,013 | 1,529,846 | 97.0% |
| Brett Rowe | - | - | - | 1,464,150 | 1,464,150 | 100.0% |
| Tim Mason1 | 283,595 | - | 21,405 | 85,334 | 390,334 | 21.9% |
| Total | 409,166 | - | 33,333 | 6,001,523 | 6,444,022 | - |
| Year Ended 30 June 2020 |
Short Term | Short Term | Post Employment | Other Long Term |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary $ |
Short Term Incentive $ |
Superannuation Contributions $ |
Value of Equity Based Remuneration2 $ |
Total $ |
Value of Equity as Proportion of Remuneration % |
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| Rick Crabb | 34,247 | - | 3,253 | - | 37,500 | - |
| Charles Bass | 34,247 | - | 3,253 | - | 37,500 | - |
| Roger Port | 34,247 | - | 3,253 | - | 37,500 | - |
| Brett Rowe | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tim Mason1 | 108,418 | - | 9,383 | 59,240 | 177,041 | 33.5% |
| Total | 211,159 | - | 19,142 | 59,240 | 289,541 | - |
1 Appointed 15 January 2020.
2 The fair value of options and performance rights is calculated at the date of grant using a Black Scholes option pricing model and allocated to each reporting period evenly over the period from grant date to vesting date. The value disclosed in the above table is the portion of the fair value of the securities recognised in the reporting period. The basis of the fair value is disclosed later in this Remuneration Report.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued)
Details of Performance Related Remuneration
During the year ended 30 June 2021, no Short Term Incentive payments were paid to the Directors or Key Management Personnel.
Equity Based Remuneration
During the year ended 30 June 2021, the Directors and Key Management Personnel were granted the following options as remuneration.
| Name | Number of options granted |
Grant Date | Vesting Date |
Expiry Date |
Exercise Price |
Fair value per option atgrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Crabb | 125,000 1,500,000 |
25.09.2020 30.04.2021 |
25.09.2020 30.04.2021 |
01.07.2022 01.07.2024 |
$0.20 $0.55 |
$0.16 $0.98 |
| Charles Bass | 125,000 1,500,000 |
25.09.2020 30.04.2021 |
25.09.2020 30.04.2021 |
01.07.2022 01.07.2024 |
$0.20 $0.55 |
$0.16 $0.98 |
| Roger Port | 125,000 1,500,000 |
25.09.2020 30.04.2021 |
25.09.2020 30.04.2021 |
01.07.2022 01.07.2024 |
$0.20 $0.55 |
$0.16 $0.98 |
| Brett Rowe | 1,500,000 | 30.04.2021 | 30.04.2021 | 01.07.2024 | $0.55 | $0.98 |
| Tim Mason | 530,000 500,000 500,000 |
23.07.2020 22.02.2021 22.02.2021 |
07.08.2020 01.07.2022 01.07.2023 |
01.07.2022 01.07.2024 01.07.2024 |
$0.20 $0.52 $0.52 |
$0.06 $0.27 $0.27 |
The fair value of options is determined using the Black Scholes option pricing model. Fair value of options issued as remuneration is allocated to the relevant vesting period of the securities. Options and performance rights are provided at no initial cost to the recipients.
During the financial year, 8,269,000 options were exercised by Key Management Personnel.
Exercise of Options Granted as Remuneration
During the year ended 30 June 2021, no ordinary shares were issued in respect of the exercise of options previously granted as remuneration to Directors or Key Management Personnel of the Company.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Equity Instrument Disclosures Relating to Key Management Personnel
Option Holdings
Key Management Personnel have the following interests in unlisted options over unissued shares of the Company.
| Year ended 30 June 2021 Name |
Balance at beginning of theyear |
Received during the year as remuneration |
Other changes during the year |
Balance at the end of theyear |
Vested and exercisable at the end of theyear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Crabb | 1,561,000 | 1,625,000 | (61,000) | 3,125,000 | 3,125,000 |
| Charles Bass | 9,665,000 | 1,625,000 | (7,215,000) | 4,075,000 | 4,075,000 |
| Roger Port | 1,543,000 | 1,625,000 | (43,000) | 3,125,000 | 3,125,000 |
| Brett Rowe | 1,000,000 | 1,500,000 | (500,000) | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Tim Mason | 1,500,000 | 1,530,000 | - | 3,030,000 | 1,030,000 |
Performance Rights Holdings
Key Management Personnel have the following interests in unlisted performance rights over unissued shares of the Company.
| Year ended 30 June 2021 Name |
Balance at beginning of theyear |
Received during the year as remuneration |
Other changes during the year |
Balance at the end of theyear |
Vested and exercisable at the end of theyear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Crabb | - | - | - | - | - |
| Charles Bass | - | - | - | - | - |
| Roger Port | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brett Rowe | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tim Mason | 150,000 | - | (150,000) | - | - |
Exercise of Performance rights Granted as Remuneration
During the year ended 30 June 2021, 150,000 ordinary shares were issued in respect of the exercise of performance rights previously granted as remuneration to Directors or Key Management Personnel of the Company.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued)
Share Holdings
The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by Key Management Personnel of the Company, including their related parties are set out below. There were no shares granted during the reporting period as compensation.
| Year ended 30 June 2021 Name |
Balance at beginning of the year |
Received during the year as remuneration |
Other changes duringtheyear |
Balance at the end of theyear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Crabb | 732,000 | - | 61,000 | 793,000 |
| Charles Bass | 48,980,001 | - | 13,879,286 | 62,859,287 |
| Roger Port | 516,000 | - | 43,000 | 559,000 |
| Brett Rowe | 500,000 | - | - | 500,000 |
| Tim Mason | - | - | 150,000 | 150,000 |
Loans made to Key Management Personnel
No loans were made to Key Management Personnel including personally related entities during the financial year.
Loans received from Key Management Personnel
During the prior year, the Company entered into an unsecured loan agreement with a director related entity, Quartz Mountain Mining Pty Ltd (“Quartz Mountain”) as trustee for the Bass Family Trust. The principal of US$1,000,000 attracts interest at 2% per annum with the first three months being interest free. The loan’s initial maturity date was subsequently deferred to 31 December 2021. During the reporting period, shareholders approved the issue to Quartz Mountain of 950,000 options, exercisable at 20 cents each on or before 1 July 2022, as satisfaction of interest owing to 31 December 2021. Interest expense of US$20,372 (A$28,640) was recognised during the reporting period.
Other transactions with Key Management Personnel
Transactions between related parties are on commercial terms and conditions, no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.
The Company has entered into a lease agreement with Elk Mountain Mining Limited, an entity associated with Mr Charles Bass, for the lease of the Company’s administration offices in Perth, Western Australia. Total lease repayments of $87,387 (2020: $85,847) were paid during the year, including interest of $19,064 (2020: $35,402) and lease principal repayments of $68,323 (2020: $50,445).
Other than the above, there were no transactions with Key Management Personnel.
End of Remuneration Report
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 requires our auditors, William Buck Audit (WA) Pty Ltd, to provide the Directors of the Group with an Independence Declaration in relation to the audit of the financial report. This Independence Declaration is set out on the following page and forms part of this Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2021.
This report has been made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
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Rick Crabb Chairman
Dated at Perth this 20[th] day of September 2021
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF EAGLE MOUNTAIN MINING LIMITED
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief during the year ended 30 June 2021 there have been:
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no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
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no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
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William Buck Audit (WA) Pty Ltd ABN 67 125 012 124
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Conley Manifis Director Dated this 20[th] day of September 2021
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
| Notes | Year ended 30 June 2021 Year ended 30 June 2020 A$ A$ |
|---|---|
| Other income Interest income Forgiveness of loan – Paycheck Protection Program 13 Administration and other costs Employee expenses – non-exploration Equity based payments 4 Finance costs Depreciation expense 9, 10 Exploration and evaluation costs Net change in fair value of convertible notes Gain on foreign currency exchange Loss before income tax 4 Income tax expense 5 Loss after income tax from continuing operations Other comprehensive income net of income tax Other comprehensive income that may be re- classified to profit or loss in subsequent years net of income tax Unrealised (loss)/gain on foreign currency exchange 16a Total comprehensive loss for the year Loss attributable to: Owners of the parent Non-controlling interests Total comprehensive loss attributable to: Owners of the parent Non-controlling interests Basic and diluted loss per share 28 |
45,231 50,000 746 867 147,921 - (882,695) (779,231) (661,145) (310,957) (7,544,069) (248,723) (394,736) (247,281) (444,220) (387,772) (9,306,222) (2,717,101) (2,277,075) 268,872 246,025 2,390 |
| (21,070,239) (4,368,936) - - |
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| (21,070,239) (4,368,936) |
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| - (100,418) - 103,077 |
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| (21,170,657) (4,265,859) |
|
| (19,199,277) (3,985,856) (1,870,962) (383,080) |
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| (21,070,239) (4,368,936) |
|
| (19,317,968) (3,892,026) (1,852,689) (373,833) |
|
| (21,170,657) (4,265,859) |
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| cents cents (12.1) (3.7) |
The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at 30 June 2021
| Note | 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 A$ A$ |
|---|---|
| Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 6 Trade and other receivables 7 Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Exploration and evaluation expenditure 8 Property, plant and equipment 9 Right-of-use assets 10 Bonds and security deposits Total Non-Current Assets TOTAL ASSETS Current Liabilities Trade and other payables 11 Employee leave liabilities Lease liabilities 12 Borrowings 13 Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Lease liabilities 12 Employee leave liabilities Borrowings 13 Total Non-Current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Equity Issued capital 15 Option capital Reserves 16 Accumulated losses Equity attributable to owners of the parent Non-controlling interest TOTAL EQUITY |
9,119,371 507,750 306,131 138,309 |
| 9,425,502 646,059 |
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| 9,474,278 10,378,496 977,951 1,265,634 531,202 208,493 260,459 132,945 |
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| 11,243,890 11,985,568 |
|
| 20,669,392 12,631,627 |
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| 1,073,654 179,444 105,268 58,923 211,127 111,315 1,340,297 1,636,325 |
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| 2,730,346 1,986,007 |
|
| 340,781 117,895 9,708 - 11,006,713 9,290,293 |
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| 11,357,202 9,408,188 |
|
| 14,087,548 11,394,195 |
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| 6,581,844 1,237,432 |
|
| 45,601,593 15,322,265 4,500 4,500 5,526,540 (1,518,029) (44,550,789) (12,381,375) |
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| 6,581,844 1,427,361 - (189,929) |
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| 6,581,844 1,237,432 |
The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
| Issued capital A$ Option capital A$ Foreign currency translation reserve A$ Share based payment reserve A$ Common control reserve A$ Accumulated losses A$ Non- controlling interest A$ Total A$ 13,579,949 4,500 297,069 888,625 (3,014,276) (8,412,337) - 3,343,530 - - - - - (3,985,856) (383,080) (4,368,936) - - 93,830 - - - 9,247 103,077 - - 93,830 - - (3,985,856) (373,833) (4,265,859) - - - - - - 183,904 183,904 1,800,001 - - - - - - 1,800,001 (72,867) - - - - - - (72,867) - - - (16,818) - 16,818 - - 15,182 - - (15,182) - - - - - - - 248,723 - - - 248,723 15,322,265 4,500 390,899 1,105,348 (3,014,276) (12,381,375) (189,929) 1,237,432 15,322,265 4,500 390,899 1,105,348 (3,014,276) (12,381,375) (189,929) 1,237,432 - - - - - (19,199,277) (1,870,962) (21,070,239) - - (118,691) - - - 18,273 (100,418) |
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|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1 July 2019 Loss for the year Other comprehensive income for the year net of income tax Total comprehensive loss for the year Non-controlling interest recognised on asset acquisition (note 25, 27) Issue of shares and options (note 14, 15) Capital raising costs (note 15) Transfer on cancellation of options Exercise of options/performance rights Vesting of options/performance rights Balance at 30 June 2020 Balance at 1 July 2020 Loss for the year Other comprehensive income for the year net of income tax Total comprehensive loss for the year Acquisition of non-controlling interest Issue of shares and options (note 14, 15) Capital raising costs (note 15) Exercise of options/performance rights Vesting of options/performance rights Balance at 30 June 2021 |
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| - - (118,691) - - (19,199,277) (1,852,689) (21,170,657) |
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| - - - - - (12,970,137) 2,042,618 (10,927,519) 26,441,000 - - - - - - 26,441,000 (1,211,131) - - - - - - (1,211,131) 5,049,459 - - (758,841) - - - 4,290,618 - - - 7,922,101 - - - 7,922,101 |
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| 45,601,593 4,500 272,208 8,268,608 (3,014,276) (44,550,789) - 6,581,844 |
The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
| Note | Year ended 30 June 2021 Year ended 30 June 2020 A$ A$ |
|---|---|
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities Payments to suppliers and employees Payments for exploration and evaluation Payments for interest and other financing costs Interest received Government assistance received Net cash used in operating activities 17 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Payment for acquisition of exploration assets Payments for purchase of fixed assets Payments for bonds and deposits Net cash used in investing activities Cash Flows from Financing Activities Proceeds from the issue of shares and options Payments for the issue of shares and options Proceeds from borrowings Repayments of borrowings Repayment of lease liabilities Net cash generated by financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash held Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 6 |
(1,593,606) (1,208,540) (8,330,815) (2,674,607) (34,089) (51,911) 732 867 50,000 50,000 |
| (9,907,778) (3,884,191) |
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| - (729,667) (122,605) (8,644) (144,701) - |
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| (267,306) (738,311) |
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| 19,791,118 1,800,001 (943,054) (72,867) 144,701 1,626,798 (154,926) (11,373) (129,019) (100,590) |
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| 18,708,820 3,241,969 |
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| 8,533,736 (1,380,533) 507,750 1,879,883 77,885 8,400 |
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| 9,119,371 507,750 |
The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
These consolidated financial statements and notes represent those of Eagle Mountain Mining Limited and its controlled entities (the “Group”). Eagle Mountain Mining Limited is a public limited liability company, incorporated and domiciled in Australia.
The Group is a for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards. The financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 20 September 2021.
1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Group in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.
(a) Basis of Preparation
These general purpose financial statements for the reporting year ended 30 June 2021 have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. The financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.
The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical cost and does not take into account changing money values or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets.
(i) Going Concern
The Group has incurred a loss of $21,070,239 and a net operating cash outflow of $9,907,778 during the year ended 30 June 2021. Cash assets at 30 June 2021 were $9,119,371 and current liabilities at that date were $2,730,346.
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis which contemplates the continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business.
During the financial year, the Group successfully raised $15.5 million (before costs) pursuant to three placements to institutional and sophisticated investors. The Directors will continue to manage the Group’s activities with due regard to current and future funding requirements. The Directors reasonably expect that the Company will be able to raise sufficient capital to fund the Group’s exploration and working capital requirements, and that the Group will be able to settle debts as and when they become due and payable. On this basis, the Directors are of the opinion that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate in the circumstances.
(ii) Basis of Consolidation
The financial information comprises the financial information of Eagle Mountain and entities (including special purpose entities) controlled by Eagle Mountain (its “subsidiaries”).
Control is achieved when Eagle Mountain:
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has power over the investee;
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is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
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has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.
Eagle Mountain reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control listed above.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
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(a) Basis of Preparation (continued)
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(ii) Basis of Consolidation (continued)
The financial information of subsidiaries is prepared for the same reporting period as Eagle Mountain, using consistent accounting policies. Adjustments are made to bring into line any dissimilar accounting policies that may exist. All inter-company balances and transactions, including unrealised profits arising from intragroup transactions, have been eliminated in full. Unrealised losses are eliminated unless costs cannot be recovered.
Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and cease to be consolidated from the date on which control is transferred out of the Group. Total comprehensive income of subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of Eagle Mountain and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.
Specifically, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income from the date Eagle Mountain gains control until the date when Eagle Mountain ceases to control the subsidiary.
The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. A change in ownership interest, without the loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction, where the difference between the consideration transferred and the book value of the share of the non-controlling interest acquired is recognised directly in equity attributable to Eagle Mountain.
When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, a gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss and is calculated as the difference between:
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the aggregate of the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any retained interest; and
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the previous carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), and liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-controlling interests.
All amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in relation to that subsidiary are accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities of the subsidiary (i.e. reclassified to profit and loss or transferred to another category of equity as specified/permitted by the applicable Accounting Standards). The fair value of any investment retained in the former subsidiary at the date when control is lost is regarded as the fair value on initial recognition for subsequent accounting under AASB 9, or when applicable, the cost on initial recognition of an investment in an associate or a joint venture.
- (iii) New Accounting Standards Adopted in the Current Year
Application of New and Revised Accounting Standards
The Group has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (“AASB”) that are mandatory for the current reporting period.
Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted by the Group for the reporting year ended 30 June 2021.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(iii) New Accounting Standards Adopted in the Current Year (continued)
The following Accounting Standards and Interpretations are most relevant to the Group:
Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (Conceptual Framework)
The Group has adopted the revised Conceptual Framework from 1 July 2020. The Conceptual Framework contains new definition and recognition criteria as well as new guidance on measurement that affects several Accounting Standards, but it has not had a material impact on the Group's financial statements.
New Accounting Standards and Interpretations Not Yet Mandatory or Early Adopted
The AASB has issued new and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory application date for future reporting periods. There are no material new or amended Accounting Standards which will materially affect the Group.
(b) Exploration, Evaluation and Development Expenditure
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is generally written off in the year incurred, except for acquisition of exploration properties which is capitalised and carried forward.
When production commences, any accumulated costs for the relevant area of interest which have been capitalised and carried forward will be amortised over the life of the area according to the rate of depletion of the economically recoverable resources. A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to the area of interest. The carrying value of any capitalised expenditure is assessed by the Directors each reporting period to determine if any provision should be made for the impairment of the carrying value. The appropriateness of the Group’s ability to recover these capitalised costs has been assessed at the end of each reporting period and the Directors are satisfied that the value is recoverable.
The carrying value of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is assessed for impairment at an overall level whenever facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount of the assets may exceed recoverable amount. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount. The assets are then written down to their recoverable amount. Any impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.
(c) Trade and Other Receivables
Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days.
The Group has applied the simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses, which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on days overdue.
Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any allowance for expected credit losses.
(d) Interest Income
Interest income is recognised as it accrues.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
- (e) Foreign Currency Transactions
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Group.
Foreign currency transactions
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost continue to be carried at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary items measured at fair value are reported at the exchange rate at the date when fair values were determined.
Exchange differences arising on the translation of monetary items are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. Exchange differences arising on the translation of non-monetary items are recognised directly in equity to the extent that the gain or loss is directly recognised in equity, otherwise the exchange difference is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
Foreign operations
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rate at the reporting date. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the average exchange rates for the period, which approximate the rates at the dates of the transactions. All resulting foreign exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income through the foreign currency reserve in equity.
The foreign currency reserve is recognised in profit or loss when the foreign operation or net investment is disposed of.
(f) Operating Segments
An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the same entity), whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the entity's chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance and for which discrete financial information is available. This includes start-up operations which are yet to earn revenues. The chief operating decision maker has been identified as the Board of Directors taken as a whole. Management will also consider other factors in determining operating segments such as the existence of a line manager and the level of segment information presented to the Board of Directors.
Operating segments have been identified based on the information provided to the Board of Directors.
(g) Borrowings
Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
(h) Convertible Note – Derivative Liability
Derivative financial instruments are stated at fair value. The fair value of the derivative has been valued using a valuation technique, including inputs that include reference to similar instruments and option pricing models, which is updated each period. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of these instruments together with settlements in the period are accounted for through the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income through net finance costs. The convertible note liability and derivative are removed from the statement of financial position when the obligations specified in the contract are discharged, cancelled or expired.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(i) Convertible Note – Debt Liability
The embedded derivative component of a convertible note is recognised initially at fair value and the debt liability component is calculated as the difference between the financial instrument as a whole and the value of the derivative liability at inception. Any directly attributable transaction costs are allocated to the convertible note debt liability and convertible note derivative liability in proportion to their initial carrying amounts. Subsequent to initial recognition, the debt liability component of the convertible note is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
(j) Lease Liabilities
A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the present value of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group's incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments comprise fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when the exercise of the option is reasonably certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The carrying amounts are remeasured if there is a change in the following: future lease payments arising from a change in an index or a rate used; residual guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase option and termination penalties. When a lease liability is remeasured, an adjustment is made to the corresponding right-of-use asset, or to profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is fully written down.
(k) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
(l) Impairment of Assets
At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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 the other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
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-generated 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 impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
- (m) Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment assets are initially recognised at acquisition cost or manufacturing cost, including any costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to the location and condition necessary for the assets to be capable of operating in the manner intended by the Group’s management.
Property, plant and equipment assets are subsequently measured using the cost model which reflects cost less subsequent depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised on a diminishing value basis to write down the cost less estimated residual value of the assets.
Leasehold improvements are capitalised and subsequently amortised over the term of the respective lease.
The following depreciation rates are applied to property, plant and equipment assets on the diminishing value basis:
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Motor vehicles: 25%
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Other property, plant and equipment: 20-50%
Material residual value estimates and estimates of useful life are updated as required, but at least annually.
Gains or losses arising on the disposal of property, plant and equipment assets are determined as the difference between the disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets and are recognised in profit or loss within other income or other expenses.
(n) Right-of-Use Assets
A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred, and, except where included in the cost of inventories, an estimate of costs expected to be incurred for dismantling and removing the underlying asset, and restoring the site or asset.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset, whichever is the shorter. Where the Group expects to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the depreciation is over its estimated useful life. Right-ofuse assets are subject to impairment or adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities.
The Group has elected not to recognise a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term leases with terms of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to profit or loss as incurred.
(o) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (“ATO”). In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the statement of financial position.
Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are classified as operating cash flows.
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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(p) Taxation
The income tax expense (revenue) for the year comprises current income tax expense (income) and deferred tax expense (income).
Current income tax expense charged to the profit and loss is the tax payable on the taxable income using applicable income tax rates enacted or substantially enacted as at the end of the reporting period. Current tax liabilities (assets) are therefore measured at the amounts expected to be paid to (recovered from) the relevant taxation authority.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are ascertained based on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial information. Deferred tax assets also result where amounts have been fully expensed but future tax deductions are available. No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss.
Where temporary differences exist in relation to investments in subsidiaries and associates, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is not probable that the reversal will occur in the foreseeable future.
(q) Trade and Other Payables
Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised cost and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the Group becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services.
- (r) Provisions and Contingencies
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of a past event, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.
- (s) Employee benefits
Short Term Employee Benefits
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.
Other Long Term Employee Benefits
The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
Defined Contribution Superannuation Expense
Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(t) Share Based Payment Transactions
The Group recognises the fair value of options and performance rights granted to Directors, employees and consultants as remuneration as an expense on a pro-rata basis over the vesting period in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
The Group provides benefits to employees (including Directors) of the Group in the form of share based payment transactions, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (“equity-settled transactions”). The cost of these equity-settled transactions with employees (including Directors) is measured by reference to fair value at the date they are granted. The fair value is determined using the Black Scholes option pricing model.
(u) Issued Capital
Issued and paid up capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Group. Any transaction costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the share proceeds received.
(v) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments
In preparing the financial information, the Group has been required to make certain estimates and assumptions concerning future occurrences. There is an inherent risk that the resulting accounting estimates will not equate exactly with actual events and results.
(i) Significant Accounting Judgements
In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgements, apart from those involving estimations, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements:
Acquisition of Oracle Ridge Copper Mine
AASB 3 Business Combinations defines a business as being “an integrated set of activities and assets that is capable of being conducted and managed for the purposes of providing a return in the form of dividends, lower costs or other economic benefits directly to investors or other owners, members or participants.” A business usually consists of inputs, processes and outputs. Inputs and processes are the essential elements that have to be present in order to be classified as a business. Although a business usually has outputs, outputs are not required for an integrated set of assets to qualify as a business.
In November 2019, the Group acquired an 80% share in the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine in Arizona in the United States of America. Management have accounted for this transaction as an acquisition of assets and not as a business combination since, at the date of acquisition, the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine did not have the processes and outputs expected of an operating business. In May 2021, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares to acquire the remaining 20% of the issued capital of Wedgetail Operations LLC, the owner of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine, which resulted in the full consolidation of that entity in the Group’s financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(i) Significant Accounting Judgements (continued)
Capitalisation of Operating Leases
Determination of lease term
In determining the lease term, management considers all facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise an extension option, or not exercise a termination option. Extension options (or periods after termination options) are only included in the lease term if the lease is reasonably certain to be extended (or not terminated).
The lease term is reassessed if an option is actually exercised (or not exercised) or the Group becomes obliged to exercise (or not exercise) it. The assessment of reasonable certainty is only revised if a significant event or a significant change in circumstances occurs, which affects this assessment, and that is within the control of the lessee.
Determination of incremental borrowing rate
The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease. If that rate cannot be readily determined, which is generally the case for leases in the Group, the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate is used.
To determine the incremental borrowing rate, where possible recent third party financing received by the individual lessee is used as a starting point and adjusted to reflect changes in financing conditions since third party financing was received. If there was no recent third party financing agreement, a build-up approach is used that starts with a risk-free interest rate adjusted for credit risk for the lessee and any further relevant adjustments specific to the lease (such as term, country, currency and security).
(ii) Significant Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events. 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 of Capitalised Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
The future recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is dependent on a number of factors, including whether the Group decides to exploit the related lease itself or, if not, whether it successfully recovers the related exploration and evaluation asset through sale.
Factors that could impact the future recoverability include the level of reserves and resources, future technological changes, costs of drilling and production, production rates, future legal changes (including changes to environmental restoration obligations) and changes to commodity prices.
– Key Estimates Share Based Payment Transactions
The Group 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. Fair values of share options are determined using the Black Scholes option pricing model. Should the assumptions used in these calculations differ, the amounts recognised could significantly change.
– Key Assumptions Oracle Ridge Mine Acquisition: Valuation of derivative liability
As part of the acquisition of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine, a US$6,423,000 secured note was issued to Vincere Resource Holdings LLC. Up to US$3,000,000 of the secured note can be converted into shares of the Company upon the occurrence of various conversion trigger events at variable conversion prices. To derive the fair value of the embedded derivative liability component of the secured note, a number of assumptions have been made. These assumptions are outlined in note 13.
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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(ii) Significant Accounting Estimates and Assumptions (continued)
Key Judgement – Environmental Issues
Balances disclosed in the financial statements and notes thereto are not adjusted for any pending or enacted environmental legislation. At the current stage of the Group’s development and its current environmental impact, the Directors believe such treatment is reasonable and appropriate.
Key Judgement – COVID-19 pandemic
Judgement has been exercised in considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Group based on known information. Other than as addressed in specific notes, there does not currently appear to be either any significant impact upon the financial statements or any significant uncertainties with respect to events or conditions which may impact the Group unfavourably as at the reporting date or subsequently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(w) Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
The Group is required to classify all assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, using a three level hierarchy based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date; Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Considerable judgement is required to determine what is significant to fair value and therefore which category the asset or liability is placed in can be subjective.
The Group measures some of its assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis, depending on the requirements of the applicable Accounting Standard.
Fair value is the price the Group would receive to sell an asset or would have to pay to transfer a liability in an orderly unforced transaction between independent, knowledgeable and willing market participants at the measurement date and is based on the fair value hierarchy.
(x) Government assistance and grants
Assistance received from the government by way of grant or other forms of assistance designed to provide an economic benefit to the Group, is presented in the statement of financial position as deferred income, in instances where the grant is related to assets. In all other cases, grant money is presented in the profit and loss as other income. Grants are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that conditions will be complied with and the grant will be received.
(y) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of the parent entity, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the financial year.
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Transactions between related parties are on commercial terms and conditions, no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.
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During the prior year, the Company entered into an unsecured loan agreement with a director related entity, Quartz Mountain Mining Pty Ltd (“Quartz Mountain”) as trustee for the Bass Family Trust. The principal of US$1,000,000 attracts interest at 2% per annum with the first three months being interest free. The loan’s initial maturity date of 27 October 2020 was subsequently deferred to 31 December 2021. During the reporting period, shareholders approved the issue to Quartz Mountain of 950,000 options, exercisable at 20 cents each on or before 1 July 2022, as satisfaction of interest owing to 31 December 2021. Interest expense of US$20,372 (A$28,640) was recognised during the reporting period.
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The Company has entered into a lease agreement with Elk Mountain Mining Limited, an entity associated with Mr Charles Bass, for the lease of the Company’s administration offices in Perth, Western Australia. Total lease repayments of $87,387 (2020: $85,847) were paid during the year, including interest of $19,064 (2020: $35,402) and lease principal repayments of $68,323 (2020: $50,445).
3. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
| 3. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS |
|
|---|---|
| Year ended Year ended |
|
| 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 |
|
| A$ A$ | |
| Audit and review of the financial statements Taxation services Total |
26,300 29,000 |
| 2,460 5,620 |
|
| 28,760 34,620 |
|
The auditor of Eagle Mountain Mining Limited is William Buck Audit (WA) Pty Ltd. During the reporting period a related entity of William Buck Audit (WA) Pty Ltd provided non-audit services amounting to $2,460 (2020: $5,620) to companies in the Group.
4. LOSS FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
| LOSS FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year ended | Year ended | |
| 30 June 2021 | 30 June 2020 | |
| A$ | A$ | |
| Included in the loss before income tax are the | ||
| following specific items of income/(expenses): | ||
| Interest paid/payable on borrowings | (363,822) | (196,556) |
| Interest paid/payable on leases | (30,914) | (50,725) |
| Share based payments expense - employees | (6,450,069) | (248,723) |
| Share based payments expense - suppliers | (1,094,000) | - |
| Movements in employee leave liabilities | (27,558) | 2,257 |
| Project assessment/due diligence costs | - | (196,260) |
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| 5. INCOME TAX EXPENSE |
Year ended 30 June 2021 A$ Year ended 30 June 2020 A$ |
|---|---|
| Current tax: Current income tax charge/(benefit) Current income tax benefit not recognised Deferred tax: Relating to origination and reversal of timing differences Deferred tax benefit not recognised (a) The prima facie tax on loss from ordinary activities before income tax is reconciled to the income tax as follows: Loss before tax The prima facie tax on loss from ordinary activities attributable to parent entity before income tax: Prima facie tax (benefit) on loss from ordinary activities before income tax at 30% (2020: 27.5%) Add/(Less) tax effect of: Non-assessable income Exploration costs not deducted for tax Non-deductible share based payments Share issue costs deducted Unrealised movement in fair value of financial liabilities Deferred tax asset not brought to account Income tax attributable to entity (b) Deferred tax – statement of financial position Liabilities Prepaid expenses Foreign exchange Assets Employee leave and other employee liabilities Right-of-use asset Revenue losses available to offset against future taxable income Deductible equity raising costs Net deferred tax asset not recognised |
- - - - (424,539) (466,738) 424,539 466,738 |
| - - |
|
| (21,070,239) (4,368,936) (6,321,072) (1,201,457) (15,000) - 2,169,118 747,198 2,263,221 68,399 (94,486) (79,584) 683,123 (73,940) 1,315,096 539,384 |
|
| - - |
|
| 42,999 25,165 41,228 - |
|
| 84,227 25,165 |
|
| 41,830 16,204 6,212 1,502,046 1,140,039 302,519 212,863 |
|
| 1,852,607 1,369,106 |
|
| 1,768,380 1,343,941 |
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For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
5. INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued)
| Year ended 30 June 2021 A$ Year ended 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
|---|---|
| (c) Deferred tax – income statement Liabilities Prepaid expenses Foreign exchange Assets Accrued expenses Employee leave and other employee liabilities Right-of-use asset Deductible equity raising costs Increase in tax losses carried forward Deferred tax benefit movement not recognised |
(17,834) (15,362) (41,228) - - (11,941) 25,626 (129) 6,212 89,756 34,068 362,007 460,102 |
| 424,539 466,738 |
The deferred tax benefit of tax losses not brought to account will only be obtained if:
(i) The Company derives future assessable income of a nature and an amount sufficient to enable the benefit from the tax losses to be realised;
(ii) The Company continues to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by tax legislation; and
(iii) No changes in tax legislation adversely affect the Company realising the benefit from the deduction of the losses.
6. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| . CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
|
|---|---|
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
| Cash at bank Deposits at call Total |
9,119,371 507,750 - - |
| 9,119,371 507,750 |
Included in cash at bank of $9,119,371 (2020: $507,750) are amounts held in US dollar denominated bank accounts equivalent to $5,306,502 (2020: $302,637).
7. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
|---|---|
| GST receivable Accrued income and other receivables Prepaid expenses and deposits Total |
4,511 2,961 158,291 43,839 143,329 91,509 306,131 138,309 |
The carrying amounts of trade and other receivables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.
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8. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
|---|---|
| Movement during the year Carrying value – beginning of year Recognised on acquisition of Oracle Ridge Copper Mine (note 25)1 Effect of movement in foreign exchange rates Carrying value – end of the year |
10,378,496 1,164,027 - 9,281,112 (904,218) (66,643) |
| 9,474,278 10,378,496 |
1Capitalised exploration asset acquisition costs recognised on acquisition of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine. Exploration and evaluation expenditure is held by Wedgetail Operations LLC, which is a 100% (2020: 80%) owned US based subsidiary of Wedgetail Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary in the Group.
Carried forward exploration and evaluation expenditure at 30 June 2021 represents the exploration asset acquisition costs recognised on the acquisition of Silver Mountain Mining Pty Ltd and the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine.
The recoverability of the carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation assets is dependent upon successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale of the respective areas of interest.
9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| Leasehold improve- ments Office equipment and furniture Field equipment and vehicles Mine plant and equipment Total A$ A$ A$ A$ A$ |
|
|---|---|
| Cost at the beginning of the year Effect of foreign exchange movements Additions Cost at the end of the year Accumulated depreciation at the beginning of the year Effect of foreign exchange movements Depreciation charged in the year Accumulated depreciation at the end of the year Net book value at the beginning of the year Net book value at the end of the year |
357,712 91,496 300,380 1,001,221 1,750,809 (5,303) (4,075) (24,753) (87,231) (121,362) - 13,544 18,964 89,319 121,827 |
| 352,409 100,965 294,591 1,003,309 1,751,274 |
|
| (189,927) (67,838) (117,976) (109,434) (485,175) 3,775 3,061 9,146 10,767 26,749 (76,711) (12,034) (42,440) (183,712) (314,897) |
|
| (262,863) (76,811) (151,270) (282,379) (773,323) |
|
| 167,785 23,658 182,404 891,787 1,265,634 |
|
| 89,546 24,154 143,321 720,930 977,951 |
Assets with a net book value of A$28,440 (2020: A$41,539) held by Silver Mountain Mining Operations Inc. are pledged as security in respect of vehicle loan liabilities (refer note 13).
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10. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET
| 0. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET |
|
|---|---|
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
| Opening balance Right-of-use asset additions Depreciation expense Foreign currency differences Total |
208,493 322,131 439,957 - (129,324) (121,386) 12,076 7,748 |
| 531,202 208,493 |
The Group leases land and buildings for its offices in Perth, Australia and Arizona, United States of America under agreements with terms of up to five years.
11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
| 1. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES |
|
|---|---|
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
| Current Trade creditors and accrued expenses Other payables Payroll liabilities Total |
853,254 30,508 1,797 70,478 218,603 78,458 |
| 1,073,654 179,444 |
The carrying amounts of trade and other payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their shortterm nature.
12. LEASE LIABILITIES
| 2. LEASE LIABILITIES |
|
|---|---|
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
| Current liability Non-current liability Total Movement in lease liabilities Opening balance Increase in liability due to additional leases Principal repayments Foreign currency differences Lease liabilities at the end of the year |
211,127 111,315 340,781 117,895 |
| 551,908 229,210 |
|
| 229,210 322,131 439,957 - (129,017) (100,590) 11,758 7,669 |
|
| 551,908 229,210 |
At the beginning of and during the financial year, the Group did not have any short-term leases or leases of low value assets.
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13. BORROWINGS
| 3. BORROWINGS |
|
|---|---|
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
| Current Vehicle loan amounts due within one year1 Loan – Paycheck Protection Program2 Loans from related parties3 Non-Current Loan – derivative liability Loan – debt liability Subtotal loan4 Vehicle loan amounts due after one year |
10,156 11,126 - 155,763 1,330,141 1,469,436 |
| 1,340,297 1,636,325 |
|
| 3,297,591 1,134,644 7,705,643 8,140,713 |
|
| 11,003,234 9,275,357 3,479 14,936 |
|
| 11,006,713 9,290,293 |
1 Vehicle loan amounts are secured over assets with a net book value of A$28,440 (2020: A$41,539) held by Silver Mountain Mining Operations Inc. (refer note 9).
2 A wholly owned US subsidiary of the Company qualified for a US$106,900 loan under the US Government’s Paycheck Protection Program, an initiative intended to incentivise employers to retain workers during the COVID crisis. The loan attracted interest at a rate of 1% per annum. In December 2020, the Small Business Administration reviewed the Company’s eligibility for loan forgiveness and approved the forgiveness of entire loan balance.
3 The Company entered into an unsecured loan agreement with a Director-related entity, Quartz Mountain Mining Pty Ltd (“Quartz Mountain”) as trustee for the Bass Family Trust. The principal of US$1,000,000 attracts interest at 2% per annum with the first three months being interest free. The loan’s maturity date was deferred from 27 October 2020 to 31 December 2021. In September 2020, shareholders approved the issue of 950,000 options to Quartz Mountain as satisfaction of interest owing to 31 December 2021. The balance outstanding in borrowings at balance date represents the principal of US$1,000,000 translated at the exchange rate at the end of the reporting period. Subsequent to the end of the reporting period, Quartz Mountain agreed to the issue of 1,744,000 shares in lieu of repayment of the US$1,000,000 principal (refer note 19).
4 In November 2019, the Group acquired an 80% interest in the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine in Arizona in the United States of America, and during the current reporting period acquired the additional 20% interest. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Wedgetail Operations LLC, a subsidiary in which the Company now holds a 100% interest, entered into a US$6,423,000 secured loan with Vincere Resource Holdings LLC. The loan is secured over all of the assets of Wedgetail Operations LLC, has a ten year term and accrues interest at 3.15% per annum for the first five years with no interest accruing thereafter.
Under the terms of the agreement, the lender has the right to convert up to US$1,000,000 of the secured loan into ordinary shares of the Company upon each of the following three conversion trigger events:
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i. The completion of a preliminary feasibility study;
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ii. A commitment is made to proceed with a bankable feasibility study; and
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iii. A commitment is made to commission the financing of the project as evidenced by a feasibility study sufficient to obtain third party financing.
The terms of the agreement prevent the issue of ordinary shares to the lender where the cumulative amount of shares held as a result of exercising the conversion rights would exceed 10% of the Company’s ordinary shares on issue.
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13. BORROWINGS (continued)
The conversion price of each conversion right held by the lender is an amount equal to a 20% discount to the 30 day volume weighted average price of the Company’s shares for the 30 days immediately after the date of public announcement of the applicable conversion trigger event.
The face value of US$6,423,000 is deemed to comprise of the value of the derivative liability (or conversion right), with the residual being the debt liability component. The debt liability component of the secured loan is amortised at each reporting period using the effective interest method. The derivative liability component is revalued at each reporting date over the life of the secured loan.
Fair Value Measurement
The derivative liability component of the US$6,423,000 loan is measured or disclosed at fair value, using a three level hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement. Refer to accounting policy note 1(x) for a description of the three levels. The derivative liability has been categorised as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy and the fair value at the end of the reporting period was A$3,297,591.
There were no transfers between levels during the financial year.
An independent valuation of the derivative liability has been undertaken at 30 June 2021 using a Monte Carlo simulation model with the following assumptions:
| Assumptions | Conversion Event 1 | Conversion Event 2 | Conversion Event 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation date | 30June 2021 | 30June 2021 | 30June 2021 |
| Spotprice(A$) 1 | $1.000 | $1.000 | $1.000 |
| Exerciseprice2 | $0.814 | $0.820 | $0.823 |
| Risk free rate | 0.20% | 0.77% | 0.77% |
| Expected future volatility | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Expirydate3 | 25 November 2023 | 25 November 2024 | 25 November 2025 |
1 The share price of an EM2 share traded on the ASX to market close on 30 June 2021.
2 Exercise price is equal to a 20% discount to the estimated volume weighted average price of the Company’s shares for the 30 days immediately after the public announcement of the applicable conversion trigger event.
3 The expiry date is the estimated date on which the conversion right will be exercised, for each tranche of conversion rights and is estimated from the date of the agreement.
Based on the above assumptions, the revaluation of the derivative liability resulted in a fair value loss of US$1,700,423 (A$2,277,075) which has been recognised through the profit and loss.
In relation to the restriction of conversion rights up to 10% of the ordinary shares on issue, the valuation is based on the number of shares on issue at valuation date.
| Reconciliation of movement in Level 3 derivative liability | 30 June 2021 | 30 June 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| A$ | A$ | |
| Movement during the year | ||
| Balance at the start of the financial year | 1,134,644 | - |
| Fair value on acquisition | - | 1,365,785 |
| Loss/(gain) recognised in profit or loss | 2,277,075 | (268,872) |
| Effect of movement in foreign exchange rates | (114,128) | 37,731 |
| Balance at the end of the financial year | 3,297,591 | 1,134,644 |
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13. BORROWINGS (continued)
Unobservable inputs for fair value measurement
In determining the fair value measurement of the derivative liability, certain observable inputs such as the share price and exercise price of the conversion rights are used, together with unobservable inputs.
The unobservable inputs used in the valuation of the derivative liability are deemed to be:
-
Issued capital – as the conversion rights are restricted to not more than 10% of the ordinary shares on issue, any increase in issued shares may impact the number of conversion rights that can be exercised; and
-
Timing of the three milestones to be achieved (conversion trigger events).
The Level 3 unobservable inputs and sensitivity are as follows:
| Unobservable Input | Change in input | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
| Shares on Issue | +15% | A 15% increase in share capital will result in no increase in fair value |
| Date of conversion trigger event |
-6 months | A decrease of 6 months in achieving the first and subsequent milestones will result in a decrease in fair value of approximately $176,000 |
| Date of conversion trigger event |
+6 months | An increase of 6 months in achieving the first and subsequent milestones will result in an increase in fair value of approximately $155,000 |
14. OPTIONS AND EQUITY BASED PAYMENTS
| Options–Reconciliation of Movements | 30 June 2021 No. 30 June 2020 No. |
|
|---|---|---|
| Options on issue at the beginning of the year Broker options issued1 Options issued to employees2 Options issued to Directors Options issued to Quartz Mountain Mining Pty Ltd3 Options issued pursuant to corporate advisory mandate Options cancelled on expiry of offer options – entitlement offer4 Options cancelled on expiry – employee options Options exercised Options on issue at the end of the year |
26,409,716 23,801,315 3,846,154 - 6,825,000 3,950,000 6,375,000 - 950,000 - 2,000,000 - - (26,599) - (1,315,000) (16,953,090) - |
|
| 29,452,780 26,409,716 |
1 Unlisted broker option issued pursuant to a capital raising mandate.
-
2 Unlisted options issued to employees of the Company pursuant to the Company’s employee incentive plan.
-
3 Unlisted options issued in lieu of interest payable on a loan from Quartz Mountain Mining Pty Ltd.
4 The Company issued options at a price of 1 cent per option pursuant to an entitlement offer exercisable at 40 cents each expiring 15 December 2018. Upon exercise into shares the holder received a further option for each share exercised at 80 cents each and expiring 12 months from issue.
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14. OPTIONS AND EQUITY BASED PAYMENTS (continued)
| Option Capital–Reconciliation of Movements | Option Capital–Reconciliation of Movements | 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at the beginning of the year Movements during the year |
4,500 4,500 - - 4,500 4,500 2021 2020 No. Weighted Average Exercise Price (cents) No. Weighted Average Exercise Price (cents) |
4,500 4,500 - - |
|
| 4,500 4,500 |
|||
| Options outstanding at the beginning of the year Options granted during the year Options exercised during the year Options cancelled and expired unexercised during the year Options outstanding at 30 June |
26,409,716 23.5 23,801,315 23.8 19,996,154 51.6 3,950,000 20.6 (16,953,090) 25.3 - - - - (1,341,599) 21.2 |
||
| 29,452,780 41.6 26,409,716 23.5 |
Basis and Assumptions Used in the Valuation of Options
The options issued during the year were valued using the Black Scholes option valuation methodology, using the following inputs:
| following inputs: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dategranted | Number of options granted |
Exercise price (cents) |
Expirydate | Risk free interest rate used |
Volatility applied |
Value of Options |
| 23July2020 | 1,325,000 | 20 | 1July2022 | 0.26% | 102% | $82,415 |
| 28July2020 | 1,923,077 | 20 | 30June 2021 | 0.26% | 102% | $124,615 |
| 28July2020 | 1,923,077 | 30 | 1July2022 | 0.26% | 102% | $143,462 |
| 25 September 2020 | 1,325,000 | 20 | 1July2022 | 0.21% | 97% | $210,544 |
| 18 February2021 | 2,500,000 | 52 | 22 February2024 | 0.11% | 103% | $354,350 |
| 22 February2021 | 2,800,000 | 52 | 1July2024 | 0.11% | 103% | $746,480 |
| 30 April 2021 | 6,000,000 | 55 | 1July2024 | 0.11% | 103% | $5,856,600 |
| 5 May2021 | 2,000,000 | 125 | 7 May2023 | 0.07% | 103% | $1,094,000 |
| 14 May2021 | 200,000 | 140 | 1July2024 | 0.10% | 103% | $105,900 |
Historical volatility over the previous 12 months has been used as the expected share price volatility. An expense of $7,498,742 has been recognised through the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended 30 June 2021 (2020: $89,106) in respect of the vesting of options during the year.
Weighted Average Contractual Life
The weighted average contractual life for unexercised options is 38.2 months (2020: 19.2 months).
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14. OPTIONS AND EQUITY BASED PAYMENTS (continued)
Performance Rights
During the year ended 30 June 2021, 60,000 performance rights vested and 210,000 performance rights were exercised. No performance rights were issued or cancelled during the financial year. An expense of $4,327 has been recognised for the year ended 30 June 2021 (2020: $19,252) in respect of the vesting of performance rights during the year.
15. ISSUED CAPITAL
| Shares Issue price |
Year ended 30 June 2021 Year ended 30 June 2020 Shares A$ Shares A$ |
|
|---|---|---|
| Balance at the beginning of the year Shares issued on exercise of options $0.20 $0.30 Shares issued on exercise of performance rights - Entitlement issue shares issued $0.15 Placement shares issued $0.13 Placement shares issued $0.30 Placement shares issued $0.35 Shares issued for acquisition $1.09 Employee incentive shares issued $0.41 Less: share issue costs – cash * - Balance at 30 June |
115,901,045 15,322,265 103,816,039 13,579,949 16,953,090 5,011,009 - - 210,000 38,450 85,000 15,182 - - 12,000,006 1,800,001 23,076,923 3,000,000 - - 5,000,000 1,500,000 - - 31,428,572 11,000,000 - - 10,000,000 10,900,000 - - 100,000 41,000 - - - (1,211,131) - (72,867) |
|
| 202,669,630 45,601 593 115,901,045 15,322,265 |
- No deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of the share issue costs as at the date of the financial report as it is not probable that it will be realised (refer note 5).
The Company is a public company limited by shares. The Company was incorporated in Perth, Western Australia. The Company’s shares are limited whereby the liability of its members is limited to the amount (if any) unpaid on the shares respectively held by them.
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote.
Ordinary shares have no par value. There is no limit to the authorised share capital of the Company.
16. RESERVES
| 16. RESERVES |
|
|---|---|
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
| Foreign currency translation reserve Share based payments reserve Common control reserve |
272,208 390,899 8,268,608 1,105,348 (3,014,276) (3,014,276) |
| 5,526,540 (1,518,029) |
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16. RESERVES (continued)
Movements in reserves:
| 16. RESERVES (continued) Movements in reserves: |
|
|---|---|
| Year ended 30 June 2021 A$ Year ended 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
| a) Foreign currency translation reserve Balance at the beginning of the year Exchange (loss)/gain for the year Non-controlling interest in translation differences Balance at the end of the year |
390,899 297,069 (100,418) 103,077 (18,273) (9,247) |
| 272,208 390,899 |
Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve records unrealised exchange gains and losses on translation of controlled entities accounts during the year.
| Year ended 30 June 2021 A$ Year ended 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
|---|---|
| b) Share based payments reserve Balance at the beginning of the year Fair value vesting expense of options and performance rights Fair value of options/performance rights exercised during the year Fair value of options cancelled during the year Balance at the end of the year |
1,105,348 888,625 7,922,101 248,723 (758,841) (15,182) - (16,818) |
| 8,268,608 1,105,348 |
Share based payments reserve
The share based payments reserve has been used to recognise the fair value of options and performance rights issued and vested but not exercised as at the end of the reporting year.
| Year ended 30 June 2021 A$ Year ended 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
|---|---|
| c) Common control reserve Balance at the beginning of the year Common control transactions during the year Balance at the end of the year |
(3,014,276) (3,014,276) - - |
| (3,014,276) (3,014,276) |
Common control reserve
The amount recognised in the common control reserve represents the excess in fair value consideration given, over the net assets acquired, on the acquisition of Silver Mountain Mining Pty Ltd from Silver Mountain Mining Nominees Pty Ltd on 7 December 2017.
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For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
17. CASH FLOW INFORMATION
| 7. CASH FLOW INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Year ended 30 June 2021 A$ Year ended 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
| Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities with loss after income tax Loss after income tax Non-cash items included in profit or loss Depreciation expense Gains on foreign exchange Fair value loss/(gain) on derivative liability Share based payment expense Forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loan Accrued interest expense Changes in assets and liabilities: (Increase)/decrease in receivables (Increase)/decrease in prepayments (Decrease)/increase in employee leave liabilities (Decrease)/increase in accounts payable and accruals Net cash outflows from operating activities |
(21,070,239) (4,368,936) 444,220 387,772 (246,025) (2,390) 2,277,075 (268,872) 7,544,069 248,743 (147,921) - 361,449 195,370 (116,002) (27,822) (51,820) (55,861) 56,053 (468) 1,041,363 8,273 |
| (9,907,778) (3,884,191) |
18. SEGMENT INFORMATION
AASB 8 Operating Segments requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segment and to assess its performance.
The Group operates in one segment, being exploration for mineral resources. This is the basis on which internal reports are provided to the Directors for assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources within the Group.
Following the acquisition of Silver Mountain Mining Pty Ltd on 7 December 2017, and the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine in November 2019, the Group operates in Australia and United States of America.
Information regarding the non-current assets by geographical location is reported below. No segment information is provided for United States of America in relation to revenue and profit or loss for the year ended 30 June 2021 or year ended 30 June 2020.
Reconciliation of Non-Current Assets by Geographical Location
| econciliation of Non-Current Assets by Geographical Location | |
|---|---|
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
| Australia United States of America |
202,911 329,533 11,040,979 11,656,035 |
| 11,243,890 11,985,568 |
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19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In August 2021, Quartz Mountain Mining Pty Ltd as trustee for the Bass Family Trust, an entity associated with Mr Charles Bass, has agreed to accept 1,744,000 shares in the Company in lieu of repayment of a US$1,000,000 loan which was due to be repaid by 31 December 2021. The issue of shares is subject to shareholder approval and the effective issue price of 78.4 cents represents a premium to the closing price on 25 August 2021 and a 10% premium to the 20 day VWAP of the Company’s shares.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing. The situation is dependent on measures imposed by the Australian Government, United States Government and other countries, such as maintaining social distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic stimulus that may be provided. It is not practicable to estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after the reporting date.
Other than as stated above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely to affect substantially the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent financial years.
20. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
(a) Directors and Key Management Personnel
The following persons were Directors or Key Management Personnel of Eagle Mountain Mining Limited during the financial year:
(i) Chairman – Non-Executive
Rick Crabb
(ii) Executive Director Charles Bass, Managing Director
(iii) Non-Executive Director Roger Port Brett Rowe (as Alternate Director to Charles Bass)
(iv) Chief Executive Officer Timothy Mason
There were no other persons employed by or contracted to the Company during the financial year, having responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, either directly or indirectly.
(b) Key Management Personnel Compensation
A summary of total compensation paid to Key Management Personnel is as follows:
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
|---|---|
| Total short term employment benefits Total equity-based payments Total post-employment benefits |
409,166 211,159 6,001,523 59,240 33,333 19,142 |
| 6,444,022 289,541 |
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21. CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The Group has an exploration service agreement with Dragon’s Deep Exploration, Inc., an Arizona corporation (“Dragon”). Included in this agreement is a performance bonus payable to Dragon consisting of cash together with shares in Eagle Mountain Mining Limited (shares at market price, escrowed as required by the appropriate exchange) within 10 days of the events detailed below:
| exchange) within 10 days of the events detailed below: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria (Specifically related to the Silver Mountain Project) | Cash Bonus | Shares of Value |
| Minimum of 24 holes completed by the Group with 70% success within 24 months of first drilling1 |
US$50,000 | US$150,000 |
| Commencement of a preliminary feasibility study in respect of any land covered by any mining claims or permits held by Silver Mountain MiningLLC and located in Arizona,USA.2 |
US$100,000 | US$200,000 |
-
Success defined as a minimum 40 gram-metre zone (Au equivalent) within each drill hole for 70% of noncondemnation holes drilled.
-
The milestone satisfaction date is the date on which the Company announces to the Australian Securities Exchange that it has commenced a pre-feasibility study on the relevant mining claims or permits. “Prefeasibility Study” is as defined in the Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (2012 Edition).
Phase 1 drilling commenced at the Silver Mountain Project on 1 October 2018 and ended in early June 2019. On this basis, the first criterion listed above has not been met. The Group does not currently foresee a preliminary feasibility study covering the claims held by Silver Mountain Mining LLC commencing in the near future.
Other than the above, the Group has no contingent assets or liabilities outstanding at the end of the year.
22. COMMITMENTS
(a) Exploration Expenditure
In order to maintain the current tenure status of its exploration assets, the Group has certain obligations and minimum expenditure requirements with respect to unpatented claims and Arizona state exploration permits located in Arizona in the United States of America, as follows:
| 30 June 2021 A$ 30 June 2020 A$ |
|
|---|---|
| Within 1 year After 1 year but not more than 5 years Total |
495,458 464,192 1,886,060 1,943,611 |
| 2,381,518 2,407,803 |
(b) Asset Acquisition
The Group has no commitments for asset acquisitions at 30 June 2021 or 30 June 2020.
(c) Other Commitments
A 30-day notice period is required under the drilling contract with Boart Longyear during which time Boart Longyear is entitled to claim standby rates. The estimated commitment, should the contract be terminated, is approximately US$500,000.
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22. COMMITMENTS (continued)
(c) Other Commitments (continued)
In April 2021 the Company acquired the remaining 20% of the issued capital of Wedgetail Operations LLC (“WTO”) (refer Note 25). Having completed that acquisition and with the Group considering requirements for development it notes the existence of a Reversionary Interest in the Mineral Rights held by Marble Mountain Ventures LLC (MMV) over certain of the Patented Claims covering the mine and also related to surface access rights as noted in an Industrial Property Lease agreement (Lease Agreement). In order to maintain access to the surface infrastructure and undertake the current drill program the Company makes lease payments of approximately US$160,000 per annum to MMV pursuant to the Lease Agreement (refer Note 22(a)) together with additional access payments for drilling.
The Company was of the view that the Reversionary Interest (being the reversion back to MMV of all rights to minerals in the mine area) may have been extinguished through the Receivership process which took place. However recent legal advice has confirmed that the Reversionary Interest is likely to have survived. The Reversionary Interest is provided for in a deed dated 18 February 2010, with reversion set to occur on 18 February 2025, unless an Extension Option is exercised by WTO. In order to exercise the Extension Option WTO needs to provide 30 days written Notice; make an Extension Payment in the order of US$3 million adjusted for CPI; and remain in compliance with various related agreements. Should WTO agree to exercise the Extension Option, WTO’s interest in the mineral rights related to certain of the Patented Claims will be extended to 18 February 2040.
23. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Group has exposure to a variety of risks arising from its use of financial instruments. This note presents information about the Company’s exposure to the specific risks, and the policies and processes for measuring and managing those risks. The Board of Directors has the overall responsibility for the risk management framework and has adopted a Risk Management Policy.
(a) Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from transactions with customers and investments.
Trade and Other Receivables
The nature of the business activity of the Group does not result in trading receivables. The receivables that the Group does experience through its normal course of business are short term and the most significant recurring by quantity is receivable from the Australian Taxation Office. The risk of non-recovery of receivables from this source is considered to be negligible.
Cash Deposits
The Directors believe any risk associated with the use of predominantly one bank is addressed through the use of at least an A-rated bank as a primary banker. Except for this matter the Group currently has no significant concentrations of credit risk.
(b) Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation.
The Group manages its liquidity risk by monitoring its cash reserves and forecast spending. Management is cognisant of the future demands for liquid finance resources to finance the Company’s current and future operations, and consideration is given to the liquid assets available to the Company before commitment is made to future expenditure or investment.
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23. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
(c) Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices will affect the Group’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 any return.
Interest Rate Risk
The Group has cash assets which may be susceptible to fluctuations in changes in interest rates. Whilst the Group requires the cash assets to be sufficiently liquid to cover any planned or unforeseen future expenditure, which prevents the cash assets being committed to long term fixed interest arrangements, the Group does mitigate potential interest rate risk by entering into short to medium term fixed interest investments.
Equity Risk
The Group has no direct exposure to equity risk.
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Group holds a portion of its cash assets in US dollar denominated bank accounts and bank deposits. The Group is also significantly exposed to foreign exchange risk through transactions and arrangements in respect of its US based operations.
Other than the above, the Group does not have any direct contact with foreign exchange fluctuations other than their effect on the general economy.
The Group seeks to mitigate foreign exchange risk by considering capital requirements and foreign exchange rates when undertaking treasury transactions, such as utilising US dollar denominated term deposits.
24. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Credit Risk
The Directors do not consider that the Group’s financial assets are subject to anything more than a negligible level of credit risk, and as such no disclosures are made (refer note 23(a)).
Impairment Losses
The Directors do not consider that any of the Group’s financial assets are subject to impairment at the reporting date. No impairment expense or reversal of impairment charge has occurred during the financial year.
Interest Rate Risk
At the reporting date the interest profile of the Group’s interest-bearing financial instruments was:
| Carrying amount ($) Carrying amount ($) 2021 2020 |
|
|---|---|
| Fixed rate instruments Financial liabilities Variable rate instruments Financial assets |
(8,992,048) (10,926,618) |
| 9,119,371 507,750 |
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24. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)
Cash Flow Sensitivity Analysis for Variable Rate Instruments
A change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased/(decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.
| Profit or loss | Profit or loss | Equity | Equity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1% increase |
1% decrease |
1% increase |
1% decrease |
||
| 2021 Variable rate instruments 2020 Variable rate instruments |
91,193 (91,193) 91,193 (91,193) |
||||
| 5,077 (5,077) 5,077 (5,077) |
Foreign Exchange Risk
At the reporting date the Australian dollar equivalent of amounts recognised by the Group in US dollars were as follows:
| follows: | |
|---|---|
| Carrying amount ($) Carrying amount ($) 2021 2020 |
|
| Financial assets Cash at bank Deposits at call Financial liabilities Trade and other payables Borrowings |
5,306,502 302,637 - - |
| 5,306,502 302,637 |
|
| (962,703) (93,695) (12,347,010) (10,926,618) |
|
| (13,309,713) (11,020,313) |
Cash Flow Sensitivity Analysis for Foreign Exchange
A change in foreign exchange rates of 5% at the reporting date would have increased/(decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.
| Profit or loss | Profit or loss | Equity | Equity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% increase |
5% decrease |
5% increase |
5% decrease |
||
| 2021 Financial assets Financial liabilities 2020 Financial assets Financial liabilities |
217,134 (217,134) 48,191 (48,191) |
||||
| 665,486 (665,486) 665,486 (665,486) |
|||||
| - - 15,132 (15,132) |
|||||
| 551,016 (551,016) 551,016 (551,016) |
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24. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)
Liquidity Risk
The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and excluding the impact of netting agreements (refer note 23(b)):
| Consolidated | Carrying amount |
Contractual cash flows |
< 6 months |
6-12 months |
1-2 years | 2-5 years | > 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||
| 2021 Non-Derivatives Trade and other payables Borrowings Lease liabilities Derivatives Derivative liability |
1,073,654 1,073,654 1,073,654 - - - - 9,049,419 9,050,483 1,335,618 5,477 3,745 - 7,705,643 551,908 551,908 101,174 109,953 195,370 145,411 - |
|||||||
| 10,674,981 10,676,045 2,510,446 115,430 199,115 145,411 7,705,643 |
||||||||
| 3,297,591 3,297,591 - - - - 3,297,591 |
||||||||
| 3,297,591 3,297,591 - - - - 3,297,591 |
||||||||
| 2020 Non-Derivatives Trade and other payables Borrowings Lease liabilities Derivatives Derivative liability |
179,444 179,444 179,444 - - - - 9,791,974 9,794,013 1,475,436 6,000 167,762 4,102 8,140,713 229,210 229,210 60,396 50,918 77,067 40,829 - |
|||||||
| 10,200,628 10,202,667 1,715,276 56,918 244,829 44,931 8,140,713 |
||||||||
| 1,134,644 1,134,644 - - - - 1,134,644 |
||||||||
| 1,134,644 1,134,644 - - - - 1,134,644 |
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24. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)
Fair Values
Fair Values Versus Carrying Amounts
The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the statement of financial position, are as follows:
| financial position, are as follows: | |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Consolidated 2021 2020 Carrying amount $ Fair value $ Carrying amount $ Fair value $ |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other payables Borrowings Lease liabilities |
9,119,371 9,119,371 507,750 507,750 (1,073,654) (1,073,654) (179,444) (179,444) (12,347,010) (12,347,010) (10,926,618) (10,926,618) (551,908) (551,908) (229,210) (229,210) |
| (4,853,201) (4,853,201) (10,827,522) (10,827,522) |
The Group’s policy for recognition of fair values is disclosed at note 1(w).
25. ACQUISITIONS
In the prior financial year, the purchase of the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine in Arizona in the United States of America was completed. The mine is held 100% within Wedgetail Operations LLC, which, at the beginning of the current reporting period, was held 80% by Wedgetail Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The noncontrolling interest of 20% was held by Vincere Resource Holdings LLC (“Vincere”). Management accounted for this transaction as an acquisition of assets and not as a business combination since, at the date of acquisition, the Oracle Ridge Copper Mine did not have the processes and outputs expected of an operating business.
On 4 May 2021, Wedgetail Holdings LLC acquired the remaining 20% of the share capital of Wedgetail Operations LLC from Vincere. The Company issued 10,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares to Vincere as consideration for the additional 20% interest. At acquisition date, the fair value of the shares issued was $10,900,000. AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements states that changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in the parent losing control of the subsidiary are equity transactions (ie transactions with owners in their capacity as owners). As such, the consideration and the change in non-controlling interest were transferred to accumulated losses.
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26. CONTROLLED ENTITIES
Eagle Mountain Mining Limited is the ultimate parent entity of the Group.
The following were controlled entities at the end of the financial year and have been included in the consolidated financial statements:
| Name | Country of | Date | Percentage | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incorporation | acquired/incorporated | Interest Held | Interest Held | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Silver Mountain Mining Pty Ltd |
Australia | 7 December 2017 | 100% | 100% |
| Silver Mountain Mining LLC |
United States of America |
7 December 2017 | 100% | 100% |
| Silver Mountain Mining Operations Inc |
United States of America |
18 January 2018 | 100% | 100% |
| Wedgetail Arizona Pty Ltd |
Australia | 18 July 2019 | 100% | 100% |
| Wedgetail Holdings LLC |
United States of America |
25 June 2019 | 100% | 100% |
| Wedgetail Operations LLC |
United States of America |
18 July 2019 | 100% | 80% |
Silver Mountain Mining LLC and Silver Mountain Mining Operations Inc are both 100% owned subsidiaries of Silver Mountain Mining Pty Ltd.
Wedgetail Operations LLC and Wedgetail Holdings LLC are both 100% owned subsidiaries of Wedgetail Arizona Pty Ltd.
The following amounts are payable by subsidiary companies to the parent company at the reporting date:
| Amount due to | ||
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mountain | Mining Limited | |
| Name | 2021 | 2020 |
| A$ | A$ | |
| Silver Mountain Mining Pty Ltd | 70,183 | 69,727 |
| Silver Mountain Mining LLC | 528,472 | 528,472 |
| Silver Mountain Mining Operations Inc | 9,073,422 | 8,670,459 |
| Wedgetail Holdings LLC | 22,154,520 | 1,909,877 |
The loans to subsidiary companies are non-interest bearing and the Directors of Eagle Mountain Mining Limited do not intend to call for repayment within 12 months.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
27. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
During the financial year, Wedgetail Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, increased its interest in Wedgetail Operations LLC from 80% to 100%. The non-controlling interest (“NCI”) of 20% was previously held by Vincere Resource Holdings LLC.
The following table summarises the NCI information relating to Wedgetail Operations LLC before any intra-group eliminations.
| eliminations. | |
|---|---|
| Summarised Statement of Financial Position | 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 A$ A$ |
| NCI Percentage Assets Current assets Non-current assets Total Assets Liabilities Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Summarised Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income |
0% 20% - 12,113 - 10,147,738 |
| - 10,159,851 |
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| - 692,309 - 9,275,357 |
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| - 9,967,666 |
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| - 192,185 |
|
| A$ A$ | |
| Revenue Loss before income tax Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive loss for the year Loss allocated to NCI Other comprehensive income allocated to NCI Summarised Statement of Cash Flows |
- - (11,938,703) (1,915,403) 33,780 46,236 |
| (11,904,923) (1,869,167) |
|
| (1,870,962) (383,080) 18,273 9,247 A$ A$ |
|
| Cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(8,736,291) (1,158,696) (249,050) (754,569) 5,656,454 1,171,090 |
| (3,328,887) (742,175) |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
28. LOSS PER SHARE
| 28. LOSS PER SHARE |
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|---|---|---|
| 30June 2021 | 30June 2020 | |
| Loss used in calculation of loss per share | $(19,199,277) | $(3,985,856) |
| Weighted average number of shares used in the calculation of loss per share |
158,953,944 | 108,321,041 |
| Basic and diluted lossper share | (12.1 cents) | (3.7 cents) |
Options and performance rights to acquire ordinary shares granted by the Company and not exercised at the reporting date are included in the determination of diluted loss per share, to the extent that they are considered dilutive.
There are 29,452,780 options and 35,000 performance rights on issue at 30 June 2021 (2020: 26,409,716 options and 245,000 performance rights) that have not been considered in calculating diluted loss per share as they are not considered to be dilutive to the reported earnings per share.
29. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
| 29. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION |
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|---|---|
| Parent Parent 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 A$ A$ |
|
| Assets Current assets Non-current assets1 Total Assets Liabilities Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Equity Issued capital Option capital Reserves Accumulated losses Total Equity Loss for the period1 Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive loss for the period |
8,246,999 226,699 - 2,981,224 |
| 8,246,999 3,207,923 |
|
| 1,539,720 1,662,667 125,436 117,895 |
|
| 1,665,156 1,780,562 |
|
| 6,581,843 1,427,361 |
|
| 45,601,593 15,322,265 4,500 4,500 8,268,608 1,105,348 (47,292,858) (15,004,752) |
|
| 6,581,843 1,427,361 |
|
| (21,070,239) (3,875,208) - - |
|
| (21,070,239) (3,875,208) |
1The Company has recognised a provision against the investment in subsidiary holdings to the extent that parent company net assets exceed those of the Group.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
29. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION (continued)
Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries
The parent entity is the guarantor in relation to the US$6,423,000 loan from Vincere Resource Holdings LLC (“Vincere”). In addition, the parent entity has entered into a Guarantee of Performance with Vincere under which the parent entity guarantees the full and timely performance of the conversion obligations under the note with Vincere. Refer to note 13.
Contingent liabilities
The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.
Commitments
The parent had no exploration or capital commitments as at 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.
Accounting policies
The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the consolidated entity, as disclosed in note 1.
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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
In the opinion of the Directors of Eagle Mountain Mining Limited (“the Company”)
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(a) the financial statements and notes set out on pages 20 to 56 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
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(i) complying with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements which, as stated in accounting policy note 1 to the financial statements, constitutes explicit and unreserved compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); and
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(ii) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the Group.
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(b) the remuneration disclosures that are contained in the Remuneration Report in the Directors’ Report comply with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures, The Corporations Act 2001 and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
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(c) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
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(d) the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as set out in note 1.
The Directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the financial year ended 30 June 2021.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Signed at Perth this 20[th] day of September 2021.
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Rick Crabb Chairman
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Eagle Mountain Mining Limited
Independent auditor’s report to members
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Eagle Mountain Mining Limited (the Company and its subsidiaries (the Group)), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group, is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:
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(i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its financial performance for the year ended on that date; and
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(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001 , which has been given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report.
Independent auditor’s report to members (continued)
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
| Acquisition of the remaining 20% interest in Wedgetail Operations LLC | Acquisition of the remaining 20% interest in Wedgetail Operations LLC |
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| Area of focus Refer also to note 25 |
How our audit addressed it |
| During the current financial year, Wedgetail Holdings LLC acquired the remaining 20% of the share capital of Wedgetail Operations LLC. The Directors determined in accordance with AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, as there was no change in control of the entity acquired, the transaction should be treated as an equity transaction. The Directors performed their assessment in line with AASB 10 paragraph 23 which states that changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in the parent losing control of the subsidiary are equity transactions (i.e. transactions with owners in their capacity as owners). |
Our audit procedures included: —A review of the purchase and transfer of membership agreement for the acquisition of the remaining 20% interest in Wedgetail Operations LLC to evaluate the nature of the acquisition. —An evaluation of the Directors assessment that the acquisition falls under paragraph 23 of AASB 10. —An assessment of the adequacy of the Group’s disclosures in respect of the acquisition. We concluded that the treatment of the acquisition of the remaining 20% of Wedgetail Operations LLC as an equity transaction was appropriate and in accordance with the relevant Australian Accounting Standards. |
Independent auditor’s report to members (continued)
| Exploration costs capitalised | |
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| Area of focus Refer also to notes 1(b), 1v(ii) and 8 |
How our audit addressed it |
| The Group have recognised exploration costs in relation the Group's exploration programs at the Silver Mountain Project and Oracle Ridge Copper Mine Project located in Arizona, USA. There is a risk that the capitalisation of exploration and evaluation expenditure may exceed the value in use. An impairment review is only required if an impairment trigger is identified. Due to the nature of the resources industry, indicators of impairment applying the value in use model could include: —Viability of the projects —Changes to exploration plans and permits —Loss of rights to tenements —Changes to reserve estimates — Costs of extraction and production |
Our audit procedures included: —A review of the directors’ assessment of the criteria for the capitalisation of exploration expenditure and evaluation as to whether there are any indicators of impairment of capitalised costs. —An assessment of viability of the tenements and whether there were any indicators of impairment of those costs capitalised in the current period. —An assessment of the adequacy of the Group’s disclosures in respect of the transactions. We concluded that the recognition treatment and impairment assessment were in accordance with the relevant Australian Accounting Standards. |
| Share based payments | |
| Area of focus Refer also to notes 1(t), 1v(ii) and 14 |
How our audit addressed it |
| The Group has entered into share-based payment arrangements during the year. The options were issued to provide long term incentives for executives and consultants to deliver long term shareholder returns. Participation in the plan was at the board’s discretion and no individual has a contractual right to participate in the plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits. This was a key audit matter because the arrangements required significant judgements and estimations by management, including the following: |
Our audit procedures included: —Evaluating the grant dates based on the terms and conditions of the share- based payment arrangements; —Evaluating the fair values of share- based payment arrangements by understanding and documenting the assumptions used; and —For the specific application of the Black Scholes model, we assessed the experience of Management in preparing these calculations. We retested some of the assumptions |
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The evaluation of the grant date of each arrangement, and the evaluation of the fair value of the underlying share price of the Company as at the grant date;
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The evaluation of key inputs into the Black Scholes option pricing model, including the significant judgment of the forecast volatility of the share option over its exercise period.
used in the model and recalculated those fair values using volatility applied in the model to be appropriately reasonable and within industry norms.
We also reconciled the vesting of the share-based payment arrangements to disclosures made in both the key management personnel compensation note and the disclosures in the Remuneration Report.
The results of these share-based payment arrangements materially affect the disclosures.
Other Information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021 but does not include the financial report and the auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of the Directors 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 gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Independent auditor’s report to members (continued)
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of these financial statements is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf
This description forms part of our independent auditor’s report.
Report on the Remuneration Report
Opinion on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 10 to 17 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2021.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Eagle Mountain Mining Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2021, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 .
Responsibilities
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.
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William Buck Audit (WA) Pty Ltd ABN 67 125 012 124
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Conley Manifis Director Date this day 20[th] of September 2021