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GENESIS RESOURCES LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
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Genesis Resources Limited
Quarterly Activities Report – June 2021
HIGHLIGHTS
Plavica Au-Ag-Cu Project (North Macedonia)
Talks are ongoing with the Ministry of Economy in North Macedonia with regard to establishing a ‘Mining Project’ for Plavica.
EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS DURING THE QUARTER
REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
PLAVICA HIGH SULPHIDATION EPITHERMAL GOLD-COPPER-SILVER PROJECT (Figure 1)
Negotiations are continuing with the Ministry of Economy in the Government of North Macedonia. A Mining Project is being established and a number of studies, including environmental, are ongoing.
Final results from the CSIRO are pending with regard to the ‘CleanTech’ Process of treating Plavica ore for the extraction of gold.
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Figure 1 (above) Location of the Plavica Gold-Copper-Silver Project, North Macedonia.
The Clean Mining technique uses a non-toxic, water soluble, non-flammable inorganic compound to extract gold after the crushing and milling processes are completed.
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Figure 2 (above) Location of Australian Projects.
Genesis Resources Limited | Quarterly Activities Report | April 2021 - June 2021
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AUSTRALIA
ARLTUNGA PROJECT: Copper, Gold (EL25238) (GES 100%)
The Arltunga Gold Project consists of Exploration Licence EL25238 covering 95.2 sq km, is located approximately 110 km northeast of Alice Springs (Figure 2) in the vicinity of the Arltunga Goldfield. Thirty three historical gold mines and prospects are known in the licence area. EL25238 covers 31 sub blocks.
A Licence Renewal Application was lodged on 23 October 2020. This application was approved on 18 January 2021 for a further one year period. The new expiry date is 7 November 2021.
The 14 Annual Technical Report was lodged on 9 November 2020 and accepted as satisfactory on 17 November 2020.
Genesis contacted The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade on 21 September 2020 to explain that Terra Search Pty Ltd, the company Genesis had contracted to undertake the drilling program in October 2020, could not proceed with the exploration program until March 2021 due to COVID-19 border restrictions. Genesis requested an expenditure covenant amendment and this was approved on 28 September 2020.
The Mining Management Plan (MMP) update was lodged on 1 March 2021.
An Application to the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) for an Authority Certificate was made on 14 November 2019. Authority Certificate C2020/028 was issued on 4 June 2020.
The current Central Land Council Sacred Site Clearance Certificate expires on 31 December 2020. Genesis requested an extension of the certificate on 1 December 2020. A meeting planned with CLC and the Native Title Holders on 17 March 2020 at Santa Teresa was cancelled due to the recent developments of COVID-19.
A Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling program is planned in mid 2021.
No field work was carried out during the current Quarter.
ALICE SPRINGS PROJECT: Copper, Gold, Iron (EL24817) (GES 100%)
The Alice Springs Project consists of Exploration Licence EL24817 covering 372.59 sq km, and is located approximately 110-155 km northeast from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory (Figure 2) . EL24817 covers 118 sub-blocks.
An Application to the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority for an Authority Certificate was made on 14 November 2019. Authority Certificate C2020/028 was issued on 4 June 2020.
Genesis contacted The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade on 4 March 2021 to explain that Terra Search Pty Ltd, the company Genesis had contracted to undertake the drilling program in March 2021, could not proceed with the exploration program until May 2021 due to COVID-19 border restrictions. Genesis requested an expenditure covenant amendment for operational year 15 of the licence. This was approved on 26 March 2021.
A Licence Renewal Application was lodged on 9 April 2021 and approved on the 17 May 2021 for a further one year period. The new expiry date is the 17 April 2022.
The 15 Annual Technical Report was lodged on 22 April 2021 and accepted as satisfactory on 4 May 2021.
A request to waiver the Mining Management Plan (MMP) update submission because no changes to activities were planned was lodged on 24 February 2021 and approved on the 25 February 2021.
The current Central Land Council Sacred Site Clearance Certificate expires on 31 December 2020. Genesis requested an extension of the certificate on 1 December 2020. A liaison meeting with CLC and the Native Title Holders was held on the 13 April 2021.
No field work was carried out. A Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling program is planned in mid 2021.
Genesis Resources Limited | Quarterly Activities Report | April 2021 - June 2021
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GLADSTONE-MOUNT MILLER PROJECT: Manganese (EPM15771) (GES 100%)
The Gladstone-Mount Miller Project consists of Exploration Licence (EPM15771) covering 24.35sq km and is located approximately 15 km by road from the port of Gladstone on the east coast of central Queensland (Figure 2). The largest mine on the tenements controlled by Genesis was at Mount Miller. The mine opened in 1895 and operated intermittently until 1916 and then from 1958 to 1960. A total of 21,785 tonnes of ore was mined with a grade which ranged from 71% to 75% MnO2.
A Full Surrender of Permit Application was lodged on the 22 June 2021.
The 14 and Final Activity Report was lodged on 22 June 2021.
PIONEER PROJECT: Gold (EPM15619) (GES 100%)
The Pioneer Project consists of one granted Exploration Permit Mineral (EPM15619) covering 6.23 sq km, approximately 70 km by road from Bundaberg via the Bruce Highway in Queensland (Figure 2) . The project lies within the Gaeta Goldfield and has undergone previous exploration for gold, uranium and base metals, with numerous historical gold workings located throughout the area. Historical mining was primarily focused on the Pioneer Reef which was the largest producer, but mining activities also included several other reefs including Gympie, Lord Nelson, West Yorkshire and Happy Jack.
The 14 Annual Technical Report was lodged on 6 August 2020.
A Licence Renewal Application was lodged on 22 April 2020 requesting a further two year period. This application was approved on 30 June 2020. The new expiry date is 2 August 2022. EPM15619 covers 2 sub blocks.
Reconnaissance mapping was undertaken in August 2019. A number of pegmatites were sampled for Lithium plus Au and base metals. Results were disappointing.
Prospect scale mapping was conducted at Pioneer during the December Quarter. Due to the drought in SE Australia, the grass was at a minimum resulting in maximum exposure of outcrop. As a result a number of previously unmapped old workings and quartz veins were discovered. Planned work now includes Pole dipole IP and ground magnetics to help define targets prior to drilling.
No field work was carried out.
McARTHUR RIVER PROJECT: Manganese (EL24814) (GES 100%)
The McArthur River project consists of Exploration Licence EL24814 covering 380.88 sq km and is located approximately 850 km south east of Darwin in the Northern Territory and 450 km north-west of Mount Isa in Queensland (Figure 2) . The project area contains the Masterton No2 manganese occurrence. EL24814 covers 116 sub-blocks.
Genesis contacted The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade on 4 March 2021 to explain that due to COVID-19 restrictions Genesis were unable to proceed with a reconnaissance mapping program during 2020. Genesis requested an expenditure covenant amendment for operational year 15 of the licence. This was approved on 26 March 2021. The landowners approved a site visit for reconnaissance mapping during 2021 on the 21 March 2021.
A Licence Renewal Application was lodged on 9 April 2021 and approved on the 17 May 2021 for a further one year period. The new expiry date is the 17 April 2022.
The 15 Annual Technical Report was lodged on 22 April 2021 and accepted as satisfactory on 30 April 2021.
A request to waiver the submission of the annual Mining Management Plan Update was accepted on 16 November 2020 as the exploration program had not changed from the previous application in November 2019.
No field work was carried out. A full review of all data available is underway to guide further exploration on the tenement.
Genesis Resources Limited | Quarterly Activities Report | April 2021 - June 2021
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TENEMENTS AS AT 30 June 2021
| PROJECT TENEMENT NUMBER COMMODITY COMPANY’S BENEFICIAL INTEREST CURRENT AREA (KM2) CURRENT HOLDER COUNTRY/ STATE |
PROJECT TENEMENT NUMBER COMMODITY COMPANY’S BENEFICIAL INTEREST CURRENT AREA (KM2) CURRENT HOLDER COUNTRY/ STATE |
|---|---|
| Alice Springs | EL24817 Copper-Iron-Gold 100% 372.59 Genesis NT |
| Arltunga | EL25238 Gold-PGE 100% 95.2 Genesis NT |
| Pioneer | EPM15619 Gold 100% 6.23 Genesis QLD |
| McArthur River | EL24814 Manganese- Base Metals 100% 380.88 Genesis NT |
| Gladstone | EPM15771 Manganese 100% 24.35 Genesis QLD |
| Plavica & Crn Vrv | 19-6648/1 Gold-Silver- Copper 62% 16.85 Silgen Resources North Macedonia |
All tenements noted above are Exploration Licences except Plavica in Macedonia which is an Exploitation Licence.
Gladstone Full Surrender of Permit lodged on 22 June 2021.
OTHER INFORMATION
COVID-19
During the Quarter, the Company continued to review on a monthly basis the revised working and salary/fee arrangements of its senior project management team and Directors. The health and safety of the Company’s staff remains a priority.
All necessary health and safety precautions are being taken as part of this process of returning to the office.
Payments to related parties of the Company and their associates
The aggregate amount of payments made during the quarter to related parties and their associates (referred to in item 6.1 of the accompanying Appendix 5B (quarterly cash flow report)) comprises director fees paid to directors, consultancy fees paid to a director for the provision of geological consulting and tenement management services, as well as general company management services, at a discount from normal commercial rates. During the Quarter, Director fees payable to certain of the Directors have been accrued and not paid.
Securities on issue as at 30 June 2021
CLASS OF SECURITIES Fully paid ordinary shares
NO. OF SECURITIES ON ISSUE 782,841,294
Board and Management as at 30 June 2021
Mr Eddie Pang Executive Chairman Mr Deric Wee Non-Executive Director Mr Kim Heng Lim Non-Executive Director Mr Chin Niap Mah Non-Executive Director Mr James Patterson Non-Executive Director Mr Yau Young Lim Non-Executive Director Ms Alyn Tai Company Secretary Ms Patricia Wong Chief Financial Officer
Genesis Resources Limited | Quarterly Activities Report | April 2021 - June 2021
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COMPETENT PERSON
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by James Patterson, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.
James Patterson is a Non-Executive Director of Genesis Resources Limited. James Patterson has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. James Patterson consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context of which it appears.
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About Genesis Resources Limited
Genesis Resources Limited is an Australian company with a portfolio of quality gold, iron, manganese, uranium and base metal (copper-zinc-silver) in the highly prospective Proterozoic and Phanerozoic metallogenic provinces of northern and central Australia. Genesis has signed a Joint Venture over an advanced copper-gold project (Plavica) within the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The Plavica Project lies within Carpathian Volcanic Arc, a major epithermal province running through Eastern Europe, which is highly prospective for gold, copper and silver mineralisation. Genesis’ projects are close to established infrastructure including railways, shipping ports, highways, power stations and populated areas. The Company’s objective is to provide rapid capital growth through mineral discoveries and development of economic deposits in Australia and overseas.
For more information please visit the Company’s website at: www.genesisresourcesltd.com.au
Genesis Resources Limited | Quarterly Activities Report | April 2021 - June 2021
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Rule 5.5
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
Name of entity
| Name of entity | Name of entity |
|---|---|
| GENESIS RESOURCES LIMITED | |
| ABN 22 114 787 469 |
Quarter ended (“current quarter”) |
| 22 114 787 469 | 30 June 2021 |
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cash flows from operating activities 1.1 Receipts from customers 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration & evaluation (b) development (c) production (d) staff costs (e) administration and corporate costs 1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) 1.4 Interest received 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Government grants and tax incentives 1.8 Other (provide details if material) 1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities |
(91) - - (81) (145) - - - 4 - - |
(338) - - (301) (625) - - - 4 28 - |
| (313) | (1,232) | |
| 2. Cash flows from investing activities 2.1 Payments to acquire or for: (a) entities (b) tenements (c) property, plant and equipment (d) exploration & evaluation (e) investments (f) other non-current assets |
- - - - - - |
- - - - - - |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of: (a) entities (b) tenements (c) property, plant and equipment (d) investments (e) other non-current assets 2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities 2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) 2.5 Other (provide details if material) 2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities |
- - - - - - - - |
- - - - - - - - |
| - | - | |
| 3. Cash flows from financing activities 3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt securities) 3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities 3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options 3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt securities 3.5 Proceeds from borrowings 3.6 Repayment of borrowings 3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings 3.8 Dividends paid 3.9 Other (provide details if material) 3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities |
- - - - 970 - - - - |
- - - - 1,760 - - - - |
| 970 | 1,760 | |
| 4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period |
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| 4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) 4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) 4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) |
52 (313) - 970 |
185 (1,232) - 1,760 |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held 4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
(7) | (11) |
| 702 | 702 | |
| 5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts |
Current quarter $A’000 |
Previous quarter $A’000 |
| 5.1 Bank balances 5.2 Call deposits 5.3 Bank overdrafts 5.4 Other (provide details) 5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) |
702 - - 98 |
52 - - 98 |
| 800 | 150 | |
| 6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates |
Current quarter $A'000 |
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| 6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1 6 6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 2 - Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments. |
6 | |
| - |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
| 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 |
Financing facilities Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing arrangements available to the entity. Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity. Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 Loan facilities - - Credit standby arrangements - - Other -Loan from shareholder 1,590 970 Total financing facilities 1,590 970 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end 620 Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of those facilities as well. |
Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 |
Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| 1,590 | 970 | ||
| 1,590 | 970 | ||
| (i) On 6 April 2021, 20 April 2021, 6 May 2021, 20 May 2021 and 7 June 2021, the Company entered into loan facility agreements with Wynnwood Pty Ltd, a company associated with Director Eddie Pang. The loan facility limit under the agreements are $270,000. (ii) On 14 June 2021, the Company entered into a loan agreement with an unrelated Malaysian based financing company under which the financing company made available a loan facility to the Company, with a $700,000 facility limit. (iii) On 23 September 2020, the Company obtained a loan facility of $280,000 from a related party. The loan facility is unsecured and is repayable 10 business days after the date that Genesis has cleared funds from capital raising. The interest rate is 10% per annum. This facility is undrawn at this time. (iv) On 23 September 2020, the Company obtained a loan facility of $340,000 from a related party. The loan facility is unsecured and is repayable 10 business days after the date that Genesis has cleared funds from capital raising. The interest rate is 10% per annum. This facility is undrawn at this time. The loans are unsecured and bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum. Interest is payable on the repayment date of the loan, which is the date that is 10 business days after the date that Genesis completes an equity capital raising of at least USD$2M (or such later date as agreed between the parties). |
| 8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities |
$A’000 |
|---|---|
| 8.1 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) (313) 8.2 (Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing activities) (item 2.1(d)) - 8.3 Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2) (313) 8.4 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) 702 8.5 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) 620 8.6 Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5) 1,322 8.7 Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3) 4.23 Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7. |
(313) - (313) 702 620 |
| 1,322 |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
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8.8 If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
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8.8.1 Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: N/A
- 8.8.2 Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?
Answer: N/A
8.8.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: N/A
Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above must be answered.
Compliance statement
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1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
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2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Dated: 29 July 2021
Authorised by: Board of Genesis Resources Limited
Notes
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This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.
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If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
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Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
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If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [ name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee ]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
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If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations , the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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