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INFINITY METALS LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2020

Mar 15, 2020

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HALF YEAR REPORT

FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Infinity Lithium Corporation Limited and controlled entities ABN 52 147 413 956

Half Year Financial Report

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS CONTENTS
Corporate Directory ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Directors' Report ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Directors ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Principal Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Result of Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 2
4. Review of Operations .................................................................................................................................. 2
5. Significant Changes in the State of Affairs .................................................................................................. 4
6. Dividends ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
7. Events Subsequent to Reporting Date ........................................................................................................ 4
8. Auditor’s Declaration .................................................................................................................................. 4
Auditor’s Independence Declaration ....................................................................................................................... 6
Independent Auditors’ Review Report ..................................................................................................................... 7
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income......................................................... 9
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ....................................................................................................... 11
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ................................................................................................................. 12
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ...................................................................................................... 13
Notes to the Financial Statements ........................................................................................................................ 15
1. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies ............................................................................................ 15
2. Operating Segments .................................................................................................................................. 18
3. Restatement of Prior Period ..................................................................................................................... 20
4. Equity Accounted Investments ................................................................................................................. 21
5. Issued Capital ............................................................................................................................................ 22
6. Reserves .................................................................................................................................................... 22
7. Share Based Payments .............................................................................................................................. 23
8. Fair Value Measurement ........................................................................................................................... 25
9. Discontinued Operations .......................................................................................................................... 26
10. Commitments ............................................................................................................................................ 26
11. Contingent Liabilities ................................................................................................................................. 26
12. Dividends ................................................................................................................................................... 26
13. Events Subsequent to Reporting Date ...................................................................................................... 26
14. Controlled entities..................................................................................................................................... 27
Director’s Declaration ........................................................................................................................................... 28

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Adrian Byass

CEO and MANAGING DIRECTOR Ryan Parkin

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Felipe Llorente

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Vincent Ledoux-Pedailles

COMPANY SECRETARY

Robert Orr

PRINCIPAL & REGISTERED OFFICE

9/448 Roberts Road SUBIACO WA 6008 Telephone: (08) 6461 6350

AUDITORS

Pitcher Partners BA&A Pty Ltd Level 11, 12-14 The Esplanade PERTH WA 6000

SHARE REGISTER

Advanced Share Registry Services 110 Stirling Highway NEDLANDS WA 6009 Telephone: (08) 9389 8033 Facsimile: (08) 9389 7871

SECURITIES EXCHANGE LISTINGS

Australian Securities Exchange (Home Exchange: Perth, Western Australia) Code: INF

BANKERS

National Australia Bank 1232 Hay Street WEST PERTH WA 6872

WEBSITE

www.infinitylithium.com

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DIRECTORS' REPORT

The Directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the Consolidated Entity (referred to hereafter as the 'Consolidated Entity' or the ‘Group’) consisting of Infinity Lithium Corporation Limited (referred to hereafter as the 'Company' or 'Parent Entity') and the entities it controlled at the end of the halfyear ended 31 December 2019 (the ‘half-year’ period).

1. DIRECTORS

The names of Directors who held office during or since the end of the half-year:-

Mr Adrian Byass Non-Executive Chairman Mr Ryan Parkin CEO and Managing Director Mr Vincent Ledoux-Pedailles Executive Director Mr Felipe Llorente Non-Executive Director (appointed 15 October 2019) Mr Kevin Tomlinson Non-Executive Chairman (resigned 27 November 2019)

Directors have held office for the entire half-year period and to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

2. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

During the half-year the principal activities of the Consolidated Entity consisted of exploration and evaluation of the Consolidated Entity’s group holdings.

3. RESULT OF OPERATION

The Directors of the Company advise the consolidated loss of the Consolidated Entity after providing for income tax for the half-year to 31 December 2019 is $805,927 (2018 loss: $1,543,235).

4. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

During the half year period ended 31 December 2019 the Group advanced its San Jose Lithium JV (Spain), including the announcement and delivery of the lithium hydroxide prefeasibility study (ASX release 22 August 2019). The compelling economic metrics were based on open pit mining and on-site processing to produce battery grade lithium hydroxide with a focus on markets within the European Union. The Group has aligned the Project to the prioritisation within Europe to develop a sustainable and complete lithiumion battery supply chain through the confirmation of our ability to produce lithium hydroxide using the chosen process route.

The Group hosted European Battery Alliance and European Investment Bank delegates in July 2019 and confirmed key Infinity European Commission appointments and representations with the European Battery Alliance. After the launch of the Business Investment Platform (ASX release 27 September 2019) the Group was subsequently selected as one of the first potential investees under the new European initiative. Infinity remains well placed to continue discussions with strategic and end-user parties regarding potential battery grade lithium hydroxide production.

The Group remains focused on the progression of the lithium project and announced the removal of ongoing holding costs of the Gabonese potash project through the signing of a binding letter of intent to divest these assets (ASX release 9 July 2019). On 25 February 2020, the Group announced that it had entered into a binding sale agreement to sell the Gabonese potash assets to Meridian Drilling Inc.

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Corporate Activities

Board changes

On 15 October 2019, the Company announced the appointment of Mr Felipe Llorente to the Board of Directors in the position of non-executive Director.

On 12 November 2019, the Company announced the resignation of its Chairman Mr Kevin Tomlinson. Mr Adrian Byass has been appointed to the position of Chairman in the interim.

Divestment of Gabon Assets

On 25 February 2020 the Group announced that it had entered into a binding sale agreement to sell the Gabonese potash assets to Meridian Drilling Inc. The Sale Agreement will remove costs associated with the potash assets and is subject to a due diligence period. The Company had previously announced on 9 July 2019 an option agreement for the sale of the Gabonese assets to another potential purchaser however the Option agreement was terminated prior to the new agreement as the Option holder was in breach of terms and conditions.

Exploration Asset Acquisitions

On 13 March 2019, the Group acquired a further 25% interest in Tecnolgia Extremena Del Lito S.L. (“TEL”), increasing the Company’s interest in the Special Purpose Vehicle to 75%. TEL is the holding entity of the Consolidated Entity’s San José Lithium Project. On 6 September 2019, the Group made payment of €150,000 to the Vendors of the project towards the remaining deferred consideration.

General Meetings

The Company held a General Meeting of Shareholders on 9 September 2019, and its Annual General Meeting on 27 November 2019. Subsequent to each meeting the Company announced that all resolutions put to the meeting were passed unanimously by a show of hands.

Option issues and lapses

On 17 September 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 unquoted options to key personnel with an exercise price of $0.088, expiring 16 September 2022.

On 30 October 2019, 6,875,000 unquoted share options with an exercise price of $0.35 expired unexercised.

Placements

On 3 July 2019, the Company placed 20,285,714 ordinary fully paid shares with an issue price of $0.07 per share with sophisticated investors raising $1,420,000. An additional 1,142,858 shares raising a further $80,000 was issued to key personnel on 17 September 2019 following the required shareholder approval at the general meeting held on 9 September 2019. The funds raised pursuant to this Placement were used to accelerate exploration activities at the San Jose Lithium Project.

Rights issues

On 11 December 2019 the Company issued 5,000,000 share appreciation rights (“SAR”) each to Mr Ryan Parkin and Mr Vincent Pedailles.

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The SAR have an expiry date of 13 September 2024 and an exercise price of $0.072. Each SAR entitles the holder to one fully paid ordinary share in the Company. The vesting conditions of the SARs is as follows:

a) 50% (5,000,000 total) will vest on 13 September 2020

b) 25% (2,500,000 total) will vest on 13 September 2021

c) 25% (2,500,000 total) will vest on 13 September 2022

On the same date, the Group issued two tranches of performance rights (tranche A and tranche B). Both tranches consisted of 3,140,312 rights with an expiry date of 31 December 2020. The performance rights were again issued to directors, Mr Ryan Parkin and Mr Vincent Pedailles, with each receiving 1,570,156 performance rights from each tranche.

Tranche A rights vest based on the Group executing a non-binding offtake agreement with a third party for the purchase of a minimum 5,000 tonnes of lithium chemicals including lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate produced from the San Jose Lithium Project; and

Tranche B rights vest upon the Group completing a capital raising for a minimum of $1,000,000 from a recognised lithium industry participant or investor.

Share based payment

On 27 December 2019 the Company issued 1,883,330 ordinary fully paid shares to Wave International Pty Ltd in consideration of services pertaining to the pre-feasibility study of San Jose Project. The shares had an issue price of $0.0685 with a total consideration value of $129,008.

5. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Consolidated Entity during the financial half-year.

6. DIVIDENDS

The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend and no amount has been paid or declared by way of a dividend to the date of this report.

7. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE

On 25 February 2020, the Group announced that it had entered into a binding sale agreement to sell the Gabonese potash assets to Meridian Drilling Inc. for a nominal amount of $1, in order to streamline the Group’s activities and focus on the Spanish San José Lithium Project.`

No matter or circumstance has arisen subsequent to 31 December 2019 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the state of affairs or operations of the reporting Consolidated Entity in future financial periods.

8. AUDITOR’S DECLARATION

The lead auditor’s independence declaration under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 6 for the half-year ended 31 December 2019.

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This report is made in accordance with a resolution of Directors, pursuant to section 306(3)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors.

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Ryan Parkin Managing Director Dated this 13 March 2020

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AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

TO THE DIRECTORS OF INFINITY LITHIUM CORPORATION LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES

In relation to the independent review for the half-year ended 31 December 2019, to the best of my knowledge and belief there have been:

  • (i) No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 ; and

  • (ii) no contraventions of APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards).

This declaration is in respect of Infinity Lithium Corporation Limited and the entities it controlled during the period.

PITCHER PARTNERS BA&A PTY LTD

J C PALMER Executive Director Perth WA, 13 March 2020

Pitcher Partners BA&A Pty Ltd

Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Newcastle Perth Sydney

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms. Pitcher Partners is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited, the members of which are separate and independent legal entities.

An independent Western Australian Company ABN 76 601 361 095. Level 11, 12-14 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000 Registered Audit Company Number 467435. Liability limited by a scheme under Professional Standards Legislation.

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INFINITY LITHIUM CORPORATION LIMITED ABN 52 147 413 956 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF INFINITY LITHIUM CORPORATION LIMITED

Report on the Half-Year Financial Report

We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Infinity Lithium Corporation Limited (the “Company”) and its controlled entities (the “Group”), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2019, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Half-Year Financial Report

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the half-year 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 half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity , in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2019 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 . As the auditor of the Group, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.

A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Independence

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

Conclusion

Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of the Group is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2019 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and Corporations Regulations 2001 .

Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Newcastle Perth Sydney

Pitcher Partners BA&A Pty Ltd

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms.

An independent Western Australian Company ABN 76 601 361 095. Level 11, 12-14 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000 Registered Audit Company Number 467435. Liability limited by a scheme under Professional Standards Legislation.

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Pitcher Partners is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited, the members of which are separate and independent legal entities.

INFINITY LITHIUM CORPORATION LIMITED ABN 52 147 413 956

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF INFINITY LITHIUM CORPORATION LIMITED

Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern

We draw attention to Note 1 Going Concern to the half-year financial report, which indicates that the Group incurred a net loss of $805,927 for the half-year ended 31 December 2019 and generated an operating cash outflow of $643,648, and as at that date, had net current assets of $95,478 and net assets of $2,538,181. These conditions, along with other matters set forth in Note 1 Going Concern to the half-year financial report, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our conclusion is not modified in this respect.

PITCHER PARTNERS BA&A PTY LTD

J C PALMER Executive Director Perth WA, 13 March 2020

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

31-Dec
Note 31-Dec 2019 2018 Restated*
Continuing operations $ $
Revenue
Other revenue 60,905 31,151
Fair value gain on deferred consideration 8,805 -
Expenses
Administrative expenses (44,178) (80,193)
Compliance and regulatory expenses (163,922) (129,245)
Consultancy expenses (735) (97,677)
Depreciation and amortisation expense - (118)
Directors fees (118,760) (130,317)
Employee benefits expense 7 (23,280) (21,945)
Share based payment expense (101,077) (26,670)
Finance expenses (4,892) (4,424)
Impairment of equity accounted investment - (480,446)
Impairment of exploration assets - (508,615)
Insurance expenses (12,319) (9,987)
Occupancy expenses (938) (71,381)
Travel expenses (28,437) (10,289)
Realised foreign exchange movements 21 (3,079)
Loss before income tax from continuing
operations (428,807) (1,543,235)
Income tax expense - -
Loss after income tax from continuing
operations (428,807) (1,543,235)
Discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations 9 (377,120) -
Loss after income tax from discontinued
operations (377,120) -
Net loss for the period (805,927) (1,543,235)
Loss for the period attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Entity (805,927) (1,546,142)
Non-controlling interests 303,488 2,907
Loss from operations (502,439) (1,543,235)
Other comprehensive income
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to
profit or loss when specific conditions are met:
Exchange differences arising on translation of
foreign operations (17,049) (2,481)
Total other comprehensive loss for theperiod (519,488) (1,545,716)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Total comprehensive loss attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Entity
Non-controlling interests
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents) from continuing
operations attributable to ordinary equity holders of the
company
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents) from discontinued
operations attributable to ordinary equity holders of the
company
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents) attributable
to ordinary equity holders of the company
31-Dec 2019
$
(822,976)
303,488
(519,488)
(0.20)
(0.18)
(0.38)
31-Dec 2018
$
(1,540,711)
(5,005)
(1,545,716)
(0.81)
(0.81)
(0.81)

The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

* Certain amounts shown here do not correspond to the 31 December 2019 half-year financial statements and reflect adjustments disclosed in Note 3.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2019

Note
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other current assets
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Equity accounted investments
4
Other assets
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
Deferred consideration payable
8
Provisions
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Deferred consideration payable
8
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Issued capital
5
Reserves
6
Accumulated losses
Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Entity
Non-controlling interest
TOTAL EQUITY
31-Dec
2019
$
696,590
124,184
15,644
836,418
2,712,854
40,859
2,753,713
3,590,131
77,753
639,591
23,596
740,940
311,010
311,010
1,051,950
2,538,181
25,794,568
767,254
(24,023,641)
2,538,181
-
2,538,181
30-Jun
2019 Restated
$*
1,266,770
186,185
10,520
1,463,475
1,620,483
47,107
1,667,590
3,131,065
439,088
891,265
64,003
1,394,356
324,097
324,097
1,718,453
1,412,612
24,250,588
1,418,483
(23,952,971)
1,716,100
(303,488)
1,412,612

* Certain amounts shown here do not correspond to the 30 June 2019 financial statements and reflect adjustments disclosed in Note 3.

The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Payments for administrative and corporate expenses
Payments for non-capitalised exploration expenditure
Payments for employee expenses
Interest received
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for equity accounted investments
Proceeds from option fees on tenement sale agreement
Payments for environmental deposits
Refund of security deposits
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds received from the issue of shares
Payment for costs of issue of shares
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting
period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period
31-Dec-19
$
(336,001)
(145,014)
(164,217)
1,584
(643,648)
(1,404,349)
59,880
(11,005)
15,000
(1,340,444)
1,500,000
(85,028)
1,414,972

(569,150)
(1,030)
1,266,770
696,590
31-Dec-18
Restated
$*
(167,394)
(545,028)
(180,308)
30,840
(861,890)
(495,025)
-
-
-
(495,025)
-
(500)
(500)
(1,357,415)
(164)
3,905,102
2,547,523

* Certain amounts shown here do not correspond to the 31 December 2018 half-year financial statements and reflect adjustments disclosed in Note 3.

The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Balance at 1 July 2018
Loss for the period
Other Comprehensive Income
Exchange differences arising on
translation of foreign operations
Total comprehensive income for the
period
Transactions with owners, recorded
directly in equity
Issue of shares
Issue of shares on exercise of options
Share-based payments
Costs of issuing shares
Lapse of option on expiry
Total transactions with owners
Balance at 31 December 2018
Issued
Capital
$
24,234,719
-
-
-
-
-
16,920
(1,000)
-
15,920
24,250,639
Share Based
Payment
Reserve
$
1,532,225
-
-
-
-
9,750
-
(246,979)
(237,229)
1,294,996
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Reserve
$
172,967

-
5,431
5,431
-
-
-
-
-
-
178,398
Accumulated
Losses

$
(21,530,155)
(1,546,142)
-
(1,546,142)
-
-
-
-
246,979
246,979
(22,829,318)
Attributable to
Owners of
Parent
$
4,409,756
(1,546,142)
5,431
(1,540,711)
-
-
26,670
(1,000)
-
25,670
2,894,715
Non-
Controlling
Interest
$

(296,352)
2,907
(7,912)
(5,005)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(301,357)
Total
$
4,113,404
(1,543,235)
(2,481)
(1,545,716)
-
-
26,670
(1,000)
-
25,670
2,593,358

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019 (CONTINUED)

Balance at 1 July 2019
Loss for the period
Other Comprehensive Income
Exchange differences arising on
translation of foreign operations
Total comprehensive income for the
period
Transactions with owners, recorded
directly in equity
Issue of shares
Share-based payments
Costs of issuing shares
Lapse of options on expiry
Total transactions with owners
Balance at 31 December 2019
Issued
Capital
$
24,250,588
-
-
-
1,500,000
129,008
(85,028)
-
1,543,980
25,794,568
Share Based
Payment
Reserve
$
1,244,246
-
-
-
-
101,077
-
(735,257)
(634,180)
610,066
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Reserve
$
174,237

-
(17,049)
(17,049)
-
-
-
-
-
157,188*
Accumulated
Losses

$
(23,952,971)
(805,927)
-
(805,927)
-
-
-
735,257
735,257
(24,023,641)*
Attributable to
Owners of
Parent
$
1,716,100
(805,927)
(17,049)
(822,976)
1,500,000
230,085
(85,028)
-
1,645,057
2,538,181
Non-
Controlling
Interest
$

(303,488)
303,488
-
303,488
-
-
-
-
-
-*
Total
$
1,412,612
(502,439)
(17,049)
(519,488)
1,500,000
230,085
(85,028)
-
1,645,057
2,538,181
  • Certain amounts shown here do not correspond to the 30 June 2019 financial statements and reflect adjustments disclosed in note 3.

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONDENSED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Statement of Compliance

Infinity Lithium Corporation Limited (the Company) is a public company, limited by shares, domiciled and incorporated in Australia and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The half-year consolidated financial report of the Company for the six months ended 31 December 2019, comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Consolidated Entity” or “Group”).

The half-year condensed consolidated financial report is a general purpose financial report prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting as appropriate for for-profit orientated entities. Compliance with AASB 134 ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting .

The half-year condensed consolidated financial report does not include full disclosures of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly, it is recommended that this interim financial report be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2019 and any public announcements made by Infinity Lithium Corporation Limited and its controlled entities during the interim reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements arising under the Corporations Act 2001 .

These consolidated half-year financial statements were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 13 March 2020.

Basis of Preparation

The interim financial report is a condensed consolidated financial report prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with the historical cost convention, unless otherwise stated. The presentation and functional currency is Australian Dollars.

The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of the half-year financial report are consistent with those adopted and disclosed in the Group’s annual financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 except where expressly stated below. Those accounting policies are consistent with Australian Accounting Standards and with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Discontinued operations

A discontinued operation is a component of the consolidated entity that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale and that represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of such a line of business or area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. The results of discontinued operations are presented separately on the face of the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

AASB 16 Leases

AASB 16 Leases (’AASB 16’) became mandatorily effective on 1 January 2019. Accordingly, this standard applies for the first time to this set of financial statements. AASB 16 replaces AASB 117 Leases and introduces a single lessee accounting model that requires a lessee to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. Right-of-use assets are initially measured at cost and lease liabilities are initially measured on a present value basis.

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Subsequent to initial recognition:

  • (a) Right-of-use assets are accounted for on a similar basis to non-financial assets, whereby the rightof-use asset is accounted for on a cost basis unless the underlying asset is accounted for on a revaluation basis, in which case if the underlying asset is:

  • i. Investment property, the lessee applies the fair value model in AASB 140 Investment Property to the right-of-use asset; or

  • ii. Property, plant or equipment, the applies the revaluation model in AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment to all of the right-of-use assets that relate to that class of property, plant and equipment; and

  • (b) Lease liabilities are accounted for on a similar basis to other financial liabilities, whereby interest expense is recognised in respect of the lease liability and the carrying amount of the lease liability is reduced to reflect the principal portion of lease payments made.

AASB 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting requirements of the predecessor standard, AASB 117. Accordingly, under AASB 16 a lessor continues to classify its leases as operating leases or finance leases subject to whether the lease transfers to the lessee substantially all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the underlying asset, and accounts for each type of lease in a manner consistent with the current approach under AASB 117.

The adoption of AASB 16 for the half-year ending 31 December 2019 did not have any impact on the transactions and balances recognised in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Report as the Group does not have any leases that fall under the scope of AASB 16.

Impact of new standards and interpretations issued but not yet adopted

There are no new standards that have been issued since 30 June 2019 that have been applied by the Consolidated Entity. The 30 June 2019 annual report disclosed that the Consolidated Entity anticipated no new material impacts arising from initial application of those standards issued but not yet applied at that date, and this remains the assessment as at 31 December 2019.

Going Concern Basis

The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis which contemplates continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Consolidated Entity incurred a net loss after tax of $805,927 for the period ended 31 December 2019 (31 December 2018: $1,543,235). As at 31 December 2019 the Consolidated Entity had net assets of $2,538,181 (30 June 2019: $1,412,612) and continues to incur expenditure on its equity accounted investment comprising the San José project, drawing on its cash balances. As at 31 December 2019, the Consolidated Entity had $696,590 (30 June 2019: $1,266,770) in cash and cash equivalents.

The Group’s equity accounted investment predominantly consisted of exploration and evaluation assets. The ultimate recoupment of costs carried forward for exploration and evaluation is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective areas of interest. Ultimate exploitation of the assets will depend on raising necessary funding in the future. Should the Consolidated Entity be unable to raise additional funds, there is a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt over the Consolidated Entity ability to continue as a going concern. As at 31 December 2019, there has been no adjustment in the financial report relating to the recoverability and classification of the asset carrying amounts, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary, should the Consolidated Entity be unable to raise capital as and when required, and the exploitation of the areas of interest not be successful, or the Consolidated Entity not continue as a going concern.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS

Significant accounting estimates, judgments and assumptions

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgments and estimates relating to the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from the estimates made. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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 accounting period are:

(i) Share based payment transactions

The Consolidated Entity measures the cost of equity settled transactions by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value of the equity instruments granted is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-based payments would have no impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but may impact profit or loss and equity.

(ii) Impairment of assets

The Equity Accounted Investments of the Consolidated Entity predominantly consisted of exploration and evaluation assets. The ultimate recoupment of the value of exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale, of the exploration and evaluation assets.

Impairment tests are carried out on a regular basis to identify whether the asset carrying values exceed their recoverable amounts. There is significant estimation and judgement in determining the inputs and assumptions used in determining the recoverable amounts.

The key areas of judgement and estimation include:

  • Recent exploration and evaluation results and resource estimates;

  • Environmental issues that may impact on the underlying tenements;

  • Fundamental economic factors that have an impact on the operations and carrying values of assets and liabilities.

(iii) Fair value measurement

For financial reporting purposes, ‘fair value’ is the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants (under current market conditions) at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique.

When estimating the fair value of an asset or liability, the entity uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value are categorised into three levels according to the extent to which the inputs are observable:

  • Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date.

  • Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

  • Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS

Comparatives

Classification of prior period amounts have been restated when required for consistency with current year disclosures. Refer to Note 3 for further information regarding the impact on the half-year consolidated financial statements as a result of prior period adjustments.

2. OPERATING SEGMENTS

Identification of reportable segments

The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by Board of Directors (who are identified as the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM') to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance.

Operating segments are identified by Management based on the mineral resource and exploration activities in Australia, Gabon and Spain. Discrete financial information about each project is reported to the CODM on a regular basis.

The reportable segments are based on aggregated operating segments determined by the similarity of the economic characteristics, the nature of the activities and the regulatory environment in which those segments operate.

The Group has three reportable segments based on the geographical areas of the mineral resource and exploration activities in Australia, Gabon and Spain. Unallocated results, assets and liabilities represent corporate amounts that are not core to the reportable segments.

2019

(i)
(ii)
Unallocated
Gabon
Spain
$
$
$
Segment performance 31 Dec
2019
Revenue
Fair value gain on deferred
consideration
8,805
-
-
Interest revenue
1,024
-
-
Option fees on sale of tenement
-
59,881
-
Total segment revenue
Reconciliation of segment result to group net profit/(loss) before tax
Amounts not included in segment result but reviewed by the Board:
-
Other expenses
(875,637)
-
-
Net loss before tax
(865,808)
59,881
-
Segment assets
Reconciliation of segment assets to group assets
Segment assets at 1 July 2019
-
-
1,620,483
Segment asset increase for the
period:
Equity accounted investments
-
- 1,128,804
Environmental bond
-
-
10,859
Foreign exchange movements
-
-
(36,433)
Total
$
8,805
1,024
59,881
69,710
(875,637)
(805,927)

1,620,483

1,128,804

10,859
(36,433)

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(iii)
2018
(iv)

(v)
(vi)
Unallocated
Gabon
Spain
$
$
$
Segment assets at 31 December
2019
-
-2,723,713
Other assets
866,418
-
-
Total group assets
866,418
-
2,723,713
Segment liabilities
Reconciliation of segment liabilities to group liabilities
Segment liabilities as at 1 July 2019
-
21,346
1,443,219
Segment asset/(decrease) increase
for
the period:
Trade and other payables
-
(20,798)
(439,026)
Segment liabilities at 31 December
2019
-
548 1,004,193
Other liabilities
47,209
-
-
Total group liabilities
47,209
548
1,004,193
Segment performance 31 Dec 2018
Revenue
Interest revenue
31,151
-
-
Total segment revenue
31,151
-
-
Reconciliation of segment result to group net profit/(loss) before tax
Equity accounted investments
Exploration expenditure
-
(487,282) (501,779)
Other expenses
(585,325)
-
-
Net loss before tax
(554,174)
(487,282) (501,779)
Segment assets
Segment assets at 1 July 2018
-
-
-
Segment asset increase for the
period:
Exploration expenditure
-
681,015
2,840,544
Impairment
-
(681,015) (1,220,061)
Segment liabilities at 30 June 2019
1,620,483
Other assets
1,510,582
-
-
Total group assets at 30 June 2019
1,510,582
- (1,620,483)
Unallocated
Gabon
Spain
$
$
$
Segment liabilities
Reconciliation of segment liabilities to group liabilities
Segment liabilities at 1 July 2018
-
-
95,059
Segment liability decrease for the
period:
-
21,346
1,348,160
Other liabilities
253,888
-
-
Total group liabilities at 30 June 201
253,888
21,346 1,443,219
Total
$

2,723,713
866,418

3,590,131

1,464,565
(459,824)

1,004,741
47,209

1,051,950
31,151
31,151

(989,061)

(585,325)

Equity accounted investments
Exploration expenditure
-
(487,282)
Other expenses
(585,325)
-
Net loss before tax
(554,174)
(487,282)
Segment assets
Segment assets at 1 July 2018
-
-
Segment asset increase for the
period:
Exploration expenditure
-
681,015
Impairment
-
(681,015)
Segment liabilities at 30 June 2019
Other assets
1,510,582
-
Total group assets at 30 June 2019
1,510,582
-
Unallocated
Gabon
$
$
Segment liabilities
Reconciliation of segment liabilities to group liabilities
Segment liabilities at 1 July 2018
-
-
Segment liability decrease for the
period:
-
21,346
Other liabilities
253,888
-
Total group liabilities at 30 June 201
253,888
21,346
(1,543,235)

-

3,521,559
(1,901,076)

1,620,483

1,510,582

3,131,065
Total
$

95,059

1,369,506
253,888
1,718,453

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3. RESTATEMENT OF PRIOR PERIOD

On 30 December 2016, the Consolidated Entity, through its subsidiary Extremadura Mining (“EM”), entered into the “Agreement Valoriza Minera – Extremadura Mining” with Valoriza Minera (“VM”) (hereafter referred to as the “Joint Venture Agreement” or “JVA”). The agreement enabled the Consolidated Entity to acquire up to a 75% interest in a Spanish Special Purpose Vehicle, Tecnolgia Extremena Del Litio S.L. (“TEL”), through the following:

  • Minimum expenditure of €1.5 million in TEL within 12 months (by 31 December 2017) to earn a 50% equity interest (“stage 1”); and

  • Upon exercising of a call option to acquire an additional 25%, spend an additional €2.5 million and obtain the Viability Study (“VS”) (“stage 2”).

On 13 March 2019, the Group (through EM) sought to amend the terms of the JVA and signed the “Novacion Al Contrato De Particpacion en lan Investigacion Minera Y Ocuerdo De Valuntad Asociativa Entre Valoriza Mineria, S.L.U., Y Extremadura Mining, S.L.U (“Novation”), with the following impact:

  • i) The removal of the prior obligation by INF to spend €2.5 million in TEL;

  • ii) The requirement to pay VM €1 million, with €250,000 upfront, a further €150,000 within three months (paid June 2019) and the remaining €600,000 payable in six equal payments made each month (conditional on the tenement application reverting back to granted status); and

  • iii) Consequently, as a result of i) and ii) above, the immediate transfer of a further 25% of the shares in TEL to give INF a 75% equity interest.

The Consolidated Entity while preparing the financial statements of the Group for the half-year ended 31 December 2019 identified that, due to a misinterpretation of a translated clause in the Novation, the Consolidated Entity now believes it does not control TEL.

Instead it is the Group’s view that it jointly controls TEL with VM as at 30 June 2019 and 31 December 2019 until such time that the Consolidated Entity make the outstanding deferred consideration payment of €600,000. This is primarily as a result of an 80% (and therefore unanimous) majority required for all company and management body decisions until such time that the €600,000 is paid. This includes decisions over the relevant activities that affect the returns of joint arrangement.

The Consolidated Entity retains the right to forego the outstanding deferred consideration payment of €600,000 and revert to a 50% equity interest at any stage which would result in continued joint control of the project. Furthermore, the Consolidated entity retains the right to revert to a 50% project ownership and earn-in to the additional 25% equity interest through the delivery of a feasibility study. Therefore, joint control exists until such time as the Consolidated entity elects to make payment of €600,000 or delivers a feasibility study to the value of not less than €2 million.

In addition, the Consolidated Entity acknowledges that its interest in TEL comprises a joint venture under AASB 11 Joint Arrangements and as such recognises its interest by way of equity accounting.

The above matters, resulted in a restatement of the following line items for the year ended 30 June 2019:

  • Equity Accounted Investments was increased by $1,620,483;

  • Capitalised exploration expenditure was reduced by $1,620,483;

There is no impact on consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income as at 1 July 2019 nor on the comparative consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the half-year period ended 31 December 2019.

All expenditure incurred in TEL represents allowable exploration and evaluation expenditure and has been deferred in TEL’s books, as a result there is no share of equity accounted profits or losses to account in the period from the commencement of the joint venture from commencement on 30 December 2016 to 31 December 2019.

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The above adjustment had the following impact on the 30 June 2019 consolidated statement of financial position:

Financial report line item / balance
affected
Actual
30-Jun-19
Adjustment Restated
Actual
30-Jun-19
$ $ $
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position extract
Non-Current assets
Exploration and evaluation expenditure 1,620,483 (1,620,483) -
Equity Accounted Investments - 1,620,483 1,620,483
Total non-current assets 1,667,590 - 1,667,590
Total assets 3,131,065 - 3,131,065
Total liabilities 1,718,453 - 1,718,453
Net assets 1,412,612 - 1,412,612

As the equity accounted investment has been impaired at a Group level as at 30 June 2018, 31 December 2018 and 30 June 2019, there is no impact on the opening balances as at 1 July 2018, or statement of comprehensive income for the periods ended 31 December 2019 or 31 December 2018.

4. EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS

Interests in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

The Company had an interest in a joint venture held through a 50% interest in Tecnolgia Extremena Del Litio, S.L (“TEL”) which is a special purpose vehicle established for the purpose of holding the San José tenement in Spain about 200 km from the Company’s other Spanish project the Morille Project. On 13 March 2019, the Consolidated Entity acquired a further 25% interest in TEL, increasing the Consolidated Entity’s aggregate interest to 75%. The Group is of the it does not control TEL until such time as outstanding deferred consideration payments totalling €600,000 have been made. This is primarily as a result of an 80% majority required for all company and management body decisions until payment of €600,000 is made.

Investment in equity accounted investments 31-Dec
2019
$
2,712,854
2,712,854
30-Jun
2019
$
1,620,483
1,620,483

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5. ISSUED CAPITAL

Opening balance at 1 July 2018
- 19 December 2018 Share issue
Less: capital raising costs
Closing balance at 30 June 2019
Opening balance at 1 July 2019
- 3 July 2019 Share Issue
- 17 September 2019 Share Issue
- 27 December 2019 Shares issued in consideration for
services provided
Less: capital raising costs
Closing balance at 31 December 2019
Shares
189,889,104
282,000
-
190,171,104
190,171,104
20,285,714
1,142,858
1,883,330
-
213,483,006
$

24,234,719

16,919

(1,050)

24,250,588

24,250,588

1,420,000

80,000
129,008

(85,028)

25,794,568

On 3 July 2019, the Group placed 20,285,714 ordinary fully paid shares with an issue price of $0.07 per share with sophisticated investors raising $1,420,000. An additional 1,142,858 shares raising a further $80,000 was issued to key personnel on 17 September 2019 following the required shareholder approval at the general meeting held on 9 September 2019.

On 27 December 2019, the Group issued 1,883,330 ordinary fully paid shares to Wave International Pty Ltd in consideration of services on the pre-feasibility study of San José Project. The shares had an issue price of $0.0685 with a total consideration value of $129,008. As the payment related to the San Jose project, this amount has been recognised within the Group’s equity accounted investment carrying amount at 31 December 2019.

Ordinary fully paid shares

Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value.

At the shareholders’ meetings each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands.

Milestone performance shares

The milestone performance shares were issued to the Vendors of Equatorial Potash Pty Ltd as consideration for the acquisition of their company. This form of Company security was issued on 28 April 2016. The details of this class is listed below:

10,000,000 B class milestone performance shares

These milestone performance shares have been placed in escrow subject to the successful conversion of the A class milestone shares, and an independent expert producing a pre-feasibility study evidencing a viable project at the Mamana/Banio tenement within four years from acquisition. As at 31 December 2019, it has been assessed that it is unlikely the B class milestone performance shares will vest.

6. SHARE BASED PAYMENT RESERVE

Options # $
Opening balance at 1 July 2018 40,007,961 1,532,225
- Options issued to Vincent Ledoux-Pedailles 500,000 9,750

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- Lapse of options
Closing balance at 30 June 2019
Opening balance at 1 July 2019
- Options issued to Director(i)
- Share Appreciation Rights(ii)
- Performance rights(iii)
- Lapse of options(iv)
Closing balance at 31 December 2019
Options #
(16,132,961)
24,375,000
24,375,000
1,000,000
10,000,000
6,280,624
(6,875,000)
34,780,624
$
(297,729)
1,244,246
1,244,246
32,482
28,846
39,749
(735,257)
610,066
  • (i) On 17 September 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 unquoted options to key personnel with an exercise price of $0.088, expiring 16 September 2022.

  • (ii) On 11 December 2019, the Company issued 10,000,000 share appreciation rights to Mr Ryan Parkin and Mr Vincent Pedailles (5,000,000 each respectively). The SAR have an expiry date of 13 September 2024 and an exercise price of $0.072. Each SAR entitles the holder to one Company share.

  • (iii) On 11 December 2019, the Company issued two tranches of performance rights (tranche A and tranche B) to Mr Ryan Parkin and Mr Vincent Pedailles. Both tranches consisted of 3,140,312 rights with an expiry date of 31 December 2020.

  • (iv) On 30 October 2019, 6,875,000 unquoted share options with an exercise price of $0.35 expired.

See Note 7 for vesting conditions and a summary of amount expensed during the period in relation to the above equity instruments.

Foreign exchange translation reserve
Reserve at beginning of financial period/year
Exchange differences arising on translating the foreign
operations
Reserve at end of financial period/year
31-Dec
2019
$
174,237
(17,049)
157,188
30-Jun
2019
$
172,967
1,270
174,237

7. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS

SHARE OPTIONS

Options are issued to key management personnel as part of their compensation under the Company’s Employee Share Option Plan. The options issued may be subject to performance criteria and are issued to key management personnel of Infinity Lithium Petroleum Limited to increase goal congruence between key management personnel and shareholders.

Number and weighted average exercise prices of share options

The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of and movements in share options issued under Share Based Payment Scheme during the financial period:

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Issue to employees and key personnel
Outstanding at 1 July 2019
Granted (a)
Expired
Outstanding at year-end
Exercisable at 31 December 2019
Issue to consultants
Outstanding at 1 July 2019
Granted (a)
Expired (b)
Outstanding at year-end
Exercisable at 31 December 2019
Number of
Options
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
$

10,375,000
0.31
1,000,000
0.09
(6,875,000)
0.35
4,500,000
0.18
4,500,000
0.18
14,000,000
0.20
-
-
-
-
14,000,000
0.20
14,000,000
0.20

The options outstanding at 31 December 2019 had a weighted average exercise price of $0.21 and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 0.62 years.

  • (a) On 17 September 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 unquoted options to key personnel with an exercise price of $0.088, expiring 16 September 2022. The options were valued using a Black and Scholes option pricing model realising a fair value of $0.051 per share option. Inputs into the model are stated below:
Inputs into the model
Grant date share price $0.07
Exercise price $0.088
Expected volatility 78.7%
Option life 3 years
Risk-free interest rate 0.85%

PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

On 11 December 2019, the Group issued two tranches of performance rights (tranche A and tranche B). Both tranches consisted of 3,140,312 rights with an expiry date of 31 December 2020. The performance rights were issued to directors, Mr Ryan Parkin and Mr Vincent Pedailles, with each receiving 1,570,156 performance rights from each tranche.

Tranche A rights vest based on the Group executing a non-binding offtake agreement with a third party for the purchase of a minimum 5,000 tonnes of lithium chemicals including lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate produced from the San Jose Lithium Project;

Tranche B rights vest upon the Group completing a capital raising for a minimum of $1,000,000 from a recognised lithium industry participant or investor.

The performance rights were valued using a Black and Scholes option pricing model. Each tranche had an aggregate value of $207,261 ($0.066 per performance right) recognised over the life of the performance right. The inputs into the valuation models are stated below:

Inputs into the model
Grant date share price $0.066
Exercise price $0.00

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Expected volatility 70.67%
Life of performance right 1 year
Risk-free interest rate 0.77%

SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHTS (“SAR’s”)

On 11 December 2019 the Company issued 10,000,000 share appreciation rights (“SAR”) to Mr Ryan Parkin and Mr Vincent Pedailles (5,000,000 each respectively). The SAR have an expiry date of 13 September 2024 and an exercise price of $0.072. Each SAR entitles the holder to one Company share. The SARS are to vest as follows:

a) 50% (5,000,000 total) will vest on 13 September 2020 b) 25% (2,500,000 total) will vest on 13 September 2021 c) 25% (2,500,000 total) will vest on 13 September 2022

The SAR’s were valued using a Black and Scholes option pricing model. The SAR’s have an aggregate valuation of $362,814 each ($0.0363 per right). The inputs into the valuation model are stated below:

Inputs into the model
Grant date share price $0.066
Exercise price $0.072
Expected volatility 70.67%
Life of performance right 1 year
Risk-free interest rate 0.73%

ORDINARY SHARES ISSUED

On 27 December 2019, the Company issued 1,883,330 ordinary fully paid shares to Wave International Pty Ltd in consideration of services on the pre-feasibility study of San José Project.

8. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The carrying amount of the Group’s current deferred consideration is assumed to approximate the fair value of the deferred consideration due to the short-term nature of the expected timing of payments to occur, which are within 12 months.

The fair value of the Group's non-current deferred consideration is measured using management's weighted probability of performance milestone. These instruments are included in level 3

31 December 2019 31 December 2019 Quoted Significant Significant
prices in observable unobservable
active inputs inputs
markets
Liabilities measured at Date of Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
fair value valuation
Deferred consideration 31 Dec 2019 311,010 - - 311,010
(non-current)

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9. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

SCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Discontinued operations from Castilla/Morille
Discontinued operations from Mayumba Potasse
31-Dec
2019
$
257,836
119,284
377,120
30-Jun
2019
$
-
-

-

Included within the consolidated statement of cash flows was $145,014 of expenditure in relation to discontinued operations.

10. COMMITMENTS

Currently the Consolidated Entity does not have any material financial commitments and has met all minimum expenditure thresholds in order to maintain its rights of tenure on all of its tenements.

EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS

In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration tenements the Group’s equity accounted investment is required to perform minimum exploration work to meet the minimum expenditure requirements specified by various State Governments and overseas government bodies.

11. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

There has been no change to contingent liabilities since the last annual reporting date.

12. DIVIDENDS

No dividends have been declared or paid during the half-year ended 31 December 2019.

13. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE

On 25 February 2020, the Group announced that it had entered into a binding sale agreement to sell the Gabonese potash assets to Meridian Drilling Inc. for a nominal amount of $1, in order to streamline the Group’s activities and focus on the Spanish San José Lithium Project.

No matter or circumstance has arisen subsequent to 31 December 2019 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the state of affairs or operations of the reporting Consolidated Entity in future financial periods.

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14. CONTROLLED ENTITIES

The half-year consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and results of the following subsidiaries:

subsidiaries:
31 December 2019 Parent Entity Non-controlling interest
Country of 2019 % 2018 % 2019 % 2018 %
Subsidiaries of Company: Incorporation
Tonsley Mining Pty Ltd (the Australia 100 100 - -
Consolidated Entity of
“Tonsley”) (a)
Castilla Mining S.L. (subsidiary Spain 100 100 - -
of Tonsley)
Morille Mining S.L. (subsidiary Spain 80 80 20 20
of Tonsley)
Extremadura Mining S.L Spain 100 100 - -
(subsidiary of Tonsley)
Equatorial Potash Pty Ltd Australia 100 100 - -
Mayumba Potasse SARL Gabon, West 100 100 - -
Africa

Tecnolgia Extremena Del Lito S.L. (“TEL”) (subsidiary of Extremadura Mining) was previously assessed as a controlled entity as at 30 June 2019. The Groups interest in TEL has since been accounted for as an equity accounted interest. Refer to Note 3 for further information.

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Half Year Financial Report

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DIRECTOR’S DECLARATION

The Directors of the Company declare that:-

  1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 9 to 27 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

  2. (a) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting, and Corporations Regulations 2001; and

  3. (b) giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2019 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date.

  4. In the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors made pursuant to s.303(5) of the Corporations Act 2001 .

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____ Ryan Parkin Managing Director

Dated this day 13 March 2020

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