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KING RIVER RESOURCES LIMITED — Annual Report 2015
Aug 30, 2015
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(ACN 100 714 181)
Annual Report For the year ended 30 June 2015
Contents
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| Page | |
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| Corporate Directory | 3 |
| Operations Report | 4 |
| Directors’ Report | 5 |
| Corporate Governance Statement | 17 |
| Auditor’s Independence Report | 23 |
| Directors Declaration | 24 |
| Statement of Comprehensive Income | 25 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 26 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 27 |
| Statement of Changes in Equity | 28 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 29 |
| Independent Audit Report | 51 |
| ASX Additional Information | 53 |
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Corporate Directory
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ACN: 100 714 181
ASX Code: KRC
King River Copper shares are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)
DIRECTORS
Anthony Barton (Chairman) Leonid Charuckyj (Director) Greg MacMillan (Director appointed 2[nd] July 14) Derek Carew-Hopkins (Resigned 2[nd] July 14)
COMPANY SECRETARY
Greg MacMillan
REGISTERED OFFICE
254 Adelaide Tce Perth WA 6000 Tel: (08) 9221 8055 Fax: (08) 9325 8088 Email: [email protected]
SOLICITORS
Fairweather Corporate Lawyers 595 Stirling Highway Cottesloe WA 6011
BANKERS
ANZ Banking Corporation 8 St Georges Tce Perth WA 6000
SHARE REGISTER
Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd 770 Canning Highway Applecross WA 6153
AUDITORS
Ernst and Young 11 Mounts Bay Road Perth WA 6000
INTERNET ADDRESS
www.kingrivercopper.com.au
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Operations Report
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BACKGROUND OF KING RIVER COPPER LTD
King River Copper Limited has established a portfolio of 100% owned tenements covering approximately 785 square kilometres in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia (“Tenements”).
In August 2012, The Company changed focus following a technical review of all previous exploration databases. This review highlighted genuine potential for extensive Copper/Gold mineralization to be located within the Speewah Dome.
COPPER / GOLD
The Company has now built a very comprehensive dataset comprising airborne magnetics, ground based gravity, V-TEM, SAM and IP surveys, surface sampling (soils and rock chips), and some limited drilling. Reprocessing of the geophysical datasets and its integration with our geochemical and geological data has also been completed. Almost without exception, the highest grade copper and gold mineralisation found to date is in quartz-sulphide and quartz-hematite veins, or breccia, at the contact of the shale and felsic granophyre rock units along north-south trending shear zones. These higher grade surface samples generally host a variety of interesting mineral elements including Copper, Gold, Silver, Arsenic, Antimony, Bismuth, Scandium, Mercury and Tin.
The focus of the exploration 2015 effort has commenced on the drilling of new IP targets that were generated by a survey at the beginning of the 2015 dry season.
Many of these targets are within 200 metres depth, nearby where we have previously identified at surface eroded evidence of past mineralisation.
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Figure 1: Previously reported surface samples identified
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Directors Report
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The directors submit their report for King River Copper Limited (“King River” or “the Company”) and its controlled entities for the year ended 30 June 2015.
DIRECTORS
The names and details of the Company’s directors in office during the financial year and until the date of this report are as follows. The directors were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated. No director has served as a director of any other ASX Listed Companies in the past 3 years unless mentioned below.
Anthony Barton
Chairman
Appointed 21[st] May 2007
Mr Barton has been involved in founding and growing a number of successful listed public companies. He has extensive experience in capital markets, corporate finance, funds management and venture capital and has had advisory roles in the incorporation and listing of many Australian based resource companies.
Mr Barton is the founding Executive Chairman of the boutique investment bank Australian Heritage Group. He is a graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) degree and has 34 years of commercial experience having also acted in senior executive and director capacities for two leading Australian stockbroking firms. Mr Barton is also a non-executive Chairman of Spectrum Resources Limited.
Leonid Charuckyj Director
Appointed 13[th] December 2011
Mr. Charuckyj (B.E. and M.Eng-Sc. Melbourne University) has had extensive experience over a broad range of technical, engineering, management and corporate roles including senior positions in government, public and private industry both in Australia and overseas. Focus has been on the environmental, pollution control and waste management industries and on the energy and mining industries amongst others.
This has included such diverse roles as representing Australia as an expert engineering advisor in the Middle East, developing and commercialising new technologies (both in the public company arena and for major international groups), and managing all aspects of an industrial minerals development from mine and processing to product development and marketing. Mr Charuckyj is also a non-executive director of Spectrum Resources Limited.
Gregory MacMillan
Director - Appointed 2[nd] July 2014
Company Secretary - Appointed 9[th] August 2012
Greg MacMillan has wide ranging corporate, financial, capital markets and commercial experience over the last 30 years. Greg has held the positions of director, company secretary, chief financial officer, and corporate finance executive in numerous companies across the finance, mining and commercial sectors. Greg holds a Bachelor of Business degree, is a Certified Practicing Accountant and a Chartered Company Secretary.
Derek Carew-Hopkins
Director
Resigned 2[nd] July 2014
Mr Carew-Hopkins has extensive experience in engineering and is a specialist in water and environmental issues. As the Director General of the Department of Environment, Mr Carew-Hopkins had responsibility for a diverse range of environmental and water related regulation, assessment and investigation including a significant agenda of new initiatives across the environment portfolio. He left Government in 2006 and now runs a consultancy specialising in guiding development projects through the approval processes.
Mr Carew-Hopkins has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Central Queensland and is an accredited Mediator in dispute resolution. He spent the early part of his career in mining and construction project management and many years in water supply development. He is well known for his expertise in groundwater investigations, well field development and dispute resolution.
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INTERESTS IN THE SHARES AND OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY
As at the date of this report, the interests of the directors in the shares of the Company were
| Ordinary Shares Options Over Ordinary Shares |
|
|---|---|
| Anthony Barton Chairman Leonid Charuckyj Director Greg MacMillan Director Derek Carew-Hopkins Director (Resigned 2/07/14) Total |
36,371,2851 15,148,6991 2,912,1242 1,464,8502 13,231,0443 5,592,4213 700,000 580,000 |
| 53,214,453 22,785,970 |
¹ 13,000,000 of the Shares and 5,200,001 Options are held by Mr AP Barton and Mrs CH Barton as trustee for the Barton Family Superannuation Fund of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 10,099,125 of the Shares and 4,039,652 of the Options are held by Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd as trustee for the Australian Heritage Trust of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 3,644,696 of the Shares and 1,457,879 Options are held by Inglewood Lodge Pty Ltd of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 8,451,026 of the Shares and 3,380,411 Options are held by Barton & Barton Pty Ltd of which Mr Barton is a director. 1,000,000 of the Shares and 400,000 Options are held by Universal Oil (Australia) Pty Ltd of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 176,438 of the Shares and 70,756 Options are held by Harvey Springs Estate Pty Ltd of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary.
2 1,919,100 of the Shares and 767,640 options are held by Mr L Charuckyj & Mrs CM Charuckyj as trustee for the ZETA Super Fund of which Mr Charuckyj is a trustee and beneficiary. 880,000 of the Shares and 352,000 options are held by Temtor Pty Ltd of which Mr Charuckyj is a director and beneficiary.
3 3,131,919 of the Shares and 1,252,769 of the Options are held by GDM Services Pty Ltd as trustee for the GDM Services Trust of which Mr MacMillan is a director and beneficiary. 10,099,125 of the Shares and 4,039,652 of the Options are held by Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd as trustee for the Australian Heritage Trust of which Mr MacMillan is a director and beneficiary.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
King River has established a portfolio of 100% owned tenements covering approximately 785 square kilometres in the East Kimberley region in Western Australia (“Tenements”). The principal activities of the entities within the Group during the year were focusing on exploration and development of the Tenements in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia.
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
King River is a company limited by shares that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. King River has a fully owned subsidiary Speewah Mining Pty Ltd. The Group has prepared a consolidated financial report incorporating the entity that it controlled during the financial year, Speewah Mining Pty Ltd a 100% owned subsidiary.
OPERATING REVIEW
The consolidated entity’s operations are discussed in the Operations Report.
REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL CONDITION
The consolidated entity recorded an operating loss after income tax of $252,984 (2014: $719,675 loss). There was no dividend declared or paid during the year.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
As at the date of this report the Company had 311,024,953 fully paid ordinary shares. There were also 124,410,168 listed options over ordinary shares on issue and 5,550,000 unlisted options over ordinary shares on issue (3,800,000 as at 30 June 2015). Details of the terms of the options are outlined in Note 18 of the consolidated financial statements.
CASH FROM OPERATIONS
The net cash outflow from operations of $299,460 is significantly less than the cash outflow in the previous year of $531,303. The cash balance at year end was $879,750.
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| LOSSPERSHARE | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic and diluted loss per share (cents) | (0.10) | (0.40) | (12.16) | (0.49) | (0.28) |
| Share price (cents) | 0.029 | 0.12 | 0.060 | 0.110 | 0.230 |
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS
During the financial year the following significant changes were made to the Company’s equity:
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On the 2[nd] July 2014, the Company issued 400,005 ordinary shares at 12 cents and 160,002 options at an exercise price of 20 cents. These options expire 30[th] June 2015;
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On the 29[th] September 2014, the Company issued 13,796,005 ordinary shares at 4.5 cents as Tranche 1 of a Placement;
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On the 31[st] October 2014, the Company issued 6,204,006 ordinary shares at 4.5 cents as Tranche 2 of a Placement;
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On the 19[th] December 2014, the Company issued 1,541,879 ordinary shares at 4.5 cents, as part payment of drilling costs for the Phase 2 Drilling Program. This represented 35% of the total drilling expense;
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On the 31[st] December 2014, 750,000 unlisted options with an exercise price of 24 cents, and 1,950,000 unlisted options with an exercise price of 55 cents expired;
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On the 17[th] March 2015, the Company issued 131,334,884 ordinary shares at 1 cent as part of a Rights Issue offered to all existing shareholders;
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On the 25[th] June 2015, the Company issued 2,500,000 ordinary shares at 2 cents, as part payment of drilling costs for the additional program announced 25[th] June 2015. This represents 40% of the total drilling expense;
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On the 30[th] June 2015, 4,250,000 unlisted options with an exercise price of 10 cents, and 62,689,460 listed options with an exercise price of 20 cents expired.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE DATE
On the 21[st] July 2015, the Company issued 124,410,168 bonus listed options to all shareholders with an exercise price of 10 cents. These expire 30[th] June 2018. 1,750,000 unlisted options were also issued to employees this same day with an exercise price of 10 cents. These expire 30[th] November 2018.
Other than this there were no significant events following the balance date that affected the company’s equity or state of affairs.
LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS
The consolidated entity’s current focus is on exploration of its Copper / Gold prospects referred to in the Operations Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE
The consolidated entity’s environmental obligations are regulated under both State and Federal law. All environmental performance obligations are monitored by the Board and subjected from time to time to Government agency audits and site inspections. The consolidated entity has a policy of at least complying with, but in most cases exceeding, it’s statutory environmental performance obligations. No environmental breaches have occurred or have been notified by any Government agencies during the year ended 30 June 2015.
SHARES UNDER OPTION
As at the date of this report, there were 129,960,168 unissued ordinary shares under granted options.
| Date Options Granted Expiry Date Issue Price of Shares |
Number Under Option |
|---|---|
| 6-Dec-2012 30-Nov-2017 $0.10 7-May-2014 30-June-2019 $0.20 25-June-2014 30-June-2019 $0.20 21-July-2015 30-June-2018 $0.10 21-July-2015 30-November-2018 $0.10 |
1,250,000 1,350,000 1,200,000 124,410,168 1,750,000 |
| 129,960,168 |
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SHARES ISSUED ON EXERCISE OF OPTIONS
During or since the end of the financial year, there were no options exercised. Refer to Note 18 of the consolidated financial statements for further details of the options outstanding. Option holders do not have any right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any issue of the Company or any related body corporate.
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Company has entered into Director and Officer Protection Deeds (“D&O Deed”) with each Director and the Company Secretary (“Officers”). Under the D&O Deed, the Company indemnifies the Officers to the maximum extent permitted by law and the Constitution against legal proceedings, damage, loss, liability, cost, charge, expense, outgoing or payment (including legal expenses on a solicitor/client basis) suffered, paid or incurred by the officers in connection with the Officers being an officer of the Company, the employment of the officer with the Company or a breach by the Company of its obligations under the D&O Deed.
Also pursuant to the D&O Deed, the Company must insure the Officers against liability and provide access to all board papers relevant to defending any claim brought against the Officers in their capacity as officers of the Company. The Company has paid insurance premiums of $7,400 (2014: $8,156) in respect of liability for any current and future directors, company secretary, executives and employees of the Company. This amount is payable in total and no specific amount is included in the directors’ remuneration.
ROUNDING
The amounts contained in this report and in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest dollar.
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)
This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each director of King River Copper Limited, and for the executives in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. For the purposes of this report, key management personnel (KMP) of the company and the group are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the company and the group, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) and company secretary of the company, and includes two executives in the group.
For the purposes of this report, the term “executive” encompasses the chief executive and senior executives of the company. Details of key management personnel
- (i) Directors
| (i) | Directors | |
|---|---|---|
| A Barton | Chairman | |
| L Charuckyj | Director | |
| G MacMillan | Director / Company Secretary | |
| D Carew Hopkins | Director (Resigned 2ndJuly 14) | |
| (ii) | Executives | |
| K Rogers | Chief Geologist | |
| A Chapman | Project Geologist |
On the 2[nd] July 2014, Derek Carew-Hopkins resigned as a Director of the Company. Greg MacMillan was appointed as a Director the same day.
Other than as detailed above there are no other Executives of the Company.
1. Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of King River is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the directors and executives. The Remuneration Committee assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of emoluments of such officers on a periodic basis by reference to relevant employment market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality board and executive team. Such officers are given the opportunity to receive their base emolument in a variety of forms including cash and fringe benefits such as motor vehicles and expense payment plans. It is intended that the manner of payment chosen will be optimal for the recipient without creating undue cost for the Company.
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2. Remuneration Policy
The Company's remuneration policies are reflected in the Charter of the Remuneration Committee. It is the Company’s objective to provide maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of high quality Board and executive team by remunerating directors and key executives fairly and appropriately with reference to relevant employment market conditions. The Company’s remuneration policy is to establish competitive remuneration (including performance incentives) consistent with long term development and success, to ensure remuneration is fair and reasonable (taking into account all relevant factors, and within appropriate controls or limits) that performance and remuneration are appropriately linked, that all remuneration packages are reviewed annually or on an ongoing basis in accordance with management's remuneration packages, and that retirement benefits or termination payments (other than notice periods) will not be provided or agreed other than in exceptional circumstances.
It is the Company’s objective that the remuneration policy aligns with achievement of strategic objectives and creation of long term value for shareholders. The Company does not use specific performance hurdles or conditions in determining remuneration or short term rewards. The Company assesses each employee annually based upon the individual performance in carrying out the agreed responsibilities of the employee which have been developed in consideration of the Company’s long term goals. The performance incentive component is reflected as part of the increase in salary and the issue of equity based compensation for each employee on an annual basis.
The Company does not have a formal policy to prohibit executives from entering into arrangements to protect the value of unvested long term incentive awards.
3. Non Executive Director Remuneration
3.1 Fixed Remuneration
The aggregate remuneration to non executive directors will not exceed the maximum approved amount of $150,000. The board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level which provides the Company with the ability to attract and retain directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable by shareholders.
The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it is apportioned amongst directors is reviewed annually. The board considers fees paid to non executive directors of comparable companies when undertaking the annual review as well as additional time commitment of directors who serve on one or more sub committees and assistance to the Company with new investment opportunities. Each of the non executive directors during the financial year received a salary of $40,000 per annum plus superannuation. Non executive directors are encouraged to hold shares in the Company; these are to be purchased by the director on market. It is considered good corporate governance for directors to have a stake in the company on whose board he or she sits.
Remuneration of non executive directors for the year ended 30 June 2015 is disclosed in Table 1 under the remuneration section of this report.
3.2 Variable Remuneration – Short Term Incentives
Non executive directors do not receive performance based bonuses or additional remuneration for their membership of subsidiary boards or committees.
3.3 Variable Remuneration – Long Term Incentives
During the financial year, the Company had no contractual obligations to provide long term incentives to non executive directors.
4. Executive Director Remuneration
The company aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with their position and responsibilities within the company so as to:
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reward executives for company and individual performance;
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align the interests of executives with those of shareholders;
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link reward with the strategic goals and performance of the company; and
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ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards.
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Executive remuneration comprises of:
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base pay and benefits; and
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long term incentives through equity based compensation.
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4.1 Fixed Remuneration
Base pay and benefits
Base pay is structured as a total employment cost package that may be delivered as combination of cash and salary sacrifice superannuation at the executive’s discretion.
Executives are offered a competitive base pay. Reference is made to industry benchmarks to ensure that the base pay is set to reflect the market for a comparable role. Base pay is reviewed annually, or upon promotion, to ensure the executive’s pay is competitive with comparable positions of responsibility. There is no guaranteed base pay increases for any executive contract.
4.2 Variable Remuneration – Long Term Incentives
During the financial year the Company had no contractual obligations to provide long term incentives to the executive director.
4.3 Employment Contracts – Executives - Ken Rogers (Chief Geologist), Andrew Chapman (Project Geologist)
The Company had entered into employment agreements with Messer’s Rogers and Chapman for the provision of technical geological services based on daily rates for the provision of services. Their services could be terminated by giving a 2 week notice by either party.
5. Remuneration of Key Management Personnel and Executives of the Company
Details of the remuneration of each director of King River, each of the executives of the Company and the consolidated entity for the year ended 30 June 2015 are set out in the following tables.
Table 1: Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2015
| Short | Post | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Employment | Options | ||||
| Salary & | Superannuation | Share | Based | as % of | ||
| 30 June 2015 | Fees | Payments | Total | Total | ||
| Options | Shares | |||||
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | % | |
| Directors | ||||||
| A Barton | 43,600 | - | - | - | 43,600 | - |
| L Charuckyj | 43,600 | - | - | - | 43,600 | - |
| G MacMillan | 40,000 | 3,600 | - | - | 43,600 | - |
| D Carew-Hopkins(Resigned 2/07/14) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sub Total1 | 127,200 | 3,600 | - | - | 130,800 | - |
| Executives | ||||||
| K Rogers | 60,000 | 5,675 | - | - | 65,675 | - |
| A Chapman | 137,382 | - | - | - | 137,382 | - |
| Sub Total | 197,382 | 5,675 | - | - | 203,057 | - |
| Total | 324,582 | 9,275 | - | - | 333,857 |
- Premium for Director’s liability insurance is not included in remuneration table.
Other than disclosed in the table above no director or executive received any compensation in the financial year ended 30 June 2015. None of the remuneration for directors or executives was performance related.
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Table 2: Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2014
| Short | Post | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Employment | Options | ||||
| Salary & | Superannuation | Share | Based | as % of | ||
| 30 June 2014 | Fees | Payments | Total | Total | ||
| Options | Shares | |||||
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | % | |
| Directors | ||||||
| A Barton | 43,600 | - | 57,000 | - | 100,600 | 56 |
| D Carew-Hopkins (Resigned 2/07/14) | 43,600 | - | 28,500 | - | 72,100 | 40 |
| L Charuckyj | 43,600 | - | 28,500 | - | 72,100 | 40 |
| Sub Total1 | 130,800 | - | 114,000 | - | 244,800 | - |
| Executives | ||||||
| K Rogers | 60,000 | 5,500 | 17,700 | - | 83,200 | 21 |
| A Chapman | 174,215 | - | 35,400 | - | 209,615 | 17 |
| G MacMillan | 36,000 | 3,240 | 17,700 | - | 56,940 | 31 |
| Sub Total | 270,215 | 8,740 | 70,800 | - | 349,755 | - |
| Total | 401,015 | 8,740 | 184,800 | - | 594,555 | - |
- Premium for Director’s liability insurance is not included in remuneration table.
Other than disclosed in the table above no director or executive received any compensation in the financial year ended 30 June 2014. None of the remuneration for directors or executives was performance related.
5.1 Equity Based Compensation – Options 2015
During the year no unlisted options were issued to directors or employees as an alternate remuneration to cash.
Table 1: Compensation Options Granted during the year ended 30 June 2015
| Fair | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Last | ||||||||
| Value | |||||||||
| Exercise | Exercise | ||||||||
| 30June 2015 | Granted No. |
Grant Date |
Grant Date($) |
Exercise Price($) |
Expiry Date |
Date | Date | Vested No. |
Vested % |
| Directors | |||||||||
| A Barton | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Leonid | |||||||||
| Charuckyj | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| G MacMillan | |||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| D Carew- | |||||||||
| Hopkins | |||||||||
| (Resigned | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2/07/14) | |||||||||
| Executives | |||||||||
| K Rogers | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| A Chapman | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | - | - |
There were no alterations to options terms since grant date and no options were forfeited. Further details of the options are contained in Note 18.
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| Value of Options | Value of Options | Value of Options | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30June 2015 | Granted($) | Exercised($) | Cancelled/ Lapsed($) |
| Directors | |||
| A Barton | - | - | 13,410 |
| Leonid Charuckyj | - | - | 8,046 |
| G MacMillan | - | - | 8,046 |
| D Carew-Hopkins | - | - | 8,046 |
| Executives | |||
| K Rogers | - | - | 8,046 |
| A Chapman | - | - | - |
| Total | - | - | 45,594 |
Other than as detailed above, no Directors or executives were issued options or had options outstanding in the financial year ended 30 June 2015.
Table 2: Options Holdings of Key Management Personnel during the year ended 30 June 2015
| 30 June 2015 | Balance at | Granted as | Net | Balance at | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning | Remuner- | Options | Change | End of | ||||
| of Period | ation | Exercised | Other | Period | Vested at 30 June | 2015 | ||
| 1 July | 30 June | Not | ||||||
| 2014 | 2015 | Total | Exercisable | Exercisable | ||||
| Directors | ||||||||
| A Barton | 1,850,000 | - | - | (1,250,000) | 600,000 | 600,000 | 200,000 | 400,000 |
| L Charuckyj | 1,050,000 | - | - | (750,000) | 300,000 | 300,000 | 100,000 | 200,000 |
| G MacMillan | 1,050,000 | - | - | (750,000) | 300,000 | 300,000 | 100,000 | 200,000 |
| D Carew-Hopkins | 1,050,000 | - | - | (750,000) | 300,000 | 300,000 | 100,000 | 200,000 |
| (Resigned | ||||||||
| 2/07/14) | ||||||||
| Executives | ||||||||
| K Rogers | 1,300,000 | - | - | (750,000) | 550,000 | 550,000 | 100,000 | 450,000 |
| A Chapman | 1,600,000 | - | - | - | 1,600,000 | 1,600,000 | 200,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Total | 7,900,000 | - | - | (4,250,000) | 3,650,000 | 3,650,000 | 800,000 | 2,850,000 |
5.2 Equity Based Compensation – Options 2014
During the year unlisted options exercisable at $0.20 on or before 30 June 2019 were issued to directors of the Company, which were approved at the Company’s General Meeting held on the 25[th] June 2014. 600,000 options were issued to Anthony Barton, 300,000 options were issued to Derek Carew-Hopkins and 300,000 were issued to Leonid Charuckyj.
The options were issued as an alternate remuneration to cash, to provide industry competitive remuneration rates and to encourage long term relationships with the Company. These options become exercisable evenly over a 3 year period.
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Table 1: Compensation Options Granted during the year ended 30 June 2014
| Fair | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Last | ||||||||
| Value | |||||||||
| Exercise | Exercise | ||||||||
| 30June 2014 | Granted No. |
Grant Date |
Grant Date($) |
Exercise Price($) |
Expiry Date |
Date | Date | Vested No. |
Vested % |
| Directors | |||||||||
| A Barton | 600,000 | 25-June- 14 |
$0.095 | $0.20 | 30-June-19 | 25-June-14 | 30-June-19 | 200,000 | 33 |
| D Carew- | |||||||||
| Hopkins (Resigned |
300,000 | 25-June- 14 |
$0.095 | $0.20 | 30-June-19 | 25-June-14 | 30-June-19 | 100,000 | 33 |
| 2/07/14) | |||||||||
| Leonid Charuckyj |
300,000 | 25-June- 14 |
$0.095 | $0.20 | 30-June-19 | 25-June-14 | 30-June-19 | 100,000 | 33 |
| Executives | |||||||||
| K Rogers | 300,000 | 7-May- 14 |
$0.059 | $0.20 | 30-June-19 | 7-May-14 | 30-June-19 | 100,000 | 33 |
| A Chapman | 600,000 | 7-May- 14 |
$0.059 | $0.20 | 30-June-19 | 7-May-14 | 30-June-19 | 200,000 | 33 |
| G MacMillan | 300,000 | 7-May- 14 |
$0.059 | $0.20 | 30-June-19 | 7-May-14 | 30-June-19 | 100,000 | 33 |
| Total | 2,400,000 | 800,000 |
There were no alterations to options terms since grant date and no options were forfeited. Further details of the options are contained in Note 18.
| Value of Options | Value of Options | Value of Options | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30June 2014 | Granted($) | Exercised($) | Cancelled/ Lapsed($) |
| Directors | |||
| A Barton | 57,000 | - | - |
| D Carew-Hopkins | 28,500 | - | - |
| Leonid Charuckyj | 28,500 | - | - |
| Executives | |||
| K Rogers | 17,700 | - | - |
| A Chapman | 35,400 | - | - |
| G MacMillan | 17,700 | - | - |
| Total | 184,800 | - | - |
Other than as detailed above, no Directors or executives were issued options or had options outstanding in the financial year ended 30 June 2014. During the year, 1,000,000 options exercisable at $0.37 on or before 30[th] June 2014 lapsed, these options were out of the money hence they had nil value.
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Table 2: Options Holdings of Key Management Personnel during the year ended 30 June 2014
| 30 June 2014 | Balance at | Granted as | Net | Balance at | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning | Remuner- | Options | Change | End of | ||||
| of Period | ation | Exercised | Other | Period | Vested at 30 June | 2014 | ||
| 1 July | 30 June | Not | ||||||
| 2013 | 2014 | Total | Exercisable | Exercisable | ||||
| Directors | ||||||||
| A Barton | 1,250,000 | 600,000 | - | - | 1,850,000 | 1,850,000 | 400,000 | 1,450,000 |
| D Carew-Hopkins | 750,000 | 300,000 | - | - | 1,050,000 | 1,050,000 | 200,000 | 850,000 |
| (Resigned | ||||||||
| 2/07/14) | ||||||||
| L Charuckyj | 750,000 | 300,000 | - | - | 1,050,000 | 1,050,000 | 200,000 | 850,000 |
| Executives | ||||||||
| K Rogers | 1,000,000 | 300,000 | - | - | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 | 200,000 | 1,100,000 |
| A Chapman | 1,000,000 | 600,000 | - | - | 1,600,000 | 1,600,000 | 400,000 | 1,200,000 |
| G MacMillan | 750,000 | 300,000 | - | - | 1,050,000 | 1,050,000 | 200,000 | 850,000 |
| Total | 5,500,000 | 2,400,000 | - | - | 7,900,000 | 7,900,000 | 1,600,000 | 6,300,000 |
5.3. Equity Based Compensation – Shares 2015
Table 1: Shareholdings of Key Management Personnel during the year ended 30 June 2015
| Balance | Granted as | On Exercise | Net Change | Balance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2014 | Remuneration | of Options | Other | 30 June 2015 | |
| 30June 2015 | Ord | Ord | Ord | Ord | Ord |
| Directors | |||||
| A Barton1 | 14,879,768 | - | - | 21,491,517 | 36,371,285 |
| L Charuckyj2 | 1,456,062 | - | - | 1,456,062 | 2,912,124 |
| G MacMillan3 | 7,976,516 | - | - | 5,254,528 | 13,231,044 |
| D Carew-Hopkins | 1,000,000 | - | - | (300,000) | 700,000 |
| Executives | |||||
| K Rogers | 229,768 | - | - | 229,768 | 459,536 |
| A Chapman | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 25,542,114 | - | - | 28,131,875 | 53,673,989 |
¹ 13,000,000 of the Shares are held by Mr AP Barton and Mrs CH Barton as trustee for the Barton Family Superannuation Fund of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 10,099,125 of the Shares are held by Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd as trustee for the Australian Heritage Trust of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 3,644,696 of the Shares are held by Inglewood Lodge Pty Ltd of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 8,451,026 of the Shares are held by Barton & Barton Pty Ltd of which Mr Barton is a director. 1,000,000 of the Shares are held by Universal Oil (Australia) Pty Ltd of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 176,438 of the Shares are held by Harvey Springs Estate Pty Ltd of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary.
2 1,919,100 of the Shares are held by Mr L Charuckyj & Mrs CM Charuckyj as trustee for the ZETA Super Fund of which Mr Charuckyj is a trustee and beneficiary. 880,000 of the Shares are held by Temtor Pty Ltd of which Mr Charuckyj is a director and beneficiary.
3 3,131,919 of the Shares are held by GDM Services Pty Ltd as trustee for the GDM Services Trust of which Mr MacMillan is a director and beneficiary. 10,099,125 of the Shares are held by Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd as trustee for the Australian Heritage Trust of which Mr MacMillan is a director and beneficiary.
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Table 2: Shareholdings of Key Management Personnel during the year ended 30 June 2014
| Balance | Granted as | On Exercise | Net Change | Balance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2013 | Remuneration | of Options | Other | 30 June 2014 | |
| 30June 2014 | Ord | Ord | Ord | Ord4 | Ord |
| Directors | |||||
| A Barton1 | 14,879,768 | - | - | - | 14,879,768 |
| D Carew-Hopkins | 1,000,000 | - | - | - | 1,000,000 |
| L Charuckyj2 | 1,456,062 | - | - | - | 1,456,062 |
| Executives | |||||
| K Rogers | 409,768 | - | - | (180,000) | 229,768 |
| A Chapman | - | - | - | - | - |
| G MacMillan3 | 7,976,511 | - | - | 5 | 7,976,516 |
| Total | 25,722,109 | - | - | (179,995) | 25,542,114 |
¹ 6,500,000 of the Shares are held by Mr AP Barton and Mrs CH Barton as trustee for the Barton Family Superannuation Fund of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 7,060,000 of the Shares are held by Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd as trustee for the Australian Heritage Trust of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 919,768 of the Shares are held by Inglewood Lodge Pty Ltd of which Mr Barton is a director and a beneficiary. 400,000 of the Shares are held by Barton & Barton Pty Ltd of which Mr Barton is a director.
2 959,550 of the Shares are held by Zeta Mr L Charuckyj & Mrs CM Charuckyj as trustee for the ZETA Super Fund of which Mr Charuckyj is a trustee and beneficiary. 440,000 of the Shares are held by Temtor Pty Ltd of which Mr Charuckyj is a director and beneficiary.
3 916,516 of the Shares are held by GDM Services Pty Ltd as trustee for the GDM Services Trust of which Mr MacMillan is a director and beneficiary. 7,060,000 of the Shares are held by Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd as trustee for the Australian Heritage Trust of which Mr MacMillan is a director and beneficiary.
4 These were transacted on market.
5.4 Related Party Transactions
All equity transactions with key management personnel have been entered into at arm’s length.
Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd (“AHG”), a company of which Mr Anthony Barton, a Director and Mr Greg MacMillan, a Director and the Company Secretary, have entered into an occupancy and administration agreement with King River Copper in respect of providing occupancy, administration and bookkeeping services commencing March 2009. The total value of the occupancy and administration services provided by AHG during the year was $82,200 (2014: $82,200). As at 30[th] June 2015, there was an amount of $7,535 outstanding to pay AHG for services incurred in the month of June. This amount is included in Note 15. All services provided by companies associated with directors were provided on commercial terms.
Mr Anthony Barton, a Director of the Company also purchased 6,731,248 King River Copper shares, received a rights issue of 14,760,269 shares as part of the 17[th] March 2015 Rights Issue as per Note 16(a) and 134,926 King River Copper options for a total consideration of $331,289, in arm’s length transactions on market during the year at market rates.
Mr Leonid Charuckyj received 1,456,062 shares for a total consideration of $14,561 as part of the 17[th] March 2015 rights issue. Mr Greg MacMillan received 5,254,528 shares for a total consideration of $79,765 as part of the 17[th] March 2015 rights issue.
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DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The number of meetings of directors (including meetings of committees of directors) held during the year and the number of meetings attended by each director was as follows:
| Directors1 | Audit1 | **Nomination2 ** | **Remuneration2 ** | |
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| Meetings | Committee Meeting | Committee Meeting | Committee Meeting | |
| Number of Meetings Held | - | 2 | - | - |
| Number of Meetings Attended | ||||
| Anthony Barton | - | 2 | - | - |
| Leonid Charuckyj | - | - | - | - |
| Greg MacMillan | - | 2 | - | - |
| Derek Carew-Hopkins | ||||
| (Resigned) | - | - | - | - |
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During the year the Directors approved 14 circular resolutions which were signed by all Directors of the Company
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Committee is made up of the full Board. Reference to meeting refers to meeting conducted specifically to deal with the particular business of that Committee.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
The role of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees is carried out by the full Board in accordance with the appropriate charters. The Board considers that no efficiencies or benefits would be gained by establishing separate committees.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the directors of King River support and have adhered to the principles of corporate governance. The Company’s corporate governance statement is contained in the following section of this annual report.
INDEMNIFICATION OF AUDITORS
To the extent permitted by law and professional regulations, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, as part of the terms of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the financial year.
AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE
Section 370C of the Corporation Act 2001 requires our auditors, Ernst & Young, to provide the directors of the Company with an Independence Declaration in relation to the audit of the consolidated financial report. This Independence Declaration is disclosed on page 23 of this report and forms part of this directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2015.
NON AUDIT SERVICES
The Company’s auditors, Ernst & Young, provided no non audit services during the year ended 30 June 2015.
TAX CONSOLIDATION
The Company and its subsidiary form a tax consolidated group.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
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Mr Anthony Barton Director
31[st] August 2015
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1. Corporate Governance
The Australian Stock Exchange ("ASX") Listing Rules ("Listing Rules") require a listed entity to include in its annual report a statement on corporate governance practices disclosing the extent to which it has followed the "best practice" corporate governance recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council. If the entity has not followed any of the recommendations, it must identify them and give reasons why. It must state the period during which the recommendations were followed. For this purpose, Listing Rules Guidance Note 9 sets out the 8 essential corporate governance principles and the applicable "best practice recommendations".
1.2. Compliance with ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3
Listing Rule 4.10.3 and Guidance Note 9 reflect ASX policy that it is " appropriate to focus on disclosure of corporate governance practices rather than prescribe adoption of a particular practice ". Therefore, an entity's obligation is to highlight areas of departure from the recommendations: the " if not, why not? " approach.
1.3. The Company's Approach
The Board and senior management of King River Copper ("the Company") are committed to acting responsibly, ethically and with high standards of integrity as the Company works to create shareholder value. To achieve this goal, the Board has developed and adopted corporate governance practices and policies that have been implemented throughout management and governance. This Corporate Governance Statement summarises these practices as they have been adopted by the Company.
1.4. Adoption by the Board
The Board of the Company has reviewed and considered this Corporate Governance Statement and has adopted it. A Board resolution to this effect has been passed.
1.5. Summary of Compliance
The Company has complied with 24 of the 26 "best practice recommendations". Non-compliance with Recommendations 2.2 and 4.2 relates to the Board considering it appropriate to not separately constitute an Audit Committee and there not being an independent Chairman on the Board. The full Board deals with matters that would be dealt with by Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees and it considers the make up of the Board and its Committees are appropriate given the Company's size and operations and the current directors’ skills and experience.
2 ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
2.1. Principle 1: Lay Solid Foundations for Management and Oversight
- " Recognise and publish the respective roles and responsibilities of the board and management. "
Recommendation 1.1: Formalise and disclose the functions reserved to the Board and those delegated to senior executives.
The Directors monitor the business affairs of the Company on behalf of Shareholders and have formally adopted a Board Charter which is designed to encourage Directors to focus their attention on accountability, risk management and ethical conduct.
The Board's primary role is the optimisation of Company performance and protection and enhancement of shareholder value. They develop strategies for the Company, reviews strategic objectives and monitors performance against these objectives. Its functions and responsibilities include the following;
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setting strategic and policy direction
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monitoring performance against strategy
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identifying principal risks and opportunities and ensuring risk management systems are established and reviewed
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approving and monitoring financial reports
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capital management
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significant business transactions and investments
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appointing senior management and monitoring performance
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remuneration
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development and succession
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continuous disclosure compliance
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ensuring effective shareholder communication
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overseeing the Company's commitment to sustainable development and the environment
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ensuring the Board remains appropriately skilled
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reviewing and approving corporate governance systems
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- enhancing and protecting the Company's reputation.
establishing and maintaining appropriate ethical standards
The Board is also governed by the Company's Constitution, and on appointment each director is provided with a Director's Information Kit, which forms part of the terms of their appointment and contains guides to directors’ duties and responsibilities, the role of the Board and committees, the Constitution and the Company's policies.
The Company has in place formal letters of engagement for its senior management, setting out the responsibilities specifically delegated to them. Recommendation 1.2: Disclose the process for evaluating the performance of senior executives.
During each Financial Year an assessment of the performance of each senior executive is undertaken by the Remuneration Committee and the Board. Individual executives are evaluated against the terms and conditions of their employment and set policies for senior executive remuneration. Remuneration packages consist of base salary, fringe benefits, incentive schemes (including performance related bonuses), superannuation and entitlements upon retirement or termination. Senior executives are evaluated and rewarded for both financial and non-financial performance across a range of indicators that apply to delivering results across the Company and linked to creating value for shareholders. Annual salary increases are determined by the following three factors: (a) movement in job salary rates as determined by the Minerals and Energy Human Resources Conference (“MEHRC”) national survey on like positions and job size; (b) movement in individual competency values; and (c) movement in individual performance values.
2.2. Principle 2: Structure the Board to Add Value
" Have a board of an effective composition size and commitment to adequately discharge its responsibilities and duties. " Recommendation 2.1: A majority of the board should be independent directors.
The board comprises of Mr Anthony Barton, Mr Leonid Charuckyj and Mr Greg MacMillan as directors. Mr Derek CarewHopkins was also a director during the year, however resigned on the 2[nd] July 2014. Mr MacMillan was appointed as a Director the same day. Details of the directors are set out in the Company's annual report. At present, Mr Leonid Charuckyj is considered to be an independent director in terms of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's definition of independence. Mr Barton & Mr MacMillan are not considered independent as Mr Barton is a substantial shareholder of the Company and Mr MacMillan is currently acting as Company Secretary. The board is not made up of a majority of independent directors, however the company has also adopted certain procedures intended to ensure independent decision making occurs, including the requirement for directors to absent themselves from discussions in which they have a conflict of interest and the functioning of the Remuneration and Audit Committees.
Recommendation 2.2: The chairperson should be an independent director. The chairperson, Mr Barton, is not independent, as outlined above. Recommendation 2.3: The roles of the chairperson and Chief Executive Officer should not be exercised by the same individual. The role of chairperson is filled by Mr Anthony Barton and currently the position of Chief Executive Officer is vacant. Recommendation 2.4: The board should establish a Nomination Committee.
The Board has established a nomination committee comprising of all three Directors. The Board considers that given its size and that all members of the Board hold non-executive positions in the Company, no efficiencies or other benefits would be gained by establishing a separate nomination committee. The Board assesses the experience, knowledge and expertise of potential directors before any appointment is made. The nomination committee deals with matters relating to the renewal of Board Members and Board Performance. The company has also adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter. Recommendation 2.5: Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of the board, its committees and individual
directors.
The Remuneration Committee has developed a formal process for performance evaluation of the Board. The Remuneration Committee reviews the remuneration policies applicable to all Directors and Executive Officers once a year making recommendations on remuneration packages and terms of employment to the Board.
The company secretary is appointed and removed by the Board. The company secretary works with the Chairman, the Board and the Board Committees on all governance issues. All Directors have access to the company secretary for the purpose of obtaining information or advice.
2.3. Principle 3 : Promote ethical and responsible decision-making
Companies should actively promote ethical and responsible decision-making.
Recommendation 3.1: Companies should establish a code of conduct and disclose the code or a summary of the code as to:
The practices necessary to maintain confidence in the company’s integrity.
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The practices necessary to take into account their legal obligations and the reasonable expectations of their stakeholders.
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The responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct setting the standards expected of officers, employees and contractors. This demonstrates the Company's commitment to conducting business in an ethical and accountable manner. In essence, officers, employees and contractors are expected to:
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act in good faith with the utmost honesty, integrity, objectivity and fairness
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not to act improperly, misleadingly or deceptively
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not to engage in illegal activity
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understand and comply with applicable laws and Company policies
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avoid conflicts of interest
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be professional, responsible and accountable
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respect an individual's rights
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deal responsibly with the community.
The Board monitors implementation of the Code. Breaches are reported by employees or contractors to a supervisor and by management or directors to the Board or the chairperson. In addition, the Director's Information Kit provided to each director contains a guide to the duties and responsibilities of directors and it is expected that Directors will be familiarised with these or any other documents prepared by the Company to meet corporate governance requirements. Recommendation 3.2: Companies should establish a policy concerning diversity and disclose the policy or a summary of that policy. The policy should include requirements for the board to establish measureable objectives for achieving gender diversity for the board to assess annually both the objectives and the progress in achieving them.
The Company has not yet established a formal diversity policy. The Board has and will where appropriate conduct all Board appointments in a manner that promotes gender diversity including establishing a structured approach for identifying a pool of candidates, using external experts where necessary.
Due to the small scale of the Company’s operations and the limited number of employees, the Company has not yet set a formal policy for achieving gender diversity. The Company will monitor its position and consider establishing a formal policy as and when the Company develops over time. Recommendation 3.3: Companies should disclose in each annual report the measureable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the board in accordance with the diversity policy and progress towards achieving them.
The Company has not established measurable guidelines in relation to diversity. Due to the small scale of the Company’s operations and the limited number of employees, the Company has not yet set a formal policy for achieving gender diversity. The Company will monitor its position and consider establishing a formal policy as and when the Company develops over time to address equal opportunities in the hiring, training and career advancement of directors, officers and employees. Recommendation 3.4: Companies should disclose in each annual report the proportion of women employees in the whole organisation,
women in senior executive position and women on the board.
The gender balance throughout the organisation at 30 June was as follows:
| 2015 | 2014 | ||||
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| Female | Total | Female | Total | ||
| Board | - | 3 | - | 4 | |
| Other Key Management Personnel | - | 2 | - | 3 |
All appointments have previously and will continue to be conducted in a manner that promotes gender diversity, including establishing a structured approach for identifying a pool of candidates, using external experts where necessary.
2.4. Principle 4: Safeguard Integrity in Financial Reporting
- " Have a structure to independently verify and safeguard the integrity of the company's financial reporting. " Recommendation 4.1: The board should establish an audit committee.
The Board has established an Audit Committee consisting of the full board. The Board considers that given its size and that all members of the Board hold non-executive positions in the Company, no efficiencies or other benefits would be gained by establishing a separate audit committee.
Recommendation 4.2: Structure the audit committee so that it consists of: only non executive directors; a majority of independent directors; an independent chairperson, who is not chairperson of the board; and at least three members.
The audit committee is made up of the full board being three non – executive directors. The chairman of the Audit Committee, Mr MacMillan is not the Chairman of the Board and is a Non-Executive director of the company. Before Mr MacMillan’s appointment on the 2[nd] July 2014, Mr Carew-Hopkins was the Chairman for the Audit Committee. He was also
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not the Chairman of the Board during this time. Mr Charuckyj was considered an independent director pursuant to the ASX Corporate Governance Principles.
The Board considers that given its size and that all members of the Board hold non-executive positions in the Company, no efficiencies or other benefits would be gained by establishing a separate audit committee or appointing another nonexecutive, independent director to the Board.
Recommendation 4.3: The audit committee should have a formal charter.
The Board has adopted an Audit Committee Charter which sets out the duties of the Committee. These include the following;
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to be the focal point of the communication between the Board, management and the external auditor
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recommend engagement and monitor performance of the external auditor
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review external audit reports and ensure prompt remedial action
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review the effectiveness of management information and internal control, all areas of significant financial risk and risk management, significant transactions not a normal part of the Company’s business, financial information and ASX reporting statements
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monitor internal controls and compliance and review the disclosure policy annually.
The audit committee aims to meet at least once every quarter, with further meetings on an as required basis. The charter is included on the Company’s website which also includes any information on procedures for the selection and appointment of the external auditor, or rotation of external engagement partners.
2.5. Principle 5: Make Timely and Balanced Disclosure
" Promote timely and balanced disclosure of all material matters concerning the Company. "
Recommendation 5.1: Establish written policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability at a senior executive level for that compliance.
The Company has in place a continuous disclosure policy, "A Guide to Disclosure" which is reviewed at least annually, a copy of which is included in the Director's Information Kit provided to each director upon appointment, and which forms part of the terms of their appointment. A copy of the policy is also provided to all Company officers, employees and agents. The Company has obligations under the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules to keep the market fully informed of information which may have a material effect on the price or value of its securities. The Company discharges these obligations by releasing information to ASX in the form of an ASX release or disclosure in other relevant documents (e.g. the Annual Report). In addition, a list of recent announcements is presented in each Board meeting for discussion, minuting and action if required.
2.6. Principle 6: Respect the Rights of Shareholders
- " Respect the rights of shareholders and facilitate the effective exercise of those rights. "
Recommendation 6.1: Design and disclose a communications strategy to promote effective communication with shareholders and encourage effective participation at general meetings.
The Company has in place a communications policy, a copy of which is included in the Director's Information Kit provided to each director upon appointment. The company is committed to ensuring that trade in securities takes place in an efficient, competitive and informed market. The communications policy recognises the importance of forthright communication as a key plank in building shareholder value and that to prosper and achieve the growth the company must (among other things) earn the trust of employees, customers, suppliers, communities and security holder by being forthright in its communications and consistent in its fulfilment of obligations.
The key aspects of the policy are:
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diligent compliance with the Company's disclosure and trading policies;
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prompt, transparent compliance with statutory reporting and meeting obligations, including detailed and full disclosure in relation thereto; and
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effective use of the Company's website, electronic communication and its share registry to keep shareholders up to date and to deal with enquiries.
The communications policy was adopted in May 2007 and is reviewed annually.
The Company employs a wide range of communication approaches to its members and the broader investment community. In addition to direct communication with its members, a section of the Company’s website it is dedicated to its investors. Media releases, investor presentations and interim and full-financial reports are available for review on its website. These announcements, presentations and reports are placed on the website immediately after they have been released to ASX. Members with access to email can, through the Company’s website, elect to be placed on an email mailing list in order to be
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sent certain corporate information as it is released, including notices of annual general meetings and explanatory statements and Annual reports. The Company regularly issues direct mail-outs to all shareholders advising of its email communication facility to encourage shareholders to be placed on its email mailing list.
As the usage and acceptance of electronic communications in the community increases, the Company continues to investigate the potential for increased use of electronic means of communicating with its investors and engaging their involvement in the Company, including shareholder participation in its general meetings.
2.7. Principle 7: Recognise and Manage Risk
- " Establish a sound system of risk oversight and management and internal control. "
Recommendation 7.1: The board or appropriate committee should establish policies on risk oversight and management, and disclose a
summary of those policies.
The Company has in place a risk oversight and management policy, a copy of which is included in the Director's Information Kit provided to directors upon appointment and which sets out systems for risk oversight, management and internal control.
This risk management policy was adopted in May 2007. The key aspects of it are:
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the Board oversees the establishment and implementation of risk management;
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the Audit Committee is delegated the function and responsibility to establish, implement and maintain risk management systems and frameworks; and
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the Company's senior management are delegated the tasks of management of operational risk and the implementation of risk management strategies.
The Board approves risk management systems and reviews them and their implementation annually. The Company's risk profile, assessed and determined on the basis of the Company's businesses in mineral exploration, is reviewed annually. The Board regularly considers risk management at its meetings.
The Company's risk management systems and control frameworks include the Board's ongoing monitoring of management and operational performance, a comprehensive system of budgeting, forecasting and reporting to the Board, regular presentations to the Board by management on the management of risk, approval procedures for significant capital expenditure above threshold levels, the functioning of the Audit Committee, comprehensive written policies on specific activities and corporate governance, regular communication between directors on compliance and risk and consultation and review between the Board and external accountants.
Recommendation 7.2: The Board should require management to design and implement the risk management and internal control system to manage the Company’s material business risks and report to it on whether those risks are being managed effectively the board should disclose that management has reported to it as to the effectiveness of the Company’s management of its material business risks.
The Board has identified the specific and general risks that the Company is subject to and regularly assess and evaluation the impact of these and other potential risks on the Company’s operation and business objectives. The risk profile of the company contains both financial and non-financial factors including material risks arising from pricing, competitive position, currency movements, operational efficiency, product quality and investments in new projects. Senior management are responsible for the development of risk mitigation plans and the implementation of risk reduction strategies and each week the senior management team meets to identify and discuss the types of business risks threatening the Company as a whole or specific business activity within the Company.
To reduce these risks, the company has in place an experienced Board, regular Board meetings, financial annual audit and half year review, rigorous appraisal of new investments, and advisers familiar with the company. The Board’s collective experience will enable accurate identification of the principal risks that may affect the Company’s business. Key operational risks and their management will be recurring items for deliberation at Board Meetings.
The Board is of the view that its risk management systems promote informed and measured decision making on risk issues bases on a systematic approach to risk identification, assessment, control, review and reporting. Recommendation 7.3: The Board should disclose whether it has received assurance from the chief executive officer (or equivalent) that the declaration provided in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial reporting risks.
The Company Secretary confirms in writing to the Board that the financial reports of the Company for the financial year:
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present a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the company’s financial condition and operational results and are in accordance with relevant accounting standards;
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the statement given in paragraph (a) above is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control which implements the policies adopted by the Board; and
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- the company’s risk management and internal compliance and control system is operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects.
2.8. Principle 8: Remunerate Fairly and Responsibly
Recommendation 8.1: The board should establish a Remuneration Committee.
The Company aims to attract and retain high calibre directors and senior executives capable of meeting the leadership and specific management needs of the Company. A Remuneration Committee was established by the Board in previous years to focus on this Company objective. The role of the Remuneration Committee is carried out by the full Board.
The Committee's duties include supervising employment and human resources, recommending remuneration for executive directors and senior employees and for non executive director remuneration within approved limits, assisting executive directors develop remuneration arrangements and reviewing executive succession and development. The Committee met once during the Financial Year. Recommendation 8.2: Clearly distinguish the structure of non executive directors remuneration from that of senior directors and senior
executives.
Executive Directors remuneration packages may comprise of:
(a) salary and associated superannuation;
- (b) fixed directors fees; and
(c) performance based bonuses.
The aggregate remuneration to non executive directors will not exceed the maximum amount of $150,000 approved by the Company’s shareholders. The Company has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter.
Full remuneration disclosure, including superannuation entitlements, and the number of meetings of the Remuneration Committee is provided by the Company in this annual report. The Remuneration Committee ensures that all equity based executive remuneration is made within the guidelines set by plans approved by Shareholders.
Departure from Best Practice Recommendations
From 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, the Company complied with each of the Eight Essential Corporate Governance Principles and Best Practice Recommendations published by the ASX Corporate Governance Council, other than in relation to the table below.
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| Recommendation | Notification of Departure |
Explanation from Departure |
| 2.1 2.2 3.2 3.3 4.2 |
Majority of the board are not independent Directors The Chairman is not independent Not established a formal diversity policy The Company has not established measurable guidelines in relation to diversity The Audit Committee; -is not chaired by an independent chair |
The existing structure is considered appropriate given the small scale of the Company’s enterprise and the associated economic restrictions this places on the Company. The Company has also adopted procedures intended to ensure independent decision making occurs. The existing structure is considered appropriate given the small scale of the Company’s enterprise and the associated economic restrictions this places on the Company. The existing structure is aimed at maximising the financial position of the Company by keepings its operating costs to a minimum. Due to the small scale of the Company’s operations and the limited number of employees, the Company has not yet set a formal policy for achieving gender diversity. The Company will monitor its position and consider establishing a formal policy as and when the Company develops over time. Due to the small scale of the Company’s operations and the limited number of employees, the Company has not yet set a formal policy for achieving gender diversity. The Company will monitor its position and consider establishing a formal policy as and when the Company develops over time to address equal opportunities in the hiring, training and career advancement of directors, officers and employees. The role of the Audit Committee is currently carried out by the full Board, consisting of two non-independent directors and one independent director. The existing structure is considered appropriategiven the size and financialposition of the company. |
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Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of King River Copper Limited
In relation to our audit of the financial report of King River Copper Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2015, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 or any applicable code of professional conduct.
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Ernst & Young RJ Curtin Partner
31 August 2015
RC:JH:KRC:037
A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
Directors’ Declaration
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In accordance with a resolution of the directors of King River Copper Limited, I state that:
In the opinion of the directors:
(a) the financial statements and notes of the consolidated entity are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30[th] June 2015 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001 ;
(b) the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 2(a); and
(c) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable, subject to the matters set out in Note 2(e) to the financial report; and
(d) this declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ending 30[th] June 2015
On behalf of the Board
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Anthony Barton Director
31[st] August 2015
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Statement of Comprehensive Income
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
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| Notes Revenue 6(a) Other income 6(b) Directors’ and employee benefits expenses 6(c) Compliance costs Insurance Other administration expenses 6(d) Impairment of Capitalised Exploration Expenses Loss before income tax expense Income tax benefit 7 Net loss for the year after tax Other Comprehensive Income Total Comprehensive Loss for the Year Total Comprehensive Loss for the Year is attributable to: Owners of King River Copper Limited Loss per share Basic loss per share (cents per share) 9 Diluted loss per share (cents per share) 9 |
Consolidated 2015 2014 $ $ 4,150 15,540 317,556 83,046 (130,800) (363,690) (136,996) (117,941) (16,996) (29,297) (289,898) (307,333) - - |
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| (252,984) (719,675) - - |
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| (252,984) (719,675) |
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| (252,984) (719,675) |
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| (252,984) (719,675) |
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| (252,984) (719,675) |
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| (0.10) (0.48) (0.10) (0.48) |
The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Statement of Financial Position
AS AT 30 JUNE 2015
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| Notes | Consolidated 2015 2014 $ $ |
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| Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 10 Trade and other receivables 11 Prepayments Total Current Assets Non Current Assets Deferred exploration expenditure 14 Plant and Equipment 13 Other financial assets 12 Total Non Current Assets Total Assets Liabilities Current Liabilities Trade and other payables 15 Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Equity Issued capital 16(a) Reserves 16(b) Accumulated losses Total Equity |
879,750 1,235,928 94,335 80,262 50,000 - |
| 1,024,085 1,316,190 |
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| 7,472,047 5,267,933 8,009 8,009 46,671 45,241 |
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| 7,526,727 5,321,183 |
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| 8,550,812 6,637,373 |
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| 393,852 533,217 |
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| 393,852 533,217 |
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| 393,852 533,217 |
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| 8,156,960 6,104,156 |
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| 27,266,692 24,960,903 1,510,429 1,510,429 (20,620,161) (20,367,177) |
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| 8,156,960 6,104,156 |
The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Statement of Cash Flows
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
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| Notes | Consolidated 2015 2014 $ $ |
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| Cash Flows from Operating Activities Interest received Research & Development Tax Rebate Payments to suppliers and employees Net cash from / (used in) in operating activities 10 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Payment for exploration and evaluation Net cash used in investing activities Cash Flows from Financing Activities Proceeds from issue of shares Payment of share issue costs Payment for shares bought back Net cash from financing activities Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of year 10 |
2,719 14,521 317,556 83,046 (619,735) (628,870) |
| (299,460) (531,303) |
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| (2,312,507) (1,225,560) |
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| 2,330,733 1,308,000 (74,944) (77,244) - (578) |
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| 2,255,789 1,230,178 |
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| (356,178) (526,685) 1,235,928 1,762,613 |
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| 879,750 1,235,928 |
The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Equity
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
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| Consolidated | Issued Capital Equity Benefits Reserve Accumulated Losses Total Equity $ $ $ $ |
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| At 1 July 2014 Loss for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Transaction with owners in their capacity as owners: Issue of Share Capital –2ndJuly 2014 Issue of Share Capital – 29thSeptember 14 Issue of Share Capital – 31stOctober 14 Issue of Share Capital – 19thDecember 14 Capital Raising Fees net of tax Issue of Share Capital – 17thMarch 15 Capital Raising Fees net of tax Issue of Share Capital – 25thJune 15 Balance at 30 June 2015 |
24,960,903 1,510,429 (20,367,177) 6,104,156 - - (252,984) (252,984) |
| - - (252,984) (252,984) 48,000 - - 48,000 620,820 - - 620,820 279,180 - - 279,180 69,385 - - 69,385 (61,482) - - (61,482) 1,313,349 - - 1,313,349 (13,462) - - (13,462) 50,000 - - 50,000 |
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| 27,266,692 1,510,429 (20,620,161) 8,156,960 |
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| At 1 July 2013 Loss for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Transaction with owners in their capacity as owners: Share Buy Back Issue of Share Capital – 17thApril 14 Capital Raising Fees net of tax Share Based Payments (options issued) – 7thMay 14 Issue of Share Capital – 20thJune 14 Capital Raising Fees net of tax Share Based Payments (options issued) – 25thJune 14 Balance at 30 June 2014 |
23,730,725 1,316,779 (19,647,503) 5,400,001 - - (719,675) (719,675) |
| - - (719,675) (719,675) (578) - - (578) 756,000 - - 756,000 (44,957) - - (44,957) - 79,650 - 79,650 552,000 - - 552,000 (32,287) - - (32,287) - 114,000 - 114,000 |
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| 24,960,903 1,510,429 (20,367,177) 6,104,156 |
The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
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1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
King River Copper (“King River” or “the Company”) is a company domiciled in Australia and publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). The Company was incorporated on 28 May 2002. The address of the Company’s registered office is 254 Adelaide Tce, Perth WA 6000. The consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the year ended 30 June 2015 comprise the Company and its subsidiary (the “Group”). The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are described in the Directors’ Report.
The consolidated financial report was authorised for issue by the directors on the 31[st] August 2015 in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
( a) Statement of compliance
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB’s) and the Corporations Act 2001. The consolidated financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS’s) and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
( b) Basis of measurement
Unless stated otherwise, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.
(c) Functional and presentation currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency.
(d) Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AASBs requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
(e) Going Concern Basis of Preparation
The Group incurred a net loss after income tax of $252,984 for the year ended 30 June 2015 (2014: $719,675) and a net cash outflow of $356,178 (2014:$526,685). As at 30 June 2015 the Group had cash and cash equivalents of $879,750 (2014: $1,235,928) and a working capital surplus of $630,233 (2014: $782,973 surplus). The Group’s available cash on 31[st] August 2015 amounted to $346,785.
The Group will require further funding during the next 12 months in order to meet day to day obligations as they fall due and to progress its exploration projects. Based on the Group’s cash flow forecast the Board of Directors is aware of the Group’s need to access additional working capital in the next 12 months to enable the Group to continue its normal business activities and to ensure the realisation of assets and extinguishment of liabilities as and when they fall due, including progression of its exploration interests.
The directors are satisfied that at the date of signing of the financial report, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to continue to meet its debts as and when they fall due and that it is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on a going concern basis. The directors have based this on the following pertinent matters:
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The Group has the capacity, if necessary, to reduce its operating cost structure in order to minimise its working capital requirements;
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The Group retains the ability, if required, to wholly or in part dispose of interests in mineral exploration assets.
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The directors regularly monitor the Group’s cash position and, on an on-going basis, consider a number of strategic initiatives to ensure that adequate funding continues to be available.
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The Directors have determined that future equity raisings will be required to provide funding for the Group’s activities and to meet the Group’s objectives.
Should the Group not achieve the matters set out above, there is significant uncertainty whether it will be able to continue as a going concern and therefore whether it will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due and realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial statements.
The financial report does not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability or classification of recorded asset amounts, or to the amounts or classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Group not be able to continue as a going concern.
(f) Changes in accounting policies
From 1 July 2014 the Group has adopted the following Standards and Interpretations, mandatory for annual periods beginning
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
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on or after 1 July 2014 applicable to the group. The application of these Standards and Interpretations’ does not have any material impact on the financial position or performance of the Group.
| material impact | on the financial position or performance of the Group. | |
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| Reference | Summary | Application Date for Group |
| AASB 2012-3 | Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities AASB 2012-3 adds application guidance to AASB 132_Financial Instruments: Presentation_to address inconsistencies identified in applying some of the offsetting criteria of AASB 132, including clarifying the meaning of "currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off" and that some gross settlement systems may be considered equivalent to net settlement. |
1 July 2014 |
| AASB 2013-3 | Amendments to AASB 136 – Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets AASB 2013-3 amends the disclosure requirements in AASB 136_Impairment of Assets_. The amendments include the requirement to disclose additional information about the fair value measurement when the recoverable amount of impaired assets is based on fair value less costs of disposal. |
1 July 2014 |
| AASB 2013-5 | Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Investment Entities [AASB 1, AASB 3, AASB 7, AASB 10, AASB 12, AASB 107, AASB 112, AASB 124, AASB 127, AASB 132, AASB 134 & AASB 139] These amendments define an investment entity and require that, with limited exceptions, an investment entity does not consolidate its subsidiaries or apply AASB 3_Business_ _Combinations_when it obtains control of another entity. These amendments require an investment entity to measure unconsolidated subsidiaries at fair value through profit or loss in its consolidated and separate financial statements. These amendments also introduce new disclosure requirements for investment entities to AASB 12 and AASB 127. |
1 July 2014 |
| AASB 1031 | Materiality The revised AASB 1031 is an interim standard that cross-references to other Standards and the Framework (issued December 2013) that contain guidance on materiality. AASB 1031 will be withdrawn when references to AASB 1031 in all Standards and Interpretations have been removed. AASB 2014-1 Part C issued in June 2014 makes amendments to eight Australian Accounting Standards to delete their references to AASB 1031. |
1 July 2014 |
| AASB 2013-9 | Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Conceptual Framework, Materiality and Financial Instruments The Standard contains three main parts and makes amendments to a number of Standards and Interpretations. Part A of AASB 2013-9 makes consequential amendments arising from the issuance of AASB CF 2013-1. Part B makes amendments to particular Australian Accounting Standards to delete references to AASB 1031 and also makes minor editorial amendments to various other standards. Part C makes amendments to a number of Australian Accounting Standards, including incorporating Chapter 6 “Hedge Accounting” into AASB 9Financial Instruments. |
1 July 2014 |
| AASB 2014-1 Part A - Annual Improvements 2010–2012 Cycle |
AASB 2014-1 Part A: This standard sets out amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the issuance by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010– 2012 Cycle_and_Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011–2013 Cycle. Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010–2012 Cycle addresses the following items: ► AASB 2 - Clarifies the definition of 'vesting conditions' and 'market condition' and introduces the definition of 'performance condition' and 'service condition'. ► AASB 3 - Clarifies the classification requirements for contingent consideration in a business combination by removing all references to AASB 137. ► AASB 8 - Requires entities to disclose factors used to identifythe entity's reportable |
1 July 2014 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
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| segments when operating segments have been aggregated. An entity is also required to provide a reconciliation of total reportable segment assets to the entity's total assets. ► AASB 116 & AASB 138 - Clarifies that the determination of accumulated depreciation does not depend on the selection of the valuation technique and that it is calculated as the difference between the gross and net carrying amounts. AASB 124 - Defines a management entity providing KMP services as a related party of the reporting entity. The amendments added an exemption from the detailed disclosure requirements in paragraph 17 of AASB 124_Related Party Disclosures_for KMP services provided by a management entity. Payments made to a management entity in respect of KMP services should be separately disclosed. |
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| AASB 2014-1 Part A - Annual Improvements 2011–2013 Cycle |
Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011–2013 Cycle addresses the following items: ► AASB 13 - Clarifies that the portfolio exception in paragraph 52 of AASB 13 applies to all contracts within the scope of AASB 139 or AASB 9, regardless of whether they meet the definitions of financial assets or financial liabilities as defined in AASB 132. AASB 140 - Clarifies that judgment is needed to determine whether an acquisition of investment property is solely the acquisition of an investment property or whether it is the acquisition of a group of assets or a business combination in the scope of AASB 3 that includes an investment property. That judgment is based on guidance in AASB 3. |
1 July 2014 |
| Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Part B Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions |
AASB 2014-Part B makes amendments in relation to the requirements for contributions from employees or third parties that are set out in the formal terms of the benefit plan and linked to service. The amendments clarify that if the amount of the contributions is independent of the number of years of service, an entity is permitted to recognise such contributions as a reduction in the service cost in the period in which the related service is rendered, instead of attributing the contributions to the periods of service. |
1 July 2014 |
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective, have not been adopted by the Group for the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2015.
The group has reviewed these standards and interpretations, the potential effect of these standards and interpretations is yet to be fully determined. These are outlined in the following table;
| AASB 9 | AASB 9 (December 2014) is a new standard which replaces AASB 139. This new version supersedes AASB 9 issued in December 2009 (as amended) and AASB 9 (issued in December 2010) and includes a model for classification and measurement, a single, forward-looking ‘expected loss’ impairment model and a substantially-reformed approach to hedge accounting. AASB 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. However, the Standard is available for early adoption. The own credit changes can be early adopted in isolation without otherwise changing the accounting for financial instruments. Classification and measurement AASB 9 includes requirements for a simpler approach for classification and measurement of financial assets compared with the requirements of AASB 139. There are also some changes made in relation to financial liabilities. The main changes are described below. Financial assets a. Financial assets that are debt instruments will be classified based on (1) the objective of the entity's business model for managing the financial assets; (2) the characteristics of the contractual cash flows. b. Allows an irrevocable election on initial recognition to present gains and losses on investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading in other comprehensive income. Dividends in respect of these investments that are a return on investment can be recognised in profit or loss and there is no impairment or recycling on disposal of the instrument. c. Financial assets can be designated and measured at fair value through profit or loss at initial recognition if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would arise from measuring assets or liabilities, or recognising the gains and losses on them, on different bases. |
1 July 2018 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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| Financial liabilities Changes introduced by AASB 9 in respect of financial liabilities are limited to the measurement of liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) using the fair value option. Where the fair value option is used for financial liabilities, the change in fair value is to be accounted for as follows: ► The change attributable to changes in credit risk are presented in other comprehensive income (OCI) ► The remaining change is presented in profit or loss AASB 9 also removes the volatility in profit or loss that was caused by changes in the credit risk of liabilities elected to be measured at fair value. This change in accounting means that gains or losses attributable to changes in the entity’s own credit risk would be recognised in OCI. These amounts recognised in OCI are not recycled to profit or loss if the liability is ever repurchased at a discount. Impairment The final version of AASB 9 introduces a new expected-loss impairment model that will require more timely recognition of expected credit losses. Specifically, the new Standard requires entities to account for expected credit losses from when financial instruments are first recognised and to recognise full lifetime expected losses on a more timely basis. Hedge accounting Amendments to AASB 9 (December 2009 & 2010 editions and AASB 2013-9) issued in December 2013 included the new hedge accounting requirements, including changes to hedge effectiveness testing, treatment of hedging costs, risk components that can be hedged and disclosures. Consequential amendments were also made to other standards as a result of AASB 9, introduced by AASB 2009-11 and superseded by AASB 2010-7, AASB 2010-10 and AASB 2014-1 – Part E. AASB 2014-7 incorporates the consequential amendments arising from the issuance of AASB 9 in Dec 2014. AASB 2014-8 limits the application of the existing versions of AASB 9 (AASB 9 (December 2009) and AASB 9 (December 2010)) from 1 February 2015 and applies to annual reporting periods beginning on after 1 January 2015. |
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| AASB 2014- 4 |
AASB 116_Property Plant and Equipment_and AASB 138_Intangible A_ssets both establish the principle for the basis of depreciation and amortisation as being the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits of an asset. The IASB has clarified that the use of revenue-based methods to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate because revenue generated by an activity that includes the use of an asset generally reflects factors other than the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset. The amendment also clarified that revenue is generally presumed to be an inappropriate basis for measuring the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in an intangible asset. This presumption, however, can be rebutted in certain limited circumstances. |
1 July 2016 |
| AASB 2015- 2 |
The Standard makes amendments to AASB 101_Presentation of Financial Statements_arising from the IASB’s Disclosure Initiative project. The amendments are designed to further encourage companies to apply professional judgment in determining what information to disclose in the financial statements. For example, the amendments make clear that materiality applies to the whole of financial statements and that the inclusion of immaterial information can inhibit the usefulness of financial disclosures. The amendments also clarify that companies should use professional judgment in determining where and in what order information is presented in the financial disclosures. |
1 July 2016 |
| AASB 2015- 3 |
The Standard completes the AASB’s project to remove Australian guidance on materiality from Australian Accounting Standards. |
1 July 2015 |
| AASB 15 | AASB 15_Revenue from Contracts with Customers_replaces the existing revenue recognition standards AASB 111_Construction Contracts_, AASB 118_Revenue_and related Interpretations |
1 July 2018 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
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(Interpretation 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes , Interpretation 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate, Interpretation 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers , Interpretation 131 Revenue— Barter Transactions Involving Advertising Services and Interpretation 1042 Subscriber Acquisition Costs in the Telecommunications Industry ). AASB 15 incorporates the requirements of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and developed jointly with the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
AASB 15 specifies the accounting treatment for revenue arising from contracts with customers (except for contracts within the scope of other accounting standards such as leases or financial instruments).The core principle of AASB 15 is that an entity recognises revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. An entity recognises revenue in accordance with that core principle by applying the following steps:
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The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in its July 2015 meeting decided to confirm its proposal to defer the effective date of IFRS 15 (the international equivalent of AASB 15) from 1 January 2017 to 1 January 2018. The amendment to give effect to the new effective date for IFRS 15 is expected to be issued in September 2015. At this time, it is expected that the AASB will make a corresponding amendment to AASB 15, which will mean that the application date of this standard for the Group will move from 1 July 2017 to 1 July 2018.
AASB 2014-5 incorporates the consequential amendments to a number Australian Accounting Standards (including Interpretations) arising from the issuance of AASB 15.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial report comprises the financial statements of King River Copper Limited and its controlled entity (the “Group” or “consolidated entity”). King River Copper Limited’s controlled entity is the wholly owned company Speewah Mining Pty Ltd. Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with its investee and has ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Specifically, the Group controls an investee if and only if the Group has;
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When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee,
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The Group re-assesses 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. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the statement of comprehensive income from the date the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary. Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the parent of the Group and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the non-
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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued
controlling interests having a deficit balance. When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with the Group’s accounting policies.
All inter-company balances and transactions between entities in the consolidated entity, including any unrealised profits or losses, have been eliminated on consolidation.
Where controlled entities have entered or left the consolidated entity during the year, their operating results have been included/excluded from the date control was obtained, or until the date control ceased. There are no minority interests in the equity of the controlled entity.
- (b) Income Tax and Other Taxes
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities based on the current period’s taxable income. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred income tax is provided for on all temporary differences at balance date between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences except:
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when the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; or
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when the taxable temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or interests in joint ventures, and the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carry-forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised, except:
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when the deductible temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or interests in joint ventures, in which case a deferred tax asset is only recognised to the extent that it is probable that the temporary difference will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each balance and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each balance sheet date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred income tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance date.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
Tax consolidation legislation
The Company and its’ subsidiary have formed a tax consolidated group. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on this basis of the formation of a consolidated group.
The Company and its’ subsidiary have implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of 1 July 2004.
The head entity, King River and the subsidiary in the tax consolidated group continue to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The group has applied the group allocation approach in determining the appropriate amount of current taxes and deferred taxes to allocate to members of the tax consolidated group.
In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, King River also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities in the tax consolidated group.
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Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
(c) Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables, which generally have 30-90 day terms, are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less an allowance for any uncollectible amounts.
Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts that are known to be uncollectible are written off when identified. An allowance for doubtful debts is raised when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect the debt. Financial difficulties of the debtor, default payments or debts more than 60 days overdue are considered objective evidence of impairment. The amount of the impairment loss is the receivable carrying amount compared to the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate.
(d) Plant and Equipment
Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Subsequent costs are included in the assets carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Impairment
Carrying values of assets are reviewed at each balance date to determine whether there are any objective indicators of impairment that may indicate the carrying values may not be recoverable in whole or in part.
Where an asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent it is assigned to cash generating unit and the recoverable amount test applied to the cash generating unit as a whole.
Recoverable amount is determined as the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. The assessment of value in use considers the present value of future cash flows discounted using an appropriate pre tax discount rate reflecting the current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the asset.
An impairment exists if the carrying value of the asset is determined to be in excess of its recoverable amount, in which case the asset or cash generating unit is written down to its recoverable amount.
Depreciation
The depreciable amount of plant and equipment is depreciated on a straight line basis over their useful lives to the Company commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:
| Class of Fixed Asset | Depreciation Rate |
|---|---|
| Plant and equipment | 10-50% |
The assets residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and losses are included in the income statement.
(e) Financial Assets
Other financial assets in the scope of AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are categorised as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, or available for sale financial assets. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Designation is reevaluated at each financial year end, but there are restrictions on reclassifying to other categories.
When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of assets not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.
Recognition and Derecognition
All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date i.e. the date that the consolidated entity commits to purchase the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets under contracts that require delivery of the assets within the period established generally by regulation or convention in the market place. Financial assets are derecognised when the right to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or been transferred.
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- (i) Financial assets carried at fair value
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred on an unquoted equity instrument that is not carried at fair value because its fair value cannot be reliably measured, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset.
- (ii) Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired. These are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after balance date, which are classified as non-current.
(f) Shares in controlled entities
Investments in controlled entities are measured at cost. The Group assesses whether it is necessary to recognise any impairment loss in the investment in subsidiaries following any significant changes in the underlying assets or operations of the relevant subsidiary.
(g) Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
Expenditure on exploration and evaluation is accounted for in accordance with the ‘area of interest' method. Exploration and evaluation expenditure is capitalised provided the rights to tenure of the area of interest is current and either:
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the exploration and evaluation activities are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploitation of the area of interest or, alternatively, by its sale; or
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exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not at the reporting date reached a stage that permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and significant operations in, or relating to, the area of interest are continuing.
When the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource have been demonstrated then any capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is reclassified as capitalised mine development. Prior to reclassification, capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is assessed for impairment.
Impairment
The carrying value of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is assessed for impairment at the cash generating unit level whenever facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount of the asset may exceed its recoverable amount.
An impairment exists when the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The asset or cash-generating unit is then written down to its recoverable amount. Any impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.
(h) Provision for restoration, rehabilitation and environmental expenditures The Group is required to decommission and rehabilitate mines and processing sites at the end of their producing lives to a condition acceptable to the relevant authorities.
The expected cost of any approved decommissioning or rehabilitation program, discounted to its net present value, is provided when the related environmental disturbance occurs. The cost is capitalised when it gives rise to future benefits, whether the rehabilitation activity is expected to occur over the life of the operation or at the time of closure. The capitalised cost is amortised over the life of the operation and the increase in the net present value of the provision for the expected cost is included in financing expenses. Expected decommissioning and rehabilitation costs are based on the discounted value of the estimated future cost of detailed plans prepared for each site. Where there is a change in the expected decommissioning and restoration costs, the value of the provision and any related asset are adjusted and the effect is recognised in profit or loss on a prospective basis over the remaining life of the operation.
( i) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short term highly liquid investments. Bank overdrafts are shown within short term borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
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(j) 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.
- (k) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
When the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the income statement net of any reimbursement.
Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet date. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a pretax rate that reflects the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision resulting from the passage of time is recognised in finance costs.
(l) Revenue
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue is capable of being reliably measured. Interest revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method.
(m) 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. 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 balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST. Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority. (n) Share Based Payment Transactions
Equity settled transactions
The Group provides benefits to directors and employees (including senior executives) of the Group in the form of share based payments, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (equity settled transactions). The cost of these equity settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value of shares is determined by the price on grant date and of options using the Black & Scholes model, further details of which are given in Note 18. In valuing equity settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions linked to the price of the shares of King River (market conditions) if applicable.
The cost of equity settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (the vesting period).
The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects (i) the extent to which the vesting period has expired and (ii) the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. No adjustment is made for the likelihood of market performance conditions being met as the effect of these conditions is included in the determination of fair value at grant date. The income statement charge or credit for a period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period.
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is only conditional upon a market condition.
If the terms of an equity settled award are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share based payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee, as measured at the date of modification. If an equity settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new awards are treated as if they were a modification of the original
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award, as described in the previous paragraph. The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share.
- (o) Employee Benefits
Wages, salaries and annual leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date. They are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.
Long service leave
The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as 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 period of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on high quality corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
(p) Contributed Equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
(q) Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted to exclude any costs of servicing equity (other than dividends), divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted for:
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costs of servicing equity (other than dividends);
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the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been recognised as expenses; and
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other non discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution of potential ordinary shares;
divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element.
(r) Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.
- (i) Group as a lessee
Finance leases, which transfer to the Group substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item, are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased asset or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognised as an expense in profit or loss. Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term if there is no reasonable certainty that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term.
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating lease incentives are recognised as a liability when received and subsequently reduced by allocating lease payments between rental expense and reduction of the liability.
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS
(a) 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 consolidated financial statements:
(i) Determination of mineral resources and ore reserves
The Group’s policy for estimating its mineral resources and ore reserves requires that the Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 2004 (the ‘JORC code’) be used as a minimum standard.
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The information on mineral resources and ore reserves were prepared by or under the supervision of Competent Persons as defined in the JORC code. The amounts presented are based on the mineral resources and ore reserves determined under the JORC code. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating mineral resources and ore reserves and assumptions that are valid at the time of estimation may change significantly when new information becomes available.
(ii) Capitalisation of exploration and evaluation expenditure
Under AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources , the Group has the option to either expense exploration and evaluation expenditure as incurred, or to capitalise such expenditure (provided certain conditions are satisfied). The Group has elected, when the conditions in AASB 6 are met, to capitalise these costs.
(b) Significant accounting estimates and assumptions
The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities with the next annual reporting period are:
(i) Share based payment transactions
The Group measures the cost of equity settled transactions with employees and suppliers by reference to the fair value of the equity instrument at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using a Black and Scholes model, using the assumptions detailed in Note 18. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to equity settled share based payments would have no impact on the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but may impact income and expenses.
( ii ) 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. To the extent that capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is determined not to be recoverable in the future, profits and net assets will be reduced in the period in which this determination is made. In addition, exploration and evaluation expenditure is capitalised if activities in the area of interest have not yet reached a stage that permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves. To the extent it is determined in the future that this capitalised expenditure should be written off, profits and net assets will be reduced in the period in which this determination is made.
(iii) Provision for decommissioning and restoration costs
Decommissioning and restoration costs are a normal consequence of mining, and the majority of this expenditure is incurred at the end of a mine's life. In determining an appropriate level of provision consideration is given to the expected future costs to be incurred, the timing of these expected future costs (largely dependent on the life of the mine), and the estimated future level of inflation. The ultimate cost of decommissioning and restoration is uncertain and costs can vary in response to many factors including changes to the relevant legal requirements, the emergence of new restoration techniques or experience at other mine sites.
5. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
| 5. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION Current Assets Non-current Assets Total Assets Current Liabilities Non-current Liabilities Total Liabilities Contributed Equity Accumulated Losses Option Reserve Total Equity Profit / (Loss) for the year Total Comprehensive loss for the year |
Parent 2015 $ 2014 $ 804,334 1,239,848 18,726,705 16,299,272 |
|---|---|
| 19,531,039 17,539,120 |
|
| 83,309 146,662 - - |
|
| 83,309 146,662 |
|
| 27,266,692 24,960,903 (9,329,391) (9,078,874) 1,510,429 1,510,429 |
|
| 19,447,730 17,392,458 |
|
| (250,517) (717,647) |
|
| (250,517) (717,647) |
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| Consolidated 2015 2014 $ $ |
|
|---|---|
| 6. REVENUES AND EXPENSES (a) Revenue Interest (b) Other Income Research & Development Tax Rebate (c) Expenses Depreciation – plant and equipment Directors’ and employee benefits expenses: - wages and fees - superannuation contribution expense - share based payments (options issued) (d) Other administration expenses Administration and book keeping fees Travel and accommodation Advertising and promotion Other expenses 7. INCOME TAX The major components of the income tax are: Statement of Comprehensive Income Current income tax Current tax attributable to prior years Deferred income tax Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences Deferred tax assets related to current year timing differences not brought to account as realisation is not considered probable Income tax benefit reported in the income statement Reconciliation to Income Tax Expense on Accounting Loss A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting loss before tax multiplied by the Company’s applicable income tax rate is as follows: Accounting loss before income tax Tax benefit at the statutory income tax rate 30% |
4,150 15,540 |
| 317,556 83,046 |
|
| 317,556 83,046 |
|
| - - |
|
| (127,200) (166,800) (3,600) (3,240) - (193,650) (130,800) (363,690) (82,200) (82,200) (19,893) (68,427) (47,068) (45,163) (140,738) (111,543) (289,898) (337,293) - - 42,857 (143,556) (42,857) 143,556 |
|
| - - |
|
| (252,984) (719,675) |
|
| (75,895) (215,903) |
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| Consolidated 2015 2014 $ $ |
|
|---|---|
| Non Deductible Expenses Employee share expenses Prior year adjustments impacting timing differences not recognised Deferred tax assets not brought to account as realisation is not considered probable Entertainment Research and Development tax offset received Research & Development adjustment Other Income Tax Benefit |
- 58,095 - - 169,676 181,412 1,186 679 - - (95,267) (24,914) 300 630 |
| - - |
| Consolidated | Statement of Financial Position 30 June 2015 30 June 2014 $ $ |
|---|---|
| Deferred income tax Deferred income tax at 30 June relates to the following: Deferred tax liabilities Exploration Fixed Assets Deferred tax assets Capital raising costs Prepayments Tax losses Provisions Accrued Expenses |
(2,241,614) (1,580,380) (873) (487) 46,924 79,175 4,621 4,696 6,732,004 6,079,425 1,331 1,021 6,000 7,800 |
| 4,548,393 4,591,250 |
The Company and its subsidiary form a tax consolidated group. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on this basis of the formation of a consolidated group.
8. SEGMENT REPORTING
The Consolidated Entity operates in one geographical area being Australia and one industry, being exploration for the year to 30 June 2015. The Chief Operating Decision Makers are the Board of Directors and management of the Group. There is only one operating segment identified being exploration activities in Australia based on internal reports reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Makers in assessing performance and allocation of resources.
The accounting policies applied for internal reporting purposes are consistent with those applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
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| Consolidated 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
|---|---|
| 9. LOSS PER SHARE Loss used in calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic earnings per share Effect of dilution - share options Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted for effect of dilution |
(252,984) (719,675) |
| Number Number 245,458,934 150,858,064 - - |
|
| 245,458,934 150,858,064 |
As at 30 June 2015 the Company has 3,800,000 Directors’ and Employees Options (2014: 10,750,000) on issue. These options are not considered to be dilutive as the conversion of the options to ordinary shares will decrease loss per share.
There have been no transactions involving ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares subsequent to the balance date that would significantly change the number of ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares outstanding for the reporting period.
| 10. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (i) Cash and cash equivalents balance Cash at bank and on hand Short term deposits Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. (ii) Reconciliation of net loss after tax to net cash flows from operations Profit/(Loss) for the year Share-based payments Depreciation Impairment of Capitalised Exploration Expenses (Increase)/decrease in assets: current receivables - Other financial assets Increase/(decrease) in liabilities: current payables - provision - deferred tax liabilities Net Cash flow from / (used in) Operating Activities 11. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES GST recoverable |
879,750 1,235,928 - - |
|---|---|
| 879,750 1,235,928 |
|
| (252,984) (719,675) - 193,650 - - - - 8,370 (4,981) (1,431) (1,019) (53,415) 722 - - - - |
|
| (299,460) (531,303) |
|
| 94,335 80,262 |
|
| 94,335 80,262 |
(a) Allowance for impairment loss
Trade and other receivables which are primarily from the ATO are non-interest bearing and are generally paid on 30 day settlement terms. Trade and other receivables are neither past due nor impaired at 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014.
(b) Fair value
Due to the short term nature of the other receivables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value
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| Consolidated 2015 $ 2014 $ |
|
|---|---|
| 12. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS Non-current - Term deposit for bank guarantee for rehabilitation bond 46,671 45,241 The non-current other financial asset term deposit is a security for bank guarantees provided by the Company to the State Government to support Rehabilitation Bonds on exploration tenements. The funds attract interest at fixed rates in term deposits. The Fair Value of Other Financial Assets approximates the Carrying Value. Management have deemed this to be a level 2 Financial Asset. |
46,671 45,241 |
| 13. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Cost Accumulated depreciation Net carrying amount At beginning of year, net accumulated depreciation Disposals Depreciation charge for the year At end of year, net accumulated depreciation The useful life of the assets was estimated between 2 and 10 years for 2015. 14. DEFERRED EXPLORATION EXPENDITURE Costs carried forward in respect of: Explorations and Evaluations Phase – At Cost Balance at beginning of the year Expenditure incurred Impairment Loss Total Exploration Expenditure |
31,301 31,301 (23,292) (23,292) |
|---|---|
| 8,009 8,009 |
|
| 8,009 8,009 - - - - |
|
| 8,009 8,009 |
|
| 5,267,933 3,701,745 2,204,114 1,566,188 - - |
|
| 7,472,047 5,267,933 |
The recoupment of costs carried forward in relation to areas of interest in the exploration and evaluation phases are dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective areas.
15. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Trade payables
393,852 533,217
Trade payables and other creditors are non interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms. Due to the short term nature of these payables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value.
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16. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY AND RESERVES
| 16. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY AND RESERVES | |
|---|---|
| (a) Contributed Equity Consolidated |
2015 Number $ |
| Issued capital at beginning of year as at 1 July 2014 Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends Movements in ordinary shares on issue Issued 2ndJuly 14 for Cash in Placement Issued 29thSeptember 14 for Cash in Placement Issued 31stOctober 14 for Cash in Placement Transaction Costs on Share Issue net of tax Issued 19thDecember 14 as 35% part payment of Drilling Costs1 Issued 17thMarch 15 for Cash in Rights Issue Placement Transaction Costs on Share Issue net of tax Issued 25thJune 15 as 40% part payment of Drilling Costs1 Issued capital at end of year as at 30 June 2015 Movement in options on issue Listed Options on Issue as at 1 July 2014 Issued 2ndJuly 2014 Expired 30/06/15 – Loyalty Bonus Options Issue 6thMarch 2013 Listed Options on Issue as at 30 June 2015 Unlisted Options on Issue as at 1 July 2014 Expired 31stDecember 2014 Expired 31stDecember 2014 Expired 30thJune 2015 Options on Issue as at 30 June 2015 |
155,248,174 24,960,903 400,005 48,000 13,796,005 620,820 6,204,006 279,180 - (61,482) 1,541,879 69,384 131,334,884 1,313,349 - (13,462) 2,500,000 50,000 |
| 311,024,953 27,266,692 |
|
| Number Exercise Price 62,529,458 160,002 20 cents (62,689,460) 20 cents |
|
| - | |
| Number Exercise Price 10,750,000 (750,000) 24 cents (1,950,000) 55 cents (4,250,000) 10 cents |
|
| 3,800,000 |
Other than the issue of Bonus Options on the 21[st] July 2015, there were no other significant movements in equity after the 2015 reporting period until the lodgement of this report.
1The fair value of the share issue at grant date was equal to the fair value of the drilling costs.
| 2014 Number $ |
|
|---|---|
| Issued capital at beginning of year as at 1 July 2013 Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends Movements in ordinary shares on issue Share Buy Back 9thSept 13 Issued 17thApril 14 for Cash in Placement Transaction Costs on Share Issue net of tax Issued 20thJune 14 for Cash in Placement Transaction Costs on Share Issue net of tax Issued capital at end of year as at 30 June 2014 Movement in options on issue Listed Options on Issue as at 1 July 2013 Issue of Options – 20thJune 14 (Expire 30/06/15) Listed Options on Issue as at 30 June 2014 |
138,657,171 23,730,725 (9,000) (578) 12,000,003 756,000 - (44,957) 4,600,000 552,000 - (32,288) |
| 155,248,174 24,960,903 |
|
| Number Exercise Price 60,689,458 1,840,000 20 cents |
|
| 62,529,458 |
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16. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY AND RESERVES continued
| 16. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY AND RESERVES continued | |
|---|---|
| Unlisted Options on Issue as at 1 July 2013 Issue of Options – 7thMay 14 Issue of Options – 25thJune 14 Options Expired - 30thJune 14 Options on Issue as at 30 June 2014 |
Number Exercise Price 9,200,000 1,350,000 20 cents 1,200,000 20 cents (1,000,000) 37 cents |
| 10,750,000 |
Terms and conditions of contributed equity
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as declared and, in the event of winding up the company, to participate in the proceeds from the sale of all surplus assets in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on 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.
As per the Corporations Act 2001 the Company does not have authorised capital and ordinary shares do not have a par value.
b. Reserves
| b. Reserves | |
|---|---|
| Equity Benefits Reserve $ |
|
| Reserves At 30 June 2013 Share-based payments – employee benefits related to issue of options At 30 June 2014 Share – based payments At 30 June 2015 |
|
| 1,316,779 193,650 |
|
| 1,510,429 - |
|
| 1,510,429 |
Nature and Purpose of Equity Benefits Reserve
This reserve is used to record the value of equity benefits provided to directors, employees and external service providers as part of their fees and remuneration.
During the year, there were no unlisted options issued to Directors or employees of the company as part of their fees or remuneration.
During the year, the following options held by Directors and Executives expired;
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750,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.24 on or before 31[st] December 14;
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1,950,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.55 on or before 31[st] December 14; and
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4,250,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.10 on or before 30[th] June 15.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015
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| Consolidated | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | ||
| $ | $ | ||
| 17. | COMMITMENTS | ||
| (a) Exploration Expenditure Commitment | |||
| In order to maintain the Company’s interest in mining tenements, the Company is committed to meet the minimum | |||
| expenditure conditions under which the tenements were granted. | |||
| Within 1 year | 708,733 | 595,177 | |
| (b) Operating Lease Commitment | |||
| The Company entered an agreement for occupancy and warehouse storage facilities on a monthly basis, the commitments | |||
| under these agreements are: | |||
| within 1 year | 24,000 | 24,000 | |
| 1 - 3 years | 24,000 | 24,000 |
Total lease payment during the year was $24,000 (2014 : $25,935)
18. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
(a) Recognised share-based payment expenses
The expense recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in relation to share-based payments is disclosed in Note 6. For the year ended 30 June 2015, there were no options issued however.
(b) General terms of share-based payment plans
There were no options issued during the year ended 30 June 2015 to Directors, Executives, contractors and employees of the Company.
(c) Summaries of options granted
The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) and movements in employee share options issued during the year.
| options issued during the year. | |
|---|---|
| 2015 2014 Number WAEP Number WAEP |
|
| Options outstanding at the beginning of the year Granted during the year Converted during the year Expired during the year Cancelled during the year Outstanding at the end of the year Exercisable at the end of the year |
10,750,000 0.22 9,200,000 0.24 - - 2,550,000 0.20 - - - - (6,950,000) 0.24 (1,000,000) 0.37 - - - - |
| 3,800,000 0.17 10,750,000 0.22 |
|
| 2,950,000 0.16 9,050,000 0.22 |
There were 3,800,000 options issued or exercisable as at 30 June 2015 (2014: 10,750,000).
There were no options issued during the year ended 30 June 2015 to Directors, Executives, contractors and employees of the Company.
On the 31[st] December 2014, 750,000 unlisted options with an exercise price of 24 cents, and 1,950,000 unlisted options with an exercise price of 55 cents expired.
On the 30[th] June 2015, 4,250,000 unlisted options with an exercise price of 10 cents, and 62,689,460 listed options with an exercise price of 20 cents expired.
(d) Weighted average remaining contractual life
The weighted average remaining contractual life for the options outstanding as at 30 June 2015 is 3.48 years (2014: 2.11 years).
(e) Range of exercise price and weighted average share price at the date of exercise
The exercise price for options outstanding at the end of the year was:
| Options | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Class F & G (1,950,000) | 0.55 | 0.55 |
| Class J & K (5,500,000) | - | 0.10 |
| Class L (2,550,000) | 0.20 | 0.20 |
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18. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS continued
There were no options exercised during the 2015 financial year.
(f) Weighted average fair value
There were no options granted during the year ended 30 June 2015. The weighted average fair value of options granted during the prior year ending 30 June 2014 was 7.6 cents.
(g) Option pricing model
The fair value of the equity-settled share options granted under the option plan is estimated as at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted.
The following table lists the inputs to the model used for the years ended 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014. Please note there were no options granted during the year ended 30 June 2015:
| o options granted during the year ended 30 June 2015: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Date | 25 June 2014 | 7 May2014 | Total 2014 |
| Options Issued | 1,200,000 | 1,350,000 | 2,550,000 |
| Volatility (%) | 113 | 111 | - |
| Risk free interest rate (%) | 3.04 | 3.29 | - |
| Historic share price previous to grant date (cents) | 13.5 | 9 | - |
| Expected life of options (years) | 5 | 5.2 | - |
| Options exercise price (cents) | 20 | 20 | - |
The expected life of the options is based on historical data and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may occur. The expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility is indicative of future trends, which may also not necessarily be the actual outcome. No other features of options granted were incorporated into the measurement of fair value.
19. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise of cash and short term deposits. The Group has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade receivables and trade payables, which arise directly from its operations.
Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in notes 10, 11, 12 and 15 to the consolidated financial statements.
The Group manages its exposure to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including commodity risk and interest rate risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow interest rate risk in accordance with the approved Group policies.
Primary responsibility for the identification and control of financial risks rests with the Board. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of the risks identified.
The Group uses different methods to measure and manage different types of risks to which it is exposed. These include monitoring levels of exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risk and assessment of market forecast for interest rate and foreign exchange. The Group manages credit risk by only dealing with recognised, creditworthy, third parties and liquidity risk is monitored through the development of future rolling cash flow forecasts.
Commodity price risk
The Group’s policy is to sell its commodity products at current market prices. Once in production the Group expects to have an exposure to commodity price risk associated with the production and sale of vanadium and fluorite. Presently the Group is not exposed to commodity price risk.
Interest rate risk
The Group’s current exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relate primarily to cash assets rates and is managed by the Board in accordance with the approved investment policy. This policy defines maximum exposures and credit ratings limits.
The Group does not account for fixed rate financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss.
During the financial year the Group has managed its cash assets by entering into a fixed interest term deposits to maximise its cash balance.
The following table summarises the impact of reasonably possible changes on interest rates for the Consolidated Group as at 30 June 2015. The sensitivity is based on the assumption that interest rate changes by 80 basis points with all other variables held
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are constant. The 80 basis points sensitivity is based on reasonably possible changes over a financial year, using the observed historical trend. The analysis is performed on the same basis for the comparative period.
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk on post-tax loss arises from higher or lower interest income from cash and cash equivalents. Please see Note 10 for information on cash balance held with variable and fixed interest rates.
| Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Other Financial Assets Financial Liabilities Impact on post tax profit and equity Post-tax gain/(loss) and equity 80 bp increase 80 bp decrease |
Consolidated 2015 2014 $ $ 879,750 1,235,928 46,671 45,241 - - |
|---|---|
| 926,421 1,281,169 |
|
| 2,746 10,284 (2,746) (10,284) |
Foreign currency risk
The Group has no material transactional foreign currency exposure.
Credit risk
Credit risk arises in the event that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument leading to financial losses. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities, financing activities including deposits with banks and receivables.
The credit risk control procedures adopted by the Group is to assess the credit quality of the institution with whom funds are deposited or invested, taking into account its financial position and past experiences. Investment limits are set in accordance with limits set by the Board based on the counterparty credit rating. The limits are assigned to minimise concentration of risks and mitigate financial loss through potential counterparty failure. The compliance with credit limits is regularly monitored as part of day-to-day operations. Any credit concerns are highlighted to senior management.
As the Group is yet to commence mining operations it has no significant exposure to customer credit risk. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class of financial assets in the Statement of Financial Position.
Credit Quality of Financial Assets
| Consolidated as at 30 June 2015 Cash and cash equivalents Other Financial Assets Trade and Other Receivables Consolidated as at 30 June 2014 Cash and cash equivalents Other Financial Assets Trade and Other Receivables |
S&P Credit rating AAA A1+ A1 A2 Unrated $ $ $ $ $ - 878,810 - - 940 - 46,671 - - - 94,335 - - - - |
|---|---|
| - 1,235,928 - - 940 - 45,241 - - - 80,262 - - - - |
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Liquidity risk
The responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors.
The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash to meet the operating requirements of the business and investing excess funds in highly liquid short term investments. The Group’s liquidity needs can be met through a variety of sources, including: cash generated from interest accrued on cash balances, short and long term borrowings and issue of equity instruments.
Alternatives for sourcing our future capital needs include our current cash position, future operating cash flow, project debt financings and equity raisings. These alternatives are evaluated to determine the optimal mix of capital resources for our capital needs.
As at 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014, the Group’s financial liabilities have contractual terms of less than 6 months. Capital risk management
The Group’s capital comprises share capital, reserves less accumulated losses amounting to $8,156,960 at 30 June 2015 (2014: $6,104,156). The Group’s capital management objectives are:
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To safeguard the business as a going concern;
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To maximise potential returns for shareholders through minimising dilution; and
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To retain an optimal debt to equity balance in order to minimise the cost of capital.
The Group may issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debts in order to maintain the optimal capital structure.
20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of King River Copper Limited and its subsidiary:
| Country of | % Equity | Interest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incorporation | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Speewah Mining Pty Ltd | Australia | 100 | 100 |
Details relating to key management personnel including remuneration are included in Note 23.
21. EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
On the 21[st] July 2015, the Company issued 124,410,168 bonus listed options to all shareholders with an exercise price of 10 cents. These expire 30[th] June 2018. 1,750,000 unlisted options were also issued to employees this same day with an exercise price of 10 cents. These expire 30[th] November 2018.
There were no other matters or circumstance that arose that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of King River, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of King River in subsequent years that is not otherwise disclosed in the consolidated financial statements.
22. AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION
The auditors of King River are Ernst & Young.
| 22. AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION The auditors of King River are Ernst & Young. |
|
|---|---|
| Consolidated 2015 2014 $ $ |
|
| Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young for: An audit or review of the financial report of the entity |
31,100 36,050 |
| 31,100 36,050 |
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23. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES
On the 2[nd] July 2014, Derek Carew-Hopkins resigned as a Director of the Company. Greg MacMillan was appointed as a Director the same day. Other than this, there were no other changes to key management personnel between the reporting date and the date the financial report was authorised for issue.
| (a) Compensation of Key Management Personnel Key Management Personnel Short-term Post-employment superannuation Value of Share based payments |
324,582 401,015 9,275 8,740 - 184,800 |
|---|---|
| 333,857 594,555 |
24. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All equity transactions with key management personnel have been entered into at arm’s length.
Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd (“AHG”), a company of which Mr Anthony Barton, a Director and Mr Greg MacMillan, a Director and the Company Secretary, have entered into an occupancy and administration agreement with King River Copper in respect of providing occupancy, administration and bookkeeping services commencing March 2009. The total value of the occupancy and administration services provided by AHG during the year was $82,200 (2014: $82,200). As at 30[th] June 2015, there was an amount of $7,535 outstanding to pay AHG for services incurred in the month of June. This amount is included in Note 15. All services provided by companies associated with directors were provided on commercial terms.
Mr Anthony Barton, a Director of the Company also purchased 6,731,248 King River Copper shares, received a rights issue of 14,760,269 shares as part of the 17[th] March 2015 Rights Issue as per Note 16(a) and 134,926 King River Copper options for a total consideration of $331,289, in arm’s length transactions on market during the year at market rates.
Mr Leonid Charuckyj received 1,456,062 shares for a total consideration of $14,561 as part of the 17[th] March 2015 rights issue. Mr Greg MacMillan received 5,254,528 shares for a total consideration of $79,765 as part of the 17[th] March 2015 rights issue.
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Ernst & Young Tel: +61 8 9429 2222 11 Mounts Bay Road Fax: +61 8 9429 2436 Perth WA 6000 Australia ey.com/au GPO Box M939 Perth WA 6843
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Independent auditor’s report to the members of King River Copper Limited
Report on the financial report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of King River Copper Limited, which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2015, 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, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year's end or from time to time during the financial year.
Directors' responsibility for the financial report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1(a), the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements , that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards .
Auditor's responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 . We have given to the directors of the company a written Auditor’s Independence Declaration, a copy of which is included in the directors’ report.
RC:JH:KRC:036
A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
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Opinion
In our opinion:
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(a) the financial report of King River Copper Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:
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(i) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June 2015 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and
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(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001 ; and
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(b) the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1(a).
Emphasis of matter
Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2(e) in the financial report. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the consolidated entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore, the consolidated entity may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.
Report on the remuneration report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 8 to 15 of the directors' report for the year ended 30 June 2015. 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.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of King River Copper Limited for the year ended 30 June 2015, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 .
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Ernst & Young
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R J Curtin Partner Perth 31 August 2015
RC:JH:KRC:036
A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
ASX Additional Information
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Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Limited and not shown elsewhere in this report is as follows. The information is current as at 27[th] August 2015.
(a) Distribution of Equity Securities
The number of shareholders, by size of holding, in each class of share are:
| 1 1,000 1,001 5,000 5,001 10,000 10,001 100,000 100,001 and over |
Listed Ordinary Shares | Listed Options |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Holders Number of Shares 93 43,220 229 747,037 239 2,055,790 657 26,363,804 387 281,815,102 1,604 311,024,953 |
Number of Holders Number of Shares 180 81,874 428 1,268,183 227 1,754,486 557 20,486,054 204 100,819,571 1,596 124,410,168 |
There are 806 shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel at a price of $0.021, totalling 7,004,660 shares. There are 1,318 option holders holding less than a marketable parcel at a price of $0.007, totalling 16,720,423 options.
(b) Twenty Largest Shareholders
The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted shares are:
| Listed Ordinary Shares | Listed Ordinary Shares | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of | Percentage of | ||
| Shares | Shares % | ||
| 1 | HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Ltd | 23,740,520 | 7.63% |
| 2 | L & E Fisher Nominees Pty Ltd | 9,992,174 | 3.21% |
| 3 | Barton & Barton Pty Ltd | 7,210,000 | 2.32% |
| 4 | Mr Anthony P Barton & Mrs Corinne H Barton <Anthony Peter Barton | ||
| PSF A/c> | 7,000,000 | 2.25% | |
| 5 | Greatside Holdings Pty Ltd | 6,970,000 | 2.24% |
| 6 | Occasio Holdings Pty Ltd | 6,410,000 | 2.06% |
| 7 | Sesna Pty Ltd | 6,300,000 | 2.03% |
| 8 | Mr Anthony P Barton & Mrs Corinne H Barton | 6,000,000 | 1.93% |
| 9 | Miss Victoria Rose Barton | 4,376,800 | 1.41% |
| 10 | Jarden Custodians Ltd | 4,248,258 | 1.37% |
| 11 | Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd | 3,807,828 | 1.22% |
| 12 | Mr Anthony Kastropil | 3,689,536 | 1.19% |
| 13 | Inglewood Lodge Pty Ltd | 3,644,696 | 1.17% |
| 14 | Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd | 3,612,714 | 1.16% |
| 15 | Romanna Pty Ltd | 3,189,536 | 1.03% |
| 16 | National Nominees Ltd | 3,170,121 | 1.02% |
| 17 | The King’s Ransom (VIC) Pty Ltd | 3,000,000 | 0.96% |
| 18 | L & E Fisher Nominees Pty Ltd | 2,961,592 | 0.95% |
| 19 | Opalworx Pty Ltd | 2,880,000 | 0.93% |
| 20 | Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd | 2,686,270 | 0.86% |
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(c) Substantial Shareholders
The names of substantial shareholders who have notified the Company in accordance with section 671B of the Corporations Act 2001 are:
| Corporations Act 2001 are: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Shares | Percentage of | |
| Ordinary Shares % | ||
| Mr Anthony Barton and Associates | 36,371,285 | 11.69% |
| Copulos Group | 25,628,520 | 8.24% |
(d) Voting Rights
All ordinary shares (whether fully paid or not) carry one vote per share without restriction.
(e) Twenty Largest Quoted Option Holders
These options all have an exercise price of 10 cents and expire on the 30[th] June 2018
| Listed Options | Listed Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | of | Percentage | ||
| Options | of Options % | |||
| 1. | HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Ltd | 9,496,208 | 7.63% | |
| 2. | L & E Fisher Nominees Pty Ltd | 3,996,870 | 3.21% | |
| 3. | Sesna Pty Ltd | 3,000,000 | 2.41% | |
| 4. | Barton & Barton Pty Ltd | 2,884,000 | 2.32% | |
| 5. | Mr Anthony P Barton & Mrs Corinne H Barton <Anthony Peter Barton PSF | 2,800,001 | 2.25% | |
| A/c> | ||||
| 6. | Greatside Holdings Pty Ltd | 2,788,000 | 2.24% | |
| 7. | Occasio Holdings Pty Ltd | 2,564,000 | 2.06% | |
| 8. | Mr Anthony P Barton & Mrs Corinne H Barton | 2,400,000 | 1.93% | |
| 9. | The King’s Ransom (VIC) Pty Ltd | 2,316,300 | 1.86% | |
| 10. | Miss Victoria Rose Barton | 1,798,720 | 1.45% | |
| 11. | Jarden Custodians Ltd | 1,699,304 | 1.37% | |
| 12. | Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd | 1,532,732 | 1.23% | |
| 13. | Mr Anthony Kastropil | 1,475,815 | 1.19% | |
| 14. | Inglewood Lodge Pty Ltd | 1,457,879 | 1.17% | |
| 15. | Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd | 1,445,086 | 1.16% | |
| 16. | Opalworx Pty Ltd | 1,300,000 | 1.04% | |
| 17. | Romanna Pty Ltd | 1,275,815 | 1.03% | |
| 18. | National Nominees Ltd | 1,268,049 | 1.02% | |
| 19. | Stolow Pty Ltd | 1,241,906 | 1.00% | |
| 20. | L & E Fisher Nominees Pty Ltd | 1,184,638 | 0.95% |
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(f) Distribution of unquoted option holder numbers
| Category (Size of Holding) | No of Option Holders | No of Options |
|---|---|---|
| 100,001 and over | 7 | 5,550,000 |
| 7 | 5,550,000 |
(g) Holders of more than 20% of unquoted options
There are no holders, holding more than 20% of the unquoted options on issue.
(h) On-Market Buyback
There is no on-market buy-back scheme in operation for the company’s quoted shares or quoted options.
(i) Schedule of Mining Tenements
| (i) Schedule of Mining Tenements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Area of Interest | Tenements | Comments |
| Australia – Western Australia | ||
| East Kimberley | M80/267 | All of the Tenements are registered in the name of Speewah |
| East Kimberley | M80/268 | Mining Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of King River |
| East Kimberley | M80/269 | Copper Limited. |
| East Kimberley East Kimberley East Kimberley East Kimberley East Kimberley |
E80/2863 E80/3657 E80/4468 E80/4740 E80/4741 |
Note: M = Mining Lease E = Exploration Licence L = Miscellaneous Licence |
| East Kimberley | E80/4829 | |
| East Kimberley | E80/4830 | |
| East Kimberley | E80/4831 | |
| East Kimberley | E80/4832 | |
| East Kimberley | L80/43 | |
| East Kimberley | L80/47 |
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