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LIONTOWN LIMITED — Annual Report 2021
Oct 17, 2021
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2021
LIONTOWN RESOURCES LIMITED | ABN 39 118 153 825
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Contents
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER ....................................................................................................... 4 OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW ........................................................................... 6 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE YEAR ............................................................................... 7 KATHLEEN VALLEY LITHIUM PROJECT ....................................................................... 10 BULDANIA LITHIUM PROJECT ...................................................................................... 14 ORE RESERVE AND MINERAL RESOURCE STATEMENTS ........................................ 16 COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT AND REFERENCES ........................................... 18 TENEMENT SCHEDULE .................................................................................................. 19 DIRECTORS’ REPORT ..................................................................................................... 20 AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION .............................................................. 39 FINANCIAL REPORT ....................................................................................................... 40 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION ......................................................................................... 65 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ............................................................................ 66 ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .................................................................................. 70
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
DIRECTORS
Timothy Goyder ................................................................................................................................... Chairman Antonino Ottaviano ................................................................................................................ Managing Director David Richards .............................................................................................................. Non-Executive Director Craig Williams ................................................................................................................ Non-Executive Director Anthony Cipriano ........................................................................................................... Non-Executive Director Steven Chadwick ........................................................................................................... Non-Executive Director
COMPANY SECRETARY
Clint McGhie
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS & REGISTERED OFFICE
Level 2, 1292 Hay Street, West Perth, Western Australia 6005 Tel: (+61 8) 6186 4600 Web: www.ltresources.com.au Email: [email protected]
AUDITORS
HLB Mann Judd (WA Partnership) Level 4, 130 Stirling Street, Perth Western Australia 6000
SHARE REGISTRY
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited Level 11, 172 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia 6000 Tel: 1300 557 010
HOME EXCHANGE
Australian Securities Exchange Limited Level 40, Central Park, 152- 158 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia 6000
ASX CODE
Share Code: LTR
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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
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TIM GOYDER – CHAIRMAN
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
What a remarkable 12 months it has been!
When I sat down to write last year’s Chairman’s Letter, Liontown was completing an updated Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) on our Tier-1 lithium asset, the Kathleen Valley Lithium and Tantalum Project in Western Australia.
Notwithstanding the challenging market conditions at that time, the Board and management were confident that the qualities of the Kathleen Valley Project would prevail. When released in October 2020, the PFS highlighted Kathleen Valley’s credentials as a Tier 1 resource with outstanding financial returns. These financial metrics reinforce Kathleen Valley’s potential viability and strong resilience through the commodity cycle. Given the strong PFS results, the Board had the confidence to immediately approve the commencement of a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) in late 2020.
Twelve months on the market fundamentals for lithium look exceptional, with major investment banks and commodity analysts predicting that the market will be in deficit by 2024. The shortfall in supply is expected to increase to over 1Mt of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) by 2030.
A key focus of our approach has been to implement strategies which leverage off the lessons learned from the firstgeneration of hard rock lithium developers and avoid the pitfalls and issues which impacted the ramp-ups of some of the early projects. On that basis, the DFS continues to be underpinned by a commitment towards detailed metallurgical test work and evidence-based analysis, which has been ongoing for over 18 months. There has also been a strong focus on areas of the Project where we believe we can deliver improved returns through further optimisation.
We have also substantially increased our focus on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects of the Project, including the development of a climate strategy roadmap which aims to put us on a net-zero emissions trajectory. This will be achieved with the incorporation of renewable power and other innovations in our operations. Our first-ever Sustainability Report will be released in Q4 2021 – an important milestone for the Company. We’ve also ensured that we have a social license to operate by meaningfully engaging with the Traditional Owners of the land upon which the Kathleen Valley Project is situated.
The Kathleen Valley DFS is on track for completion in Q4 2021, providing a strong platform for us to secure near-term offtake agreements, accelerate project financing and place orders for critical long-lead items.
In parallel with the updated PFS, we completed a Downstream Scoping Study (released October 2020), which demonstrated the significant financial upside of an integrated mining, processing and refining operation. The exceptional financial outcomes of this Scoping Study demonstrate the exciting growth opportunity for Liontown to participate downstream in the lithium supply chain, thereby capturing additional value for shareholders. Further work is now being undertaken to advance the outcomes of the Scoping Study.
MINERALS 260 DEMERGER AND IPO
At our Moora Gold-PGE-Nickel-Copper Project, the Company established a large and highly strategic land position in the emerging Julimar mineral province. Exploration continued at Moora during the year, with outstanding results from a maiden drilling program confirming the potential for the Project to host significant precious and base metal mineralisation.
The ground position in this exciting district was further strengthened after securing the right to earn 51% equity in the Koojan JV Project, located adjacent to the western boundary of the Moora Project. Together, the Moora Project and our interest in the Koojan JV, gave Liontown the second largest landholding (~1,100km2) in what is arguably one of Australia’s, if not the world’s, most exciting minerals province.
After year end, the decision was made by the Board, subject to shareholder approval, to demerge the Company’s interests in the Moora and Koojan JV Projects. This allows Liontown to remain steadfastly focused on the continued development of its lithium projects and in particular Kathleen Valley, while also allowing the Moora and Koojan JV Projects to have their own
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dedicated resources. Minerals 260 Limited is the name of the company created to hold the Moora and Koojan JV Projects and to become a focused Au-PGE-Ni-Cu exploration and development company. Minerals 260 listed successfully in October 2021 and we look forward to seeing this journey to unlock the full potential of the extensive and highly strategic landholding.
CORPORATE
With the Kathleen Valley Project moving rapidly towards development as a Tier-1 global lithium asset, the board decided that it was time to recruit an appropriately qualified Managing Director to lead Liontown’s development to the next level as a world-class battery materials producer. To that end, and on behalf of the Board, I want to thank our former Managing Director, David Richards for his personal commitment and the effort of his team in discovering and proving a globally significant, high-grade Mineral Resource – one of the largest, independently owned, undeveloped, hard rock lithium assets worldwide. David has taken up the position of Managing Director of Minerals 260 following its demerger and listing on the ASX.
Replacing David, we were delighted that Tony Ottaviano – a highly-credentialed global mining executive with extensive strategic, operational, commercial and corporate experience – decided to accept the Managing Director/CEO role. Tony was formerly a senior executive who had a lengthy and distinguished career at BHP. Tony, who commenced in May, has slotted into the role extremely well – bringing vast amounts of energy, clear strategic vision, execution discipline and enormous drive that has already had a big impact on the company as we move towards development of the Kathleen Valley Project.
We have also strengthened our team with other senior appointments, including the appointment of experienced finance executive Clint McGhie as Commercial Manager and Company Secretary.
Shortly after year end, the Company strengthened its balance sheet with a A$52M capital raising to underpin our growth strategy and accelerate the development of Kathleen Valley.
OUTLOOK
Liontown has recently been included in the S&P/ASX 300 and moves into FY2022 in an enviable position with a world-class lithium asset and a development timeline that is perfectly aligned with a predicted market deficit as the growth of the global Electric Vehicle (EV) and lithium-ion battery industry moves to the next level.
We have enormous optionality at Kathleen Valley with the largest uncommitted spodumene concentrate supply available globally – and the opportunity to integrate a future downstream processing capability. We will also look to further grow our portfolio with pipeline assets such as the Buldania Lithium Project in Western Australia which has a resource of ~15Mt @ 1% Li2O and significant exploration upside.
The lead up to the end of the year is exciting as we complete and deliver the Kathleen Valley DFS, look to secure off-take agreements and accelerate our project financing strategy. We hope to make the Final Investment Decision in Q2 2022.
The strength of Liontown’s position is thanks to the hard work, commitment and dedication of our small but highly motivated team, led previously by David Richards and now by Tony Ottaviano.
I would like to acknowledge everyone who has contributed to this pivotal year for the company – my fellow Directors, our senior management team, consultants and advisers and, most importantly, our wonderful shareholders who supported us through the tough times and are now reaping the rewards of the Company’s strong vision and strategic focus.
The coming year looks set to be another transformational period for Liontown as we finance and develop the Kathleen Valley Project and I look forward to continuing to build this underlying value of the company for all stakeholders.
The coming year looks set to be another transformational period for Liontown as we finance and develop the Kathleen Valley Project and I look forward to continuing to build this underlying value of the company for all stakeholders.
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Chairman Tim Goyder
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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
LOOKING AHEAD…
Liontown Resources Limited (Liontown or the Company) is rapidly progressing the Kathleen Valley Lithium deposit towards a new mining and processing operation in Western Australia. The completion of an updated Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and Downstream Scoping Study (DSS) has confirmed the resource as one of the most significant, high quality, hard rock lithium deposits in Australia. The focus now is on completing the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), which is well advanced and will be released in Q4 2021.
The rising demand in the global market for lithium-ion batteries continues with consensus forecasts predicting exponential growth in battery demand driven by high environmental targets and incentivised transition to electric vehicles. Liontown is well-positioned to become a significant source of lithium supply and has accelerated the Project development timeline to take advantage of the rapid upturn in the lithium market.
Importantly, the Kathleen Valley deposit (Kathleen Valley) is one of the few large, uncommitted hard rock lithium deposits, with full optionality, in a tier one mining jurisdiction, providing flexibility in terms of future financing or attracting strategic offtake partners.
Ongoing studies at Kathleen Valley will carefully consider the experience from previously commissioned, hard rock lithium mine developments with a focus on metallurgical test work to ensure high quality spodumene and tantalum concentrates will be produced at optimal grades and recoveries. The Company’s primary objectives in the coming year at Kathleen Valley are:
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Completion of a DFS in Q4 2021;
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Optimising mine planning and processing to ensure maximum economic benefits;
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Committing to longer lead items and processes as soon as possible to enable production to begin within 3 years;
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Secure offtake agreements from a diverse suite of tier 1 customers across the battery value chain;
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Secure the optimal funding mix;
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Completion of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and reaching Final Investment Decision (FID);
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Progression of approvals in line with Project development milestones;
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Commencement of early works; and
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Continue to value add through profitable growth. Pursuing the downstream processing opportunity with an updated Scoping Study based on the results of the DFS.
Consistent with its corporate strategy to focus on battery metals, the Company will continue to advance the Buldania Lithium Project in southeast Western Australia where new drill targets have been defined with the potential to expand the current resource base. In addition, it will continue to search for greenfield exploration opportunities in battery materials.
The Company’s decision to demerge the Moora and Koojan JV Projects located in the Julimar region of southwest Western Australia and list on the ASX, via Minerals 260 Limited, enables the Company to now focus on its advanced lithium projects, and while also enhancing the potential for Liontown shareholders to receive maximum value from the Moora and Koojan JV projects which will be well funded and have independent management.
Liontown has also elevated its focus on ESG and formulated a strategy, which among many important aspects now sees it on a Net Zero Emissions pathway by 2034. Liontown see this as a licence to operate and what our key stakeholders expect. Three key areas of the Company’s ESG strategy include:
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Minimising carbon emissions, water usage and land disturbance;
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Engaging meaningfully with the Traditional Owners and other local stakeholders; and
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Ensuring corporate governance is consistent with industry best practices.
Liontown has also commissioned its first Sustainability Report, which is expected to be issued during Q4 2021.
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE YEAR
Kathleen Valley Lithium & Tantalum Project
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An updated PFS (issued October 2020) confirmed the technical and financial viability of a standalone 2Mtpa mining and processing operation based on an updated Ore Reserve of 71Mt @ 1.4% Li2O and 130ppm Ta2O5.
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The Ore Reserve underpins a 40-year mine life with average production of ~350ktpa 6% Li2O spodumene concentrate (SC6.0) and 430tpa of 30% Ta5O5 concentrate.
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Key financial outcomes of the PFS include:
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LOM free cash flow after-tax of A$4.8B;
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Project payback of ~3 years post-production;
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Post-tax NPV8%(real) of A$1.12B and IRR of 37%;
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Pre-production capital expenditure of A$325M; and
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Cash costs of US$283/dmt Li2O concentrate (excluding royalties) in Years 1-10.
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A DSS leveraging off the updated PFS demonstrated the significant financial upside of an integrated mining, processing and refining operation based on the production of lithium hydroxide or lithium sulphate using SC6.0 from Kathleen Valley as feedstock.
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Immediately following the completion of the updated PFS, the Board approved the commencement of the DFS and significant work has been done on the DFS since that time, with completion of the DFS scheduled for Q4 2021. There are a number of key areas the DFS is focussed on which have the potential to deliver improved economic returns, including:
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Examining various scenarios to increase throughput beyond 2Mtpa;
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Simplification of the process plant flowsheet such that the crushing equipment required is reduced while significantly increasing throughput capacity and potential for future expansion; and
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Optimisation test work which validates continued high lithium recoveries at a coarser grind size.
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The DFS is also expected to support an accelerated development and construction timeline, which will see the Company now targeting a 3-year development timeline, enabling first production of ore during Q2/Q3 2024, some 12 months ahead of the updated PFS timeline.
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Shortly after year end and in line with the Company’s objective to optimise the financial metrics of the Project, it agreed terms with Ramelius Resources Limited, to terminate the Kathleen Valley Royalty held by Ramelius. This will result in a reduction in future operating costs by circa US$10/t of concentrate.
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Buldania Lithium Project
- During the year the Company completed a soil sampling program at Buldania and as reported post year end, defined extensive, high-order anomalism for lithium and related metals adjacent to the existing Anna lithium deposit (15Mt @ 1% Li2O), highlighting a pipeline of exploration and growth opportunities in the area. The next phase of exploration at Buldania has commenced, with a follow up drill program currently underway.
Moora Gold-PGE[1] - Nickel-Copper Project
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The Moora Project and Koojan JV Projects, which are in the Julimar Region of southwest WA, form the cornerstone of Minerals 260 Limited – a new gold-PGE [*] -nickel-copper focused exploration company, which followings its demerger from Liontown post year end, has completed a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) and is now listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Liontown Shareholders participated on a pro-rata basis in the demerger and IPO and having strongly supported the demerger and IPO held approximately 94.5% of the issued shares of Minerals 260 Limited at the time of listing. Maiden drilling at Moora, completed prior to the demerger and IPO, intersected 43m @ 1.8g/t gold plus a number of other significant intersections confirming potential for an economic discovery.
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During the year (and prior to the IPO) the Company had also entered into the Koojan JV, having the right to earn up to 51% in the Koojan JV project. Initial geochemical sampling on previously unexplored Koojan JV Project (undertaken prior to the IPO) defined multiple high order gold and/or PGE anomalies.
1 PGE – palladium and platinum
Corporate
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Senior mining executive Tony Ottaviano appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
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$64.5 million raised (before costs), including $12.5 million during the year and a further $52 million post year end, via strongly supported share placements ensuring Liontown is well funded to advance development of the Kathleen Valley Lithium and Tantalum Project.
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Subsequent to the end of the year, Shareholders approved the demerger of Minerals 260 Limited (Minerals 260), which now holds Liontown’s non-lithium assets.
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Eligible shareholders received approximately one Minerals 260 ordinary share for every 11.94 Liontown ordinary shares held and a Priority Offer to participate in the IPO capital raise.
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Minerals 260 raised $30 million (before costs) through the issue of 60 million shares at an issue price of $0.50 per share and successfully listed on the ASX on 12 October 2021.
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Liontown’s Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Strategy
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Companies and investors are increasingly focused on the impact of sustainability on their operations and investments respectively. An increased understanding of how sustainability-related factors can affect economic growth, asset performance and financial markets underlies this increased focus.
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Liontown believes that the way a company manages the environmental and social aspects of its business offers an indication of how well the company is run. A strong commitment to corporate governance is a sign of quality leadership and management required to ensure a company’s longterm financial sustainability.
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Liontown is proactively integrating environmental, social and governance factors into its practices and decisions and has formalised its ESG strategy in conjunction with the Kathleen Valley DFS.
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We are wholeheartedly committed to the development of our ESG principles which we believe reflects our responsibility to our employees, shareholders, the communities in which we operate and other stakeholders.
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Liontown aspires to achieving Net Zero Emissions in line with the Paris Agreement and is assessing pathways to achieve this goal.
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The Company is compiling its inaugural sustainability report in-line with GRi Standards and consideration of SASB, TCFD standards and SDG goals to ensure transparent assessment and reporting in line with the ESG guidelines.
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Liontown’s inaugural Sustainability Report is scheduled for release in Q4, 2021.
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KATHLEEN VALLEY LITHIUM PROJECT
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (100%)
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The Kathleen Valley Project is in Western Australia, ~680km north-east of Perth and ~350km northnorth-west of Kalgoorlie, within the Eastern Goldfields of the Archaean Yilgarn Craton (Figure 1). Liontown commenced work at Kathleen Valley in 2017 and has since defined a world-class Mineral Resource Estimate of 156Mt @ 1.4% Li2O and 130ppm Ta2O5 and completed a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) which confirms the potential for a long-life, standalone mining and processing operation.
Kathleen Valley represents the only large (>40 Mt), pre-development, hard rock, lithium deposit in the developed world with 100% off-take optionality.
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Figure 1: Kathleen Valley Project – Location plan and regional geology
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In October 2020, Liontown advanced the Kathleen Valley Project with completion of:
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a. An updated Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) investigating the establishment of a mining and processing operation to produce spodumene and tantalum concentrates; and
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b. A Downstream Scoping Study (DSS) into the viability of refining the spodumene concentrate onsite to produce either lithium hydroxide or lithium sulphate.
Following the positive results from the updated PFS, Liontown immediately commenced a DFS focussed on SC6.0 production which is due for completion in Q4 2021. As part of the DFS, the Company investigated, and continues to investigate, a number of opportunities to enhance the financial metrics of the Project including optimising mine scheduling and processing.
UPDATED PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY (PFS)
The updated PFS released in October 2020 built on the previous study completed in December 2019 and delivered an updated Ore Reserve of 71Mt @ 1.4% Li2O and 130ppm Ta2O5 which will underpin a 2Mtpa mining and processing operation over a 40-year mine life. The Ore Reserve was based on the May 2020 MRE of 156Mt @ 1.4% Li2O and 130ppm Ta2O5.
The PFS evaluated a mining and processing operation delivering an average of 350ktpa of spodumene concentrate grading 6% Li2O (“SC6.0”) and 430tpa of a 30% Ta2O5tantalum concentrate. Following conventional underground and open pit mining and delivery to the Run-of-Mine pad, ore will be processed by Whole of Ore Flotation (WOF) to produce spodumene and tantalum concentrates which will then be transported in bulk for delivery to downstream customers.
Based on a proposed 2Mtpa standalone mining and processing operation, the PFS demonstrated strong financial metrics for the Project (Table 1).
Table 1: Kathleen Valley Project – PFS Base Case Key Metrics
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| Post-tax NPV8%(real,post-tax) A$1.12B |
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| Internal Rate of Return(IRR) 37% |
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| Payback 3yearspost-production |
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| Life of mine(LOM) ~ 40years |
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| Pre-production capital cost A$325M(inc. A$67Mpreproduction & A$27M contingency) |
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| Cash operatingcosts (LOM) (1) (2) ~US$310/dmtof SC6.0(includingtantalum credits) |
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| Cash operatingcosts (LOM) (1) (3) ~US$377/dmtof SC6.0(includingtantalum credits & Royalties) |
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| Average steadystateproduction 350 ktpa of SC6.0,430 tpa of 30% Ta2O5concentrate |
1 Cash operating costs include all mining, processing, transport, freight to port, port costs and site administration & overhead costs. Excludes sustaining capital.
2 Royalties are predominantly sales price dependent hence not included, for a PFS Li2O price of US$739/t royalties equate to US$62/t for the 1st 10 years and US$67/t for LOM.
3 Includes royalties of US$67/t for LOM.
The PFS was completed to an overall +/- 25% accuracy.
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Figure 2: Kathleen Valley landscape
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DOWNSTREAM SCOPING STUDY (DSS)
Building on the updated PFS, Liontown engaged Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd (Lycopodium) to evaluate the impact of integrating a downstream refinery with the mine and process plant (Integrated Project) at Kathleen Valley to produce either battery-grade Lithium Hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH.H2O “LHM”) or Lithium Sulphate monohydrate (Li2SO4.H2O “LSM”).
An Integrated Project is advantageous given the location of the Project relative to key infrastructure including power and gas, the supply of key consumables such as acid from the nearby mining and logistics centre of Kalgoorlie and, importantly, having a suitable area for storage of tailings. Reduced transport volumes of final product would also significantly reduce operating costs.
The DSS assumed that the LHM and LSM processing plant options will be located at Kathleen Valley, adjacent to the proposed WOF plant detailed in the updated PFS. A 2Mtpa WOF concentrator feed rate was considered in-line with the PFS.
Based on a proposed 2Mtpa standalone mining, processing and refining operation, the DSS demonstrated strong financial metrics for the Integrated Project.
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Figure 3: Kathleen Valley landscape
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DEFINITIVE FEASIBILITY STUDY (DFS)
Following the positive results from the updated PFS, the Liontown Board approved the immediate commencement of a DFS focussed on SC6.0 production, which is due for completion in Q4 2021.
Liontown appointed highly credentialed consulting groups to assist with the DFS, including Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd (Process Engineering), Snowden Mining Industry Consultants Pty Ltd (Mine Engineering), Knight Piésold Pty Ltd (Tailings and Hydrogeological Engineering), MBS Environmental (Environmental and Permitting) and ALS Metallurgy Pty Ltd (Metallurgical Test Work).
Activities either completed or well-advanced during the Year include:
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A Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) update;
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Mine scheduling and geotechnical modelling;
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Process flowsheet enhancements;
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Detailed metallurgical test work with a focus on proving up recoveries across the ore body;
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Hydrological drilling;
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Assessing technology adoption to minimise Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions consistent with the Company’s ESG policy;
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Comprehensive optimization test work with early planning for a pilot program to produce ~5 tonne of spodumene concentrate for offtake customer pre-qualification;
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Open Pit and underground mine schedule optimisation;
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Examination of options to increase throughput to >2Mtpa and future proofing the initial operation;
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Flowsheet optimisation to improve concentrate/grade (with potential for >6% Li2O premium concentrate); and
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Equipment tendering.
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Figure 4: Liontown Directors and senior management inspecting core samples at Kathleen Valley
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BULDANIA LITHIUM PROJECT
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (100%)
The Buldania Project is the Company’s second lithium discovery in Western Australia and is located approximately 600 km east of Perth in the southern part of the Eastern Goldfields Province ( Figure 5 ). The Project is located close to major infrastructure in a region that hosts significant lithium deposits including the Mt Marion and Bald Hill lithium mines. Exploration by Liontown has resulted in a green field’s discovery at the Anna prospect where a maiden MRE of ~15Mt @ 1% Li2O was defined during the year.
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Figure 5: Buldania Project – Location and regional geology plan
Liontown has been actively exploring the Buldania Project since early 2018 after acquiring 100% of the rights to lithium and related metals from Avoca Resources Pty Ltd (a 100%-owned subsidiary of Karora Resources).
Work by Liontown initially focused on the spodumene-bearing Anna pegmatite, partially delineated by previous nickel and gold explorers, with drilling by the Company subsequently defining a maiden Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of 14.9Mt @ 0.97% Li2O and 44ppm Ta2O5, containing 144,530t of Li2O or 372,889t of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE).
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During the Year, Liontown completed a soil sampling program comprising 1,391 samples collected on a 200 x 50m pattern, which was designed to identify new drill targets with the potential to expand the resource base at Buldania.
The soil sampling defined three new, SW/NE trending soil anomalies adjacent to the Anna MRE area (Figure 6).
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Figure 6: Anna Prospect – Image showing lithium-in-soil results
The definition of multiple, parallel soil anomalies is consistent with the geological setting of the Anna mineralisation, which is hosted by a series of stacked, shallowly south-east dipping, SW/NE striking pegmatites. The soil anomalies may indicate strike extensions or repeats of the Anna pegmatites into areas largely obscured by residual soils and dense vegetation. The next phase of exploration at Buldania, which commenced post year end, comprised:
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Ground truthing of the soil anomalies, including geological mapping;
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Extension of soil sampling to the north-east of the existing anomalies; and
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Follow-up drilling.
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ORE RESERVE AND MINERAL RESOURCE STATEMENTS
The Company reviews and reports its Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources at least annually. The date of reporting is 30 June each year, to coincide with the Company’s end of financial year balance date. If there are any material changes to the Ore Reserves and Mineral Resource estimates for the Company’s mining projects over the course of the year, the Company is required to report these changes.
KATHLEEN VALLEY LITHIUM-TANTALUM PROJECT
The Company reported its maiden Mineral Resource estimate for the Kathleen Valley Lithium-Tantalum Project in Western Australia on 4 September 2018. The Company has since announced updated Mineral Resource estimates for the Project on 9 July 2019 and 11 May 2020 and 8 April 2021.
The Kathleen Valley Project Mineral Resource Estimate:
| As at 30 June 20211 | As at 30 June 20211 | As at 30 June 20211 | As at 30 June 20201 | As at 30 June 20201 | As at 30 June 20201 | |
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| Tonnage | **Li2O ** | Ta2O5 | Tonnage | **Li2O ** | Ta2O5 | |
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| Measured 20 1.3 145 20 1.3 140 |
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| Indicated 109 1.4 130 105 1.4 130 |
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| Inferred 27 1.3 113 32 1.3 110 |
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| Sub-total 156 1.4 129 156 1.4 130 |
1 Reported above a Li2O cut-off grade of 0.55% which strikes a balance between the potential open pit and underground expected cut-off grades
The Company reported its maiden Ore Reserve for the Kathleen Valley Project on 2 December 2019 and updated the Ore Reserve as part of the PFS released on 9 October 2020 (based on 11 May 2020 Mineral Resource). The Company is in the process of completing a Definitive Feasibility Study on the Kathleen Valley Project and as part of that process (and consistent with market practice) the Ore Reserve estimate will be updated.
The Kathleen Valley Project Ore Reserve:
| As at June 30 20211 | As at June 30 20211 | As at June 30 20211 | As at June 30 20202 | As at June 30 20202 | As at June 30 20202 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonnage | **Li2O ** | Ta2O5 | Tonnage | **Li2O ** | Ta2O5 | |
| Reserve Category | (Mt) | (%) | (ppm) | (Mt) | (%) | (ppm) |
| Underground | ||||||
| Proved 3.9 1.4 130 - - - |
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| Probable 37.6 1.5 120 - - - |
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| Sub-total 41.5 1.5 120 - - - |
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| Open Pit | ||||||
| Proved 11.7 1.2 140 17.1 1.2 -3 |
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| Probable 17.6 1.2 130 33.3 1.2 -3 |
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| Sub-total 29.3 1.2 130 50.4 1.2 -3 |
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| TOTAL 70.8 1.4 130 50.4 1.2 -3 |
1 Tonnages and grades are diluted and reported at Li2O cut-off grade of 0.7-0.75% (open pit) and 1.2 -1.5% (underground). Tonnages and grades have been rounded.
2 Reported above a Li2O cut-off grade of 0.50%
3 Tantalum not assessed
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BULDANIA LITHIUM PROJECT
The Company reported its maiden Mineral Resource estimate for the Anna Deposit, Buldania Lithium Project in Western Australia on 8 November 2019.
The Anna Deposit, Buldania Project Mineral Resource estimate:
| As at June 30 20211 | As at June 30 20211 | As at June 30 20211 | As at June 30 20201 | As at June 30 20201 | As at June 30 20201 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonnage | **Li2O ** | Ta2O5 | Tonnage | **Li2O ** | Ta2O5 | |
| Resource Category | (Mt) | (%) | (ppm) | (Mt) | (%) | (ppm) |
| Indicated 9.1 0.98 45 9.1 0.98 45 |
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| Inferred 5.9 0.95 42 5.9 0.95 42 |
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| Total 14.9 0.97 44 14.9 0.97 44 |
1 Reported above a Li2O cut-off grade of 0.50% for open pit potential
TOOLEBUC VANADIUM PROJECT
The Company reported its maiden Mineral Resource estimate for the Cambridge Deposit, Toolebuc Vanadium Project in North West Queensland on 30 July 2018.
The Cambridge Deposit, Toolebuc Project Mineral Resource estimate:
| As at June 30 2021 | As at June 30 2021 | As at June 30 2021 | As at June 30 2020 | As at June 30 2020 | As at June 30 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Million | **V2O5 ** | MoO5 | Million | **V2O5 ** | MoO5 | |
| Resource Category | Tonnes | % | ppm | Tonnes | % | ppm |
| Inferred 83.7 0.30 188 83.7 0.30 188 |
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| Total 83.7 0.30 188 83.7 0.30 188 |
GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS
The Company has ensured that the Ore Reserve and Mineral Resources quoted are subject to thorough governance arrangements and internal controls.
The Ore Reserve for the Kathleen Valley Project was prepared by independent mining consulting group Orelogy Consulting Pty Ltd with metallurgical and engineering input provided by Lycopodium.
The Mineral Resource estimates for the Kathleen Valley, Buldania and Toolebuc Projects were prepared by independent specialist resource and mining consulting group Optiro Pty Ltd.
The Company’s management carries out regular reviews and audits of internal processes and external consultants that have been engaged by the Company.
The Company confirms the following:
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The Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource statements above are based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation prepared by a Competent Person or Persons.
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The Mineral Resource statements above have been approved by Mrs Christine Standing. Mrs Christine Standing is an employee of Optiro Pty Ltd and a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
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Mrs Christine Standing has provided prior written consent to the issue of the Mineral Resource statements in the form and context in which they appear in this annual report.
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The Kathleen Valley Ore Reserve statement above relating to open pit reserves has been approved by Mr Jake Fitzsimmons. Mr Jake Fitzsimmons is a consultant working for Orelogy Group Pty Ltd and a fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
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Mr Jake Fitzsimmons has provided prior written consent to the issue of the Ore Reserve statement relating to open pit reserves in the form and context in which it appears in this annual report.
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The Kathleen Valley Ore Reserve statement above relating to underground reserves has been approved by Mr Andrew Cooper. Mr Andrew Cooper is a consultant working for Orelogy Group Pty Ltd and a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
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Mr Andrew Cooper has provided prior written consent to the issue of the Ore Reserve statement relating to undergound reserves in the form and context in which it appears in this annual report.
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COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT AND REFERENCES
The Information in this report that relates to Ore Reserves, Production Target and PFS for the Kathleen Valley Project is extracted from the ASX announcements “Updated Kathleen Valley Pre-Feasibility Study delivers substantial increase in NPV to $1.1 billion and a mine life to ~ 40 years” released on 9th October 2020 which is available on www.ltresources.com.au.
The Information in this report that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and metallurgical test work for the Kathleen Valley Project is extracted from the ASX announcement “Strong progress with Kathleen Valley Definitive Feasibility Study as ongoing work identifies further key project enhancements” released on the 8th April 2021 which is available on www.ltresources.com.au.
The Information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources for the Buldania Project is extracted from the ASX announcement “Liontown announces maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its 100%-owned Buldania Lithium Project, WA” released on the 8th November 2019 which is available on www.ltresources.com.au.
The Information in this report that relates to Exploration Results for the Buldania Project is extracted from the ASX announcement “Potential new growth drill targets defined at 100%-owned Buldania Lithium Project, WA” released on the 5th July 2021 which is available on www.ltresources.com.au.
The Information in this report that relates to Exploration Results for the Moora Gold-PGE-Nickel-Copper Project is extracted from the Minerals 260 Limited Prospectus dated 19th August 2021 which is available on www.ltresources.com.au.
The Information in this report relates to the Exploration Results firm the Koojan Gold-PGE-Nickle- Copper JV is extracted from the Minerals 260 Limited Prospectus dated 19th August 2021 which is available on www.ltresources.com.au.
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates or production targets or forecast financial information derived from a production target (as applicable) in the relevant market announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT
This report contains forward-looking statements which involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. These statements reflect current expectations, intentions or strategies regarding the future and assumptions based on currently available information. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties materialise, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary from the expectations, intentions and strategies described in this report.
No obligation is assumed to update forward looking statements if these beliefs, opinions and estimates should change or to reflect other future developments.
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TENEMENT SCHEDULE
(AS AT 6 OCTOBER 2021)
| Country | Project | Tenement No. | Registered Holder | Nature of Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Kathleen Valley | M36/264 LRL (Aust) Pty Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Liontown Resources Limited). M36/265 M36/459 M36/460 M36/696 E36/879 L36/236 L36/237 L36/248 L36/250 L36/251 L53/253 L53/254 L53/255 L53/256 |
100% - nickel clawback rights retained by other party |
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| 0% -pendingapplication | ||||
| 100% - all metal rights | ||||
| 100% | ||||
| 0% - pending application | ||||
| Buldania | E36/856 Avoca Resources Pty Ltd P36/1997 M63/647 M63/676 |
100% of rights to lithium and related metals secured by Lithium Rights Agreement |
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| 0% -pendingapplication | ||||
| E63/1660 LRL (Aust) Pty Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Liontown Resources Limited). |
100% | |||
| Toolebuc | EPM26490 Liontown Resources Limited EPM26491 EPM26492 EPM26494 EPM26495 |
100% |
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The Directors present their report together with the financial statements of the Group consisting of Liontown Resources Limited (‘Liontown Resources’ or ‘the Company’) and its controlled entities for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 and the independent auditor’s report thereon.
1. 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. Directors were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated.
| Mr Tim R B Goyder | |
|---|---|
| Non-Executive Chairman | |
| Experience: | Mr Goyder is an experienced mining executive with over 40 years’ |
| experience in the resource industry. He has been involved in the formation | |
| and management of a number of publicly listed companies and is currently | |
| Non-Executive Chairman of Chalice Mining Limited and the Chairman of | |
| DevEx Resources Limited. Mr Goyder was appointed as Non-Executive | |
| Chairman on 2 February 2006. | |
| Interests in shares, options and service | 328,515,585 ordinary shares |
| rights at the date of this report: | |
| Special responsibilities: | Member of the Remuneration Committee. |
| Directorships held in other listed entities | Mr Goyder is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Chalice Mining Limited |
| in the last three years: | (formerly Chalice Gold Mines Limited), Non-Executive Chairman of DevEx |
| Resources Limited and was previously a Non-Executive Director of Strike | |
| Energy Limited (resigned 31 December 2018). | |
| Mr Antonino Ottaviano (Appointed 5 May 2021) | |
| Managing Director | |
| Qualifications: | BEng (Mechanical), MBA |
| Experience: | Mr Ottaviano is a global mining executive, with over 30 years leading |
| operations across Australia, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Africa. Prior to | |
| joining Liontown, he held senior executive roles with two of the | |
| world’s largest mining companies, BHP and Rio Tinto, establishing a | |
| successful track record in Operations, M&A, project delivery and business | |
| transformation programs, most recently as Group Performance and | |
| Improvement Officer with BHP Limited. | |
| Interests in shares, options and service | Nil ordinary shares |
| rights at the date of this report: | 1,624,692 ordinary shares |
| 5,000,000 unlisted options | |
| 2,500,000 unlisted Sign-on performance rights | |
| 393,866 unlisted STI performance rights | |
| 1,181,600 unlisted LTI performance rights | |
| Special responsibilities: | None |
| Directorships held in other listed entities | None |
| in the last three years: |
| Mr David R Richards | |
|---|---|
| Technical Director | |
| Qualifications: | BSc (Hons), MAIG |
| Experience: | Mr Richards has over 40 years’ experience in mineral exploration in |
| Australia, Southeast Asia and western USA. His career includes exploration | |
| andresource definition foravariety ofgold and basemetaldeposit styles, |
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and he led the team that discovered the multi-million ounce, high grade Vera-Nancy gold deposits in North Queensland. He has held senior positions with Battle Mountain Australia Inc, Delta Gold Limited, AurionGold Limited and was Managing Director of ASX-listed Glengarry Resources Limited from 2003 - 2009. Mr Richards was appointed as Managing Director on 1 May 2010. On 5 May 2021, he transitioned from Managing Director and to Technical Director.
Interests in shares, options and service 22,661,067 ordinary shares rights at the date of this report: Special responsibilities: None Directorships held in other listed entities Mr Richards is a Non-Executive Director of Woomera Mining Limited in the last three years:
| Mr Anthony J Cipriano | |
|---|---|
| Independent Non-Executive Director | |
| Qualifications: | B.Bus, CA, GAICD |
| Experience: | Mr Cipriano is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years’ accounting, |
| corporate and finance experience. Mr Cipriano was formerly a senior | |
| partner at Deloitte and at the time of his retirement he was the Deloitte | |
| National Tax Leader for Energy & Resources and leader of its Western | |
| Australian Tax Practice. Mr Cipriano has significant experience working in | |
| the resource sector, and in particular dealing with corporate, legal and | |
| financial matters. Mr Cipriano was appointed as a Non-Executive Director | |
| on 1 July 2014. | |
| Interests in shares, options and service | 18,531,343 ordinary shares |
| rights at the date of this report: | 1,000,000 unlisted options |
| Special responsibilities: | Chairman of the Audit Committee, Chairman of the Remuneration |
| Committee. | |
| Directorships held in other listed entities | None |
| in the last three years: |
| Mr Russell C (Craig) Williams | |
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| Independent Non-Executive Director | |
| Qualifications: | BSc (Hons) |
| Experience: | Mr Williams is a Geologist with over 40 years’ experience in mineral |
| exploration and development. Mr Williams co-founded Equinox Minerals | |
| Limited in 1993 and was President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | |
| prior to Barrick Gold’s takeover of Equinox. He has been directly involved | |
| in several significant discoveries, including the Ernest Henry Deposit in | |
| Queensland and a series of gold deposits in Western Australia. In addition | |
| to his technical capabilities, Mr Williams also has extensive corporate | |
| management and financing experience. Mr Williams was appointed as a | |
| Non-Executive Director on 14 November 2006. | |
| Interests in shares, options and service | 29,767,343 ordinary shares |
| rights at the date of this report: | 1,000,000 unlisted options |
| Special responsibilities: | Member of the Audit Committee, Member of the Remuneration Committee. |
| Directorships held in other listed entities | Mr Williams is currently Chairman of OreCorp Limited. |
| in the last three years: |
| Mr Steven J M Chadwick | |
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| Independent Non-Executive Director | |
| Qualifications: | BAppSc, AusIMM |
| Experience: | Mr Chadwick has over 40 years' experience in the mining industry, |
| incorporating technical, operating and management roles, as well as a | |
| strongmetallurgicalbackground. Hewas afoundingDirectorof BCIron |
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| Limited and a former Managing Director of Coventry Resources, PacMin | |
|---|---|
| Mining Limited and Northern Gold Limited, prior to their corporate | |
| acquisitions. Mr Chadwick was also a Director of and consulted to major | |
| Canadian miner Teck Resources' Australian subsidiary for ten years. Mr | |
| Chadwick was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 10 January 2019. | |
| Interests in shares, options and service | 10,047,636 ordinary shares |
| rights at the date of this report: | |
| Special responsibilities: | None |
| Directorships held in other listed entities | Mr Chadwick is a Non-Executive Director of Lycopodium Limited and was |
| in the last three years: | previously an Executive Director of Quantum Graphite Limited (resigned 30 |
| November 2020). |
2. COMPANY SECRETARY
The names and details of the Company Secretary in office during the financial year and until the date of this report are as follows:
| Mr Clinton W McGhie (appointed 5 May 2021) | Mr Clinton W McGhie (appointed 5 May 2021) |
|---|---|
| Qualifications: | B.Com, CA, AGIA |
| Experience: | Mr McGhie is an experienced Chartered Accountant and Company |
| Secretary who commenced his career at a large international accounting | |
| firm and has since been involved with a number of ASX and AIM listed | |
| exploration and development companies operating in the resources sector, | |
| including Salt Lake Potash Limited, Berkeley Energia Limited and Sovereign | |
| Metals Limited. Mr McGhie is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of | |
| Australia (Chartered Secretary), and a Fellow of the Financial Services | |
| Institute of Australasia. |
Mr C E Hasson resigned as Company Secretary on 6 May 2021.
3. 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 were as follows:
| Directors’ | Audit | Risk | Remuneration | Nomination | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetings | Committee | Committee(1) | Committee | Committee(1) | |
| No. of meetings | |||||
| held: | 9 | 2 | - | 3 | - |
| No. of meetings | |||||
| attended: | |||||
| T R B Goyder | 9 | - | - | 3 | - |
| T Ottaviano(2) | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| D R Richards | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| C R Williams | 9 | 2 | - | 3 | - |
| A J Cipriano | 9 | 2 | - | 3 | - |
| S J M Chadwick | 9 | - | - | - | - |
(1) Given the current size and composition of the Board, the Company has not established a separate risk or nomination committee. The role of these committees are performed by the full Board and any matters to be dealt with by these committees are included in board meetings.
(2) Appointed as Managing Director on 5 May 2021 and was only eligible to attend one meeting.
4. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activities of the Company during the course of the financial year were mineral exploration and evaluation.
5. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
The Directors present the Operating and Financial Review of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2021. The information provided in this review forms part of the Director’s Report and provides information to assist users in assessing the operations, financial position and business strategies of the Group.
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OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Kathleen Valley Lithium & Tantalum Project:
An Updated Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), which builds on the previous study completed in December 2019, confirmed the technical and financial viability of a standalone 2Mtpa mining and processing operation.
A Downstream Scoping Study (DSS) leveraging off the PFS demonstrated the significant financial upside of an integrated mining, processing and refining operation based on the production of lithium hydroxide (LHM) or lithium sulphate (LSM) using SC6.0 from Kathleen Valley as feedstock.
Following the positive results from the PFS, Liontown commenced a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) focussed on SC6.0 production which is due for completion in Q4 2021. As part of the DFS, the Company investigated, and continues to investigate, a number of opportunities to enhance the financial metrics of the Project including Downstream Testwork and optimising mine scheduling and processing.
Buldania Lithium Project
Soil sampling undertaken during the year defined extensive, high-order anomalism for lithium and related metals adjacent to the existing Anna lithium deposit, highlighting a pipeline of exploration and growth opportunities in the area. Subsequent to year end a drilling program commenced designed to test the future resource potential of the broader area.
Moora and Koojan JV Gold-PGE*- Nickel-Copper Projects
The Moora Project and Koojan JV Projects, which are in the Julimar Region of southwest W.A., will form the cornerstone of Minerals 260 Limited – a new gold-PGE*-nickel-copper focused exploration company, proposed to be demerged from Liontown (Liontown shareholder approval obtained on 22 September 2021) and then as part on an Initial Public Offering (IPO) scheduled to be listed on the ASX in Q4 2021.
Maiden drilling at the Moora Project intersected gold plus a number of other significant intersections confirming potential for an economic discovery.
Initial geochemical sampling on previously unexplored Koojan JV Project defined multiple high order gold and/or PGE anomalies.
*PGE: Platinum Group Elements - palladium and platinum
Corporate
In May 2021 Senior mining executive Antonino Ottaviano commenced as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
During the year, Liontown successfully raised $12.5 million via a placement of 54,347,826 fully ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.23 per share. In addition, subsequent to year end, $52 million was raised via a placement of 68,420,000 fully ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.76 per share. The proceeds have been and will continue to be used to advance activities at Liontown’s projects.
In July 2020 Liontown received A$1.5 million (receivable at 30 June 2020), for the sale of the Bynoe Lithium Project in the Northern Territory (see LTR: ASX release 14th September 2017).
During the year, Liontown received 40,000,000 ordinary Shares in Lachlan Star Resources (LSA) along with a 1% net smelter return (NSR) for all minerals produced by LSA for the sale of the Killaloe Gold Project in Western Australia (see LSA: ASX release 9 April 2021 and LTR: ASX release 27 January 2021).
RESPONSE TO COVID
Due to the impact of COVID-19, Liontown continued to assess its strategic objectives and funding position to ensure that it can continue to maintain the development momentum at Kathleen Valley and other projects.
In line with its commitments to safeguard the health and well-being of its employees and contractors, Liontown introduced company-wide protocols consistent with the ongoing advice from the Government and health authorities. Liontown continues to monitor the advice to ensure its protocols remain relevant.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Group reported a net loss from continuing operations of $10.6 million for the year compared to the net loss of $12.8 million in 2020. Exploration and evaluation expenditure decreased by $4.1 million.
STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS
Cash and cash equivalents as at 30 June 2021 were $12.5 million (2020: $5.3 million). The net increase in cash of $7.2 million is primarily due to proceeds of $12.5 million received from a placement of 54,347,826 fully ordinary shares, combined with a decrease in exploration and evaluation expenditure payments and final receipt of $1.5m from the sale of the Bynoe Lithium Project.
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FINANCIAL POSITION
At balance date the group had net assets of $13.5 million (2020: net assets of $6.5 million), and an excess of current assets over current liabilities of $11.0 million (2020: excess of current assets over current liabilities of $6.3 million).
Current assets increased by 83% from $7.0 million as at 30 June 2020 to $12.8 million at 30 June 2021 due to an increase in cash from proceeds of capital raisings offset by a decrease in receivables largely due to the $1.5 million now received from Core Lithium. Current liabilities increased by 151% from $0.7 million at 30 June 2020 to $1.9 million at 30 June 2021 primarily due to an increase in trade payables, which have also increased by $1.1 million.
Outlook
The rising demand in the global market for lithium-ion batteries continues with consensus forecasts predicting exponential growth in battery demand driven by high environmental targets and incentivised transition to electric vehicles. Liontown is well-positioned to become a significant source of lithium supply and has accelerated the Kathleen Valley Project development timeline to take advantage of the rapid upturn in the lithium market and expected deficit in supply.
The Company’s primary objectives in the coming year at Kathleen Valley are the:
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Completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study in Q4 2021;
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Optimising mine planning and processing to ensure maximum economic benefits;
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Further progress Downstream Studies;
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Advancing commercial offtake and funding arrangements;
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Final Investment Decision; and
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Committing to longer lead items and processes as soon as possible to enable production to begin within 3 years.
Consistent with it its corporate strategy to focus on battery metals, the Company will also continue to advance the Buldania Lithium Project in southeast Western Australia where new drill targets have been defined with the potential to expand the current resource base.
Exploration during the year confirmed the potential for the Moora and Koojan JV Projects located in the Julimar region of southwest Western Australia to host economic precious and base metal mineralisation. Given the Company’s focus of its advanced lithium projects, Liontown has decided to demerge its non-lithium assets into a new Company – Minerals 260 Limited – and together with an IPO seek a separate listing on the ASX. This will enhance the potential for Liontown shareholders to receive maximum value from the current non-lithium asset portfolio while ensuring adequate resourcing and prioritisation is directed towards the Moora and Koojan JV Projects.
Liontown is also strongly committed to maintaining high ESG standards with a focus on returning a positive financial outcome
while:
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Minimising carbon emissions, water usage and land disturbance;
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Engaging meaningfully with the Traditional Owners and other local stakeholders; and
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Ensuring corporate governance is consistent with industry best practices.
The Company’s Climate strategy is expected to be announced prior to a Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Kathleen Valley development.
6. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS
There were no significant changes to the state of affairs other than those noted elsewhere in this financial report.
7. DIVIDENDS
No dividends were declared or paid during the period and the Directors recommend that no dividend be paid.
8. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
On 5 July 2021, the Company announced new exploration targets at the Buldania project following soil sampling which defined extensive, high-order anomalisms for lithium (and related metals) adjacent to the existing Anna lithium deposit.
On 14 July 2021 the Company announced the issue 68,420,000 ordinary shares at $0.76 to raise $52 million to fund accelerated development of the Kathleen Valley Project, strategies to optimise operating and capital costs, advancement of downstream strategy, further exploration and drilling at Buldania and general working capital.
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On 14 July 2021, the Company announced that a second phase of geochemical sampling at the Koojan JV had confirmed previously identified PGE and gold anomalies and also defined a number of new targets. These latest results will optimize planning of ground geophysical surveys designed to prioritise targets for drill testing.
On 31 July 2021, the Company entered into a royalty termination agreement with Ramelius Resources for payment of $30.25m cash to terminate the Kathleen Valley Royalty held by Ramelius. The termination of the royally will further enhance the Project’s future operating costs.
On 10 August 2021, the Company announced that it completed the transaction with Lachlan Star (ASX: LSA) which gives the Company the right to acquire 51% interest in the Koojan Project. The Company can acquire 51% equity in the Koojan Project by spending $4m on exploration within 5 years with a minimum commitment of $500,000 before having the right to withdraw.
On 19 August 2021, the Company announced that, subject to conditions precedent, it will Demerge its subsidiaries Minerals 260 Ltd and ERL Pty Ltd from the Company via an in-specie distribution (Demerger). These subsidiaries currently hold 100% of the Moora Gold-Nickel-Copper-PGE Project, an option to earn a 51% interest in the Koojan Gold-Nickel-CopperPGE Project, the Dingo Rocks Project and tenement applications at Yalwest. On 19 August 2021, a prospectus was lodged with ASIC in relation to the proposed IPO of Minerals 260 (following its Demerger), seeking to raise a minimum of $15,000,000 and a maximum of $30,000,000. On 22 September 2021, shareholder approval was obtained to proceed with the Demerger. The proposed transactions are planned to be completed in October 2021.
No other matters or circumstances have arisen since 30 June 2021 that have significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future financial years.
9. LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS
There are no likely developments that will impact on the Company other than as disclosed elsewhere in this report.
10. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
During the financial year, the Company paid a premium under a contract insuring all Directors and Officers of the Company against liability incurred in that capacity. Disclosure of the nature of liabilities insured and the premium is subject to a confidentiality clause under the contract of insurance.
11. PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY
No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
The Company is subject to material environmental regulation in respect to its exploration and evaluation activities. The Company aims to ensure the appropriate standard of environmental care is achieved, and in doing so, that it is aware of and is compliant with all environmental legislation. The Directors of the Company are not aware of any breach of environmental legislation for the period under review.
13. NON-AUDIT SERVICES
During the year HLB Mann Judd, the Company’s auditor, other than review of ASX Quarterly 5B announcements, performed no other services in addition to their statutory audit duties.
14. OPTIONS, SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE RIGHTS GRANTED OVER UNISSUED SHARES
(a) Options
At the date of this report 12,333,334 fully paid ordinary shares of the Company are under option on the following terms and conditions:
| Number | |
|---|---|
| Exercisable at $0.1122 each on or before 16 March 2023 | 3,333,334 |
| Exercisable at $0.15 each on or before 4 June 2023 | 2,000,000 |
| Exercisable at $0.30 each on or before 25 November 2023 | 2,000,000 |
| Exercisable at $0.54 each on or before 9 February 2023 | 2,500,000 |
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| Number | |
|---|---|
| Exercisable at $0.58 each on or before 9 February 2024 | 2,500,000 |
| Total Options | 12,333,334 |
(b) Performance Rights
At the date of this report 6,386,948 fully paid ordinary shares of the Company are under performance rights on the following terms and conditions:
| Number | |
|---|---|
| Sign on Performance Rights Expire on 1 July2023, with a nil exercise price | 1,250,000 |
| Sign on Performance Rights Expire on 1 July 2024, with a nil exercise price | 1,250,000 |
| Short Term Incentive Performance Rights Expire 30 June 2023, nil exercise price | 971,736 |
| LongTerm Incentive Performance Rights Expire 30 June 2025, nil exercise price | 2,915,212 |
| Total Performance Rights | 6,386,948 |
(c) Service Rights
At the date of this report, Nil service rights were on issue.
15. REMUNERATION REPORT - AUDITED
(a) Introduction
This remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2021 outlines remuneration arrangements in place for Directors and other members of the Key Management Personnel (“KMP”) of Liontown Resources in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act) and its regulations. This information has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Act.
The remuneration report details the remuneration for KMP who are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether executive or otherwise) of the parent company. KMP’s during or since year end were:
(i) Directors
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T Goyder (Chairman)
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T Ottaviano (CEO and Managing Director - appointed CEO on 1 May 2021 and Managing Director on 5 May 2021)
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D Richards (Technical Director)
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C Williams (Non-executive Director)
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A Cipriano (Non-executive Director)
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S Chadwick (Non-executive Director)
(ii) Executives
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A Smits (COO)
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C Hasson (CFO)
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C McGhie (Company Secretary) (appointed 5 May 2021)
There were no other changes to KMP after the reporting date and before the date the financial report was authorised for issue.
(b) Remuneration philosophy
The performance of the Company depends upon the quality of the Directors and executives. The philosophy of the Company in determining remuneration levels is to set competitive remuneration packages to attract and retain high calibre employees and to link a significant component of executive rewards to shareholder value creation. The size, nature and financial strength of the Company is also taken into account when setting remuneration levels so as to ensure that the operations of the Company remain sustainable.
(c) Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee consists of Mr Cipriano (Chairman), Mr Goyder and Mr Williams (all Non-Executive Directors). Prior to this date, the Board performed the role of the Remuneration Committee. The Remuneration Committee is
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responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the Directors, the Managing Director, and any Executives.
Details of the Remuneration Committees Charter can be found at the Company’s website www.ltresources.com.au.
Use of Remuneration consultants
To ensure the Remuneration committee is fully informed when making remuneration decisions, the Remuneration Committee may seek external advice, as it requires, on remuneration policies and practices. Remuneration consultants can be engaged by, and report directly to, the Committee. In selecting remuneration consultants, the committee would consider potential conflicts of interest and independence from the Group’s KMP and other executives. Given the recent growth in the company, the Remuneration Committee has sought some advice from external consultants in relation to remuneration benchmarking for Executives and Non-executive directors as well as the structure and design of incentive based remuneration. This did not involve providing the Remuneration Committee with any remuneration recommendations as defined by the Corporations Act 2001. As a result, the Remuneration committee recommended changes as to the quantum and structure of KMP remuneration which become effective in May 2021.
Remuneration Report approval at 2020 Annual General Meeting
The Remuneration Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 received positive shareholder support at the 2020 Annual General Meeting with a vote of 99.84% in favour.
(d) Remuneration structure
In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive and executive remuneration is separate and distinct.
Non-Executive Director remuneration
The Board recognises the importance of attracting and retaining talented non-executive Directors and aims to remunerate these Directors in line with fees paid to Directors of companies of a similar size and complexity in the mining and exploration industry. The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level that provides the Company with the ability to attract and retain Directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost that is acceptable to shareholders.
The Company’s Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate fees to be paid to non-executive directors for their role as a Director are to be approved by shareholders at a general meeting. At the Company’s 2018 AGM, Shareholders approved an aggregate amount of fees up to $500,000 per year (including superannuation).
The amount of total compensation apportioned amongst Directors is reviewed annually and the Board considers advice from external shareholders as well as the fees paid to non-executive directors of comparable companies when undertaking the annual review process. Given the current stage of development of the company’s operations and planned future direction the Board will seek to increase the non-executive pool at the 2021 AGM.
The remuneration of non-executive directors consists of directors’ fees, consulting fees (where applicable) and an entitlement to an additional fee of $5,475 (inclusive of superannuation) per annum for members of the Audit Committee to recognise additional time commitment required for the Audit Committee. The members of the Remuneration Committee do not receive any additional fees.
The Non-Executive Directors are not entitled to receive retirement benefits and, at the discretion of the Board, may participate in the Employee Securities Incentive Scheme (“Scheme”) (refer below for further details of the Scheme), subject to approvals required by shareholders.
The Board considers it may be appropriate to issue options to Non-Executive Directors given the current nature of the Company as, until profits are generated, conservation of cash reserves remain a high priority. Any options issued to Directors will require separate shareholder approval.
Use of Non-Executive Directors as consultants
Apart from their duties as Directors, some Non-Executive Directors may undertake work for the Company on a consultancy basis pursuant to the terms of any consultancy services agreement. The nature of the consultancy work may vary depending on the expertise of the relevant Non-Executive Director. Under the terms of any consultancy agreements Non-Executive Directors would receive a daily rate or a monthly retainer for the work performed at a rate comparable to market rates that they would otherwise receive for their consultancy services.
During the year, Mr Chadwick received fees for his consultancy services of $49,000 (30 June 2020: $47,600).
During the year, Mr Cipriano received fees for his consultancy services of $87,500 (30 June 2020: $Nil).
No fees were paid to other Non-Executive Directors under consultancy services agreements.
Executive remuneration
The Company’s executive remuneration strategy is designed to attract, motivate and retain high performance individuals and align the interests of executives and shareholders. Remuneration consists of fixed remuneration and variable remuneration (comprising short-term and long-term incentive schemes).
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Fixed remuneration
Fixed remuneration is reviewed on an annual basis by the Remuneration Committee and the Board and generally consists of a review of relevant comparative remuneration in the market and, where appropriate, external advice is sought on policies and practices.
Variable remuneration
Variable remuneration is reviewed on an annual basis by the Remuneration Committee and the Board and generally consists of a review of relevant comparative remuneration in the market and, where appropriate, external advice is sought on policies and practices.
Short-term incentive schemes
The Company may issue equity securities (i.e., options, service rights or performance rights) under the Employee Securities Incentive Scheme (“Scheme”) to attract, motivate and retain Directors, employees and consultants of the Company and to provide an opportunity to participate in the growth of the Company. The Scheme was last approved by Shareholders at the 2018 AGM.
Under the Scheme, the Company can issue either share options or rights, and generally, the Company believes that the issue of share options or rights in the Company aligns the interests of Directors, employees and shareholders alike. In addition to vesting service periods, performance hurdles are set on performance rights issued to Executives in certain circumstances. No performance hurdles are set on options issued to executives, other than vesting service periods in certain circumstances, however the Company believes that as options are issued at a price in excess of the Company’s current share price at the date of issue of those options, there is an inherent performance hurdle as the share price of the Company’s shares has to increase before any reward can accrue to the executive.
Short-term performance rights will vest to the extent the Board, using its discretion, determines that the short-term incentive criteria have been satisfied.
The Company currently has no formal performance related remuneration policy which governs the payment of annual cash bonuses upon meeting pre-determined performance targets. However, the Board may consider performance related remuneration in the form of cash or share based payments when they consider these to be warranted. There were no bonuses paid to or received by executives in the years ended 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.
Long-term incentive Schemes
The Company may issue equity securities (i.e., options or performance rights) under the Employee Securities Incentive Scheme (“Scheme”) to attract, motivate and retain Directors, employees and consultants of the Company and to provide an opportunity to participate in the growth of the Company. The Scheme was last approved by Shareholders at the 2018 AGM.
Under the Scheme, the Company can issue either share options or rights, and generally, the Company believes that the issue of share options or rights in the Company aligns the interests of Directors, employees and shareholders alike. In addition to vesting service periods, performance hurdles are set on performance rights issued to executives in certain circumstances.
Long-term performance rights will vest to the extent the Board, using its sole discretion, determines that the long-term incentive criteria have been satisfied.
Service Rights
During the year service rights were issued to certain KMP in lieu of the payment of a portion of the cash salary or fees otherwise payable. Service rights were used as a measure to conserve cash in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Service rights vested at the end of relevant quarter.
Link between performance and executive remuneration
The focus of executive remuneration over the financial year was fixed remuneration, options and performance rights under the Scheme (i.e., growing the value of Company as reflected through share price) which seeks to ensure that executive remuneration is appropriately aligned with the Business strategy and shareholder interests.
The performance over the last 5 years is as follows:
| 30 June 2017 | 30 June 2018 | 30 June 2019 | 30 June 2020 | 30 June 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share price ($) 0.009 0.028 0.100 0.105 0.850 |
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| Market Capitalisation ($) 8,913,066 30,911,649 153,288,520 179,684,946 1,382,523,586 |
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(e) Remuneration of Key Management Personnel
The table below shows the fixed and variable remuneration for key management personnel.
| Post- |
Total | Proportion of remuneration performance based |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Short-term benefits | employment benefits |
Long term incentives | |||||||
| Salary & fees | Consultancy fees | Service Rights | Other amounts(2) | Performance Rights(9) |
Superannuation | Options(3) | Performance Rights(9) |
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| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | % | |
| Directors T Goyder 34,589 - 133,015 6,636 - 3,286 - - 177,526 - |
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| T Ottaviano(7) 87,519 - - 10,193 19,493 8,314 709,207 126,223 960,949 89 |
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| D Richards 249,354 - 31,031 35,949 - 21,063 - - 337,397 - |
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| C Williams 9,278 - 35,677 6,636 - 881 154,862 - 207,334 75 |
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| A Cipriano(8) 9,278 87,500 35,677 6,636 - 881 154,862 - 294,834 53 |
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| S Chadwick(1) 8,789 49,000 30,867 6,636 - - 193,577 - 288,869 67 Executives A Smits(4) 207,801 - 58,871 35,226 8,814 19,741 202,143 9,434 542,030 41 |
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| C Hasson(5) 198,451 - 32,379 16,833 6,645 18,853 160,280 7,112 440,553 40 |
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| C McGhie(7) 44,551 - - 4,841 6,495 4,232 - 6,951 67,070 20 |
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| Total 849,610 136,500 357,517 129,586 41,447 77,251 1,574,931 149,720 3,316,562 - |
| Post- | Total | Proportion of remuneration performance based |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| employment | Long term | |||||||
| 2020 | Short-term benefits | benefits |
incentives |
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| Salary & fees | Consultancy fees | Service Rights | Other amounts(2) | Superannuation | Options(3) | |||
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | % | |
| Directors | ||||||||
| T Goyder 103,767 - 49,402 3,381 9,858 138,021 304,429 45 |
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| D Richards 243,150 - 44,022 15,317 23,099 230,034 555,622 41 |
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| C Williams 27,832 - 13,251 3,381 2,644 92,014 139,122 66 |
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| A Cipriano 27,832 - 13,251 3,381 2,644 92,014 139,122 66 |
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| S Chadwick(1) 26,368 47,000 11,464 3,381 - 92,014 180,227 51 |
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| Executives | ||||||||
| A Smits(4) 50,000 - 40,807 41,936 4,750 239,916 377,409 64 |
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| C Hasson(5) 12,235 - 10,016 398 1,162 13,694 37,505 37 |
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| R Hacker(6) - - - 3,141 - 84,027 87,168 96 |
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| Total 491,184 47,000 182,213 74,316 44,157 981,734 1,820,604 - |
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(1) Mr Chadwick receives Directors’ fees and consulting fees via a consultancy agreement with the company. Amounts are billed based on normal market rates for such consultancy services and were due and payable under normal payment terms. Either party may terminate the agreement by providing one months’ notice.
(2) Other amounts, where applicable, includes the cost to the Company of providing time off in lieu, annual leave, long service leave, fringe benefits and the attributable non-cash benefit applied by virtue of the Company’s Directors and Officers Liability policy.
(3) The fair value of the options is calculated using a Black-Scholes valuation model and allocated to each reporting period starting from grant date to vesting date.
(4) Mr Smits commenced as COO on 16 March 2020.
(5) Mr Hasson commenced as CFO on 4 June 2020.
(6) Mr Hacker did not receive any salary and wages for the 2020 financial year as Mr Hacker is remunerated by Chalice Mining Limited and his services are recovered through a corporate services agreement between the Company and Chalice Mining Limited. Mr Hacker ceased as CFO on 4 June 2020.
(7) Mr Ottaviano commenced as CEO on 1 May 2021 and Managing Director on 5 May 2021 and Mr McGhie was appointed Company Secretary on 5 May 2021. (8) Mr Cipriano entered into a consultancy agreement with the Company to provide corporate , financial advisory and general support services through a consultancy agreement (as disclosed to ASX on 12 May 2021). Amounts are billed on normal market rates for such consultancy services are were due and payable under normal payment terms. Either party may terminate the agreement by providing one months’ notice.
(9) The fair value of performance rights was calculated by an Independent expert and allocated to each reporting period starting from the grant date to vesting date.
(f) Key Management Personnel Shareholdings
The relevant interest of each of the key management personnel in the share capital of the Company was:
| Held at | On | Net | On exercise | Balance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance | commencement |
exercise |
Acquisitions/ |
of Service | 30 June | |
| 1July 2020 | date (5) | of options | (Disposals) (1) |
Rights | 2021 | |
| No. shares | No. shares | No. | No. shares | No. Shares | No. shares | |
| shares | ||||||
| Directors | ||||||
| T Goyder 309,188,646 - 3,000,000 15,195,652 1,131,287 328,515,585 |
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| T Ottaviano(5) - - - - - - |
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| D Richards 5,367,800 - 15,000,000 (1,256,522) 714,789 19,826,067 |
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| C Williams 21,964,080 - 7,500,000 - 303,435 29,767,515 |
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| A Cipriano 10,477,908 - 5,500,000 250,000 303,435 16,531,343 |
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| S Chadwick 8,100,328 - 2,000,000 434,783 262,525 10,797,636 |
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| Executives | ||||||
| A Smits 40,000 - - - 732,963 772,963 |
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| C Hasson 100,000 - - (250,000) 386,126 236,126 |
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| C McGhie(5) - - - - - - |
| Held at | On | Net | Held at | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance | Balance | |||||
| commencement | exercise | Acquisitions/ | resignation | |||
| 1July 2019 | date (2)(3)(4) | of options | (Disposals) (1) |
date (4) |
30 June 2020 | |
| No. shares | No. shares | No. shares | No. shares | No. shares | No. shares | |
| Directors | ||||||
| T Goyder 281,421,980 - 10,000,000 17,766,666 - 309,188,646 |
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| D Richards 5,117,800 - - 250,000 - 5,367,800 |
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| C Williams 20,095,747 - - 1,868,333 - 21,964,080 |
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| A Cipriano 9,144,575 - - 1,333,333 - 10,477,908 |
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| S Chadwick 6,766,995 - - 1,333,333 - 8,100,328 |
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| Executives | ||||||
| A Smits(2) - 40,000 - - - 40,000 |
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| C Hasson(3) - 100,000 - - - 100,000 |
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| R Hacker(4) 6,250,000 - - (871,893) 5,378,107 - |
(1) Acquisitions/ Disposals refer to shares purchased and sold on the open market or via participation in the Company’s capital raisings that have taken place during the year.
(2) Mr Smits commenced as COO on 16 March 2020. (3) Mr Hasson commenced as CFO on 4 June 2020.
(4) Mr Hacker ceased as CFO on 4 June 2020.
(5) Mr Ottaviano was appointed CEO on 1 May 2021 and Managing Director on 5 May 2021 and Mr McGhie was appointed Company Secretary on 5 May 2021.
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(g) Share-based Payments
As outlined in the Remuneration Report, Directors, key employees and consultants may be eligible to participate in equitybased compensation schemes via the Employee Securities Incentive Plan (“Scheme”).
Options
Under the terms and conditions of the Scheme, options issued allow the holder the right to subscribe to one fully paid ordinary share. Any option not exercised before expiry will lapse on the expiry date.
During the reporting period, 10,750,000 options were granted to Directors and other KMP and those options have been valued using the Black-Scholes option valuation method. The following table lists the inputs to the model:
| Director | Executive | Executive | Executive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option class: | O20 | O21 | O22 | O23 |
| Grant date 25 November 2020 10 February2021 10 February2021 10 February2021 |
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| Dividend yield Nil Nil Nil Nil |
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| Expected volatility 93% 98% 98% 98% |
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| Risk-free interest rate 0.11% 0.09% 0.09% 0.10% |
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| Expected life of options (years) 3 2 2 3 |
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| Exercise price $0.30 $0.50 $0.54 $0.58 |
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| Grant date share price $0.275 $0.410 $0.410 $0.410 |
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| Expiry date 25 November 2023 9 February 2023 9 February 2023 9 February 2024 |
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| Number 3,250,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 |
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| Fair value atgrant date $0.155 $0.189 $0.181 $0.218 |
There are no participating rights or entitlements inherent in the options and the holders will not be entitled to participate in new issues of capital offered to shareholders during the currency of the options. All shares allotted upon the exercise of options will rank pari passu in all respect with other shares.
The below table shows a reconciliation of the number of options held by each KMP during the year:
| Balance 1 July 2020 |
Held at commencement date |
Granted as remuneration |
Grant date | Options Exercised |
Held at date of resignation |
Balance 30 June 2021 |
Vested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ||||||||
| No. | No. | No. | No. | No. | No. | No. | % | |
| Directors | ||||||||
| T Goyder 3,000,000 - - - (3,000,000) - - - |
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| T Ottaviano(4) N/A - 7,500,000 10/2/2021 - - 7,500,000 33% |
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| D Richards 20,000,000 - - - (15,000,000) - 5,000,000 100% |
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| C Williams 7,500,000 - 1,000,000 25/11/2020 (7,500,000) - 1,000,000 100% |
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| A Cipriano 7,500,000 - 1,000,000 25/11/2020 (5,500,000) - 3,000,000 100% |
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| S Chadwick 2,000,000 - 1,250,000 25/11/2020 (2,000,000) - 1,250,000 100% |
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| Executives | ||||||||
| A Smits(1) 10,000,000 - - - - - 10,000,000 67% |
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| C Hasson(2) 4,000,000 - - - - - 4,000,000 58% |
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| C McGhie(4) N/A - - - - - - - |
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| Balance 1 July 2019 |
Held at commencement date |
Granted as remuneration |
Grant Date | Options Exercised | Held at date of resignation |
Balance 30 June 2020 |
Vested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ||||||||
| No. | No. | No. | No. | No. | No. | No. | % | |
| Directors | ||||||||
| T Goyder 10,000,000 - 3,000,000 27/11/2019 (10,000,000) - 3,000,000 100% |
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| D Richards 15,000,000 - 5,000,000 27/11/2019 - - 20,000,000 100% |
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| C Williams 5,500,000 - 2,000,000 27/11/2019 - - 7,500,000 100% |
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| A Cipriano 5,500,000 - 2,000,000 27/11/2019 - - 7,500,000 100% |
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| S Chadwick - - 2,000,000 27/11/2019 - - 2,000,000 100% |
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| Executives | ||||||||
| A Smits(1) - - 10,000,000 16/03/2020 - - 10,000,000 33% |
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| C Hasson(2) - 2,000,000 2,000,000 5/06/2020 - - 4,000,000 0% |
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| R Hacker(3) 6,000,000 - 2,000,000 27/09/2019 - 8,000,000 n/a 75% |
(1) Mr Smits commenced as COO on 16 March 2020.
(2) Mr Hasson commenced as CFO on 4 June 2020.
(3) Mr Hacker ceased as CFO on 4 June 2020.
(4) Mr Ottaviano was appointed CEO on 1 May 2021 and Managing Director on 5 May 2021 and Mr McGhie was appointed Company Secretary on 5 May 2021.
Service Rights
During the year service rights were issued to the KMP listed below, in lieu of the payment of a portion of the cash salary or fees otherwise payable. Service rights have been used as a measure to conserve cash in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Service rights vest at the end of the quarter in which they are issued. The fair value of the service rights granted has been determined using the share price at the grant date.
The below table shows a reconciliation of the number of service rights held by each KMP during the year:
| Held at | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance | commencement |
Granted as | Service Rights | Balance | |
| 2021 | 1 July 2020 | date | remuneration | Exercised |
30 June 2021 |
| Directors | |||||
| T Goyder 470,497 - 660,790 (1,131,287) - |
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| T Ottaviano(4) - - - - - |
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| D Richards 419,255 - 295,534 (714,789) - |
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| C Williams 126,197 - 177,238 (303,435) - |
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| A Cipriano 126,197 - 177,238 (303,435) - |
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| S Chadwick 109,183 - 153,342 (262,525) - |
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| Executives | |||||
| A Smits(1) 340,062 - 392,901 (732,963) - |
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| C Hasson(2) 170,031 - 216,095 (386,126) - |
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| C McGhie(4) - - - - - |
| Held at | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance | commencement |
Granted as | Service Rights | Balance | |
| 2020 | 1 July 2019 | date | remuneration | Exercised |
30 June 2020 |
| Directors | |||||
| T Goyder - - 470,497 - 470,497 |
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| D Richards - - 419,255 - 419,255 |
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| C Williams - - 126,197 - 126,197 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance | Balance | ||||
| commencement | Granted as | Service Rights | |||
| 2020 | 1 July 2019 | date | remuneration | Exercised |
30 June 2020 |
| A Cipriano - - 126,197 - 126,197 |
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| S Chadwick - - 109,183 - 109,183 |
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| Executives | |||||
| A Smits(1) - - 340,062 - 340,062 |
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| C Hasson(2) - 170,031 - - 170,031 |
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| R Hacker(3) - - - - - |
(1) Mr Smits commenced as COO on 16 March 2020.
(2) Mr Hasson commenced as CFO on 4 June 2020.
(3) Mr Hacker ceased as CFO on 4 June 2020.
(4) Mr Ottaviano was appointed CEO on 1 May 2021 and Managing Director on 5 May 2021 and Mr McGhie was appointed Company Secretary on 5 May 2021
(h) Performance Rights
During the year, 2,500,000 sign-on performance rights (vesting subject only to remaining employed at vesting date), 971,736 STI performance rights and 2,915,212 LTI performance rights were issued to the KMP listed below, and other executives. As at 30 June 2021, the 6,386,948 performance rights were on issue to certain directors and employees with certain objectives required to be met (including both market, non-market based and employment status) in order to vest, at the discretion of the Board, have expiry dates as listed below and a nil exercise price.
STI and LTI Opportunities as a Percentage of FAR
| From 1 May 2021 | From 1 May 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total STI and LTI | STI | LTI | |
| % of FAR | % of FAR | % of FAR | |
| CEO | 100% | 25% | 75% |
| COO | 80% | 20% | 60% |
| Other Executive KMP | 70% | 17.5% | 52.5% |
FAR: Fixed Annual Remuneration consisting of base salary plus superannuation.
In valuing the performance rights, the company engaged an Independent expert to determine the fair value of these rights at grant date. The determining non-market criteria are listed below, probabilities were applied to meeting these criteria. The Board monitors the relative STI and LTI criteria relative to KMP and other executives’ performance in determining the ongoing probability of what portion of LTI and STI are expected to vest.
Refer to the below table for the inputs to the Black Scholes option-pricing model for performance rights granted during the year:
| Sign on | Sign on | STI Performance | LTI Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Performance |
Performance Rights | Rights | Rights | |
| Rights - Tranche 1 | - Tranche 2 | |||
| Grant date 4 May 2021 4 May 2021 4 May 2021 4 May 2021 |
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| Dividendyield Nil Nil Nil Nil |
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| Expected volatility 90% 90% 90% 90% |
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| Risk-free interest rate 0.080% 0.080% 0.080% 0.105% |
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| Expected life of options (years) 2.16 3.16 2.16 4.16 |
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| Exercise price Nil Nil Nil Nil |
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| Grant date share price $0.400 $0.400 $0.400 $0.400 |
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| Expirydate 1 July2023 1 July2024 30 June 2023 30 June 2025 |
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| Number 1,250,000 1,250,000 971,736 2,915,212 |
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| Fair value at grant date $0.400 $0.400 $0.218 -$0.400 $0.264 - $0.400 |
All performance rights, once vested have a nil exercise price. All performance rights that do not vest will lapse. Where a holder of performance rights ceases to be an employee of the group, any unvested performance rights will lapse, except in limited circumstances that are approved by the Board on a case-by-case basis.
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There are no participating rights or entitlements inherent in the performance rights and the holders will not be entitled to participate in new issues of capital offered to shareholders during the currency of the performance rights. All shares allotted upon the exercise of performance rights will rank pari passu in all respect with other shares.
The below table shows a reconciliation of the number of performance rights held by each KMP during the year:
| Balance 1 July 2020 |
Held at commencement date |
Granted as remuneration – Sign on rights |
Granted as Remuneration - STI |
Granted as remuneration - LTI |
Performance Rights Exercised |
Performance Rights Exercised |
Balance 30 June 2021 |
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| T Goyder - - - - - - - |
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| T Ottaviano(1) - - 2,500,000 393,866 1,181,600 - 4,075,466 |
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| D Richards - - - - - - - |
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| C Williams - - - - - - - |
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| A Cipriano - - - - - - - |
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| S Chadwick - - - - - - - |
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| A Smits - - - 178,096 534,289 - 712,375 |
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| C Hasson - - - 134,257 402,771 - 537,028 |
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| C McGhie(1) - - - 131,260 393,781 - 525,041 |
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| (1) Mr Ottaviano was appointed CEO on 1 May 2021 and Managing Director on 5 May 2021 and Mr McGhie was appointed Company Secretary on 5 May 2021 Short Term Rights Incentive Details – 1 May 2021 to 30 June 2022 |
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| Performance Conditions Category |
Performance Conditions will be assessed against Board criteria relating to: | Max Percentage Upon Vesting |
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| ESG and H&S Objectives |
(i) No material incidents resulting in loss of access or commercial delays (ii) Zero fatalities (iii) Lost time injury frequency rates (iv) No material environmental incidents (v) Mining Cooperation Agreements In the event there is one or more breaches of assessed objectives, Board discretion will be applied to reduce the allocation of any incentive commensurate with the nature and severity of any breach. |
15% | |||||||
| Project Study Advancements |
(i) Kathleen Valley DFS against Board criteria (ii) Advancement of Kathleen Valley Engineering and Design (iii) ESG targets Board discretion to be applied in allocating the incentive. |
25% | |||||||
| Commercial Achievements |
(i) Offtake arrangements (ii) Downstream opportunities (iii) Project funding Board discretion to be applied in allocating the incentive. |
35% |
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| Shareholder Return Milestones |
Total Shareholder Return (TSR) will be assessed on a both an Absolute and Relative basis. Absolute Total Shareholder Return (TSR) - 12.5% Allocation • 0% allocation, if Absolute TSR <20% • Pro-rata allocation, if Absolute TSR between 20% - 50% • 100%, allocation if Absolute TSR >50% Relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) - 12.5% Allocation • Below 50th percentile, 0% allocation • Between 50th and 75th percentile, pro-rata allocation • At or above 75th percentile, 100% of allocation TSR measurement period is between 1 May 2021 and 30 June 2022 using 20 day- VWAP relative to a comparator group of 21 companies |
25% |
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Long-Term Rights Incentive Details – 1 May 2021 – 30 June 2024
| Performance Conditions Category |
Performance Conditions will be assessed against Board criteria relating to: | Max Percentage Upon Vesting |
|---|---|---|
| ESG and H&S Milestones |
(i) Permits and licences for commencement of Kathleen Valley operation (ii) Lost time injury frequency rates (iii) ESG objectives In the event there is one or more breaches of the stated objectives, the Board will exercise its discretion to reduce the allocation of any incentive commensurate with the nature and severity of any breach. |
15% |
| Strategic & Commercial Achievements |
(i) Offtake arrangements (ii) Downstream opportunities (iii) Project funding (iv) Project advancement Board discretion to be applied in allocating this incentive. |
35% |
| Shareholder Return Milestones |
Total Shareholder Return (TSR) will be assessed on both an Absolute and Relative basis. Absolute Total Shareholder Return (TSR) - 25% Allocation • 0%, if Absolute TSR <50% • Pro-rata, if Absolute TSR between 50% - 100% • 100% allocation, if Absolute TSR >100% Relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) - 25% Allocation • Below 50th percentile, 0% allocation • Between 50th and 75th percentile, pro-rata, allocation • At or above 75th percentile, 100% of allocation TSR measurement period is between 1 May 2021 and 30 June 2024 using 20 day- VWAP. Relative to a comparator group of 21 companies. |
50% |
Comparator Group
The Comparator Group of companies against which the TSR of Liontown (as at 1 May 2021) are to be measured against are:
| Company | Ticker | Company | Ticker |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ Minerals Limited | ASX:AVZ | Core Lithium Limited | ASX:CXO |
| Critical Elements Lithium Corp | TSXV:CRE | European Lithium Limited | ASX:EUR |
| European Metal Holdings Limited | ASX:EMH | GalaxyResources Limited | ASX:GXY |
| IGO Limited | ASX:IGO | Infinity Lithium Corporation Limited | ASX:INF |
| Ioneer Limited | ASX:INR | Lepidico Limited | ASX:LPD |
| Lithium Australia NL | ASX:LIT | Mincor Resources Limited | ASX:MCR |
| Neometals Limited | ASX:NMT | Orocobre Limited | ASX:ORE |
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| Piedmont Lithium Inc | ASX:PLL | Pilbara Minerals Limited | ASX:PLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Resources Limited | ASX:PSC | Sayona MiningLimited | ASX:SYA |
| Sigma Lithium Resources Corp | TSXV:SGMA | Syrah Resources Limited | ASX:SYR |
| Vulcan Energy Resources Limited | ASX:VUL |
The Comparator Group of Companies will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Vesting of Rights and Expiry Dates
Sign-on Performance Rights
Sign-on performance rights will vest upon the following condition:
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1,250,000 performance rights (expiring 1 July 2023) vest on continued employment of the CEO/Managing Director until 1 July 2022 for nil consideration; and
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1,250,000 performance rights (expiring 1 July 2024) vest on continued employment of the CEO/Managing Director until 1 July 2023 for nil consideration.
STI Performance Rights
The 917,736 STI performance rights (expiring 30 June 2023) vest upon non-market conditions disclosed in the above tables and upon board discretion for nil consideration.
LTI Performance Rights
The 2,915,212 LTI performance rights (expire 30 June 2025) vest upon non-market conditions disclosed in the above tables and upon board discretion for nil consideration.
(i) Employment Contracts
Remuneration arrangements for KMP are generally formalised in employment agreements. Details of these contracts are provided below.
| Employment | |||
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| Name and job title | contract duration |
Notice period | Termination provisions |
| T Ottaviano Unlimited 6 months by the Company 12 months in the event of a |
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| and employee change of control event 6 months in the event of a material change |
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| D Richards Unlimited 3 months by the Company and employee 12 months in the event of a change of control event 6 months in the event of a material change |
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| A Smits Unlimited 3 months by the Company and employee 6 months in the event of a material change |
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| C Hasson Unlimited 3 months by the Company and employee 6 months in the event of a material change |
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| C McGhie Unlimited 3 months by the Company and employee 6 months in the event of a material change |
(j) Other Transactions with Key Management Personnel
A number of key management persons, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that result in them having control or significant influence over the financial or operating policies of those entities.
A number of these entities transacted with the Group during any given reporting period. The terms and conditions of the transactions with management persons and their related parties were no more favourable than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-Director related entities on an arm’s length basis.
The Group received database administrative services and field services from related parties to the Technical Director, Mr Richards. These services are provided on arm’s length commercial terms. The total value of these services was $120,566 (2020: $159,751) and the amount unpaid as at 30 June 2021 was $1,552 (2020: $2,581).
Mr Chadwick provides general metallurgical and technical advisory services to the Company through a consultancy agreement. There is no fixed remuneration component under the consultancy agreement for these services and those
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services are provided on an “as required basis” at a rate of $2,000 per day. Either party may terminate the agreement by providing one month’s notice. Consultancy fees are due and payable under normal payment terms. For the reporting period, the amount incurred was $49,000 (2020: $47,000) and the amount unpaid as at 30 June 2021 was $19,000 (2020:$2,000).
Mr Cipriano provides corporate, financial advisory services and general support services to the Company through a consultancy agreement (as disclosed to ASX on 12 May 2021). There is no fixed remuneration component under the consultancy agreement for these services and those services are provided on an “as required basis” at a rate of $2,500 per day. Either party may terminate the agreement by providing one month’s notice. Consultancy fees are due and payable under normal payment terms. For the reporting period the amount incurred was $87,500 (2020: nil) and the amount unpaid as at 30 June 2021 was $22,500 (2020: nil).
The Group received accounting services from related party of the CFO, Mr Hasson. The total value of these services was $5,160 (2020: 613) and the amount unpaid as at 30 June 2021 was nil (2020: nil).
This is the end of the audited information.
16. AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
The auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 21 and forms part of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2021.
17. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Directors of the Group support and adhere to the principles of corporate governance, recognising the need for the highest standard of corporate behaviour and accountability.
- Please refer to the Company website at http://www.ltresources.com.au/corporate governance.
This report is made with a resolution of the Directors:
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Antonino Ottaviano Managing Director
Dated at Perth the 29[th] day of September 2021
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
As lead auditor for the audit of the consolidated financial report of Liontown Resources Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:
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a) the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
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b) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
Perth, Western Australia 29 September 2021
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D I Buckley Partner
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Financial Report
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
| Note | 2021 2020 $ $ |
|---|---|
| Continuing operations Revenue Other income 5(b) Exploration and evaluation expenditure expensed 5(e) Corporate administrative expenses 5(c) Share based payments 8 Loss from continuing operations Net financing income 5(f) Loss before income tax Income tax benefit 6 Net loss after tax Other comprehensive loss Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss Net gain on fair value of financial assets, net of tax 14 Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to owners of the Company Earnings per share attributable to the owners of Liontown Resources Limited Basic and diluted loss per share (dollars per share) 7 |
- 538 600,000 1,500,000 (7,104,887) (11,247,727) (2,339,274) (1,805,018) (2,233,833) (1,380,033) |
| (11,077,994) (12,932,240) |
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| 18,888 99,250 |
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| (11,059,106) (12,832,990) 492,000 - |
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| (10,567,106) (12,832,990) |
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| 1,148,000 - |
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| (9,419,106) (12,832,990) |
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| ($0.006) ($0.008) |
The consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2021
| , Note |
2021 2020 $ $ |
|---|---|
| Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 9 Trade and other receivables 10 Total current assets Non-current assets Financial assets 10 Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Total non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Trade and other payables 11 Employee benefits 12 Lease liabilities Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Employee benefits 12 Lease liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Share capital 13 Accumulated losses Reserves 14 Total equity |
12,545,059 5,257,849 285,847 1,773,070 |
| 12,830,906 7,030,919 |
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| 2,316,813 76,812 180,977 123,146 60,946 109,703 |
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| 2,558,736 309,661 |
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| 15,389,642 7,340,580 |
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| 1,628,902 553,101 192,914 148,980 48,933 43,076 |
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| 1,870,749 745,157 |
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| 4,999 1,512 26,619 74,237 |
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| 31,618 75,749 |
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| 1,902,367 820,906 |
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| 13,487,275 6,519,674 |
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| 77,922,263 63,219,270 (68,469,455) (58,996,115) 4,034,467 2,296,519 |
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| 13,487,275 6,519,674 |
The consolidated statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
| Issued capital Accumulated losses Share based payments reserve Investment revaluation reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Total equity $ $ $ $ $ $ |
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| As at 1 July 2020 | 63,219,270 (58,996,115) 2,157,428 - 139,091 6,519,674 |
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| Loss for the period | - (10,567,106) - - - (10,567,106) |
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| Other Comprehensive | - - - 1,148,000 - 1,148,000 |
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| Income | ||
| Total comprehensive loss | - (10,567,106) - 1,148,000 - (9,419,106) |
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| for the year | ||
| Transactions with owners | ||
| in their capacity as | ||
| owners: | ||
| Issue of shares (net of costs) | 14,152,874 - - - - 14,152,874 |
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| Share-based payments | - - 2,233,833 - - 2,233,833 |
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| Transfer between equity | 550,119 1,093,766 (1,643,885) - - - |
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| items | ||
| As at 30 June 2021 | 77,922,263 (68,469,455) 2,747,376 1,148,000 139,091 13,487,275 |
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| Issued capital Accumulated losses Share based payments reserve Investment revaluation reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Total equity $ $ $ $ $ $ |
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| As at 1 July 2019 Loss for the period Total comprehensive loss for the year Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Issue of shares (net of costs) Share-based payments Transfer between equity items As at 30 June 2020 |
45,228,551 (46,591,731) 1,206,001 - 139,091 (18,088) - (12,832,990) - - - (12,832,990) |
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| - (12,832,990) - - - (12,832,990) 17,990,719 - - - - 17,990,719 - - 1,380,033 - 1,380,033 - 428,606 (428,606) - - - |
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| 63,219,270 (58,996,115) 2,157,428 - 139,091 6,519,674 |
The consolidated statement of changes in equity is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
| Note | 2021 2020 $ $ |
|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities Cash paid to suppliers and employees Payments for exploration and evaluation Interest received Interest paid Government Grants and Incentives Acquisition of royalty rights Net cash (used in) operating activities 9 Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from the sale of exploration and evaluation tenements Payments for property, plant and equipment Net cash (used in) / from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issue of shares Share application monies held on trust Payment for share issue costs Repayment of lease liabilities Security deposits Net cash from financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 9 |
(2,075,644) (2,177,183) (6,563,176) (12,191,190) 27,165 107,820 (8,299) (8,588) 389,089 362,864 - (1,850,000) |
| (8,230,865) (15,756,277) |
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| 1,500,000 - (93,029) (122,314) |
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| 1,406,971 (122,314) |
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| 14,772,000 18,900,250 - (163,750) (619,126) (911,944) (41,761) (28,957) - (22,413) |
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| 14,111,113 17,773,186 |
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| 7,287,219 1,894,595 (9) (15) 5,257,849 3,363,269 |
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| 12,545,059 5,257,849 |
The consolidated statement of cash flows to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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CONTENTS OF THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
BASIS OF PREPARATION
Note 1: Corporate information Note 2: Reporting entity Note 3: Basis of preparation
PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR
Note 4: Segment reporting Note 5: Other income and expenses Note 6: Income tax Note 7: Loss per share
SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
Note 8: Share-based payments
ASSETS
Note 9: Cash and cash equivalents Note 10: Trade and other receivables
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Note 11: Trade and other payables Note 12: Employee benefits Note 13: Capital and capital management Note 14: Reserves
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Note 15: Financial instruments
GROUP COMPOSITION
Note 16: List of subsidiaries Note 17: Parent entity information
OTHER INFORMATION
Note 18: Contingent assets and liabilities Note 19: Remuneration of auditors Note 20: Commitments Note 21: Related party transactions Note 22: Events occurring after the reporting period
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
BASIS OF PREPARATION
This section of the financial report sets out the Group’s (being Liontown Resources Limited and its controlled entities) accounting policies that relate to the Consolidated Financial Statements as a whole. Where an accounting policy is specific to one Note, the policy is described in the Note to which it relates.
The Notes include information which is required to understand the Financial Statements and is material and relevant to the operations and the financial position and performance of the Group.
Information is considered relevant and material if:
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The amount is significant due to its size or nature
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The amount is important in understanding the results of the Group
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It helps to explain the impact of significant changes in the Group’s business
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It relates to an aspect of the Group’s operations that is important to its future performance.
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
The consolidated financial report of Liontown Resources Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021 was authorised for issue on 29 September 2021.
Liontown Resources Limited (the ‘Company’ or ‘Liontown’) is a for-profit company limited by shares, whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Company and the majority of its subsidiaries were incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Refer to note 16 for details of subsidiaries and country of incorporation. The registered office and principal place of business of the Company is Level 2, 1292 Hay Street, West Perth, WA 6005.
The nature of the operations and principal activities are disclosed in the Directors’ Report.
2. REPORTING ENTITY
The Financial Statements are for the Group consisting of Liontown Resources Limited and its subsidiaries. A list of the Group’s subsidiaries is provided at Note 16.
3. BASIS OF PREPARATION
These general purpose Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, which include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (‘AIFRS’). Compliance with AIFRS ensures that the financial report, comprising the financial statements and notes thereto, complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’).
These Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except where certain financial assets and liabilities are required to be measured at fair value.
(a) Basis of consolidation
Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the Group.
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the transferred asset. Accounting policies of the subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
Any non-controlling interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of financial position respectively.
(b) Significant accounting judgements and key estimates
The preparation of a financial report requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses.
The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements about carrying
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values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Key estimates and assumptions may have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period.
Specific key estimates and assumptions are described in the relevant notes.
In preparing this report, the significant judgements made by management in applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the financial report for the year ended 30 June 2020, except for the impact of the new Standards and Interpretations effective 1 July 2020 as disclosed in note 3(e).
(c) Functional currency translation
The functional currency of the Company is Australian dollars and the functional currency of the controlled entity based in Tanzania is United States dollars (US$). The presentation currency of the Group is Australian dollars.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the Group’s functional currency at exchange rates at the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date. Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognised in profit or loss as incurred. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated at exchange rates at the date of the initial transaction.
Foreign currency differences are recognised in other comprehensive income and presented in foreign currency translation reserve (translation reserve) in equity upon translation to presentation currency.
On disposal of a foreign entity, the deferred cumulative amount recognised in equity relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in profit or loss.
(d) Goods and Services Tax (‘GST’)
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (‘GST’), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the Australia Taxation Office (‘ATO’) is included as a current asset or liability in the consolidated statement of financial position.
Cash flows are included in the consolidated statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are classified as operating cash flows.
(e) Adoption of new and revised Accounting Standards
In the year ended 30 June 2021, the Directors have reviewed all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to the Company and effective for the current annual reporting period. It has been determined that there is no impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on the Company.
Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet effective
In the year ended 30 June 2021, the Directors have reviewed all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to the Company’s operations for future annual reporting periods. It has been determined that there is no impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on the Company.
(f) Going concern
The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and settlements of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.
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PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR
This section provides additional information about those individual line items in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income that the Directors consider most relevant in the context of the operations of the entity.
4. SEGMENT REPORTING
The Group has identified its operating segments based on internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board of Directors in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources. The operating segments are identified by management based on the allocation of costs, whether they are corporate related costs or exploration and evaluation costs. Results of both segments are reported to the Board of Directors at each Board meeting.
| Exploration and Evaluation 2021 2020 $ $ |
Corporate 2021 2020 $ $ |
Total 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Other income Proceeds on the sale of exploration tenements Exploration and evaluation expenses Corporate and administration expenses Share based payments Net financing income Loss from continuing operations before income tax Segment assets Unallocated assets Total assets Segment liabilities Total liabilities |
- - 600,000 1,500,000 (7,104,887) (11,247,727) - - - - - - |
- 538 - - - - (2,339,274) (1,805,018) (2,233,833) (1,380,033) 18,888 99,250 |
- 538 600,000 1,500,000 (7,104,887) (11,247,727) (2,339,274) (1,805,018) (2,233,833) (1,380,033) 18,888 99,250 |
| (6,504,887) (9,747,727) |
(4,554,219) (3,085,263) |
(11,059,106) (12,832,990) |
|
| 105,055 58,836 1,039,073 412,856 |
256,796 1,859,632 863,294 408,050 |
361,851 1,918,468 15,027,791 5,422,112 |
|
| 15,389,642 7,340,580 |
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| 1,902,367 820,906 |
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| 1,902,367 820,906 |
5. OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES
(a) Other Income
| 5. OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES (a) Other Income |
|
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Other - 538 (b) Proceeds from the sale of exploration and evaluation tenements |
- 538 |
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Killaloe Gold Project Bynoe Lithium Project |
600,000 - - 1,500,000 |
During the 2021 year, the company received 40,000,000 ordinary shares in Lachlan Star Resources (ASX: LSA) as settlement of the sale of the Killaloe Gold Project as announced to ASX on 27 January 2021. The movement in value of this investment has been recognised in an Investment Revaluation Reserve (note 10 and 14), as it is the Board’s intention to retain these shares as a long-term investment.
During the 2020 year, the conditions were satisfied for the $1.5 million contingent consideration payment pursuant to the sale agreement entered with Core Lithium Limited in 2017 for the sale of the Bynoe Lithium Project (received in July 2020).
Accounting Policy
Other income is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established.
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(c) Corporate and administration expenses
| (c) Corporate and administration expenses | |
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Depreciation and amortisation Insurance Legal fees Office costs Personnel expenses (5(d)) Promotions and Investor relations Conferences and travel Regulatory and compliance Fixed assets written off Consultants – Corporate Advisory ESG, Community and Government Relations IT and software Other |
82,632 60,861 66,287 43,514 148,144 36,166 47,032 162,062 1,020,912 736,132 68,217 166,199 36,091 106,956 294,274 233,063 1,323 19,300 187,604 12,778 51,678 - 115,784 70,530 219,296 157,457 |
| 2,339,274 1,805,018 |
(d) Personnel expenses
| (d) Personnel expenses | |
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Directors’ fees, employee wages and salaries Other associated personnel expenses Leave entitlements |
623,372 549,442 350,119 117,432 47,421 69,258 |
| 1,020,912 736,132 |
(e) Exploration and evaluation expenditure
| (e) Exploration and evaluation expenditure | |
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Exploration Expenditure Toolebuc, QLD Kathleen Valley, WA Buldania, WA Moora, WA Koojan, WA Dingo Rocks, WA Yalwest, WA Feasibility Studies(1) Kathleen Valley, WA – Pre-feasibility and Scoping Studies Kathleen Valley, WA – Defined Feasibility Study and other evaluation Royalty acquisition Acquisition of revenue and production royalties |
35,549 206,497 889,410 6,407,768 367,353 1,029,260 1,397,152 308,306 254,492 - 27,521 - 11,580 - |
| 2,983,057 7,951,831 1,246,001 3,195,896 2,875,829 - |
|
| 4,121,830 3,195,896 - 100,000 |
|
| - 100,000 |
|
| 7,104,887 11,247,727 |
(1) During the reporting period the Company completed an updated Pre-feasibility Study, Downstream Supply Study and commenced a Defined Feasibility Study at the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project.
Accounting Policy
Costs incurred in the exploration and evaluation stages of specific areas are expensed in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income as incurred. All exploration and evaluation expenditure, including general permit activity, geological and geophysical costs, project generation and drilling costs, are expensed as incurred. In addition, costs associated with acquiring interests in new exploration licences and study related costs are also expensed. Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource is demonstrable in respect to an area of interest, development expenditure is capitalised to the consolidated statement of financial position.
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(f) Net financing income
| (f) Net financing income | |
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Interest income Interest expense |
27,187 107,838 (8,299) (8,588) 18,888 99,250 |
Accounting Policy
Net financing costs comprise interest receivable on funds invested and the finance costs associated with the lease liabilities for right-of-use assets.
Interest income is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income as it accrues, using the effective interest method. The interest expense component of lease liabilities is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income using the effective interest method.
6. INCOME TAX
Components of income tax as follows:
| 6. INCOME TAX Components of income tax as follows: |
|
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Current tax Deferred tax Total income tax benefit/(expense) reported in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income |
- - 492,000 - |
| 492,000 - |
Numerical reconciliation between tax expense and pre-tax net loss:
| Numerical reconciliation between tax expense and pre-tax net loss: | |
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Loss before tax Income tax benefit using the domestic corporation tax rate of 30% (2020: 27.5%) Decrease in income tax benefit due to: Non-deductible expenses Non-assessable income Deferred tax assets and liabilities not recognised Previously unrecognised tax losses to offset DTL on financial assets Income tax benefit on loss before tax |
(11,059,106) (12,832,990) (3,317,732) (3,529,072) 674,705 380,942 (18,102) (71,188) 2,661,129 3,219,318 492,000 - |
| 492,000 - |
Income tax in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax is provided on all temporary differences at balance date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance date.
Deferred tax asset and a Deferred tax liability of $492,000 (2020: nil) resulting from the fair-value gain recorded on financial assets (Note 10) have been netted off.
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Unrecognised deferred tax assets and liabilities for the Group are attributable to the following:
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
|---|---|
| Assets Revenue Losses available to offset against future taxable income Other deferred tax assets Liabilities Other deferred tax liabilities |
7,214,610 6,438,562 976,267 347,040 |
| 8,190,877 6,785,602 |
|
| (177,136) (175,934) |
|
| (177,136) (175,934) |
The unrecognised benefit from temporary differences on capital items amounts to $389,162 (2020: $312,282).
Deferred tax liabilities have not been recognised in respect of these taxable temporary differences as the entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.
Liontown and its 100% owned Australian resident subsidiaries have implemented the tax consolidation legislation. Current and deferred amounts are accounted for in each individual entity as if each entity continued to act as a taxpayer on its own. The Company recognises its own current and deferred tax amounts and those current tax liabilities, current tax assets and deferred tax assets arising from unused tax credits and unused tax losses which it has assumed from its controlled entities within the tax consolidated Group.
7. LOSS PER SHARE
The calculation of basic loss per share at 30 June 2021 is based on the loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the parent entity and a weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year ended 30 June 2021.
The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial years comprised the following:
| 2021 2020 |
|
|---|---|
| Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders for basic earnings Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue at the end of the year Basic and diluted loss per share (dollars per share) |
$10,567,106 $12,832,990 1,779,976,597 1,675,915,484 ($0.006) ($0.008) |
Diluted loss per share has not been shown as the impact from options and performance rights is anti-dilutive.
Accounting Policy
Basic earnings/loss per share is calculated as net profit/loss attributable to members of the parent, adjusted to exclude any costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share dividends, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element.
Diluted earnings/loss per share is calculated as net profit/loss attributable to members of the parent, adjusted for:
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costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share 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.
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
This section of the Notes includes information that must be disclosed to comply with accounting standards and other pronouncements relating to the provision of services and remuneration of employees and consultants of the Group, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the Financial Statements.
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8. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
Employee Securities Incentive Scheme (“EIS”)
The Company provides benefits to employees (including Directors) in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (‘equity-settled transactions’).
The Company currently provides benefits under an Employee Securities Incentive Scheme (“Scheme”), as approved by Shareholders at the 2018 AGM.
The total expenditure recognised in the consolidated statement of profit and loss and comprehensive income is $2,233,833 (2020: $1,380,033).
Under the terms of the Scheme, the Board may offer equity securities (i.e. options, performance or service rights) at no consideration to full-time or part-time employees (including persons engaged under a consultancy agreement) and Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
Options issued under Employee Securities Incentive Scheme
Each option entitles the holder, on exercise, to one ordinary fully paid share in the Company. There is no issue price for the options. The exercise price for the options is such price as determined by the Board. An option may only be exercised after that option has vested and any other conditions imposed by the Board on exercise are satisfied. The Board may determine the vesting period, if any.
There are no voting or dividend rights attached to the options. There are no voting rights attached to the unissued ordinary shares. Voting rights will be attached to the unissued ordinary shares when the options have been exercised.
The following EIS unlisted options were in place at the end of the year:
| Series | Number | Grant date | Expiry date | Exercise | Fair value at | Vesting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| price | grant date | |||||
| $ | $ | |||||
| O15 | 4,900,000 | 27/09/2019 | 28/11/2022 | 0.15 | 0.0613 | 27/09/2020 |
| O15 | 1,000,000 | 6/11/2019 | 28/11/2022 | 0.15 | 0.0593 | 6/11/2020 |
| O15 | 1,000,000 | 6/11/2019 | 28/11/2022 | 0.15 | 0.0593 | 6/11/2021 |
| O15 | 7,000,000 | 27/11/2019 | 28/11/2022 | 0.15 | 0.0460 | 27/11/2019 |
| O17 | 3,333,333 | 16/03/2020 | 16/03/2023 | 0.1122 | 0.0501 | 16/03/2020 |
| O17 | 3,333,333 | 16/03/2020 | 16/03/2023 | 0.1122 | 0.0501 | 16/03/2021 |
| O17 | 3,333,334 | 16/03/2020 | 16/03/2023 | 0.1122 | 0.0501 | 16/03/2022 |
| O18 | 1,333,333 | 5/06/2020 | 4/06/2023 | 0.15 | 0.0692 | 5/06/2021 |
| O18 | 666,667 | 5/06/2020 | 4/06/2023 | 0.15 | 0.0692 | 5/06/2022 |
| O19 | 250,000 | 6/10/2020 | 5/10/2023 | 0.30 | 0.1094 | 5/10/2021 |
| O20 | 3,250,000 | 25/11/2020 | 25/11/2023 | 0.30 | 0.1549 | 25/11/2020 |
| O21 | 2,500,000 | 10/02/2021 | 09/02/2023 | 0.50 | 0.1891 | 05/05/2021 |
| O22 | 2,500,000 | 10/02/2021 | 09/02/2023 | 0.54 | 0.1813 | 05/02/2022 |
| O23 | 2,500,000 | 10/02/2021 | 09/02/2024 | 0.58 | 0.2180 | 05/02/2023 |
| TOTAL | 36,900,000 |
The number and weighted average exercise prices of EIS share options under the Scheme is as follows:
| Weighted average exercise price Number of options Weighted average exercise price Number of options 2021 2021 2020 2020 $ $ |
|
|---|---|
| Outstanding at beginning of the year Granted during the period Exercised during the period Lapsed/expired during the period Outstanding at the end of the year Exercisable at the end of the year |
0.082 70,150,000 0.030 57,500,000 0.464 11,000,000 0.139 33,650,000 0.048 (43,500,000) 0.031 (21,000,000) 0.150 (750,000) - - |
| 0.233 36,900,000 0.082 70,150,000 |
|
| 0.192 26,649,999 0.066 53,833,333 |
The weighted average contractual life remaining as at 30 June 2021 is 1.72 years (2020: 2.55 years). The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year was $0.182 (2020: $0.052).
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Non-market performance conditions are not taken into account in the grant date fair value measurement of the services received.
The following EIS share options were exercised during the year:
| Series | 2021 2020 Exercised Exercise date Share price at exercise date Exercised Exercise date Share price at exercise date Number $ Number $ |
|---|---|
| OP5 OP5 OP5 OP6 OP6 OP6 OP6 OP7 OP7 OP8 O13 O13 O13 O13 O15 O15 O15 TOTAL |
2,000,000 16/07/2020 0.120 1,500,000 9/07/2019 0.105 3,000,000 22/07/2020 0.125 2,000,000 18/05/2020 0.105 800,000 22/10/2020 0.275 - - - 4,000,000 22/07/2020 0.125 4,000,000 18/05/2020 0.105 700,000 22/10/2020 0.275 - - - 8,000,000 16/11/2020 0.265 - - - 2,000,000 10/05/2021 0.435 - - - - - - 2,500,000 9/07/2019 0.105 - - - 2,500,000 5/12/2019 0.082 - - - 750,000 9/07/2019 0.105 2,500,000 22/07/2020 0.125 1,750,000 9/07/2019 0.105 5,500,000 22/10/2020 0.275 2,000,000 5/12//2019 0.082 5,000,000 16/11/2020 0.265 4,000,000 18/05/2020 0.105 3,000,000 10/05/2021 0.435 - - - 2,000,000 22/10/2020 0.275 - - - 2,000,000 11/12/2020 0.325 - - - 3,000,000 24/02/2021 0.405 - - - |
| 43,500,000 21,000,000 |
The fair value of the EIS options is estimated at the grant date using a Black Scholes option-pricing model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. Refer to the table below for weighted average inputs to the Black Scholes option-pricing model:
| 2021 2020 |
|
|---|---|
| Share price at grant date (weighted average) Exercise price (weighted average) Expected volatility (weighted average) Expected life (weighted average years) Vesting period (weighted average years) Expected dividends Risk-free interest rate (weighted average) |
$0.366 $0.088 $0.460 $0.139 96% 112% 2.55 3 0.85 0.64 Nil Nil 0.10% 0.61% |
Refer to the table below for inputs to the Black Scholes option-pricing model for EIS options granted during the year:
| Series | O19 O20 O21 O22 O23 |
|---|---|
| Grant Date Dividend yield (%) Expected volatility (%) Risk-free interest rate (%) Expected life of option (years) Exercise price (cents) Grant date share price |
06/10/2020 25/11/2020 10/02/2021 10/02/2021 10/02/2021 |
| - - - - - |
|
| 90% 93% 98% 98% 98% |
|
| 0.17% 0.11% 0.09% 0.09% 0.10% |
|
| 3 3 2 2 3 |
|
| 0.30 0.30 0.50 0.54 0.58 |
|
| 0.220 0.275 0.410 0.410 0.410 |
Service Rights issued under Employee Securities Incentive Scheme
On 3 July 2020, 1,253,619 service rights were granted to Directors and KMP in lieu of payment of cash salary or fees otherwise payable. The service rights had an expiry date of 30 September 2022, vested 30 September 2020 and had a nil exercise price. The fair value of the service rights granted was determined using the share price at grant date of $0.105.
On 6 October 2020, 612,273 service rights were granted to certain Directors and KMP in lieu of payment of cash salary or fees otherwise payable. The service rights had an expiry date of 31 December 2022, vested 31 December 2020 and had a nil exercise price. The fair value of the service rights granted was determined using the share price at grant date of $0.220.
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On 31 January 2021, 207,246 service rights were granted to certain Directors in lieu of payment of cash salary or fees otherwise payable. The service rights had an expiry date of 31 March 2023, vested 31 March 2021 and had a nil exercise price. The fair value of the service rights granted was determined using the share price at grant date of $0.44.
There are no voting or dividend rights attached to the service rights. There are no voting rights attached to the unissued ordinary shares. Voting rights will be attached to the unissued ordinary shares when the service rights have been exercised. Total service rights on issue at the beginning of the year of 1,761,422 and 2,073,138 issued during the year were converted to ordinary shares during the year. There were no service rights on issue at 30 June 2021 (2020: 1,761,422).
Other Share Based Payments (“Non-EIS”)
Options
During the financial year the company issued nil (2020: nil) unlisted (Non-EIS) share options.
Each option entitles the holder, on exercise, to one ordinary fully paid share in the Company. There is no issue price for the options. The exercise price for the options is determined by the Board. An option may only be exercised after that option has vested and any other conditions imposed by the Board on exercise are satisfied. The Board may determine the vesting period, if any.
There are no voting or dividend rights attached to the options. There are no voting rights attached to the unissued ordinary shares. Voting rights will be attached to the unissued ordinary shares when the options have been exercised.
The following Non-EIS unlisted options were in place at the end of the year:
| Series | Number | Grant date | Expiry date | Exercise | Fair value at | Vesting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| price | grant date | |||||
| $ | $ | |||||
| O14 | 1,500,000 | 28/03/2019 | 28/03/2022 | 0.035 | 0.015 | 28/03/2019 |
| TOTAL | 1,500,000 |
The number and weighted average exercise prices of Non-EIS options is as follows:
| Weighted average exercise price Number of options Weighted average exercise price Number of options 2021 2021 2020 2020 $ $ |
|
|---|---|
| Outstanding at beginning of the year Granted during the period Exercised during the period Outstanding at the end of the year Exercisable at the end of the year |
0.041 7,900,000 0.035 14,900,000 - - 0.150 400,000 0.042 (6,400,000) 0.035 (7,400,000) |
| 0.035 1,500,000 0.041 7,900,000 |
|
| 0.035 1,500,000 0.035 7,500,000 |
The weighted average contractual life remaining as at 30 June 2021 0.74 years (2020: 1.78 years).
Non-market performance conditions are not taken into account in the grant date fair value measurement of the services received.
The following Non-EIS share options were exercised during the year:
| Series | 2021 2020 Exercised Exercise date Share price at exercise date Exercised Exercise date Share price at exercise date Number $ Number $ |
|---|---|
| O14 O14 O14 O16 TOTAL |
2,000,000 20/10/2020 0.265 100,000 9/8/2019 0.115 2,000,000 10/12/2020 0.315 7,300,000 18/05/2020 0.105 2,000,000 12/02/2021 0.445 - - - 400,000 29/01/2021 0.390 - - - |
| 6,400,000 7,400,000 |
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The fair value of the Non-EIS options is estimated at the grant date using a Black Scholes option-pricing model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. Refer to the table below for weighted average inputs to the Black Scholes option-pricing model:
account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. inputs to the Black Scholes option-pricing model: |
Refer to the table below for weighted average |
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 |
|
| Share price at grant date (weighted average) Exercise price (weighted average) Expected volatility (weighted average) Expected life (weighted average) Vesting period (weighted average) Expected dividends Risk-free interest rate (weighted average) |
- $0.098 - $0.15 - 114% - 3 - 1 - Nil - 0.70% |
Performance Rights issued under Employee Securities Incentive Scheme
2,500,000 Sign-on performance rights (vesting subject only to remaining employed at vesting date), 971,736 Short-term performance rights (STI) and 2,915,212 Long-term performance rights (LTI) were issued during the year. As at 30 June 2021, the 6,386,948 performance rights were on issue to certain directors and employees with certain objectives required to be met (including market, non-market based and employment status) in order to vest, have expiry dates as listed below and nil exercise price. The fair value of the performance rights are calculated as at grant date.
1,000,000 performance rights that were on issue at 30 June 2020 lapsed on 13 September 2020.
A summary of performance rights on Issue is as follows:
30 June 2021
| Grant date | Opening Granted Vested Lapsed/forfeited Closing Share price |
|---|---|
| Balance Balance at date of issue ($) |
|
| 14 Sep 2018 4 May 2021 TOTAL |
1,000,000 - - (1,000,000) - 0.0268 - 6.386,948 - - 6,386,948 0.4000 |
| 1,000,000 6,386,948 - (1,000,000) 6,386,948 |
30 June 2020
| Grant date | Opening Granted Vested Lapsed/forfeited Closing Share price |
|---|---|
| Balance Balance at date of issue($) |
|
| 14 Sep 2018 TOTAL |
1,000,000 - - - 1,000,000 0.0268 |
| 1,000,000 - - - 1,000,000 |
Details of the issue of Performance rights during the year:
| Series | Number | Grant date | Expiry date | Exercise | Fair value at | Vesting date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| price | grant date | ||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||
| PR1 | 1,250,000 | 4 May2021 | 1 July2023 | Nil | $0.40 | 1/7/2022 | |
| PR2 | 1,250,000 | 4 May2021 | 1 July2025 | Nil | $0.40 | 1/7/2023 | |
| PR3 | 971,736 | 4 May2021 | 30 June 2023 | Nil | Various(1) | 30/6/2022 | |
| PR4 | 2,915,212 | 4 May2021 | 30 June 2025 | Nil | Various(1) | 30/6/2024 | |
| TOTAL | 6,386,948 |
(1) Fair value at grant date varies as is determined by each individual non- market driven segment. The rights were valued by an independent expert.
The weighted average contractual life remaining as at 30 June 2021: 3.15 years.
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Refer to the below table for the inputs to the Monte Carlo simulation (market based conditions) and Black Scholes optionpricing model (non-market based conditions) for performance rights granted during the year:
| Sign on | Sign on | STI Performance | LTI Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Performance |
Performance Rights | Rights | Rights | |
| Rights - Tranche 1 | - Tranche 2 | |||
| Grant date 4 May 2021 4 May 2021 4 May 2021 4 May 2021 |
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| Dividend yield Nil Nil Nil Nil |
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| Expected volatility 90% 90% 90% 90% |
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| Risk-free interest rate 0.080% 0.080% 0.080% 0.105% |
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| Expected life of options (years) 2.16 3.16 2.16 4.16 |
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| Exercise price Nil Nil Nil Nil |
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| Grant date share price $0.400 $0.400 $0.400 $0.400 |
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| Expirydate 1 July2023 1 July2024 30 June 2025 30 June 2025 |
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| Number 1,250,000 1,250,000 971,736 2,915,212 |
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| Fair value at grant date $0.400 $0.400 $0.218 -$0.400 $0.264 - $0.400 |
Accounting Policy
The cost of equity-settled transactions with Employees, Directors and those providing similar services is measured by reference to the fair value at the date at which they are granted.
In valuing equity-settled transactions, account is taken of any performance conditions, conditions linked to the price of the shares of the Company (‘market conditions’) and non-market conditions. The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (‘vesting date’).
The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects:
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(i) the extent to which the vesting period has expired; and
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(ii) the number of awards that, in the opinion of the Directors, will ultimately vest. This opinion is formed based on the best available information at balance date. 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.
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is conditional upon a market condition.
Where 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 increase in the value of the transaction as a result of the modification, as measured at the date of modification.
Where 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 award are treated as if they were a modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph.
The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options and rights is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of earnings per share.
Significant accounting judgements and key estimates
The Group measures the cost of equity-settled share-based payments at fair value at the grant date using a Black Scholes option-pricing model or another appropriate valuation methodology taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted and the assumptions outlined in this Note.
The expected life of the share-based payments 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.
The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-based payments would have no impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but may impact profit or loss and equity.
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ASSETS
This section provides additional information about those individual line items in the consolidated statement of financial position that the Directors consider most relevant in the context of the operations of the entity.
9. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| 9. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
|
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Cash at bank Petty cash |
12,543,938 5,256,820 1,121 1,029 |
| 12,545,059 5,257,849 |
Reconciliation of loss after income tax to net cash flows from operating activities:
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
|---|---|
| Loss for the period Depreciation and amortisation (Gain) from disposal of tenement Foreign exchange (gain)/losses Share-based payments Deferred Tax Fixed assets written off Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) in trade and other receivables Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables Increase in provisions Net operating cash flows |
(10,567,106) (12,832,990) 82,632 60,861 (600,000) (1,500,000) 7 100 2,233,833 1,380,033 (492,000) - 1,323 19,300 |
| (9,341,311) (12,872,696) (12,777) 141,915 1,075,802 (3,039,971) 47,421 14,475 |
|
| (8,230,865) (15,756,277) |
Non-cash investing and financing activities
During the year the Company made additions of $Nil (2020: $146,270) to right-of-use assets.
Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities
| Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities | |
|---|---|
| Lease Liability Other payables Total $ $ $ |
|
| Balance at 1 July 2019 Issue of Shares Acquisition of leases Net cash used in financing activities Balance at 30 June 2020 Net cash used in financing activities Balance at 30 June 2021 |
- 163,500 163,500 - (163,500) (163,500) 146,270 - 146,270 (28,957) - (28,957) |
| 117,313 - 117,313 |
|
| (41,761) - (41,761) |
|
| 75,552 - 75,552 |
Accounting Policy
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents is considered to approximate fair value.
10. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES, FINANCIAL ASSETS
| Current | 2021 2020 $ $ |
|---|---|
| Trade and other receivables Prepayments |
176,322 1,686,969 109,525 86,101 285,847 1,773,070 |
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Other receivables in 2020 included an amount receivable of $1.5 million from Core Lithium Limited pursuant to the contingent conditions met in relation to the sale of the Bynoe Lithium Project in November 2017. This amount was received in July 2020.
There was no expected credit loss at balance date.
| Financial Assets Non-Current |
2021 2020 $ $ |
|---|---|
| Investment in Equity Securities Other Financial Assets |
2,240,000 - 76,813 76,812 |
| 2,316,813 76,812 |
Accounting Policy
Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently at the amounts considered recoverable. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within periods ranging from 30 to 60 days. Any expected credit loss is provided for.
The value of equity securities held as an investment are initially measured at fair value. These are assessed at reporting date to ensure their separate carrying values represents their holding value. Any movements (net of tax) are recoded through the Investment Revaluation reserve and therefore Comprehensive Income.
Investments held in Equity Securities
The Company received 40,000,000 shares in Lachlan Star Limited (ASX: LSA) in April 2021 for the sale of the Killaloe Gold Project. The initial consideration was deemed and recorded as income. These shares have been revalued at year end to market value at Balance Date, based on Lachlan Stars share price on ASX at 30 June 2021. The Board views these shares as a long-term investment and as such the Fair-value adjustment is classified as Equity in Investment revaluation reserve.
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES |
|
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Trade payables Accrued expenses Other payables |
584,715 241,958 972,587 290,869 71,600 20,274 |
| 1,628,902 553,101 |
Accounting Policy
Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months.
12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
| 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |
|
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Current Annual leave Provision for long service leave Other accrued employee entitlements Non-Current Provision for long service leave |
116,082 56,780 62,579 52,513 14,253 39,687 |
| 192,914 148,980 |
|
| 4,999 1,512 |
|
| 4,999 1,512 |
Accounting Policy
Liabilities for employee benefits for annual leave and other current entitlements represent present obligations resulting from employees' services provided to reporting date, calculated at undiscounted amounts based on remuneration wage and salary rates that the consolidated entity expects to pay as at reporting date, including related on-costs.
The Group’s obligation in respect of long-term employee benefits such as long service leave is the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value using corresponding government bond yields as a discount rate.
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13. CAPITAL AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Ordinary shares on issue:
| Ordinary shares on issue: | |
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 No. $ No. $ |
|
| On issue at the beginning of the year Rights issues and placements(1) (2) Issue of shares for unlisted options Issue of shares for service rights Share issue costs Movement during the year On issue at the end of the year |
1,711,285,201 63,219,270 1,532,885,201 45,228,551 54,347,826 12,500,000 150,000,000 18,000,000 49,642,394(3) 2,272,000 28,400,000 900,250 3,834,560 550,119 - - - (619,126) - (909,531) |
| 107,824,780 14,702,993 178,400,000 17,990,719 |
|
| 1,819,109,981 77,922,263 1,711,285,201 63,219,270 |
(1) In November 2020, the Company completed a placement to raise $12,500,000 by issuing 54,347,826 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.23 per share.
(2) In September 2019, the Company completed a placement to raise $18,000,000 by issuing 150,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.12 per share.
(3) 3,000,000 options were exercise on a cashless basis for 2,742,394 shares
Accounting Policy
Issued share capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Company. Any transaction costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised, net of tax, directly in equity as a reduction of the share proceeds received.
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held.
On a show of hands, every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote and upon a poll, each share is entitled to one vote.
The Group manages its capital to ensure that it will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the return to shareholders.
14. RESERVES
| 14. RESERVES |
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|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Share-based payments reserve Investment revaluation reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Total Reserves |
2,747,376 2,157,428 1,148,000 - 139,091 139,091 |
| 4,034,467 2,296,519 |
Nature and purpose of reserves:
Share-based payments
| Share-based payments | |
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Balance at beginning of the financial year Share based payments Transfers to Accumulated Losses and Share Capital |
2,157,428 1,206,001 2,233,833 1,380,033 (1,643,885) (428,606) |
| 2,747,376 2,157,428 |
The share-based payments reserve is used to record the value of equity benefits provided to employees and Directors as part of their remuneration and other parties as part of their compensation for services. Refer to note 8 for further details of share-based payment plans.
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Investment revaluation reserve
The investment revaluation reserve is used to record the value of financial assets held at balance date. Refer to note 10 for further details.
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
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|---|---|
| Balance at beginning of the financial year Realised gain/losses on sale of financial assets Fair value movement on revaluation of financial assets Tax effect on investment revaluations and disposals Balance at the end of the financial year |
- - - - 1,640,000 - (492,000) - |
| 1,148,000 - |
Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record the exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
15. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
(a) Capital risk management
The capital structure of the Group consists of equity attributable to equity holders, comprising issued capital, reserves and accumulated losses as disclosed in notes 13 and 14, and in the consolidated statement of financial position.
The Board reviews the capital structure on a regular basis and considers the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital. The Group will balance its overall capital structure through new share issues as well as the issue of debt (where appropriate), if the need arises.
(b) Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices such as foreign exchange rates, equity prices and interest rates will affect the Group’s income or value of its holdings of financial instruments.
The Group currently has exposure to both equity price risk and interest rate risk. The Board reviews the exposure to these risks on a regular basis to ensure that the Group is not adversely affected by movements in these exposures.
(c) Foreign exchange rate risk
The Group undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies, hence has exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. The Group does not currently hedge this exposure. The Group currently has no significant exposure to foreign exchange rates.
(d) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in bank deposit rates affect the consolidated entity’s income and future cash flow from interest income. The exposure to interest rate risk and the effective weighted average interest rate for classes of financial assets and financial liabilities is set out below:
| 2021 | Interest maturing in: <1 year 1-5 years Floating interest Non- interest bearing Total Weighted average interest rate $ $ $ $ $ % |
|---|---|
| Financial assets Bank balances Trade and other receivables Financial assets Financial liabilities Trade and other payables Lease liabilities |
|
| - - 12,543,938 1,121 12,545,059 0.22 |
|
| - - - 285,847 285,847 - |
|
| 76,813 - - - 76,813 1.10 |
|
| - - - (1,628,902) (1,628,902) - |
|
| (48,933) (26,619) - - (75,552) 8.85 |
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| 2020 | Interest maturing in: <1 year 1-5 years Floating interest Non- interest bearing Total Weighted average interest rate $ $ $ $ $ % |
|---|---|
| Financial assets Bank balances Trade and other receivables Financial assets Financial liabilities Trade and other payables Lease Liabilities |
- - 5,256,820 1,029 5,257,849 1.10 - - - 1,773,070 1,773,070 - 76,812 - - - 76,812 1.10 - - - (553,101) (553,101) - (43,076) (74,237) - - (117,313) 8.85 |
A change of 100 basis points in interest rates (other than where a decrease would result in negative interest rates) on bank balances and term deposits over the reporting period would have reduced the Group’s loss by $122,902 (2020: $97,597) and increased the Group’s loss by $27,947 (2020: $97,597).
(e) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations., The consolidated entity’s exposure to credit risk is not significant and currently arises principally from sundry receivables which represent an insignificant proportion of the Group’s activities and cash and cash equivalents.
The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount, net of any provision for doubtful debts, as disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
(f) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Board actively monitors the Group’s ability to pay its debts as and when they fall due by regularly reviewing the current and forecast cash position based on the expected future activities.
The Group has non-derivative financial liabilities which include trade and other payables of $1,628,902 (2020: $553,101) all of which are due within 60 days and undiscounted lease liabilities of $79,512 (2020:129,572).
(g) Net fair values of financial instruments
The carrying amount of all financial assets and liabilities approximate their net fair values.
GROUP COMPOSITION
This section of the Notes includes information that must be disclosed to comply with accounting standards and other pronouncements relating to the structure of the Group, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the Financial Statements.
16. LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES
| 16. LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES |
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|---|---|---|
| Country of incorporation |
Ownership interest | |
| 2021 2020 % % |
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| Parent entity Liontown Resources Limited Subsidiaries Liontown Resources (Tanzania) Limited LRL (Aust) Pty Ltd ERL (Aust) Pty Ltd Minerals 260 Limited(1) (1) Incorporated on 4 June 2021. |
Australia Tanzania Australia Australia Australia |
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% - |
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17. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
The financial information for the parent entity, Liontown Resources Limited, has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial statements, except as set out below.
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities
Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost less impairment in the parent entity’s financial statements.
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
|---|---|
| Statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income Loss for the year Total comprehensive loss Statement of financial position Assets Current assets Non-current assets Total assets Liabilities Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Share capital Reserves Accumulated losses Total equity |
(10,081,942) (22,757,725) |
| (10,081,942) (22,757,725) |
|
| 12,890,906 7,030,919 2,509,251 309,662 |
|
| 15,400,157 7,340,581 |
|
| 1,170,527 519,583 31,617 75,750 |
|
| 1,202,144 595,333 |
|
| 14,198,013 6,745,248 77,922,263 63,219,270 3,895,376 2,157,428 (67,619,626) (58,631,450) |
|
| 14,198,013 6,745,248 |
OTHER INFORMATION
This section of the Notes includes other information that must be disclosed to comply with accounting standards and other pronouncements, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the Financial Statements .
18. CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
For the year ended 30 June 2021, there are no contingent assets (30 June 2020: nil).
For the year ended 30 June 2021, there are no contingent liabilities (30 June 2020: nil).
19. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
| 19. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS |
|
|---|---|
| Audit and review services | 2021 2020 $ $ |
| HLB Mann Judd | 36,018 30,300 |
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20. COMMITMENTS
In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration tenements the Group, together with its joint venture partners, is required to perform exploration work to meet the minimum expenditure requirements specified by various State governments. These amounts are subject to negotiation when application for a lease application and renewal is made and at other times. The approximate minimum level of expenditure to retain current tenements which are not provided for in the consolidated financial statements are detailed below:
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
|---|---|
| Within 1 year 1-5 years >5 years |
968,495 939,556 1,388,564 2,224,228 3,080,579 3,398,381 |
| 5,437,638 6,562,165 |
In relation to:
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Yalwest and Dingo Rocks tenements nil commitment as they are under application and were not granted as at 30 June 2021.
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Koojan tenements has a minimum commitment in relation to the Farm-In of $500,000 within 18 months of settlement, which has not yet occurred.
To the extent that expenditure commitments are not met, tenement areas may be reduced, and other arrangements made in negotiation with the relevant State and Territory government departments on renewal of tenements to defer expenditure commitments or partially exempt the Company.
21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a) Key management personnel
The following were key management personnel of the Group at any time during the reporting period and unless otherwise indicated were key management personnel for the entire period:
Directors
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T Goyder
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T Ottaviano (appointed CEO on 1 May 2021 and Managing Director on 5 May 2021)
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D Richards
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C Williams
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A Cipriano
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S Chadwick
Executives
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A Smits (COO)
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C Hasson (CFO)
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C McGhie (Company Secretary) (appointed 5 May 2021)
The key management personnel compensation is as follows:
| The key management personnel compensation is as follows: | |
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Share-based payments |
1,115,696 794,713 77,251 44,157 2,123,615 981,734 |
| 3,316,562 1,820,604 |
(b) Loans made to key management personnel and related parties
No loans were made to key management personnel and their related parties.
(c) Other transactions with key management personnel
A number of key management personnel, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that result in them having control or significant influence over the financial or operating policies of those entities.
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A number of these entities transacted with the Company or its subsidiaries in the reporting period. The terms and conditions of the transactions with key management personnel and their related parties were no more favourable than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-key management personnel related entities on an arm’s length basis.
The aggregate amounts recognised during the year relating to key management personnel and their related parties were as follows:
follows: |
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|---|---|
| 2021 2020 $ $ |
|
| Corporate service charge and provision of KMP services(1) Corporate advisory services of KMP(2) Technical consultancy services of KMP(3) Database management and field services(4) Accounting services(5) |
- 241,845 87,500 - 49,000 47,000 120,566 159,751 5,160 613 |
| 262,226 449,209 |
(1) In the prior year the Group received corporate services including office rent and facilities, KMP services, management and accounting services under a Corporate Services Agreement with Chalice Mining Limited. Messrs Hacker is a KMP of Chalice Mining Limited and was a KMP of the Company until 4 June 2020. Amounts invoiced are based on a proportionate share of the cost to Chalice Mining Limited of providing the services and have normal payment terms. (2) The Company received corporate, financial advisory services and general support services through a consultancy agreement (as disclosed to ASX on 12 May 2021) from Mr Cipriano at a rate of $2,500 per day and are payable under normal payment terms. Either party may terminate the agreement by providing one months’ notice.
(3) The Company’s Non-Executive Director Mr Chadwick provides general metallurgical and technical advisory services to the Company through a consultancy agreement. There is no fixed remuneration component under the consultancy agreement for these services and those services are provided on an “as required basis” at a rate of $2,000 per day and are payable on normal payment terms. Either party may terminate the agreement by providing one months’ notice.
(4) The Group receives database management and field services from related parties of the Managing Director, Mr Richards. Amounts paid are on normal commercial terms.
(5) The Group received accounting services from a related party of the CFO, Mr Hasson. Amounts paid are on normal commercial terms.
Amounts payable to KMP and related parties at reporting date arising from these transactions was $43,052 (2020: $15,808).
22. EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
On 5 July 2021, the Company announced new exploration targets at the Buldania project following soil sampling which defined extensive, high-order anomalisms for lithium (and related metals) adjacent to the existing Anna lithium deposit.
On 14 July 2021 the Company announced the issue of 68,420,000 ordinary shares at $0.76 to raise $52 million to fund accelerated development of the Kathleen Valley Project, strategies to optimise operating and capital costs, advancement of downstream strategy, further exploration and drilling at Buldania and general working capital.
On 14 July 2021, the Company announced that a second phase of geochemical sampling at the Koojan JV had confirmed previously identified PGE and gold anomalies and also defined a number of new targets. These latest results will optimize planning of ground geophysical surveys designed to prioritise targets for drill testing.
On 31 July 2021, the Company entered into a royalty termination agreement with Ramelius Resources for payment of $30.25m cash to terminate the Kathleen Valley Royalty held by Ramelius. The termination of the royally will further enhance the Projects future operating costs.
On 10 August 2021, the Company announced that it completed the transaction with Lachlan Star (ASX: LSA) which gives the Company the right to acquire 51% interest in the Koojan Project. The Company can acquire 51% equity in the Koojan Project by spending $4m on exploration within 5 years with a minimum commitment of $500,000 before having the right to withdraw.
On 19 August 2021, the Company announced that, subject to conditions precedent, it will Demerge its subsidiaries Minerals 260 Ltd and ERL Pty Ltd from the Company via an in-specie distribution (Demerger). These subsidiaries currently hold the 100% of the Moora Gold-Nickel-Copper-PGE Project, an option to earn a 51% interest in the Koojan Gold-Nickel-CopperPGE Project, the Dingo Rocks Project and tenement applications at Yalwest. On 19 August 2021, a prospectus was lodged with ASIC in relation to the proposed IPO of Minerals 260 (following its Demerger) seeking to raise a minimum of $15,000,000 and a maximum of $30,000,000. On 22 September 2021, shareholder approval was obtained to proceed with the Demerger. The proposed transactions are planned to be completed in October 2021.
No other matters or circumstances have arisen since 30 June 2021 that have significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future financial years
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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
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In the opinion of the Directors of Liontown Resources Limited (‘the Company’):
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(a) the financial statements, notes and additional disclosures of the Group are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
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i. giving a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2021 and of its performance for the year then ended; and
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ii. complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001;
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(b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; and
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(c) the financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
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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 ended 30 June 2021.
This declaration is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors:
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Antonino Ottaviano
Managing Director
Dated this 29[th] day of September 2021
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the members of Liontown Resources Limited
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Liontown Resources Limited (“the Company”) and its controlled entities (“the Group”), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:
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a) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and
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b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (“the Code”) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. We have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
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| Key Audit Matter | How our audit addressed the key audit |
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| matter |
Share Based Payments Refer to Note 8 During the year the Group had numerous share-based Our procedures included but were not limited payments recording an expense to profit or loss of to: - $2,233,833. We assessed management’s valuation, classification and calculation of each The performance rights issued required different category of share-based payments; accounting methodologies and valuation techniques. - We evaluated management’s assessment of the expected vesting Valuation of share-based payments was a key audit date of the non-market based vesting matter due to the complex nature of the valuation conditions - principles, the subjectivity involved with the vesting on We considered if the accounting and non-market based performance conditions and the valuations were in accordance with material amount of the resulting expense. AASB 2 Share-based Payment ; and - We assessed the adequacy of the We focused on this area as a key audit matter due to Group’s disclosures in the financial the audit effort required and the degree of estimation report. involved.
Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.
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As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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 Group’s internal control.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
Report on the Remuneration Report
Opinion on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included within the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2021.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Liontown Resources Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 .
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Responsibilities
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 . Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards
HLB Mann Judd Chartered Accountants
D I Buckley Partner
Perth, Western Australia 29 September 2021
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ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange Limited Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in this report applicable as at 6 October 2021 is set out below.
SHAREHOLDINGS
Substantial shareholders
The number of shares held by substantial shareholders and their associated interests were:
| Percentage of | ||
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| Shareholder | Number of ordinary shares held | capital held % |
| Mr TimothyGoyder 328,515,585 17.19 |
Voting Rights
The voting rights to the ordinary shares set out in the Company’s Constitution are:
“Subject to any rights or restrictions for the time being attached to any class or Classes of shares -
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(a) at meetings of members or classes of members each member entitled to vote in person or by proxy or attorney; and
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(b) on a show of hands every person who is a member has one vote and on a poll every person in person or by proxy or attorney has one vote for each ordinary share held.”
Holders of options or performance rights do not have voting rights.
Restricted Securities
There are no restricted ordinary shares on issue.
On-Market Buy-Back
There are no current no-market buy-back of securities.
Distribution of equity security holders
| Distribution | Number of Shareholders | Number of Shares | % of Shares |
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| 1 – 1,000 1,616 979,298 0.05 |
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| 1,001 – 5,000 3,541 9,816,411 0.51 |
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| 5,001 – 10,000 1,731 13,642,178 0.71 |
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| 10,001 – 100,000 3,809 138,340,066 7.24 |
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| 100,001 and over 1,507 1,748,400,429 91.49 |
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| Total 12,204 1,911,178,382 100.00 |
The Company has 12,333,334 unlisted options and 6,386,948 unlisted Performance rights on issue, all of which were issued under the Employee Securities Incentive Scheme. There were 5 holders of unlisted options and 5 holders of performance rights. All holdings of unlisted options and performance rights are greater than 100,000 units.
Marketable Parcel
The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel was 346.
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TWENTY LARGEST ORDINARY FULLY PAID SHAREHOLDERS
| Number of ordinary | Percentage of | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | shares held |
capital held % |
| Mr TimothyGoyder 328,515,585 17.19 |
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| HSBC CustodyNominees(Australia)Limited 100,873,744 5.28 |
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| BNP Paribas Nominees PtyLtd ACF Clearstream 90,883,314 4.76 |
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| J P Morgan Nominees Australia PtyLimited 56,446,060 2.95 |
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| Clement PtyLtd 45,190,000 2.36 |
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| CiticorpNominees PtyLimited 31,226,434 1.63 |
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| GKCF Super PtyLtd 29,405,998 1.54 |
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| Invia Custodian PtyLimited 26,764,080 1.40 |
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| The Universal Zone PtyLtd 26,290,000 1.38 |
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| Mr David Ross Richards + Mrs Wan Lai Richards FamilySF A/C> 22,661,067 1.19 |
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| Anisimoff Super Fund PtyLimited 22,068,578 1.15 |
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| Soderholme Co PtyLtd 19,081,838 1.00 |
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| Mr AnthonyCipriano 18,531,343 0.97 |
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| BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd A/C> 15,194,495 0.80 |
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| BNP Paribas Noms PtyLtd 14,948,225 0.78 |
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| GKCF Super PtyLtd 14,100,002 0.74 |
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| Gremlyn PtyLtd 14,000,000 0.73 |
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| National Nominees Limited 13,136,377 0.69 |
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| Double Eagle PtyLtd 11,529,352 0.60 |
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| David Groom Ewan + Jennie Bar Goyder-Ewan 9,953,017 0.52 |
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| Total Top 20 910,799,509 47.66 |
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| Others 1,000,378,873 52.34 |
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| Total 1,911,178,382 100.00 |
CORORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
Liontown has adopted a Corporate Governance Manual which forms the basis of a comprehensive system of control and accountability for the administration of corporate governance. The Board is committed to administering the policies and procedures with openness and integrity, pursuing the true spirit of corporate governance commensurate with the Company’s needs.
In establishing the Company's corporate governance framework, to the extent they are applicable to the Company, the Board has referred to the recommendations set out in the ASX Corporate Governance Council's ‘Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations – 4th Edition’.
The Company’s Corporate Governance Statement 2021, which explains how Liontown complies with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s ‘Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations – 4th Edition’ in relation to the year ended 30 June 2021, is available in the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website, - www.ltresources.com.au/corporate governance and will be lodged with ASX together with an Appendix 4G at the same time that this Annual Report is lodged with ASX.
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