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METEORIC RESOURCES NL — Annual Report 2014
Aug 18, 2014
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ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014
ABN: 64 107 985 651
CONTENTS
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| Corporate Directory | 3 |
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| Review of Operations | 4 |
| Directors’ Report | 14 |
| Auditor’s Independence Declaration | 21 |
| Corporate Governance Statement | 22 |
| Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income | 25 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 26 |
| Statement of Changes in Equity | 27 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 28 |
| Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements | 29 |
| Directors’ Declaration | 46 |
| Independent Auditor’s Report | 47 |
| Tenement Details | 49 |
| Other Information | 51 |
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
DIRECTORS
MICHAEL ROBSON Non-Executive Chairman
GRAEME CLATWORTHY Executive Director
GEORGE SAKALIDIS Non-Executive Director
NEVILLE BASSETT Non-Executive Director
PETER THOMAS Non-Executive Director
COMPANY SECRETARY
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FOR INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY CONTACT
PRINCIPAL & REGISTERED OFFICE
Ground Floor 22 Delhi Street, West Perth WA 6005 Telephone (08) 9485 2836 Facsimile (08) 9321 6571
BANKERS
Bank of Western Australia Ltd Hay Street, West Perth WA 6005
AUDITORS
Somes Cooke Chartered Accountants Level 2, 35 Outram Street, West Perth WA 6005
Rudolf Tieleman
STOCK EXCHANGE
REGISTERED OFFICE
Ground Floor 22 Delhi Street, West Perth WA 6005 Telephone (08) 9485 2836 Facsimile (08) 9321 6571
WEBSITE
www.meteoric.com.au
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
COMPANY CODE
MEI (Fully paid shares) MEICA (Partly paid contributing shares)
ISSUED CAPITAL
113 253 682 fully paid ordinary shares
FOR SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION CONTACT
SHARE REGISTRY
Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd 770 Canning Highway, Applecross WA 6153 Telephone (08) 9315 2333 Facsimile (08) 9315 2233
27,504,727 partly paid shares, $0.20 unpaid
2,580,000 options to acquire fully paid shares exercisable at $0.2249 by 23 December 2014
230,000 options to acquire fully paid shares exercisable at $0.2370 by 21 December 2015
2,550,000 options to acquire fully paid shares exercisable at $0.0915 by 27 December 2016
5,000,000 options to acquire fully paid shares exercisable at $0.045 by 31 January 2017
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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
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PROJECT SUMMARIES
Meteoric Resources is a diversified mineral explorer with gold, copper-gold, iron and diamond projects in Australia (Figure 1) and a graphite project under application in Spain. Despite the downturn in mineral exploration activity in Australia, 2014 has been an eventful year for Meteoric with confirmation of the discovery of a major kimberlite field at Webb, high grade gold and copper hits at Barkly and identification of a large copper-gold target at Warrego North. Webb is the first discovery of a large kimberlite field in Australia in more than twenty years. During the year Meteoric rationalised its tenement holdings and farmed out the Barkly coppergold project.
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Figure 1 Location Map
WEBB (Meteoric 49% and right to acquire 44.1% of E80/4506 – subject to farm out)
Meteoric recognised the potential of Webb area in the remote West Arunta region of the Gibson Desert to host a large kimberlite field and acquired an extensive land package of more than 1,000sq km covering numerous discrete bullseye magnetic anomalies, as shown in Figure 2. First pass loam sampling (67 samples totalling 4.9 tonnes) was carried out on a broad grid pattern over the main target areas. Diamond indicator minerals were identified in 30 out of the 67 samples, outlining several large anomalous areas. Four microdiamonds were identified in loam samples, as shown in Figure 3.
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Figure 2 Webb Kimberlite Field, Aeromagnetic Image
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Figure 3 Webb Loam Sampling and Drilling Results
A first pass aircore drilling programme was completed during the year comprising 24 holes totalling 1,657m on 16 aeromagnetic targets. The drilling resulted in the identification of ten kimberlite bodies. Drilling on the remaining six targets did not penetrate the cover rocks and these targets remain untested. One microdiamond was recovered from sediment overlying a weathered kimberlite intersection (drill hole 13AC011, see Figure 3). Geochemical and heavy mineral analyses of drill samples from the ten targets where bedrock was intersected confirmed geochemical responses consistent with kimberlite and recovered kimberlite indicator minerals such as pyrope garnet (refer to MEI ASX of 6 February 2014 release for details of these exploration results, including the JORC 2012 Table1).
The occurrence of microdiamonds and diamond indicator minerals spatially coincident with numerous magnetic targets, ten of which are known to be kimberlites, and the majority of which remain untested, provided encouragement to accelerate the pace of
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exploration in order to assess the diamond potential of this large virgin kimberlite field, the first such field to be discovered in Australia for more than twenty years.
Following the encouraging first pass results, an extensive high resolution aeromagnetic survey was completed over the Webb kimberlite field and over a tenement covering a separate target to the north east. The survey totalled 12,493 line-km at a 100m line spacing. Interpretation of this detailed dataset by a consulting geophysicist increased the number of kimberlite targets evident at Webb from approximately 80 to 280. The significant increase in the number of aeromagnetic targets results from the closer line spacing and higher resolution of this survey which revealed features not apparent in the previous surveys in this area. Figure 4 shows the aeromagnetic targets and kimberlite pipes identified so far.
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Figure 4 Webb Kimberlite Field, Aeromagnetic Targets and Kimberlite Pipes
A programme of infill loam sampling was completed to follow up the anomalous trends of indicator minerals and microdiamonds from the first pass sampling. 142 loam samples totalling 14 tonnes were freighted to Perth for processing, with results expected early in the next financial year.
Joint venture partner GeoCrystal Limited earned a 51% interest in Meteoric’s interest in the project and elected to continue to sole fund exploration. Under the terms of the Webb Diamond Joint Venture, GeoCrystal may earn up to 70% of Meteoric’s interest in the joint venture tenements by sole funding the first $2 million of expenditure. If GeoCrystal earns its final interest and other rights are exercised, Meteoric will retain a 30% interest in all the joint venture tenements except E80/4506, in which it will retain a 27% interest.
Subject to the completion of heritage surveys and clearances over the new aeromagnetic targets, a 5,000 - 6,000m RC drilling programme is anticipated to start early in the next financial year, in order to sample priority targets identified by the detailed aeromagnetic survey and the infill loam sampling.
BARKLY (Meteoric 100%, one sub block 70% - subject to farm out)
Meteoric has defined a 1.6km-long gravity ridge with a coincident 600m-long bedrock copper anomaly and copper-gold intersections from Meteoric’s previous drilling. The gravity ridge, situated at Bluebird about 30km east of Tennant Creek NT, is interpreted to reflect hematite and/or magnetite alteration commonly associated with copper-gold mineralisation in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field. During the year Meteoric entered into an agreement with Blaze International Ltd (ASX:BLZ) under which Blaze may earn up to
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an 80% interest in EL28620 by sole funding all expenditure on the tenement up to the commencement of a bankable feasibility study. Meteoric retains a 70% interest in 9 mineral leases (Emmerson Resources Ltd 30%) covering the Perseverance copper-gold prospect west along strike from Bluebird.
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Figure 5 Bluebird Cross Section 448400E, Looking West
Late in the year four RC drill holes were completed and two diamond drill holes commenced at Bluebird. All six holes were reported to intersect copper-gold-bismuth mineralisation. High grade mineralisation was intersected in two holes:
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BBRC-5: 25m @ 1.9% Cu and 0.3g/t Au from 62m (including 4m @ 8.99% Cu and 1.06g/t Au from 74m).
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BBDD-2: 20m @ 8.17g/t Au, 0.61% Cu and 0.22% Bi from 157m (including 4m @ 37.9g/t Au, 0.66% Cu and 0.80% Bi from 169m).
The mineralisation occurs on the footwall and hangingwall contacts of a chlorite-hematite breccia body, within a broad zone of lower grade mineralisation, as shown in Figure 5 (refer to the BLZ ASX releases of 17 June 2014 and 23 July 2014 for details including the JORC 2012 Table 1). The chlorite-hematite breccia is interpreted to be the result of alteration, associated with the Cu-Au-Bi mineralising event, of a pre-existing magnetite ironstone body. Based on drilling, the mineralisation is now traced to a depth of 150m vertical below surface and over a strike length of up to 120m, as shown in Figure 6. A summary of the drill hole intersections is shown in Table 1.
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Figure 6
Bluebird Longitudinal Section, Looking North
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Table 1
Bluebird Drill Intersection Summary
| **Hole ID ** | Length | **Collar Location GDA94 ** | **Collar Location GDA94 ** | **Collar Location GDA94 ** | **Dip ** | Azimuth | From m |
To m |
Cu Grade % |
Au Grade g/t |
Bi Grade % |
Width m |
Intersection Description |
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| East |
North |
RL |
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| BBDD‐1 | 129.2 | **448400 ** | 7827075 | 328 | ‐60 | 0 | 89 | 92.8 | 1.26 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 3.8 | 3.8m @ 1.26% Cu, 0.08g/t Au, 0.01% Bi |
| 107.2 | 114 | 0.45 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 6.8 | 6.8m @ 0.45% Cu, 0.08g/t Au, 0.01% Bi | |||||||
| BBDD‐2 | 198 | **448400 ** | 7827025 | 324 | ‐60 | 0 | 135.5 | 140 | 1.35 | 0.22 | 0.03 | 4.5 | 4.5m @ 1.35% Cu, 0.22g/t Au, 0.03% Bi |
| 157 | 177 | 0.61 | 8.17 | 0.22 | 20 | 20m @ 8.17g/t Au, 0.61%Cu, 0.22% Bi | |||||||
| includes | 169 | 173 | 0.66 | 37.90 | 0.80 | 4 | 4m @ 37.90g/t Au, 0.66% Cu, 0.80% Bi | ||||||
| and | 171 | 172 | 0.94 | 62.30 | 1.11 | 1 | 1m @ 62.30g/t Au, 0.94% Cu, 1.11% Bi | ||||||
| BBRC‐1 | 100 | **448329 ** | 7827204 | 326 | ‐60 | 90 | Meteroric Resources Hole NSI | ||||||
| BBRC‐2 | 137 | **448400 ** | 7827050 | 323 | ‐60 | 0 | 115 | 119 | 4.69 | 4 | Meteroric Resources Hole 4m @ 4.69% Cu, 0.38g/t Au, 170g/t Bi | ||
| BBRC‐3 | 155 | **448519 ** | 7827033 | 323 | ‐60 | 0 | Meteroric Resources Hole NSI | ||||||
| BBRC‐4 | 77 | **448400 ** | 7827120 | 331 | ‐60 | 0 | Anomalous Zone 37‐55m @ 213ppm Cu | ||||||
| BBRC‐5 | 113 | **448400 ** | 7827097 | 328 | ‐60 | 0 | 62 | 87 | 1.89 | 0.27 | 0.03 | 25 | 25m @ 1.89% Cu, 0.27g/t Au, 0.03% Bi |
| includes | 66 | 68 | 2.98 | 0.42 | 0.12 | 2 | 2m @ 2.98% Cu, 0.42g/t, 0.12% Bi | ||||||
| and | 74 | 78 | 8.93 | 1.05 | 0.01 | 4 | 4m @ 8.93% Cu, 1.05g/t Au, 0.01% Bi | ||||||
| includes | 75 | 77 | 16.50 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 2 | 2m @ 16.50% Cu, 0.15g/t Au, 0.01% Bi | ||||||
| and | 75 | 76 | 24.20 | 0.21 | 0.01 | 1 | 1m @ 24.2% Cu, 0.21g/t Au, 0.01% Bi | ||||||
| and | 76 | 77 | 1.20 | 3.81 | 0.01 | 1 | 1m @ 3.81g/t Au, 1.20% Cu, 0.01% Bi | ||||||
| BBRC‐6 | 203 | **448440 ** | 7827030 | 328 | ‐60 | 126 | 135 | 0.89 | 0.36 | 0.04 | 9 | 9m @ 0.89% Cu, 0.36g/t Au, 0.04% Bi | |
| includes | 126 | 128 | 0.09 | 1.21 | 0.01 | 2 | 2m @ 1.21g/t Au, 0.09% Cu, 0.01% Bi | ||||||
| and | 128 | 130 | 2.50 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 2 | 2m @ 2.50% Cu, 0.13g/t Au, 0.06% Bi | ||||||
| 146 | 149 | 0.80 | 1.57 | 0.02 | 3 | 3m @ 1.57g/t Au, 0.80% Cu, 0.02% Bi | |||||||
| 154 | 160 | 0.05 | 0.56 | 0.03 | 6 | 6m @ 0.56g/t Au, 0.05% Cu, 0.03% Bi | |||||||
| BBRC‐7 | 137 | **448360 ** | 7827081 | 321 | ‐60 | 0 | 87 | 90 | 0.38 | 0.69 | 0 | 3 | 3m @ 0.69g/t Au, 0.38% Cu |
| 100 | 105 | 0.29 | 0.06 | 0 | 5 | 5m@ 0.29% Cu, 0.06g/t Au | |||||||
| Copper cut-off grade 0.2%. Gold cut-off grade 0.2g/t. Maximum internal dilution 5m. Uncut. |
The Bluebird mineralisation is similar to other highly profitable Tennant Creek mines such as Peko and Nobles Knob, both situated about 20km away. Significantly, the high grade gold intersection in BBDD-2 is the deepest hole drilled at Bluebird and appears to indicate that the gold grade and mineralisation thickness is increasing substantially with depth.
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WARREGO NORTH (Meteoric 100%)
Meteoric holds three granted exploration licences over magnetic anomalies near the old Warrego copper-gold mine (1.3M oz gold, 91,000t copper), the largest mine in the Tennant Creek mineral field. Previous exploration identified several large high magnetic susceptibility targets some with pronounced coincident gravity anomalies similar in character to quartz-magnetite-chlorite ironstones associated with high-grade copper-gold-bismuth mineralisation elsewhere in the mineral field. The target areas are situated north and northwest of the Warrego mine as shown in Figure 7. The largest of these targets is Parakeet, situated 15km NW of Warrego. Meteoric has carried out further processing and interpretation of ground magnetic, gravity and induced polarisation (IP) data at Parakeet. The processing included 3D forward and inversion modelling of the ground magnetics and gravity data as well as 2D modelling of the IP.
Historical drilling to depths of up to 200m at Parakeet has demonstrated anomalous copper, gold and bismuth associated with ironstone alteration. The ground magnetic anomalies and associated gravity anomaly are shown in Figure 8, highlighting the two main targets at PKT1 and PKT2 and a third target at PKT3. All three targets have recorded historical drill intercepts with anomalous copper, gold or bismuth values.
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Figure 7 Warrego North Aeromagnetic Targets
3D inversion modelling of the ground magnetic data has identified a total of six bodies with magnetic susceptibility values greater than 0.4 SI units, characteristic of ironstone bodies at Tennant Creek. A perspective view of the modelled bodies interpreted to be ironstones is shown in Figure 9. Targets PKT1 and PKT2 are the largest of the modelled bodies.
Significantly, modelling of the ground magnetics provides more control on the depth estimates of the ironstone bodies compared to the previous modelling of aeromagnetic data. Figure 10 shows a plan image of a derivative of the total magnetic intensity with sections through the 3D magnetic susceptibility block model. Magnetic susceptibility greater than 0.4 SI units are shown in red on the images and copper values greater than 100ppm are coloured red on the drill traces. Section A shows target PKT1 (right hand body) and PKT2 (larger left hand body). Section C shows what could be the SE extensions of target PKT2. Refer to MEI ASX release of 14 May 2014 for details of these exploration results.
The sections clearly show that the previous drilling has not tested the major ironstone targets at PKT1 and PKT2 and appears to have intersected what could be the copper halo over a large copper-gold system at depth. The depth to the top of target PKT1 is estimated to be 170m and the depth to the top of target PKT2 is estimated to be 230m, significantly shallower than estimated by modelling of the aeromagnetic data.
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Forward modelling (a method independent of inversion modelling) of the ground magnetic data also shows the presence of multiple pipe-like bodies, supporting the interpretation of the inversion modelling. In addition, modelling of down-hole magnetic data at target PKT2 shows evidence of a strongly magnetic off-hole source. Modelling of the IP identified two chargeability anomalies which could be related to the PKT1 target situated some 80m to the east of the IP line. Modelling of the gravity data identified a gravity anomaly coincident with the PKT1 magnetic target.
Interpretation of regional aeromagnetic data indicates the presence of a strong NW-trending structure through Parakeet which appears to be a parallel structure to the Navigator Fault, a major structure associated with the Warrego copper-gold deposit, indicating a favourable structural setting for the Parakeet mineralisation.
Tennant Creek-style copper-gold deposits (e.g. Warrego 7Mt at 8g/t Au and 2% Cu) form very attractive, high grade, high value targets. Meteoric is most encouraged by the recent geophysical modelling which indicates potential for a large copper-gold system just below the previous drilling at Parakeet. These targets are conceptual at this stage and there has been insufficient exploration to estimate a mineral resource and it is uncertain whether further exploration will result in the estimation of a mineral resource. Meteoric is assessing drill testing of the PKT1 and PKT2 targets at initial depths of 300m either in its own right or with a partner.
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Figure 8 Parakeet Gravity (top) and Ground Magnetic Anomaly (bottom) Showing Targets PKT1, PKT2 and PKT3
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Figure 9
Perspective View of the Parakeet Ground Magnetic 3D
Inversion Model
The purple wireframes contain block model susceptibility values >0.4 SI units.
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Figure 10 Top: Plan Image of Second Derivative TMI. Bottom: Sections AB and CD through the 3D Magnetic Susceptibility Block Model
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COORARA (Meteoric 100%)
Meteoric holds a 40km strike length of banded iron formations (BIF) in the South Yilgarn iron province, within trucking distance of the multi-user Trans Australian Railway. The BIF sequences have demonstrated potential for both goethite-hematite and magnetite iron ores. Meteoric carried out a detailed 140 line-km ground magnetic survey over both goethite- hematite and magnetite targets. The survey identified several areas of interpreted magnetite destruction within the BIF sequences, with potential for goethite-hematite enrichments. Ground follow up identified three areas totalling some 1.5km in strike length as attractive DSO-grade goethite-hematite drill targets.
In addition, the ground magnetic survey identified at least two parallel magnetite-rich BIF horizons which can be traced on the surface for 800m along strike. A surface sample of this magnetite-rich BIF grades 69.2%Fe, 0.4% SiO2, 0.1% Al2O3 and 0.03% P indicating potential for high quality DSO-grade magnetite. The true thickness of the magnetite-rick horizons is difficult to ascertain because of scree cover, but appears to range from 1-3m.
Follow up sampling was also carried out over two areas where historical sampling indicated potential for gold mineralisation and one area with nickel sulphide potential.
WILTHORPE (Meteoric 90%)
Meteoric has identified a resource of 61,000oz of gold at Harrods Central and Harrods South, with potential for extensions between these two mineralised areas. Discussions are in progress regarding the possible sale of this asset.
CORTEGANA (Meteoric 100%)
Meteoric has made application for a 65sq km Investigation Permit over crystalline, coarse flake graphite occurrences and old graphite workings in the Aracena Metamorphic Belt, 80km NW of Seville in Huelva Province, Spain. No modern exploration has been carried out in this old mining area and Meteoric anticipates that airborne EM techniques should be highly effective in identifying target areas for high grade graphite along a prospective 20km-long corridor within the permit. In anticipation of the permit being granted early in the next financial year, Meteoric is obtaining quotes for an airborne EM survey over the permit area.
Competent Person Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled or reviewed by Roger Thomson BSc (Hons), ARSM, a Competent Person, who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Roger Thomson is the principal of Regor Consulting Pty Ltd, a consultant to Meteoric Resources. Roger Thomson has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the ‘Australasian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Roger Thomson holds equity securities in Meteoric Resources. Roger Thomson consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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Your directors present their report on the Company for the year ended 30 June 2014.
DIRECTORS
The following persons were directors of Meteoric Resources NL (“ Meteoric ”) during the year and up to the date of this report:
Michael Robson Graeme Clatworthy George Sakalidis Neville Bassett Peter Thomas
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activities of the Company during the year were to explore mineral tenements in Western Australia, Northern Territory, New South Wales (residual interests relinquished during the year).
RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS
During the year the Company recorded an operating loss of $631,759 (2013: $615,245).
DIVIDENDS
No amounts have been paid or declared by way of dividend by the Company since the end of the previous financial year and the Directors do not recommend the payment of any dividend.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
A review of operations is covered elsewhere in this Annual Report.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic and diluted loss per share for the financial period was 0.60 cents (2013: 0.72 cents).
FINANCIAL POSITION
The Company’s cash position as at 30 June 2014 was $589,620, an increase from the 30 June 2013 cash balance which was $476,002. The cash position is considered adequate to fund contractually committed exploration expenditure.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS
During the year, placements were effected and a Non-Renounceable Rights Issue was offered to all shareholders. This Rights Issue was underwritten by Lead Manager, CPS Capital Group Pty Ltd (“CPS”) pursuant to a mandate letter and an Underwriting Agreement. The Placement was for 11,500,000 shares at an issue price of 2.7 cents per share, raised $316,250 and was made to persons who qualified to participate in an excluded offer for the purpose of section 708 of the Corporations Act 2001, including professional and sophisticated investors. Those who participated in the Placement were eligible to participate in the Rights Issue.
In recognition of the Company’s existing shareholders, the Company extended the same price to its shareholders under the Rights Issue. The prorata Rights Issue was for one (1) new share for every eight (8) shares held.
The total raised by both the Placements and Rights Issue amounted to $738,525 (before issue costs).
In addition to the Placement and Rights Issue noted above, the Company issued a total of 1,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares in final settlement of a contractual agreement entered into on 16 June 2010 in relation to the acquisition of a mining tenement.
On 2[nd] September 2013 Meteoric entered into a Farm-in / Joint Venture agreement with Blaze International Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, Blaze may earn a 50% interest in the Barkly Project by spending $250,000 on exploration by March 2015 and earn a further 20% by expending an additional $350,000 by 31 March 2017. Blaze may also earn an additional 10% by funding all exploration up until the commencement of a Bankable Feasibility Study.
Other than as noted above, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company during the financial period.
MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
No material matters have occurred subsequent to the end of the financial year which requires reporting on other than those which have been noted above or reported to ASX.
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LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Likely developments in the operations of the Company and the expected results of those operations in future financial years have not been included in this report as the directors believe, on reasonable grounds, that the inclusion of such information would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Company. During the year, the Company reviewed a number of additional opportunities in the resource sector, both local and overseas. To date, the board has not elected to pursue any of these projects and continues to seek and review potential acquisitions and/or joint ventures that are aimed at adding shareholder value.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
The Company carries out exploration operations in Australia which are subject to environmental regulations under both Commonwealth and State legislation. The Company’s exploration manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations. During or since the financial period there have been no known significant breaches of these regulations.
INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARIES
Michael Robson LLB (1st Class Hons) B.Sc (Physics) MAICD Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Robson has held a number of senior management positions both in the Western Australian government and in private industry since 2001. He is currently working for law firm Wilson and Atkinson and is a specialist compliance and risk management consultant to the stockbroking and financial planning industries. His senior roles have included responsibility for corporate governance, corporate finance, investor relations, regulatory compliance, risk management, training, policy development and implementation and strategic planning.
He is a non-executive director of this company, Meteoric Resources NL (appointed 29 November 2012). During the past three years he has held the following ASX listed company directorships; Neurodiscovery Ltd, Datamotion (Asia Pacific) Ltd and US Nickel Limited.
Graeme Clatworthy Executive Director
Mr Clatworthy holds a bachelor of business majoring in accounting. He has accumulated over 27 years of experience in the stockbroking industry and has gained a vast understanding of the Australian Capital Markets. He has assisted numerous companies to IPO on the ASX and to raise funds for exploration and working capital. He is executive director of this company, Meteoric Resources NL (appointed 29 November 2012) and a Non-Executive Director of Rift Valley Resources Ltd. Graeme has previously been a Director of Yilgarn Gold Ltd and Brightstar Resources Ltd.
Mr Clatworthy has a relevant interest in 1,475,000 ordinary fully paid shares.
George Sakalidis
Non-Executive Director
Mr Sakalidis is an exploration geophysicist with over 25 years’ industry experience, during which time his career has included extensive gold, diamond, base metals and mineral sands exploration. Mr Sakalidis has been involved in a number of significant mineral discoveries, including the Three Rivers and Rose gold deposits in Western Australia and he was responsible for the making of the tenement applications over the Silver Swan nickel deposit. He was also instrumental in the design of the magnetic surveys and exploration drilling program that led to the discovery of the large mineral sands resources at Magnetic Minerals Limited’s Dongara Project. He is a non-executive director of this company, Meteoric Resources NL (since the company was incorporated 13 February 2004). He is also a director of Image Resources NL (since incorporation on 13 May 1994), Magnetic Resources NL (since incorporation on 23 August 2006) and Potash West NL (since incorporation on 12 November 2010), each of which is ASX listed. He resigned from being a founding director of ASX listed Emu NL on 8 November 2013.
Mr Sakalidis has a relevant interest in 6,471,413 ordinary fully paid shares, 2,688,462 contributing shares and 1,500,000 options to acquire fully paid shares.
Neville Bassett
Non-Executive Director
Mr Bassett is a Chartered Accountant operating his own corporate consulting business, specialising in the area of corporate, financial and management advisory services. He consults to a number of publicly listed companies and private company groups in a diversity of industry sectors and is a director or company secretary of a number of public and private companies. He has been involved with numerous public company listings and capital raisings. His involvement in the corporate arena has also taken in mergers and acquisitions, and includes significant knowledge and exposure to the Australian financial markets. Mr Bassett has a wealth of experience in matters pertaining to the Corporations Act, ASX listing requirements, corporate taxation and finance.
He is a non-executive director of this company, Meteoric Resources NL (appointed 29 November 2012). During the past three years Mr Bassett has held the following ASX listed company directorships; Vector Resources Ltd, Ram Resources Ltd and Mamba Minerals Ltd.
Mr Bassett has a relevant interest in 850,000 ordinary fully paid shares and 550,000 contributing shares.
Peter Thomas
Non-Executive Director
Mr Thomas, 56, with some 30 years’ experience as a director of listed companies, has been a non-executive director of Meteoric Resources NL since 13 February 2004. For over 30 years until June 2011, Mr Thomas ran a commercial legal practice on his own account specialising in the delivery of wide ranging legal, corporate and commercial advice to listed explorers and miners.
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He is also non-executive chairman of Image Resources NL (since 19 April 2002), Emu NL (since the company was incorporated on 29 August 2007) and Middle Island Resources Limited (since 2 March 2010), each of which is ASX listed. He was founding non-executive chairman of Magnetic Resources NL, a position he held until he resigned in July 2013.
Mr Thomas has a relevant interest in 422,000 ordinary fully paid shares, 33,000 contributing shares and 1,300,000 options to acquire fully paid shares.
Rudolf Tieleman
Company Secretary
Mr Tieleman is an accountant with over 25 years’ experience in public practice. He has extensive knowledge in matters relating to the operation and administration of listed mining companies in Australia.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
At the date of this report the Company does not have a separately constituted Audit Committee as all matters normally considered by an audit committee are dealt with by the full board.
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
At the date of this report, the Company does not have a separately constituted Remuneration Committee and as such, no separate committee meetings were held during the year. All resolutions made in respect of remuneration matters were dealt with by the full board.
MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
During the financial year ended 30 June 2014, the following director meetings were held:
| Eligible to Attend | Attended | |
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| Michael Robson | 6 | 6 |
| Graeme Clatworthy | 6 | 6 |
| George Sakalidis | 6 | 6 |
| Neville Bassett | 6 | 6 |
| Peter Thomas | 6 | 6 |
REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited)
Names of and positions held by key management personnel (defined by the Australian Accounting Standards as being “ those people having authority and responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the activities of an entity, either directly or indirectly. This includes an entity's directors ”) in office at any time during the financial year are:
| Key Management Person | Position |
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| Michael Robson | Non-Executive Chairman |
| Graeme Clatworthy | Executive Director |
| George Sakalidis | Non-Executive Director |
| Neville Bassett | Non-Executive Director |
| Peter Thomas | Non-Executive Director |
| Rudolf Tieleman | CompanySecretary |
The Company’s policy for determining the nature and amount of emoluments of key management personnel is set out below:
Key Management Personnel Remuneration and Incentive Policies
At the date of this report, the Company does not have a separately constituted Remuneration Committee (“ committee ”) as all matters normally considered by such a Committee are dealt with by the full board. When constituted, its mandate will be to make recommendations to the Board with respect to appropriate and competitive remuneration and incentive policies (including basis for paying and the quantum of any bonuses), for key management personnel and others as considered appropriate to be singled out for special attention, which:
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motivates them to contribute to the growth and success of the Company within an appropriate control framework;
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aligns the interests of key leadership with the interests of the Company’s shareholders;
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are paid within any limits imposed by the Constitution and make recommendations to the Board with respect to the need for increases to any such amount at the Company’s annual general meeting; and
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in the case of directors, only permits participation in equity-based remuneration schemes after appropriate disclosure to, due consideration by and with the approval of the Company’s shareholders.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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Non-Executive Directors
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Non-executive directors are not provided with retirement benefits other than statutory superannuation entitlements.
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To the extent that the Company adopts a remuneration structure for its non-executive directors other than in the form of cash and superannuation, disclosure shall be made to stakeholders and approvals obtained as required by law and the ASX listing rules.
Incentive Plans and Benefits Programs
The Board, acting in its capacity as a Remuneration Committee, is to:
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review and make recommendations concerning long-term incentive compensation plans, including the use of equity-based plans, administer equity-based and employee benefit plans and discharge any responsibilities under those plans, including making and authorising grants, in accordance with the terms of those plans;
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ensure that, where practicable, incentive plans are designed around appropriate and realistic performance targets that measure relative performance and provide remuneration when they are achieved; and
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review and, if necessary, improve any existing benefit programs established for employees.
Retirement and Superannuation Payments
Prescribed benefits were provided by the Company to all directors by way of superannuation contributions to externally managed complying superannuation funds during the year. These benefits were paid as superannuation contributions to satisfy (at least) the requirements of the Superannuation Contribution Guarantee Act and in satisfaction of any salary sacrifice requests. All contributions were made to accumulation type funds selected by the director and accordingly actuarial assessments were not required.
Relationship between Company Performance and Remuneration
There is no relationship between the financial performance of the Company for the current or previous financial year and the remuneration of the key management personnel. Remuneration is set having regard to market conditions and encourage the continued services of key management personnel.
Use of Remuneration Consultants
The Company did not employ the services of any remuneration consultant during the financial year ended 30 June 2014.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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Key Management Personnel Remuneration
| Year ended 30 June | 2014 | ||||
| Key Management Person | Short-term benefits Fees & contractual payments ($) |
Post- employment Statutory superannuation ($) |
Total cash and cash equivalent benefits ($) |
Equity-settled share based payments ($) |
Total ($) |
| Michael Robson | 30,000 | 2,781 | 32,781 | - | 32,781 |
| Graeme Clatworthy | 60,000 | 5,563 | 65,563 | - | 65,563 |
| George Sakalidis | 36,742 | 2,781 | 39,523 | - | 39,523 |
| Neville Bassett | 30,000 | 2,781 | 32,781 | - | 32,781 |
| Peter Thomas | 30,000 | 2,781 | 32,781 | - | 32,781 |
| Rudolf Tieleman | 50,187 | - | 50,187 | - | 50,187 |
| Total | 236,929 | 16,687 | 253,616 | - | 253,616 |
| Year ended 30 June | 2013 | ||||
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| Key Management Person | Short-term benefits Fees & contractual payments ($) |
Post- employment Statutory superannuation ($) |
Total cash and cash equivalent benefits ($) |
Equity-settled share based payments ($) |
Total ($) |
| Peter Thomas | 30,000 | 2,706 | 32,706 | - | 32,706 |
| Roger Thomson Resigned 29.11.2012 |
57,117 | 1,125 | 58,242 | - | 58,242 |
| George Sakalidis | 47,670 | 2,706 | 50,376 | - | 50,376 |
| Graeme Clatworthy Appointed 29.11.2012 |
33,710 | 3,046 | 36,756 | - | 36,756 |
| Neville Bassett Appointed 29.11.2012 |
17,661 | 1,596 | 19,257 | - | 19,257 |
| Michael Robson Appointed 29.11.2012 |
17,661 | 1,596 | 19,257 | - | 19,257 |
| Rudolf Tieleman | 43,915 | - | 43,915 | - | 43,915 |
| Total | 247,734 | 12,775 | 260,509 | - | 260,509 |
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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Consultant Agreements
A consulting agreement has been executed between the Company and Mr Sakalidis’ nominated associated entity under which Mr Sakalidis delivers consulting services to the Company. Either party may, in its sole and absolute discretion, terminate the engagement by providing 30 days written notice. The Company may, at its option, elect to pay the consultant the equivalent remuneration for the period of the notice and dispense with the notice period. There are no provisions for the payment of any other termination payments.
Other major provisions of those agreements are set out as follows:
| Contracted entity | Term of agreement | Rate | Reviewperiod | Increase |
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| Leeman Pty Ltd (G Sakalidis) |
No set term | $155.00 per hour | Annually on 1 July | Discretionary by Board |
Messrs Thomas, Clatworthy, Bassett, Robson and Tieleman do not have employment contracts with the Company save to the extent that the Company’s constating documents comprise the same.
Guaranteed Rate Increases
There are no guaranteed rate increases fixed in the contracts of any of the key management personnel.
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
The relevant interest of each director in the shares and options over such instruments issued by the Company as notified by the directors to the Australian Securities Exchange in accordance with Section 205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, at the date of this report is as follows:
| Fully Paid Ordinary Shares |
Partly Paid Contributing Shares |
Options over Fully Paid Ordinary Shares |
Options over Fully Paid Ordinary Shares |
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| Expiring 23.12.2014 | Expiring 27.12.2016 | |||
| Michael Robson | - | - | - | - |
| Graeme Clatworthy | 1,475,000 | - | - | - |
| George Sakalidis | 6,471,413 | 2,688,462 | 750,000 | 750,000 |
| Neville Bassett | 850,000 | 550,000 | - | - |
| Peter Thomas | 422,000 | 33,000 | 650,000 | 650,000 |
| Total | 9,218,413 | 3,271,462 | 1,400,000 | 1,400,000 |
SHARE OPTIONS GRANTED TO DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
No options have been issued to directors or officers during or since the end of the financial year other than those noted above.
What follows in this Directors’ Report has not been subject to audit.
EMPLOYEES
At 30 June 2014, aside from directors who are for tax purposes treated as employees, the Company’s only other employees were part-time or casual staff. The same position prevailed at 30 June 2013.
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Meteoric is a no liability company incorporated and domiciled in Australia.
ACCESS TO INDEPENDENT ADVICE
Each director has the right, so long as he is acting reasonably in the interests of the Company and in the discharge of his duties as a director, to seek independent professional advice and recover the reasonable costs thereof from the Company.
The advice shall only be sought after consultation about the matter with the chairman (where it is reasonable that the chairman be consulted) or, if it is the chairman that wishes to seek the advice or it is unreasonable that he be consulted, another director (if that be reasonable).
The advice is to be made immediately available to all Board members other than to a director against whom privilege is claimed.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Company has entered into agreements indemnifying, to the extent permitted by law, all the directors and officers of the Company against all losses or liabilities incurred by each director and officer in their capacity as directors and officers of the Company. During the year an amount of $6,290 (2013: $5,440) was incurred in insurance premiums for this purpose.
OPTIONS
As at the date of this report there are the following unquoted options over unissued ordinary shares in the Company:
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(a) 2,580,000 exercisable at $0.2249 per option on or before 23 December 2014 to acquire a fully paid share;
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(b) 230,000 exercisable at $0.2370 per option on or before 21 December 2015 to acquire a fully paid share;
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(c) 2,550,000 exercisable at $0.0915 per option on or before 27 December 2016 to acquire a fully paid share;
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(d) 5,000,000 exercisable at $0.045 per option on or before 31 January 2017 to acquire a fully paid share.
PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company, or to 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.
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out in this annual report.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors
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GRAEME CLATWORTHY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Perth 18 August 2014
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
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To those charged with the governance of Meteoric Resources NL
As auditor for the audit of Meteoric Resources NL for the year ended 30 June 2014, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
a) No contraventions of the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
b) No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
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Somes Cooke
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Nicholas Hollens Partner Perth 18 August 2014
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
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Preamble
This statement is provided in compliance with the recommendations ( Recommendations ) in the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s second edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations with 2010 amendments. The Company recognises the publication of the third edition of the principles and recommendations and intends to comply with the prescribed changes when these take effect from 1 July 2014.
Reference is to be made to this Statement or the Directors’ Report for the information required by the Recommendations to appear in an Annual Report.
Except to the extent indicated in the “if not, why not” exception report appearing below, the Company has resolved that for so long as it is admitted to the official lists of the ASX, it shall abide by the ASX Recommendations.
Due to the exigencies and vagaries of commercial life and changing circumstances, there will, no doubt, be occasions when, especially because of the size of the Company and the composition of its Board, that it can be expected to depart from the policies and charters which it has adopted. These policies have been adopted on the basis that, in the circumstances of the Company, they reflect what is considered to be a reasonable aspiration. It is not expected that they will be slavishly adhered to. Their object is to focus attention upon the issues they address and provoke thought about and awareness of those issues and the pitfalls that one could otherwise fall into inadvertently. The important thing is to develop a culture conducive only to good and appropriate conduct and practices.
Honesty and integrity must be the overriding and guiding principle in all things - substance must prevail over form and lip service. The Company intends that adherence to these policies be a condition of each contract of employment or service.
The Board encourages all key management personnel, other employees, contractors and other stakeholders to monitor compliance with this Corporate Governance manual and periodically, by liaising with the Board, management and staff, especially in relation to observable departures from the intent of these policies and with any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Suggestions for improvements or amendments can be made at any time by providing a written note to the chairman.
By force of its adopted policies as uploaded to its website or as a matter of practice (but this may change), the Company complies with the Recommendations, except to the extent set out below after the relevant recommendation under the subheading “if not, why not” :
Recommendation/Comment/Exception
1. Lay solid foundations for management and oversight Companies should establish and disclose the respective roles and responsibilities of Board and management.
1.1 Companies should establish the functions reserved to the Board and those delegated to senior executives and disclose those functions.
1.2 Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of senior executives. 1.3 Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to Reporting on Principle 1. 2. Structure the board to add value Companies should have a board of an effective composition, size and commitment to adequately discharge its responsibilities and duties.
2.1 A majority of the board should be independent directors. 2.2 The chair should be an independent director. 2.3 The roles of the chair and chief executive officer (or equivalent) should not be exercised by the same individual. 2.4 The board should establish a nomination committee. “If not, why not”: The full Board undertakes, on an ad-hoc unstructured basis, the duties which would normally fall to a Nomination Committee. The Company does not currently have a formal Nomination Committee policy because of its size and, limited resources.
2.5 Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of the board, its committees and individual Directors. 2.6 Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to Reporting on Principle 2. The skills, experience and period of office of Directors are set out in the Company’s Annual Report (Directors’ Report). Statements as to the composition of the board and the Company’s materiality thresholds are disclosed elsewhere in this Report. The Company does not currently have a formal nomination policy or committee. “If not, why not” See response to 2.4 above.
3. Promote ethical and responsible decision- making Companies should actively promote ethical and responsible decision-making.
3.1 Companies should establish a code of conduct and disclose the code or a summary of the code as to the: 3.1.1. practices necessary to maintain confidence in the Company’s integrity; 3.1.2. practices necessary to take into account their legal obligations and the reasonable expectations of their stakeholders; 3.1.3. responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices.
3.2 Companies should establish a policy concerning diversity and disclose the policy or a summary of that policy. The policy should include requirements for the board to establish measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and for the board to assess annually both the objectives and progress in achieving them.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
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| “If not, why not”: | |
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| Whilst the Company has a diversity policy, that policy does not include requirements for the Board to seek to establish | |
| measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity. The Board does not think it useful to include measurable objectives in | |
| relation to gender but, rather, thinks capability and capacity are far more significant. | |
| 3.3 | Companies should disclose in each annual report the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the board in |
| accordance with the diversity policy and progress towards achieving them. | |
| “If not, why not”: | |
| See the response to 3.2 above. | |
| 3.4 | Companies should disclose in each annual report the proportion of women employees in the whole organisation, women in |
| senior executive positions and women on the board. | |
| In compliance with the Company’s reporting requirement on that matter: | |
| the proportion of women employees in the whole organisation is approximately 2/3rds (excluding directors); |
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| there are currently no women in senior executive positions; and |
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| there are currently no women on the board. |
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| 3.5 | Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to Reporting on Principle 3. |
| 4. | Safeguard integrity in financial reporting |
| Companies should have a structure to independently verify and safeguard the integrity of their financial reporting. | |
| 4.1 | The board should establish an audit committee. |
| “If not, why not”: | |
| The full Board undertakes the duties that would otherwise fall to the audit committee. | |
| The Company is small, has a small board with a tight management structure, relies on equity capital for funding and in all the | |
| circumstances of the Company the board does not perceive that the gains to be derived through the operation of a formal | |
| committee structured in the manner contemplated by the Recommendations can be cost justified. | |
| 4.2 | The audit committee should be structured so that it: |
| 4.2.1. consists only of non-executive directors; |
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| 4.2.2. consists of a majority of independent directors; |
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| 4.2.3. is chaired by an independent chair, who is not chair of the board; |
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| 4.2.4. has at least three members. |
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| “If not, why not”: | |
| See the response to 4.1 above | |
| 4.3 | The Audit Committee should have a formal charter. |
| 4.4 | Companies should provide the information indicated in Guide to Reporting on Principle 4. |
| 5. | Make timely and balanced disclosure |
| Companies should promote timely and balanced disclosure of all material matters concerning the Company. | |
| 5.1 | Companies should establish written policies designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and |
| to ensure accountability at a senior executive level for that compliance and disclose those policies or a summary of those | |
| policies. | |
| 5.2 | Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to Reporting on Principle 5. |
| 6. | Respect the rights of shareholders |
| Companies should respect the rights of shareholders and facilitate the effective exercise of those rights. | |
| 6.1 | Companies should design a communications policy for promoting effective communication with shareholders and encouraging |
| their participation at general meetings and disclose their policy or a summary of that policy. | |
| 6.2 | Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to Reporting on Principle 6. |
| 7. | Recognise and manage risk |
| Companies should establish a sound system of risk oversight and management and internal control. | |
| 7.1 | Companies should establish policies for the oversight and management of material business risks and disclose a summary of |
| those policies. | |
| “If not, why not”: | |
| If this requirement is directed at requiring such summary to appear in this statement, that has not happened because a copy of | |
| the Company Risk Management Policy can be viewed on the Company’s website. | |
| 7.2 | The board should require management to design and implement the risk management and internal control system to manage the |
| company’s material business risks and report to it on whether those risks are being managed effectively. The board should | |
| disclose that management has reported to it as to the effectiveness of the company’s management of its material business risks. | |
| “If not, why not”: | |
| Management has not reported to the board as to the effectiveness of the Company’s management of its material business risks. | |
| Whilst the board recognises the benefit of the discipline of documenting such matters, the board has deployed its scarce | |
| resources to other endeavours in priority to the preparation of a written report on the matter of risk. Given that the Company has | |
| a Risk Management Policy in place and the nature, extent and scale of its operations are extremely limited with internal control | |
| measures already in place, the Company considers that it is managing its material business risks just as effectively as if a formal | |
| independent committee was established for the purpose recommended. The Company will review the need to require | |
| management to design and implement risk management and internal control systems as it develops. | |
| 7.3 | The board should disclose whether it has received assurance from the chief executive officer (or equivalent) and the chief |
| financial officer (or equivalent) that the declaration provided in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act is founded | |
| on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in all material respects in | |
| relation to financial reporting risks. |
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
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| 7.4 | Companies should provide the information indicated in Guide to Reporting on Principle 7. |
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| “If not, why not”: | |
| The Board has received declarations in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act. | |
| Whilst the board recognises the benefit of the discipline of documenting such matters, the board has deployed its scarce | |
| resources to other endeavours in priority to the preparation of a written report on the matter of risk given the Company has strict | |
| procedures in place and the board has an executive director who is well versed in the day to day affairs of the Company and | |
| knows what measures are in place. | |
| 8. | Remunerate fairly and responsibly |
| Companies should ensure that the level and composition of remuneration is sufficient and reasonable and that its relationship to | |
| performance is clear. | |
| 8.1 | The board should establish a remuneration committee. |
| 8.2 | The Remuneration Committee should be structured so that it: |
| 8.2.1. consists of a majority of independent directors; |
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| 8.2.2. is chaired by an independent director; |
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| 8.2.3. has at least three members. |
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| “If not, why not”: | |
| The full Board undertakes, on an ad-hoc unstructured basis, the duties which would normally fall to a Remuneration Committee. | |
| The Company does not currently have a formal Remuneration Committee policy because of its size and, limited resources. | |
| 8.3 | Companies should clearly distinguish the structure of non-executive directors’ remuneration from that of executive directors and |
| senior executives. | |
| 8.4 | Companies should provide the information indicated in Guide to Reporting on Principle 8. |
| “If not, why not”: | |
| The information required by the Recommendation appears elsewhere in this Annual Report. The Board was of the view that | |
| further review of remuneration was not desirable and was not to be undertaken given the state of the equity markets. | |
| Because the Board acted on an ad-hoc, unstructured basis as the Remuneration Committee, records were not maintained to | |
| enable full compliance. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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| The | board has agreed on the following guidelines for assessing the materiality of matters: | |
| 1. | MATERIALITY – QUANTITATIVE | |
| 1.1. | Statement of Financial Position items: | |
| Statement of Financial Position items are material if they have a value of more than 5% of pro-forma net assets. | ||
| 1.2. | Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income items: | |
| Profit and loss items are material if they will have an impact on the current year operating result of 10% or more. | ||
| 2. | MATERIALITY – QUALITATIVE | |
| Items are also material if: | ||
| 2.1. | they are of a character that enlivens the obligation to disclose under either ASX Listing Rule 3.1 or the continuous disclosure | |
| obligations arising in terms of the Corporations Act; | ||
| 2.2. | they impact on the reputation of the Company; | |
| 2.3. | they involve a breach of legislation; | |
| 2.4. | they are outside the ordinary course of business; | |
| 2.5. | they could affect the Company’s rights to its assets; | |
| 2.6. | if accumulated they would trigger the quantitative tests; | |
| 2.7. | they involve a contingent liability that would have a probable effect of 5% or more on Statement of Financial Position or Statement of | |
| Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income items; or | ||
| 2.8. | they will have an effect on operations which is likely to result in an increase or decrease in net income or dividend distribution of more | |
| than 10%. | ||
| 3. | MATERIAL CONTRACTS | |
| Contracts will be considered material if: | ||
| 3.1. | they are outside the ordinary course of business; | |
| 3.2. | they contain exceptionally onerous provisions in the opinion of the Board; | |
| 3.3. | they impact on income or distribution in excess of the quantitative tests; | |
| 3.4. | there is a likelihood that either party will default, and the default may trigger any of the quantitative tests; | |
| 3.5. | they are essential to the activities of the Company and cannot be replaced, or cannot be replaced without an increase in cost of such a | |
| quantum, triggering any of the quantitative tests; | ||
| 3.6. | they contain or trigger change of control provisions; | |
| 3.7. | they are between or for the benefit of related parties; or | |
| 3.8. | they otherwise trigger the quantitative tests. |
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STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the year ended 30 June 2014
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| Notes Revenue: Interest income Profit on sale of non-current assets Other income Expenses: Depreciation expense 11 Exploration and tenement expenses Other expenses 3 (Loss) before income tax expense Income tax expense 4 (Loss) from continuing operations Other comprehensive income: Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income for year attributable to members of the Company Basic (loss) per share (cents per share) 7 Diluted (loss) per share (cents per share) 7 |
2014 ($) 21,172 65,895 3,595 (5,216) (215,463) (501,742) (631,759) - (631,759) - - (631,759) (631,759) (0.60) (0.60) |
2013 ($) 31,044 5,300 - (7,898) (219,247) (424,444) |
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| (615,245) - |
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| (615,245) | ||
| (615,245) | ||
| (0.72) (0.72) |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at 30 June 2014
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| Notes Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 8 Trade and other receivables 9 Other assets 10 Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment 11 Other financial assets 12 Total Non-Current Assets TOTAL ASSETS Current Liabilities Trade and other payables 13 Total Current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Equity Contributed equity 14 Reserves 14 Accumulated losses TOTAL EQUITY The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. |
2014 ($) 589,620 1,323 107 591,050 16,297 69,472 85,769 676,819 61,794 61,794 61,794 615,025 11,640,455 334,954 (11,360,384) 615,025 |
2013 ($) 476,002 74,611 1,007 |
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| 551,620 | ||
| 21,228 46,094 |
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| 67,322 | ||
| 618,942 | ||
| 80,510 | ||
| 80,510 | ||
| 80,510 | ||
| 538,432 | ||
| 11,008,238 258,819 (10,728,625) |
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY For the year ended 30 June 2014
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| Balance at 1.7.2012 Operating (loss) for the year Increase in Available For Sale Financial Assets Reserve Balance at 30.6.2013 Balance at 1.7.2013 Operating (loss) for the year Shares issued during the year Share issue costs Share based payments expense Decrease in Available For Sale Financial Assets Reserve Balance at 30.6.2014 |
Contributed Equity (Net of Costs) ($) Available for Sale Financial Assets Reserve Capital ($) Share Based Payments Reserve ($) Accumulated Losses ($) Total ($) |
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| 11,008,238 - 241,260 (10,113,380) 1,136,118 - - - (615,245) (615,245) - 17,559 - - 17,559 |
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| 11,008,238 17,559 241,260 (10,728,625) 538,432 |
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| 11,008,238 17,559 241,260 (10,728,625) 538,432 - - - (631,759) (631,759) 761,525 - - - 761,525 (129,308) - - - (129,308) - - 86,250 - 86,250 - (10,115) - - (10,115) |
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| 11,640,455 7,444 327,510 (11,360,384) 615,025 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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| Notes CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash payments to suppliers and contractors Interest received Net cash (used in) operating activities 15 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of plant and equipment Payments for exploration and evaluation Purchase of new prospects Increase in security deposits Proceeds from recoupment of exploration costs Proceeds from sale of investments Proceeds from sale of non-current assets Net cash (used in) investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from new issues of shares Share issue costs Net cash provided by financing activities Net increase / (decrease) in cash held Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 8 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. |
2014 ($) (504,396) 21,172 (483,224) (285) (217,545) - (20,689) 50,000 89,895 - (98,624) 738,525 (43,059) 695,466 113,618 476,002 589,620 |
2013 ($) (460,664) 31,044 |
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| (429,620) | ||
| (22,000) (348,129) (39,799) (4,739) 105,225 1,329 44,800 |
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| - | ||
| (692,933) 1,168,935 |
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| 476,002 | ||
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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This financial report includes the financial statements and notes of the Company.
NOTE 1 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation
The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. The financial statements were authorised for issue on 15 August 2014.
The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Company in the preparation of the financial report.
Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in a financial report containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.
Reporting Basis and Conventions
The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs modified by the revaluation of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities for which the fair value basis of accounting has been applied.
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis that contemplates normal business activities and the realisation of assets and extinguishment of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.
Cash and cash equivalents on hand as at the date of this report was approximately $500,000. The going concern basis is dependent upon the Company raising sufficient funds to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
In the Directors’ opinion, at the date of signing the financial report there are reasonable grounds to believe that the matters set out above will be achieved and have therefore prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis.
Should the Directors not achieve the matters set out above, there is significant uncertainty whether the Company will be able to continue as a going concern. The financial report does not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability or classification of recorded asset amounts, nor to the amounts or classification of liabilities which might be necessary should the Company not be able to continue as a going concern.
Accounting Policies
(a) Revenue
Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account interest rates applicable to the financial asset. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).
(b) Employee Benefits
Provision is made for the Company’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by non-casual employees to balance date. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. There is no liability for long service leave entitlements.
(c) Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
All exploration and evaluation expenditure is expensed to Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income as incurred. The effect of this is to increase the loss incurred from continuing operations as disclosed in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income and to decrease the carrying values of total assets in the Statement of Financial Position. That the carrying value of mineral assets, as a result of the operation of this policy, is zero does not necessarily reflect the board’s view as to the market value of that asset.
(d) Acquisition of Assets
The cost method is used for all acquisitions of assets regardless of whether shares or other assets are acquired. Cost is determined as the fair value of assets given up at the date of acquisition plus costs incidental to the acquisition.
Costs relating to the acquisition of new areas of interest are classified as either exploration and evaluation expenditure or mine properties based on the stage of development reached at the date of acquisition.
(e) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services 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 item as applicable. Receivables and payables in the Statement of Financial Position are shown inclusive of GST.
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The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the Statement of Financial Position.
Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority.
(f) Income Tax
The income tax expense for the year comprises current income tax expense and deferred tax expense.
Current income tax expense charged to the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income is the tax payable on taxable income calculated using applicable income tax rates enacted, or substantially enacted, as at reporting date. Current tax liabilities and assets are therefore measured at the amounts expected to be paid to or recovered from the relevant taxation authority.
Deferred income tax expense reflects movements in deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during the year as well as unused tax losses, if any in fact are brought to account.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are ascertained based on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets also result where amounts have been fully expensed but future tax deductions are available. No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at reporting date. Their measurement also reflects the manner in which management expects to recover or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability.
Deferred tax assets relating to temporary differences and unused tax losses are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the benefits of the deferred tax asset can be utilised.
Current tax assets and liabilities are offset where a legally enforceable right of set-off exists and it is intended that net settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where a legally enforceable right of set-off exists, the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where it is intended that net settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur in future periods in which significant amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be recovered or settled.
- (g) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
(h) Impairment of Assets
At each reporting date, the Company reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. This policy has no application where paragraph (c) (Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure) applies.
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(i) Earnings per Share
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(i) Basic Earnings per Share – Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing the loss from continuing operations after related income tax expense by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial period.
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(ii) Diluted Earnings per Share – Options that are considered to be dilutive are taken into consideration when calculating the diluted earnings per share.
(j) Property, plant and equipment
Each class of plant, equipment and motor vehicles is carried at cost or fair value as indicated less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Plant, equipment and motor vehicles are measured on the cost basis.
The carrying amounts of plant, equipment and motor vehicles are reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows that will be received from the asset’s employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.
Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all plant, equipment and motor vehicles are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life to the Company commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.
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The depreciation rates used for the class of plant, equipment and motor vehicle depreciable assets range between 20% and 100%.
The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each Statement of Financial Position date.
An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and losses are included in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation reserve relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings.
(k) Financial Instruments
Recognition and Initial Measurement
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the Company commits itself to either the purchase or sale of the asset.
Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs, except where the instrument is classified at fair value through profit and loss, in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit and loss immediately.
Classification and Subsequent Measurement
Finance instruments are subsequently measured at either of fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted.
Amortised cost is calculated as:
the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition;
less principal repayments;
plus or minus the cumulative amortisation of the difference, if any, between the amount initially recognised and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method ; and
less any reduction for impairment.
The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent to the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying value with a consequential recognition of an income or expense in profit and loss.
The Company does not designate any interests in joint venture entities as being subject to the requirements of accounting standards specifically applicable to financial instruments.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
Held-to-maturity investments
Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments, and it is the Company’s intention to hold these investments to maturity. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are not suitable to be classified into other categories of financial assets due to their nature, or they are designated as such by management. They comprise investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a fixed maturity or determinable payments.
They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in such fair value (i.e. gains and losses) recognised in other comprehensive income (except for impairment losses and foreign exchange gains and losses). When the financial asset is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss pertaining to that asset previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified into profit and loss.
Available-for-sale financial assets are included in current assets where they are expected to be sold within 12 months after the end of the reporting period. All other financial assets are classified as non-current assets.
Financial liabilities
Non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
Fair Value
Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine the fair value for all unlisted securities, including recent arm’s length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models. The expression “fair value” – and derivatives thereof – wherever used in this report bears the meaning ascribed to that expression by the
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Australian Accounting Standards Board. “Fair value” commonly does not reflect realisable value and the Board does not represent that stated fair values reflect their view of market or realisable values. This observation is over-riding and shall prevail over any inconsistent possible interpretation.
Impairment
At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the profit or loss.
Financial Guarantees
Where material, financial guarantees issued, which require the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due, are recognised as a financial liability at fair value on initial recognition. The guarantee is subsequently measured at the higher of the best estimate of the obligation and the amount initially recognised less, when appropriate, cumulative amortisation in accordance with AASB 118: Revenue. Where the entity gives guarantees in exchange for a fee, revenue is recognised under AASB 118.
The fair value of financial guarantee contracts has been assessed using a probability weighted discounted cash flow approach. The probability has been based on:
the likelihood of the guaranteed party defaulting in a year period; the proportion of the exposure that is not expected to be recovered due to the guaranteed party defaulting; and the maximum loss exposed if the guaranteed party were to default.
De-recognition
Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are either discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between the carrying value of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.
(l) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Company has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.
(m) Leases
Lease payments for operating leases (where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor) are charged as an expense in the periods in which they are incurred.
Lease incentives under operating leases, if any, are recognised as a liability and amortised on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease term.
(n) Contributed Equity
Ordinary 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 directly in equity as a reduction of the share proceeds received.
(o) Share-based Payments and Value Attribution to Equity Remuneration/Benefits
Share-based compensation benefits provided to directors are approved in general meeting by members. Share-based benefits provided to non-directors are approved by the Board of Directors and form part of that employee’s remuneration package.
The International Financial Reporting Standards specifies that a valuation technique must be applied in determining the fair value of employees’ or directors’ stock options as at their grant date. No particular model is specified.
In respect of share options granted, the (theoretical) fair value is recognised over the vesting period as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The theoretical fair value of the options is calculated at the date of grant taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted, the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations. Upon the exercise of options, the balance of the share-based payments reserve relating to those options is transferred to share capital.
The Directors do not consider the resultant value as determined by the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model is in anyway representative of the market value of the share options issued, however, in the absence of reliable measure of the goods or services received, AASB 2: Share Based Payments prescribes the measurement of the fair value of the equity instruments granted. The Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model is an industry accepted method of valuing equity instruments.
(p) Comparative Figures
When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial period.
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(q) Segment Reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner that is consistent with the internal reporting to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), which has been identified by the company as the Executive Director and other members of the Board of directors.
(r) Critical Accounting Estimates, Assumptions, and Judgements
The directors evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated into the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data obtained both externally and from within the Company.
Taxation
Balances disclosed in the financial statements and the notes thereto related to taxation are based on best estimates by directors. These estimates take into account both the financial performance and position of the Company as they pertain to current income tax legislation and the directors understanding thereof. No adjustment has been made for pending or future taxation legislation. The current tax position represents the directors’ best estimate pending an assessment being received from the Australian Taxation Office.
Environmental Issues
Balances disclosed in the financial statements and notes thereto are not adjusted for any pending or enacted environmental legislation and the directors understanding thereof. At the current stage of the Company’s development and its current environmental impact, the directors believe such treatment is reasonable and appropriate.
Impairment
The Company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Company that may lead to impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. Value-in-use calculations performed in assessing recoverable amounts incorporate a number of key estimates.
Share based payments
Share-based payment transactions, in the form of options to acquire ordinary shares, are ascribed a fair value using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. This model uses assumptions and estimates as inputs.
(s) New Accounting Standards for Application in Future Periods
Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are not yet mandatorily applicable to the Company, together with an assessment of the potential impact of such pronouncements on the Company when adopted in future periods, are discussed below: AASB 9: Financial Instruments and associated Amending Standards (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2017).
The Standard will be applicable retrospectively (subject to the comment on hedge accounting below) and includes revised requirements for the classification and measurement of financial instruments, revised recognition and derecognition requirements for financial instruments and simplified requirements for hedge accounting.
The key changes made to the Standard that may affect the Company on initial application include certain simplifications to the classification of financial assets, simplifications to the accounting of embedded derivatives, and the irrevocable election to recognise gains and losses on investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading in other comprehensive income. AASB 9 also introduces a new model for hedge accounting that will allow greater flexibility in the ability to hedge risk, particularly with respect to hedges of non-financial items. Should the Company elect to change its hedge policies in line with the new hedge accounting requirements of AASB 9, the application of such accounting would be largely prospective.
Although the directors anticipate that the adoption of AASB 9 may have an impact on the Company’s financial instruments, including possible hedging activity, it is impracticable at this stage to provide a reasonable estimate of such impact.
AASB 2012-3: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2014)
This Standard provides clarifying guidance relating to the offsetting of financial instruments and is not expected to impact the Company’s financial statements.
Interpretation 21: Levies (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2014).
Interpretation 21 clarifies the circumstances under which a liability to pay a levy imposed by a government should be recognised, and whether that liability should be recognised in full at specific date or progressively over a period of time. This interpretation is not expected to significantly impact the Company’s financial statements.
AASB 2013-3: Amendments to AASB 136 – Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-financial (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2014).
This Standard amends the disclosure requirements in AASB 136: Impairment of Assets pertaining to the use of fair value in impairment assessment and is not expected to significantly impact the Company’s financial statements.
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AASB 2013-4: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2014).
AASB 2013-4 makes amendments to AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement to permit the continuation of hedge accounting in circumstances where a derivative, which has been designated as a hedging instrument, is novated from one counterparty to a central counterparty as consequence of laws or regulations. This Standard is not expected to significantly impact the Company’s financial statements.
AASB 2013-5: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Investment Entities (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2014).
AASB 2013-5 amends AASB 10: Consolidated Financial Statements to define an “investment entity” and requires, with limited exceptions, that the subsidiaries of such entities be accounted for at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with AASB 9 and not be consolidated. Additional disclosures are also required. As the Company does not meet the definition of an investment entity, this Standard is not expected to significantly impact its financial statements.
NOTE 2 OPERATING SEGMENTS
Segment Information
Identification of reportable segments
The Company has identified that it operates in only one segment based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the board of directors (chief operating decision makers) in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources. The Company's principal activity is mineral exploration.
Revenue and assets by geographical region
The Company's revenue is received from sources and assets are located wholly within Australia.
Major customers
Due to the nature of its operations, the Company does not provide products and services.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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| NOTE 3 EXPENDITURE Other Expenses Occupancy costs Filing and ASX Fees Corporate and management Other expenses from continuing operations NOTE 4 INCOME TAX EXPENSE The components of tax expense comprise: Current tax Deferred tax asset/liability The prima facie tax on loss from ordinary activities before income tax is reconciled to income tax as follows: Loss from continuing operations before income tax Prima facie tax benefit attributable to loss from continuing operations before income tax at 30% Tax effect of Non-allowable items Other Deferred tax benefit on tax losses not brought to account Income tax attributable to operating loss Unrecognised temporary differences Net deferred tax assets (calculated at 30%) have not been recognised in respect of the following items: Prepayments Provisions Unrecognised deferred tax assets relating to the above temporary differences |
2014 ($) 55,734 20,343 336,079 89,586 501,742 2014 ($) - - - 631,759 189,528 7,902 (197,430) - (302) 10,627 10,325 |
2013 ($) 89,750 13,683 217,900 103,111 |
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| 424,444 | ||
| 2013 ($) - - |
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| - | ||
| 615,245 | ||
| 184,573 (7,005) (177,568) |
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| - | ||
| (302) 14,689 |
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| 14,387 |
Unrecognised deferred tax assets
The Company has accumulated tax losses of $11,077,403 (2013: $10,419,303).
The potential deferred tax benefit of these losses ($3,323,221) will only be recognised if:
(i) the Company derives future assessable income of a nature and of an amount sufficient to enable the benefit from the losses and deductions to be released;
(ii) the Company continues to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by the law; and
(iii) no changes in tax legislation adversely affect the Company in realising the benefit from the deductions for the losses.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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| NOTE 5 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Equity-settled share based payments |
2014 ($) 236,929 16,687 - 253,616 |
2013 ($) 247,734 12,775 - |
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| 260,509 |
Further key management personnel remuneration information has been included in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors Report. Information on related party and entity transactions is disclosed in Note 21.
Options held by Key Management Personnel
The number of options over fully paid ordinary shares in the Company held at the beginning and end of the year and movements during the financial year by key management personnel and/or their related entities are set out below:
30 June 2014:
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| Name | Balance at the start of the year |
Granted during the year |
Lapsed during the year |
Other changes during the year |
Balance at the end of the year |
Vested & exercisable at the end of the year |
| Michael Robson | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Graeme Clatworthy | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| George Sakalidis | 1,500,000 | - | - | - | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Neville Bassett | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Peter Thomas | 1,300,000 | - | - | - | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 |
| Rudolf Tieleman | 650,000 | - | - | - | 650,000 | 650,000 |
| Total | 3,450,000 | - | - | - | 3,450,000 | 3,450,000 |
30 June 2013:
| Name | Balance at the start of the year |
Granted during the year |
Lapsed during the year |
Other changes during the year |
Balance at the end of the year |
Vested & exercisable at the end of the year |
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| Peter Thomas | 1,300,000 | - | - | - | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 |
| Roger Thomson Resigned 29.11.2012 |
1,500,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| George Sakalidis | 1,500,000 | - | - | - | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Graeme Clatworthy Appointed 29.11.2012 |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Neville Bassett Appointed 29.11.2012 |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Michael Robson Appointed 29.11.2012 |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rudolf Tieleman | 650,000 | - | - | - | 650,000 | 650,000 |
| Total | 4,950,000 | - | - | - | 3,450,000 | 3,450,000 |
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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Shares held by Key Management Personnel
The number of shares and partly-paid contributing shares (on which $0.20 is payable to convert those partly-paid shares to fully paid shares) in the Company held at the beginning and end of the year and net movements during the financial year by key management personnel and/or their related entities are set out below:
30 June 2014:
| 30 June 2014: | |||
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| Name | Balance at the start of theyear |
Share movements | Balance at the end of the year |
| Michael Robson Ordinary shares Contributingshares |
- - |
- - |
- - |
| Graeme Clatworthy Ordinary shares Contributingshares |
200,000 - |
1,275,000 - |
1,475,000 - |
| George Sakalidis Ordinary shares Contributingshares |
5,447,150 2,688,462 |
1,024,263 - |
6,471,413 2,688,462 |
| Neville Bassett Ordinary shares Contributingshares |
850,000 550,000 |
- - |
850,000 550,000 |
| Peter Thomas Ordinary shares Contributingshares |
422,000 33,000 |
- - |
422,000 33,000 |
| Rudolf Tieleman Contributingshares |
500,000 | - | 500,000 |
| Total Ordinary shares Total Contributing shares |
6,919,150 3,771,462 |
2,299,263 - |
9,218,413 3,771,462 |
| 30 June 2013: | |||
| Name | Balance at the start of theyear |
Share movements | Balance at the end of the year |
| Peter Thomas Ordinary shares Contributingshares |
422,000 33,000 |
- - |
422,000 33,000 |
| Roger Thomson –Resigned 29.11.2012 Ordinary shares Contributingshares |
655,000 2,022,500 |
(655,000) (2,022,500) |
- - |
| George Sakalidis Ordinary shares Contributingshares |
5,447,150 2,688,462 |
- - |
5,447,150 2,688,462 |
| Graeme Clatworthy –Appointed 29.11.2012 Ordinary shares Contributingshares |
- - |
200,000 - |
200,000 - |
| Neville Bassett –Appointed 29.11.2012 Ordinary shares Contributingshares |
- - |
850,000 550,000 |
850,000 550,000 |
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| Name | Balance at the start of | Share movements | Balance at the end of the | |||
| theyear | year | |||||
| Michael Robson –Appointed 29.11.2012 | ||||||
| Ordinary shares | - | - | - | |||
| Contributingshares | - | - | - | |||
| Rudolf Tieleman | ||||||
| Contributingshares | 500,000 | - | 500,000 | |||
| Total Ordinary shares | 6,524,150 | 395,000 | 6,919,150 | |||
| Total Contributing shares | 5,243,962 | (1,472,500) | 3,771,462 | |||
| NOTE 6 AUDITORS REMUNERATION |
2014 | 2013 | ||||
| ($) | ($) | |||||
| Amounts received or due and receivable by the auditors of the Company for: | ||||||
| Auditing and reviewing the financial report | 18,000 | 19,700 | ||||
| Other | 300 | 250 | ||||
| 18,300 | 19,950 | |||||
| NOTE 7 EARNINGS PER SHARE |
2014 | 2013 | ||||
| ($) | ($) | |||||
| The following reflects the earnings and share data used in the calculation of basic | ||||||
| and diluted earnings per share | ||||||
| Loss for the year | (631,759) | (615,245) | ||||
| Earnings used in calculating basic and diluted earnings | per share | (631,759) | (615,245) | |||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic and diluted | ||||||
| earnings per share | 104,532,223 | 85,113,867 | ||||
| The Company had 27,504,727 (2013 – 27,504,727) partly-paid contributing shares and 10,360,000 options (2013 – 5,360,000) over fully paid | ||||||
| ordinary shares on issue at balance date. Options and contributing shares are considered to be potential ordinary shares. However, they are not | ||||||
| considered to be dilutive in this period and accordingly have not been included in the determination of diluted earnings per share. | ||||||
| NOTE 8 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
2014 | 2013 | ||||
| ($) | ($) | |||||
| Cash at bank | 37,577 | 25,135 | ||||
| Deposits at call | 552,043 | 450,867 | ||||
| 589,620 | 476,002 | |||||
| NOTE 9 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES |
2014 | 2013 | ||||
| ($) | ($) | |||||
| Trade receivables | - | 74,000 | ||||
| GST refundable | 1,323 | 611 | ||||
| 1,323 | 74,611 | |||||
| NOTE 10 OTHER ASSETS |
2014 | 2013 | ||||
| ($) | ($) | |||||
| Prepayments | 107 | 1,007 |
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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| NOTE 11 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| ($) | ($) | |
| Plant, equipment and motor vehicles | 31,457 | 31,172 |
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | (15,160) | (9,944) |
| 16,297 | 21,228 | |
| Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of plant and equipment from the beginning to | ||
| the end of the financial year. | ||
| Plant and equipment | ||
| Carrying amount at beginning of year | 21,228 | 46,626 |
| Additions | 285 | 22,000 |
| Disposals | - | (44,800) |
| Profit on disposals | - | 5,300 |
| Depreciation expense | (5,216) | (7,898) |
| Total plant, equipment and motor vehicles at end of year | 16,297 | 21,228 |
| NOTE 12 OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS |
2014 | 2013 |
| ($) | ($) | |
| Non-Current | ||
| Available-for-sale financial assets – shares in listed corporations | 7,444 | 4,755 |
| Security deposits | 62,028 | 41,339 |
| 69,472 | 46,094 | |
| NOTE 13 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES |
2014 | 2013 |
| ($) | ($) | |
| Trade creditors and accruals | 61,794 | 80,510 |
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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| NOTE 14 ISSUED CAPITAL Contributed Equity – Ordinary Shares At the beginning of the year Placement to acquire residual interest in tenements Placement of shares at $0.0275 Issue of shares at $0.027 pursuant to 1:8 Non-Renounceable Rights Issue Issue of shares at $0.027 pursuant to Underwriting Agreement for Non-Renounceable Rights Issue Share issuance costs Closing balance: Contributed Equity – Contributing Shares – Partly-paid At the beginning of the year Closing balance: Reserves Available-for sale financial assets reserve Share Based Payments reserve (i) Closing balance (i) The reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options i Options The Company had the following options over un-issued fully paid ordinary shares at the end of the year: Options exercisable at $0.2249 on or before 23.12.2014 to acquire fully paid ordinary shares Options exercisable at $0.2370 on or before 21.12.2015 to acquire fully paid ordinary shares Options exercisable at $0.0915 on or before 27.12.2016 to acquire fully paid ordinary shares Options exercisable at $0.045 on or before 31.1.2017 to acquire fully paid ordinary shares Total Options |
2014 | 2014 |
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| No. | $ | |
| 85,113,867 1,000,000 11,500,000 4,463,397 11,176,418 - |
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| 113,253,682 | ||
| 27,504,727 | ||
| 27,504,727 | ||
| ssued. 2,580,000 230,000 2,550,000 5,000,000 10,360,000 |
Terms and condition of contributed equity
Ordinary Fully Paid Shares
Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as declared and, in the event of winding up of the Company, to participate in the proceeds from the sale of all surplus assets in proportion to the number of shares held, regardless of the amount paid up thereon.
On a show of hands, every holder of fully paid ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote and upon a poll, each member present in person or by proxy or by attorney or duly authorised representative shall have one vote for each fully paid ordinary share.
Contributing Shares
Contributing shares require a further payment of $0.20 to become fully paid.
On a show of hands, every holder of contributing shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote and upon a poll, each member present in person or by proxy or by attorney or duly authorised representative shall have a fraction of a vote for each partly paid contributing share held. The fraction must be equivalent to the proportion which any amount paid (not credited) is of the total amounts paid (if any) and payable (excluding amounts credited). Any amounts paid in advance of a call are ignored when calculating these fractional voting rights.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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| NOTE 15 CASH FLOW INFORMATION Reconciliation of operating loss after income tax with funds used in operating activities: Operating (loss) after income tax Depreciation and amortisation Exploration expenditure Profit on Sale of Non-current Assets Profit on sale/change in value of investments Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) / Decrease in trade and other receivables relating to operating activities Decrease / (Increase) in prepayments Increase in trade and other payables in relation to operating activities Increase in payables in relation to share application receipts Increase in provisions Cash flow from operations |
2014 ($) (631,759) 5,216 215,462 (65,895) (12,804) (712) 901 3,596 2,771 - (483,224) |
2013 ($) (615,245) 7,898 219,247 (5,300) 17,671 16,931 2,503 (71,980) - (1,345) |
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| (429,620) |
NOTE 16 TENEMENT EXPENDITURES CONDITIONS AND LEASING COMMITTMENTS
The Company has certain obligations to perform minimum exploration work on the tenements in which it has an interest. These obligations may in some circumstances, be varied or deferred. Tenement rentals and minimum expenditure obligations which may be varied or deferred on application are expected to be met in the normal course of business. The minimum statutory expenditure requirement on the granted tenements for the next twelve months amounts to $578,750. Of this amount, $407,500 is expected to be met by JV participants as a result of various joint ventures. The Company has the ability to diminish its exposure under these commitments through the application of a variety of techniques including applying for exemptions (from the regulatory expenditure obligations), surrendering tenements, relinquishing portions of tenements or entering into farm-out agreements whereby third parties bear the burdens of such obligation in whole or in part.
In conjunction with Magnetic Resources NL, the Company has leased office premises and car-parking facilities at 22 Delhi Street West Perth. The lease and car-parking licence is for a three year term expiring on 9 April 2017. The Company’s portion of the commitment for the year ended 30 June 2015 amounts to $38,289 (net of GST) with the total residual commitment from 1 July 2015 until the expiry of the lease (as based on the current monthly payments) is $67,976.
NOTE 17 JOINT VENTURES
The Company is or has been party to a number of unincorporated exploration joint ventures which involves the Company “farming into” (earning) or “farming out” (diluting) interests in tenements. The following is a list of unincorporated exploration joint ventures under which the Company has earned, is earning or diluting an interest:
Name of Joint Venture and Project %
Interest
Geocrystal JV – Webb Diamond Project 49%, potential dilution to 30% One tenement held 44.1%, potential dilution to 27% Blaze JV – Barkly Project 100%, potential dilution to 20%
NOTE 18 TENEMENT ACCESS
Native Title and Freehold
All or some of the tenements in which the Company has an interest are or may be affected by native title.
The Company is not in a position to assess the likely effect of any native title impacting the Company.
The existence of native title and heritage issues represent, as a general proposition, a serious threat to explorers and miners, not only in terms of delaying the grant of tenements and the progression of exploration development and mining operations, but also in terms of costs arising consequent upon dealing with aboriginal interest groups, claims for native title and the like.
As a general proposition, a tenement holder must obtain the consent of the owner of freehold before conducting operations on the freehold land. Unless it already has secured such rights, there can be no assurance that the Company will secure rights to access those portions (if any) of the Tenements encroaching freehold land but, importantly, native title is extinguished by the grant of freehold so if and whenever the Tenements encroach freehold the Company is in the position of not having to abide by the Native Title Act in respect of the area of encroachment albeit aboriginal heritage matters still be of concern.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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NOTE 19 EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or could significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years other than the matters referred to in the directors' report or as reported to ASX.
NOTE 20 EQUITY-SETTLED SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
During the financial year, 5,000,000 share options to take up ordinary shares were granted to the underwriters of the Non-Renounceable Rights Issue. The options are exercisable on or before 31 January 2017 at $0.045 each, are not listed, hold no voting or dividend rights, are transferable and vested immediately upon issue. Each option was ascribed a fair value of $0.023, calculated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model applying the following inputs:
the following inputs: |
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|---|---|
| Exercise price: | $0.045 |
| Life of option: | 1159 days |
| Expected share price volatility: | 152% |
| Risk-free interest rate: | 3.50% |
| Discount factor for being unlisted and associated lack of marketability | 25% |
The share based payment expense of $86,250 as the ascribed “fair value” is shown as a component of the share issue costs in the financial reports.
NOTE 21
RELATED PARTY AND RELATED ENTITY TRANSACTIONS
During the year the following related party transactions were entered into by the company –
| Name of the related entity | Total amount invoiced/paid | Description of services |
|---|---|---|
| Image Resources NL | $31,022 | Cost sharing for employees and serviced office |
| Magnetic Resources NL | $35,323 | Rent sharing and office facilities |
The Company was party to a Serviced Offices Agreement with Image Resources NL ( Image ), a director-related party, whereby Image had agreed to provide the Company with serviced offices at 16 Ord Street, West Perth for a fee of $7,250 (plus GST) per month. This agreement terminated on 20 September 2013. There are no amounts owing at 30 June 2014 under that arrangement.
Particulars of contractual arrangements and financial benefits provided to the key management personnel are detailed in the directors’ report. The total amount owing to directors and/or director-related parties (including GST) at 30 June 2014 was $16,425 (2013: $26,145).
Save as disclosed above, there were no related party or related entity transactions.
NOTE 22 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Effective 1 September 2013, the Company has entered into a monthly renewable Office Lease Agreement in respect of part of ground floor 22 Delhi Street West Perth for an all-inclusive rental of $3,900 per month, terminable at will by either party on one month’s notice.
The Company entered into an agreement with CPS Securities whereby Meteoric engaged that firm as Corporate Advisor. The terms of the agreement stipulate that a monthly fee of $5,000 (plus GST) be paid with the agreement terminating, at most, upon 90 days written notice being given. Notice has been given and the agreement will terminate on 30 September 2014.
Native Title
Tenements are commonly (but not invariably) affected by native title.
The Company is not in a position to assess the likely effect of any native title impacting the Company.
The existence of native title and heritage issues represent, as a general proposition, a serious threat to explorers and miners, not only in terms of delaying the grant of tenements and the progression of exploration development and mining operations, but also in terms of costs arising consequent upon dealing with aboriginal interest groups, claims for native title and the like.
NOTE 23 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURE
(a) Financial Risk Management Policies
The Company’s financial instruments consist of deposits with banks, receivables, available-for-sale financial assets and payables.
Risk management policies are approved and reviewed by the board. The use of hedging derivative instruments is not contemplated at this stage of the Company’s development.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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Specific Financial Risk Exposure and Management
The main risks the Company is exposed to through its financial instruments, are interest rate and liquidity risks.
Interest Rate Risk
Exposure to interest rate risk arises on financial assets and financial liabilities recognised at reporting date whereby a future change in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair value of fixed rate financial instruments.
Liquidity Risk
The Company manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows, cash reserves, liquid investments, receivables and payables.
Capital Risk
The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern so that they may continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.
Due to the nature of the Company’s activities being mineral exploration, the Company does not have ready access to credit facilities, with the primary source of funding being equity raisings. Therefore, the focus of the Company’s capital risk management is the current working capital position against the requirements of the Company to meet exploration programmes and corporate overheads. The Company’s strategy is to ensure appropriate liquidity is maintained to meet anticipated operating requirements, with a view to initiating appropriate capital raising as required.
The working capital position of the Company at 30 June 2014 and 30 June 2013 was as follows:
| Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Trade and other payables Working capital position |
2014 ($) 589,620 1,323 (61,794) 529,149 |
2013 ($) 476,002 74,611 (80,510) |
|---|---|---|
| 470,103 |
Credit Risk
The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised financial assets, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the Statement of Financial Position and notes to the financial statements.
There is no material amounts of collateral held as security at balance date.
The following table provides information regarding the credit risk relating to cash and cash equivalents based on credit ratings:
| 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| ($) | ($) | |
| AAA rated | - | - |
| AA rated | - | - |
| A rated | 589,620 | 476,002 |
The credit risk for counterparties included in trade and other receivables at balance date is detailed below.
| he credit risk for counterparties included in trade and other receivables at balance date is | detailed below. | |
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| Trade and other receivables Trade receivables GST and tax refundable |
2014 ($) - 1,323 1,323 |
2013 ($) 74,000 611 |
| 74,611 |
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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(b) Financial Instruments
The Company holds no derivative instruments, forward exchange contracts or interest rate swaps.
Financial Instrument composition and maturity analysis
The table below reflects the undiscounted contractual settlement terms for financial instruments.
| 2014 Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate % |
Floating Interest Rate ($) Non-Interest Bearing ($) |
Total ($) 589,620 1,323 69,472 660,415 (61,794) 598,621 2014 ($) (61,794) |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Assets: Cash and cash equivalents 589,620 - Trade and other receivables - 1,323 Available-for-sale financial assets 20,689 48,783 Total Financial Assets 3.18% 610,309 50,106 Financial Liabilities: Trade and other payables - (61,794) Net Financial Assets 610,309 (11,688) Trade and other payables are expected to be paid as follows: Less than 6 months |
589,620 - - 1,323 20,689 48,783 |
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| 610,309 50,106 |
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| - (61,794) |
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| 610,309 (11,688) |
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| (61,794) |
| 2013 Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate % |
Floating Interest Rate ($) Non-Interest Bearing ($) |
Total ($) 476,002 74,611 46,094 596,707 (80,510) 516,197 2013 ($) (80,510) |
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| Financial Assets: Cash and cash equivalents 476,002 - Trade and other receivables - 74,611 Available-for-sale financial assets - 46,094 Total Financial Assets 3.52% 476,002 120,705 Financial Liabilities: Trade and other payables - (80,510) Net Financial Assets 476,002 40,195 Trade and other payables are expected to be paid as follows: Less than 6 months |
476,002 - - 74,611 - 46,094 |
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| 476,002 120,705 |
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| - (80,510) |
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2014
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(c) Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value
The financial instruments recognised at fair value in the statement of financial position have been analysed and classified using a fair value hierarchy reflecting the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following levels:
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1);
Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) (Level 2); and
Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3).
| 2014 | Level 1 $ Level 2 $ Level 3 $ Total $ |
|---|---|
| Financial Assets: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: Available-for-sale financial assets: - Listed investments 2013 |
7,444 - - 7,444 |
| 7,444 - - 7,444 |
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| Level 1 $ Level 2 $ Level 3 $ Total $ |
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| Financial Assets: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: Available-for-sale financial assets: - Listed investments |
4,755 - - 4,755 |
| 4,755 - - 4,755 |
(d) Sensitivity Analysis – Interest rate risk
The Company has performed a sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to interest rate risk at balance date. The sensitivity analysis demonstrates the effect on the current year results and equity which could result from a change in this risk.
As at balance date, the effect on loss and equity as a result of changes in the interest rate, with all other variables remaining constant would be as follows:
| 2014 | 2013 | ||
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| $ | $ | ||
| Change | in loss – increase/(decrease): | ||
| - | Increase in interest rate by 2% | (12,206) | (9,520) |
| - | Decrease in interest rate by 2% | 12,206 | 9,520 |
| Change | in equity – increase/(decrease): | ||
| - | Increase in interest rate by 2% | 12,206 | 9,520 |
| - | Decrease in interest rate by 2% | (12,206) | (9,520) |
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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
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The directors of the Company declare that:
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the accompanying financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:
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(a) comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001;
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(b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2014 and performance for the year ended on that date of the Company; and
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(c) the audited remuneration disclosures set out in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2014 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001;
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the Chief Financial Officer has declared pursuant to section 295A(2) of the Corporations Act 2001 that:
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(a) the financial records of the company for the financial year have been properly maintained in accordance with section 286 of the Corporations Act 2001;
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(b) the financial statements and the notes for the financial year comply with Accounting Standards; and
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(c) the financial statements and notes for the financial year give a true and fair view;
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in the directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable;
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the directors have included in the notes to the financial statements an explicit and unreserved statement of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
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GRAEME CLATWORTHY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF METEORIC RESOURCES NL
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Report on the Financial Report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Meteoric Resources NL, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2014, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards .
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 .
Opinion
In our opinion:
- (a) the financial report of Meteoric Resources NL is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2014 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001;
- (b) the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1.
Emphasis of matter – Inherent uncertainty regarding continuation as a going concern
Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial statements which outlines that the ability of the company to continue as a going concern is dependent on their ability to raise additional funds by the issue of additional shares or the sale of assets if a high level of exploration activity is to be undertaken.
As a result there is material uncertainty related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, and therefore whether it will realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts statement in the financial report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF METEORIC RESOURCES NL
Report on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 16 to 19 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2014. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
Opinion
In our opinion the Remuneration Report of Meteoric Resources NL for the year ended 30 June 2014, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
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Somes Cooke
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Nicholas Hollens 18 August 2014 Perth
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TENEMENT DETAILS
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| Tenement | Nature of Interest | Project | Equity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E16/0372 | Granted | COORARA | 100% |
| E52/2067 | Granted | WILTHORPE | 90% |
| E52/2627 | Granted | WILTHORPE | 90% |
| E80/4235 | Granted | ELIZABETH HILLS (Webb JV) | 49% |
| E80/4407 | Granted | ANGAS HILL (Webb JV) | 49% |
| E80/4506 | Granted | WEBB DIAMONDS (Webb JV) | Rights to 44%. |
| E80/4737 | Granted | WEBB DIAMONDS (Webb JV) | 49% |
| EL30057 | Application | WEBB DIAMONDS (Webb JV) | 49% |
| E80/4815 | Granted | LAKE MACKAY (Webb JV) | 49% |
| E80/4816 | Granted | LAKE MACKAY (Webb JV) | 49% |
| E80/4818 | Application | LAKE MACKAY (Webb JV) | 49% |
| E80/4819 | Application | LAKE MACKAY (Webb JV) | 49% |
| E80/4863 | Application | KIWIRKURRA | 49% |
| EL23764 | Granted | WARREGO NORTH | 100% |
| EL24255 | Granted | WARREGO NORTH | 100% |
| EL24257 | Application | WARREGO SOUTH | 100% |
| EL24363 | Granted | WARREGO NORTH | 100% |
| EL28693 | Application | WARREGO NORTH | 100% |
| MLC217 | Granted | PERSEVERANCE | 70% |
| MLC218 | Granted | PERSEVERANCE | 70% |
| MLC219 | Granted | PERSEVERANCE | 70% |
| MLC220 | Granted | PERSEVERANCE | 70% |
| MLC221 | Granted | PERSEVERANCE | 70% |
| MLC222 | Granted | PERSEVERANCE | 70% |
| MLC223 | Granted | PERSEVERANCE | 70% |
| MLC224 | Granted | PERSEVERANCE | 70% |
| MLC57 | Granted | PERSEVERANCE | 70% |
| EL28620 | Granted | BARKLY (Blaze JV) | Diluting from 100% |
| H14913 | Application | CORTEGANA - SPAIN | 100% |
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TENEMENT DETAILS
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ANNUAL ASX REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
In compliance with Chapter 5 of the ASX Listing Rules, the directors have conducted a review of the following ore reserves and mineral resources:
Wilthorpe Gold Project (Meteoric 90%)
Mining tenement: E52/2067
| Zone | Indicated Resource | Indicated Resource | Indicated Resource | Inferred Resource | Inferred Resource | Inferred Resource | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonnes | Grade Aug/t |
ozs Au | Tonnes | Grade Aug/t |
ozs Au | Tonnes | Grade Aug/t |
ozs Au | |
| Harrods Central | 452,000 | 1.50 | 21,800 | 260,000 | 1.53 | 12,800 | 712,000 | 1.51 | 34,600 |
| Harrods South | 545,000 | 1.55 | 27,000 | 545,000 | 1.55 | 27,000 | |||
| Total | 452,000 | 1.50 | 21,800 | 805,000 | 1.54 | 39,800 | 1,257,000 | 1.52 | 61,600 |
Notes:
0.8g/t Au cut-off. High values cut to 20g/t at Harrods Central and to 15g/t at Harrods South. Rounding errors occur.
MEI attributable resources amount to 90% of the above tabulated figures.
No material changes have occurred since these resources were reported in the ASX release lodged by the Company on 27 March 2007 and in the ASX Quarterly Report Review of Operations for the quarter ended 30 September 2007. The Competent Person statements by Widenbar & Associates relating to these resources remain unchanged.
The Mineral Resources included in these ASX releases complied with JORC 2004 reporting requirements at the time of lodgement and have not been upgraded to comply with the JORC 2012 reporting requirements on the basis that no change has taken place in relation to the status of that tenement (other than achieving retention status) or of any further exploration conducted thereon since the resource was notified. No governance arrangements and internal controls have been put in place regarding the estimates of Mineral Resources and the estimation process on the basis that no changes have occurred since the resources were reported.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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The following information was applicable as at 6 August 2014
Share and Option holdings
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| Category(Size of Holding) | Fully Paid Ordinary Shares |
Partly-Paid Contributing Shares |
Options 23.12.2014 |
Options 21.12.2015 |
Options 27.12.2016 |
Options 31.1.2017 |
| 1 to 1,000 | 57 | 298 | ||||
| 1,001 to 5,000 | 46 | 422 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 5,001 to 10,000 | 35 | 58 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 10,001 to 100,000 | 380 | 85 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 100,001 and over | 187 | 40 | 4 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 705 | 903 | 13 |
9 | 4 | 3 |
The number of shareholdings held in less than marketable parcels is 188 fully paid ordinary shares and 887 partly paid contributing shares.
There are no listed options.
Substantial shareholders:
The names of the substantial shareholders listed in the Company's register as at 6 August 2014.
| Shareholder Name | Number of Shares | % of Issued Share Capital |
|---|---|---|
| George Sakalidis | 6,503,751 | 5.74 |
| Image Resources NL | 5,846,000 | 5.16 |
| Total | 12,349,751 | 10.90 |
Twenty largest shareholders – Quoted fully paid ordinary shares:
| Shareholder Name | Number of Shares | % of Issued Share Capital |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Image Resources NL | 5,846,000 | 5.16 |
| 2. | Custodial Services Ltd | 5,296,100 | 4.68 |
| 3. | Lotaka PtyLtd | 4,376,600 | 3.86 |
| 4. | Nicole Gallin and Kyle Haynes | 3,500,000 | 3.09 |
| 5. | George Sakalidis | 3,317,908 | 2.93 |
| 6. | UOB KayHian Private Ltd | 2,470,435 | 2.18 |
| 7. | Allua Holdings PtyLtd | 2,000,000 | 1.77 |
| 8. | Mr PhilipHubble and Mrs Susan Breckenridge | 1,840,000 | 1.62 |
| 9. | Mr Roger and Mrs Rosemarie Thomson | 1,673,221 | 1.48 |
| 10. | CiticorpNominees PtyLtd | 1,526,447 | 1.35 |
| 11. | Willowood Corporate PtyLtd | 1,500,000 | 1.32 |
| 12. | RA and REA Green | 1,375,625 | 1.21 |
| 13. | Social Investments PtyLtd | 1,358,281 | 1.20 |
| 14. | Scriven Retirement Fund PtyLtd | 1,306,250 | 1.15 |
| 15. | Nalmor PtyLtd | 1,275,000 | 1.13 |
| 16. | Dr RosemaryEA Green | 1,260,000 | 1.11 |
| 17. | Osiris Investments PtyLtd | 1,250,000 | 1.10 |
| 18. | Calm Holdings PtyLtd | 1,125,000 | 0.99 |
| 19. | Travel and Sports Australia PtyLtd | 1,064,934 | 0.94 |
| 20. | Mr Kyle B Haynes | 1,000,000 | 0.88 |
| Total | 44,361,801 | 39.15 |
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Twenty largest shareholders – Quoted partly-paid contributing shares:
| Shareholder Name | Number of Shares | % of Issued Share Capital |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mr George Sakalidis | 2,653,562 | 9.65 |
| 2. | Mr Roger M and Mrs RosemaryO Thomson | 2,000,000 | 7.27 |
| 3. | Mr Ian R Baron | 2,000,000 | 7.27 |
| 4. | Goffacan PtyLtd | 1,783,744 | 6.49 |
| 5. | Distinct Racing& BreedingPtyLtd | 1,488,157 | 5.41 |
| 6. | Meggsies PtyLtd | 1,179,466 | 4.29 |
| 7. | Mr AnthonyJ and Mrs Jeanette Vetter | 1,150,000 | 4.18 |
| 8. | Mr Barrington Dance | 817,755 | 2.97 |
| 9. | Mr Denis L Ribton | 765,000 | 2.78 |
| 10. | Lifesaver Investments PtyLtd | 697,333 | 2.54 |
| 11. | Ms Nicole Gallin and Mr Kyle Haynes | 683,333 | 2.48 |
| 12. | Corridor Nominees PtyLtd | 666,667 | 2.42 |
| 13. | Estate MaryG Neild | 633,752 | 2.30 |
| 14. | Custodial Services Ltd | 611,250 | 2.22 |
| 15. | Russell Nominees PtyLtd | 500,000 | 1.82 |
| 16. | Goffacan PtyLtd | 498,773 | 1.81 |
| 17. | Mr AnthonyJ Vetter | 370,000 | 1.35 |
| 18. | Mr GaryC and Mrs Judith A Dickie | 366,667 | 1.33 |
| 19. | QueenswayInvestments PtyLtd | 350,000 | 1.27 |
| 20. | Ocean View Nominees PtyLtd | 350,000 | 1.27 |
| Total | 19,565,459 | 71.12 |
All option holders – All options are unquoted:
| Option holder Name | Options Expiring 23.12.2014 |
Options Expiring 21.12.2015 |
Options Expiring 27.12.2016 |
Options Expiring 31.1.2017 |
Total Options Held |
% Held | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | George Sakalidis | 750,000 | - | 750,000 | 1,500,000 | 14.48 | |
| 2. | Roger M Thomson | 750,000 | - | 750,000 | 1,500,000 | 14.48 | |
| 3. | Peter S Thomas | 650,000 | - | 650,000 | 1,300,000 | 12.55 | |
| 4. | Rudolf Tieleman | 250,000 | - | 400,000 | 650,000 | 6.27 | |
| 5. | Employee Share Option Plan Participants |
180,000 | 230,000 | - | 410,000 | 3.96 | |
| 6. | CPS Capital GroupPtyLtd | 1,400,000 | 1,400,000 | 13.51 | |||
| 7. | Angkor Imperial Resources Pty Ltd A/C> |
600,000 | 600,000 | 5.79 | |||
| 8. | Kyle B Haynes | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 28.96 | |||
| Total | 2,580,000 | 230,000 | 2,550,000 | 5,000,000 | 10,360,000 | 100.00 |
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There are a total of 113,253,682 fully paid ordinary shares, 27,504,727 partly-paid contributing shares and 10,360,000 options on issue. Only the options are not listed on Australian Securities Exchange.
Buy-Back Plans
The Company does not have any current on-market buy-back plans.
Voting Rights
The voting rights attaching to ordinary shares are governed by the Constitution. On a show of hands every person present who is a Member or representative of a member shall have one vote and on a poll, every member present in person or by proxy or by attorney or duly authorised representative shall have one vote for each fully paid ordinary share held and a fraction of a vote for each partly-paid contributing share held. The fraction must be equivalent to the proportion which any amount paid (not credited) is of the total amounts paid (if any) and payable (excluding amounts credited). Any amounts paid in advance of a call are ignored when calculating these fractional voting rights. None of the options have any voting rights.
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