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Prairie Mining Ltd. Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Mar 30, 2021

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NEWS RELEASE | 31 March 2021

Polish 31 December 2020 Interim Financial Report

Prairie Mining Limited ( Company ) advises that it has lodged with the Warsaw Stock Exchange its Polish language version of the Interim Financial Report for the half year ended 31 December 2020.

The document includes some minor additional disclosures in accordance with the listing rules in Poland compared to the Interim Financial Report lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange on 11 March 2021.

An English version of the Polish document is attached below.

Enquiries:

Prairie Mining Limited Tel: +44 207 478 3900 Ben Stoikovich, Chief Executive Officer Email: [email protected] Sapan Ghai, Head of Corporate Development Kazimierz Chojna, Commercial Officer

This announcement has been authorised for release by the Company Secretary.

Prairie Mining Limited | LSE / ASX / GPW: PDZ | ABN: 23 008 677 852 | www.pdz.com.au LONDON Unit 3C, 38 Jermyn Street | London | SWY1 6DN | T: +44 207 478 3900 PERTH Level 9, 28 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000 | T: +61 8 9322 6322 | F: +61 8 9322 6558 WARSAW Wiejska 17/11 | Warsaw | 00-480

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Interim Financial Report for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2020 (for purposes of the Warsaw Stock Exchange)

ABN 23 008 677 852

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY

DIRECTORS:

Chairman Director and CEO Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director

Mr Ian Middlemas Mr Benjamin Stoikovich Ms Carmel Daniele Mr Thomas Todd Mr Mark Pearce

Company Secretary

Mr Dylan Browne

PRINCIPAL OFFICES: London:

Unit 3C, 38 Jermyn Street London SW1Y 6DN United Kingdom Tel: +44 207 487 3900

Australia (Registered Office):

Level 9, 28 The Esplanade Perth WA 6000 Tel: +61 8 9322 6322 Fax: +61 8 9322 6558

PD Co sp. z. o.o. (Warsaw): Wiejska 17/11 00-480 Warszawa

Karbonia S.A. (Czerwionka – Leszczyny): Ul. 3 Maja 44, 44-230 Czerwionka - Leszczyny

SOLICITORS: Thomson Geer

BANKERS:

National Australia Bank Ltd Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd

SHARE REGISTRIES: Australia:

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd Level 11, 172 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Tel: +61 8 9323 2000

United Kingdom:

Computershare Investor Services PLC The Pavilions, Bridgewater Road Bristol BS99 6ZZ Tel: +44 370 702 0000

Poland:

Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF) Plac Powstańców Warszawy 1, skr. poczt. 419 00-950 Warszawa Tel: +48 22 262 50 00

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS:

Australia: Australian Securities Exchange – ASX Code: PDZ

United Kingdom:

London Stock Exchange (Main Board) – LSE Code: PDZ

Poland:

Warsaw Stock Exchange – GPW Code: PDZ

AUDITOR: Ernst & Young – Perth

CONTENTS

CONTENTS Page
Selected Financial Data 1
Directors' Report 2
Directors' Declaration 7
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income 8
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 9
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 10
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 11
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 12
Auditor's Independence Declaration 17
Independent Auditor's Review Report 18

Prairie Mining Limited Interim Financial Report for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2020

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (CONVERTED INTO PLN AND EUR)

Half-Year Ended Half-Year Ended Half-Year Ended Half-Year Ended
31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December
2020 2019 2020 2019
PLN PLN EUR EUR
Arbitration finance facility income 3,700,837 - 821,119 -
Sale of land rights at Debiensko 1,660,986 - 368,529 -
Gas and property lease revenue 429,442 509,431 95,282 118,047
Exploration and evaluation expenses (2,070,248) (4,830,172) (459,334) (1,119,266)
Arbitration related expenses (3,778,083) - (838,258) -
Net loss for the period (669,082) (6,213,850) (148,452) (1,439,897)
Net cash flows from operating activities (3,594,201) (5,647,993) (797,459) (1,308,774)
Net cash flows from investing activities 1,243,699 - 275,944 -
Net cash flows from financial activities 11,108,800 (479,074) 2,471,350 (111,013)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 8,758,298 (6,127,067) 1,949,835 (1,419,787)
Basic and diluted loss per share
(Grosz/EUR cents per share) (0.30) (2.85) (0.07) (0.66)
31 December 30 June 31 December 30 June
2020 2020 2020 2020
PLN PLN EUR EUR
Cash and cash equivalents 16,686,192 6,996,842 3,615,800 1,566,691
Total Assets 25,497,497 18,091,804 5,525,157 4,051,008
Total Liabilities 5,131,605 7,190,951 1,111,989 1,610,154
Net Assets 20,365,892 10,900,853 4,413,168 2,440,854
Contributed equity 216,970,230 206,248,000 51,912,177 49,526,596

Figures of the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and condensed statement of cash flows have been converted into PLN and EUR by applying the arithmetic average for the final day of each month for the reporting period, as published by the National Bank of Poland (“NBP”). These exchange rates were 2.7636 AUD:PLN and 4.5071 PLN:EUR for the six months ended 31 December 2020, and 2.6633 AUD:PLN and 4.3155 PLN:EUR for the six months ended 31 December 2019.

Assets and liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position have been converted into PLN and EUR by applying the exchange rate on the final day of each respective reporting period as published by the NBP. These exchange rates were: 2.895 AUD:PLN and 4.6148 PLN:EUR on 31 December 2020, and 2.7262 AUD:PLN and 4.466 PLN:EUR on 30 June 2020.

Prairie Mining Limited Interim Financial Report for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2020

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DIRECTORS REPORT

The Directors of Prairie Mining Limited present their report on the Consolidated Entity consisting of Prairie Mining Limited (“Company” or “Prairie”) and the entities it controlled during the half-year ended 31 December 2020 (“Consolidated Entity” or “Group”).

DIRECTORS

The names and details of the Company’s Directors in office at any time during the half-year and until the date of this report are:

Directors:

Mr Ian Middlemas Chairman Mr Benjamin Stoikovich Director and CEO Ms Carmel Daniele Non-Executive Director Mr Thomas Todd Non-Executive Director Mr Mark Pearce Non-Executive Director Mr Todd Hannigan Alternate Director (resigned 5 February 2021)

Unless otherwise shown, all Directors were in office from the beginning of the half-year until the date of this report.

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

Operations

Highlights during, and subsequent to, the half-year include:

  • International arbitration claims ( Claim ) against the Republic of Poland under both the Energy Charter Treaty and the Australia-Poland Bilateral Investment Treaty ( Treaties ) ongoing during the period with the proceedings having now been constituted and a quantum expert being appointed by the Company.

  • Prairie alleges that the Republic of Poland has breached its obligations under the Treaties through its actions to block the development of the Company’s Jan Karski and Debiensko mines in Poland.

  • The Republic of Poland’s actions have deprived Prairie of the entire value of its investments in Poland.

  • The Claim for damages may include but is not limited to the value of Prairie’s historical expenditure in developing both the Jan Karski and Debiensko mines, lost profits and damages, which is linked to the net present value of both mines, and accrued interest related to any damages.

  • The Company’s Claim against the Republic of Poland will be prosecuted through an established and enforceable legal framework with both parties agreeing to apply the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Rules ( UNCITRAL ) to the proceedings.

  • The Company is well funded to pursue the Claim with the US$12.3 million Litigation Funding Agreement ( LFA ) in place and currently being drawn down to cover legal, tribunal and external expert costs and defined operating expenses associated with the Claim.

  • The Company completed a Share Purchase Plan ( SPP ) to raise A$4 million (before costs) for working capital requirements and business development opportunities.

  • Prairie continues its efforts to identify and assess other suitable new business opportunities, focused on the resources sector. The Company will make announcements to the market as appropriate.

Prairie Mining Limited Interim Financial Report for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2020

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DIRECTORS REPORT

(Continued)

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (Continued)

Dispute with Polish Government

The Company’s Claim against the Republic of Poland is being prosecuted through an established and enforceable legal framework, with Prairie and Poland agreeing to apply the UNCITRAL rules to the proceedings.

During the half-year, the proceedings for the Claim were constituted while the Company appointed a quantum expert, considered other expert proposals and continued with document collation for the Claim.

Prairie’s claim for compensation may include, but will not be limited to:

  • The value of Prairie’s historic expenditure in developing both the Jan Karski ( Jan Karski ) and Debiensko ( Debiensko ) mines;

  • Lost profits and damages that the Company has suffered as a result of Poland’s acts and omissions, which is linked to the considerable Net Present Value of both mines at the time of Poland’s international treaty breaches; and

  • Accrued interest related to any damages award and all costs associated with pursuing the Claims to Arbitration.

In March 2017, Prairie released the results of a JORC compliant Scoping Study for Debiensko prepared by independent international mining consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV. The Scoping Study demonstrated the technical viability and robust economics for the fully permitted Debiensko mine to be a large scale, lowest cost and long life premium hard coking coal supplier. Further details of the Scoping Study care contained in the Company’s announcement dated 16 March 2017.

In March 2016, Prairie released the results of a JORC compliant Pre-Feasibility Study ( PFS ) for Jan Karski prepared by independent international mining consultancies Golder Associates and Royal HaskoningDHV. The PFS demonstrated the technical viability and robust economics of Jan Karksi to be developed as a large-scale long life strategic coal supplier. Further details about the PFS are contained in the Company’s announcement dated 8 March 2016.

The Company is not able to make any further comment in relation to the potential quantum of any claim for compensation at this point. Please refer to ASX announcements dated 26 April 2018, 28 May 2018, 18 January 2019, 13 February 2019, 4 April 2019 and 31 December 2019 for further details regarding the Company’s dispute with the Republic of Poland.

In July 2020, the Company announced it had executed a LFA for US$12.3 million with LCM. The facility is currently being drawn down to cover legal, tribunal and external expert costs and defined operating expenses associated with the Claim.

In September 2020, Prairie announced that it had formally commenced with the Claim by serving the Notices of Arbitration against the Republic of Poland.

Prairie’s dispute alleges that the Republic of Poland has breached its obligations under the applicable Treaties through its actions to block the development of the Company’s Jan Karski and Debiensko mines in Poland which effectively deprives Prairie of the entire value of its investments in Poland.

In February 2019, Prairie formally notified the Polish Government that there exists an investment dispute between Prairie and the Polish Government. Prairie’s notification called for prompt negotiations with the Government to amicably resolve the dispute and indicated Prairie’s right to submit the dispute to international arbitration in the event of the dispute not being resolved amicably. The Company remains open to resolving the dispute with the Polish Government amicably. However, as of the date of this report, no amicable resolution of the dispute has occurred, since the Polish Government has declined to participate in discussions related to the dispute and accordingly the Company has formerly submitted its Claim as discussed above.

Prairie’s investment dispute with the Republic of Poland is not unique, with international media widely reporting that the political environment and investment climate in Poland has deteriorated since the change in Government in 2015. As a result, there are a significant number of International Arbitration claims being bought against Poland in the natural resources and energy sectors with damages claims ranging from US$120 million to over US$1.3 billion and includes Bluegas NRG Holding (Gas), Lumina Copper (Copper) and InvEnergy (wind farms).

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DIRECTORS REPORT

(Continued)

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (Continued)

Corporate

Business Development

A number of opportunities have been reviewed during the half-year, and the Company will continue in its efforts to identify and acquire suitable new business opportunities. The Company is currently focusing on new opportunities in the resources sector.

However, no agreements have been reached or licences granted and the Company is not able to assess the likelihood or timing of a successful acquisition or grant of any opportunities.

Share Purchase Plan

During the half-year, the Company completed a SPP to raise $4 million before costs for working capital requirements and business development opportunities.

Results of Operations

The net loss of the Consolidated Entity for the half-year ended 31 December 2020 was $242,096 (PLN 669 082/EUR 148,452) (31 December 2019: $2,333,168 (PLN6,213,850/EUR1,439,897)). Significant items contributing to the current half-year loss and the substantial differences from the previous half-year include to the following:

  • (i) Arbitration related expenses of $1,367,071 (PLN3,778,083/EUR838,258) (31 December 2019: nil) relating to the Claim against the Republic of Poland. This has been offset by the arbitration funding income of $1,339,120 (PLN3,700,837 /EUR821,119) (31 December 2019: nil);

  • (ii) Sale of land rights at Debiensko of 601,016 (PLN1,660,986/EUR368,529) (31 December 2019: nil);

  • (iii) Exploration and evaluation expenses of $749,104 (PLN2,070,248/EUR459,334) (31 December 2019: $1,813,627 (PLN4,830,172/EUR1,119,266)), which is attributable to the Group’s accounting policy of expensing exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred by the Group subsequent to the acquisition of rights to explore and up to the commencement of a bankable feasibility study for each separate area of interest;

  • (iv) Business development expenses of $119,746 (PLN330,948/EUR73,429) (31 December 2019: $105,477 (PLN280,913/EUR65,094)) which includes expenses relating to the Group’s review of new business and project opportunities plus also investor relations activities during the six months to 31 December 2020 including public relations, digital marketing, travel costs, attendances at conferences and business development consultant costs;

  • (v) Non-cash share-based payment reversal of $548,745 (PLN1,516,527/EUR336,478) (31 December 2019: $60,189 (PLN160,299/EUR37,145)) due to incentive securities issued to key management personnel and other key employees and consultants of the Group as part of the long-term incentive plan to reward key management personnel and other key employees and consultants for the long-term performance of the Group. The expense results from the Group’s accounting policy of expensing the fair value (determined using an appropriate pricing model) of incentive securities granted on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the options and rights. During the half-year ended 31 December 2020, 6.23 million unvested performance rights lapsed with $661,876 (PLN1,829,180/EUR405,847) being reversed from the reserve to profit and loss; and

  • (vi) Revenue of $166,442 (PLN459,986/EUR102,059) (31 December 2019: $243,563 (PLN624,704/EUR 144,759)) consisting of interest revenue of $11,052 (PLN30,544/EUR6,777) (31 December 2019: $43,283 (PLN 115,273/EUR 26,711)) and the receipt of $155,390 (PLN429,442/EUR95,282) (31 December 2019: $191,280 (PLN509,431/EUR118,047)) of gas and property lease income derived at Debiensko.

Financial Position

At 31 December 2020, the Group had cash reserves of $5,763,797 (PLN16,686,192/EUR3,615,800) (30 June 2020: $2,566,518 (PLN6,996,842/EUR1,566,691)), and the US$12.3 million (PLN46.2 million/EUR10.0 million) arbitration facility (US$10.8 million (PLN40.6 million/EUR8.8 million) available at 31 December 2020) placing it in a good financial position to continue with the Claim and with its business development activities.

At 31 December 2020, the Company had net assets of $7,034,850 (PLN20,365,892/EUR4,413,168) (30 June 2020: $3,998,552 (PLN10,900,853/EUR2,440,854)) an increase of approximately 76% compared with 30 June 2020. This is largely attributable to the increase in cash reserves, following the completion of the $4 million (PLN11 million/EUR2.5 million) SPP, and the decrease in trade payables.

Prairie Mining Limited Interim Financial Report for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2020

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DIRECTORS REPORT

(Continued)

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (Continued)

Business Strategies and Prospects for Future Financial Years

Prairie’s strategy is to create long-term shareholder value. This includes pursuing the Claim against the Republic of Poland through international arbitration and the successful identification of other suitable business opportunities.

As discussed throughout this half-year report, various measures directed against Prairie by the Polish government in breach of Polish and international law with respect to the Company’s permitting process and licenses, have blocked Prairie’s pathway to any future production from its Polish projects.

To achieve its objective, the Group currently has the following business strategies and prospects:

  • Continue to enforce its rights through an established and enforceable legal framework in relation to international arbitration for the investment dispute between Prairie and the Polish Government that has arisen out of certain measures taken by Poland in breach of the Treaties;

  • Continue to assess corporate options for Prairie’s investments in Poland; and

  • Identify and assess other suitable business opportunities in the resources sector.

All of these activities are inherently risky and the Board is unable to provide certainty of the expected results of these activities, or that any or all of these likely activities will be achieved. Furthermore, Prairie will continue to take all necessary actions to preserve the Company’s rights and protect its investments in Poland, if and as required. The material business risks faced by the Group that could have an effect on the Group’s future prospects, and how the Group manages these risks, include the following:

  • Litigation risk – All industries, including the mining industry, are subject to legal and arbitration claims. Specifically and as noted above, the Company is proceeding with it its Claim against the Republic of Poland, will strongly defend its position and will continue to take all relevant actions to pursue its legal rights regarding both the Debiensko and Jan Karski projects. There is however no certainty that the Claim will be successful. If the Claim is unsuccessful, then this may have a material impact on the value of the Company’s securities.

  • The Company may be adversely affected by fluctuations in foreign exchange – Current and planned activities are predominantly denominated in Stirling and/or Euros and the Company’s ability to fund these activates may be adversely affected if the Australian dollar continues to fall against these currencies. The Company currently does not engage in any hedging or derivative transactions to manage foreign exchange risk. As the Company’s operations change, this policy will be reviewed periodically going forward.

  • The Company may not successfully acquire new projects – the Company may pursue and assess other new business opportunities in the resources sector. These new business opportunities may take the form of direct project acquisitions, joint ventures, farm-ins, acquisition of tenements/permits, or direct equity participation. The Company’s success in its acquisition activities depends on its ability to identify suitable projects, acquire them on acceptable terms, and integrate the projects successfully, which the Company’s Board is experienced in doing. However, there can be no guarantee that any proposed acquisition will be completed or be successful. If a proposed acquisition is completed the usual risks associated with a new project and/or business activities will remain.

RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE

Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties to the Company, have been eliminated on consolidation. There have been no other transactions with related parties during the half-year ended 31 December 2020, other than remuneration with Key Management Personnel.

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS (shareholder with voting power of at least 5%)

Substantial Shareholder notices have been received by the following:

Substantial Shareholder Number of Shares/Votes Voting Power
CD Capital Natural Resources Fund III LP 44,776,120 19.6%

Prairie Mining Limited Interim Financial Report for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2020

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DIRECTORS REPORT

(Continued)

ORDIANRY SHARES HELD BY DIRECTORS'

At the Date of this Report 31 December 2020
30 June 2020
Mr Ian Middlemas 10,600,000 10,600,000
10,600,000
Mr Benjamin Stoikovich 1,492,262 1,492,262
1,492,262
Ms Carmel Daniele1 44,776,120 44,776,120
44,776,120
Mr Thomas Todd 2,800,000 2,800,000
2,800,000
Mr Mark Pearce 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000
Mr Todd Hannigan 3,624,2232 3,624,223
3,504,223

Notes: 1 As founder and controller of CD Capital, Ms Daniele has an indirect interest in the Ordinary shares held by CD Capital. 2 Mr Hannigan resigned as an Alternat Director to Mr Thomas Todd on 5 February 2021.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

On 5 February 2021, Mr Todd Hannigan resigned as an Alternate Director to Mr Thomas Todd.

Other than as disclosed above, there were no significant events occurring after balance date requiring disclosure.

AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 requires our auditors, Ernst and Young, to provide the Directors of Prairie Mining Limited with an Independence Declaration in relation to the review of the half-year financial report. This Independence Declaration is on page 17 and forms part of this Directors' Report.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

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BEN STOIKOVICH Director

10 March 2021

Forward Looking Statements

This report may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Prairie’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events. Forward looking statements are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Prairie, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. Prairie makes no undertaking to subsequently update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this release, to reflect the circumstances or events after the date of that release.

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Prairie Mining Limited, I state that:

In the reasonable opinion of the Directors and to the best of their knowledge:

  • (a) the attached financial statements and notes thereto for the period ended 31 December 2020 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

  • (i) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

  • (ii) giving a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2020 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and

  • (b) The Directors Report, which includes the Operating and Financial Review, includes a fair review of:

  • (i) important events during the first six months of the current financial year and their impact on the half-year financial statements, and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and

  • (ii) related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the Group during that period, and any changes in the related party transactions described in the last annual report that could have such a material effect; and

  • (c) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

On behalf of the Board

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BEN STOIKOVICH Director

10 March 2021

Prairie Mining Limited Interim Financial Report for the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2020

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Half-Year Ended Half-Year Ended
Note 31 December
2020
31 December
2019
$ $
Revenue 4(a) 166,442 234,563
Other income 4(b) 1,940,136 -
Exploration and evaluation expenses (749,104) (1,813,627)
Employment expenses (154,363) (192,985)
Administration and corporate expenses (176,623) (137,227)
Occupancy expenses (330,512) (283,195)
Share-based payment reversal 548,745 60,189
Business development expenses (119,746) (105,477)
Arbitration related expenses (1,367,071) -
Other expenses - (95,409)
Loss before income tax (242,096) (2,333,168)
Income tax expense - -
Net loss for theperiod (242,096) (2,333,168)
Net loss attributable to members of Prairie Mining Limited (242,096) (2,333,168)
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (91,391) 5,977
Total other comprehensive income for theperiod (91,391) 5,977
Total comprehensive loss for theperiod (333,487) (2,327,191)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to members of
Prairie Mining Limited (333,487) (2,327,191)
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share) (0.11) (1.07)

The above Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

31 December 30 June
2020 2020
Note $ $
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 5,763,797 2,566,518
Trade and other receivables 5 857,767 1,631,500
Total Current Assets 6,621,564 4,198,018
Non-Current Assets
Property, plant and equipment 6 2,185,862 2,438,254
Total Non-Current Assets 2,185,862 2,438,254
TOTAL ASSETS 8,807,426 6,636,272
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 658,058 1,601,109
Other financial liabilities 7(a) 530,432 271,195
Provisions 8(a) 93,316 257,562
Total Current Liabilities 1,281,806 2,129,866
Non-Current Liabilities
Other financial liabilities 7(b) 23,859 166,981
Provisions 8(b) 466,911 340,873
Total Non-Current Liabilities 490,770 507,854
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,772,576 2,637,720
NET ASSETS 7,034,850 3,998,552
EQUITY
Contributed equity 9 79,395,073 75,476,543
Reserves 10 996,389 1,636,525
Accumulated losses (73,356,612) (73,114,516)
TOTAL EQUITY 7,034,850 3,998,552

The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Contributed Share- Foreign Accumulated Total
Equity based Currency Losses Equity
Payments Translation
Reserve Reserve
$ $ $ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2020 75,476,543 548,745 1,087,780 (73,114,516) 3,998,552
Net loss for the period - - - (242,096) (242,096)
Other comprehensive income for the
half-year
Exchange differences on translation of
foreign operations - - (91,391) - (91,391)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
for the period - - (91,391) (242,096) (333,487)
Issue of shares 4,020,000 4,020,000
Share issue costs (101,470) - - - (101,470)
Lapse of performance rights - (661,876) - - (661,876)
Recognition of share-basedpayments - 113,131 - - 113,131
Balance at 31 December 2020 79,395,073 - 996,389 (73,356,612) 7,034,850
Balance at 1 July 2019 75,491,413 887,600 1,143,823 (70,214,248) 7,308,588
Effect of adoption of AASB 16 - - - (95,137) (95,137)
Balance at 1 July 2020 - restated 75,491,413 887,600 1,143,823 (70,309,385) 7,213,451
Net loss for the period - - - (2,333,168) (2,333,168)
Other comprehensive income for the
half-year
Exchange differences on translation of
foreign operations - - 5,977 - 5,977
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
for the period - - 5,977 (2,333,168) (2,327,191)
Lapse of performance rights - (286,450) - - (286,450)
Recognition of share-basedpayments - 226,261 - - 226,261
Balance at 31 December 2019 75,491,413 827,411 1,149,800 (72,642,553) 4,826,071

The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Half-Year Ended Half-Year Ended
31 December 2020 31 December 2019
$ $
Cash flows from operating activities
Payments to suppliers and employees (1,457,652) (2,368,792)
Proceeds from property lease and gas sales 146,728 191,280
Interest revenue from thirdparties 10,706 56,810
Net cash outflow from operating activities (1,300,218) (2,120,702)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment (2,310) -
Proceeds from sale of land rights 878,569 -
Payments for arbitration related expenses (426,236) -
Net cash inflow from investing activities 450,023 -
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares 4,020,000 -
Payments for share issue costs (109,540) -
Receipts from Arbitration Funding 253,235 -
Payments for lease liabilities (113,673) (179,882)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities 4,050,022 (179,882)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,199,827 (2,300,584)
Foreign exchange movements (2,548) -
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginningof theperiod 2,566,518 6,628,371
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of theperiod 5,763,797 4,327,787

The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  • (a) Statement of Compliance

The interim consolidated financial statements of the Group for the half-year ended 31 December 2020 were authorised for issue in accordance with the resolution of the Directors.

This general purpose condensed financial report for the interim half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2020 has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001 .

This interim financial report does not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly, this report is to be read in conjunction with the annual report of Prairie Mining Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020 and any public announcements made by the Group and its controlled entities during the interim reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 .

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND CHANGES TO THE GROUP’S ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  • (a) Basis of Preparation of Half-Year Financial Report

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in Australian dollars.

The Group has updated the classification of expenses to make the Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income more relevant to users of the financial report. This has resulted in the reclassification of some items in the prior year, however, has not impacted the reported loss for the year or earnings per share.

(b) New Standards, interpretations and amendments thereof, adopted by the Group

The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of the consolidated half-year financial report are consistent with those adopted and disclosed in the company's annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2020, other than as detailed below.

In the current period, the Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (the “AASB”) that are relevant to its operations and effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2020.

New and revised Standards and amendments thereof and Interpretations effective for the current half-year that are relevant to the Group include:

  • AASB 2018-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Definition of a Business

  • AASB 2018-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Definition of Material

  • 2019-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – References to the Conceptual Framework

  • Conceptual Framework and Financial Reporting

The Group has not early adopted any other standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

(c) Issued standards and interpretations not early adopted

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective have not been adopted by the Company for the reporting period ended 31 December 2020. Those which may be relevant to the Company are set out in the table below, but these are not expected to have any significant impact on the Company's financial statements:

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 (Continued)

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND CHANGES TO THE GROUP’S ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Standard/Interpretation Application Date
of Standard
Application
Date for
Company
AASB 2020-2_Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual Improvements_
2018-2020 and Other Amendments(AASB 1, 3, 9, 116, 137 & 141)
1 January 2022 1 July 2022
AASB 2020-1_Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Classification of Liabilities_
as Current or Non-Current
1 January 2023 1 July 2023

3. SEGMENT INFORMATION

AASB 8 requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Consolidated Entity that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segment and to assess its performance.

The Consolidated Entity operates in one segment, being mineral exploration. This is the basis on which internal reports are provided to the Chief Executive Officer for assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources within the Consolidated Entity.

Half-Year ended Half-Year Ended
31 December 31 December
2020 2019
$ $
4. REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME
(a) Revenue
Interest Income 11,052 43,283
Gas andpropertylease revenue 155,390 191,280
166,442 234,563
(b) Other income
Arbitration finance facility income 1,339,120 -
Sale of land rights at Debiensko 601,016 -
1,940,136 -
31 December 30 June
2020 2020
$ $
5.
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade receivables 250,680 229,758
Arbitration finance facility receivable 254,708 906,036
Accrued interest 2,654 2,308
Deposits/prepayments 202,692 292,392
GST and other receivables 147,033 201,006
857,767 1,631,500

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 (Continued)

Land and
Plant and
Right-of-use
Buildings
equipment

assets
Total
$
$
$
$
6.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Carrying amount at 1 July 2020
1,997,596
58,099
382,559
2,438,254
Additions
-
2,310
-
2,310
Depreciation and amortisation
(26,019)
(17,851)
(109,303)
(153,173)
Foreign exchange differences
(101,495)
(34)
-
(101,529)
Carrying amount at 31 December 2020
1,870,082
42,524
273,256
2,185,862
- at cost
1,896,101
324,332
601,164
2,821,597
- accumulated depreciation and amortisation
(26,019)
(281,808)
(327,908)
(635,735)
31 December
2020
$
30 June
2020
$
7.
OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
(a)
Current:
Lease liability
277,389
Deferred other income1
253,043
271,195
-
530,432 271,195
(b)
Non-Current:
Lease liability
23,859
166,981
23,859 166,981
Notes:
1
Upfront contractual deposit amounts received for the sale of land rights at Debienkso.
31 December
2020
$
30 June
2020
$
8.
PROVISIONS
(a)
Current Provisions:
Provisions for the protection against mining damage at Debiensko1
52,104
Annual leaveprovision
41,212
230,332
27,230
93,316 257,562
(b)
Non-Current Provisions:
Provisions for theprotection against miningdamage at Debiensko1
466,911
340,873
466,911 340,873

Notes:

1 As Debiensko was previously an operating mine, the Group has provided for the pay out of mining land damages to a surrounding land owner who has made a legitimate claim under Polish law prior to 1 January 2018.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 (Continued)

31 December 30 June
2020 2020
Note
$
$
9.
CONTRIBUTED EQUITY
(a)
Issued and Unissued Capital
228,355,089 (30 June 2020: 212,275,089) fully paid ordinary
shares 9(b) 70,587,568 66,669,038
Loan Note 2 exchangeable into fully paid ordinary shares at $0.46
per share, net of transaction costs1 2,600,012 2,600,012
Issue of CD Options2 6,207,493 6,207,493
Total Contributed Equity 79,395,073 75,476,543

Notes:

  • 1 On 2 July 2017, Prairie and CD Capital completed an investment of US$2.0 million (A$2.6 million) in the form of the non-redeemable, non-interestbearing convertible Loan Note 2. The Loan Note 2 is convertible into ordinary shares of Prairie at an issue price of A$0.46 per share. Other key terms of the Loan Note 2 include the following:

  • Loan Note 2 is non-interest bearing;

  • Loan Note 2 is only repayable in an event of breach of the terms of the Loan Note 2 agreements;

  • Loan Note 2 cannot be converted until after 1 April 2018 by either party;

  • Prairie has the right, whilst no Event of Default exists, to convert all or part of the outstanding principal amount of Loan Note 2 into shares at the conversion price of $0.46 per share:

    • in the event of an unconditional takeover of the Company (acquisition of a relevant interest in at least 50% of Prairie shares pursuant to a takeover bid or by an Australian court approving a merger by way of a scheme of arrangement); or

    • at any time after 1 April 2018 provided that the 30 day VWAP of Prairie’s shares exceeds the conversion price of $0.46 per share.

  • Loan Note 2 does not provide CD Capital with any right to participate in any new issues of securities.

  • CD Capital has the right to convert all or part of the outstanding principal amount of the Notes into shares at the conversion price of $0.46 per share provided that:

    • Loan Note 1 has been converted into Prairie shares; and

    • The CD Options have been exercised into Prairie shares.

  • If the Company reorganises its capital structure, such as by subdividing or consolidating the number of its shares, conducts a pro-rata offer to existing shareholders or distributes assets or securities to Shareholders, then the conversion price of $0.46 of Loan Note 2 will be adjusted so that the number of Prairie shares received by CD Capital on conversion of Loan Note 2 is the same as if Loan Note 2 were converted prior to relevant event.

  • The occurrence of an Event of Default entitles CD Capital to declare the principal amount of the Loan Note 2 immediately due and payable and exercise any other rights or remedies (including bringing proceedings) against the Company.

  • Each of the following events is an "Event of Default" in relation to the Loan Note 2:

    • If any representation or warranty made by Prairie is false or misleading which is reasonably likely to be a Material Adverse Effect, and if such breach is capable of remedy, it is not remedied within 45 days;

    • o If the Company breaches a covenant or condition of the Notes or associated agreements which is a Material Adverse Effect, and if such breach is capable of remedy, it is not remedied within 45 days;

    • An Insolvency Event occurs (i.e. winding up) in relation to the Group;

    • If the Group ceases to carry on a business; or

    • If the Group does not maintain the listing and trading of its shares on at least one of the ASX, LSE or WSE.

  • CD Capital may assign, transfer or encumber in whole or in part (in amounts of at least A$1 million) its rights under Loan Note 2 to any third party by giving written notice to Prairie provided the third party has provided a deed of assumption. Assignment of Loan Note 2 will not result in the assignment of the rights and obligations under the subscription agreement or investment agreement from Loan Note 1.

  • A Material Adverse Effect means a material adverse effect on: o the Company or PDZ Holding's ability to perform any of their obligations under Loan Note 2, the and all other Transaction Document; o the validity or enforceability of a Transaction Document; or o the assets, business, condition (financial or otherwise), prospects or operations of the Group.

  • • An Insolvency Event in relation to the Group means:

    • An order being made, or the Group passing a resolution, for its winding up.
  • 2 On 25 May 2018, following conversion of Loan Note 1 the company issued the CD Options, which are exercisable at $0.60 each on or before 30 May 2021. The options are freely transferable provided the transfer complies with the Corporations Act 2001.

(b) Movements in fully paid ordinary shares during the past six months

Number of Ordinary
Date Details Shares $
1 Jul 2020 Opening Balance 212,275,089 66,669,038
23 Sep 2020 Issue of shares 16,080,000 4,020,000
Jul 20 to Dec 20
Share issue expenses
- (101,470)
31 Dec 2020 Closing Balance 228,355,089 70,587,568

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 (Continued)

31 December 30 June
2020 2020
Note
$
$
10. RESERVES
Share-based payments reserve 10(a)
-
548,745
Foreign currencytranslation reserve 996,389 1,087,780
996,389 1,636,525

(a) Movements in share-based payments reserve during the past six months

Number of
Performance
Date Details Rights
$
1 Jul 20 Opening Balance 6,225,000
548,745
Jul 20 to Dec 20 Lapse of unvested Performance Rights (6,225,000)
(661,876)
Jul 20 to Dec 20 Share-based payments expense -
113,131
31 Dec 20 Closing Balance -
-

The Company also has other unlisted securities (not accounted for as share-based payments) on issue which includes the following:

  • 22,388,060 CD Options exercisable at $0.60 each expiring 30 May 2021; and

  • A convertible loan note with a principal amount of $2,627,430, convertible into 5,711,805 ordinary shares at a conversion price of $0.46 per share with no expiry date (Loan Note 2).

11. CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

There have been no changes to contingent assets or liabilities since the date of the last annual report.

12. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Group’s financial assets and liabilities, which comprise of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and other financial liabilities, may be impacted by foreign exchange movements. At 31 December 2020 and 30 June 2020, the carrying value of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair value.

13. DIVIDENDS PAID OR PROVIDED FOR

No dividend has been paid or provided for during the half-year (31 December 2019: nil).

14. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

On 5 February 2021, Mr Todd Hannigan resigned as an Alternate Director to Mr Thomas Todd

Other than as disclosed above, there were no significant events occurring after balance date requiring disclosure.

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Auditor’s independence declaration to the directors of Prairie Mining Limited

As lead auditor for the review of the half-year financial report of Prairie Mining Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2020, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

  • a. no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 relation to the review ; and

  • b. no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.

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Independent auditor's review report to the members of Prairie Mining Limited

Report on the half-year financial report

Conclusion

We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Prairie Mining Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2020, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration.

Based on our review, which is not an audit, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the half-year financial report of the Group is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:

  • a. giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2020 and of its consolidated financial performance for the half-year ended on that date; and

  • b. complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .

Directors’ Responsibility for the half-year financial report

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity , in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, anything has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the Group’s consolidated financial position as at 31 December 2020 and its consolidated financial performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 . As the auditor of the Group, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.

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Independence

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

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