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Resolute Mining Limited — Capital/Financing Update 2022
Nov 9, 2022
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Capital/Financing Update
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Equity Raising Presentation Terry Holohan – Managing Director and CEO
10 November 2022 www.rml.com.au ASX/LSE - RSG
1 Not for distribution or release in the United States
You must read the following notices before reading or making any use of this document or any information contained in it. By attending an investor presentation or briefing, or accepting, accessing or reviewing this document you acknowledge and agree to the terms set out in this section of the document headed 'Important Notices and Disclaimers'.
IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER This investor presentation (the "Presentation") has been prepared by Resolute Limited (ASX:RSG) ("Resolute" or the "Company"). For the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 15.5, Resolute confirms that this Presentation has been authorised for release to the ASX by the board of directors of Resolute. By accepting, accessing or reviewing this Presentation or attending an investor presentation or briefing, you represent and warrant that you are entitled to receive this Presentation in accordance with the restrictions, and agree to be bound by the limitations, contained in this important notices section. This Presentation has been prepared in relation to Resolute's proposed non-renounceable entitlement offer to certain eligible institutional and eligible retail shareholders of the Company (the "Entitlement Offer") and institutional placement to certain strategic investors, institutions and other sophisticated and professional investors (the "Institutional Placement") of new fully paid ordinary shares in Resolute ("New Shares"), to raise up to approximately A$200 million (before costs) (the "Offer"). The Entitlement Offer comprises an institutional component (the "Institutional Entitlement Offer") and a retail component (the "Retail Entitlement Offer"). The Institutional Entitlement Offer and the Institutional Placement are together the "Institutional Offer".
SUMMARY INFORMATION This Presentation contains summary information about Resolute and its subsidiaries and their activities current as at the date of this Presentation, unless otherwise indicated. The information in this Presentation is of general nature and does not purport to be complete. This Presentation does not purport to contain all the information that a prospective investor may require in evaluating a possible investment in the Company or that would be required in a disclosure document or prospectus prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ("Corporations Act"). The historical information in this Presentation is, or is based upon, information that has been released to the ASX. This Presentation should be read in conjunction with Resolute's other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements lodged with the ASX, which are available at www.asx.com.au.
NOT AN OFFER This Presentation is not a prospectus, product disclosure statement or other disclosure document under the Corporations Act, or other offering document under Australian law or any other law. This Presentation, and the information contained in it, is provided for information purposes only and is not, and should not be considered, an offer or solicitation or an invitation or recommendation to subscribe for, acquire or buy securities of Resolute (including New Shares), or any other financial products or securities, in any place or jurisdiction. Accordingly, this Presentation does not contain all the information that would be required to be included in a prospectus, product disclosure statement or other disclosure or offer document prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act and has not been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ("ASIC") or any other financial services or securities regulator. The Institutional Offer will be conducted under section 708 of the Corporations Act and will be made available to certain persons who are "professional" or "sophisticated" investors (as defined in subsections 708(8) and 708(11) of the Corporations Act).
INTERNATIONAL RESTRICTIONS This Presentation does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase, subscribe or sell securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction in which such an offer would be illegal. No public offering of the New Shares will be made in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such an offering is restricted or prohibited. The distribution of this Presentation in other jurisdictions outside Australia may also be restricted by law and any such restrictions should be observed. In particular, this Presentation may not be distributed or released in the United States. Any failure to comply with such restrictions may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws (see "International Selling Restrictions" section in Section 4 of this Presentation). By accepting this Presentation you represent and warrant that you are entitled to receive such presentation in accordance with the above restrictions and agree to be bound by the limitations contained herein. The entitlements and the New Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the "US Securities Act") or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. Accordingly, the entitlements may not be taken up by, and the New Shares may not be offered or sold to, any person in the United States unless the entitlements and the New Shares have been registered under the US Securities Act or are taken up, offered or sold, as applicable, pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the US Securities Act and applicable securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States.
NOT FINANCIAL PRODUCT ADVICE This Presentation, and the information provided in it, does not constitute, and is not intended to constitute, financial product or investment advice, financial, legal, tax accounting or other advice, or a recommendation to acquire New Shares (or any other securities of Resolute) and does not and will not form any part of any contract for the acquisition of New Shares. It has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial or tax situation or particular needs of any individual investor. This Presentation consists purely of factual information and does not involve or imply a recommendation of a statement of opinion in respect of whether to buy, sell or hold a financial product. Each recipient of this Presentation should make its own enquiries and investigations regarding all information in this Presentation including, but not limited to, the assumptions, uncertainties and contingencies that may affect the future operations of Resolute and the impact that different future outcomes may have on Resolute. Before making an investment decision, prospective investors should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to their own objectives, financial and tax situation and needs and seek professional advice from their legal, financial, taxation or other independent adviser (having regard to the their own circumstances and the requirements of all relevant jurisdictions). Resolute is not licensed to provide financial product advice in respect of an investment in its securities or any other financial products. Cooling off rights do not apply to the acquisition of New Shares.
FINANCIAL DATA Unless otherwise stated all dollar figures are United States dollars ($), all currency conversions in this document have been converted at a currency of A$/US$ conversion rate of $0.65. Investors should note that this Presentation contains pro forma financial information to reflect the impact of the Offer. The pro forma financial information provided in this Presentation is for illustrative purposes only and is not represented as being indicative of the Company's (or anyone else's) views on the Company's future financial position and/or performance. The pro forma financial information has been prepared by the Company in accordance with the measurement and recognition requirements, but not the disclosure requirements, of applicable accounting standards and other mandatory requirements in Australia. The pro forma historical financial information included in this Presentation does not purport to be in compliance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Please note that all financial data as at 30 September 2022 is unaudited.
References are made within this Presentation to certain financial measures that do not have a standardised meaning prescribed by Australian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (collectively, IFRS). Such measures are neither required by, nor calculated in accordance with IFRS, and therefore are considered Non–IFRS financial measures and "Non-GAAP financial measures" within the meaning of Regulation G under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. "AISC", "net debt", "EBITDA, "Operating cash flow", "underlying profit after tax" and "Net cash" are Non-IFRS financial measures commonly used in the mining industry that Resolute believes provide useful information to readers in assessing the financial performance and condition of the Company. The way Resolute calculates these measures may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures by other companies and should not be construed as an alternative to other financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS. The disclosure of non-IFRS financial information and non-GAAP financial measures in this manner would not be permissible in a registration statement under the US Securities Act. Investors are cautioned, therefore, not to place undue reliance on any non-IFRS financial information included in this Presentation.
EFFECT OF ROUNDING A number of figures, amounts, percentages, estimates, calculations of value and fractions in this Presentation are subject to the effect of rounding. Accordingly, the actual calculation of these figures may differ from the figures set out in this Presentation.
INDUSTRY DATA Certain market and industry data used in connection with or referenced in this Presentation may have been obtained from public filings, research, surveys or studies made or conducted by third parties, including as published in industry-specific or general publications. Neither Resolute nor its advisers, or their respective representatives, have independently verified any such market or industry data.
PAST PERFORMANCE Past performance information in this Presentation is given for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as (and is not) an indication of future performance. The historical information in this Presentation is, or is based upon, information contained in previous announcements made by Resolute to the market. These announcements are available at www.asx.com.au.
FUTURE PERFORMANCE AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Presentation contains certain "forward-looking statements". The words "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "believe", "guidance", "outlook", "target", "should", "could", "may", "will", "predict", "plan", "budget" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of, and guidance on, future earnings and financial position and performance are also forward-looking statements, as are statements regarding the timetable and outcome of the Offer, statements about the Company's plans, including with respect to the development of Syama North, and statements about the completion of the PFS to evaluate low capital expenditure options for Syama sulphide. Forward-looking statements, opinions and estimates provided in this Presentation are based on assumptions and contingencies that are subject to change without notice and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that are beyond the control of Resolute, its directors and management. This includes statements about market and industry trends, which are based on interpretations of current market conditions. Forward-looking statements are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an indication or guarantee of future performance. Actual results, performance, actions or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements and any projections and assumptions on which these statements are based. These statements may assume the success of Resolute's business strategies, the success of which may not be realised within the period for which the forward-looking statement may have been prepared, or at all.
Several important factors could cause actual results or performance to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including (without limitation) the risk factors set out in Section 2 of this Presentation. Therefore, investors are strongly cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, particularly in light of those risk factors. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to management or that management currently believe not to be material may also affect Resolute's business. No representation, warranty or assurance (express or implied) is given or made in relation to any forward-looking statement by any person (including Resolute or any of its advisers). In particular, no representation, warranty or assurance (express or implied) is given that the occurrence of the events expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements in this Presentation will actually occur. Actual operations, results, performance, production targets or achievement may vary materially from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those statements are based. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company and its related bodies corporate and affiliates and their respective directors, officers, partners, employees, advisers, agents and intermediaries disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release any updates or revisions to the information to reflect any change in expectations or assumptions. Except as required by law or regulation (including the ASX Listing Rules), the Company undertakes no obligation to provide any additional or updated information whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Nothing in this Presentation will under any circumstances create an implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company since the date of this Presentation.
INVESTMENT RISK An investment in Resolute's shares is considered to be speculative in nature and is subject to investment and other known and unknown risks, some of which are beyond the control of the Company, including possible loss of income and principal invested. The Company does not guarantee any particular rate of return or the performance of the Company, nor does it guarantee the repayment of capital from the Company or any particular tax treatment. In considering an investment in Resolute's shares, investors should have regard to (amongst other things) the risks outlined in this Presentation.
JORC CODE It is a requirement of the ASX Listing Rules that the reporting of ore reserves and mineral resources in Australia comply with the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves ("JORC Code"). Investors should note that such estimates of resources and reserves are largely dependent on the interpretation of data and may prove to be incorrect over time. No assurance can be given that the resources and reserves presented in this Presentation will be recovered at the levels presented. Investors outside Australia should note that while ore reserve and mineral resource estimates of Resolute in this Presentation comply with the JORC Code (such JORC Code-compliant ore reserves and mineral resources being "Ore Reserves" and "Mineral Resources" respectively), they may not comply with the relevant guidelines in other countries and, in particular, do not comply with (i) National Instrument 43-101 (Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects) of the Canadian Securities Administrators; or (ii) Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K, which governs disclosures of mineral reserves in registration statements filed with the SEC. Information contained in this document describing mineral deposits may not be comparable to similar information made public by companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of Canadian or US securities laws. Investors should not assume that any part of quantities reported as "resources" will be converted to reserves under the JORC Code, Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K or any other reporting regime or that these amounts can be economically exploited, particularly material classified as "inferred", and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on those estimates.
COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENTS The information in this Presentation that relates to exploration results and estimates of Mineral Resources is based on, and fairy represents, information compiled by Mr Bruce Mowat, a member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Bruce Mowat has more than five years' experience relevant to the styles 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 JORC Code. Mr Bruce Mowat is a full-time employee of the Company and holds equity securities in the Company. He has consented to the inclusion of the matters in this Presentation based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
The information in this Presentation that relates to Resolute's production targets and resultant financial forecast information (including in relation to the Sulphide Circuit Expansion and Syama Oxide) is based on, and fairy represents, information compiled by Mr Terry Holohan, C.Eng (UK), a member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). Mr Holohan has more than 40 years' experience relevant to processing of Ores similar to the type under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person, as defined in the JORC Code. Mr Holohan is a full-time employee of Resolute and has consented to the inclusion of the matters in this Presentation based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
The information in this Presentation that relates to Ore Reserves is extracted from announcements released to the ASX dated 4 March 2022 titled "Ore Reserves and Mineral Resource Statement" and dated 30 August 2022 titled "Two Million Ounce Mineral Resource at Syama North", which are available to view on the Company's website (https://www.rml.com.au/investors/asx-lse-announcements/). The Company is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original market announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. Resolute confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person's findings are presented have not been materially modified from that announcement, its estimates in the original market announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed.
ASX Listing Rule Disclosures
Assumptions on which the production targets in this Presentation are made are based on:
- Expanded capacity of 30-50% could be fed by material from the Syama North Resource
- To achieve the expanded capacity there is the potential to convert existing Oxide circuit to provide additional capacity for the Sulphide circuit The Oxide circuit has an Oxide capacity of 1.5Mtpa, with a modelled sulphide throughput capacity of up to 1.0Mtpa (Refer to the Syama Oxide throughput assumptions detailed in Section 4 of the Appendix (page 38) to the Company's Ore Reserves and Mineral Resource Statement at 31 December 2021, released to the ASX on 4 March 2022). This would also provide the flexibility to process Oxide material from Syama North or from future discoveries.
- The Roaster will require the addition of oxygen to handle the expanded milling and crushing capacity.
- Syama's mining, processing, site administration costs and royalties incurred in 2022 as disclosed in the Appendix ("Year-to-date 2022 Production and Costs") to Resolute's "Quarterly Activities Report" released to the ASX on 27 October 2022;
- Current mining and metallurgical performance, specifically this includes: mining rates, plant throughputs and recoveries achieved in 2022 and disclosed in Resolute's "Quarterly Activities Report" released to the ASX on 27 October 2022;
- Although metallurgical test work will be required during the Syama North Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and subsequent Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), material from the Syama North pits was successfully processed through the Sulphide circuit in 2018; and
- A forecast long term gold price of $1,700 per ounce.
JOINT LEAD MANAGERS In the course of its ordinary course business, affiliate(s) of the joint lead managers may execute currency or other hedging transactions with counterparties. The joint lead managers and their related bodies corporate, affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees and advisers (each a "Limited Party") have not authorised, caused or permitted the issue, submission or dispatch of this Presentation. The Limited Parties expressly disclaim, to the maximum extent permitted by law, all liabilities (however caused, including negligence) in respect of, make no representations regarding, and take no responsibility for, any part of this Presentation and make no representation or warranty as to the currency, accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information, statements, opinions, conclusions or representations contained in this Presentation. In particular, this Presentation does not constitute, and shall not be relied upon as, a promise, representation, warranty or guarantee as to the past, present or the future performance of Resolute. No Limited Party makes any recommendation as to whether any potential investor should participate in the Offer referred to in this Presentation and the statements in this Presentation which are based on any statement by Resolute are made only as of the date of this Presentation unless otherwise stated and the information in this Presentation remains subject to change without notice.
DISCLAIMER To the maximum extent permitted by law, Resolute, the joint lead managers and their respective related bodies corporate and affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and advisers: a) disclaim all responsibility and liability (including, without limitation, any liability arising from fault, negligence or negligent misstatement) for any loss arising from this Presentation or reliance on anything contained in or omitted from it or otherwise arising in connection with this Presentation; b) disclaim any obligations or undertaking to release any updates or revision to the information in this Presentation to (i) reflect any change in expectations or assumptions or (ii) to inform any recipient of any new or more accurate information or of any errors or mis-descriptions of which Resolute or any of its affiliates or advisers may become aware; c) do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness of the information in this Presentation or that this Presentation contains all material information about Resolute or that a prospective investor or purchaser may require in evaluating a possible investment in Resolute or acquisition of New Shares, or likelihood of fulfilment of any forward looking statement or any event or results expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement; and d) disclaim any fiduciary relationship between them and the recipients of this Presentation or the participants in the Offer. No recommendation is made as to whether any person should participate in the Offer. You acknowledge and agree that determination of eligibility of investors for the purposes of the Offer is determined by reference to a number of matters, including legal requirements and the discretion of Resolute and the joint lead managers and each of Resolute and the joint lead managers disclaim any duty or liability (including for negligence) in respect of the exercise or otherwise of that discretion, to the maximum extent permitted by law. You further acknowledge and agree that allocations are at the sole discretion of the joint lead managers and/or Resolute. The joint lead managers and Resolute disclaim any duty or liability (including for negligence) in respect of the exercise or otherwise of that discretion, to the maximum extent permitted by law. Furthermore, the joint lead manager and Resolute reserve the right to change the timetable in their absolute discretion including by closing the Institutional Offer bookbuild early or by extending the Institutional Offer bookbuild closing time (generally or for particular investor(s)) in their absolute discretion (but have no obligation to do so), without recourse to them or notice to you.
DISCLOSURE Each joint lead manager, together with its respective affiliates and related bodies corporate, is a full service financial institution engaged in various activities, which may include trading, financing, financial advisory, investment management, investment research, principal investment, hedging, market making, margin lending, brokerage and other financial and non-financial activities and services including for which they have received or may receive customary fees and expenses. Each joint lead manager (and/or its respective affiliates and related bodies corporate) have performed, and may perform, other financial or advisory services for Resolute, and/or may have other interests in or relationships with Resolute and its related entities or other entities mentioned in this Presentation for which they have received or may receive customary fees and expenses. In the ordinary course of its various business activities, each joint lead manager (and/or its respective affiliates and related bodies corporate) may purchase, sell or hold a broad array of investments and actively trade or effect transactions in equity, debt and other securities, derivatives, loans, commodities, currencies, credit default swaps and/or other financial instruments for their own account and for the accounts of their customers, and such investment and trading activities may involve or relate to assets, securities and/ or instruments of Resolute, its related entities and/or persons and entities with relationships with Resolute and/or its related entities. Each joint lead manager and/or its respective affiliates and related bodies corporate, or their respective officers, employees, consultants or agents may, from time to time, have long or short positions in, buy or sell (on a principal basis or otherwise), and may act as market makers in, the securities or derivatives, or serve as a director of any entities mentioned in this Presentation. Each joint lead manager (and/or its respective affiliates and related bodies corporate) currently hold, and may continue to hold, equity, debt and/or related derivative securities of Resolute and/or its related entities.
Investment Highlights
New management team and stronger balance sheet positions Resolute for growth
| Refreshed management team | •Revised strategy and focus under experienced Managing Director & CEO Terry Holohan, CFO DougWarden and COO Geoff Montgomery | ||
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| Demonstrated operationalturnaround | •4 consecutive quarters of incremental production growth to Q3 202229% increase in Syama Sulphide production following the plant shutdown in Q1 20221••2022 production guidance of 345,000oz at an AISC of $1,425/oz | ||
| Additional equity positions balancesheet for growth | •US$91m debt reduction de-risks the balance sheet leaving a US$65m net debt position post offer•Provides a financially flexible platform to grow Syama and in doing so reduce AISC/oz•Positions Resolute to participate in the highly prospective West African region | ||
| Syama North discovery providesexpansion optionality | 40% increase in Syama North resource to 20Mt @ 3.1g/t for 2Moz provides expansion flexibility2•Resource is open at depth2•To a nominal depth of 150m -•PFS to evaluate low capex expansion options for Syama sulphide –expected completion Q1 2023:Potential open pit resource may provide low capex feed to an expanded Sulphide circuit 2, 3, 4‒Evaluating 30-50% expansion of sulphide circuit up to 3.1Mt to 3.6Mt pa 3, 4‒Potential to convert existing Oxide circuit to provide additional capacity for the Sulphide circuit 3,4‒ |
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- In the 6 months to 30 September 2022, Syama Sulphide's average daily gold production rate was 478oz versus 372oz for FY2021, representing a 29% increase.
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- Refer to ASX announcement entitled "Two Million Ounce Mineral Resource at Syama North" dated 1 September 2022 and Mineral Resource included in Appendix A below
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- Refer to Competent Person Statement above and ASX Listing Rule Disclosures in Important Notices & Disclaimers section above.
- It is envisaged that this expanded capacity would be fed by material from the Syama North Resource, approximately 54% of which is in the Inferred Resource category, with 42% Indicated and 4% Measured. There is a low level of geological confidence associated with inferred mineral resources and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of indicated mineral resources or that the production target itself will be realised.
Equity Raising
Equity Raising Overview
| Offer Structure | •Institutional placement to professional and sophisticated investors ("Institutional Placement") in conjunction with a 1-for-1.11 accelerated non-renounceableentitlement offer ("Entitlement Offer").•Underwritten A$140 million component comprising:‒~A$41 million Institutional Placement of ~258 million new fully paid ordinary shares ("New Shares");‒~A$56 million accelerated institutional entitlement offer of ~348 million New Shares ("Institutional Entitlement Offer"); and‒~A$43 million non-accelerated retail entitlement offer of ~269 million New Shares.•Non-underwritten component comprising a non-accelerated retail entitlement offer of up to ~378 million New Shares to raise up toan additional ~A$60 million(assumes that the retail entitlement offer is fully subscribed). |
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| Issue Price | •Fixed issue price of A$0.16 per New Share, which as at the last trading day of 9 November 2022, represents a:22.0% discount to the last closing price of A$0.2051‒;‒23.1% discount to the 5-day volume weight average price ("VWAP")of A$0.2081; and13.6% discount to the Theoretical Ex-Rights Price ("TERP")2‒of A$0.185. |
| Offer Details | •UndertheEntitlementOffer,eligibleshareholderswillhavetheopportunitytosubscribefor1NewShareforevery1.11existingResolutesharesheldasat7:00pmon14November2022("RecordDate").•TheEntitlementOfferisnon-renounceableandentitlementswillnotbetradableorotherwisetransferable.•TheEntitlementOffercomprisesanacceleratedinstitutionalcomponentandanon-acceleratedretailcomponent("RetailEntitlementOffer").•EligibleretailshareholderswitharegisteredaddressinAustraliaorNewZealandmaysubscribeforall,orpartoftheirentitlementundertheRetailEntitlementOfferand,iftheytakeupalloftheirentitlement,theymayapplyforupto50%oftheirentitlementasadditionalnewsharesviatheoversubscriptionfacility.•NewSharesissuedundertheEquityRaisingwillrankparipassuwithexistingsharesonissueinResolute. |
| Use of Proceeds | •EquityRaisingproceedswillprimarilybeusedtopaydowndebttostrengthentheCompany'sbalancesheetandreleasefreecashflowthatcanbeusedforgrowthinitiatives,includingthepotentialexpansionopportunityatSyamaNorth(seeslide22forfurtherdetails). |
| Broker Syndicate | •Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited and SprottCapital Partners acting as Joint Lead Managers and Joint Underwriters and Joint Bookrunners.•EurozHartleysand Joh. Berenberg, Gossler& Co. KG acting as Co-Managers. |
1 Based on ASX trading only, not LSE
2 The Theoretical Ex-Rights Price (TERP) is the theoretical price at which Resolute shares should trade immediately after the ex-date for the Entitlement Offer. TERP is a theoretical calculation only and the actual price at which
10 Not for distribution or release in the United States Resolute shares trade immediately after the ex-date for the Entitlement Offer will depend on many factors and may not equate to TERP. TERP is calculated by reference to Resolute's closing price of A$0.205 on 9 November
2022 and the A$140 million underwritten component of the Equity Raising.
Sources & Uses
Stronger balance sheet enables continued focus on Syama North expansion opportunity
Underwritten component
- The underwritten A$140 million component of the Equity Raising will be used to pay down the Company's Syndicated Loan Facility.
- Post equity raising, net debt will be reduced from US$156m to US$65m1,2 .
Non-Underwritten Component
- Under the non-underwritten entitlement offer, in the event the Retail Entitlement Offer is fully subscribed, up to an additional A$60 million can be raised.
- In conjunction with existing cash reserves of A$77.3m and future free cash flow, these proceeds will be applied to:
- o supporting the Company's Syama North expansion plan;
- ‒ drilling and test work to convert Resources to Reserves
- ‒ completion of PFS in Q1 2023 and commence DFS
- o additional repayment of debt; and
- o funding general working capital and costs of the Equity Raising.
- o supporting the Company's Syama North expansion plan;
Syama North Expansion Potential
• Development of the Syama North resource is expected to provide ore feed for a low capex expansion of the Sulphide circuit to achieve economies of scale and reduce AISC per ounce (see slide 22 for further details).
Underwritten Sources & Uses
| Sources | A$m | US$m1 |
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| Underwritten Institutional Placement | 41 | 27 |
| Underwritten Institutional Entitlement Offer | 56 | 36 |
| Underwritten component of the Retail Entitlement Offer | 43 | 28 |
| Total Sources | 140 | 91 |
| Uses | A$m | US$m1 |
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| Repayment of Syndicated Loan Facility2 | 140 | 91 |
| Total Uses | 140 | 91 |
Loan Facility must be repaid in full.
11 Not for distribution or release in the United States
1. Converted at A$0.65/US$1.00.Numbers shown may not sum correctly due to rounding.
2. The A$140m (US$91m) applied to debt repayments represents repayment in accordance with the terms of the Syndicated Facility Agreement between Resolute and its lenders prior to March 2024, being the date by which the Syndicated
Pro-Forma Position
| Pre-Equity Raising | Equity RaisingAdjustments2 | DebtRepayment/ExpenditureAdjustments | Post-Equity Raising ProForma3,4 | |||||||
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| A$ | US$ | A$ | US$ | A$ | US$ | A$ | US$ | |||
| Share price1 | $m | 0.205 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.10 | - | - | 0.185 | 0.120 | |
| Shares Outstanding | m | 1,104 | 1,104 | 875 | 875 | n/a | n/a | 1,979 | 1,979 | |
| 1Market capitalisation (indicative) | $m | 226 | 147 | 140 | 91 | n/a | n/a | 366 | 238 | |
| Less: Net cash/(debt) | $m | 241 | 156 | 140 | 91 | - | - | 101 | 65 | |
| 1Enterprise Value (indicative) | $m | 467 | 304 | - | - | - | - | 467 | 304 | |
| Pro Forma Net Cash/(Debt) | ||||||||||
| Add: Cash and Bullion | $m | 97 | 63 | 140 | 91 | (140) | (91) | 97 | 63 | |
| Less: Syndicated Loan Facility | $m | (285) | (185) | - | - | 140 | 91 | (145) | (94) | |
| Less: Mali Overdraft Facility | $m | (53) | (34) | - | - | - | - | (53) | (34) | |
| Less: Senegal Overdraft Facility | $m | (0) | (0) | - | - | - | - | (0) | (0) | |
| Net Cash/(Debt) | $m | (241) | (156) | 140 | 91 | - | - | (101) | (65) | |
| Net Debt/Enterprise Value | % | 52% | 52% | 22% | 22% | |||||
| Net Debt/LTM Reported EBITDA | x | 1.20 | 1.20 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
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The Pre-equity share price is based on the closing price of A$0.205 prior to the Company entering a trading halt on 10 November 2022. TERP: Theoretical Ex-Rights Price
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Equity Raising Adjustments only reflect the A$140m underwritten component of the Equity Raising. Under the non-underwritten component of the Equity Raising, up to an additional A$60 million can be raised (assuming the Retail Entitlement Offer is fully subscribed). These proceeds will be used to support the Company's Syama North expansion plan, further repay debt and fund general working capital.
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The Post-Equity Raising Pro-Forma position is based on the debt and cash and bullion position as at 30 September 2022 adjusted for: the repayment of $140m (US$91m) of debt from the equity raising ("Adjusted Net Debt"). The market capitalisation is a pro-forma position based on the shares outstanding post the equity raising multiplied by the TERP ("Adjusted Market Cap."). The pro-forma Enterprise Value = the Adjusted Market Cap. + Adjusted Net Debt.
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The pro forma financial information is for illustrative purposes only is not intended to represent the Company's future financial position.
Enhanced Financial Flexibility1

Pre-Equity Raising Debt Maturity4
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Reflects the A$140m underwritten component of the Equity Raising. If the Retail Entitlement Offer is fully subscribed an additional A$60m will be raised.
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Pro-forma Enterprise Value post equity raising is based on the Theoretical Ex-Rights Price of $0.185 post equity raising shares on issue, plus the net debt assuming $140m of equity proceeds are applied to paying down debt.
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The Post Equity Raising Debt Maturity graph represents A$140m (US$91m) applied to debt repayments, in accordance with the terms of the Syndicated Facility Agreement between Resolute and its lenders prior to March 2024,
being the date by which the Syndicated Loan Facility must be repaid in full.
13 Not for distribution or release in the United States 4. October 2022 Revolving Credit Facility payment of $10m was made from proceeds received from the sale of Bibiani. This amount was not included in the net debt figure of $156.5m, as it was received subsequent to quarter end.
Indicative Timetable
| Event | Date |
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| Announcement of Equity Raising and Trading Halt | 10 November 2022 |
| Placement and Institutional Entitlement Offer opens | 10 November 2022 |
| Trading halt lifted and shares recommence trading | 14 November 2022 |
| Announcement of results of Placement and Institutional Entitlement Offer | 14 November 2022 |
| Entitlement Offer record date | 14 November 2022 |
| Retail Entitlement Offer opens and Retail Offer Booklet dispatched | 17November 2022 |
| Settlement of New Shares issued under the Placement and Institutional Entitlement Offer | 17November 2022 |
| Allotment and commencement of trading of New Shares under the Placement and Institutional Entitlement Offer | 18November 2022 |
| Retail Entitlement Offer closes | 5 December 2022 |
| Announcement of results of Retail Entitlement Offer | 7December 2022 |
| Settlement of New Shares issued under the Retail Entitlement Offer | 9 December 2022 |
| Allotment and commencement of trading ofNew Shares under the Retail Entitlement Offer | 12 December 2022 |
The above timetable is indicative and subject to variation. Resolute and the Joint Lead Managers' reserve the right to alter the timetable at its absolute discretion and without notice, subject to the ASX Listing Rules, the Corporations Act and other applicable law.
Overview of Resolute
Resolute Portfolio
| Syama | Mako | |
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| Description | Long-life asset over 85km ofstrike in a highly prospectivegold region | Conventional open pitmining and processingoperations with near minepotential |
| Mineral Resources2 | 8.7Moz1 | 0.8Moz |
| Ore Reserves2 | 3.4Moz1 | 0.7koz |
| Oxide Plant Capacity | 1.5Mtpa | 2.1Mtpa |
| Sulphide Plant Capacity | 2.4Mtpa | - |
| FY22 ProductionGuidance | 225koz | 125koz |

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- As published when last fully reconciled on 31 December 2021 thus excluding the 40% (~1.5 Moz) increase in MR at the Syama North and the 2022 depletion of the Syama Reserves which is considered immaterial (~0.2 Moz).
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- Refer to Appendix A for Group Reserves & Resources 31 December 2021.

2022 Guidance
Production and AISC
• 345,000oz at an AISC of $1,425/oz
2022 Capex
- Sustaining capex included in AISC: $63m
- ‒ $34m capitalised stripping costs (Mako: $22m; Syama: $12m)
- ‒ $16m in tailings storage and several minor sustaining capex projects
- Non-sustaining capex: $18 million
- ‒ $5m in milling circuit improvements, Sulphide circuit shut; $4m for remaining underground development equipment from contractor
Exploration Expenditure
• $15 million focused primarily on Syama North and Mako oxides
Group Forecast Production Update
| SyamaSulphide | •Syama North Expansion prioritised over Tabakoroni underground which is located ~35km south of the Syama processing plant•Sulphide gold production for 2023 and 2024 is expected to average around 160,000 to 165,000 ounces per annum•2023 AISC guidance to be provided January 2023 –all previous cost forecasts for 2023 and 2024 have been withdrawn•Considering ongoing PFS into the Syama North Expansion options, production and cost forecasts for 2025 and beyond are unable to beall previous production and cost forecasts have been withdrawn 1reliably estimated until the completion of the PFS – |
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| Syama Oxide | •Oxide mining is expected to cease in 2024 with processing of stockpiles expected to continue in 2025•Oxide gold production for 2023 & 2024 is expected to average 65,000-70,000oz pa, with 2023 expected to be 20-25% higher than 2024all previous cost forecasts for 2023 and 2024 have been withdrawn1•2023 AISC guidance to be provided January 2023 – |
| Mako | •The March 2022 LOM Plan estimated the remaining production from the Mako operation to be 607koz between 2022 and 2027•Gold production over this period is not expected to materially change, with current production forecasts unchanged.However, given thecurrent inflationary pressures experienced in 2022, previously provided AISC forecasts for Mako have been withdrawn.•2023 AISC guidance to be provided in January 2023 |
1 As a consequence of these withdrawals, the Group LOM production forecasts and AISC guidance set out in the Company's ASX Announcement titled "Life of Mine production update" has also been withdrawn
New Resolute Management
Revised strategy and focus under experienced new management

Terry Holohan Managing Director and CEO Appointed May 2022
- Over 40 years' experience in both executive and technical mining positions across Africa and Asia
- Joined Resolute in 2021 as COO and was instrumental in resetting operations at Syama
- Prior to joining Resolute, Mr Holohan was CEO of PT Archi Indonesia and Paramount Mining Corporation

Doug Warden Chief Financial Officer Appointed September 2021
- Over 28 years' experience in financial and strategic positions in the mining industry and professional services
- Prior to joining Resolute, Mr Warden was CFO of CBH Group Ltd and Iluka Resources Ltd

Geoff Montgomery Chief Operating Officer Appointed August 2022
- Over 35 years' experience in operations management, engineering, and corporate management
- Prior to joining Resolute, Mr Montgomery spent more than half his career in large scale mining operations management in central and southern Africa
Consistent Production Improvement
Q3 2022 reflects:
- 4 consecutive quarters of incremental production growth to Q3 2022
- 29% increase in Syama Sulphide production following the plant shutdown in Q1 20221
- Syama Sulphide head grade increased in Q3 2022 to 2.80g/t from an average of 2.48g/t for 12 months to 30 June 2022
- Mako September production impacted by a 3-day planned reconfiguration work on the mill
34,206 30,731 30,466 42,759 44,746 13,095 15,009 17,728 12,726 13,876 29,035 34,076 33,575 33,649 31,765 - 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 - 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022 Q2 2022 Q3 2022 Ounces ASIC/oz Sulphide Oxide Mako AISC
Gold Production & AISC Q3 2021 – Q3 2022
- In the 6 months to 30 September 2022, Syama Sulphide's average daily gold production rate was 478oz versus 372oz for FY2021, representing a 29% increase.
29% increase in Sulphide Gold production since Q1 22 Roaster shut1
Significant improvement in availability and throughput since April 2022
| Pre-Roaster shut2021 | Post Roaster shutApril to 30September 2022 | ||
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| Roasteravailability | 91.8% | 94.3% | |
| Roasterutilisation | 84.5% | 93.0% | |
| Roasterthroughput | 19.1tph | 24.3tph |
Sulphide Circuit Physicals Daily Average Sulphide Gold Production

- In the 6 months to 30 September 2022, Syama Sulphide's average daily gold production rate was 478oz versus 372oz for FY2021, representing a 29% increase.
Syama North Expansion Potential
Syama North Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
- 40% increase in Syama North Resource and grade confirmed potential for a new open pit mine adjacent to the Syama processing complex1
- Updated Resource is currently being used to inform a PFS (due Q1 2023)
Low capex expansion opportunity
- Low capex development opportunity at Syama North is expected to provide higher grade ore feed sourced from open pit mining for a low capex expansion of the Sulphide circuit by 30-50% to achieve economies of scale and reduce AISC per ounce 2,3
- Quality of the Syama North ore has the potential to relieve pressure on the Syama underground mine and improve operational flexibility
Drilling
- Diamond and RC drilling programs at Syama are ongoing with drilling planned for the remainder of 2022
- Extensional and infill drilling targeting further resource expansion at Syama North, with sulphide mineralisation open at depth and appears to be contiguous along the entire strike length of the Beta and A21 deposits
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- Refer to ASX announcement entitled "Two Million Ounce Mineral Resource at Syama North" dated 1 September 2022 and Mineral Resource included in Appendix A below
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- Refer to Competent Person Statement above and ASX Listing Rule Disclosures in Important Notices & Disclaimers section above.
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- It is envisaged that this expanded capacity would be fed by material from the Syama North Resource, approximately 54% of which is in the Inferred Resource category, with 42% Indicated and 4% Measured. There is a low level of geological confidence associated with Inferred mineral resources and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of Indicated mineral resources or that the production target itself will be realised.


Cross Section at 1201800N showing drillholes and results

Exploration - Syama North

Latest Mineral Resource a 40% increase1
- Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Syama North increases to 2 Moz at a cut-off grade of 1 g/t Au
- Recent Syama North drilling results over 3 km of strike, detailed below:
- QVRD557 20m @ 9.80g/t from 133m QVRD538 - 30m @ 3.88g/t from 202m QVRD566 - 30m @ 3.84g/t from 183m QVRD568 - 19m @ 8.22g/t from 140m QVRD530 - 17m @ 5.22g/t from 189m BARD261 - 5m @ 30.02g/t from 134m QVRC559 - 5m @ 18.38g/t from 97m QVRC573 - 9m @ 16.00g/t from 123m
- Area 4-8km from Syama Complex largely pre-stripped via previous oxide extraction
- Diamond drilling continues new intersections outside updated resource
- Recently commenced PFS into low capital expansion options
1 Refer to ASX announcement entitled "Two Million Ounce Mineral Resource at Syama North" dated 1 September 2022
Cross Section at 1200850N showing drillholes and results
Syama North 20Mt @ 3.1g/t Au for 2 Moz (surface to 150m)



Exploration - Syama

Syama Greenstone Belt
- Resolute controls the entire 85km strike length of the Syama Greenstone Belt
- ‒ Highly endowed gold belt with total Mineral Resources of 8.7 Moz
- ‒ Ore Reserves of 3.4 Moz
- ‒ Production of 2.5Moz since acquired by Resolute in 2004
- ‒ Very well-known geology and mineralisation systems
- ‒ High resolution Helimag completed in Q3 2022 across full 85 km of strike
- Concentrated on oxide exploration only for the last 4 years
- ‒ Limited oxide Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
- Continued focus for remainder of 2022 on sulphide and oxide exploration
- Recently agreed farm-in with African Gold Ltd to earn up to 80% of their Syama Shear Zone Project by spending US$0.5m over 2 years and commencing a Feasibility Study1
1 Refer to ASX announcement titled: "African Gold and Resolute Mining enter into Earn-In Agreement" dated 12 October 2022

Exploration - Mako

Near mine exploration focus to support the capital investment in the operation
Mako
- Several near-mine targets on Mine Lease
- Mako NW target, soil anomaly parallel to Mako mine
Laminia JV
- Recently signed JV on Laminia permit located 15km from Mako
- Outcropping gold mineralisation coincident with soil and rock chip gold anomalies
- Located on Massawa Shear Zone major regional mineralising structure
Tomboronkoto JV, Senegal
- Previous drilling by Randgold at the Tomboronkoto prospect
- Excellent potential for satellite mill feed 15km SE of Mako
- Open along strike and down dip with artisanal mining over 2km strike
Compelling Investment Proposition
Equity raising is the final step in Resolute's transition to a sustainable gold producer with a de-risked balance sheet
| Refreshed management team | •Revised strategy and focus under experienced Managing Director & CEO Terry Holohan, CFO DougWarden and COO Geoff Montgomery |
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| Syama North discovery providesexpansion optionality | 40% increase in Syama North resource to 20Mt @ 3.1g/t for 2Moz 1•completion Q1 2023 2,3•PFS to evaluate low capex expansion options for Syama sulphide –Potential open pit resource provides low capex feed to an expanded Sulphide circuit 2,3•PFS evaluating up to a 30-50% expansion of sulphide circuit up to 3.1 to 3.6Mt pa 2,3• |
| Mako –a strong cash flow generator | Mako has generated $264m since acquisition in August 20194••Mako expected to produce 607oz and strong free cash flows over the remaining life of mine |
| 25+ years experience in Africa | •Since commencing in Africa in 1996, Resolute has produced 5.9Moz of gold•West Africa is a highly prospective gold region•Resolute has a demonstrated ability to build and operate gold mines in the region |
| Additional equity positions balancesheet for growth | •US$91m debt reduction de-risks the balance sheet leaving a US$65m net debt position•Provides a financially flexible platform to expand Syama and in doing so reduce AISC/oz•Positions Resolute to participate more actively in the highly prospective West African region |
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Refer to ASX announcement entitled "Two Million Ounce Mineral Resource at Syama North" dated 1 September 2022 and Mineral Resource included in Appendix A below.
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Refer to Competent Person Statement above and ASX Listing Rules Disclosures in Important Notices & Disclaimers above.
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It is envisaged that this expanded capacity would be fed by material from the Syama North Resource, approximately 54% of which is in the Inferred Resource category, with 42% Indicated and 4% Measured. There is a low level of geological confidence associated with Inferred mineral resources and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of Indicated mineral resources or that the production target itself will be realised
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Total Mako free cash flow (operating cash flow less investing cashflows) from Acquisition to 30 September 2022.
Key Risks
Key Risks
This section discusses some of the risks associated with an investment in Resolute. Resolute and its subsidiaries (together, the "Group") business is subject to a number of risk factors both specific to its business and of a general nature which may impact on the Group's future performance. Before subscribing for New Shares, prospective investors should carefully consider and evaluate whether the Group, its business and the New Shares are suitable to acquire having regard to their investment objectives and financial circumstances and taking into consideration material risk factors. The below list of risk factors ought not to be taken as exhaustive of the risks faced by the Group or by investors in Resolute. The below factors, and others not specifically referred to above, may in the future materially affect the financial performance of the Group and the value of the New Shares offered. The offer of New Shares carries no guarantee with respect to the payment of dividends, returns of capital or the market value of those New Shares. Potential investors should consider the investment carefully and should consult their professional advisers before deciding whether to apply for New Shares.
Operational risks
As part of its business operations, the Group carries out drilling, mining and processing activities which carry risk and as such, these activities may be curtailed, delayed or cancelled as a result of a number of factors outside the Group's control. These factors include geological conditions, logistical issues (which includes the potential inability to export gold out of Africa), technical difficulties (which includes the failure of plant and other automated equipment), securing and maintaining tenements, shortages of skilled professional staff, weather and construction of efficient processing facilities. The operation may also be affected by force majeure, changes in geology, fires, terrorism, labour disruptions, landslides, the inability to obtain adequate machinery, engineering difficulties and other unforeseen events.
As with most operating mines, Ore Reserves, Mineral Resources and stockpiles are based on estimates of grade, volume and tonnage. The accuracy and precision of these estimates will depend upon drill spacing and other information such as continuity, geology, rock density, metallurgical characteristics, mining dilution, costs which evolve as the mine moves through different parts of the ore body and the gold price assumed in the calculation of the Ore Reserve.
Financial obligations
As at 30 September 2022 the Company has US$185 million outstanding of senior debt with a syndicate of international banks comprising a three-year US$150 million revolving credit facility, currently drawn to US$110 million (due 25 March 2024) and a four-year US$150 million amortising term loan facility currently drawn to US$75 million (due 25 March 2024). The repayment of all debt facilities is dependent on the Group generating sufficient cash flow from the production of gold to make the repayment or alternatively, being able to refinance these facilities.
As at 30 September 2022, total borrowings were US$219.7 million comprising US$185.0 million drawn on the senior debt facility and US$34.7 million drawn on the unsecured overdraft facilities in Senegal and Mali. Any failure to service any of the remaining facilities or to refinance them could result in a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
The Group is currently dependent on production from its key mining assets at the Syama Gold Mine and the Mako Gold Mine in order to generate revenue and cash flow. The Group expects that the Syama Gold Mine and the Mako Gold Mine will continue to provide all of the Group's operating revenues and cash flows from mining operations at least in the short to medium-term.
The achievement of the Group's operational targets and ability to produce the expected amounts of gold are subject to the completion of planned operational goals on time and according to budget, and are dependent on the effective support of the Group's personnel, systems, procedures and controls. Any failure of these or any adverse mining conditions at the mines may result in delays in the achievement of operational targets with a consequent material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
Licences and approvals
The Group's exploration, development and mining activities are dependent upon the grant, or as the case may be, the maintenance, renewal or granting of appropriate licences, concessions, leases, permits and regulatory consents which may be withdrawn or made subject to limitations. The maintenance, renewal and granting of these tenement rights depends on the Group being successful in obtaining required statutory approvals and complying with regulatory processes (including the stamping and registration of documentation relating to these tenement rights). A failure to obtain these statutory approvals or comply with these regulatory processes may adversely affect the Group's title to such tenement rights and which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
Further, there is no guarantee or assurance that the licences, concessions, leases, permits or consents will be renewed or extended as and when required or that new conditions will not be imposed in connection with the Group's prospecting licences and mining lease. The renewal or grant of the terms of each licence and mining lease is usually at the discretion of the relevant government authority. To the extent such approvals, consents or renewals are not obtained, the Group may be curtailed or prohibited from continuing with its exploration, development and mining activities or proceeding with any future development which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
While the Group has attempted to diligently investigate its title to, and rights and interests in, the licences held by it, and, to the best of its knowledge, such title and interest are in good standing, this should not be construed as a guarantee of the same. The licences may be subject to undetected defects. Although the Group has not to date discovered any such defects, if a defect does exist it is possible that the Group may lose all or part of its interest in those of the licences to which the defect relates, which could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Environmental
All phases of the Group's operations are subject to environmental regulation in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. These regulations mandate, among other things, the maintenance of air and water quality standards and land reclamation. They also set limitations on the generation, transportation, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner which will require stricter standards and enforcement, increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, more stringent environmental assessments of proposed projects, and a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and their officers, directors and employees. There is no assurance that future changes in environmental regulation, if any, will not adversely affect the Group's operations
Environmental hazards may exist on the properties on which the Group holds interests which are unknown to the Group at present and which have been caused by previous or existing owners or operators of the properties and there is potential that the Group may have to bear the burden of any rectification costs for any environmental hazards that arise and become known to the Group.
Government approvals and permits are current and may in the future be required in connection with the operations of the Group. To the extent such approvals are required and not obtained, the Group may be curtailed or prohibited from continuing its mining operations or from proceeding with planned exploration or development of mineral properties or sale of gold.
Operations at the Syama Gold Mine include a number of potential risks in relation to various emissions being above legal requirements and/or resulting in harm as a result of the operation of a roaster, tailings dam (sulphate and cyanide) and dust. Consequences of this risk are loss of licence to operate, reputational damage and material fines.
The Group's activities at the Mako Gold Mine employ processes and chemicals that may be harmful to the environment. The Mako Gold Mine has been designed both as a zero discharge project during the operational phase, and to avoid physical resettlement and minimise economic resettlement. As a result, the Group will work to both minimise the environmental impact of its operations at all times and where possible seek to enhance the environment around the Mako Gold Mine. Notwithstanding this undertaking, there is potential for environmental and safety hazards to be present at the Mako Gold Mine as a result of the processes and chemicals used in extraction and production of gold. Such environmental and safety hazards may involve the inadvertent or unforeseen discharge of materials and contaminants into the environment, the disturbance of land and other potential harm to the environment.
This risk is further increased by the Mako Gold Mine's proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Niokolo-Koba National Park ("PNNK") and the Gambia River, both of which are environmentally sensitive areas. Any inadvertent or unforeseen discharge of materials and contaminants into the environment, the disturbance of land and other potential harm to the environment could carry with it a higher risk of reputational damage and/or losses associated with environmental hazards and rehabilitation than were a comparable incident to occur in a less environmentally sensitive area. Any reputational consequences, actions or payments may have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, results of operationsand financial condition and the price of the New Shares .
If any such environmental risks outlined above materialised, the consequences of which could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Change in government regulations
The Group's mineral exploration and planned development activities are subject to various laws governing prospecting, mining, development, production, taxes, labour standards and occupational health, mine safety, toxic substances, land use, water use and other matters. Although the Group's exploration, mining and planned development activities are currently believed by the Group to be carried out in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations, no assurance can be given that new rules and regulations will not be enacted or that existing rules and regulations will not be applied in a manner which could limit or curtail production or development.
Many of the Group's mineral rights and interests are subject to governmental approvals, licences and permits. The granting and enforcement of the terms of such approvals, licences and permits are, as a practical matter, subject to the discretion of the applicable governments or governmental officials. No assurance can be given that the Group will be successful in maintaining any or all of the various approvals, licenses and permits in full force and effect without modification or revocation. To the extent such approvals are required and not obtained, the Group may be curtailed or prohibited from continuing or proceeding with planned exploration or development of mineral properties.
Failure to comply with Applicable Laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions thereunder, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment, or remedial actions. Parties such as the Group, engaged in mining operations or in the exploration or development of mineral properties may be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage by reason of the mining activities and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed for violations of Applicable Laws or regulations.
Amendments to current laws and regulations governing operations or more stringent implementation thereof could have a substantial adverse impact on the Group and cause increases in exploration expenses, capital expenditures or production costs or reduction in levels of production at producing properties or require abandonment or delays in development of new mining properties.
Although the Group has not experienced any material changes in law or regulation which have affected its business, if there was such a material change, this could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Gold price
As a producer of gold, earnings of the Company are correlated to the price of gold.
The gold price fluctuates and is affected by numerous factors beyond the control of the Company. These factors include, but are not limited to, world demand for gold and other metals, forward selling by producers, production cost levels in major metal-producing regions, expectations with respect to the rate of inflation and deflation, interest rates, currency exchange rates, the global and regional supply of, and demand for, jewellery and industrial products containing metals, production levels, inventories, costs of substitutes, changes in global or regional investment or consumption patterns, sales by central banks and other holders, speculators and producers of gold in response to any of the above factors, and global and regional political and economic factors.
A decline in the market price of gold may have a material adverse impact on the Group's projects and anticipated future operations. Such a decline could also have a material adverse impact on the ability of the Group to finance the exploration, mining and development of its existing and future mineral projects and may also impact operations by requiring a reassessment on the feasibility of a particular project. Even if a project is determined to be economically viable, the need to conduct a reassessment following an adverse gold price movement may cause substantial delays or may interrupt operations until the reassessment can be completed. The Group will also have to assess the economic impact of any sustained lower gold prices on recoverability and therefore, on cut-off grades and the level of its Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources. The revenue the Group derives through the sale of gold is exposed to gold price risks, which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
Operating and capital costs
Operating and capital costs are estimated based on the interpretation of geological data, feasibility studies, anticipated climatic conditions and other factors. Any of the following events, among the other events and uncertainties described in this document could affect the ultimate accuracy of such estimates and result in an increase in actual operating and/or capital costs incurred: (i) unanticipated changes in grade and tonnage of gold ore to be mined and processed; (ii) incorrect data on which engineering assumptions are made; (iii) equipment delays; (iv) labour disputes and negotiations; (v) changes in government regulation including regulations regarding prices, cost of consumables, royalties, duties, taxes, permitting and restrictions on production quotas on exportation of minerals; and (vi) title claims which may have a material adverse effect on the prospects of the Group.
Replacement of Ore Reserves
Resolute must continually replace Ore Reserves depleted by production to maintain production levels over the long term. Ore Reserves can be replaced by expanding known ore bodies, locating new deposits or making acquisitions. There is a risk that depletion of Ore Reserves will not be offset by discoveries or acquisitions or that divestitures of assets will lead to a lower Ore Reserve base. The Ore Reserve base of Resolute may decline if reserves are mined without adequate replacement and Resolute may not be able to sustain production beyond the current mine lives, based on current production rates. Exploration is highly speculative in nature and costly. Resolute's exploration projects involve risks and therefore may be unsuccessful. Any unsuccessful exploration projects may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
There is also no assurance that current or future exploration programs will be successful. Also, if a discovery is made, it may, in some cases, take up to a decade or longer from the initial phases of exploration drilling until mining is permitted and production is possible.
Tax treatment of non-Australian investors in an Australian company
The Company is organised and exists under the laws of Australia and, as such, the Australian tax regime applies to the distribution of profit and other payments from the Company to its shareholders. The taxation of income from such payments, as well as other income, for instance, from the sale of the New Shares, may vary depending on the tax residence of the Shareholder, as well as the existence and provisions of double tax treaties between a Shareholder's country of residence and Australia. Tax provisions applying to particular shareholders may be unfavourable and/or may change in the future, in a way which has an adverse effect on the tax treatment of a Shareholder's holding of the New Shares.
Change in tax status
Any change in the Group's tax status or in taxation legislation in any jurisdiction in which the Group operates could affect the Group's profitability and ability to make returns to shareholders.
Tax risks relating to the Syama Gold Mine
The Company's accounts as at 30 June 2022 included a provision for US$25 million for indirect taxes for Resolute's subsidiaries Société des Mines de Syama S.A ("SOMISY") and Société des Mines de Finkolo S.A ("SOMIFI") in Mali, for the tax years ended 31 December 2018, 2019 and 2020. The factual basis and validity of these demands have been strongly disputed by Resolute due to fundamental misinterpretations of the application of certain tax laws applicable to each of the entities with reference to the provisions of each of SOMISY's and SOMIFI's respective Establishment Conventions. Resolute continues to work with its legal and tax advisors to contest the demand and will resist any efforts to enforce payment. There can be no certainty that Resolute will be able to successfully dispute the tax claimed by the Mali Tax Authorities.
The Company's accounts as at 30 June 2022 included receivables totalling US$11.9 million in relation to: VAT the Company has paid and is entitled to have repaid by the Malian tax authority; and fuel duty receivable relating to amounts paid between January 2018 and October 2021 on exonerated fuel. In addition, the accounts include an income tax asset of US$16.9 million relating to historical amounts owing from the Malian government for cash overpayments for income tax paid by both SOMISY and SOMIFI. Whilst the Company maintains that these balances are recoverable, given the current financial position of the Malian government, there remains a risk that the Company may not be able to recover these amounts.
Tax risks relating to the Mako Gold Mine
The Group also benefits from a number of tax benefits that are dependent on its future exploration activities at the Mako Gold Mine being successful.
Pursuant to the terms of the Mining Convention, PMC is fully exempted from corporate income and other taxes (including VAT, export taxes and certain stamp duties), for a period of seven years until July 2023. However, if, within two and a half years of commencement of gold production (being July 2020) PMC has not added at least one additional year of production to the initial life of mine, this tax exemption would have expired in July 2021. PMC submitted the application for the extension of the exemption to seven years to the Government, showing that it had extended the mine life by at least one additional year following a successful exploration programme.
On 31 December 2021, the Senegal Ministry of Mines advised that it had not granted the expected extension of the tax exoneration period from 5 years to 7 years (the "Exoneration Extension"). Resolute is disputing this position and is firmly of the view that it has satisfied all relevant grounds for the Exoneration Extension to be granted, specifically the two year extension to the mine life. Resolute is working with the Senegalese authorities to resolve this matter and has received confirmation from the Minister of Mines advising that they will review the Exoneration Extension.
Notwithstanding this, as required under the relevant accounting standards, a provision of US$44.6 million has been recognised in the Company's accounts to 30 June 2022 in relation to customs, duties and income taxes the Company may be required to pay if it were to be unsuccessful in obtaining the 2 year extension to tax exoneration until June 2023. The Company believes it has a very strong position in relation to this matter and reserves the right to prosecute this case in an international arbitration court if required. However, there is a risk of material payments being made to the Senegal tax authority in relation to this matter. The loss of such tax exemption could have an adverse effect on the Group's business, prospects and financial results.
On 20 December 2021, as part of its ongoing Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project, the OECD/G20 published Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (known as "Pillar 2"). The proposal – which has been agreed by 137 countries – seeks to ensure that large multinational enterprises pay a minimum level of tax on the income arising in each of the jurisdictions where they operate by imposing a 15% minimum "effective tax rate". As such, even if the Exoneration Extension is ultimately granted, if tax exonerations cause the Group's global effective tax rate to fall below 15% then top-up taxes may be imposed, depending on how the Pillar 2 rules are implemented by individual jurisdictions.In these circumstances, the overall benefitto the Group of such tax exonerations could be reduced.
Underground mining
The Group's current mine plans at its projects involve mining of certain orebodies through underground mining methods. Underground mining can be more complex than open pit mining and any expansion into underground mining will also bring with it a new set of mining risks including orebody continuity and faulting, ventilation, cave-ins and flooding. These risks can affect or prevent ongoing underground operations, which can adversely affect the Group's ability to extract ore from its projects, and consequently its profitability and the price of its shares. The additional complexity involved in underground mining also increases the risk of capital cost increases or delays occurring in the underground development timetable. Any delays in the delivery of ore to the processing plant could lead to production shortfalls or a requirement to amend the overall project mine plan which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
Industrial disputes
Relations between the Group and its employees may be affected by changes in the scheme of labour relations that may be introduced by the relevant governmental authorities in whose jurisdictions the Group carries on business. Changes in such legislation or in the relationship between the Group and its employees may have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, results of operations and financial condition.
The Group has approximately 1,164 direct employees and incurs substantial labour costs in order to conduct its operations. In addition, the required labour force may expand and total labour costs may increase substantially. Changes to the prevailing labour costs in Australia, Mali, and or Senegal, may also lead to an increase in total labour costs.
Mali also has a relatively high level of industrial disputes, which could result in disruption to the Group's mining projects at the Syama Gold Mine. Any extended industrial action could have a material adverse effect on the production output from the mine and the Group's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
If for any reason the Group seeks to reduce its workforce, for example if it does not meet operational targets and is required to scale back operations to conserve capital, there may be significant termination costs associated with reducing the size of the workforce. There may also be political and community concerns about any significant reduction in the workforce at any of its projects.
As the Group's business grows, it may require additional key financial, administrative, mining, marketing and public relations personnel as well as additional staff for operations. In addition, given the remote location of the assets, the lack of infrastructure in the nearby surrounding areas, and the shortage of a readily available labour force in the mining industry in those areas, the Group may experience difficulties retaining the requisite skilled employees in Mali and Senegal. While the Group believes that it will be successful in attracting and retaining qualified personnel and employees, there can be no assurance of such success.
Joint venture parties, contractors and agents
The Directors are unable to predict the risk of financial failure or default by a participant in any joint venture to which the Group is, or may become a party; or insolvency or other managerial failure by any of the contractors used by the Group in any of its activities; or insolvency or other managerial failure by any of the other service providers used by the Group for any activity which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
Access to infrastructure
Mining, processing, development and exploration activities depend, to a significant degree, on adequate infrastructure. In the course of developing future mines, the Group, may need to construct and support the construction of infrastructure, which includes permanent water supplies, tailings storage facilities, power, maintenance facilities and logistics services and access roads. Reliable rail facilities, roads, bridges, power sources and water supply are important determinants, which affect capital and operating costs. Unusual or infrequent weather phenomena, sabotage, government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of such infrastructure could materially adversely affect the Group's operations, financial condition and results of operations. Any such issues arising in respect of the supporting infrastructure or on the Group's sites could materially adversely affect the Group's results of operations or financial condition. Furthermore, any failure or unavailability of the Group's operational infrastructure (for example, through equipment failure or disruption to its transportation arrangements) could materially adversely affect the production output from its mines or impact its exploration activities or development of a mine or project.
Specifically, the Syama Gold Mine, and to a lesser extent the Mako Gold Mine, are remote mine sites with extensive supply lines supporting operations and relatively poor transport infrastructure. The risk of any interruption to the supply chain may result in shortage or absences of key materials and consumables causing delays or suspension of production, which could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Reclamation/rehabilitation costs
The Group's operations are subject to costs to reclaim properties after the minerals have been mined from the site. The obligation represents a future cost for the Group. As mine plans are estimates only and subject to change, the current estimate may not represent the actual amount required to complete all reclamation activity. If actual costs are significantly higher than the Group's estimates, its financial performance may be materially affected which in turn could have a detrimental impact on the value of the New Shares .
Tailings Storage Facilities
Tailings Storage Facilities ("TSF") store large amounts of mining waste which are generated as a by-product when extracting minerals. As such, they can pose serious threats to humans and the environment, especially in case of their improper design, handling or management. Thus, a failure may result in uncontrolled spills of tailings, dangerous flow-slides or the release of hazardous substances, leading to major environmental catastrophes and potential casualties and loss of life. The effective and safe disposal of mining wastes presents technical and environmental issues. Any failure of a TSF may have material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
Climate change
Resolute acknowledges the impacts of climate change and understands that its assets located in Mali and Senegal may, from time-to-time, experience severe climatic conditions. Severe weather events, such as torrential rain, potentially causing flooding, could have a material adverse effect on operations, including on the delivery of supplies, equipment and fuel, and exploration and production levels which in turn could negatively impact the financial condition and prospects of the Group.
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic can still impact global commodity prices and lockdowns in other countries such as the local lockdowns in China have created logistical disruptions.
Nevertheless, the global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has created volatility in commodity prices and resulted in government-regulated restrictions which have placed pressure on supply chain structures.
Resolute's operations have not been materially impacted by Government regulated COVID-19 related restrictions and the Group has not amended current production or cost guidance due to COVID-19 related restrictions or issues.
Resolute will continue to assess and update the Group's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Re-escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the implementation of further government-regulated restrictions or extended periods of supply chain disruption, has the potential to impact gold production, earnings, cash flow and the Company's balance sheet (including carrying value of the Syama Gold Mine and the Mako Gold Mine) which would in turn affect the value of the New Shares.
Interruptions to supply of services and equipment
The Group relies on the supply and availability of various services and equipment in order to successfully run its operations. For example, timely delivery of mining equipment and consumables (such as fuel) and the availability of such equipment and consumables is essential to the Group's ability to produce gold. Any delay to the supply and availability of the various services and equipment may have material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial conditionand prospects of the Group.
Competition
The mineral resource industry is competitive in all of its phases. The Group competes with other companies, including major mining companies. Some of these companies have greater financial and other resources than the Group and, as a result, may be in a better position to compete for future business opportunities. The Group competes with other mining companies for the acquisition of mining leases and other mineral interests as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and other personnel. Specifically, the Group also competes with many other companies in Australia, Mali and Senegal. There can be no assurance that the Group can compete effectively with these companies.
External financing
The Group's current operations and expansion plans do not envisage that additional funding or capital will be required within the next 18 months. However, mining operations, exploration and development involve significant financial risk and capital investment and the Group may require additional funding in the future to expand its business and may also require additional capital in the future to, among other things, develop some of the Group's permits or take advantage of any acquisition opportunities. While the Directors are currently of the view that the Company would be able to raise additional funding on commercially acceptable terms if required, there is no guarantee that this will be the case.
In such circumstances, the Group may need to seek funding from third parties if internally generated cash resources and available credit facilities, if any, are insufficient to finance these activities. Any debt financing, if available, may involve financial or other covenants which may limit the Group's operations and principal amounts under any debt financing arrangements entered into by the Group may become immediately due and payable if it fails to meet certain restrictive covenants. Failure to obtain such additional funding, if required in the future, may have a material or adverse effect on the Group and its financial position.
Disputes
Legal proceedings may arise from time to time in the course of the Group's activities. There have been a number of cases where the rights and privileges of mining and exploration companies have been the subject of litigation. The Directors cannot preclude that such litigation may be brought against the Company or a member of the Group in the future, which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group. Even defending claims that are without merit may result in significant costs as well as diverting management's time and attention.
Key personnel
The Group is reliant on a number of key personnel. The loss of one or more of its key personnel could have an adverse impact on the business of the Group. Furthermore, it may be particularly difficult for the Group to attract and retain suitably qualified and experienced people, given the competition from other industry participants, the location of its operations and the relevant size of the Group.
The loss of, or diminution in, the services of qualified mining specialists or of members of the Group's senior management team or an inability to attract and retain additional senior management and/or mining personnel could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, financial condition and results of operations.
There is no assurance that the Group will successfully continue to retain existing specialised personnel and senior management or attract additional experienced and qualified senior management and/or mining personnel required to successfully execute and implement the Group's business plan, which will be particularly important as the Group expands. Competition for such personnel is intense. The loss of such personnel and the failure to successfully recruit replacements in a timely manner, or at all, would have a material adverse effect on its business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Uninsured or uninsurable risks
The business of the Group is subject to a number of risks and hazards generally, including adverse environmental conditions, industrial accidents, labour disputes, unusual or unexpected geological conditions, changes in the regulatory environment and natural phenomena such as inclement weather conditions and floods. Such occurrences could result in damage to mineral properties or production facilities, personal injury or death, environmental damage to properties of the Group or others, delays in mining, monetary losses and possible legal liability.
Although the Group maintains insurance to protect against certain risks in such amounts as it considers to be reasonable, its insurance will not cover all the potential risks associated with its operations and insurance coverage may not continue to be available or may not be adequate to cover any resulting liability. It is not always possible to obtain insurance against all such risks and the Group may decide not to insure against certain risks because of high premiums or other reasons. Moreover, insurance against risks such as environmental pollution or other hazards as a result of exploration and production is not generally available to the Group or to other companies in the mining industry on acceptable terms. Losses from these events may cause the Group to incur significant costs that could have a material adverse effect upon its financial performance and results of operations.
Gold hedging
Resolute currently has certain gold price hedging arrangements in place and may in the future choose to or be required to enter into further gold price hedging arrangements. Although gold price hedging activities may protect Resolute in certain instances, they may also limit the price that can be realised on the proportion of recovered gold that is subject to any hedges. If the market price for gold exceeds the hedged contract price, this could result in less revenue being received for the gold that is subject to the hedge than could be obtained if the gold were sold on market.
Currency fluctuations
Resolute is an Australian business that reports in United States dollars. The Group receives proceeds on the sale of its gold production in United States dollars and its expenses and costs for operating the business are generally denominated in US dollars, West African CFA, Euro, with a small percentage in Australian dollars. Movements in these currencies exposes the Group to foreign exchange risk. Therefore, movements in currency exchange rates may adversely or beneficially affect Resolute's results of operations, its cash flows and financial performance.
General economic and political climate
Changes in the general economic and political climate in Africa, Australia and the UK and on a global basis that could impact on economic growth, gold prices, interest rates, the rate of inflation, taxation and tariff laws, domestic security which may affect the value and viability of any gold activity that may be conducted by the Group.
Changes in accounting or financial reporting standards
Any changes in accounting or financial reporting standards may adversely impact the reported financial performance of the Group.
Health and safety
Mining operations, and in particular underground mining operations, are inherently dangerous workplaces. The Group's mining operations often place its employees and others in close proximity with large pieces of mechanised equipment, moving vehicles, mining processes, regulated materials and other hazardous conditions. As a result, the Group is subject to a variety of health and safety laws and regulations dealing with occupational health and safety. Additionally, the Group's safety record can impact the Group's reputation. Any failure to maintain safe work sites could expose the group to significant financial losses as well as civil and criminal liabilities, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
The COVID-19 pandemic represents a serious threat to maintaining a skilled workforce on the ground at all of the Group's mining locations and business continuity programs established to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all employees and contractors while maintaining Group operations.
Furthermore, other diseases such as HIV/AIDS and malaria also represent a serious threat to maintaining a skilled workforce in the mining industry in Mali and Senegal. HIV/AIDS is a major healthcare challenge faced by the Group's operations. There can be no assurance that the Group will not lose members of its workforce or workforce man-hours or incur increased medical costs which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
Processing
Metal and/or mineral recoveries are dependent upon metallurgical processes, which by their nature contain elements of significant risk such as:
(a) identifying a metallurgical process through test work to produce a saleable metal and/or concentrate;
(b) developing an economic process route to produce a metal and/or concentrate; and
(c) changes in mineralogy in the ore deposit can result in inconsistent metal recovery, affecting the economic viability of the project.
The Group has a number of processing plants that are designed to treat a variety of ore sources with varying metallurgical properties. It is possible that future ore sources may exhibit metallurgical characteristics that are different from those that have been treated to date and that this may result in lower recoveries and/or higher processing costs, which could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Sale of the Bibiani Gold Mine
On 24 August 2022, Resolute agreed with Asante Gold Corporation ("Asante") a deferred payment arrangement for the final tranche of US$30.0 million (plus US$2.7 million in respect of an environmental bond) previously due on 22 August 2022. The revised payment terms are as follows:
- payment of US$10.0 million on or before 19 September 2022, which was received on time;
- payment of US$10.0 million on or before 19 October 2022, which was received on time; and
- payment of US$12.7 million and all interest payable on or before 18 November 2022.
The terms of the revised pay arrangements under the Share Sale Agreement include payment by Asante of interest on outstanding amounts at commercial rates. Upon receipt of these amounts, US$30.0 million will be applied to the Company's Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) as a mandatory prepayment.
39 Not for distribution or release in the United States There is a risk that Asante will be unable to pay the remaining payment of $12.7 million, plus interest. Should the Asante payments not be received, the Company is not required to make the mandatory payment of this amount to the RCF until June 2023.
Sale proceeds of the Ravenswood Gold Mine
The sale of the Ravenswood Gold Mine completed on 31 March 2020 to a consortium comprising a fund ("EMR Fund") managed by EMR Capital Management Limited ("EMR Capital"), and Golden Energy and Resources Limited (SGX:AUE) ("GEAR") (together, the "Buyer"). EMR Capital and GEAR are committed to progressing the Ravenswood Expansion Project.
Under the terms of the sale, the Group received upfront cash proceeds of A$50 million. The Group is also entitled to A$50 million in March 2027 via a promissory note, which attracts a 6% coupon that is capitalised and payable at maturity. In addition, the Company may receive up to an additional A$200 million in deferred consideration contingenton certain events occurring, as follows:
- A$50 million linked to the average gold price over the four-year period and contingent on Ravenswood producing 500,000ounces of gold to March 2024; and
- up to A$150 million linked to the investment outcomes of the Ravenswood Gold Mine for EMR Capital.
If the Buyer does not progress redevelopment activities within a timely manner, the ability of the Group to realise the entire A$200 million may be detrimentally impacted.
Political and security instability in Mali and Senegal
The Group's properties in Mali and Senegal may be subject to the effects of political changes, war and civil conflict, changes in government policy, lack of law enforcement, labour unrest and the creation of new laws. These changes (which may include new or modified taxes or other government levies as well as other legislation) may impact the profitability and viability of its properties. The effect of unrest and instability on political, social or economic conditions in Mali and Senegal could result in the impairment of exploration, development and mining operations. Any such changes are beyond the control of the Group and may adversely affect its business.
The political and security situation in Mali has been unstable since 2012 when a Tuareg separatist group, the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad ("MNLA"), started a rebellion in the Sahel region in the north of the country. In March 2012, then President Amadou Toumani Toure was deposed in a military coup. The military transferred power to a civiliangovernment in April 2012.
The Tuareg rebels are fighting for autonomy in northern Mali, while more extreme Islamist armed groups fight for implementation of Sharia law in the region. At the same time, the government has struggled to regain stability after a military coup in March 2012 that was prompted by discontent over the government's inability to deal with the insurgency in the north.
In August 2020 another military coup took place, with Colonel Goita seizing power and inserting a civilian government. A further coup took place in May 2021, with Colonel Goita removing the civilian government and appointing himself as President and head of an interim military government. In December 2021 at the end of the National Conference on Rebuilding the State of Mali, the authorities informed that the proposals made on the transition period are between six months and five years, then the Economic Community of West African States ("ECOWAS") imposed economic sanctions on Mali. After negotiating to reduce the time period to democratic elections to February 2024, ECOWAS subsequently removed sanctions in July 2022.
Security, which is critical for ensuring economic recovery and poverty reduction, remains fragile, with continuing attacks on the UN force and the Malian army by terrorist groups, mainly in northern regions of Mali. Isolated terrorist attacks have also been recorded in the capital, Bamako, although none of the gold mining and exploration areas have been the subject of attacks. Terrorist actions and conflict in Mali and the Sahel region could negatively impact the Group's people, operations, and broader supply chain. A significant and sustained escalation of terrorist activity in the region may negatively affect the Group's business and impact the profitability and viability of its properties.
In addition, local governmental and traditional authorities in Mali and Senegal may exercise significant influence with respect to local land use, land labour and local security. From time to time, various governments around the world, albeit not in any jurisdictions in which the Group at the relevant time had operations, have intervened in the export of gold in response to concerns about the validity of export rights and payment of royalties. No assurances can be given that the co-operation of such authorities, if sought by the Group, will be obtained, and if obtained, maintained. This could result in a material adverse effect on the Group's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, in the event of a dispute arising from foreign operations, the Group may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or may not be successful in subjecting foreign persons to the jurisdiction of Australian, English or international courts. The Group also may be hindered or prevented from enforcing its rights with respect to a governmental instrumentality because of the doctrine of sovereign immunity. Any such dispute or restrictions on the Group's rights could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
The shareholders' agreement signed between the State of Mali and the operating company
The legal systems operating in the main jurisdictions the Group operates in, being Mali and Senegal may be less developed than more established countries, which may result in risk such as:
- (a) political difficulties in obtaining effective legal redress in the courts whether in respect of a breach of law or regulation, or in an ownership dispute;
- (b) a higher degree of discretion on the part of governmental agencies;
- (c) the lack of political or administrative guidance on implementing applicable rules and regulations including, in particular, as regards local taxation and property rights;
- (d) inconsistencies or conflicts between and within various laws, regulations, decrees, orders and resolutions; and/or
- (e) relative inexperience of the judiciary and court in such matter.
The commitment by local business people, government officials and agencies and the judicial system to abide by legal requirements and negotiated agreements may be more uncertain, creating particular concerns with respect to licences and agreements for business. These may be susceptible to revision or cancellation and legal redress may be uncertain or delayed. There can be no assurance that joint ventures, licences, licence application or other legal arrangements will not be adversely affected by the actions of the government authorities or others and the effectiveness and enforcement of such arrangements cannot be assured which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
Repatriation of earnings
The Group conducts a significant portion of its operations through, to varying degrees, subsidiaries incorporated in Mali and Senegal and holds significant assets in such subsidiaries. Accordingly, any limitation on the transfer of cash or other assets between the Group and its subsidiaries could restrict the Group's ability to fund its operations efficiently. Any such limitations, or the perception that such limitations may exist now or in the future, could have an adverse impact on the Group's valuation and stock price. Moreover, there is no assurance that Mali or Senegal or any other foreign country in which the Group may operate in the future will not impose restrictions on the repatriation of earnings to foreign entities.
Although the Group has not experienced and is not currently experiencing any issues in relation to the transfer of cash or other assets between the Company and its subsidiaries, if such issues materialised they could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. One of the practical difficulties may also be that when paying abroad, the operating bank does not have enough currency to make the payment. In this case it usually purchases foreign currency in international market and this may lead to additional costs in the transaction.
Notwithstanding this, it should be noted that current payments to foreign countries outside the member States of the West African Economic and Monetary Union ("WAEMU") are carried out according to the principle of freedom, mainly by banks subject to the presentation of the appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with article 4 the regulations applicable in Mali, namely Regulation No. 09/2010/CM/UEMOA/ on external financial relations of member WAEMU. Current authorised payments include payment of interest and dividends, shares and profits from companies or partnerships, operating income from businesses etc.
Corruption or bribery
Countries in Africa can experience relatively higher levels of criminal activity and governmental and business corruption. Exploration and mining companies operating in certain areas of Africa may be particular targets of criminal actions. Criminal or corrupt action against the Group could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, operations, financial performance, cash flow and future prospects. In addition, the fear of criminal or corrupt actions against the Group could have an adverse effect on the ability of the Group to adequately staff and/or manage its operations or could substantially increase the costs of doing so.
By doing business in Mali and Senegal, the Group could face, directly or indirectly, corrupt demands by officials, militant groups or private entities. Consequently, the Group faces the risk that one or more of its employees, agents, intermediaries or consultants may make or receive unauthorised payments given that such persons may not always be subject to its control.
Although the Group has policies and procedures designed to ensure that the Group's employees, agents, intermediaries and consultants comply with anti-corruption legislation, there is no assurance that such policies or procedures will work effectively all of the time or protect the Group against liability under any such legislation for actions taken by its agents, employees, intermediaries and consultants with respect to its business.
Furthermore, any remediation measures taken in response to potential or alleged violations of anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws, including any necessary changes or enhancements to the Group's procedures, policies and controls and potential personnel changes and/or disciplinary actions, may result in increased compliance costs.
Any such findings, or any alleged or actual involvement in corrupt practices or other illegal activities by the Group or its commercial partners or anyone with whom it conducts business could damage its reputation and its ability to do business, including by affecting its rights and title to assets or by the loss of key personnel, and together with any increased compliance costs, could adversely affect its business, operations, financial performance, cash flow and future prospects.
Sovereign action
The Group is exposed to the risk of adverse sovereign action by the governments of Mali and Senegal. The mining industry is important to the economies of these countries and thus can be expected to be the focus of continuing attention and debate. In similar circumstances in other developing countries, mining companies have faced the risks of expropriation and/or nationalisation, breach or abrogation of project agreements, application to such companies of laws and regulations from which they were intended to be exempt, denials of required permits and approvals, increases in royalty rates and taxes that were intended to be stable, application of exchange or capital controls, and other risks which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
There can be no assurance that industries deemed of national or strategic importance to countries in Africa such as mineral production will not be nationalised. Government policy may change to discourage foreign investment, re-nationalisation of mining industries may occur and other government limitations, restrictions or requirements not currently foreseen may be implemented. There can be no assurance that the Group's assets in Africa will not be subject to nationalisation, requisition or confiscation, whether legitimate or not, by any authority or body. Similarly, the Group's operations may be affected in varying degrees by government regulations with respect to restrictions on production, price controls, export controls, income taxes, expropriation of property, environmental legislation, mine safety and annual payments to maintain mineral properties in good standing. There can be no assurance that the laws of Mali or Senegal protecting foreign investments, will not be amended or abolished or that these existing laws will be enforced or interpreted to provide adequate protection against any or all of the risks detailed above. There can be no assurance that any agreements with the governments of Mali and Senegal will prove to be enforceable or provide adequate protection against any or all of the risks described above which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
However, it is noted that:
- Article 7 of Law No. 2012-016 of 27 February 2012 on the investment code of Mali, as amended, states that "The state guarantees respect for individual or collective property rights. The investor is guaranteed against any measure of nationalisation, expropriation or requisition of his business, except for reasons of public utility. In such cases, the investor shall be compensated in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations"; and
- Article 30 of the Establishment Agreement signed between the Government of the Republic of Mali and SYAMA states that: "30.1 Subject to Article 30.2 below, no Mining Activity of the Company within the Perimeter covered by the Convention may be subject to nationalisation or expropriation by the State."
Illegal mining activity in Mali
Issues of illegal mining have arisen over the years within Mali. This illegal mining has largely involved operations run by local inhabitants who do so to supplement their earnings. Illegal mining activities have the potential to affect the Group's operational performance which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group.
Investment risk
Prospective investors should be aware that the value of the New Shares may go down as well as up and that the market price of the New Shares may not reflect the underlying value of the Company. Investors may therefore realise less than, or lose all of, their investment.
Volatility
The price at which the New Shares are quoted and the price at which investors may realise their New Shares may be influenced by a significant number of factors, some specific to the Group and its operations and some which affect quoted companies generally. These factors could include the performance of the Group, large purchases or sales of the New Shares, legislative changes and general, economic, political or regulatory conditions.
Furthermore, the stock market, and in particular the market for exploration and mining companies may experience extreme price and volume fluctuations that may be unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of such companies. These factors may materially adversely affect the market price of the securities of the Company regardless of the Group's operational performance.
Australian Takeovers regime
The Company is subject to requirements for takeovers under Australian law which may affect a bidder's ability to freely acquire New Shares. In addition, the Australian Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act generally prohibits a "foreign person" (generally, any person or entity that is not an Australian resident but including any Australian company in which a "foreign person" has voting power of at least 20%, or two or more "foreign persons" hold an aggregate interest of at least 40%), together with its associates, from either directly or indirectly acquiring an interest in 20% or more of the Company's issued shares, without first giving notice to the Australian Treasurer through the Foreign Investment Review Board, and complying with certain other requirements, and either the Australian Treasurer having stated that there is no objection to the acquisition or a statutory period having expired without the Australian Treasurer objecting.
Further, the Constitutioncontains provisions in relation to "proportional takeover bids" designed to protect Shareholders in the event that a bidder makes a bid for a proportion, but not all, of the New Shares. Such provisions may affect a bidder's ability to freely acquire the New Shares. In particular, the Constitution provides that a majority of the Shareholders in a general meeting must approve a proportional takeover bid in order for it to proceed.
Liquidity
There is a risk that trading in the Company's shares (and in particular the New Shares) may be suspended from trading on the LSE or the ASX.
The Company's shares may be delisted from the LSE or the ASX.
The past performance of the Company's shares on the ASX/LSE cannot be treated as indicative of the likely future development of the market and future demand for the New Shares. The lack of a liquid public market for the Company's shares on the ASX and/or LSE may have a negative effect on the ability of shareholders or investors to sell their New Shares, or adversely affect the price at which the holders are able to sell their New Shares. There can be no assurance as to the liquidity of any trading in the New Shares, or that the New Shares will be actively traded on the ASX or the LSE in the future.
Dual listing
The Company's shares are listed on the ASX and the LSE. An application will be made to admit the New Shares to the Main Market. Consequently, the trading in and liquidity of the Company's shares is split between these two exchanges. Moreover, the price of the company's shares may fluctuate, and may at any time be different on the ASX and the LSE and vice versa. Differences that occur in settlement and clearing systems, trading currencies, transaction costs and other factors may hinder the transferability of the New Shares between the exchanges. This could adversely affect the trading of the New Shares on these exchanges and increase their price volatility and/or adversely affect the price and liquidity of the New Shares on these exchanges.
The Company's shares are quoted and traded in Australian Dollars on the ASX and are quoted and traded in pounds sterling on the LSE. The market price of the Company's shares on those exchanges may also differ due to exchange rate fluctuations. The shares traded on the ASX are settled and cleared through the ASX Settlement. The shares traded on the LSE are settled and cleared through the CREST system.
Opinions of securities or industry analysts
Both the market price and trading volume of the New Shares may depend on the opinions of the securities analysts monitoring the operations of the Group and publishing their research reports on its future performance. The Company has no control over these analysts, who may downgrade their recommended prices for the New Shares at any time, issue opinions which are not in conformity with the Board's view, or may drop coverage of the Company altogether.
All the above-mentioned events may have an adverse impact on the trading volume and price of the New Shares.
Dividends
The Company paid dividends on its shares for the three full financial years ending 30 June 2016, 2017 and 2018. Dividends were not paid for the six month period ended 31 December 2018, nor for the full financial years ending 31 December 2019, 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2021. In addition, no dividend was paid for the six month period till 30 June 2022. The Company's policy anticipates a minimum annual dividend payment equivalent to the value of 2% of the Group's annual gold sales, provided that all operating and reasonable corporate and exploration expenses can be funded. The declaration and payment of future dividends remains fully at the discretion of the Board after taking into account a number of factors, including, but not limited to, compliance with the Australian Corporations Act 2001, the Company's financial and operating results, anticipated current and future cash requirements, future opportunities and prospects, general financial conditions and other factors deemed relevant.
Local currency
The New Shares have no nominal value, and will be quoted and traded:
(a) in pounds sterling on the LSE; and
(b) in Australian Dollars on ASX.
In addition, any potential dividends the Company may pay in the future will be declared and paid in Australian Dollars. Shareholders buying shares on the LSE should take into account a potential risk arising from adverse movements in the value of their local currency against the Australian Dollar.
Non-Australian shareholders
The Company is organised and exists under Australian law. Accordingly, the rights and obligations of the Company's Shareholders are regulated by Australian corporate law and the Company's Shareholders must follow Australian legal requirements in order to exercise their rights, in particular the resolutions of the shareholders in a general meeting may be passed with majorities different from the majorities required for the adoption of equivalent resolutions under English law or other laws. Additionally, to the extent that pre-emptive rights are granted, Shareholders in the Company in some jurisdictions may experience difficulties, or may be unable to exercise their pre-emptive rights. Should the Company's share capital be increased in the future, the Company's Shareholders who will not exercise their priority right to subscription of new shares should take into account that their interest in the Company's share capital may be diluted upon the issuance of new shares.
Furthermore, the Company's Shareholders holding their New Shares through CREST should also take into consideration the arrangements between CHESS and CREST, as well as CREST rules governing settlement of securities in non-UK registered companies in this respect. As a result, the exercise of certain shareholder rights may be more difficult or costly than the exercise of rights in other companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Foreign Selling Restrictions
This document does not constitute an offer of new ordinary shares ("New Shares") of the Company in any jurisdiction in which it would be unlawful. In particular, this document may not be distributed to any person, and the New Shares may not be offered or sold, in any country outside Australia except to the extent permitted below.
Bermuda
The Company is not making any invitation to persons resident in Bermuda for exchange control purposes to subscribe for New Shares.
Canada (British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec provinces)
This document constitutes an offering of New Shares only in the Provinces of British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec (the "Provinces") and to those persons to whom they may be lawfully distributed in the Provinces, and only by persons permitted to sell such New Shares. This document is not, and under no circumstances is to be construed as, an advertisement or a public offering of securities in the Provinces. This document may only be distributed in the Provinces to persons that are "accredited investors" within the meaning of NI 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions, of the Canadian Securities Administrators.
No securities commission or similar authority in the Provinces has reviewed or in any way passed upon this document, the merits of the New Shares or the offering of New Shares and any representation to the contrary is an offence.
No prospectus has been, or will be, filed in the Provinces with respect to the offering of New Shares or the resale of such securities. Any person in the Provinces lawfully participating in the offer will not receive the information, legal rights or protections that would be afforded had a prospectus been filed and receipted by the securities regulator in the applicable Province. Furthermore, any resale of the New Shares in the Provinces must be made in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws which may require resales to be made in accordance with exemptions from dealer registration and prospectus requirements. These resale restrictions may in some circumstances apply to resales of the New Shares outside Canada and, as a result, Canadian purchasers should seek legal advice prior to any resale of the New Shares.
The Company as well as its directors and officers may be located outside Canada and, as a result, it may not be possible for purchasers to effect service of process within Canada upon the Company or its directors or officers. All or a substantial portion of the assets of the Company and such persons may be located outside Canada and, as a result, it may not be possible to satisfy a judgment against the Company or such persons in Canada or to enforce a judgment obtained in Canadian courts against the Company or such persons outside Canada.
Any financial information contained in this document has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards and interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Unless stated otherwise, all dollar amounts contained in this document are in Australian dollars.
Statutory rights of action for damages and rescission
Securities legislation in certain of the Provinces may provide purchasers with, in addition to any other rights they may have at law, rights of rescission or to damages, or both, when an offering memorandum that is delivered to purchasers contains a misrepresentation. These rights and remedies must be exercised within prescribed time limits and are subject to the defenses contained in applicable securities legislation. Prospective purchasers should refer to the applicable provisions of the securities legislation of their respective Province for the particulars of these rights or consult with a legal adviser.
The following is a summary of the statutory rights of rescission or to damages, or both, available to purchasers in Ontario. In Ontario, every purchaser of the New Shares purchased pursuant to this document (other than (a) a "Canadian financial institution" or a "Schedule III bank" (each as defined in NI 45-106), (b) the Business Development Bank of Canada or (c) a subsidiary of any person referred to in (a) or (b) above, if the person owns all the voting securities of the subsidiary, except the voting securities required by law to be owned by the directors of that subsidiary) shall have a statutory right of action for damages and/or rescission against the Company if this document or any amendment thereto contains a misrepresentation. If a purchaser elects to exercise the right of action for rescission, the purchaser will have no right of action for damages against the Company. This right of action for rescission or damages is in addition to and without derogation from any other right the purchaser may have at law. In particular, Section 130.1 of the Securities Act (Ontario) provides that, if this document contains a misrepresentation, a purchaser who purchases the New Shares during the period of distribution shall be deemed to have relied on the misrepresentation if it was a misrepresentation at the time of purchase and has a right of action for damages or, alternatively, may elect to exercise a right of rescission against the Company, provided that (a) the Company will not be liable if it proves that the purchaser purchased the New Shares with knowledge of the misrepresentation; (b) in an action for damages, the Company is not liable for all or any portion of the damages that the Company proves does not represent the depreciation in value of the New Shares as a result of the misrepresentation relied upon; and (c) in no case shall the amount recoverable exceed the price at which the New Shares were offered.
Section 138 of the Securities Act (Ontario) provides that no action shall be commenced to enforce these rights more than (a) in the case of any action for rescission, 180 days after the date of the transaction that gave rise to the cause of action or (b) in the case of any action, other than an action for rescission, the earlier of (i) 180 days after the purchaser first had knowledge of the fact giving rise to the cause of action or (ii) three years after the date of the transaction that gave rise to the cause of action. These rights are in addition to and not in derogation from any other right the purchaser may have.
Certain Canadian income tax considerations. Prospective purchasers of the New Shares should consult their own tax adviser with respect to any taxes payable in connection with the acquisition, holding or disposition of the New Shares as any discussion of taxation related matters in this document is not a comprehensive description and there are a number of substantive Canadian tax compliance requirements for investors in the Provinces.
Language of documents in Canada. Upon receipt of this document, each investor in Canada hereby confirms that it has expressly requested that all documents evidencing or relating in any way to the sale of the New Shares (including for greater certainty any purchase confirmation or any notice) be drawn up in the English language only. Par la réception de ce document, chaque investisseur canadien confirme par les présentes qu'il a expressément exigé que tous les documents faisant foi ou se rapportant de quelque manière que ce soit à la vente des valeurs mobilières décrites aux présentes (incluant, pour plus de certitude, toute confirmation d'achat ou tout avis) soient rédigés en anglais seulement.
Canadian sales will be completed through the underwriters or an affiliate thereof, each of whom are registered under applicable Canadian securities law.
Cayman Islands
The Company is not licensed to conduct investment business in the Cayman Islands by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and this document does not constitute a public offer of the New Shares, whether by way of sale or subscription, in the Cayman Islands. The New Shares have not been offered or sold, and will not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, in the Cayman Islands.
European Union
This document has not been, and will not be, registered with or approved by any securities regulator in the European Union. Accordingly, this document may not be made available, nor may the New Shares be offered for sale, in the European Union except in circumstances that do not require a prospectus under Article 1(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (the "Prospectus Regulation").
In accordance with Article 1(4)(a) of the Prospectus Regulation, an offer of New Shares in the European Union is limited to persons who are "qualified investors" (as defined in Article 2(e) of the Prospectus Regulation).
Hong Kong
WARNING: This document has not been, and will not be, registered as a prospectus under the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 32) of Hong Kong, nor has it been authorised by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong pursuant to the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of the Laws of Hong Kong (the "SFO"). No action has been taken in Hong Kong to authorise or register this document or to permit the distribution of this document or any documents issued in connection with it. Accordingly, the New Shares have not been and will not be offered or sold in Hong Kong other than to "professional investors" (as defined in the SFO and any rules made under that ordinance).
No advertisement, invitation or document relating to the New Shares has been or will be issued, or has been or will be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue, in Hong Kong or elsewhere that is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public of Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to New Shares that are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to professional investors. No person allotted New Shares may sell, or offer to sell, such securities in circumstances that amount to an offer to the public in Hong Kong within six months following the date of issue of such securities.
The contents of this document have not been reviewed by any Hong Kong regulatory authority. You are advised to exercise caution in relation to the offer. If you are in doubt about any contents of this document, you should obtain independent professional advice.
Liechtenstein
This document has not been, and will not be, registered with or approved by the Financial Market Authority of Liechtenstein. Accordingly, this document may not be made available, nor may the New Shares be offered for sale, in Liechtenstein, except in circumstances that do not require a prospectus under the EU-Prospectus Regulation EU 2019/1129 or under the Liechtenstein Securities Prospectus Implementation Act ("EWR-WPPDG"). In accordance with this Act and the EU-Prospectus Regulations, any offer of New Shares in Liechtenstein is limited to persons who are "qualified investors" (as defined in the EWR-WPPDG and in the EU-Prospectus Regulation EU 2019/1129).
Mauritius
An offer of New Shares is being made by way of private placement only to persons that meet the criteria of "sophisticated investors" as defined in the Securities Act 2005 ("SA 05") and does not constitute an offer to the public in Mauritius.
In accordance with SA 05, the New Shares may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, to the public in Mauritius without the prior approval of the Financial Services Commission (the "FSC"). The Company does not intend to seek the approval of the FSC.
Accordingly, the Company cannot solicit any offers from the public in contravention of any applicable law and regulation in force in Mauritius, including the Companies Act 2001 and SA 05.
This document, or any circular, form of application, advertisement, offering material or information relating to an offer of New Shares do not constitute and are not intended to constitute an offer of New Shares to the public in Mauritius and may not be released, issued or distributed to the public in or from Mauritius or used in connection with any such offer.
The FSC expresses no opinion as to the matters contained in this document and as to the merits of an investment in the Company. Moreover, investors are not protected by any statutory compensation arrangements in Mauritius in the event of a default of the Company.
Before acting on any information in this document, prospective investors should inform themselves of and observe all applicable laws, rules and regulations of any relevant jurisdictions and obtain independent advice if required.
Monaco
The New Shares may only be offered and sold by an intermediary duly licensed under Monaco Financial Activities Laws.
The recipients of this document in Monaco are perfectly fluent in English and expressly waive all claims on ground of language misunderstanding in this document and the possibility of a French translation of this document. (Les destinataires du présent document reconnaissent être à même d'en prendre connaissance en langue anglaise et renoncent expressément à tout recours fondé sur une mauvaise compréhension de la langue utilisée dans ce document et à une traduction française.)
New Zealand
This document has not been registered, filed with or approved by any New Zealand regulatory authorityunder the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (the "FMC Act").
The New Shares are not being offered to retail investors within New Zealand other than to existing shareholders of the Company with registered addresses in New Zealand to whom the offer of these securities is being made in reliance on the FMC Act and the Financial Markets Conduct (Incidental Offers) Exemption Notice 2021.
Other than in the Entitlement Offer, the New Shares may only be offered or sold in New Zealand (or allotted with a view to being offered for sale in New Zealand) to a person who:
- is an investment business within the meaning of clause 37 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act;
- meets the investment activity criteria specified in clause 38 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act;
- is large within the meaning of clause 39 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act;
- is a government agency within the meaning of clause 40 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act; or
- is an eligible investor within the meaning of clause 41 of Schedule 1 of the FMC Act.
Norway
This document has not been, and will not be, registered with or approved by Finanstilsynet (the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway) and it does not constitute a prospectus under the Prospectus Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/1129) or the Norwegian Securities Trading Act of 29 June 2007 no. 75. Accordingly, this document may not be made available, nor may the New Shares be offered for sale, directly or indirectly, in Norway other than under circumstances that are exempted from the prospectus requirements under the Prospectus Regulation and the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Any offering of New Shares in Norway is limited to persons who are "qualified investors" as defined in the Prospectus Regulation. Only such persons may receive this document and they may not distribute it or the information contained in it to any other person.
Singapore
This document and any other materials relating to the New Shares has not been and will not be registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Accordingly, the New Shares may not be offered or sold or made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, nor may this document and any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of the New Shares be circulated or distributed, whether directly or indirectly, nor may the New Shares be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, to any person in Singapore other than (i) existing shareholders of record of the Shares pursuant to Section 273(1)(cd) of the Securities and Futures Act 2001 of Singapore, as modified or amended from time to time ("SFA") or (ii) pursuant to, and in accordance with, the conditions of an exemption under any provision of Subdivision (4) of Division 1 of Part XIII of the SFA.
Where the New Shares are subscribed or purchased under Section 275 of the SFA by a relevant person which is:
- (a) a corporation (which is not an accredited investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA)) the sole business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited investor, or
- (b) a trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor) whose sole purpose is to hold investments and each beneficiary is an individual who is an accredited investor,
securities or securities-based derivatives contracts (each term as defined in Section 2(1) of the SFA) of that corporation or the beneficiaries' rights and interest (howsoever described) in that trust shall not be transferred within six months after that corporation or that trust has acquired the Placement Shares pursuant to an offer made under Section 275 of the SFA except:
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- to an institutional investor or to a relevant person (as defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA), or to any person arising from an offer referred to in Section 275(1A) or Section 276(4)(i)(B) of the SFA;
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- where no consideration is or will be given for the transfer;
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- where the transfer is by operation of law;
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- as specified in Section 276(7) of the SFA; or
- as specified in Regulation 37A of the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Securities and Securities-based Derivatives Contracts) Regulations 2018 of Singapore.
Notification under Section 309B(1)(c) of the SFA – In connection with Section 309B of the SFA and the Securities and Futures (Capital Markets Products) Regulations 2018 of Singapore (the "CMP Regulations 2018"), the Issuer has determined the classification of the New Shares as prescribed capital markets products (as defined in the CMP Regulations 2018) and Excluded Investment Products (as defined in MAS Notice SFA 04-N12: Notice on the Sale of Investment Products and MAS Notice FAA-N16: Notice on Recommendations on Investment Products).
Switzerland
The New Shares may not be publicly offered in Switzerland and will not be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange or any other stock exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. Neither this document nor any other offering material relating to the New Shares (i) constitutes a prospectus or a similar notice as such terms are understood under art. 652a, art. 752 or art. 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations or a listing prospectus within the meaning of art. 27 et seqq. of the SIX Listing Rules or (ii) has been or will be filed with or approved by any Swiss regulatory authority. In particular, this document will not be filed with, and the offer of New Shares will not be supervised by, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
Neither this document nor any other offering material relating to the New Shares may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland. The New Shares will only be offered to regulated financial intermediaries such as banks, securities dealers, insurance institutions and fund management companies as well as institutional investors with professional treasury operations. This document is personal to the recipient and not for general circulation in Switzerland.
United Kingdom
Neither this document nor any other document relating to the offer has been delivered for approval to the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom and no prospectus (within the meaning of section 85 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended ("FSMA")) has been published or is intended to be published in respect of the New Shares.
This document is issued on a confidential basis to "qualified investors" (as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act ("UK Prospectus Regulation")) in the United Kingdom, and the New Shares may not be offered or sold in the United Kingdom by means of this document, any accompanying letter or any other document, except in circumstances which do not require the publication of a prospectus pursuant to section 86(1) of the FSMA. This document should not be distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, nor may its contents be disclosed by recipients to any other person in the United Kingdom.
Any invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the FSMA) received in connection with the issue or sale of the New Shares has only been communicated or caused to be communicated and will only be communicated or caused to be communicated in the United Kingdom in circumstances in which section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply to the Company.
In particular, this document is being distributed only to, and is directed at, persons who are qualified investors (as specified above) (i) who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) (investment professionals) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotions) Order 2005 ("FPO"), (ii) who fall within the categories of persons referred to in Article 49(2)(a) to (d) (high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.) of the FPO or (iii) to whom it may otherwise be lawfully communicated (together "relevant persons"). The investment to which this document relates is available only to relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document.
United States
This document may not be distributed or released in the United States. This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States.
The entitlements and the New Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and the entitlements may not be taken up by, and the New Shares may not be offered or sold to, any person in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. There will be no public offering of the entitlements and the New Shares in the United States.
Summary of Underwriting Agreement
| Overview | The underwriters (Underwriters) and the Company entered into an underwriting agreement (Underwriting Agreement). In accordance with the Underwriting Agreement, the Underwriters haveagreed to manage, book run and underwrite up to A$140 million of the Offer on the terms and conditions of that agreement. |
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| Underwritten Amount | The Offer is underwritten up to A$140 million, comprising A$98.7 million in respect of the Entitlement Offer and A$41.3 million in respect of the Institutional Placement. |
| Fees | The Company has agreed to pay the Underwriters an underwriting fee (equal to 3% of the aggregate of (1) the proceeds raised under the Institutional Placement; (2) the proceeds raisedunder institutional component of the Entitlement Offer; and (3) the amount of the retail component of the Entitlement Offer underwritten (such underwritten component being A$43million).The Company has also agreed to pay the Underwriters a management fee (equal to 1% of the same aggregate amounts referred to in (1), (2) and (3).The underwriting andmanagement fees become payable on settlement under the Offer (on the relevant settlement dates) and will be paid to the Underwriters in equal proportions. The Company may also pay theUnderwriters, in its sole and absolute discretion, an incentive fee of up to 0.5% of the proceeds raised under the Offer. In addition to the fees outlined above, the Company has agreed toreimburse the Underwriters for certain agreed costs and expenses that are incurred by the Underwriters in connection with theOffer. |
| Underwriters'obligations | The Underwriters' obligations under the Underwriting Agreement, including to manage and underwrite the Offer, are conditionaloncertain matters, including the Company delivering certaincertificates, reports, sign-offs and opinions to the Underwriters.The Underwriters provide customary representations, warranties and undertakings in favour of the Company in relation to powerand authorisation of each Underwriter in relation to theUnderwriting Agreement and the conduct of the Offer. |
| Termination events | An Underwriter may terminate any of its obligations under the Underwriting Agreement if certain specified events occur, as summarised below.Some of these termination events are beyondthe control of the Company. The exercise by an Underwriter of its termination rights in respect of the events below stated belowto be 'Qualified Termination Rights' may only be exercised ifthe relevant termination event satisfies a materiality qualification or leads or is likely to lead to the Underwriter being involved in a contravention of an applicable law or incurring a liability underan applicable law.Termination eventsOffer Materials |
| A statement contained in the specified documents in connection with the Offer (Offer Materials) is or becomes misleading or deceptive (including by omission) or likely to mislead or deceive, or the Offer Materialsomit any information they are required to contain (having regard to sections708AA or 708A of the Corporations Act and any otherapplicable requirements), or any expression of opinion or intention in the OfferMaterials is not (or ceases to be) fairly and properly supportable or there are no (or there ceases to be) reasonable groundsfor the making of any statement in the Offer Materials relating to future matters.Regulatory ActionASIC:a)makes an application for an order under Part9.5 of the Corporations Act in relation to the Offer or the Offer Materials; | |
| b)commences any investigation or hearing under Part3 of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act2001 (Cth) in relation to the Offer or the Offer Materials;c)holds, or gives notice of intention to hold, a hearing or investigation in relation to the Offer or the Company;d)makes a determination under section708A(2) or 708AA(3) or advises or indicates that it intends to investigate whether or not tomake such a determination; ore)prosecutes or gives notice of an intention to prosecute or commences proceedings against, or gives notice of an intention to commence proceedings against, the Company or any of its directors, officers,employees or agents in relation to the Offer. | |
| Not for distribution or release in the United States |
Summary of Underwriting Agreement (continued)
| Termination eventsAuthorisation | |
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| If a Government Agency withdraws, revokes or adversely amends any Authorisation required for the Company to perform its obligations under the Underwriting Agreement or to carry out the transactions(continued) | |
| contemplated by the Offer Materials. | |
| Quotation Approval | |
| Approval (subject only to customary conditions) by the ASX for official quotation of the share issued under the Offer (Offer Shares) is refused, or is not granted: | |
| a)in the case of the Accepted Institutional Entitlement Shares, the Institutional Shortfall Shares and the Placement Shares on or before the Institutional Trading Date (or such later date agreed in writing by theUnderwriters in their absolute discretion) or is subsequently withdrawn, qualified or withheld; or | |
| b)in the case of the Retail Entitlement Shares and the Underwritten Retail Shortfall Shares, on or before the Retail Trading Date (or such later date agreed in writing by the Underwriters in their absolutediscretion) or is subsequently withdrawn, qualified or withheld; or | |
| c)ASX makes an official statement to any person or indicates to the Company or the Underwriters that official quotation of the Offer Shares will not be granted. | |
| Unable to issue Shares | |
| The Company fails to allot and issue the Offer Shares within two Business Days after the dates required by the Timetable (as amended or varied pursuant to clause 4.2 of the Underwriting Agreement), the OfferMaterials, the Listing Rules, applicable laws, an order of a court of competent jurisdiction or a Government Agency. | |
| Timetable | |
| Any event specified in the Timetable is delayed for more than two Business Days without the prior written approval of the Underwriters (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed). | |
| General Market Fall | |
| (a) If the S&P/ASX 200 Index falls between the date of the Underwriting Agreement and the Institutional Settlement Date, to alevel at market close that is 10% or more below the level at market close on the | |
| Business Day immediately prior to the date of the Underwriting Agreement and stays at that level at market close for at leastthe next Business Day after the day of the fall. | |
| (b) If at market close on the Business Day immediately prior to the Institutional Settlement Date, the S&P/ASX 200 Index is at alevel at market close that is 10% or more below the level at market close on the | |
| Business Day immediately prior to the date of the Underwriting Agreement. | |
| (c) If the S&P/ASX 200 Index falls between the date of the Underwriting Agreement and the Retail Settlement Date, to a level at market close that is 10% or more below the level at market close on the Business Dayimmediately prior to the date of the date of the Underwriting Agreement and stays at that level at market close for a period of at least the two consecutive Business Days following the day of the fall. | |
| (d) If at market close on the Business Day prior to the Retail Settlement Date, the S&P/ASX 200 Index falls to a level at marketclose that is 10% or more below the level at market close on the Business Dayimmediately prior to the date of the Underwriting Agreement. | |
| Gold Price Fall(a) If the price of gold by reference to the London Gold Fix in Australian dollars falls between the date of the UnderwritingAgreement and the Institutional Settlement Date to a level at market close that is 10% or | |
| more below the level at market close on the Business Day immediately prior to the date of the Underwriting Agreement and stays at that level at market close for at least the next Business Day after the day of thefall. | |
| (b) If the price of gold by reference to the London Gold Fix in Australian dollars falls between the date of the UnderwritingAgreement and the Retail Settlement Date, to a level at market close that is 10% or morebelow the level at market close on the Business Day immediately prior to the date of the Underwriting Agreement and stays at that level at market close for at least the next two consecutive Business Days after the | |
| day of the fall. | |
| (c) If at market close on the Business Day prior to the Institutional Settlement Date or the Retail Settlement Date, the price of gold by reference to the London Gold Fix in Australian dollars falls at market close to alevel that is 10% or more below the level at market close on the Business Day immediately prior to the date of the Underwriting Agreement. | |
| Delisting | |
| ASX announces that the Company will be removed from the official list or that the Shares will be: | |
| a)removed from official quotation; or | |
| b)suspended from quotation by ASX for two or more than two Business Days on or from the date after the Institutional SettlementDate for any reason other than a trading halt in connection with the Offer.Insolvency | |
| A Group Member becomes Insolvent or there is an act or omission which, in the reasonable opinion of an Underwriter, may result in a Group Member becoming Insolvent. | |
| Not for distribution or release in the United States |
Summary of Underwriting Agreement (continued)
| Termination events | Withdrawal |
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| (continued) | The Company withdraws the Offer (or any part of it) or indicates that it does not intend to, or is unable to proceed with, the Offer. |
| Force majeure | |
| There is an event or occurrence other than a Regulatory Event, including any statute, order, rule, regulation, directive or request (including one compliance with which is in accordance with the general practiceofpersons to whom the directive or request is addressed) of any Governmental Agency which makes it illegal for the Underwritersto satisfy an obligation under this document, or to market, promote or settle the | |
| Offer | |
| Fraud | |
| The Company or any Group Member, or any of their directors or officers (as those terms are defined in the Corporations Act) engage, or have engaged since the date of the Underwriting Agreement, in anyfraudulent conduct oractivitywhether or notin connection with the Offer. | |
| Breach | |
| The Company fails to perform or observe any of its obligations under the Underwriting Agreement in any material respect. | |
| Resignation or termination of senior management | |
| Resignation or termination of any member of senior management or Directors is announced or occurs other than one which has already been disclosed to ASX or in any Offer Materials or theManagementQuestionnaire or disclosed to the Underwriters before the date of the Underwriting Agreement. | |
| Constitution | |
| The Company varies any term of its constitution without the prior written consent of the Underwriters. | |
| The following termination rights are 'Qualified Termination Rights': | |
| Corrective Statement | |
| An obligation arises on the Company to give ASX a notice in accordance with sections 708AA(10), 708AA(12) (as included in theCorporations Act by Instrument 2016/84), or 708A(10) of the Corporations Act. | |
| Amendment | |
| The Company amends, replaces or supplements any of the Offer Materials without the prior written consent of the Underwriters (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).For the avoidance ofdoubt, the Underwriters may withhold their consent to any amendment, replacement or supplement that would be inconsistent with the representations and warranties of the Company set out in paragraph1 ofSchedule2 of the Underwriting Agreement and the representations and warranties of the Underwriters set out in paragraphs2 of Schedule2 of the Underwriting Agreement). | |
| Repayment of Application Money | |
| Any circumstance arises that results in the Company either repaying the money received from applicants or offering applicantsanopportunity to withdraw their applications for Offer Shares and be repaid their | |
| application moneys. | |
| Certificate | |
| a)A Certificate is not furnished when required to be furnished by the Company under the Underwriting Agreement. | |
| b)A Certificate contains a statement which is untrue, incorrect or misleading or deceptive (including by omission).Adverse change | |
| Any adverse change occurs in the assets, liabilities, financial position or performance, profits, losses or prospects of the Company or the Group (insofar as the position in relation to an entity in the Group affects the | |
| overall position of the Company), including any adverse change in the assets, liabilities, financial position or performance,profits, losses or prospects of the Company or the Group from those respectively disclosed | |
| in any Offer Materials or the Public Information. | |
| Prosecution or investigation | |
| Any of the following occur: | |
| a)a Director or senior executive is charged with an indictable offence; | |
| b)any Government Agency commences any public action against the Company or any of its Directors in their capacity as a Directorofthe Company, or announces that it intends to take action; or | |
| c)any Director is disqualified from managing a corporation under Part 2D.6 of the Corporations Act. | |
| Representations and warranties | |
| 54 | Not for distribution or release in the United StatesA representation, warranty or undertaking or obligation contained in the Underwritng Agreement on the part of the Company is breached, becomes not true or correct or is not performed. |
Summary of Underwriting Agreement (continued)
| Termination events | Change in law |
|---|---|
| (continued) | There is introduced, or there is a public announcement of a proposal to introduce, into the Parliament of Australia or any Stateor Territory of Australia or the United States a new law, or the Reserve BankofAustralia, or any Commonwealth or State authority, including ASIC, adopts or announces a proposal to adopt a new policy (other than a law, regulation, or policy which has been announced prior to the date of theUnderwriting Agreement) any of which does or is likely to prohibit or regulate the Offer, capital issues or stock markets or affect the taxation treatment of the Offer Shares. |
| HostilitiesHostilities not existing at the date of the Underwriting Agreement commence (whether war has been declared or not) or a majorescalation in existing hostilities occurs (whether war has been declared or not)involving any one ormore of Australia, any member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Japan, South Korea or the People'sRepublic of China, or a national emergency is declared by any of those countries, ora significant terroristact (including without limitation a chemical weapon attack or a nuclear weapon attack) is perpetrated onany of those countries.Disruption in financial marketsAny of the following occurs:a)a general moratorium on commercial banking activities in Australia, the United States of America or the United Kingdom is declared by the relevant central banking authority in any of those countries,or there isa material disruption in commercial banking or security settlement or clearance services in any of those countries;b)trading in all securities quoted or listed on ASX, the Toronto Stock Exchange, the London Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange or the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is suspended or limited inamaterial respect for more than one day on which that exchange is open for trading; orc)the occurrence of any other adverse change or disruption to financial, political or economic conditions, currency exchange ratesor controls or financial markets in Australia, the United States of | |
| America, theUnited Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China) or any change ordevelopment involving a prospective adverse change in any ofthose conditions ormarkets.InformationThe Due Diligence Report or any information supplied (including any information supplied prior to the date of the Underwriting Agreement) by or on behalf of a Group Member to the Underwriters in respect of theOffer or theGroup, is or is found to be, misleading or deceptive or is likely to mislead or deceive (including by omission).Contravention of law | |
| There is a contravention by the Company or any other Group Member of the Corporations Act, theCompetition and Consumer Act 2010(Cth),Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001(Cth)(anyregulations under those acts) or any other applicable law or regulation.Compliance with law | |
| Any of the Offer Materials or any aspect of the Offer does not comply with the Corporations Act, the Listing Rules, the ASX Waivers, the ASIC Modifications or, in any material respect, any otherapplicable law.Litigation | |
| Litigation, arbitration, administrative or industrial proceedings of a material nature are after the date of this agreement commenced against any Group Member, other than any claims foreshadowed in theOfferMaterials (or any vexatious or frivolous claims).Future Matters | |
| Any expression of belief, expectation or intention, or statement relating to future matters (including any forecast or prospective financial statements, information or data) in the Offer Materials or Public Information (ashas been updated or amended from time to time before the date of the Agreement, including in the Company's ASX announcement titled 'September 2022 Quarterly Activities Report' dated 27 October 2022) isorbecomes incapable of being met or, in the reasonable opinion of the Underwriters, unlikely to be met in the projected timeframe. | |
| Representations, | The Underwriting Agreement contains certain customary representations, warranties and undertakings, which are made by the Company in favour of the Underwriters. The representations and |
| warranties and | warranties given by the Company relate to matters (among other matters) such as the nature and conduct of the Company, power andauthorisation of the Company in relation to the |
| indemnities | Underwriting Agreement, information in relation to the documents relating to the Offer, the conduct of the Offer and compliance with applicable law. |
| Subject to certain exclusions, the Company agrees to keep the Underwriters and certain affiliated parties indemnified againstrelevant losses incurred in connection with the Offer. The liability | |
| of the Company under the Underwriting Agreement is unlimited as to time and quantum. |
Appendix A
Corporate Overview
| Capital Structure | Current | Pro Forma1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share price/TERP2 | A$ | 0.205 | 0.185 |
| Shares outstanding | m | 1,104 | 1,979 |
| Market Capitalisation | A$m | 226 | 366 |
| Net debt3 | A$m | 241 | 101 |
Notes:
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- Reflects the A$140m underwritten component of the Equity Raising. If the Retail Entitlement Offer is fully subscribed an additional A$60m will be raised. The pro-forma is based on the TERP
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- ASX: RSG share price based the closing price of A$0.205 prior to the Company entering a trading halt on 10 November 2022. TERP: Theoretical Ex-Rights Price
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- Net debt at 30 September 2022 comprises Cash and Bullion US$64m, Overdraft facilities US$35m, and the Syndicated Loan Facility:
- $75m Term Loan Facility amortises at US$25m every six months (March and September)
- $110m Revolving Credit Facility amortises US$60m by 31 March 2023 and the balance of $50m by 31 March 2024
Board
| Marthinus (Martin) Botha | Non-Executive Chairman |
|---|---|
| Terry Holohan | Managing Director & CEO |
| Mark Potts | Non-Executive Director |
| Sabina Shugg | Non-Executive Director |
| Adrian Reynolds | Non-Executive Director |
| Simon Jackson | Non-Executive Director |
| Current Share Register as at 4 November 2022 (Pre-Offer) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICM Limited | 10.7% | |||||
| 2 | Baker Steel Capital Managers LLP | 6.6% | |||||
| 3 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 4.4% | |||||
| 4 | ASFAfrican Mining LP | 3.7% | |||||
| 5 | Vanguard Group Holdings | 3.2% | |||||
| 6 | Van Eck Associates Corporation | 2.4% | |||||
| 7 | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc | 2.0% | |||||
| 8 | Ingot Capital Management Pty. Ltd. | 1.9% | |||||
| 9 | Konwave AG | 1.8% | |||||
| 10 | Regal Funds Management Pty. Ltd. | 1.8% |
Top 10 Shareholders 38.5%
Institutional Investors 45.6%
Hedge Book at 30 September 2022
Resolute's funding obligations require a minimum of 30% of forecast production to Mar. 24 to be hedged
| US Dollar Forward Sales | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Delivery | ||||
| Quarter | Price ($/oz) | (oz) | |||
| December 2022 | $1,857 | 24,000 | |||
| March 2023 | $1,879 | 35,000 | |||
| June 2023 | $1,933 | 35,000 | |||
| September 2023 | $1,951 | 30,000 | |||
| December 2023 | $1,908 | 25,000 | |||
| March 2024 | $1,831 | 12,500 | |||
| Total | $1,901 | 161,500 |
| US Dollar Collars | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter | Bought 'Put' Option($/oz) | Sold 'Call' Option($/oz) | Delivery(oz) |
| March 2024 | $1,600 | $1,873 | 12,000 |
Group Reserves & Resources at 31 December 2021
| Ore Reserves | Proved | Probable | Total Reserves | Group Share | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonnes(000s) | g/t | OZ.(000s) | Tonnes(000s) | g/t | 0 z(000s) | Tonnes(000s) | g/t | 0 z(000s) | OZ(000s) | |
| Mali | 80% | |||||||||
| Syama Underground | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 25,700 | 2.6 | 2,160 | 25,700 | 2.6 | 2,160 | 1,730 |
| Syama Stockpiles | 760 | 1.8 | 44 | 1,810 | 1.3 | 77 | 2,570 | 1.5 | 121 | 97 |
| Sub Total (Sulphide) | 760 | 1.8 | 44 | 27,500 | 2.5 | 2,240 | 28,200 | 2.5 | 2,280 | 1,820 |
| Satellite Deposits | 793 | 1.8 | 46 | 1,430 | 1.9 | 89 | 2,220 | 1.9 | 135 | 108 |
| Stockpiles (Satellite deposits) | 768 | 1.5 | 38 | 1,400 | 1.0 | 43 | 2,170 | 1.2 | 80 | 64 |
| Sub Total Satellite Deposits | 1.560 | 1.7 | 83 | 2.830 | 1.5 | 132 | 4.390 | $1.5,$ | 215 | 172 |
| 90% | ||||||||||
| Tabakoroni Underground | 0 | 0.0 | $\mathbf 0$ | 5,030 | 4.7 | 766 | 5.030 | 4.7 | 766 | 689 |
| Tabakoroni Open Pit | 596 | 2.0 | 39 | 209 | 1.8 | 12 | 804 | 2.0 | 51 | 46 |
| Tabakoroni Satellite Deposits | 962 | 1.6 | 49 | 0 | 0.0 | $\Omega$ | 962 | 1.6 | 49 | 44 |
| Tabakoroni Stockpiles | 888 | 1.5 | 43 | 0 | 0.0 | $\mathbf 0$ | 888 | 1.5 | 43 | 39 |
| Sub Total Tabakoroni | 2,450 | 1.7 | 131 | 5,240 | 4.6 | 778 | 7.680 | 3.7 | 908 | 818 |
| Mali Total | 4,770 | 1.7 | 258 | 35,500 | 2.8 | 3,150 | 40,300 | 2.6 | 3,400 | 2,810 |
| Senegal | 90% | |||||||||
| Mako | 2,040 | 1.9 | 122 | 7,100 | 1.9 | 437 | 9.140 | 1.9 | 558 | 502 |
| Mako Stockpiles | 3,050 | 1.1 | 103 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3,050 | 1.1 | 103 | 93 |
| Senegal Total | 5,090 | 1.4 | 224 | 7,100 | 1.9 | 437 | 12,200 | 1.7 | 661 | 595 |
| Total Ore Reserves | 9.860 | 1.5 | 482 | 42.600 | 2.6 | 3.580 | 52,500 | 2.4 | 4.060 | 3.410 |
| Mineral Resources | Measured | Indicated | Inferrred | Total Resources | Group Share | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonnes g/t(000s) | oz Tonnes g/t$(000s)$ $(000s)$ | OZ(000s) | Tonnes(000s) | g/t | 0Z(000s) | Tonnes(000s) | g/t | OZ(000s) | OZ(000s) | ||||
| Mali | 80% | ||||||||||||
| Syama Underground | 14.400 | 3.6 | 1.640 | 25.400 | 3.0 | 2.460 | 10.600 | 2.6 | 883 | 50.400 | 3.1 | 4,980 | 3,990 |
| Stockpiles (Sulphide) | 760 | 1.8 | 44 | 1.830 | 1.4 | 79 | 0 | 0.0 | $\mathbf 0$ | 2,590 | 1.5 | 123 | 99 |
| Sub Total (Sulphides) | 15,200 | 3.5 | 1.690 | 27.300 | 2.9 | 2.540 | 10.600 | 2.6 | 883 | 53,000 | 3.0 | 5.110 | 4.090 |
| Satellite Deposits | 4.330 | 2.7 | 375 | 11.000 | 2.1 | 758 | 4.860 | 2.8 | 435 | 20.200 | 2.4 | 1.570 | 1,250 |
| Stockpiles (Satellite Deposits) | 768 | 1.5 | 38 | 1,400 | 1.0 | 43 | 45 | 1.1 | $\overline{2}$ | 2,220 | 1.2 | 82 | 66 |
| Sub Total Satellite Deposits | 5,100 | 2.5 | 412 | 12,400 | 2.0 | 800 | 4.910 | 2.8 | 437 | 22,400 | 2.3 | 1,650 | 1,320 |
| Old Tailings | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | $\mathbf{0}$ | 17.000 | 0.7 | 365 | 17.000 | 0.7 | 365 | 292 |
| 90% | |||||||||||||
| Tabakoroni Open Pit | 524 | 3.3 | 55 | 2.130 | 4.6 | 318 | 21 | 5.6 | 4 | 2,670 | 4.4 | 377 | 339 |
| Tabakoroni Underground | 6 | 3.5 | $\mathbf{1}$ | 5.180 | 4.8 | 792 | 1,640 | 3.5 | 182 | 6,830 | 4.4 | 976 | 878 |
| Tabakoroni Satellite Deposits | 1,560 | 1.7 | 86 | 850 | 1.7 | 47 | 414 | 1.9 | 25 | 2,830 | 1.7 | 157 | 142 |
| Tabakoroni Stockpiles | 888 | 1.5 | 43 | 0 | 0.0 | $\mathbf{0}$ | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 888 | 1.5 | 43 | 39 |
| Sub Total Tabakoroni | 2.980 | 1.9 | 185 | 8.160 | 4.4 | 1.160 | 2.080 | 3.2 | 211 | 13.200 | 3.7 | 1.550 | 1.400 |
| Mali Total | 23,300 | 3.1 | 2,290 47,800 | 2.9 | 4,490 | 34,600 | 1.7 | 1,900 | 106,000 | 2.6 | 8,670 | 7.090 | |
| Senegal | 90% | ||||||||||||
| Mako | 2,460 | 1.7 | 135 | 9,910 | 1.8 | 560 | 986 | 0.9 | 28 | 13,400 | 1.7 | 723 | 650 |
| Mako Stockpile | 3.050 | 1.1 | 103 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.050 | 1.1 | 103 | 93 |
| Senegal Total | 5,510 | 1.3 | 238 | 9.910 | 1.8 | 560 | 986 | 0.9 | 28 | 16,400 | 1.6 | 826 | 743 |
| Total Mineral Resources | 28,800 | 2.7 | 2,520 57,800 | 2.7 | 5.050 | 35.600 | 1.7 | 1,920 | 122,000 | 2.4 9.500 | 7,840 |
Syama North Mineral Resource Statement
| Syama North Satellite Deposits Mineral Resource (>1g/t) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxidation | TonnesGradeOunces | |||||||
| Oxide | 2,054,000 | 2.9 | 188,000 | |||||
| Transitional | 1,293,000 | 3.1 | 127,000 | |||||
| Sub-Total | 3,347,000 | 3.0 | 315,000 | |||||
| Primary (Sulphide) | 16,691,000 | 3.2 | 1,697,000 | |||||
| Total | 20,038,000 | 3.1 | 2,011,000 |
Table 1: Syama North Mineral Resources at 30 July 2022 (1g/t cut off)
| Syama North Satellite Deposits Mineral Resource (>1g/t) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClassificationTonnesGradeOunces | ||||||||
| Measured | 700,000 | 3.5 | 81,000 | |||||
| Indicated | 8,765,000 | 3.0 | 836,000 | |||||
| M and I Sub-Total | 9,465,000 | 3.0 | 917,000 | |||||
| Inferred | 10,573,000 | 3.2 | 1,094,000 | |||||
| Total | 20,038,000 | 3.1 | 2,011,000 |
Table 2: Syama North Mineral Resources at 30 July 2022 (1g/t cut off)
- The Syama North deposit was re-estimated in July 2022 using mineralisation wireframe constrained Ordinary Kriged methodology.
- The Global Mineral Resources at Syama North is now estimated at 20 million tonnes at 3.1g/t Au for 2.0 million ounces at a cut-off grade of 1g/t Au. Resource classification, with almost 50% in the Measured and Indicated classifications, and material types are shown below in Tables 1 and 2.
- Using a 1g/t Au cut-off this new resource constitutes a 40% increase in total resource ounces from the previous estimate quoted in the 31 December Reserve and Resource Statement.
- The drilling program will continue for the remainder of the year and is expected to extend into the first half of 2023. Drilling now is concentrating on converting the majority of the Inferred resources to Indicated category by in-fill drilling, exploring extensions of wide mineralised intervals intersected this year, a down dip.
- A pre-feasibility study into low capital expansion options for the Sulphide operations has commenced, with the results expected Q1 2023 .

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