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RTG Mining Inc. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2023
Sep 10, 2023
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Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023
| CORPORATE DIRECTORY | 2 |
|---|---|
| DIRECTORS' REPORT | 3 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 6 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION | 7 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY | 8 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | 9 |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 10 |
| DIRECTORS' DECLARATION | 18 |
| AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION | 19 |
| INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REVIEW REPORT | 20 |
RTG MINING INC. CORPORATE DIRECTORY
| Directors | Michael J CarrickJustine A MageeRobert N ScottPhillip C LockyerSean M FielerKenneth Caruso | ChairmanNon-Executive Lead DirectorNon-Executive DirectorNon-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Director | President and Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company secretary | Ryan R Eadie | ||
| Office | RegisteredCraigmuir ChambersRoad TownTortola VG1110British Virgin Islands | PrincipalLevel 1516 Hay StreetSubiaco, Western Australia, 6008Australia | |
| Telephone:Facsimile: | +61 8 6489 2900+61 8 6489 2920 | ||
| Bankers | Westpac Banking Corporation130 Rokeby RoadSubiaco, Western Australia, 6008Australia | ||
| Auditors | BDO Audit (WA) Pty LtdLevel 9, Mia Yellagonga, Tower 25 Spring Street, Perth, 6000Australia | ||
| Share registry | Australian RegisterComputershare Investor Services Pty LimitedLevel 11, 172 St Georges TerracePerth, Western Australia, 6000Australia | Canadian Register8th Floor, 100 University AvenueToronto, Ontario, M5J2Y1Canada | Computershare Investor Services Inc. |
| Telephone:+61 8 9323 2000Facsimile:+61 8 9323 2033 | Telephone:Facsimile: | +1 416 263 9200+1 888 453 0330 | |
| Stock Exchange | AustraliaAustralian Securities Exchange LimitedExchange Code:RTG – Chess Depositary Interests (CDI's) | CanadaToronto Stock Exchange Inc.Exchange Code:RTG – Fully paid shares | |
| Lawyers | Corrs Chambers WestgarthLevel 6, Brookfield Tower 2123 St Georges TerracePerth, Western Australia, 6000Australia | Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP595 Burrard StreetSuite 2600, 3 Bentall Centre | Vancouver, BC, V7X 1L3, Canada |
| Website | www.rtgmining.com |
RTG MINING INC. DIRECTORS' REPORT
The Directors of RTG Mining Inc. ("the Company" or "RTG") present their report on the consolidated entity consisting of RTG and the entities it controlled during the period ended June 30, 2023 (the "Consolidated Entity" or "the Group"). The Company's functional and presentation currency is USD ($).
DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY
The names of the Directors in office during the period and until the date of this report are as follows:
| Name | Position | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Carrick | Chairman | March 28, 2013 |
| Justine A Magee | President and Chief Executive Officer | March 28, 2013 |
| Robert N Scott | Non-Executive Lead Director | March 28, 2013 |
| Phillip C Lockyer | Non-Executive Director | March 28, 2013 |
| Sean M Fieler | Non-Executive Director | October 12, 2020 |
| Kenneth Caruso | Non-Executive Director | April 7, 2022 |
| Ryan R Eadie | Company Secretary | October 2, 2017 |
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of the Consolidated Entity during the period included the Company's focus on mineral exploration and development through its investment in its Philippines Associates, a proposal with a landowner led consortium to secure an exploration licence at the high tonnage copper-gold Panguna Project within the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea ("PNG"), exploration and development activities of the Company's 90% interest in the Chanach Project in the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as considering a number of new business development opportunities. At the date of this report the Company's main project is the Mabilo Project in the Philippines.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND RESULTS
Operating Results
RTG holds a 40% interest in Mt. Labo Exploration and Development Corporation ("Mt. Labo") which holds the highgrade Copper and Gold Mabilo Project in the Philippines, together with a 2% net smelter royalty over the Mabilo Project.
Mt. Labo has secured the Mining Permit, the successful Final Award in the SIAC matter, won the Setting Aside action of Galeo Equipment Corporation ("Galeo") in Singapore and secured an offer of debt finance and offtake agreement for development of Stage 1, the DSO (yet to be accepted by Mt. Labo).
In May 2023, RTG reached a comprehensive settlement of all outstanding issues with the Philippines based Villar Family controlled SageCapital Partners, Inc ("SageCapital) and TVI Resource Development (Phils.) Inc. ("TVIRD") and a binding Memorandum of Agreement was signed. In July 2023, RTG announced the completion of the long form documentation, and all related litigation has been withdrawn as part of an agreed restructuring of the Mabilo Project.
Under the terms of the agreement: RTG will have a 40% interest in Mt. Labo; a 2% net smelter royalty; RTG's loans to Mt. Labo, currently in the order of US$27 million (A$40.4 million), will be repaid out of the proceeds of Stage 1, the DSO, subject to customary requirements to address liquidity and ongoing operations of Mt. Labo; funding of the project renegotiated and replaced with a pro-rata funding obligation for the first US$5 million or 12 months (whichever is the lesser), with SageCapital then responsible to sole fund the next US$5 million and again, pro-rata thereafter.
With the restructuring of the Mabilo Project now agreed, the initial focus will be to refresh any remaining operational permitting matters, address financing plans and undertake a review of the costings in the 2016 Feasibility Study for Stage 2, together with finalising the acquisition of surface rights, following which, a commitment to development is anticipated to be formalised by the Board of Mt. Labo.
RTG MINING INC. DIRECTORS' REPORT
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND RESULTS - continued
Operating Results - continued
RTG is the nominated development partner with the joint venture company established by the Special Mining Lease Osikaiyang Landowners Association ("SMLOLA") and Central Exploration Pty Ltd ("Central"), in the Landowner proposal with respect to the redevelopment of the Copper-Gold Panguna Project located in the Central Region of the island of Bougainville, within the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
The SMLOLA was established by the Autonomous Bougainville Government ("ABG") nearly a decade ago to exclusively represent the Customary Owners of the land within the original Special Mining Lease and which contains the resource endowment of the Panguna mine. The other ABG established Panguna Landowner Associations cover different areas and upon which future infrastructure may, or may not be located, but do not include areas of any significant mineral resources. SMLOLA is the only ABG established Landowner Association covering the current mineral resources of Panguna.
Both SMLOLA and RTG are highly respectful of the ABG President Toroama's call for the Panguna landowners to unite and the landowners have been actively working to deliver on the requests of the President. The landowners were appreciative of their meetings with the President and are heartened by his focus on successfully redeveloping the Panguna Mine.
There has been significant activity within the Panguna community, with the Mining Department seeking to work with the customary landowners to move towards a re-opening of Panguna to support the Independence plans, focussing on unity and aligning the interests of all parties.
RTG continues to engage with the Toroama Government to understand how it can assist in their future plans for Bougainville and their people and to date the meetings have been productive.
RTG holds a majority stake (90%) in the high-grade Chanach Gold and Copper Project ("Chanach Project") in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Initial field work has commenced, with geological team and excavator mobilisation completed. First work to start was ground truthing of the magnetite skarn and trench sampling across areas of interest. Magnetic surveys and geochemical sampling are currently planned subsequent to the end of the period.
Net loss after tax for the period ended June 30, 2023, was $2,028,824 (June 30, 2022, loss: $3,054,812).
RTG MINING INC. DIRECTORS' REPORT
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND RESULTS - continued
EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD
On 4 July 2023, the Company announced it had received commitments to raise approximately A$14 million (circa US$9 million) in a private placement to institutional and sophisticated investors. On 12 July 2023, the Company announced the issue, under Tranche 1 of the private placement, of 208,893,190 Chess Depository Instruments ("Securities") at a price of A$0.048 per Security, raising proceeds of circa A$10 million (before costs). Shareholder approval was sought at a general meeting, held on 31 August 2023, for the issue of Tranche 2 Securities and Attaching Options of the private placement. All resolutions voted on were carried and approved and on 8 September 2023, the Company announced the issue, under Tranche 2 of the private placement, of 81,037,020 Securities at a price of A$0.048 per Security, raising proceeds of circa A$3.8 million (before costs).
On 20 July 2023, the Company announced the completion of the final documentation relating to the comprehensive settlement of all outstanding issues with the Villar family controlled Sage Capital and TVIRD, and all related litigation has been withdrawn as part of an agreed restructuring of the Mabilo Project.
On 24 July 2023, the Company repaid the $0.5M loan liability.
AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
A copy of the auditor's independence declaration is set out on page 19.
This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on September 11, 2023.
Justine Alexandria Magee President and Chief Executive Officer Perth September 11, 2023
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| REVIEWED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH PERIOD ENDEDJune 30 | June 30 | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Note | US$ | US$ | |
| Continuing operations | |||
| Other income | 742 | 37 | |
| Exploration and evaluation expenditure | 4 | (39,395) | (10,398) |
| Business development expenses | 4 | (407,684) | (515,147) |
| Fair value loss on financial asset at fair value through profit or loss | 4 | (174,672) | (336,819) |
| Project expenditure expense | 4 | (206,240) | (216,737) |
| Foreign exchange gain / (loss) | (198,267) | (53,725) | |
| Administrative expenses | 4 | (1,003,308) | (1,922,023) |
| Loss before income tax from continuing operations | (2,028,824) | (3,054,812) | |
| Income tax benefit | - | - | |
| Loss for the period from continuing operations | (2,028,824) | (3,054,812) | |
| Other comprehensive income / (loss) | |||
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods | |||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 107,704 | (58,615) | |
| Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | |||
| Net gain on financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive | - | - | |
| Total comprehensive loss for the period | (1,921,120) | (3,113,427) | |
| Equity holders of the Company | (1,931,896) | (3,025,203) | |
| Non-controlling interest | (96,928) | (29,609) | |
| (2,028,824) | (3,054,812) | ||
| (3,083,818) | |||
| (29,609) | |||
| (1,921,120) | (3,113,427) | ||
| Basic loss per share (cents) | (0.23) | (0.36) | |
| incomeLoss attributable to:Total comprehensive loss attributable to:Equity holders of the CompanyNon-controlling interestLoss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | (1,824,192)(96,928) |
The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| REVIEWED | AUDITED | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30 | December 31 | ||
| Note | 2023US$ | 2022US$ | |
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5 | 330,574 | 1,947,442 |
| Receivables | 35,671 | 29,498 | |
| Other receivables | 114,267 | 76,023 | |
| Prepayments | 79,913 | 160,446 | |
| Total current assets | 560,425 | 2,213,409 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 153,507 | 169,400 | |
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 6 | 2,339,355 | 2,381,208 |
| Right-of-use asset | 799,663 | 870,955 | |
| Total non-current assets | 3,292,525 | 3,421,563 | |
| Total assets | 3,852,950 | 5,634,972 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Trade and other payables | 756,527 | 559,214 | |
| Provisions | 411,415 | 408,615 | |
| Lease liability | 101,613 | 115,575 | |
| Loans and borrowings | 8 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,769,555 | 1,583,404 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Provisions | 5,857 | 5,622 | |
| Lease liability | 730,150 | 777,440 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 736,007 | 783,062 | |
| Total liabilities | 2,505,562 | 2,366,466 | |
| Net assets | 1,347,388 | 3,268,506 | |
| Shareholder's equity | |||
| Issued capital | 9 | 183,615,839 | 183,615,839 |
| Reserves | 11,889,636 | 11,781,932 | |
| Accumulated losses | (192,486,493) | (190,554,599) | |
| Parent shareholder's equity | 3,018,982 | 4,843,172 | |
| Non-controlling interest | (1,671,594) | (1,574,666) | |
| Total shareholder's equity | 1,347,388 | 3,268,506 |
The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| Six months to June 30, 2023 | Issued capital | Assetrevaluationreserve | Share basedpaymentreserve | Other capitalreserve | Foreigncurrencytranslationreserve | Accumulatedlosses | Noncontrollinginterest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |
| Balance at January 1, 2023 | 183,615,839 | - | 10,314,034 | 30,662 | 1,437,236 (190,554,597) | (1,574,666) | 3,268,508 | |
| Loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (1,931,896) | (96,928) | (2,028,824) |
| Currency translation differences | - | - | - | - | 107,704 | - | - | 107,704 |
| Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period | - | - | - | - | 107,704 | (1,931,896) | (96,928) | (1,921,120) |
| Shares issued during the period | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Share issue expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at June 30, 2023 | 183,615,839 | - | 10,314,034 | 30,662 | 1,544,940 (192,486,493) | (1,671,594) | 1,347,388 |
| Six months to June 30, 2022 | Issued capital | Assetrevaluationreserve | Share basedpaymentreserve | Other capitalreserve | Foreigncurrencytranslationreserve | Accumulatedlosses | Noncontrollinginterest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |
| Balance at January 1, 2022 | 183,475,169 | - | 10,314,034 | 30,662 | 1,184,445 (184,427,978) | (1,379,087) | 9,197,245 | |
| Loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (3,025,203) | (29,609) | (3,054,812) |
| Currency translation differences | - | - | - | - | (58,615) | - | - | (58,615) |
| Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period | - | - | - | - | (58,615) | (3,025,203) | (29,609) | (3,113,427) |
| Shares issued during the period | 142,598 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 142,598 |
| Share issue expenses | (1,928) | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1,928) |
| Balance at June 30, 2022 | 183,615,839 | - | 10,314,034 | 30,662 | 1,125,830 (187,453,183) | (1,408,696) | 6,224,486 |
The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
| REVIEWED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH PERIOD ENDEDJune 302023 | June 302022 | ||
| Note | US$ | US$ | |
| Operating activities | |||
| Payments to suppliers and employees | (1,288,728) | (2,752,708) | |
| Interest received | 185 | - | |
| Other receipts | - | - | |
| Exploration and evaluation expenditure | (39,395) | (151,425) | |
| Net cash flows used in operating activities | (1,327,938) | (2,904,133) | |
| Investing activities | |||
| Payments for property, plant and equipment | - | (143,342) | |
| Advances to associate entities | (174,672) | (261,510) | |
| Increase to bank guarantee | (39,929) | - | |
| Net cash flows used in investing activities | (214,601) | (404,852) | |
| Financing activities | |||
| Proceeds from shares issued | - | - | |
| Share issue expenses | - | (415,387) | |
| Repayment of borrowings and interest | - | (1,100,000) | |
| Lease liability payments | (63,400) | (74,233) | |
| Net cash flows from financing activities | (63,400) | (1,589,620) | |
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (1,605,939) | (4,898,606) | |
| Reclassification of guarantee to restricted cash | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 1,947,442 | 10,046,354 | |
| Net foreign exchange difference | (10,929) | (268,406) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 5 | 330,574 | 4,879,342 |
The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
The consolidated interim financial statements of RTG are presented as at June 30, 2023, for the period January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023.
RTG was incorporated on December 27, 2012, and is domiciled in the British Virgin Islands. The Company's registered address is Craigmuir Chambers, Road Town, Tortola VG1110, British Virgin Islands. Its shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX") and the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX").
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The consolidated interim financial statements are a general purpose condensed financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of International Accounting Standard 34 ("IAS 34") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
The consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss which have been measured at fair value. Historical costs are generally based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.
The financial report is presented in United States Dollars (US$) unless otherwise noted.
Significant accounting policies
The consolidated interim financial statements do not include full disclosures of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Therefore, it cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and cash flows of the Company as in the annual audited financial statements. It is recommended that these consolidated interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2022, and any public announcements made by the Company during the period.
(i) Significant accounting judgments
The valuation of certain assets held by the Group is dependent upon the estimation of mineral resources and ore reserves. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating mineral resources and ore reserves and assumptions that are valid at the time of estimation may change significantly when new information becomes available.
Changes in the forecast prices of commodities, exchange rates, production costs or recovery rates may change the economic status of reserves and may ultimately result in the reserves being restated. Such change in reserves could impact on asset carrying values.
(ii) Significant accounting estimates and assumptions
Impairment of capitalised exploration
The ultimate recoupment of the value of exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively sale, of the underlying mineral exploration properties. The consolidated Group undertakes at least on an annual basis, a comprehensive review for indicators of impairment of those assets. Should an indicator of impairment exist, there is significant estimation and judgement in determining the inputs and assumptions use in determining the recoverable amounts.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – continued
Significant accounting policies - continued
Significant accounting estimates and assumptions - continued
Carrying value of the investment in the Philippines Associates
The Group assesses whether there is objective evidence that the investment in the Philippines Associates is impaired by reference to the underlying mining projects held by the Philippines Associates. These mining projects include the Mabilo Project, held by Mt. Labo, which is in the development phase, therefore requiring an impairment assessment in accordance with IAS 28 Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures. This assessment requires judgement in analysing possible impacts caused by factors such as the price of gold and copper, operating and capital estimates, ownership relationships and the political risk in which the project operates. The fair value in the current period was assessed to be nil due to the stage of development of the project where management are not yet in a position to determine expected future cash flows from the investment as the term sheet is yet to be finalised and the formal decision to mine has not been made yet.
Fair value of Financial Assets through Profit or Loss
The loans to Philippines Associates are financial assets and are classified as fair value through profit or loss ("FVTPL") under IFRS 9. While management notes significant change in the circumstances of legal proceedings with the Tribunal handing down a Final Award in favour of Mt. Labo, Mt. Labo securing the Mining Permit and positive political changes in the Philippines, a material uncertainty of recoverability still remains to be recognised as the term sheet is yet to be finalised and the formal decision to mine has not been made yet. Due to these inherent uncertainties and risks outlined above, the Board have decided the credit risk is high enough to continue to impair the entirety of the loans to the Philippines Associates at June 2023.
Impairment of investment in Joint Venture
Where there is objective evidence that the investment in a joint venture should be impaired the carrying amount of the investment is tested for impairment in the same way as other non-financial assets. Other non-financial assets are subject to impairment tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Where the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is written down accordingly. Impairment charges are included in profit or loss.
Going concern
The financial statements for the half-year ended 30 June 2023 have been prepared on the basis that the group is a going concern and therefore, contemplates the continuity of normal business activity, realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business.
The Group has considered its ability to continue as a going concern for at least the next 12 months from the approval of these financial statements, taking into consideration an estimation of the expected cash flows based on the needs of the business. This assessment assumes the Group will be able to realise assets and discharge liabilities in the ordinary course of business beyond this period.
Subsequent to the end of the period, supporting the Group's going concern assumption, the Company announced it had received commitments to raise approximately A$14 million (circa US$9 million) in a private placement to institutional and sophisticated investors on 4 July 2023. On 12 July 2023, the Company announced the completion of Tranche 1 of the placement, raising proceeds of circa A$10 million (before costs). On 8 September 2023, the Company announced the completion of Tranche 2 of the placement, raising proceeds of circa A$3.8 million (before costs).
3. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
There were no changes in accounting policies during the period.
4. EXPENSES
| REVIEWED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH PERIOD ENDED | |||
| June 30 | June 30 | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| US$ | US$ | ||
| Exploration and evaluation expenditure | |||
| Exploration and evaluation expenditure | 39,395 | 10,398 | |
| 39,395 | 10,398 | ||
| Business development expenses | |||
| Conferences | - | 184 | |
| Employee and director fees | 225,539 | 259,403 | |
| Project analysis | 39 | 355 | |
| Travel expenses | 96,661 | 2,881 | |
| Legal fees | 32,135 | 201,282 | |
| Consultant fees | 50,900 | 50,716 | |
| Other expenses | 2,410 | 326 | |
| 407,684 | 515,147 | ||
| Administrative expenses | |||
| Accounting, tax services and audit fees | 63,035 | 41,812 | |
| Computer support fees | 12,301 | 6,631 | |
| Consultant fees | 133,518 | 150,536 | |
| Depreciation expenses | 16,859 | 90,000 | |
| Employee and directors' fees | 512,098 | 603,305 | |
| Employee entitlement provisions | 18,419 | 15,030 | |
| Insurance expenses | 72,411 | 76,492 | |
| Legal expenses | (i) | (58,684) | 661,568 |
| Listing and shareholder reporting costs | 48,979 | 66,539 | |
| Occupancy expenses | 14,077 | 58,419 | |
| Amortisation | 53,503 | 47,858 | |
| Travel expenses | 33,208 | 25,018 | |
| Finance costs | 40,116 | 28,683 | |
| Other expenses | 43,468 | 50,132 | |
| 1,003,308 | 1,922,023 | ||
| Fair value loss on financial asset at fair value through profit or loss | |||
| Fair value loss on advances to Philippines Associates | (ii) | 174,672 | 336,819 |
| 174,672 | 336,819 | ||
| Project expenditure expense | |||
| Project expenditure in joint venture | 206,240 | 216,737 | |
| 206,240 | 216,737 |
(i) Includes a $296,042 refundable deposit relating to legal costs repaid during the period.
(ii) Advances to Philippines Associates have been classified as a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss. Refer to note 7 for further information.
5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| REVIEWED | AUDITED | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30 | December 31 | ||
| 2023US$ | 2022US$ | ||
| Cash on hand | 8 | 8 | |
| Cash at bank | (i) | 330,566 | 1,947,434 |
| 330,574 | 1,947,442 |
(i) Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.
6. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS
| 2,339,355 | 2,381,208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign exchange loss | (41,853) | (25,204) |
| Opening balance | 2,381,208 | 2,406,412 |
(i) Exploration and evaluation expenditure after acquisition has been expended to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
7. FINANCIAL ASSET AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
Advances to Philippines Associates
| Opening balance | - | - |
|---|---|---|
| Advances to Philippines Associates | 174,672 | 660,353 |
| Fair value loss | (174,672) | (660,353) |
| - | - |
While management notes significant change in the circumstances of legal proceedings with the Tribunal handing down a Final Award in favour of Mt. Labo, Mt. Labo securing the Mining Permit and positive political changes in the Philippines, a material uncertainty of recoverability still remains to be recognised as the term sheet is yet to be finalised and the formal decision to mine has not been made yet. Due to these inherent uncertainties and risks outlined above, the Board have decided the credit risk is high enough to continue to impair the entirety of the loans to the Philippines Associates at June 30, 2023.
8. LOANS AND BORROWINGS
| Opening balance | 500,000 | 1,500,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Facility fee settled | - | - |
| Loan repayment | - | (1,000,000) |
| Closing balance | 500,000 | 500,000 |
The loan is an interest-bearing unsecured facility. Subsequent to the end of the period, the US$0.5M loan plus interest was repaid in its entirety in July 2023. The facility matured on June 30, 2023; no penalty was incurred for late payment.
9. ISSUED CAPITAL AND RESERVES
(a) Issued and paid up share capital
| Issued and paid up capital | 838,721,455 | 838,721,455 | 183,615,839 | 183,615,839 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | US$ | US$ | |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| June 30 | June 30 | June 30 | June 30 |
Fully paid shares carry one vote per share and the right to dividends. The Company is authorised to issue an unlimited number of shares of no par value of a single class.
Movements in contributed equity during the period were as follows:
| Number | US$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance at January 1, 2023Shares issues | 838,721,455- | 183,615,839- |
| Shares issue costs | - | - |
| Total shares on issue at June 30, 2023 | 838,721,455 | 183,615,839 |
| Opening balance at January 1, 2022Shares issues | 836,554,7892,166,666 | 183,475,169142,598 |
| Shares issue costs | - | (1,928) |
| Total shares on issue at June 30, 2022 | 838,721,455 | 183,615,839 |
| (b)Reserves | ||
| REVIEWED | AUDITED | |
| June 30 | December 31 | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| US$ | US$ |
| Asset revaluation reserve | - | - |
|---|---|---|
| Share based payment reserve | 10,314,034 | 10,314,034 |
| Foreign currency translation reserve | 1,584,434 | 1,437,236 |
| Other reserves | 30,662 | 30,662 |
| 11,929,130 | 11,781,932 |
Movements in options during the period were as follows:
| Number | |
|---|---|
| Opening balance at January 1, 2023 | 25,349,772 |
| Granted during the period | - |
| Total options on issue at June 30, 2023 | 25,349,772 |
10. DIVIDENDS
No dividends have been paid or provided for during the period. (June 30, 2022: nil).
11. SEGMENT REPORTING NOTE
The Company's operations are segmented on a regional basis and are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments has been defined as the Chief Executive Officer.
The Company operates in a single segment, being mineral exploration and development.
The following is the geographical locations of the Company's assets:
June 30, 2023
| Operating segment | Philippines | Australia | Kyrgyz | Consolidatedtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30 | June 30 | June 30 | June 30 | |
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |
| Results | ||||
| Segment profit / (loss) before tax | (137,952) | (1,586,406) | (304,466) | (2,028,824) |
| Interest income | - | 742 | - | 742 |
| Administrative expenses | - | (887,874) | (115,434) | (1,003,308) |
| Foreign exchange | 36,720 | (85,350) | (149,637) | (198,267) |
| Project expenditure expense | - | (206,240) | - | (206,240) |
| Fair value loss on financial assets through profit orloss | (174,672) | - | - | (174,672) |
| Other expenses | - | (407,684) | (39,395) | (447,079) |
| Segment loss before income tax from continuingoperations | (2,028,824) | |||
| Segment assets | ||||
| Total assets | - | 1,427,112 | 2,425,837 | 3,852,949 |
| Segment liabilities | ||||
| Total liabilities | - | (2,237,073) | (268,487) | (2,505,560) |
11. SEGMENT REPORTING NOTE – continued
December 31, 2022
| Operating segment | Philippines | Australia | Kyrgyz | Other Consolidatedtotal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Revenue | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ |
| Revenue from external customers | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest income | - | 351 | - | - | 351 |
| Other | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total revenue | 351 | ||||
| Results | |||||
| Segment profit / (loss) before tax | (638,240) | (5,118,940) | (565,020) | - | (6,322,200) |
| Revenue | - | 351 | - | - | 351 |
| Administrative expenses | - | (3,142,074) | (217,632) | - | (3,359,706) |
| Foreign exchange | 22,112 | (581,695) | (82,660) | - | (642,243) |
| Impairment expense | - | (431,123) | - | - | (431,123) |
| Fair value loss on financial assets throughprofit or loss | (660,353) | - | - | - | (660,353) |
| Other expenses | - | (964,398) | (264,728) | - | (1,229,126) |
| Segment loss before income tax fromcontinuing operations | (6,322,200) |
December 31, 2022
| Operating segment | Philippines | Australia | Kyrgyz | Other | Consolidatedtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |
| Segment assets | |||||
| Total assets | - | 3,170,311 | 2,464,661 | - | 5,634,972 |
| Segment liabilities | |||||
| Total liabilities | - | (2,151,530) | (214,936) | - | (2,366,466) |
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(a) Commitments
As at June 30, 2023, the Group recognised the same commitments as at December 31, 2022.
(b) Contingencies
As at June 30, 2023, the Group recognised the same contingencies as at December 31, 2022.
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE
There have been no changes since the last reporting date. Details of the Group's Key Management Personnel Compensation are provided in the Notes to the Financial Statements contained in the Group's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2022.
14. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD
On 4 July 2023, the Company announced it had received commitments to raise approximately A$14 million (circa US$9 million) in a private placement to institutional and sophisticated investors. On 12 July 2023, the Company announced the issue, under Tranche 1 of the private placement, of 208,893,190 Chess Depository Instruments ("Securities") at a price of A$0.048 per Security, raising proceeds of circa A$10 million (before costs). Shareholder approval was sought at a general meeting, held on 31 August 2023, for the issue of Tranche 2 Securities and Attaching Options of the private placement. All resolutions voted on were carried and approved and on 8 September 2023, the Company announced the issue, under Tranche 2 of the private placement, of 81,037,020 Securities at a price of A$0.048 per Security, raising proceeds of circa A$3.8 million (before costs).
On 20 July 2023, the Company announced the completion of the final documentation relating to the comprehensive settlement of all outstanding issues with the Villar family controlled Sage Capital and TVIRD, and all related litigation has been withdrawn as part of an agreed restructuring of the Mabilo Project.
On 24 July 2023, the Company repaid the $0.5M loan liability.
No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2023 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity's operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity's state of affairs in future financial years.
DIRECTORS' DECLARATION
In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of the Company, I state that in the opinion of the Directors:
- (a) the financial statements and notes of the Consolidated Entity:
- (i) give a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity's financial position as at June 30, 2023 and of its performance for the six month period ended June 30, 2023; and
- (ii) comply with International Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting standards; and
- (b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
On behalf of the Board.
Justine Alexandria Magee President and Chief Executive Officer Perth September 11, 2023

Level 9, Mia Yellagonga Tower 2 5 Spring Street Perth, WA 6000 PO Box 700 West Perth WA 6872 Australia
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY DEAN JUST TO THE DIRECTORS OF RTG MINING INC
As lead auditor for the review of RTG Mining Inc for the half-year ended 30 June 2023, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
• No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
This declaration is in respect of RTG Mining Inc and the entities it controlled during the period.
Dean Just Director
BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd
Perth
11 September 2023

Level 9, Mia Yellagonga Tower 2 5 Spring Street Perth, WA 6000 PO Box 700 West Perth WA 6872 Australia
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REVIEW REPORT
To the members of RTG Mining Inc.
Report on the Half-Year Financial Report
Conclusion
We have reviewed the half-year financial report of RTG Mining Inc. (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2023, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration.
Based on our review, which is not an audit, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying half-year financial report of the Group does not present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2023, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting ("IAS 34").
Basis for conclusion
We conducted our review in accordance with ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Review of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board's APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to the audit of the annual financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
Responsibility of the directors for the financial report
The directors of the Group are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the half-year financial report in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of the Half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's responsibility for the review of the financial report
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the Half-year financial report based on our review. ASRE 2410 requires us to conclude whether anything has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the half-year financial report does not present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2023 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

A review of a financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd
Dean Just Director
Perth
11 September 2023