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RTG Mining Inc. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2018
May 14, 2018
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Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three months ended March 31, 2018
RTG MINING INC. NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated interim financial statements for RTG Mining Inc. ("RTG", "the Company" or "the Group") is 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 also been prepared on a historical cost basis and are presented in United States Dollars (US$). These financial statements are the responsibility of management and have not been reviewed by the auditors. The most significant accounting principles have been set out in the audited financial statements and Annual Information Form dated March 29, 2018 for the year ended December 31, 2017 and the related notes thereto. A precise determination of many assets and liabilities is dependent on future events. Therefore, estimates and approximations have been made using careful judgment. Recognising that the Company is responsible for both the integrity and objectivity of the financial statements, management is satisfied that these financial statements have been fairly presented.
For further information please contact:
Ryan Eadie Interim Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
Telephone: +61 8 6489 2900 Fax: +61 8 6489 2920
RTG MINING INC. CORPORATE DIRECTORY
| Directors | Michael J CarrickJustine A MageeRobert N ScottPhillip C LockyerDavid A T Cruse | ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive OfficerNon-Executive Lead DirectorNon-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Director |
|---|---|---|
| Company secretary | Ryan R Eadie | |
| Office | RegisteredSea Meadow HouseBlackburne HighwayPO Box 116 Road TownTortola VG1110British Virgin Islands | PrincipalLevel 2338 Barker RoadSubiaco, Western Australia, 6008AustraliaTelephone:+61 8 6489 2900Facsimile:+61 8 6489 2920 |
| Bankers | Westpac Banking Corporation130 Rokeby RoadSubiaco, Western Australia, 6008Australia | |
| Auditors | BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd38 Station StreetSubiaco, Western Australia, 6008Australia | |
| Share registry | Australian RegisterComputershare Investor Services Pty LimitedLevel 11172 St Georges TerracePerth, Western Australia, 6000AustraliaTelephone:+61 8 9323 2000Facsimile:+61 8 9323 2033 | Canadian RegisterComputershare Investor Services Inc.8th Floor100 University AvenueToronto, Ontario, M5J2Y1CanadaTelephone:+1 416 263 9200Facsimile:+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 6123 St Georges TerracePerth, Western Australia, 6000AustraliaK&L GatesLevel 3244 St Georges TerracePerth, Western Australia, 6000Australia | Blakes Cassels & GraydonSuite 2600, 3 Bentall Centre595 Burrard StreetVancouver, BC, V7X 1L3Canada |
| Website | www.rtgmining.com |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| 31 March2018 | 31 March2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | US$ | US$ | |
| Continuing operations | |||
| Other income | 3 | 1,178 | 25,429 |
| Business development expenses | 4 | (1,161,696) | (497,702) |
| Share of Philippines Associates loss | 4 | (115,047) | (573,726) |
| Impairment expenses | 4 | (1,726,056) | - |
| Foreign exchange (loss) / gain | (9,145) | 181,904 | |
| Administrative expenses | 4 | (764,083) | (758,688) |
| Loss before income tax from continuing operations | (3,774,849) | (1,622,783) | |
| Income tax benefit | - | - | |
| Loss for the period from continuing operations | (3,774,849) | (1,622,783) | |
| Other comprehensive income / (loss) | |||
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods | |||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 247,647 | 143,350 | |
| Net gain on available-for-sale financial assets | 737,995 | 392,243 | |
| Total comprehensive loss for the period | (2,789,207) | (1,087,190) | |
| Loss attributable to: | |||
| Equity holders of the Company | (3,774,849) | (1,622,783) | |
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to: | |||
| Equity holders of the Company | (2,789,207) | (1,087,190) | |
| Loss per share from continuing operations | |||
| Basic loss per share (cents) | (2.23) | (0.97) | |
| Diluted loss per share (cents) | (2.23) | (0.97) | |
| Loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||
| Basic loss per share (cents) | (2.23) | (0.65) | |
| Diluted loss per share (cents) | (2.23) | (0.65) |
UNAUDITED - PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT
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
UNAUDITED - PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT
| 31 March2018 | 31 December2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | US$ | US$ | |
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5 | 3,377,338 | 4,123,973 |
| Receivables | 6 | 2,303,364 | 2,251,553 |
| Prepayments | 69,432 | 81,833 | |
| Total current assets | 5,750,134 | 6,457,359 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Receivables | 6 | - | - |
| Property, plant and equipment | 156,800 | 163,036 | |
| Available-for-sale financial assets | 7 | 2,487,479 | 1,749,484 |
| Investment in Philippines Associates | 8 | 9,625,625 | 9,477,934 |
| Total non-current assets | 12,269,904 | 11,390,454 | |
| Total assets | 18,020,038 | 17,847,813 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Trade and other payables | 939,285 | 565,816 | |
| Provisions | 220,679 | 206,989 | |
| Loans and borrowings | 9 | 1,584,335 | 1,590,387 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,744,299 | 2,363,192 | |
| Total liabilities | 2,744,299 | 2,363,192 | |
| Net assets | 15,275,739 | 15,484,621 | |
| Shareholder's equity | |||
| Issued capital | 10 | 140,957,010 | 138,376,685 |
| Reserves | 10 | 9,369,829 | 8,384,187 |
| Accumulated losses | (135,051,100) | (131,276,251) | |
| Total shareholder's equity | 15,275,739 | 15,484,621 |
The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT | UNAUDITED - | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Accumulatedlosses | Foreign currencytranslationreserve | Share basedpaymentreserve | Assetrevaluationreserve | Issued capital | Threemonths to March 31, 2018 | |||
| US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | ||||
| 15,484,621 | (131,276,251) | 533,417 | 7,601,285 | 249,485 | 138,376,685 | Balance at January 1, 2018 | |||
| (3,774,849) | (3,774,849) | - | - | - | - | Loss for the period | |||
| -247,647 | 247,647 | - | - | - | Currency translation differences | ||||
| -737,995 | - | - | 737,995 | - | Net gain on available-for-sale financial assets | ||||
| (2,789,207) | (3,774,849) | 247,647 | - | 737,995 | - | Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period | |||
| -2,748,079 | - | - | - | 2,748,079 | Shares issued during the period | ||||
| -(167,754) | - | - | - | (167,754) | Share issue expenses | ||||
| 15,275,739 | (135,051,100) | 781,064 | 7,601,285 | 987,480 | 140,957,010 | Balance at March 31, 2018 | |||
| Three months to March 31, 2017 | Issued capital | Assetrevaluationreserve | Share basedpaymentreserve | Foreign currencytranslationreserve | Accumulatedlosses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |
| Balance at January 1, 2017 | 138,376,685 | 8,755 | 7,601,285 | 462,661 | (119,914,523) | 26,534,863 |
| Loss for the period | - | - | - | - | (1,622,783) | (1,622,783) |
| Currency translation differences | - | - | - | 143,350 | - | 143,350 |
| Net gain on available-for-sale financial assets | - | 392,243 | - | - | - | 392,243 |
| Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period | - | 392,243 | - | 143,350 | (1,622,783) | (1,087,190) |
| Shares issued during the period | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Share issue expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at March 31, 2017 | 138,376,685 | 400,998 | 7,601,285 | 606,011 | (121,537,306) | 25,447,673 |
The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED - PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT
| March 312018 | March 312017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Note | US$ | US$ |
| Operating activities | ||
| Payments to suppliers and employees | (1,632,301) | (1,175,153) |
| Interest received | 1,199 | 32,077 |
| Net cash flows used in operating activities | (1,631,102) | (1,143,076) |
| Investing activities | ||
| Payments for property, plant and equipment | - | (538) |
| Loans to associated entities | (1,726,056) | (1,435,057) |
| Investment in non-related entities | - | (50,000) |
| Net cash flows used in investing activities | (1,726,056) | (1,485,595) |
| Financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from shares issued | 2,748,079 | - |
| Share issue expenses | (167,754) | - |
| Net cash flows from financing activities | 2,580,325 | - |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (776,833) | (2,628,671) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 4,123,973 | 11,207,422 |
| Net foreign exchange difference | 30,198 | 233,732 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period5 | 3,377,338 | 8,812,483 |
The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
UNAUDITED - PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
The consolidated interim financial report of RTG Mining Inc. is presented as at March 31, 2018 and for the period January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018.
RTG was incorporated on December 27, 2012, and is domiciled in the British Virgin Islands. The Company's registered address is Sea Meadow House, Blackburne Highway (PO Box 116) Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Its shares are publicly traded on both the Australian Stock Exchange ("ASX") and the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX").
Highlights for the three months to March 31, 2018 included:
RTG's Bougainville Interests
- 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 their proposal with respect to the redevelopment of the 1.5B tonne Copper-Gold Panguna Project located in the Central Region of the island of Bougainville, within the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea ("PNG"). The proposal is an initiative of the old Panguna mine's customary landowners (who are represented by SMLOLA) and is conditional upon the support of the Autonomous Bougainville Government ("ABG") and others.
- In December 2017, the ABG implemented a moratorium over the granting of an exploration licence covering the old Panguna Mine and sought to consult with the local Landowners at Panguna to explore the options and work towards unity behind a redevelopment proposal if desired. This position was confirmed through Parliament in March 2018.
- President Momis and a number of his Ministers have now had a several meetings with the SMLOLA Chairman, Mr Miriori and a number of its members, updating the ABG on the significant progress on the unification program, with both parties agreeing to work co-operatively to find a solution to the redevelopment of Panguna.
RTG's Philippines Interests
- Mt. Labo Exploration and Development Corporation ("Mt. Labo") is continuing with the arbitration proceedings against Galeo Equipment Corporation ("Galeo") in the Singapore International Arbitration Centre seeking a number of reliefs, including a declaration that the Joint Venture Agreement ("JVA") was validly terminated and the compromise agreement was validly rescinded.
- Improvements in commodity prices from the original feasibility study has led to more than a 100% increase in the NPV of the Mabilo Project ("Mabilo"), now in excess of US$300m, based on a copper price of US$7,000/tonne and a gold price of US$1,275/oz.
- Mt. Labo continues to work with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("DENR") and Mines and Geosciences Bureau to progress and perfect the permitting process for the Mabilo Project.
Other Interests
• The Company continues to investigate a number of new business development opportunities diversifying its Philippine interests including the abovementioned opportunity in Bougainville, should the landowners be successful in their current efforts.
Corporate
- On February 27, 2018, the Company announced that it had received commitments of approximately US$34 million in a private placement to Australian and international institutional and sophisticated investors ("Private Placement") for approximately 311 million new Chess Depository Instruments ("Securities") to be issued through two tranches. During the quarter, 25,137,836 Securities were issued as part of tranche one raising proceeds of circa US$2.8 million before costs. 286,217,476 tranche two Securities issued on May 3, 2018.
- On April 24, 2018, Shareholders approved tranche two of the Private Placement at the Extraordinary General Meeting, for the issue of 286,217,476 Securities at a price of A$0.14 per Security to Australian and international institutional and sophisticated investors, raising proceeds of circa US$31.2 million before costs, with settlement completed on May 3, 2018. Shareholders also approved the issue of 12,715,201 unlisted advisor options to the US Placement Agent, which were issued on May 3, 2018.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The consolidated interim financial report is a general purpose condensed financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of International Accounting Standard 34 ("IAS 34") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The consolidated interim financial statements have also been prepared on a historical cost basis and are presented in United States Dollars (US$).
Significant accounting policies
These 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, 2017, and any public announcements made by the Company during the period.
3. OTHER INCOME
| 31 March2018 | 31 March2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| US$ | US$ | ||
| Interest income | 1,178 | 25,429 | |
| 1,178 | 25,429 | ||
| 4.EXPENSES | |||
| Business development expenses | |||
| Conferences | 26,323 | 17,508 | |
| Employee and director fees | 112,756 | 104,722 | |
| Project analysis | 21,278 | 27,701 | |
| Travel expenses | 263,128 | 192,271 | |
| Legal expenses | 718,764 | 112,867 | |
| Other expenses | 19,447 | 42,633 | |
| 1,161,696 | 497,702 | ||
| Administrative expenses | |||
| Accounting, tax services and audit fees | 32,165 | 26,232 | |
| Computer support fees | 4,235 | 4,074 | |
| Consultants fees | 76,540 | 69,015 | |
| Depreciation expenses | 6,236 | 6,050 | |
| Employee and director fees | 324,496 | 380,638 | |
| Insurance expenses | 15,563 | 13,676 | |
| Legal expenses | 131,995 | 74,700 | |
| Listing and shareholder reporting costs | 36,111 | 45,742 | |
| Occupancy expenses | 46,708 | 24,537 | |
| Travel expenses | 42,756 | 86,323 | |
| Other expenses | 47,278 | 27,700 | |
| 764,083 | 758,688 | ||
| Share of Philippines Associates loss | |||
| Share of net losses of Philippines Associates | 115,047 | 573,726 | |
| 115,047 | 573,726 | ||
| Impairment expense | |||
| Impairment of loans to Philippines Associates | (i) | 1,015,430 | - |
| Impairment of loans to associate (Central) | (ii) | 710,626 | - |
| 1,726,056 | - |
(i) Impairment of loans to the Philippines Associates of $1,015,430 was recognised during the period. Refer to note 8 for further information.
(ii) During the period, $710,626 of advances to Central Exploration Pty Ltd, an un-listed Australian proprietary company, was impaired. Refer to note 8 for further information.
5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| 31 March2018US$ | 31 December2017US$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash on hand | 43 | 64 |
| Cash at bank | 3,377,295 | 4,123,909 |
| 3,377,338 | 4,123,973 |
Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. Short-term deposits are made for varying periods of between one day and three months, depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Company, earning interest at the respective short-term deposit rates.
6. RECEIVABLES
| Current assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| GST receivable | 83,938 | 28,658 |
| Other receivables | 219,426 | 222,895 |
| Other receivable | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 2,303,364 | 2,251,553 |
7. AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS
Non-current
| Available for sale financial assets | 2,487,479 | 1,749,484 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,487,479 | 1,749,484 | |
| Reconciliation of movements in available-for-sale financialassets: | ||
| Opening balance | 1,749,484 | 1,508,755 |
| Gain on fair value measurement | 737,995 | 240,729 |
| Closing balance | 2,487,479 | 1,749,484 |
8. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES
(a) The Philippines Associates
The Group has a direct 40% interest in each of Mt. Labo Exploration and Development Corporation, St Ignatius Exploration and Mineral Resources Corporation, Bunawan Mining Corporation and Oz Metals Exploration and Development Corporation ("Philippines Associates"). All of these companies are incorporated in the Philippines. The Group's interest in the Philippines Associates is accounted for using the equity method. The following table illustrates summarised financial information relating to the Group's Philippines Associates:
| 31 March2018 | 31 December2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| US$ | US$ | |
| Investment in Philippines Associates | ||
| Opening balance | 9,477,934 | 10,988,032 |
| Impairment | - | - |
| Share of Philippines Associates net loss | (115,048) | (1,494,102) |
| Share of foreign currency translation reserve | 262,739 | (15,996) |
| 9,625,625 | 9,477,934 | |
| Loans to Philippines Associates | ||
| Opening balance | - | - |
| Loans to Philippines Associates | 1,015,430 | 4,387,785 |
| Impairment | (1,015,430) | (4,387,785) |
| - | - | |
| Closing balance | 9,625,625 | 9,477,934 |
(b) Central Exploration Pty Ltd
The Group also has a direct 24% interest in Central, an unlisted Australian proprietary company. The Group's interest in Central is accounted for using the equity method. The following table illustrates summarised financial information relating to the investment in Central:
| 31 March2018 | 31 December2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| US$ | US$ | |
| Investment in associate (Central) | ||
| Opening balance | - | - |
| Reclassification | - | 750,000 |
| Additions | - | 722,368 |
| Impairment | - | (1,472,368) |
| - | - | |
| Loans to associate (Central)Opening balance | - | - |
| Loans to associate (Central) | 710,626 | 4,387,785 |
| Impairment | (710,626) | (4,387,785) |
| - | - | |
| Closing balance | - | - |
9. LOANS AND BORROWINGS
| 31 March2018US$ | 31 December2017US$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing loan facility | 1,584,335 | 1,590,387 |
| 1,584,335 | 1,590,387 |
This loan is an interest-bearing unsecured facility and is repayable at call.
10. ISSUED CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Issued and paid up share capital
| 31 March2018 | 31 December2017 | 31 March2018 | 31 December2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | US$ | US$ | |
| Issued and paid up capital | 192,723,413 | 167,585,577 | 140,957,010 | 138,376,685 |
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, 2018 | 167,585,577 | 138,376,685 |
| Shares issues | 25,137,836 | 2,748,079 |
| Shares issue costs | - | (167,754) |
| Total shares on issue at March 31, 2018 | 192,723,413 | 140,957,010 |
| Opening balance at January 1, 2017Shares issues | 167,585,577- | 138,376,685- |
| Shares issue costs | - | - |
| Total shares on issue at December 31, 2017 | 167,585,577 | 138,376,685 |
| Reserves | ||
| March 31 | December 31 | |
| 2018 | 2017 | |
| US$ | US$ | |
| Asset revaluation reserve | 987,480 | 249,485 |
| Share based payment reserve | 7,601,285 | 7,601,285 |
| Foreign currency translation reserve | 781,064 | 533,417 |
| 9,369,829 | 8,384,187 |
11. DIVIDENDS
No dividends have been paid or provided for during the period.
12. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Fair value
The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements approximates their respective net fair values, determined in accordance with the Company's accounting policies. All financial instruments for which fair value is recognised or disclosed are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole, is described as follows:
- Level 1 Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
- Level 2 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
- Level 3 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable
Recognised fair value measurements
The following table presents the Group's assets measured at fair value at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
| At March 31, 2018 | Level 1US$ | Level 2US$ | Level 3US$ | TotalUS$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Available-for-sale financial asset | 2,487,479 | - | - | 2,487,479 |
| Total | 2,487,479 | - | - | 2,487,479 |
| At December 31, 2017 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |
| Available-for-sale financial asset | 1,749,484 | - | - | 1,749,484 |
| Total | 1,749,484 | - | - | 1,749,484 |
Fair value of other financial instruments not measured at fair value
The carrying amounts of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their short term nature.
13. 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. With the exception of some of its minor exploration and evaluation assets which are held in Africa, all of the Company's other significant assets are held in the Philippines (see note 8).
The following is the geographical locations of the Company's assets:
March 31, 2018
| Operating segment | Philippines | Australia | Other | Consolidatedtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | |
| US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |
| Segment assets | ||||
| Corporate assets | 9,625,625 | 8,375,735 | 18,678 | 18,020,038 |
| Total assets | 18,020,038 | |||
| Segment liabilities | ||||
| Corporate liabilities | - | (2,744,299) | - | (2,744,299) |
| December 31, 2017 | ||||
| Operating segment | Philippines | Australia | Other | Consolidatedtotal |
| 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |
| Segment assets | ||||
| Corporate assets | 9,477,934 | 8,370,979 | (1,100) | 17,847,812 |
| Total assets | 17,847,812 | |||
| Segment liabilities |
Corporate liabilities - (2,363,192) - (2,363,192)
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
| March 31, 2018 | Payments due by period | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractual obligations | Total | Within oneyear | One year andnot later thanfive years | More than 5years |
| Lease obligations 1 | 197,741 | 157,886 | 39,855 | - |
| Total contractual obligations | 197,741 | 157,886 | 39,855 | - |
1 Corporate office lease payments due.
| December 31, 2017 | Payments due by period | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractual obligations | Total | Within oneyear | One year andnot later thanfive years | More than 5years |
| Lease obligations 1 | 239,781 | 158,816 | 80,965 | - |
| Total contractual obligations | 239,781 | 158,816 | 80,965 | - |
1 Corporate office lease payments due.
Contingent Liabilities
At March 31, 2018 the Company had no contingent liabilities (December 31, 2017: nil).
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE
Controlling entity
The ultimate controlling entity in the wholly owned group is RTG Mining Inc.
Other transactions with related parties
Transactions with related parties consist of companies with Directors and officers in common and companies owned in whole or in part by executive officers and Directors as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017:
Coverley Management Services Pty Ltd Consulting as Director
Name Nature of transactions
The company paid the following fees in the normal course of operation in connection with companies owned by Directors:
| 31 March2018US$ | 31 March2017US$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Director fees | 10,520 | 12,519 |
| 10,520 | 12,519 |
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE – continued
During the period ended March 31, 2018 the Group entered into transactions with related parties:
- Loans of $91,639 were advanced on short term inter-company accounts, and
- Loans of $1,726,056 were advanced on to associates of the Company.
These transactions were undertaken on the following terms and conditions:
- Loans are repayable at call, and
- No interest is payable on the loans at present.
16. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD
Following Shareholder approval of tranche two of the Private Placement at the Extraordinary General Meeting, 286,217,476 Securities were settled on May 3, 2018, raising proceeds of circa US$31.2 million before costs. Additionally, 12,715,201 unlisted advisor options were issued to the US Placement Agent on May 3, 2018.
Other than the above, no significant events have occurred subsequent to the reporting period that would have a material impact on the consolidated interim financial statements.