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SCIDEV LTD Annual Report 2007

Aug 29, 2007

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ABN 25 001 150 849

Gordon Chiu Building J01 Department of Chemical Engineering Maze Crescent University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia

Phone: 02-9351-6741 Fax: 02-9351-7180 Email: [email protected] Website: www.intec.com.au ASX code: INL

Companies Announcements Office Australian Securities Exchange Limited

30 August 2007

- Appendix 4E shows positive $10m half yearly turnaround

In its 2007 Annual Report to be lodged with the ASX by mid-September, Intec Ltd (ASX code: INL) will be providing a comprehensive description of all its activities up to that time.

In the meantime, I attach INL’s Preliminary Final Report in accordance with Appendix 4E for the financial year ended 30 June 2007. When compared with INL’s Half-Yearly Report for the six months to 31 December 2006, today’s Preliminary Final Report discloses an approximate $10 million positive profit turnaround between the first and second halves of the 2007 financial year.

INL expects at least to maintain or increase its present rate of profitability throughout the current 2008 financial year.

Yours faithfully,

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Philip R. Wood Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

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ASX code: INL

ABN 25 001 150 849

Intec Ltd

Preliminary Final Report in accordance with Appendix 4E

Financial year ended 30 June 2007

Results for announcement to the market
$A'000
Results for announcement to the market
$A'000
Results for announcement to the market
$A'000
Revenues and other income from continuing operations
up
338%
to
13,645
Loss from ordinary activities after tax attributable to
members
down
74%
to
(1,172)
Net loss for the period attributable to members
down
74%
to
(1,172)
Dividends Amountper security Franked amount
per security
Final dividend
Nil¢
Nil¢
Previous corresponding period
Nil¢
Nil¢
Record date for determining entitlements to the dividend
Not applicable
Brief explanation of any of the figures reported above and short details of any bonus or cash issue or other
item(s) of importance not previously released to the market:
During the year to 30 June 2007, the Group commenced participation in the Hellyer Zinc
Concentrate Project a 50/50 joint venture with Polymetals (Hellyer) Pty Ltd, which produces
a bulk zinc concentrate by recovering tailings from the Hellyer tailings dam for re-treatment
in the Hellyer Mill. The Joint Venture produced 25,943 tonnes of concentrate from inception
(1 December 2006) to balance date. The Group also continued commercialisation of the Intec
Processes, including the operation of the Burnie demonstration plant and completion of
related studies. The result includes a $4.1 million profit on disposal of shares from a short-
**term investment inJervois Mining Limited. **
Nil¢ Nil¢
Nil¢ Nil¢

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Intec Ltd

Consolidated income statement

Revenue from continuing operations
Other income
Inventories used and changes in inventories of zinc concentrate
and work in progress
Administration expense
Demonstration plant expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Engineering and other consultants expenses
Employee benefits expense
Finance costs
Occupancy expense
Research and development expenses
Other expenses
Share of net profits/(losses) of associates accounted for using the
equity method
Loss before income tax
Income tax benefit
Loss attributable to members of Intec Ltd
Loss per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of
the company:
Basic (loss) per share
Diluted (loss) per share
30 June 2007
$A'000
30 June 2006
$A'000
$’000 $’000
9,564
4,081
(4,346)
(1,102)
(3,949)
(1,498)
(209)
(3,464)
(339)
(337)
(300)
(577)
(268)
3,115
-
-
(1,121)
(2,807)
(676)
(1,019)
(4,157)
(638)
(591)
(312)
(480)
(95)
(2,744) (8,784)
1,572 4,273
(1,172) (4,511)
Cents
(0.21)
(0.21)
Cents
(1.03)
(1.03)

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Intec Ltd

Consolidated balance sheet

nsolidated balance sheet
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Derivative financial instruments
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Receivables
Investment accounted for using the equity method
Other financial assets
Plant and equipment
Exploration expenditure
Intangible assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Deferred revenue
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Deferred revenue
Provisions
Deferred income tax liability
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
EQUITY
Contributed equity
Reserves
Accumulated losses
Total equity
30 June 2007
$A'000
30 June 2006
$A'000
2,971
5,230
3,434
301
-
6,493
272
-
-
-
11,936 6,765

1,211
3,202
-
31,402
2,854
10
190
932
-
26,266
-
10
38,679 27,398
50,615 34,163
2,513
8,289
1,027
-
10,802 1,027
3,174
2,241
-
-
59
1,572
5,415 1,631
16,217 2,658
34,398 31,505
59,423
15,764
(40,789)
56,681
14,441
(39,617)
34,398 31,505

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Intec Ltd

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Total equity at the beginning of the financial year
Gain on revaluation of Hellyer plant and equipment
Less deferred tax liability
Share of associates’ reserves
Share of associates’ capital raising costs
Net income recognised directly in equity
Profit/(loss) for the year
Total recognised income and expense for the year
Transactions with equity holders in their capacity as equity holders
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs
Employee share options recognised in share based payments
reserve
Rights to acquire additional shares granted on acquisition of Intec
Zeehan Residues Pty Ltd (formerly Encore Metals NL)
Amount transferred to equity on exercise of options
Options issued to Macquarie Bank Limited in consideration for
entering into a financing facility recognised in share based
payments reserve
Total equity at the end of the financial year
Year ended
30 June 2007
$A'000
Year ended
30 June 2006
$A'000
31,505
-
-
7
(156)
10,305
19,482
(5,845)
37
(87)
(149) 13,587
(1,172) (4,511)
(1,172) (4,511)

2,898
865
395
(127)
183
11,513
98
-
-
513
4,214 12,124
34,398 31,505

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Intec Ltd

Consolidated cash flow statement

nsolidated cash flow statement
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers (inclusive of goods and services tax)
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of goods and
services tax)
Interest paid
Interest received
Other receipts
Net cash (outflow) inflow from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Payments for tenement security deposits
Payments for investments in listed companies
Proceeds from sale of investments in listed companies
Contribution from JV Party
Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issues of shares
Share issue transaction costs
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Year ended
30 June 2007
$A'000
Year ended
30 June 2006
$A'000
9,601
(12,026)
(156)
186
90
3,392
(11,295)
(125)
85
-
(2,305) (7,943)
(3,709)
(1,021)
(6,767)
8,161
1,771
(1,675)
53
-
-
-
(1,565) (1,622)
348
-
4,481
(4,481)
11,871
(358)
4,785
(4,785)
348 11,513
(3,522)
6,493
1,948
4,545
2,971 6,493

Non-cash financing and investing activities

Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows are as follows.

Acquisition of Zeehan Residues Pty Ltd(formerly Encore Metals NL)
Assets acquired on entering into Hellyer Zinc Concentrate Joint
Venture
Recognition of provision for rehabilitation
Reconciliation of cash
Reconciliation of cash at the end of the year (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the
accounts is as follows.
Cash on hand and at bank
Other - bank accepted bills of exchange
Total cash at end of year
30 June 2007
$A'000
30 June 2006
$A'000
2,795 -
4,263 -
1,990 -
Year ended
30 June 2007
$A'000
Year ended
30 June 2006
$A'000
2,971
-
1,072
5,421
2,971 6,493

Intec Ltd

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Reconciliation of operating loss after income tax to net cash outflow from operating activities

rating activities
Operating loss after income tax
Non cash items and non operating cash flows included in profit
and loss
Depreciation and amortisation
Share based payment expenses
Net loss on sale of non-current assets
Net (profit) on sale of investments
Equity share of losses of associated entities
Changes in assets and liabilities
Decrease/(increase) in receivables
Decrease/(increase) in inventories
Decrease/(increase) in derivative asset
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Increase/(decrease) in exploration expenditure
Increase/(decrease) in deferred revenue
Increase/(decrease) in employee entitlements
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liability recognised in
income statement
Net cash (outflow) from operating activities
Year ended
30 June 2007
$A'000
Year ended
30 June 2006
$A'000
(1,172)
2,775
1,048
280
(4,081)
268
(4,511)
676
611
-
-
95
(882)
(4,958)
(3,434)
(301)
1,516
(59)
7,223
162
(1,572)
(3,128)
(54)
-
-
(487)
-
-
-
4,273
(2,305) (7,943)

Dividends

Date the dividend is payable Not applicable Record date to determine entitlements to the dividend Not applicable No final dividend has been declared.

Dividend Reinvestment Plans

There are no dividend reinvestment plans in operation.

Consolidated Accumulated Losses

Accumulated losses at the beginning of the financial year
Net loss attributable to members
Accumulated losses at end of financial year
Year ended
30 June 2007
$A'000
Year ended
30 June 2006
$A'000
(39,617)
(1,172)
(35,106)
(4,511)
(40,789) (39,617)

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Control gained or loss of control over entities having material effect

Control gained over entities having material effect

Control gained over entities having material effect
Name of entity (or group of entities)
Consolidated profit/(loss) from ordinary activities and extraordinary items
after tax of the controlled entity (or group of entities) since the date in the
current period on which control was acquired.
Date from which such profit/(loss) has been calculated
Profit/(loss) from ordinary activities and extraordinary items after tax of the
controlled entity (or group of entities) for the whole of the previous
corresponding period.
Loss of control of entities having material effect
Name of entity (or group of entities)
Consolidated profit/(loss) from ordinary activities and extraordinary items
after tax of the controlled entity (or group of entities) to the date of loss of
control.
Date to which such profit/(loss) has been calculated
Consolidated profit/(loss) from ordinary activities and extraordinary items
after tax of the controlled entity (or group of entities) while controlled during
the whole of the previous corresponding period.
Contribution to consolidated profit/(loss) from ordinary activities and
extraordinary items from sale of interest leading to loss of control.
Intec Zeehan Residues Pty Ltd
(formerly Encore Metals NL)
and Intec International
ProjectsPtyLtd
($401,000)
1 December 2006
($2,000)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable

Details of associates and joint venture entities

Investment in associates accounted for using the equity method (a) Details of associate:


(a) Details of associate:
Name of Associate
Principal Activities
Bass Metals Ltd
Mineral Exploration
Ownership interest Carrying amount
2007
%
2006
%
2007
$,000
2006
$,000
23.25 22.10 3,202 932

(b) Share of reserves attributable to associates:
Share of associate’s losses taken up in the consolidated financial statements
Operating loss before tax
Income tax expense
Net operating loss after income tax as shown in the Income Statement
Accumulated losses at beginning of period
Accumulated losses at end of period
(c) Movement in equity accounted investment
Carrying amount of investment at beginning of financial year
Share of associate’s current year losses after tax (refer (b))
Share of associate’s increase in reserves
Share of associate’s capital raising costs
Acquisition of investment
Carrying amount of investment at end of financial year
Summary of financial position of associated entity:
Current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current assets
Non-current liabilities
(268)
-
(95)
-
(268)
(216)
(95)
(121)
(484) (216)
932
(268)
7
(156)
2,687
1,079
(95)
36
(88)
-

3,202
932
5,416
(738)
9,112
(94)
1,364
(311)
3,744
(86)
13,696 4,711

Intec Ltd

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Other notes to the condensed financial statements Ratios

ther notes to the condensed financial statements
atios
Loss before tax / revenue and other income
Consolidated loss from continuing operations before tax as a
percentage of revenue and other income
Loss after tax / equity interests
Consolidated net loss after tax attributable to members as a
percentage of equity (similarly attributable) at the end of the year
TA Backing
Net tangible assets per ordinary share
Year ended
30 June 2007
Year ended
30 June 2006
(20.11) (282.05)
(3.41) (14.32)
6.15 cents 5.88 cents

NTA Backing

Earnings per security (EPS)

Details of basic and diluted EPS reported separately in accordance with paragraph 9 and 18 of AASB 1027: Earnings Per Share are as follows.

Basic loss per share (cents)
Diluted loss per share (cents)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during
the period used in calculating the basic and diluted loss per share.
Year ended
30 June 2007
Year ended
30 June 2006
(0.21) (1.03)
(0.21) (1.03)
549,397,131 438,715,136

Basis of preparation

The financial report has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs except as modified by revaluation of certain non-current assets and, except where stated, does not take into account changing money values or current valuations of non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets.

The Company and controlled entities generated operating losses of $1,172,000 and net cash outflows from operations of $2,305,000 in the year ended 30 June 2007. As of balance date, the Company and controlled entities had net assets of $34,398,000 and cash balances of $2,971,000.

The Group continues to generate income through its participation in the Hellyer Zinc Concentrate Joint Venture and, accordingly, the Directors have prepared the financial report on a going concern basis. The Directors regularly monitor the Company’s cash position and on an on-going basis consider a number of strategic and operational plans and initiatives to ensure that adequate funding continues to be available for the Company to meet its business objectives.

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Intec Ltd

Accounting Policies

The Appendix 4E does not include all notes of the type normally included within the annual financial report and therefore cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of the Company as the full financial report.

The Appendix 4E should be read in conjunction with the Half-year Financial Report of Intec as at 31 December 2006 and the Annual Financial Report of Intec, due to be released, for the year ended 30 June 2007. It is also recommended that the Appendix 4E be considered together with any public announcements made by Intec during the year ended 30 June 2007 in accordance with the continuous disclosure obligations arising under the Corporations Act 2001.

Accounting policies adopted during the year:

Revenue recognition

Sale of zinc concentrate

Sales are priced on a cost insurance and freight (c.i.f.) basis where all of the risks associated with the product remain with the seller until the product has been delivered to the port of discharge, when title passes to the purchaser.

Group production of zinc concentrate is sold under medium to long term contracts, but sales revenue is only recognised on individual sales when persuasive evidence exists that all of the following criteria are met:

  • the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the product have been transferred to the buyer;

  • neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership, nor effective control over the goods sold, has been retained ;

  • the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

  • it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the sale will flow to the Group; and

  • the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the sale can be measured reliably.

The conditions are generally satisfied when title passes to the customer. Sales revenue is recognised when the product is delivered to the destination specified by the customer, which is, the port of discharge.

The price of zinc concentrate is determined on a provisional basis at the date of despatch. Adjustments to the sales price occurs based on movements in quoted market prices up to the date of final pricing. The period between provisional invoicing and final pricing is typically between 60 and 120 days. Revenue on provisionally priced concentrate is recognised based on the estimated fair value of the total consideration receivable. The revenue adjustment mechanism embedded within provisionally priced sales arrangements has the character of a commodity derivative.

At each reporting date provisionally priced zinc is marked to market based on the forward selling price for the quotational period stipulated in the contract. For this purpose, the selling price can be measured reliably for zinc, for which there exists an active and freely traded commodity market such as the London Metals Exchange and the value of product sold by the Group is directly linked to the form in which it is traded on that market.

The marking to market of provisionally priced sales contracts is treated as an embedded derivative with changes in value recorded as an adjustment to sales revenue.

Royalty income

Royalty income is recognised progressively over the term of the Hellyer Zinc Concentrate Joint Venture at rates specified in the Joint Venture Agreement.

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Exploration expenditure

Exploration and evaluation expenditure comprises costs which are directly contributed to:

  • researching and analysing existing exploration data;

  • conducting geological studies, exploratory drilling and sampling;

  • examining and testing extraction and treatment methods; and/or

  • compiling pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.

Exploration and evaluation expenditure also includes costs incurred in acquiring mineral rights, the entry premiums paid to gain access to areas of interest and amounts payable to third parties to acquire interests in existing projects.

Exploration and evaluation expenditures in relation to separate areas of interest are capitalised in the year in which they are incurred and are carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses where the following conditions are satisfied:

  • (i) the rights to tenure of the area of interest are current; and

  • (ii) at least one of the following conditions are also met:

  • the exploration and evaluation expenditures are expected to be recouped through successful development and production from the area of interest, or alternatively, by its sale, or

  • exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not at the reporting date reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and significant operations in, or in relation to the area of interest, are continuing.

Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is reviewed for impairment at each balance sheet date.

Subsequent recovery of the resulting carrying value depends on successful development of the area of interest or sale of the project. If a project does not prove viable, all irrecoverable costs associated with the project and any related impairment provisions are written off.

Where a decision is made to proceed with development, accumulated expenditure is tested for impairment, and transferred to development properties, and then amortised over the life of the reserves associated with the area of interest once mining operations have commenced.

Inventories

Zinc concentrate is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is comprised of materials, labour and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads, on an absorption costing basis. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and selling expenses.

The methods used to assign costs to inventories are actual invoiced costs.

Joint Ventures

A joint venture is a contractual arrangement whereby two or more parties undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control such that significant operation and financial decisions require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. The Group has one joint venture.

Jointly controlled operations (‘JCO’s): a JCO is a joint venture in which the venturers have joint control over the operations of the joint venture contributed to or acquired for the purposes of the joint venture. JCO’s do not involve the establishment of a corporation, partnership or other entity. Each participant derives benefit from the joint activity through a share of production, rather than by receiving a share of the results of trading. The Group’s proportionate interest in the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows of JCO’s are incorporated into the Group’s financial statements under the appropriate headings.

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the results of joint ventures to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by the Group.

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Provision for closedown and restoration and for environmental clean-up costs

Close down and restoration costs include the dismantling and demolition of infrastructure and the removal of residual materials and remediation of disturbed areas. Estimated close down and restoration costs are provided for in the accounting period when the obligation arising from the related disturbances occurs, whether this occurs during the mine development or during the production phase, based on the net present value of estimated future costs. Provisions for close down and restoration costs do not include any additional obligations which are expected to arise on the basis of a closure plan. The cost estimates are calculated annually during the life of the operation to reflect known developments e.g. updated cost estimates and revisions to the estimated lives of operations, and are subject to formal review at regular intervals.

Close down and restoration costs are a normal consequence of mining, and the majority of close down and restoration expenditure is incurred at the end of the life of the mine. Although the actual cost to be incurred is uncertain, the Group’s businesses estimate their respective costs based on feasibility and engineering studies using current restoration standards and techniques.

The amortisation or ‘unwinding’ of the discount applied in establishing the net present value is charged to the income statement in each accounting period. The amortisation of the discount is shown as a financing cost, rather than as an operating cost. The initial closure provision together with other movements in the provisions for close down and restoration costs, including those resulting from new disturbance, updated cost estimates, changes to the estimated lives of operations and revisions to discount rates are capitalised within property, plant and equipment. These costs are then depreciated over the lives of the assets to which they relate.

As noted above, the ultimate cost of environmental remediation is uncertain and cost estimates can vary in response to many factors including changes to the relevant legal requirements, the emergence of new restoration techniques or experience at other mine sites. The expected timing of expenditure can also change, for example in response to changes in ore reserves or production rates. As a result there could be significant adjustments to the provision for close down and restoration and environmental clean up, which would affect future financial results.

Financial instruments

Fair Value

Where financial instruments are accounted for at fair value, this is the amount at which they could be exchanged in an arm’s length transaction between informed and willing parties. Where available, market values have been used to determine fair values. In other cases, fair values have been calculated using quotations from independent financial institutions, or by discounting expected cash flows at prevailing market rates. The fair values of the Group’s cash, short term borrowings and loans to jointly controlled entities and associates approximate to their carrying values, as a result of their short maturity or because they carry floating rates of interest. A further description of the accounting for each class of financial instruments is given below.

Financial assets

All financial assets are initially recorded at fair value. The Group has certain investments in companies that are not subsidiaries, associates or jointly controlled entities. These investments are not classed as ‘available for sale’. Such investments are subsequently measured at fair value with unrealised gains and losses recognised directly in the income statement. Other financial assets that the Group has the expressed intent and ability to hold to maturity together with loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost less any impairment charges.

Financial liabilities

Borrowings and other financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred and are subsequently stated at amortised cost. Any difference between the amounts originally received (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the income statement over the period to maturity using the effective interest method.

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Derivative financial instruments - Embedded derivatives

Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to their host contracts. Derivative assets and liabilities are virtually recognised at fair value.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets subject to fair value calculation are classified as current assets and are stated at fair value, with any resultant gain or loss recognised in profit or loss.

Available-for-sale financial assets

Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of investments designated as “available for sale” are recognised directly in the available-for-sale reserve within equity, until the investment is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in the availablefor-sale revaluation reserve is included in profit or loss for the period.

Plant and equipment

The Hellyer Mine plant and equipment is shown at fair value, based on periodic, but at least triennial, valuations by external independent valuers, less subsequent depreciation for buildings. Any accumulated depreciation at the date of revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of the asset.

Increases in the carrying amounts arising on revaluation of land and buildings are credited, net of tax, to other reserves in shareholders’ equity. To the extent that the increase reverses a decrease previously recognised in profit or loss, the increase is first recognised in profit or loss. Decreases that reverse previous increases of the same asset are first charged against revaluation reserves directly in equity to the extent of the remaining reserve attributable to the asset; all other decreases are charged to the income statement.

Material factors affecting the revenues and expenses of the economic entity for the current year.

Participation in the Hellyer Zinc Concentrate Joint Venture, operation of the Burnie demonstration plant and completion of related studies. Disposal of a short-term investment in Jervois Mining Limited gave rise to a $4.1 million profit in the year.

A description of each event since the end of the current period which has had a material effect and which is not already reported elsewhere in this Appendix or in attachments, with financial effect quantified (if possible).

EAF Dust

An agreement has been reached with Smorgon Steel Ltd (Smorgon) to receive that company’s future production of Electric Arc Furnace Dust (EAFD). The agreement covers the EAFD production of Smorgon over the next three years at approximately 15,000 tonnes per annum. The EAFD will be used as feedstock for the Hellyer Residues Project which is expected to commence commercial production in 2009. The financial impact of this transaction has not yet been determined.

Macquarie Bank Performance Bond Agreement

As a corollary to the above agreement, a performance bond agreement has been signed with Macquarie Bank Limited in order to provide the Environmental Protection Agency, Victoria with the required performance bonds amounting to $3,950,000.

Macquarie Bank Working Capital Facility

The Company has drawn down $3,950,000 from its working capital facility with Macquarie Bank Limited to fund the cash backing for the provision of performance bonds by Macquarie Bank Limited.

Sales of Zinc Concentrate

The Group has received $3,802,193 in respect of payment on provisional invoices covering the sale of 5,487 tonnes of zinc concentrate which was shipped from Burnie prior to 30 June 2007. This represents 90% of the full value of the provisional invoices.

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Purchase of Dredge

An agreement has been made to purchase the dredge currently being used at the Hellyer Zinc Concentrate Project for $2.4 million. In addition, $400,000 is to be paid in respect of the cancellation of the existing dredge usage contract.

Expiry of options

On 16 July 2007, 6,645,097 options with an exercise price of 24.625 cents per share expired and, not having been exercised, lapsed.

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since 30 June 2007 that have significantly affected or may significantly affect the Group’s operations in future financial years, or the results of those operations in future financial years, or the Group’s state of affairs in future financial years.

A discussion of trends in performance

Intec’s corporate strategy is to acquire interests in minerals projects where its technology creates additional value. In addition, the Company seeks to realise value from its existing assets as appropriate in order to take advantage of market conditions, such as its participation in the Hellyer Zinc Concentrate Joint Venture.

There are no franking credits available.

The Company is not expected to declare a dividend in the short term.

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Compliance statement

This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRSs), other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Urgent Issues Group Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001.

Compliance with IFRSs

Australian Accounting Standards include AIFRSs. Compliance with AIFRSs ensures that the consolidated financial statements and notes of Intec Ltd comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). The parent entity financial statements and notes also comply with IFRSs except that it has elected to apply the relief provided to parent entities in respect of certain disclosure requirements contained in AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation and Disclosure.

This report gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed. This report is based on accounts which are in the process of being audited.

The entity has a formally constituted audit committee.

Sign here: Philip R Wood

Date: 30 August 2007

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Print name: Philip R Wood

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