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Sheffield Resources Ltd. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
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ABN 29 125 811 083
Interim Financial Report For the half year ended 31 December 2020
SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Table of Contents
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| Directors’ Report | 3 |
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| Auditor’s Independence Declaration | 18 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | 19 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | 20 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 21 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 22 |
| Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 23 |
| Directors’ Declaration | 30 |
| Independent Auditor’s Review Report | 31 |
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Your Directors submit the financial report of the Group for the half year ended 31 December 2020. In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors report as follows.
The Directors of the Company during or since the end of the interim period (unless otherwise stated) are:
| John Richards | Non-Executive Chairman |
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| Bruce McFadzean | Managing Director |
| Bruce Griffin | Commercial Director |
| David Archer | Non-Executive Director |
| Will Burbury | Non-Executive Director |
| Ian Macliver | Non-Executive Director |
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During the half year, the Company has continued to advance development options on its world-class Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project.
In August 2020, the Company announced that it had entered into a Non-Binding Term Sheet with Yangang (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd’s wholly owned subsidiary YGH Australia Investment Pty Ltd (“Yansteel”) to form a Joint Venture to develop the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project. Yansteel will invest A$130.1m in equity to earn a 50% interest in the Project. The formation of the Yansteel and Sheffield Joint Venture was subject to agreement and execution of formal documentation and other customary conditions precedent for a transaction of this nature.
Binding documentation was executed subsequent to the end of the December 2020 half year. Satisfaction of the remaining conditions precedent to finalise the formation of the joint venture are ongoing with a Final Investment Decision (“FID”) targeted during 2021.
A trial mining pit was excavated during the half year to enable full scale ore mining via a dozer push method through the full thickness of the high grade “T2” ore zone. The trial mining pit confirmed that ore mining via a dozer push method is viable and practical over a range of ground and weather conditions and confirmed assumptions associated with mining of waste materials.
A 25 tonne bulk sample collected from dozer pushed ore material shall enable final design criteria to be determined for the ore feed preparation plant and additional metallurgical test work.
The Company undertook field mapping and geotechnical test work from the trial mining pit to inform final pit wall slope design angles. Ongoing monitoring of the pit wall slopes is scheduled over the wet season. A gravel test program was undertaken on the Thunderbird Mining Lease (M04/459) to identify construction materials for road construction and project development infrastructure requirements.
THUNDERBIRD MINERAL SANDS PROJECT
A work program to enable completion of a Bankable Feasibility Study (“BFS”) on a revised project scope and flowsheet commenced during the half year. The preferred flowsheet is designed to produce a zircon rich non-magnetic concentrate and LTR ilmenite. Upon formation of the joint venture, an agreed project development strategy will be determined with the work programs enabling the prompt completion of a BFS and the project financing process.
Engineering
During the half year, work continued on the development of the preferred flowsheet. This flowsheet reintroduces the Low Temperature Roast (“LTR”) and simplifies the ilmenite producing circuit as well as removing the zircon-related Mineral Separation Plant (“MSP”) components. Existing raw ore and partly processed samples were used to complete test work based on the flowsheet. Existing Heavy Mineral Concentrate (“HMC”) samples were used to complete zircon rich non-magnetic concentrate flowsheet design parameters and produce samples for existing and new offtake partners. Magnetic products were processed through the simplified ilmenite process circuit and then processed to produce LTR
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ilmenite. The results of the test work were in line with assumptions made for the agreed flowsheet and in line with expectations from previous BFS standard test work.
Trial Mining Program
The Company planned and safely executed a trial mining program at the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project utilising local contractor Kimberley Quarries Pty Ltd. The trial mining open pit was located to intersect all materials expected to be encountered during mining, including waste cover material, low grade ore material from the “T1” domain and high grade ore material from the “T2” domain from the hanging wall to the footwall of the orebody. The trial mining open pit planned to excavate c.220kt of material containing 120kt of ore and 100kt of waste, and to be 25m deep and approximately 100m long and 80m wide at the surface and with 40° walls angles.
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Figure 1: Trial Mining pit location thickness (m) time VHM grade (%) at Thunderbird
The trial mining pit was excavated to a depth of 30 metres to observe full scale ore mining utilising the dozer push method through the full thickness of the high grade “T2” ore zone. Waste material was removed by excavator and truck operations with some zones of harder and competent waste materials requiring ripping by dozer to enable excavation. Mining operations were able to continue throughout inclement periods with good heavy vehicle trafficability in waste and ore materials, confirming mining and haulage productivity assumptions in waste and ore materials. Geotechnical and pit slope information to inform final pit design parameters was collected, with the final pit walls exhibiting good stability.
A 25 tonne bulk sample was collected from dozer pushed ore material to enable final design criteria to be determined for the ore feed preparation plant and additional metallurgical test work. The bulk ore sample was collected from regular flitches through the orebody and were individual fed into a screening plant to determine oversize variability within the high-grade “T2” ore zone. Results are to be analysed in conjunction with planned process outcomes.
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Figure 2: Dozer push sample collection
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Figure 3: Screening to analyse variance in fraction size flitch
Access to site and accommodation was established to support the trial mining and other activities including a fire management program and general village maintenance was undertaken. Preparation and asset protection activities for the Kimberley wet season were carried out, with the accommodation village and site locked down at the conclusion of the trial mining program.
Aboriginal Engagement
Prior to the commencement of trial mining, Traditional Owners’ heritage monitors and Company rangers conducted pre and post land clearing artefact checks and Greater Bilby surveys of the area. No artefacts or evidence of Greater Bilby presence or activity was found in the trial mining area.
Heritage monitors and Company rangers continued final artefact checks and Greater Bilby surveys over land where project infrastructure will be constructed. Evidence of Greater Bilby activity was found in some of the surveyed areas. The Greater Bilby Disturbance Protocols outlined in Thunderbird’s Terrestrial Fauna Environmental Management Plan, approved by the Federal Government, are followed prior to land clearing.
Sustainability
The Company submitted the State and Federal annual compliance reporting related to environmental project approvals. The operation remains in compliance with approved project conditions.
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Marketing and Offtake
During the half year, fresh samples of a zircon rich concentrate were dispatched to existing offtake groups for independent review and assessment. Following assessment, feedback from the offtake groups was positive.
As part of diversifying product offtake, discussions have commenced with several potential additional offtake groups. Samples are being prepared for these groups to independently review and assess.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy. Despite this, the mineral sands and associated industries have performed relatively well. China, as a major consumer of mineral sands feedstocks, continued to bounce back strongly in Q3 of 2020 and demand has been robust. Mineral sands feedstock demand in the Americas rebounded during the half year, however demand in India and Europe has not been as sound.
The titanium feedstock market has continued to tighten, especially in China where pricing for feedstocks, in particular sulfate ilmenite, has increased.
Zircon demand has not held up as well as titanium feedstock and supply has adjusted to balance weaker demand. China is the best performing market for zircon consuming industries, and although not yet at full capacity, it is operating at higher levels than in the first half of 2020. Zircon pricing remains in the range of US$1,350 – US$1,500 per tonne.
Mid to long range forecasts for both zircon and ilmenite markets remain unchanged. It is anticipated that there will be significant supply constraints in the market over the coming years.
Exploration
Eneabba & McCalls Mineral Sands Project
During the reporting period, the Group carried out technical reports upon both the Eneabba and McCalls Mineral Sand Projects.
Derby East Construction Sand Project
The Derby East Project contains a large sand target with the Group is investigating for the potential to yield commercial quantities of sand suitable for end-use construction purposes. The Project is located 24k east of the Port of Derby. A technical report was completed during the period.
CORPORATE ACTIVITIES
At the end of the half year, the Group held $12.9m in cash and incurred a loss of $1.5m (2019: $5.9m loss).
The Company welcomed Yansteel as a significant shareholder following the issue of 34,259,421 fully paid ordinary shares in Sheffield to Yansteel via a share placement for a total consideration of $A12.9m.
ROUNDING
The Group is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to ‘rounding-off’. Amounts in this report have been rounded off in accordance with that Corporations Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases the nearest dollar.
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 requires our auditors, HLB Mann Judd, to provide the Directors of the Company with an Independence Declaration in relation to the review of the half year financial report. This Independence Declaration is set out on page 18 and forms part of this Directors’ report for the half year ended 31 December 2020.
This report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors made pursuant to s.306(3) of the Corporations Act 2001.
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Mr Bruce McFadzean Managing Director
15 FEBRUARY 2021
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ORE RESERVE AND MINERAL RESOURCE STATEMENT
DAMPIER PROJECT ORE RESERVE
| DAMPIER PROJECT ORE RESERVE | DAMPIER PROJECT ORE RESERVE |
|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD ORE RESERVE FOR DAMPIER PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (in-situ assemblage) | |
| Summary of Ore Reserve1,2,3,4 Deposit Ore Reserve Material In-situ Total HM7 Total HM Grade Category (Million Tonnes) (Million Tonnes) (%) |
Valuable HM Assemblage (in-situ)5 Zircon HiTi Leuc Leuco -xene Ilme- nite Oversize Slimes (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) |
| Thunderbird Proved 219 30.0 13.7 Probable 529 53.4 10.1 |
1.02 0.30 0.28 3.68 14.0 16.1 0.79 0.26 0.27 2.87 10.5 14.5 |
| Total 748 83.8 11.2 |
0.86 0.27 0.27 3.11 11.6 15.0 |
SHEFFIELD ORE RESERVE FOR DAMPIER PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (HM assemblage)
Summary of Ore Reserve[1,2,3,4]
| Summary of Ore Reserve1,2,3,4 Deposit Ore Reserve Material In-situ Total HM7 Total HM Grade Category (Million Tonnes) (Million Tonnes) (%) |
Valuable HM Assemblage6 Zircon HiTi Leuc Leuco -xene Ilme- nite Oversize Slimes (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) |
| Thunderbird Proved 219 30.0 13.7 Probable 529 53.4 10.1 |
7.4 2.2 2.0 26.9 14.0 16.1 7.8 2.6 2.7 28.4 10.5 14.5 |
| Total 748 83.8 11.2 |
7.7 2.4 2.4 27.8 11.6 15.0 |
1The Ore Reserves are presented with in-situ HM grade, and mineral assemblage. Tonnes and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy and confidence level of the estimate, thus the sum of columns may not equal. This Ore Reserve reported for the Dampier Project was prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) in the announcement 31 July 2019 Titled “Thunderbird 10% Ore Reserve Increase”. The Ore Reserve is reported to a design overburden surface with appropriate consideration for modifying factors, costs, mineral assemblage, process recoveries and product pricing
2.Ore Reserve is a sub-set of Mineral Resource
3Total HM is within the 38µm to 1mm size fraction and reported as a percentage of the total material, slimes is the -38µm fraction and oversize is the +1mm fraction.
4Tonnes and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy and confidence level of the estimate, thus the sum of columns may not equal.
5The in-situ assemblage grade is determined by multiplying the percentage of HM by the percentage of each valuable heavy mineral within the heavy mineral assemblage at the resource block model scale.
6Mineral Assemblage is reported as a percentage of HM Grade, it is derived by dividing the in-situ grade by the HM grade.
7 The contained in-situ tonnes derived from HM and material tonnes from information in the Mineral Resource tables
The Ore Reserve estimate was prepared by Entech Pty Ltd, an experienced and prominent mining engineering consultancy with appropriate mineral sands experience in accordance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition). The Ore Reserve was estimated using all available geological and relevant drill hole and assay data, including mineralogical sampling and test work on mineral recoveries and final product qualities. The Company is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Ore Reserve estimate and confirms that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimate continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Ore Reserve estimate is based on the current, July 2016 Thunderbird Mineral Resource estimate, announced to the ASX on 5 July 2016. Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources were converted too Proved and Probable Ore Reserves respectively, subject to mine design, modifying factors and economic evaluation.
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SHEFFIELD HM MINERAL RESOURCE
DAMPIER PROJECT MINERAL RESOURCES
SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCE FOR DAMPIER PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (in-situ assemblage) Summary of Mineral Resource[1,2,3]
| Deposit | Mineral Resource Cut off Material In-situ Total HM6 Total HM Grade Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) (Million Tonnes) (%) |
In-situ Assemblage4, 5 Zircon HiTi Leuc Leuco- xene Ilme- nite Over size Slimes (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird (low-grade) |
Measured 3.0 510 45 8.9 Indicated 3.0 2,120 140 6.6 Inferred 3.0 600 38 6.3 |
0.71 0.20 0.19 2.4 12 18 0.55 0.18 0.20 1.8 9 16 0.53 0.17 0.20 1.7 8 15 |
| Total 3.0 3,230 223 6.9 |
0.57 0.18 0.20 1.9 9 16 |
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| Night Train (low-grade) |
Inferred 1.2 130 4.2 3.3 |
0.45 0.18 1.5 0.71 2.2 8.7 |
| Total 1.2 130 4.2 3.3 |
0.45 0.18 1.5 0.71 2.2 8.7 |
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| All Dampier Project (low grade cut-off) |
Measured 3.0 510 45 8.9 Indicated 3.0 2,120 140 6.6 Inferred Various 730 42 5.8 |
0.71 0.20 0.19 2.4 12 18 0.55 0.18 0.20 1.8 9 16 0.51 0.17 0.43 1.6 7.2 13 |
| Total Various 3,360 227 6.8 |
0.57 0.18 0.25 1.9 8.7 15 |
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| Thunderbird (high-grade) |
Measured 7.5 220 32 14.5 Indicated 7.5 640 76 11.8 Inferred 7.5 180 20 10.8 |
1.07 0.31 0.27 3.9 15 16 0.90 0.28 0.25 3.3 11 14 0.87 0.27 0.26 3.0 9 13 |
| Total 7.5 1,050 127 12.2 |
0.93 0.28 0.26 3.3 11 15 |
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| Night Train (high-grade) |
Inferred 2.0 50 3.0 5.9 |
0.82 0.33 2.9 1.06 2.2 10.2 |
| Total 2.0 50 3.0 5.9 |
0.82 0.33 2.9 1.06 2.2 10.2 |
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| All Dampier Project (high grade cut-off) |
Measured 7.5 220 32 14.5 Indicated 7.5 640 76 11.8 Inferred Various 230 23 9.7 |
1.07 0.31 0.27 3.9 15 16 0.90 0.28 0.25 3.3 11 14 0.85 0.28 0.83 2.6 7.2 12 |
| Total Various 1,090 130 11.9 |
0.92 0.29 0.38 3.2 11 14 |
1 Night Train: The Mineral Resource estimate was prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer to ASX announcement 31 January 2019 for further details including Table 1. The Mineral Resource reported above 1.2% heavy mineral (HM) cut-off is inclusive of (not additional to) the Mineral Resource reported above 2.0% HM cut-off. Thunderbird: The Mineral Resource estimate was prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer to ASX announcement 5 July 2016 for further details including Table 1. The Dampier Project Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of (not additional to) Ore Reserves. The Mineral Resource reported above 3.0% HM cut-off is inclusive of (not additional to) the Mineral Resource reported above 7.5% HM cut-off.
2Total HM is within the 38µm to 1mm size fraction and reported as a percentage of the total material, slimes is the -38µm fraction and oversize is the +1mm fraction.
3Tonnes and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy and confidence level of the estimate, thus the sum of columns may not equal.
4 Night Train: Estimates of Mineral Assemblage are presented as percentages of the Heavy Mineral (HM) component of the deposit, as determined by magnetic separation, QEMSCAN[TM] and XRF for one of 12 composite samples. Magnetic fractions were analysed by QEMSCAN[TM] for mineral determination as follows: Ilmenite: 40-70% TiO2 >90% Liberation; leucoxene: 70-90% TiO2 >90% Liberation; High titanium leucoxene (HiTi leucoxene) and rutile 90% TiO2 >90% Liberation, and zircon: 66.7% ZrO2+HfO2 >90% Liberation. The non-magnetic fraction was submitted for XRF analysis and minerals determined as follows: zircon: ZrO2+HfO2/0.667 and HiTi leucoxene: TiO2/0.94. HM assemblage determination was by the QEMSCAN[TM] process for 11 of 12 composite samples which uses observed mass and chemistry to classify particles according to their average chemistry, and then report mineral abundance by dominant % mass in particle. For the TiO2 minerals the following breakpoints were used to distinguish between Ilmenite 40% to 70% TiO2, leucoxene 70% to 90% TiO2, HiTi leucoxene and rutile > 90%, Screening of the heavy mineral was not required. Thunderbird: estimates of Mineral Assemblage are presented as percentages of the HM component of the deposit, as determined by magnetic separation, QEMSCAN[TM] and XRF. Magnetic fractions were analysed by QEMSCAN[TM] for mineral determination as follows: Ilmenite: 40-70% TiO2 >90% Liberation; leucoxene: 70-94% TiO2 >90% Liberation; HiTi leucoxene: >94% TiO2 >90% Liberation; and zircon: 66.7% ZrO2+HfO2 >90% Liberation. The non-magnetic fraction was submitted for XRF analysis and minerals determined as follows: zircon: ZrO2+HfO2/0.667 and HiTi leucoxene: TiO2/0.94.
5In-situ assemblage grade is determined by multiplying the percentage of HM by the percentage of each valuable heavy mineral within the heavy mineral assemblage at the resource block model scale.
6 The contained in-situ tonnes derived from HM and material tonnes from information in the Mineral Resource tables.
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SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCES FOR DAMPIER PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (HM assemblage)
| Summary of Mineral Resource1,2,3 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material In-situ Total HM6 Total HM Grade Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) (Million Tonnes) (%) |
Summary of Mineral Resource1,2,3 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material In-situ Total HM6 Total HM Grade Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) (Million Tonnes) (%) |
HM Assemblage4 Zircon HiTi Leuc5 Leuco- xene Ilme- nite Over size Slimes (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird (low-grade) |
Measured 3.0 510 45 8.9 Indicated 3.0 2,120 140 6.6 Inferred 3.0 600 38 6.3 |
8.0 2.3 2.2 27 12 18 8.4 2.7 3.1 28 9 16 8.4 2.6 3.2 28 8 15 |
| Total 3.0 3,230 223 6.9 |
8.3 2.6 2.9 28 9 16 |
|
| Night Train (low-grade) |
Inferred 1.2 130 4.2 3.3 |
14 5.4 46 22 2.2 8.7 |
| Total 1.2 130 4.2 3.3 |
14 5.4 46 22 2.2 8.7 |
|
| All Dampier Project (low grade cut-off) |
Measured 3.0 510 45 8.9 Indicated 3.0 2,120 140 6.6 Inferred Various 730 42 5.8 |
8.0 2.3 2.2 27 12 18 8.4 2.7 3.1 28 9 16 8.9 2.9 7.5 27 7.2 13 |
| Total Various 3,360 227 6.8 |
8.4 2.7 3.7 28 8.7 15 |
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| Thunderbird (high-grade) |
Measured 7.5 220 32 14.5 Indicated 7.5 640 76 11.8 Inferred 7.5 180 20 10.8 |
7.4 2.1 1.9 27 15 16 7.6 2.4 2.1 28 11 14 8.0 2.5 2.4 28 9 13 |
| Total 7.5 1,050 127 12.2 |
7.6 2.3 2.1 27 11 15 |
|
| Night Train (high-grade) |
Inferred 2.0 50 3.0 5.9 |
14 5.6 49 18 2.2 10.2 |
| Total 2.0 50 3.0 5.9 |
14 5.6 49 18 2.2 10.2 |
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| All Dampier Project (high grade cut-off) |
Measured 7.5 220 32 14.5 Indicated 7.5 640 76 11.8 Inferred Various 230 23 9.7 |
7.4 2.1 1.9 27 15 16 7.6 2.4 2.1 28 11 14 8.8 2.9 8.6 27 7.2 12 |
| Total Various 1,090 130 11.9 |
7.8 2.4 3.2 27 11 14 |
1 Night Train: The Mineral Resource estimate was prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer to ASX announcement 31 January 2019 for further details including Table 1. The Night Train Mineral Resource reported above 1.2% heavy mineral (HM) cut-off is inclusive of (not additional to) the Mineral Resource reported above 2.0% HM cut-off. Thunderbird: The Mineral Resource estimate was prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer to ASX announcement 5 July 2016 for further details including Table 1. The Dampier Project Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of (not additional to) Ore Reserves. Thunderbird: The Mineral Resource reported above 3.0% HM cut-off is inclusive of (not additional to) the Mineral Resource reported above 7.5% HM cut-off.
2 Total HM is within the 38µm to 1mm size fraction and reported as a percentage of the total material, slimes is the -38µm fraction and oversize is the +1mm fraction.
3 Tonnes and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy and confidence level of the estimate, thus the sum of columns may not equal.
4 Night Train: Estimates of Mineral Assemblage are presented as percentages of the HM component of the deposit, as determined by magnetic separation, QEMSCANTM and XRF for one of 12 composite samples. Magnetic fractions were analysed by QEMSCAN[TM] for mineral determination as follows: Ilmenite: 40-70% TiO2 >90% Liberation; leucoxene: 70-90% TiO2 >90% Liberation; High titanium leucoxene (HiTi leucoxene) and rutile 90% TiO2 >90% Liberation, and zircon: 66.7% ZrO2+HfO2 >90% Liberation. The non-magnetic fraction was submitted for XRF analysis and minerals determined as follows: zircon: ZrO2+HfO2/0.667 and HiTi leucoxene: TiO2/0.94. HM assemblage determination- was by the QEMSCAN[TM] process for 11 of 12 composite samples which uses observed mass and chemistry to classify particles according to their average chemistry, and then report mineral abundance by dominant % mass in particle. For the TiO2 minerals the following breakpoints were used to distinguish between Ilmenite 40% to 70% TiO2, Leucoxene 70% to 90% TiO2, HiTi leucoxene and rutile > 90%, Screening of the heavy mineral was not required. Thunderbird: estimates of Mineral Assemblage are presented as percentages of the HM component of the deposit, as determined by magnetic separation, QEMSCAN[TM] and XRF. Magnetic fractions were analysed by QEMSCAN[TM] for mineral determination as follows: Ilmenite: 40-70% TiO2 >90% Liberation; leucoxene: 7094% TiO2 >90% Liberation; HiTi leucoxene: >94% TiO2 >90% Liberation; and zircon: 66.7% ZrO2+HfO2 >90% Liberation. The non-magnetic fraction was submitted for XRF analysis and minerals determined as follows: zircon: ZrO2+HfO2/0.667 and HiTi leucoxene: TiO2/0.94.
5 HiTi leucoxene and rutile (%) combined for Night Train at a >90% TiO2 (as one assemblage sample utilised=> 90% rutile and HiTi leucoxene), HiTi leucoxene for Thunderbird > 94% TiO2
6 The contained in-situ tonnes derived from HM and material tonnes from information in the Mineral Resource tables.
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SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCE FOR DAMPIER PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (in-situ tonnes)
| SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCE FOR | SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCE FOR | DAMPIER PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (in-situ tonnes) |
|---|---|---|
| Summary of Mineral Resource1,2,3 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) |
In-situ Tonnes4 | |
| In-situ Total HM6 Zircon HiTi Leuc5 Leucoxene Ilmenite Total VHM (Million Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) |
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| Thunderbird (low-grade) |
Measured 3.0 510 Indicated 3.0 2,120 Inferred 3.0 600 |
45 3,600 1,000 1,000 12,000 17,700 140 11,800 3,800 4,300 39,100 59,000 38 3,200 1,000 1,200 10,500 15,900 |
| Total 3.0 3,230 |
223 18,600 5,900 6,500 61,700 92,600 |
|
| Night Train (low-grade) |
Inferred 1.2 130 |
4.2 560 220 1,900 900 3,590 |
| Total 1.2 130 |
4.2 560 220 1,900 900 3,590 |
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| All Dampier Project (low grade cut-off) |
Measured 3.0 3.0 Various 510 Indicated 2,120 Inferred 730 |
45 3,600 1,000 1000 12,000 17,700 140 11,800 3,800 4,300 39,100 59,000 42 3,760 1,220 3,100 11,400 19,490 |
| Total Various 3,360 |
227 19,160 6,020 8,400 62,600 96,190 |
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| Thunderbird (high-grade) |
Measured 7.5 220 Indicated 7.5 640 Inferred 7.5 180 |
32 2,300 700 600 8,400 12,000 76 5,800 1,800 1,600 21,000 30,200 20 1,600 500 500 5,600 8,200 |
| Total 7.5 1,050 |
127 9,700 3,000 2,700 35,000 50,400 |
|
| Night Train (high-grade) |
Inferred 2.0 50 |
3.0 420 170 1,500 540 2,600 |
| Total 2.0 50 |
3.0 420 170 1,500 540 2,600 |
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| All Dampier Project (high grade cut-off) |
Measured 7.5 7.5 Various 220 Indicated 640 Inferred 230 |
32 2,300 700 600 8,400 12,000 76 5,800 1,800 1,600 21,000 30,200 23 2,020 670 2,000 6,140 10,800 |
| Total Various 1,090 |
130 10,120 3,170 4,200 35,540 53,000 |
1 Night Train: The Mineral Resource estimate was prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer to ASX announcement 31 January 2019 for further details including Table 1. The Night Train Mineral Resource reported above 1.2% heavy mineral (HM) cut-off is inclusive of (not additional to) the Mineral Resource reported above 2.0% HM cut-off. Thunderbird: The Mineral Resource estimate was prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer to ASX announcement 5 July 2016 for further details including Table 1. The Dampier Project Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of (not additional to) Ore Reserves. Thunderbird: The Mineral Resource reported above 3.0% HM cut-off is inclusive of (not additional to) the Mineral Resource reported above 7.5% HM cut-off.
2 Total HM is within the 38µm to 1mm size fraction and reported as a percentage of the total material, slimes is the -38µm fraction and oversize is the +1mm fraction.
3 Tonnes and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy and confidence level of the estimate, thus the sum of columns may not equal.
4 The contained in-situ tonnes for the valuable heavy minerals were derived from information from the Mineral Resource tables. The in-situ assemblage grade is determined by multiplying the percentage of HM by the percentage of each valuable heavy mineral within the heavy mineral assemblage at the resource block model scale.
5 HiTi leucoxene and rutile (%) combined for Night Train at a >90% TiO2 (as one assemblage sample utilised=> 90% Rutile and HiTi leucoxene), HiTi leucoxene for Thunderbird > 94% TiO2
6 The contained in-situ tonnes derived from HM and material tonnes from information in the Mineral Resource tables
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SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCES FOR THE ENEABBA PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (in-situ assemblage)
| Summary of Mineral Resource1,2 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) |
Summary of Mineral Resource1,2 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) |
In-situ Total HM12 Total HM Grade (Thousand Tonnes) (%) |
In-situ Assemblage11 Zircon Rutile Leuco- xene Ilme- nite Over size Slimes (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yandanooka 4,6,8 Measured 1.4 2.6 Indicated 1.4 57.7 Inferred 1.4 0.4 Total 1.4 60.8 |
112 4.3 1,726 3.0 7 1.5 |
0.44 0.09 0.10 3.08 11.3 15 0.37 0.11 0.11 2.08 11.4 15 0.16 0.05 0.07 1.01 21.9 20 |
|
| Total 1.4 60.8 |
1,845 3.0 |
0.37 0.11 0.11 2.11 11.5 15 |
|
| Durack4,6,7, 8 |
Indicated 1.4 20.7 Inferred 1.4 5.6 |
600 2.9 148 2.6 |
0.40 0.09 0.11 2.07 14.7 14 0.37 0.07 0.19 1.68 18.3 16 |
| Total 1.4 26.3 |
748 2.8 |
0.39 0.08 0.13 1.99 15.5 14 |
|
| Drummond Crossing3,4, 6,8 |
Indicated 1.4 35.5 Inferred 1.4 3.3 |
838 2.4 77 2.3 |
0.33 0.24 0.08 1.26 7.7 14 0.26 0.21 0.06 1.31 7.2 12 |
| Total 1.4 38.8 |
915 2.4 |
0.33 0.24 0.08 1.26 7.7 14 |
|
| Robbs Cross5,6,8 |
Indicated 1.4 14.0 Inferred 1.4 3.8 |
261 1.9 77 2.0 |
0.27 0.24 0.09 0.88 6.2 6 0.29 0.22 0.08 1.02 8.1 6 |
| Total 1.4 17.8 |
338 1.9 |
0.28 0.23 0.09 0.91 6.6 6 |
|
| Thomson5,8 , |
Inferred 1.4 26 |
516 2.0 |
0.38 0.28 0.11 0.85 6.9 18 |
| Total 1.4 26 |
516 2.0 |
0.38 0.28 0.11 0.85 6.9 18 |
|
| West Mine North3,4,6,9 |
Indicated 2.0 10.2 Inferred 2.0 1.8 |
748 7.3 48 2.7 |
0.43 0.48 0.13 3.51 2.3 11 0.25 0.23 0.06 1.31 3.0 17 |
| Total 2.0 12.0 |
796 6.6 |
0.40 0.44 0.12 3.18 2.4 12 |
|
| Ellengail3,4, 9,10 |
Indicated 2.0 6.5 Inferred 2.0 5.3 |
346 5.3 218 4.1 |
0.53 0.43 0.55 3.49 3.2 15 0.41 0.34 0.35 2.55 2.5 15 |
| Total 2.0 11.8 |
565 4.8 |
0.47 0.39 0.46 3.07 2.9 15 |
|
| Total | Measured 1.4 Various Various 2.6 Indicated 144.6 Inferred 46.0 |
112 4.3 4,519 3.1 1,091 2.4 |
0.44 0.09 0.10 3.08 11 15 0.37 0.19 0.12 1.92 9 14 0.36 0.24 0.14 1.21 8 16 |
| Total Various 193.3 |
5,723 3.0 |
0.36 0.20 0.13 1.77 9 14 |
1The Mineral Resource estimates were prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer 03 October 2018 ASX announcement for Yandanooka, Durack, Drummond Crossing, West Mine North and Ellengail. Refer to December 2017 Quarterly Activities Report for Robbs Cross and Thomson deposits for further details
2All tonnages and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative uncertainty of the estimate, thus the sums of columns may not equal.
3Total heavy mineral (HM) %: Samples from 1989 and 1996 (Drummond Crossing, Ellengail and West Mine North) were analysed using a -75 µm slimes / +2 mm oversize screen. Separation of HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.84 g/ml) from the -710µm+75µm fraction.
4Total HM %: RGC samples from 1998 and Iluka samples (Drummond Crossing, Durack, Ellengail, West Mine North and Yandanooka) were analysed using a -53 µm slimes / +2 mm oversize screen. Separation of total HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.90 g/ml) from the -710µm+53µm fraction.
5Total HM %: Samples from Robbs Cross and Thomson analysed by Diamantina Laboratories in Perth using a -45 µm slimes / +1 mm oversize screen (method DIA_HLS_45µm_1mm). Separation of total HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.96g/ml) from the -45 µm+1mm fraction.
6Total HM %: Samples from Drummond Crossing, Durack, West Mine North and Yandanooka were analysed by Western Geolabs in Perth using a -53 µm slimes / +1 mm oversize screen. Separation of total HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.96 g/ml) from the +53µm-1mm fraction.
7Reported below an upper cut-off grade of 35% slimes.
8Estimates of mineral assemblage are presented as percentages of the total HM component of the deposit, as determined by QEMSCANTM analysis. For the TiO2 minerals specific breakpoints are used to distinguish between rutile (>95% TiO2), leucoxene (85-95% TiO2) and ilmenite (<55-85% TiO2).
9At West Mine North and Ellengail mineral assemblage data determined by Iluka using Method 4 (HM concentrate is separated into magnetics and non-magnetics) was used with the Sheffield QEMSCAN[TM] data
10At Ellengail mineral assemblage data determined by Iluka using Method 3 (magnetic separation and XRF) was used with the Sheffield QEMSCANTM data and Iluka Method 4
11The in-situ assemblage grade is determined by multiplying the percentage of HM by the percentage of each valuable heavy mineral within the heavy mineral assemblage at the resource block model scale.
12 The contained in-situ tonnes derived from HM and material tonnes from information in the Mineral Resource tables
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SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCE FOR ENEABBA PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (HM assemblage)
| Summary of Mineral Resource1,2 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material In-situ Total HM11 Total HM Grade Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (%) |
Summary of Mineral Resource1,2 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material In-situ Total HM11 Total HM Grade Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (%) |
HM Assemblage8,9,10 Zircon Rutile Leuco- xene Ilme- nite Over size Slimes (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Yandanooka 4,6,8 Measured 1.4 2.6 112 4.3 Indicated 1.4 57.7 1,726 3.0 Inferred 1.4 0.4 7 1.5 Total 1.4 60.8 1,845 3.0 |
10 2.1 2.3 72 11.3 15 12 3.6 3.7 69 11.4 15 11 3.0 4.4 68 21.9 20 |
|
| Total 1.4 60.8 1,845 3.0 |
12 3.5 3.6 70 11.5 15 |
|
| Durack4,6,7, 8 |
Indicated 1.4 20.7 600 2.9 Inferred 1.4 5.6 148 2.6 |
14 2.9 3.7 71 14.7 14 14 2.6 7.4 64 18.3 16 |
| Total 1.4 26.3 748 2.8 |
14 2.9 4.4 70 15.5 14 |
|
| Drummond Crossing3,4, 6,8 |
Indicated 1.4 35.5 838 2.4 Inferred 1.4 3.3 77 2.3 |
14 10.3 3.4 53 7.7 14 11 9.0 2.7 56 7.2 12 |
| Total 1.4 38.8 915 2.4 |
14 10.2 3.4 54 7.7 14 |
|
| Robbs Cross5,6,8 |
Indicated 1.4 14.0 261 1.9 Inferred 1.4 3.8 77 2.0 |
15 12.7 5.0 47 6.2 6 14 10.9 4.1 50 8.1 6 |
| Total 1.4 17.8 338 1.9 |
15 12.3 4.8 48 6.6 6 |
|
| Thomson5,8 | Inferred 1.4 26 516 2.0 |
19 13.8 5.4 42 6.9 18 |
| Total 1.4 26 516 2.0 |
19 13.8 5.4 42 6.9 18 |
|
| West Mine North3,4,6,9 |
Indicated 2.0 10.2 748 7.3 Inferred 2.0 1.8 48 2.7 |
6 6.5 1.8 48 2.3 11 9 8.6 2.1 50 3.0 17 |
| Total 2.0 12.0 796 6.6 |
6 6.6 1.8 48 2.4 12 |
|
| Ellengail3,4, 9,10 |
Indicated 2.0 6.5 346 5.3 Inferred 2.0 5.3 218 4.1 |
10 8.0 10.4 66 3.2 15 10 8.2 8.4 62 2.5 15 |
| Total 2.0 11.8 565 4.8 |
10 8.1 9.6 64 2.9 15 |
|
| Total | Measured 1.4 Various Various 2.6 112 4.3 Indicated 144.6 4,519 3.1 Inferred 46.0 1,091 2.4 |
10 2.1 2.3 72 11 15 12 6.1 3.9 62 9 14 15 10.3 5.8 51 8 16 |
| Total Various 193.3 5,723 3.0 |
12 6.8 4.2 60 9 14 |
1 The Mineral Resource estimates were prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer 03 October 2018 ASX announcement for Yandanooka, Durack, Drummond Crossing, West Mine North and Ellengail. Refer to December 2017 Quarterly Activities Report for Robbs Cross and Thomson deposits for further details
2All tonnages and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative uncertainty of the estimate, thus the sums of columns may not equal.
3Total heavy mineral (HM) %: Samples from 1989 and 1996 (Drummond Crossing, Ellengail and West Mine North) were analysed using a -75µm slimes / +2 mm oversize screen. Separation of HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.84 g/ml) from the -710µm+75µm fraction.
4Total HM %: RGC samples from 1998 and Iluka samples (Drummond Crossing, Durack, Ellengail, West Mine North and Yandanooka) were analysed using a -53 µm slimes / +2 mm oversize screen. Separation of total HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.90 g/ml) from the -710µm+53µm fraction.
5Total HM %: Samples from Robbs Cross and Thomson analysed by Diamantina Laboratories in Perth using a -45µm slimes / +1mm oversize screen (method DIA_HLS_45µm_1mm). Separation of total HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.96g/ml) from the -45 µm+1mm fraction.
6Total HM %: Samples from Drummond Crossing, Durack, West Mine North and Yandanooka were analysed by Western Geolabs in Perth using a -53 µm slimes / +1 mm oversize screen. Separation of total HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.96g/ml) from the +53µm-1mm fraction.
7Reported below an upper cut-off grade of 35% slimes.
8Estimates of mineral assemblage are presented as percentages of the total HM component of the deposit, as determined by QEMSCANTM analysis. For the TiO2 minerals specific breakpoints are used to distinguish between rutile (>95% TiO2), leucoxene (85-95% TiO2) and ilmenite (<55-85% TiO2).
9At West Mine North and Ellengail mineral assemblage data determined by Iluka using Method 4 (HM concentrate is separated into magnetics and non-magnetics) was used with the Sheffield QEMSCAN[TM] data
10At Ellengail mineral assemblage data determined by Iluka using Method 3 (magnetic separation and XRF analysis) was used with the Sheffield QEMSCANTM data and Iluka Method 4 data
11 The contained in-situ tonnes derived from HM and material tonnes from information in the Mineral Resource tables
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SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCE FOR ENEABBA PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (in-situ tonnes)
| Summary of Mineral Resource1,2,3 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) |
Summary of Mineral Resource1,2,3 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) |
In-situ Tonnes |
|---|---|---|
| In-situ Total HM11 Zircon Rutile Leucoxene Ilmenite Total VHM (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) |
||
| Yandanooka, 4,6,8 |
Measured 1.4 2.6 Indicated 1.4 57.7 Inferred 1.4 0.4 |
112 12 2 3 81 98 1,726 212 63 63 1,197 1,535 7 1 0.2 0.3 4 6 |
| Total 1.4 60.8 |
1,845 224 65 66 1,283 1,639 |
|
| Durack4,6,7,8 | Indicated 1.4 20.7 Inferred 1.4 5.6 |
600 82 18 22 429 551 148 21 4 11 95 130 |
| Total 1.4 26.3 |
748 104 21 33 523 681 |
|
| Drummond Crossing3,4, 6,8 |
Indicated 1.4 35.5 Inferred 1.4 3.3 |
838 118 86 29 447 680 77 9 7 2 43 61 |
| Total 1.4 38.8 |
915 127 93 31 490 741 |
|
| Robbs Cross5,6,8 |
Indicated 1.4 14.0 Inferred 1.4 3.8 |
261 38 33 13 123 208 77 11 8 3 39 61 |
| Total 1.4 17.8 |
338 50 41 16 162 269 |
|
| Thomson5,8 | Inferred 1.4 26 |
516 97 71 28 219 415 |
| Total 1.4 26 |
516 97 71 28 219 415 |
|
| West Mine North3,4,6,9 |
Indicated 2.0 10.2 Inferred 2.0 1.8 |
748 44 49 13 359 465 48 5 4 1 24 34 |
| Total 2.0 12.0 |
796 48 53 14 383 498 |
|
| Ellengail3,4,9,1 | Indicated 2.0 6.5 Inferred 2.0 5.3 |
346 34 28 36 227 325 218 22 18 18 136 193 |
| Total 2.0 11.8 |
565 56 46 54 363 519 |
|
| Total | Measured 1.4 Various Various 2.6 Indicated 144.6 Inferred 46.0 |
112 12 2 3 81 98 4,519 529 276 176 2,782 3,764 1,091 165 113 64 559 900 |
| Total Various 193.3 |
5,723 705 392 242 3,423 4,762 |
1 The Mineral Resource estimates were prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer 03 October 2018 ASX announcement for Yandanooka, Durack, Drummond Crossing, West Mine North and Ellengail. Refer to December 2017 Quarterly Activities Report for Robbs Cross and Thomson deposits for further details
2All tonnages and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative uncertainty of the estimate, thus the sums of columns may not equal.
3Total heavy mineral (HM) %: Samples from 1989 and 1996 (Drummond Crossing, Ellengail and West Mine North) were analysed using a -75µm slimes / +2mm oversize screen. Separation of HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.84 g/ml) from the -710µm+75µm fraction.
4Total HM %: RGC samples from 1998 and Iluka samples (Drummond Crossing, Durack, Ellengail, West Mine North and Yandanooka) were analysed using a -53 µm slimes / +2 mm oversize screen. Separation of total HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.90 g/ml) from the -710µm+53µm fraction.
5Total HM %: Samples from Robbs Cross and Thomson analysed by Diamantina Laboratories in Perth using a -45 µm slimes / +1 mm oversize screen (method DIA_HLS_45µm_1mm). Separation of total HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.96g/ml) from the -45 µm+1mm fraction.
6Total HM %: Samples from Drummond Crossing, Durack, West Mine North and Yandanooka were analysed by Western Geolabs in Perth using a -53µm slimes / +1mm oversize screen. Separation of total HM% was by heavy liquid TBE (density 2.96 g/ml) from the +53µm-1mm fraction.
7Reported below an upper cut-off grade of 35% slimes.
8Estimates of mineral assemblage are presented as percentages of the total HM) component of the deposit, as determined by QEMSCANTM analysis. For the TiO2 minerals specific breakpoints are used to distinguish between rutile (>95% TiO2), leucoxene (85-95% TiO2) and ilmenite (<55-85% TiO2).
9At West Mine North and Ellengail mineral assemblage data determined by Iluka using Method 4 (HM concentrate is separated into magnetics and non-magnetics) was used with the Sheffield QEMSCAN[TM] data
10At Ellengail mineral assemblage data determined by Iluka using Method 3 (magnetic separation and XRF analysis) was used with the Sheffield QEMSCANTM data and Iluka Method 4 data
11 The contained in-situ tonnes derived from HM and material tonnes from information in the Mineral Resource tables
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McCALLS PROJECT MINERAL RESOURCES
| McCALLS PROJECT MINERAL RESOURCES | McCALLS PROJECT MINERAL RESOURCES | McCALLS PROJECT MINERAL RESOURCES |
|---|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCES FOR McCALLS PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (in-situ assemblage) | ||
| Summary of Mineral Resources1,2,3,4 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material In-situ Total HM6 Total HM Grade Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) (Million Tonnes) (%) McCalls Indicated 1.1 1,630 23.3 1.4 Inferred 1.1 1,980 24.4 1.2 Total 1.1 3,600 47.7 1.3 |
In-situ Assemblage5, 6 Zircon Rutile Leuco- xene Ilme- nite Over size Slimes (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) 0.07 0.05 0.04 1.10 1.1 21 0.06 0.05 0.04 1.00 1.1 26 |
|
| Total 1.1 3,600 47.7 1.3 |
0.07 0.05 0.04 1.05 1.1 24 |
|
| Mindarra Springs7 |
Inferred 1.1 2,200 36.3 1.6 |
0.07 0.01 0.05 1.32 5.1 20 |
| Total 1.1 2,200 36.3 1.6 |
0.07 0.01 0.05 1.32 5.1 20 |
|
| Total | Indicated 1.1 1,630 23.3 1.4 Inferred 1.1 4,180 60.7 1.5 |
0.07 0.05 0.04 1.10 1.1 21 0.07 0.03 0.05 1.17 3.2 23 |
| Total 1.1 5,800 84.0 1.4 |
0.07 0.03 0.04 1.15 2.6 22 |
SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCES FOR McCALLS PROJECT AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (HM assemblage) Summary of Mineral Resources[1,2,3,4,7]
| Deposit McCalls |
Mineral Resource Cut off Material In-situ Total HM6 Total HM Grade Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) (Million Tonnes) (%) Indicated 1.1 1,630 23.3 1.4 Inferred 1.1 1,980 24.4 1.2 |
HM Assemblage5, 6 Zircon Rutile Leuco- xene Ilme- nite Over size Slimes (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) 5.2 3.3 2.8 77 1.1 21 5.0 3.8 3.2 81 1.1 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Total 1.1 3,600 47.7 1.3 |
5.1 3.6 3.0 79 1.1 24 |
|
| Mindarra Springs7 |
Inferred 1.1 2,200 36.3 1.6 |
4.2 0.9 3.1 80 5.1 20 |
| Total 1.1 2,200 36.3 1.6 |
4.2 0.9 3.1 80 5.1 20 |
|
| Total | Indicated 1.1 1,630 23.3 1.4 Inferred 1.1 4,180 60.7 1.5 |
5.2 3.3 2.8 77 1.1 21 4.5 2.1 3.2 81 3.2 23 |
| Total 1.1 5,800 84.0 1.4 |
4.7 2.4 3.1 79 2.6 22 |
1The Mineral Resource estimates for McCalls and Mindarra Springs were prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer to ASX announcement 03 October 2018
2All tonnages and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative uncertainty of the estimate, thus the sums of columns may not equal
3Total heavy mineral (HM) is within the 45µm to 1mm size fraction and reported as a percentage of the total material, slimes is the -45µm fraction and oversize is the +1mm fraction
4Reported below an upper cut-off grade of 35% slimes
5Estimates of mineral assemblage (Sheffield) are presented as percentages of the total HM) component of the deposit, as determined by QEMSCANTM analysis. For the TiO2 minerals specific breakpoints are used to distinguish between rutile (>95% TiO2), leucoxene (85-95% TiO2) and ilmenite (<55-85% TiO2). Estimates of mineral assemblage (BHP) HM assemblage determination was by magnetic separation and observation (grain-counting)
6 The contained in-situ tonnes derived from HM and material tonnes from information in the Mineral Resource tables
7Excludes Mineral Resources within the Mogumber Nature Reserve
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SHEFFIELD MINERAL RESOURCES FOR McCALLS PROJECT AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (in-situ tonnes)
| Summary of Mineral Resources1,2,3,4 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) |
Summary of Mineral Resources1,2,3,4 Deposit Mineral Resource Cut off Material Category (Total HM%) (Million Tonnes) |
In-situ Tonnes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-situ Total HM7 Zircon (Million Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) |
Rutile Leucoxene Ilmenite Total VHM (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) (Thousand Tonnes) |
||
| McCalls | Indicated 1.1 1,630 Inferred 1.1 1,980 |
23.3 1,210 24.4 1,210 |
770 650 17,940 20,570 930 790 19,790 22,720 |
| Total 1.1 3,600 |
47.7 2,430 |
1,700 1,430 37,730 43,290 |
|
| Mindarra Springs8 |
Inferred 1.1 2,200 |
36.3 1,520 |
320 1,130 29,080 32,050 |
| Total 1.1 2,200 |
36.3 1,520 |
320 1,130 29,080 32,050 |
|
| Total | Indicated 1.1 1,630 Inferred 1.1 4,180 |
23.3 1,210 60.7 2,740 |
770 650 17,940 20,570 1,250 1,920 48,860 54,770 |
| Total 1.1 5,800 |
84.0 3,950 |
2,020 2,570 66,810 75,340 |
1The Mineral Resource estimates for McCalls and Mindarra Springs were prepared by Optiro Pty Ltd and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012) refer to ASX announcement 03 October 2018
2All tonnages and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative uncertainty of the estimate, thus the sums of columns may not equal
3Total heavy mineral (HM) is within the 45µm to 1mm size fraction and reported as a percentage of the total material, slimes is the -45µm fraction and oversize is the +1mm fraction
4Reported below an upper cut-off grade of 35% slimes
5Estimates of mineral assemblage (Sheffield) are presented as percentages of the total HM component of the deposit, as determined by QEMSCANTM analysis. For the TiO2 minerals specific breakpoints are used to distinguish between rutile (>95% TiO2), leucoxene (85-95% TiO2) and ilmenite (<55-85% TiO2). Estimates of mineral assemblage (BHP) HM assemblage determination was by magnetic separation and observation (grain-counting)
6The in-situ assemblage grade is determined by multiplying the percentage of HM by the percentage of each valuable heavy mineral within the heavy mineral assemblage at the resource block model scale
7The contained in-situ tonnes derived from HM and material tonnes from information in the Mineral Resource tables
8Excludes mineralisation within the Mogumber Nature Reserve
GOVERNANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROLS
Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve are compiled by qualified Sheffield personnel and/or independent consultants following industry standard methodology and techniques. The underlying data, methodology, techniques and assumptions on which estimates are prepared are subject to internal peer review by senior Company personnel, as is JORC compliance. Where deemed necessary or appropriate, estimates are reviewed by independent consultants. Competent Persons named by the Company are members of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and/or the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the JORC Code 2012.
COMPETENT PERSONS AND COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Seb Gray, a Competent Person who is a Member of Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). Mr Seb Gray is a full-time employee of Sheffield Resources Ltd and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Seb Gray consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
The Company’s Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Statement is based on information first reported in previous ASX announcements by the Company. These announcements are listed below and are available to view on Sheffield’s website www.sheffieldresources.com.au. Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves reported for the Dampier Project and Mineral Resources reported for the Eneabba and McCalls Projects, are prepared and disclosed under the JORC Code 2012. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant original market announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant original market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.
The information in this report that relates to the estimation of the Ore Reserve is based on information compiled by Mr Per Scrimshaw, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Scrimshaw is employed by Entech Pty Ltd and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Scrimshaw consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
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The information in this report that relates to the estimation of the Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Mrs Christine Standing, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mrs Standing is a full-time employee of Optiro Pty Ltd and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which she is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mrs Standing consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on her information in the form and context in which it appears.
The information in this report that relates to the Thunderbird Mineral Resource is based on information compiled under the guidance of Mr Mark Teakle, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Teakle is a full-time employee of Sheffield Resources Ltd and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Teakle consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
The Competent Persons for reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves in the relevant original market announcements are listed below. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the relevant original market announcement.
Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012):
| Item | Item | Report title | Report title | Report Date | Report Date | Competent Person(s) |
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| Thunderbird Ore Reserve | Thunderbird 10% Ore Reserve Increase | 31 July 2019 | P. Scrimshaw | |||
| Thunderbird Mineral Resource | Sheffield Doubles Measured Mineral Resource at Thunderbird |
05 July 2016 | M. Teakle, C. Standing |
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| Night Train Mineral Resource | High Grade Maiden Mineral Resource at Night Train |
31 January 2019 | C. Standing | |||
| Robbs Cross Mineral Resource | Quarterly Activities Report for The Period Ended 31 December 2017 |
30 January 2018 | C. Standing | |||
| Thomson Mineral Resource | Quarterly Activities Report for The Period Ended 31 December 2017 |
30 January 2018 | C. Standing | |||
| Yandanooka Mineral Resource | Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement |
03 October 2018 | C. Standing | |||
| Durack Mineral Resource | Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement |
03 October 2018 | C. Standing | |||
| Drummond Crossing Mineral Resource | Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement |
03 October 2018 | C. Standing | |||
| West Mine North Mineral Resource | Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement |
03 October 2018 | C. Standing | |||
| Ellengail Mineral Resource | Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement |
03 October 2018 | C. Standing | |||
| McCalls Mineral Resource | Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement |
03 October 2018 | C. Standing | |||
| Mindarra Springs Mineral Resource | Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement |
03 October 2018 | C. Standing | |||
| Item | Name | Company | Professional Affiliation | |||
| Exploration Results | Mr Seb Gray | Sheffield Resources | MAIG | |||
| Exploration Results | Mr David Archer | Sheffield Resources | MAIG | |||
| Mineral Resource Reporting | Mr Mark Teakle | Sheffield Resources | MAIG, MAusIMM | |||
| Mineral Resource Estimation | Mrs Christine Standing | Optiro | MAIG, MAusIMM | |||
| Ore Reserve | Mr Per Scrimshaw | Entech | MAusIMM |
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Directors’ Report
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SUPPORTING INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER ASX LISTING RULES, CHAPTER 5
The supporting information below is required, under Chapter 5 of the ASX Listing Rules, to be included in market announcements reporting estimates of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
Refer to the Sheffield ASX Release ‘MINERAL RESOURCE AND ORE RESERVE STATEMENT’ released on the 24 September 2019. This can be found on the company’s website www.sheffieldreseources.com.au.
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED INFORMATION
This report includes information that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2012 and a Bankable Feasibility Study. The information was extracted from the Company’s previous ASX announcements as follows:
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Quarterly Activities Report: “QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020” 21 January 2021
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Quarterly Activities Report: “QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020” 13 October 2020
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Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement: “MINERAL RESOURCE AND ORE RESERVE STATEMENT” 24 September 2019
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Quarterly Activities Report June 30, 2019 “QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2019” 31 July 2019
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Thunderbird Ore Reserve Update: “THUNDERBIRD ORE RESERVE UPDATE” 31 July 2019
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Thunderbird BFS Update: “BFS UPDATE MATERIALLY REDUCES CAPITAL”, 31 July 2019
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Night Train Inferred Resource and Mineral Assemblage results “HIGH GRADE MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE AT NIGHT TRAIN” 31 January 2019
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Yandanooka, Durack, Drummond Crossing, West Mine North, Ellengail, McCalls and Mindarra Springs Resource Estimates and including Mineral Resource and Ore Statement “MINERAL RESOURCE AND RESERVE STATEMENT” 03 October, 2018
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Thomson and Robbs Cross Mineral Resources: “QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017” 30 January, 2018
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Thunderbird Mineral Resource: “SHEFFIELD DOUBLES MEASURED MINERAL RESOURCE AT THUNDERBIRD” 5 July, 2016
These announcements are available to view on Sheffield’s website www.sheffieldresources.com.au.
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, Ore Reserves and the Bankable Feasibility Study, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the relevant original market announcements.
FORWARD LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
The contents of this report reflect various technical and economic conditions at the time of writing. Given the nature of the resources industry, these conditions can change significantly over relatively short periods of time. Consequently, actual results may vary from those contained in this report.
Some statements in this report regarding estimates or future events are forward-looking statements. They include indications of, and guidance on, future earnings, cash flow, costs and financial performance. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements preceded by words such as “planned”, “expected”, “projected”, “estimated”, “may”, “scheduled”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “potential”, "predict", "foresee", "proposed", "aim", "target", "opportunity", “could”, “nominal”, “conceptual” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements, opinions and estimates included in this report are based on assumptions and contingencies which are subject to change without notice, as are statements about market and industry trends, which are based on interpretations of current market conditions. Forward-looking statements are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied on as a guarantee of future performance. Forward-looking statements may be affected by a range of variables that could cause actual results to differ from estimated results and may cause the Company’s actual performance and financial results in future periods to materially differ from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements. So there can be no assurance that actual outcomes will not materially differ from these forwardlooking statements.
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
As lead auditor for the review of the consolidated financial report of Sheffield Resources Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2020, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:
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a) the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and
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b) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
Perth, Western Australia N G Neill 15 February 2021 Partner
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Half Year Ended 31 December 2020
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| Notes Continuing operations Other Income Employee benefits expense Corporate expenses 2 Results from operating activities Net financing income Net loss before income tax Income tax benefit Loss for the period Other comprehensive income Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Total comprehensive loss for the half year Basic loss per share (cents per share) Diluted loss per share (cents per share) |
Consolidated 31 December 2020 $’000 31 December 2019 $’000 |
|---|---|
| 188 56 (1,216) (2,867) (402) (3,077) |
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| (1,430) (5,888) |
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| (27) (37) |
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| (1,457) (5,925) - - |
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| (1,457) (5,925) |
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| - - |
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| (1,457) (5,925) |
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| (0.43) (2.08) (0.43) (2.08) |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at 31 December 2020
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| Notes Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Other non-current assets 3 Plant and equipment 4 Right of use asset 4 Deferred exploration and evaluation expenditure 5 Mine development 4 Total Non-Current Assets Total Assets Liabilities Current Liabilities Trade and other payables 6 Interest bearing liabilities Provisions Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Interest bearing liabilities Provisions Total non-current liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Equity Issued capital 7 Reserves Accumulated losses Total Equity |
31 December 2020 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 |
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| 12,932 7,083 684 500 |
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| 13,616 7,583 |
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| 3,364 3,364 3,477 3,719 1,358 1,393 10,642 10,137 68,622 64,979 |
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| 87,463 83,592 |
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| 101,079 91,175 |
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| 1,190 2,576 20 19 117 205 |
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| 1,327 2,800 |
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| 1,482 1,492 226 63 |
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| 1,708 1,555 |
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| 3,035 4,355 |
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| 98,044 86,820 |
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| 133,098 120,559 11,265 11,123 (46,319) (44,862) |
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| 98,044 86,820 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the Half Year Ended 31 December 2020
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| Accumulated | ||||
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| Issued Capital | Losses | Reserves | Total Equity | |
| $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | |
| Balance at 1 July 2019 | 99,469 | (36,492) | 9,663 | 72,640 |
| Loss for the period | - | (5,925) | - | (5,925) |
| Total comprehensive loss for the period | - | (5,925) | - | (5,925) |
| Shares issued during the period | 18,000 | - | - | 18,000 |
| Share issue costs | (1,372) | - | - | (1,372) |
| Share-based payments | 1,462 | - | 1,456 | 2,918 |
| Balance at 31 December 2019 | 117,559 | (42,417) | 11,119 | 86,261 |
| Balance at 1 July 2020 Loss for the period Total comprehensive loss for the period Shares issued during the period and options exercised Share issue costs Share-based payments Balance at 31 December 2020 |
Issued Capital Accumulated Losses Reserves Total Equity |
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| $ $ $ $ 120,559 (44,862) 11,123 86,820 - (1,457) - (1,457) |
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| - (1,457) - (1,457) 12,882 - - 12,882 (343) - - (343) - - 142 142 |
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| 133,098 (46,319) 11,265 98,044 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the Half Year Ended 31 December 2020
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| Consolidated | |||
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| 31 December | 31 | December | |
| 2020 | 2019 | ||
| $’000 | $’000 | ||
| Inflows/(Outflows) | |||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Receipts from customers | - | 2 | |
| Payments to suppliers and employees | (2,073) | (2,088) | |
| Interest received | 31 | 32 | |
| Net cash (outflows) from operating activities | (2,042) | (2,054) | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Payments for exploration and evaluation expenditure | (477) | (937) | |
| Payments for development expenditure | (3,781) | (3,266) | |
| Payments for debt service costs | (414) | (1,958) | |
| Payments for plant and equipment | (8) | - | |
| Payments for guarantees | - | (67) | |
| Return of guarantees | 41 | - | |
| Proceeds from disposal of assets | - | 5 | |
| Net cash (outflows) from investing activities | (4,639) | (6,223) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Proceeds from issue of shares and exercise of options | 12,882 | 18,000 | |
| Payments for share issue costs | (343) | (1,412) | |
| Repayment of finance lease | (9) | (79) | |
| Net cash inflows from financing activities | 12,530 | 16,509 | |
| Net increase in cash held | 5,849 | 8,232 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 7,083 | 2,698 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 12,932 | 10,930 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2020
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NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Statement of compliance
The half year consolidated financial statements are general purpose financial statements prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, applicable accounting standards including AASB 134 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’, Accounting Interpretations and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’). Compliance with AASB 134 ensures compliance with IAS 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’.
This condensed half year financial report does 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 Group as in the full financial report.
It is recommended that this financial report be read in conjunction with the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2020 and any public announcements made by Sheffield Resources Limited during the half year in accordance with continuous disclosure requirements arising under the Corporations Act 2001 and the ASX Listing Rules.
Basis of preparation
The half year report has been prepared on a historical cost basis. Cost is based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The company is domiciled in Australia and all amounts are presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.
For the purpose of preparing the interim report, the half year has been treated as a discrete reporting period.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period.
Significant accounting judgments and key estimates
The preparation of half year financial report requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Except as described below, in preparing this half year financial report, the significant judgments made by management in applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial report for the year ended 30 June 2020.
Accounting policies and method of computation
The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period. These accounting policies are consistent with Australian Accounting Standards and with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Adoption of new and revised standards
In the period ended 31 December 2020, the Directors have reviewed all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to the Group and effective for the current reporting period. As a result of this review, the Directors have determined that there is no material impact of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on the Group and, therefore, no material change is necessary to Group accounting policies.
The Directors have also reviewed all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted for the period ended 31 December 2020. As a result of this review the Directors have determined that there is no material impact of the Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted to the Group and, therefore, no change is necessary to Group accounting policies.
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2020
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NOTE 2: CORPORATE EXPENSES
| Accounting fees Legal fees Conferences and seminars Operating lease variable outgoings Consultancy fees Depreciation – non-mine assets Depreciation – right of use assets Other NOTE 3: OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS Transaction costs1 |
Consolidated 31 December 2020 31 December 2019 $’000 $’000 - 22 19 35 1 18 51 56 (54) 2,123 250 259 35 163 100 401 402 3,077 Consolidated |
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| 31 December 2020 30 June 2020 |
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| $’000 $’000 3,364 3,364 |
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| 3,364 3,364 |
1 The amount relates to transaction costs that are directly attributable to the establishment of the funding facilities negotiated for the Thunderbird Project. These amounts will be reclassified to borrowings upon drawdown of the facilities.
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2020
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NOTE 4: PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, RIGHT OF USE ASSET AND MINE DEVELOPMENT
| Consolidated | Plant and | Right of Use | Mine | Total |
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| Equipment | Assets | Development | ||
| As at 31 December 2020 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 |
| At cost | 4,899 | 1,393 | 68,622 | 74,914 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (1,422) | (35) | - | (1,457) |
| Closing carrying amount | 3,477 | 1,358 | 68,622 | 73,457 |
| Reconciliation of carrying | ||||
| amounts: | ||||
| Balance at 1 July 2020 | 3,719 | 1,393 | 64,979 | 70,091 |
| Additions | 8 | - | 3,473 | 3,481 |
| Transfers between asset classes | - | - | - | - |
| Capitalisation of research and | - | - | - | - |
| development grant | ||||
| Additions to mine rehabilitation | - | - | 170 | 170 |
| asset | ||||
| Depreciation expense | (250) | (35) | - | (285) |
| Balance at 31 December 2020 | 3,477 | 1,358 | 68,622 | 73,457 |
| Plant & | Right of Use | Mine | Total | |
| Equipment | Assets | Development | ||
| As at 30 June 2020 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 |
| At cost | 4,891 | 1,544 | 64,979 | 71,414 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (1,172) | (151) | - | (1,323) |
| Closing carrying amount | 3,719 | 1,393 | 64,979 | 70,091 |
| Reconciliation of carrying | ||||
| amounts: | ||||
| Balance at 1 July 2019 | 4,232 | 2,058 | 53,952 | 60,242 |
| Additions | - | - | 9,971 | 9,971 |
| Transfers between asset | - | - | 3,331 | 3,331 |
| classes1 | ||||
| Derecognition of right of use | - | (456) | - | (456) |
| asset | ||||
| Capitalisation of research & | - | - | (670) | (670) |
| development grant | ||||
| Disposal of assets | (38) | - | (1,605) | (1,643) |
| Depreciation expense | (475) | (209) | - | (684) |
| Balance at 30 June 2020 | 3,719 | 1,393 | 64,979 | 70,091 |
1During the half year the Group transferred $3.3m from Other Non-Current Assets in relation to commitment fees paid on the undrawn US$175m Taurus Mining Fund facility. These fees are classified as borrowing costs and have been capitalised to Mine Development.
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2020
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NOTE 5: DEFERRED EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE
| Exploration and evaluation phase – at cost Balance at beginning of period Expenditure incurred Impairment of exploration expenditure Balance as at 31 December 2020 |
Consolidated |
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| Half-year to 31 December 2020 Year to 30 June 2020 |
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| $’000 $’000 10,137 9,641 512 1,383 (7) (887) |
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| 10,642 10,137 |
The recoupment of costs carried forward in relation to areas of interest in the exploration and evaluation phases is dependent upon the successful development and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective areas.
NOTE 6: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
| Trade payables Other payables |
Consolidated |
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| 31 December 2020 30 June 2020 |
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| $’000 $’000 665 1,584 525 992 |
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| 1,190 2,576 |
Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30-day terms.
Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the period end and which are unpaid. These amounts are unsecured and have 30-60-day payment terms. They are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost.
NOTE 7: ISSUED CAPITAL
| Ordinary shares Issued and fully paid |
Consolidated |
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| 31 December 2020 30 June 2020 |
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| $’000 $’000 133,098 120,559 |
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2020
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NOTE 7: ISSUED CAPITAL (continued)
| Movements in ordinary shares on issue At start of period Issue of fully paid ordinary shares Issued pursuant to a Facility Agreement Issued pursuant to an Agreement Share issue costs At end of period |
Consolidated |
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| No. $’000 Half-year to 31 December Year to 30 June Half-year to 31 December Year to 30 June 2020 2020 2020 2020 |
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| 311,795,340 260,555,374 120,559 99,469 34,259,421 46,153,846 12,882 18,000 - 2,250,000 - 1,463 - 2,836,120 - 3,000 - - (343) (1,373) |
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| 346,054,761 311,795,340 133,098 120,559 |
NOTE 8: DIVIDENDS
No dividends were paid or declared during the half year ended 31 December 2020.
NOTE 9: SEGMENT REPORTING
| 31 December 2020 Other income Employee benefits expense Corporate expense Depreciation – non mine site assets Depreciation – right of use assets Impairment of deferred exploration and evaluation Share based payments Net financing income Segment assets Segment liabilities |
Sheffield Project Thunderbird Project Unallocated Corporate / Other Consolidated $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 - - 181 181 - - (1,074) (1,074) - - (117) (117) - (214) (36) (250) - (35) - (35) - 7 - 7 - - (142) (142) - (58) 31 (27) 6,942 81,372 12,765 101,079 - 2,815 220 3,035 |
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2020
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NOTE 9: SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)
| 31 December 2019 Other income Employee benefits expense Corporate expense Gain on disposal of asset Impairment of deferred exploration and evaluation Net financing income Segment assets Segment liabilities |
Sheffield Project Thunderbird Project Unallocated Corporate / Other Consolidated $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 - - 53 53 - - (2,867) (2,867) - - (3,072) (3,072) - - 5 5 - (2) - (2) - - (37) (37) 6,795 75,913 10,439 93,147 - (4,622) (2,264) (6,886) |
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Description of Projects
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I. Sheffield Project: This Project consists of mineral sand exploration tenements located in Western Australia. Exploration activities continue to be conducted in these areas.
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II. Thunderbird Project: This Project consists of mineral sand tenements located in the Canning Basin that form part of the Thunderbird mineral sand mining operation, currently under construction.
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III. Unallocated Items: Part of the following items and associated assets and liabilities are not allocated to operating segments as they are not considered part of the core operations of any segment:
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corporate expenses; and
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share-based payment expense.
NOTE 10: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The directors consider that the carrying value of the financial assets and liabilities as recognised in the financial statements at their approximate fair values.
NOTE 11: SHARE-BASED PAYMENT PLANS
Options
No options were exercised or issued during the half year. 2,198,039 options lapsed on expiry during the period.
Performance Rights
The following performance rights were issued during the half year to directors, as approved at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders:
| Number | Grant date | Expiry date | Exercise price | Share price at |
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| 3,000,000 | 10/06/2020 | 31/12/2021 | Nil | $0.145 |
During the half year, 2,559,565 performance rights lapsed due to not meeting the vesting conditions and 11,265 performance rights were cancelled on termination of employment.
No performance rights were exercised during the half year.
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2020
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NOTE 12: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Group has transaction fees of up to $3m payable upon successful completion of the 50/50 joint venture arrangement and receipt of A$130m from Yansteel.
NOTE 13: MATERIAL CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
The Group has the following capital commitments relating to the Thunderbird Co-existence Agreement as at 31 December 2020:
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$0.4m annual support payment; and
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$1.5m payable on a positive final investment decision for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project.
NOTE 14: EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
Subsequent to the end of the half year, the Company announced to the ASX on 6 January 2021 that it had executed definitive binding documents for the proposed $130m investment by Yansteel to acquire 50% of the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project. Satisfaction of the remaining conditions precedent to formalise formation of the Joint Venture are ongoing with a Final Investment Decision (“FID”) targeted during 2021.
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SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN 125 811 083 Directors’ Declaration
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In the opinion of the Directors of Sheffield Resources Limited (‘the Group’):
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The attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
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a. complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and
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b. giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2020 and of its performance for the half year then ended; and
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There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors made pursuant to s.303(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.
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15 FEBRUARY 2021
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT
To the members of Sheffield Resources Limited
Report on the Condensed Half-Year Financial Report
Conclusion
We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Sheffield Resources Limited (“the company”) which comprises the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2020, the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration, for the Group comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the half-year end or from time to time during the halfyear.
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of Sheffield Resources Limited does not comply with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
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(a) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2020 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and
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(b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .
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 company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and 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 our 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 company are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
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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 we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2020 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date, and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .
A review of a half-year 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.
Independence
In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 .
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HLB Mann Judd N G Neill Chartered Accountants Partner
Perth, Western Australia 15 February 2021
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