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Jul 21, 2025
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22 July 2025
ASX Code:
SFX
Directors:
Mr Bruce Griffin
Executive Chair
Mr Gordon Cowe
Non-Executive Director
Mrs Vanessa Kickett
Non-Executive Director
Mr Ian Macliver
Non-Executive Director
Mr John Richards
Non-Executive Director
Registered Office:
45 Ventnor Avenue
West Perth WA 6005
Share Registry:
Link Market Services
QV1 Building
250 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Capital Structure:
Ordinary Shares: 394.8M
Unlisted Options: 2.1M
Unlisted Rights: 6.4M
Market Capitalisation:
A$73 million
Cash Reserves:
A$7.1 million
(as at 30 Jun 2025)
Investor Relations:
Bruce Griffin
T: +61 8 9215 6500
E: [email protected]
Mark Di Silvio
T: +61 8 9215 6500
E: [email protected]
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QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
Kimberley Mineral Sands (KMS) (Sheffield interest – 50%)
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Record quarterly concentrate production of 201,234 metric tonnes, including a record quarterly result of 43,267 tonnes of zircon concentrate
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Ore mined totalled 2.9Mt, 14% above previous quarter reflecting commencement of ramp up toward 16Mtpa annual mining rate
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Concentrates shipments for the quarter totalled 200,120 tonnes, with a further 37,800 tonnes shipped in early July
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Positive operating cashflow of $25m for the quarter
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Paid scheduled US$11m Orion senior secured loan facility repayment
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Yansteel ilmenite prepayment arrangements continue to assist with short term working capital requirements
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Mine productivity improvements underway, targeting up to 16Mtpa ore mined
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Corporate
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Sheffield cash balance of $7.1m as at 30 June 2025 (unaudited)
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RGM delivered a Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for the South Atlantic Project in conjunction with the approved Central Retiro installation licence
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$420k Capital Metals Plc share subscription completed
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Investor Webinar – Thursday, 24 July 2025 (refer link herein)
Executive Chair, Mr Bruce Griffin said “Record quarterly production and a 2[nd] consecutive quarter of positive operating cashflows provide a strong basis for delivery of the planned increase in production to realise full value from Thunderbird by Q1 FY27. Making the first scheduled debt repayment was key milestone and Sheffield appreciates the ongoing support of our JV partner Yansteel making this possible.”
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Figure 1: Shipment of 1 million tonnes of product achieved during June
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Sheffield Resources
KEY ACTIVITIES
– Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (KMS) (Sheffield interest 50%)[1]
Following an injury occurring during the quarter, the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine (Thunderbird) restricted injury frequency rate increased from 0.0 to 1.32 as at the end of June quarter.
Thunderbird mined 2.9Mt of ore and achieved record quarterly concentrate production of 201,234 dry metric tonnes. Improvements in equipment availability has seen productivity from the Dry Mining Unit (DMU) increase considerably throughout the quarter. Contracted waste mining activities were successfully transitioned to the new contractor utilising larger equipment during the June quarter.
For the June quarter, the Heavy Mineral (HM) grade of the feed to the process plant (Rougher Head Feed or RHF) was 18.8%, comparable to the 18.9% achieved during the previous quarter. With the increase in mining rate, Rougher Head Feed volumes achieved have increased from 75% to approximately 80% of basis of design per tonne of ore mined, demonstrating that the planned increase in mining rate by Q1 FY27 should ultimately offset the RHF constraint. The process plant continues to perform strongly, with TiO2 and ZrO2 recovery continuing above basis of design.
Thunderbird product shipments for the quarter totalled 200,120 metric tonnes including 39,123 tonnes of zircon concentrate. A further 37,800 metric tonnes of concentrate was shipped in early July, following a crane mechanical failure resulting in a temporary suspension of operations at the Port of Broome from late June to early July.
| Table 1: Thunderbird Mine – Performance Metrics (100% basis)1 | Table 1: Thunderbird Mine – Performance Metrics (100% basis)1 | Table 1: Thunderbird Mine – Performance Metrics (100% basis)1 |
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| QuarterlyPerformance | June 2025 | March 2025 |
| Mining | ||
| Ore mined (‘000 tonnes) | 2,863.1 | 2,506.4 |
| Rougher Head Feed HM (%) | 18.8 | 18.9 |
| Concentrate Production (‘000 tonnes) | ||
| Ilmenite | 158.0 | 148.5 |
| Zircon | 43.2 | 39.1 |
| Leucoxene | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total Concentrate Production | 201.2 | 187.6 |
| Concentrate Sales (‘000 tonnes) | ||
| Ilmenite | 161.0 | 126.2 |
| Zircon | 39.1 | 82.2 |
| Leucoxene | 0.0 | 18.5 |
| Total Concentrate Sales | 200.1 | 226.9 |
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| Ilmenite Realised Sales Price (US$/dmt) | 131 | 133 |
| Zircon Realised Sales Price (US$/dmt) | 565 | 543 |
| Average Realised Sales Price (US$/dmt)2 | 210 | 283 |
| Average Realised Sales Price (A$/dmt)2 | 326 | 451 |
| C1 Cash Costs (A$/t Produced) | 340 | 512 |
| C1 Cash Costs_(excluding inventory movement)_(A$/t Produced) | 347 | 328 |
| C1 Cash Costs_(excluding inventory movement)_ (A$M) | 69.7 | 61.5 |
Note 1: Refer to Page 11 “Additional Information” for definitions and additional disclosure matters Note 2: Inclusive of final adjustments for assayed volumes and specifications
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Mine Operating Performance
Mine production was 2.9Mt ore mined in the June quarter. Figure 2 below illustrates mine production for the quarter, compared to the previous quarter and for the same quarterly period in 2024. Ore production for the month of June exceeded 1Mt and it is expected that optimised waste clearing activities that commenced during the June quarter shall drive improved mining rates in FY2026.
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Figure 2: Quarterly Mine Production
Figure 3 depicts actual RHF HM grade and volumes achieved during the quarter compared to the prior periods described. The RHF throughput volume, whilst lower than design rates driven by the higher observed oversize material, has seen feed rate improvement in the June quarter.
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Figure 3: WCP (Rougher Head Feed) Throughput & Grade
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Metallurgical performance throughout the quarter remained positive, with the process plant consistently exceeding design. The ZrO2 content and recovery continues above design (Figure 4) and the TiO2 content of the ilmenite concentrate also continues above design rates, as is the recovery of TiO2 to the ilmenite concentrate (Figure 5).
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Figure 4: Process Plant Recovery & Grade – Zircon
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Figure 5: Process Plant Recovery & Grade – Ilmenite
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Figure 6 shows concentrate production volumes achieved in the current quarter relative to the prior quarter and the same quarterly period in the prior year. Production volumes demonstrate improving performance on a quarter on quarter basis, with record production volumes achieved in the current quarter, as ramp up of production into FY2026 commencing in the June quarter.
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Figure 6: Quarterly Thunderbird Product Volumes
Sales
The Kimberley Port Authority experienced a crane equipment failure at the Port of Broome in late June 2025, resulting in a temporary suspension of loading operations. Consequently, sales of Thunderbird product were impacted, with the deferral of approximately 37,800 tonnes of concentrate shipments, including 9,900 tonnes of zircon concentrate, originally scheduled for shipment at the end of the June 2025 quarter.
Quarterly product shipments of ilmenite concentrate totalled 160,997 metric tonnes under the offtake agreement to joint venture partner, Yansteel. Product pricing is fixed price per percent of TiO2 content contained within the ilmenite concentrate, with realised pricing of approximately US$131/t for the quarter reflecting higher TiO2 content than the 38.5% assumed in the contract value of US$123/t.
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Figure 7: Quarterly Thunderbird Product Sales
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Zircon concentrate shipments for the quarter totaled 39,123 metric tonnes, within the range of guidance previously estimated. The average realised price achieved for zircon concentrate was US$565/t for the quarter, with the $20/t increase on the March quarter primarily the result of variations in the mineral content of the concentrate.
Financial
C1 cash costs per tonne produced (excluding inventory movement) were $347/tonne of concentrate for the June quarter, compared to $328/tonne of concentrate for the previous quarter. Increased waste mining costs were the primary driver for the higher quarterly incurred costs, driven by the mobilisation of newly appointed waste mining contractors, along with a significant increase in waste stripping and clearing achieved for the quarter, approximately 60% above the consecutive quarterly average waste movement for the financial year to the end of March 2025.
Underlying C1 cash costs was $340/tonne of concentrate, compared with $512/tonne for the previous quarter. Finished goods inventory comprises approximately 70,000 tonnes of ilmenite concentrate and over 25,000 tonnes of zircon concentrate available for shipment as at the end of the quarter.
| Table 2: Thunderbird Mine – C1 Cash Costs (100% basis) | Table 2: Thunderbird Mine – C1 Cash Costs (100% basis) | Table 2: Thunderbird Mine – C1 Cash Costs (100% basis) |
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| $A per tonne produced | June 2025 | March 2025 |
| Mining | 190 | 172 |
| Processing | 59 | 56 |
| Logistics | 80 | 87 |
| G&A | 18 | 13 |
| Sub-Total | 347 | 328 |
| Inventory Movement | (7) | 184 |
| C1 Cash cost per tonne produced | 340 | 512 |
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Figure 8: Cash Production Costs (C1 $/tonne – excluding inventory movement)
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Operating cashflows totalled $25m for the quarter. The June quarter included the payment of interest to senior secured lenders, alongside a US$11m scheduled principal repayment to Orion Resource Partners. During the quarter, discussions commenced with Orion and NAIF on resculpting and aligning the scheduled debt repayments to the revised mine plan, costs and forecast prices.
Furthermore, repayment of offtake prepayment facilities to Yansteel for the quarter totalled $12m (US$8m) and new prepayments for ilmenite totalling $31m were drawdown, assisting with short term working capital requirements.
| Table 3: Thunderbird Mine – Summary Cashflow Analysis (100% basis) | Table 3: Thunderbird Mine – Summary Cashflow Analysis (100% basis) | Table 3: Thunderbird Mine – Summary Cashflow Analysis (100% basis) |
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| Operating Activities | ||
| Receipts from customers | 73,748 | 87,157 |
| Payments to suppliers & employees | (48,372) | (55,420) |
| Bank fees & other charges | (653) | (156) |
| Total Operating Cashflows | 24,723 | 31,581 |
| Investing Activities | ||
| PP&E, Mine Properties and Exploration | (4,057) | (5,559) |
| Total Investing Cashflows | (4,057) | (5,559) |
| Financing Activities | ||
| Proceeds from equity issues to KMS shareholders | 0 | 0 |
| Proceeds from borrowings (prepayments) | 31,408 | 0 |
| Repayment of borrowings | (29,199) | (9,922) |
| Net Interest (payments)/receipts | (7,155) | (14,819) |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | (3,043) | (3,123) |
| Total Financing Cashflows | (7,989) | (27,864) |
| Cash Movement | ||
| Cash available at beginning of period | 2,833 | 4,763 |
| Net cash movements | 12,677 | (1,842) |
| Exchange rate movement | (725) | (88) |
| Cash available at end of period | 14,785 | 2,833 |
September 2025 Quarter Outlook
Mine production of between 2.7 to 3.2 million tonnes of ore per quarter is expected at Thunderbird, with the process plant expected to maintain product quality encountered in recent quarters. For the September 2025 quarter, ilmenite concentrate production is expected to be between 170,000 and 190,000 tonnes and zircon concentrate production is expected to be between 45,000 and 55,000 tonnes.
Total ilmenite concentrate shipments for the September 2025 quarter are expected to be between 190,000 and 220,000 tonnes with regular shipments occurring each month under the life of mine offtake arrangement with joint venture partner Yansteel. Zircon concentrate shipments are expected to range between 50,000 and 60,000 tonnes for the September 2025 quarter with pricing forecast to be similar to recent quarters.
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C1 cash costs per tonne produced (excluding inventory movement) are expected to range between A$285 to A$315 for the June quarter.
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Alongside the KMS interest, Sheffield intends to develop a portfolio of mineral sands interests. To date, Sheffield has negotiated an option to acquire an initial 20% interest in the South Atlantic Project with the potential to increase to 80% through staged development and has also acquired a 10% equity interest in Capital Metals Plc, an entity with mineral sands project interests in Sri Lanka.
1. South Atlantic Project
The South Atlantic Project is located within the Rio Grande do Sul Coastal Plain, a region located in the southernmost state of Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
RGM Work Program Activities
Maiden Mineral Resource estimates for Retiro and Bujuru were completed during the quarter. The South Atlantic Project comprises a Mineral Resource estimate of 771Mt @ 3.0% THM (Indicated and Inferred) for 23Mt of contained THM for the combined Retiro and Bujuru projects (Refer ASX announcement dated 25 June 2025 for further information) .
In addition to the Mineral Resource estimate described above, Rio Grande Mineração S/A (RGM) has been granted an Installation Licence for the Central Retiro area of interest, part of the greater Retiro deposit, paving the way for RGM to progress a Mining Decree for the initial project area.
Ongoing activities at RGM are focused on securing the Central Retiro mining decree, progressing project related approvals and the pre-feasibility study.
2. Capital Metals Plc
Sheffield retains a 10% interest in Capital Metals Plc (AIM: CMET ), the owner of the Taprobane Minerals Project in Sri Lanka. CMET is progressing in-country activities within Sri Lanka toward development of the Taprobane Minerals Project.
During the quarter, CMET entered into a US$2 million share placement in favour of Ambeon Capital PLC (a Sri Lankan entity). Sheffield participated in CMET’s share placement alongside Ambeon with a $420,000 share subscription maintaining its 10% interest in CMET and associated rights.
CORPORATE
As at 30 June 2025, Sheffield held cash reserves of approximately $7.1m (unaudited).
The year-to-date position of the Quarterly Cashflow Report should be read in conjunction with this report. During the quarter, a total sum of $233,108 was paid to related parties and their associates for Director fees and superannuation benefits.
Investor & Shareholder Webinar – Thursday, 24 July 2025 (2.30pm Perth / 4.30pm AEST)
Sheffield Resources Limited will host an investor and shareholder webinar on Thursday, 24 July 2025 (2.30pm Perth / 4.30pm AEST) to discuss quarterly results.
Hosted by Bruce Griffin, Executive Chair, investors and shareholders will be able to ask questions of Sheffield management following the presentation.
Webinar details are as follows:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gNZhgpo1RumlLbCDCB7HEQ
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This announcement is authorised by the Board of Sheffield Resources Limited.
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Mr Bruce Griffin Executive Chair 22 July 2025
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ABOUT SHEFFIELD RESOURCES
Sheffield Resources Limited is focused on assembling a portfolio of global mineral sands development and production assets to generate cash returns and growth.
Our core asset is our 50% investment in Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (KMS), the owner of the world class Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine in operation in north-west Western Australia.
Additionally, Sheffield executed a binding agreement in February 2023, providing the Company with an option to acquire up to an initial 20% interest in the South Atlantic Mineral Sands Project in Brazil, and owns 10% of Capital Metals Plc (AIM: CMET), the owner of the Taprobane Mineral Sands Project in Sri Lanka.
KIMBERLEY MINERAL SANDS
Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd, (KMS) is a 50:50 Joint Venture between Sheffield and Yansteel. The joint venture owns and operates the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine and actively exploring adjacent tenements on the Dampier Peninsula.
KMS is governed by a four person Board of Directors with Sheffield and Yansteel each nominating two directors. Key Joint Venture decisions require unanimous approval of both shareholders. KMS operates as a standalone entity with its own management and employees.
THUNDERBIRD MINERAL SANDS MINE
The Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine (“Thunderbird”) is one of the largest and highest grade mineral sands discoveries in the last 30 years.
Now in production Thunderbird is expected to generate a high-quality suite of mineral sands concentrate products suited to market requirements. These products include a zircon concentrate and an ilmenite concentrate that contains a high quality ilmenite suitable smelting into chloride slag or for manufacturing titanium dioxide pigment.
Thunderbird is located in one of the world’s most attractive mining investment jurisdictions and is well placed to deliver long term, secure supply of high quality products to a range of potential customers over a decades long mine life.
ABOUT YANSTEEL
Yansteel is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tangshan Yanshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd, a privately owned steel manufacturer headquartered in Hebei, China producing approximately 10Mt per annum of steel products and has annual revenues of ~A$6bn.
Yansteel’s 500ktpa integrated titanium dioxide processing facility, which includes a titanium slag smelter, will consume the magnetic concentrate from Stage 1 of the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project under a take or pay offtake agreement.
SOUTH ATLANTIC PROJECT
The South Atlantic Project is located in south east Brazil. Four main deposits have been identified within the project area: Retiro, Estreito, Capao do Meio and Bujuru with Mineral Resources developed for the Retiro and Bujuru deposits. The combined Mineral Resource for Retiro and Bujuru is 771Mt of material at an average grade of 3.0% THM.
The tenements are held by RGM. Sheffield entered into an option agreement with RGM in February 2023 and extended it in August 2024. Sheffield will provide US$4.0m to fund project related activities over an initial 30 month period and earn an option to acquire up to 20% of RGM via the progressive investment of a further US$11.0m (US$15.0m in total) to acquire a 20% interest. Should Sheffield elect to exercise the option, subject to various conditions being satisfied, including project financing being obtained and all funds required for project construction being secured, Sheffield may exercise a further option to increase its interest in RGM up to 80%.
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Schedule 1: Interests in Mining Tenements as at the end of the quarter as required under ASX Listing Rule 5.3.3
Kimberley Mineral Sands Joint Venture (Sheffield interest – 50%)[1]
| Project | Tenement | Holder | Interest | Location | Status | |
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| Mineral Sands | E04/2083 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | E04/2084 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | E04/2171 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | E04/2390 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | E04/2456 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | E04/2478 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | E04/2494 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | E04/2509 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | E04/2540 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | L04/82 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | L04/83 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | L04/84 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | L04/85 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | L04/86 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | L04/92 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | L04/93 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted | |
| Mineral Sands | M04/459 | Thunderbird Operations PtyLtd | 100% | CanningBasin | Granted |
Notes: 1Thunderbird Operations Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (refer to ASX announcement 12 March 2021). Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd is a 50:50 incorporated joint venture between Sheffield Resources Ltd and YGH Australia Investment Ltd (Yansteel).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Kimberley Mineral Sands - Equity Accounting
Sheffield is the 50% owner of Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd, the ultimate owner and operator of the Thunderbird Mine. Sheffield uses the equity accounting method in relation to its joint venture investment in KMS & the Thunderbird Mine. As KMS is privately held and equity accounted by Sheffield, financial results are not consolidated. Sheffield does elect to disclose a wider range of financial and non-financial KMS information on 100% basis for the benefit of shareholders.
GAAP and Non-GAAP financial metrics
Sheffield Resources utilises GAAP and Non-GAAP financial metrics for measuring business unit performance from time to time. Where disclosed by the Company, the following definitions shall apply (unless otherwise denoted):
“C1 Cash Costs” comprises costs including mining, processing, selling & transportation, general & administrative, community, permitting, inventory movement and by-product and co-product credits.
“C2 Production Costs” comprises C1 Cash Costs, plus depreciation and amortisation charges.
“C3 Total Costs” comprises C2 Production Costs, plus royalty expenses, interest charges, exploration costs, sustaining capital and lease expenditures.
“Revenue to Cost Ratio” comprises gross revenue divided by the sum of C1 Cash Costs (excluding inventory movement) and royalty expenses.
“All In Sustaining Costs (AISC)” and “All In Costs (AIC)” are in accordance with the “Word Gold Council – 2018 Updated Guidance Note on Non-GAAP Metrics” disclosures.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
This document should be read in conjunction with the following announcements by the Company: "Thunderbird Ore Reserve Update" dated 24 March 2022, “Thunderbird BFS, Results, Financing and Project Update” dated 24 March 2022, “Thunderbird Final Investment Decision”, "Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement" dated 24 September 2019 and “South Atlantic Project: Maiden Mineral Resource & Retiro Licence Approval” dated 25 June 2025 (the Primary Announcements ). Information in this document in relation to Mineral Resources, Ore Reserves and metallurgy and process design has previously been reported in the Primary Announcements. The Company
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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 the 24 September 2019 Thunderbird Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement and the 24 March 2022 Thunderbird Ore Reserve Update, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates with regards to the Company in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning any production target and any forecast financial information derived from any production target that is disclosed in this announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context of the Competent Person's findings are presented and have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.
Production Target Cautionary Statement
Information in this document that relates to production targets (including subsets of such targets) was first reported within the Primary Announcements. Sheffield confirms that all the material assumptions underpinning the production targets, and the forecast financial information derived from the production targets, continue to apply and have not materially changed.
Disclaimer
This document has been prepared by Sheffield Resources Limited based on information from its own and third-party sources, including Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd, and is not a disclosure document. No party other than the Company has authorised or caused the issue, lodgement, submission, despatch or provision of this document, or takes any responsibility for, or makes or purports to make any statements, representations or undertakings in this document. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Company and its related bodies corporate, directors, employees, servants, advisers and agents disclaim and accept no responsibility or liability for any expenses, losses, damages or costs incurred by you relating in any way to this document including, without limitation, the information contained in or provided in connection with it, any errors or omissions from it however caused, lack of accuracy, completeness, currency or reliability or you or any other person placing any reliance on this document, its accuracy, completeness, currency or reliability. Information in this document which is attributed to a third-party source has not been checked or verified by the Company. This document is not a prospectus, disclosure document or other offering document under Australian law or under any other law. It is provided for information purposes and is not an invitation nor offer of shares or recommendation for subscription, purchase or sale in any jurisdiction. This document does not purport to contain all the information that a prospective investor may require in connection with any potential investment in the Company. It should be read in conjunction with, and full review made of, the Company’s disclosures and releases lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and available at www.asx.com.au. Each recipient must make its own independent assessment of the Company before acquiring any shares in the Company.
All dollar values are in Australian dollars (A$ or AUD) unless otherwise stated.
Forward Looking Information
This document contains forward-looking statements. Wherever possible, words such as “intends”, “expects”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “anticipates”, “believes”, and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this document reflect management’s current beliefs based upon information currently available to management and based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. A number of factors could cause events and achievements to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered carefully, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on the forward- looking statements. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve significant known and unknown risks, assumptions and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results, events, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although Sheffield has attempted to identify important risks and factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements (refer in particular to the “Key Risks” section of the Company’s ASX announcement dated 24 March 2022, “Thunderbird BFS, Results, Financing and Project Update”), there may be
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other factors and risks that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended, including those risk factors discussed in the Company’s public filings. There can be no assurance that the forward- looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forwardlooking statements.
Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this announcement, and Sheffield assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, unless otherwise required by law. This document may contain certain forward-looking statements and projections regarding:
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Such forward-looking statements/projections are estimates for discussion purposes only and should not be relied upon. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Sheffield and Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd. The forward-looking statements/projections are inherently uncertain and may therefore differ materially from results ultimately achieved. Sheffield does not make any representations and provides no warranties concerning the accuracy of the projections and disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements/projections based on new information, future events or otherwise except to the extent required by applicable laws.
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Rule 5.5
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
Name of entity Sheffield Resources Limited ABN Quarter ended (“current quarter”) 29 125 811 083 30 June 2025
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cash flows from operating activities 1.1 Receipts from customers 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration & evaluation (b) development (c) production (d) staff costs (e) administration and corporate costs 1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) 1.4 Interest received 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Government grants and tax incentives 1.8 Other (provide details if material) 1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities |
- - - - (351) (64) - 79 (1) - - - |
- - - - (1,539) (1,192) - 362 (2) - - - |
| (337) | (2,371) | |
| 2. Cash flows from investing activities 2.1 Payments to acquire or for: (a) entities (b) tenements (c) property, plant and equipment (d) exploration & evaluation (e) investments (f) other non-current assets |
- - - - (420) - |
- - - - (420) - |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of: (a) entities (b) tenements (c) property, plant and equipment (d) investments (e) other non-current assets 2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities 2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) 2.5 Other (provide details if material) 2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities |
- - - - - - - - |
- - - - - - - - |
| (420) | (420) | |
| 3. Cash flows from financing activities 3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt securities) 3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities 3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options 3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt securities 3.5 Proceeds from borrowings 3.6 Repayment of borrowings 3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings 3.8 Dividends paid 3.9 Other (provide details if material) 3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities |
- - - - - - - - - |
- - - - - - - - - |
| - | - | |
| 4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period |
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| 4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) 4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) 4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) |
7,844 (337) (420) - |
9,878 (2,371) (420) - |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held 4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
- | - |
| 7,087 | 7,087 | |
| 5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts |
Current quarter $A’000 |
Previous quarter $A’000 |
| 5.1 Bank balances 5.2 Call deposits 5.3 Bank overdrafts 5.4 Other (provide details) 5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) |
7,087 - - - |
7,844 - - - |
| 7,087 | 7,844 | |
| 6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates |
Current quarter $A'000 |
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| 6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1 233 6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 2 - Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments. |
233 | |
| - |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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| 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 |
Financing facilities Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing arrangements available to the entity. Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity. Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 Loan facilities - - Credit standby arrangements - - Other (please specify) - - Total financing facilities - - Unused financing facilities available at quarter end - Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of those facilities as well. |
Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 |
Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| 8. | Estimated cash available for future operating activities | $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 |
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) (337) (Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing activities) (item 2.1(d)) - Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2) (337) Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) 7,087 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) - Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5) 7,087 Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3) 21 Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7. If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions: 8.8.1 Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not? |
(337) - (337) 7,087 - |
| 7,087 | ||
| Answer: | ||
| 8.8.2 Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful? |
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| Answer: |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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8.8.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer:
Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above must be answered.
Compliance statement
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1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
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2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date: 22 July 2025
Authorised by: the Board of Sheffield Resources Limited
Notes
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This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.
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If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
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Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
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If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [ name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee ]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
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If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations , the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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