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SUPERIOR RESOURCES LIMITED — Annual Report 2013
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ANNUAL REPORT 2013
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Superior Resources Limited ABN 72 112 844 407
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Superior�Resources�Limited
ABN�72�112�844�407
Contents
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|Chairman’ s�Review�2013|1|
|Corporate�Review|2|
|Operations�Report|3|
|Directors'�Report|7|
|Auditor's�Independence�Declaration|15|
|Corporate�Governance�Statement|16|
|Financial�Report|29|
|Directors'�Declaration|61|
|Independent�Auditor’ s�Report|62|
|Shareholder�Information|64|
|Tenement�Schedule|66|
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Corporate��Directory
Company
Directors
SUPERIOR�RESOURCES�LIMITED ABN�72�112�844�407
Kenneth�James�Harvey David�John�Horton Peter�Henry�Hwang
Registered�Office Level�2,�87�Wickham�Terrace Spring�Hill,�Queensland,�4000
Corporate�Secretary
Carlos�Alberto�Fernicola
Principal�Office Level�2,�87�Wickham�Terrace Spring�Hill,�Queensland,�4000
Stock�Exchange
ASX�LIMITED ASX�Code: SPQ
Telephone:�07�3839�5099 Facsimile:�07�3832�5300 Email:�[email protected]
Internet�Address www.superiorresources.com.au
Postal�Address PO�Box�10288 Brisbane�Adelaide�Street,�Queensland,�4000
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Share�Registry
LINK�MARKET�SERVICES�LIMITED ANZ�Building Level�15,�324�Queen�Street Brisbane,�Queensland,�4000
Postal�Address
Locked�Bag�A14 Sydney�South,�New�South�Wales,�1235 Telephone:�1300�554�474�or�02�8280�7454 Facsimile:�02�9287�0303 Email:�[email protected]
Auditor
Lawler Hacketts�Audit
Level�3,�549�Queen�Street Brisbane,�Queensland,�4000 Telephone:�07�3839�9733 Facsimile:�07�3832�1407 Email:�[email protected]
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Superior�Resources�Limited
ABN�72�112�844�407
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Annual Report 2013
Chairman’s Review 2013
During a year in which equity markets in the exploration sector continued to decline, the 2012 - 2013 year was a period of progress and change for our Company.
We had previously foreshadowed a tight cash position for 2013 and as a result, most of our resources were directed to the Greenvale Project (One Mile and Cockie Creek Prospects) where we expected to gain maximum benefit from our exploration dollars.
Despite the difficult period, the Company achieved significant progress on the Cockie Creek and One Mile Prospects. At Cockie Creek, the Company released a maiden JORC inferred resource of 13Mt @ 0.42% Cu. In addition, we saw the grant of the Cassidy Creek EPM which the Company considers to have potential to add further significant resources to the Greenvale Project. This EPM contains a 6km long zone of interest which is characterised by gossan lenses and VMS style mineralised areas which include the Riesling, Burgundy and Chablis Prospects. Shortly after grant, the Company expedited a program of soil sampling over the Riesling Prospect which identified very encouraging high order zinc, copper and lead soil anomalies. These anomalies are planned to be drilled during the 2013/2014 year. Together with the Cockie Creek and One Mile prospects, the Company will continue exploration work with the aim of building the overall resource base at the Greenvale Project.
In northwest Queensland, Superior continues to hold a strong tenement position over a relatively underexplored region that the Company considers to be highly prospective for the discovery of large Mount Isa copper-lead-zinc style deposits. During the year, the Company conducted substantial modelling of the northwest Queensland geophysical data and identified several high order drill targets.
The northwest Queensland projects are large, long term projects. In the coming year the Company expects to drill test at least one high priority target (subject to funding) and intends to seek a suitable joint venture partner for continuing exploration of these major projects.
This year also saw progress with the Company’s interest in the Tick Hill Gold Project with further regulatory conditions being met under the Farm-In and Joint Venture Agreement with Diatreme Resources Limited. The Company expects to be able to commence work on the Tick Hill project during 2014.
In light of the significantly depressed equity markets, Superior has recognised the importance of having adequate corporate capability to ensure that the Company is appropriately structured and profiled to most effectively participate in market upturns thus facilitating corporate growth. As part of this strategy, the company appointed a new Managing Director, Peter Hwang, who has extensive corporate, legal and geological background and experience.
Superior’s corporate objectives for the 2013/2014 year will include investigating both conventional and nonconventional funding opportunities as well as identifying corporate transactional and project opportunities that present value to shareholders.
These two corporate components together with results driven exploration programs on the Company’s main projects, will form the basis for the Board’s focus on growing the Company over the coming period.
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David John Horton Chairman
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Superior Resources Limited
Corporate Review
Company Background
Superior Resources Limited (ASX code: SPQ) is a Brisbane based company exploring for copper, lead-zincsilver and gold deposits in northern Queensland, Australia.
Superior currently holds a number of exploration permits, exploration permit applications and a granted mining lease in northern Queensland for base metal exploration. Superior is also party to a farm-in agreement for gold over three mining leases at Tick Hill in northwest Queensland.
The Company has an expanding portfolio of volcanogenic massive sulphide properties in the Greenvale area of northeastern Queensland with inferred resources defined for one property. In northwest Queensland exploration for Mount Isa style deposits over the last six years has resulted in Superior holding a first class portfolio of properties for these deposits. In addition, the Tick Hill farm-in agreement gives Superior exposure to an area with potential for high grade gold mineralisation within the mining leases that supported the old high grade gold mining operations.
Corporate Philosophy
Superior’s aim is to increase shareholder value through the discovery of significant mineral deposits and it has a strategy consistent with this aim.
Superior targets areas with potential for larger high-grade deposits of copper, lead-zinc-silver and gold. These include the large Mount Isa style deposits in northwest Queensland, the more moderate volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits in northeast Queensland and the Proterozoic Tick Hill gold deposits in northwest Queensland.
Superior has adopted a conceptual approach in its search for Mount Isa style deposits which identifies permissive environments for these deposits and then explores these areas. Models, derived from the existing large mineral deposits, are an integral part of this approach. Once a permissive environment is identified, Superior utilises advanced exploration methods (particularly geophysics) with modern computer modelling of results to produce targets for further testing.
While a conceptual approach is also appropriate to a search for Proterozoic gold and VMS copper-gold deposits, Superior has adopted the more traditional approach in this search of exploring around existing indications of mineralisation.
Drilling is an essential part of Superior’s exploration programs with drill testing of conceptual targets being part of the search for Mount Isa style deposits and drilling around and beneath existing mineralisation part of the search for gold and copper-gold deposits.
Superior continues to utilise experienced explorers in its exploration as they offer the best chance for discovery of resources.
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Annual Report 2013
Operations Report
Introduction
The 2012 – 2013 year has been a difficult year for junior miners and explorers as investors have shown limited interest in the speculative end of the market. In the uncertain times funding has been difficult to secure. This has impacted most miners and explorers including Superior.
High levels of consumption of minerals across the world continue and this should underpin demand leading to the return to better times for mining and exploration in the future. Superior’s strategy is not only to exploit the opportunities offered by the current downturn but to be in a position to profit from the upturn when that occurs.
The positive aspects of the current situation are that most commodity prices are still relatively high on a longer term historical basis and exploration services are more readily available at a cheaper price than in previous years. In the current situation of reduced competition it is a good time to be active.
During the 2012 – 2013 year Superior continued to build the quality of its portfolio of exploration properties and to advance those properties with the best potential given the limited funding available.
In the Greenvale Project in northeast Queensland further work increased the extent of the sulphide zone at the One Mile Mining lease. At the Cockie Creek Copper Prospect work advanced the mineralisation to an inferred resource status and potential for additional mineralisation was identified. Initial work at the Cassidy Creek exploration permit showed this to be a prospect with good potential for volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits. The status of the Greenvale Project has been advanced considerably during the year.
With the focus of work on the Greenvale Project during the 2012 – 2013 year, the Mount Isa style projects in northwest Queensland received less attention. Sufficient work was completed to maintain the five identified prospect areas with potential for Mount Isa style mineralisation. Attempts to identify a partner to continue work on these prospects are continuing.
A formal comprehensive agreement with Diatreme Resources Limited (DRX) was signed in relation to the Tick Hill Project during the year. However, a precondition for the transfer of the three Mining Leases from Mount Isa Mines Limited (MIM) to DRX, had not been met by the end of the year.
Other prospects including the phosphate and uranium prospects were not advanced during the year. The Wills Creek Project which contains a rare earth prospect was farmed out to DiamonEx Limited during the year.
Superior’s current tenement situation in northwest and northeast Queensland is shown in Figures 1 and 2 respectively.
Greenvale Project
The Cambro-Ordovician volcano-sedimentary sequences in eastern Australia have potential for volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits of copper-lead-zinc-silver-gold with deposits of this type occurring in the Charters Towers and Greenvale areas of northeast Queensland (eg. Thalanga, Reward and Balcooma deposits). Superior’s One Mile Mining Lease (ML6750) and the Cockie Creek Copper Prospect in the Greenvale area of northeast Queensland lie within the Cambro-Ordovician volcano-sedimentary sequences.
Potential for VMS deposits also exist in the Proterozoic metamorphic rocks of the eastern Georgetown area in northeast Queensland (eg. Einasleigh and Mt Misery deposits). The Riesling, Burgundy and Chablis prospects in the Cassidy Creek exploration permit lie within these Proterozoic metamorphic rocks.
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Superior Resources Limited
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138° E Walford Creek (Pb,Zn,Ag) 140° E
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Nicholson Project Bluebush (Pb,Zn,Ag)
Century (Pb,Zn,Ag)
Highland Plains (Ph) 0 1000km
Grevillea (Pb,Zn,Ag)
16028
Victor Project
18840
25264
19097 Lady Jayne (Ph)
19214 D-Tree (Ph)
Lady Loretta (Pb,Zn,Ag)
Camooweal 18843 Lady Annie (Ph)
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20° S
Dugald River (Pb,Zn,Ag)
Sherrin Creek (Ph)
Ernest Henry (Cu)
Hilton (Pb,Zn,Ag)
NORTHERN Mount Isa (Pb,Zn,Ag) Rocklands (Cu) Cloncurry
Mount Isa (Cu) Mount Isa
TERRITORY
QUEENSLAND
Tick Hill
Gold Project
Dajarra 19552
Ardmore (Ph)
15040 Phosphate Hill (Ph) Cannington (Pb,Zn,Ag)
Steamboat (Ph)
Pegmont (Pb,Zn,Ag) 22° S
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LEGEND Dajarra Project
Exploration Permit - granted
Exploration Permit - application
Base metal mine or deposit
Boulia
Phosphate mine or deposit
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Figure 1. Superior Resources Limited – project and tenement locations in northwest Queensland
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Exploration Permit - granted
Riesling Mine or deposit 0 1000km
Prospect
EPM19247
Cassidy Creek
Einasleigh (Cu) Greenvale Project
EPM18987
Ingham
Cockie Creek
Balcooma (Cu,Pb,Zn,Ag)
Cockie Creek
Kidston (Au) Copper Prospect
Greenvale
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19° S
Greenvale (Ni)
ML6750
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Townsville
VMS Prospect
Ben Lomond (U)
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Figure 2. Superior Resources Limited – project and tenement locations in northeast Queensland
The One Mile mining lease covers a gossan horizon that reflects massive pyrite at depth. Drilling by Superior has extended the massive and semi-massive sulphides some 500m south of the outcropping gossan. Drill hole intersections within the sulphide body show copper, zinc and gold but, to date, have been of subeconomic grade. The presence of the sulphide body, however, indicates substantial potential for VMS mineralisation in the area. Additional geophysical targets have been defined using historical geophysical surveys. These are largely outside of the mining lease and within Superior’s exploration permit (EPM) 18987 which was granted on 25 September 2013.
The Cockie Creek Copper Prospect also lies within EPM18987 and field work is now possible following the granting of this tenement. Using the results from previous drilling, inferred resources of 13Mt @ 0.42% copper have been estimated for the prospect. Additional work has included developing an understanding of the mineralisation and where additional resources may be discovered in the area. The principal target areas for additional resources are immediately below the known near surface thickened mineralised areas.
EPM19247 “Cassidy Creek” was granted on 28 May 2013. The area contains a 6km long zone of gahnite (zinc spinel [ZnAl2O4]) bearing rocks that make up the Burgundy, Riesling and Chablis prospects. Gahnite commonly occurs associated with metamorphosed deposits containing zinc and lead (e.g. Broken Hill and Balcooma). Compilation and interpretation of historical exploration data and the completion of a soil sampling survey along the mineralised horizon have indicated very good potential for copper-zinc-lead-silver mineralisation in a strongly anomalous zone in the central portion of the Riesling Prospect. This area will be a focus for exploration in the 2013 – 2014 year.
The combination of three quality prospects (One Mile, Cockie Creek and Riesling) in the Greenvale Project makes this an important project for Superior going forward.
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Superior Resources Limited
Mount Isa Type Projects
The principal reason for incorporating SPQ was to search for large Mount Isa style deposits in northwest Queensland. These world-class deposits offer the best chance of SPQ becoming a major company. Exploration for large Mount Isa style deposits is a long term venture requiring substantial investments. Such exploration is difficult to justify in the current downturn when funds are difficult to raise. During the 2012 – 2013 period, Superior adopted a strategy of maintaining the important northwest Queensland exploration permits which cover the five identified prospects until funding becomes available.
During the 2012 – 2013 year efforts have continued to find a major partner to farm into these projects. While a number of parties have shown interest the current financial environment made it difficult to secure an appropriate partner. These efforts will continue. The uncertainty of the Wild Rivers and other environmental declarations has also contributed to the difficulty of finding a partner over the Victor Creek and Harris Creek exploration permits.
A number of the less important exploration permits or areas have been relinquished or reduced during the year. An additional exploration permit (EPM 25264) has been applied for over the Tomahawk Creek area northwest of Mount Isa following a review of the potential of this area. This area covers extensive surface lead mineralisation in soils on Cambrian sediments which overlie prospective Proterozoic rocks. This area is less impacted by environmental declarations than the Victor Creek and Harris Creek exploration permits
The Wills Creek exploration permit (EPM17012), which contains rare earth mineralisation, was farmed out to DiamonEx during the year. DiamonEx is expected to commence exploration on the area early in the 2013 – 2104 year.
Tick Hill Project
With considerable progress being made towards meeting the remaining precondition to the joint venture agreement with Diatreme Resources Limited (DRX) a formal agreement with DRX has now been signed over the Tick Hill Project. This remaining precondition relates to the transfer of the three Mining Leases comprising the project from MIM to DRX which has been delayed by the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.
During the year a three dimensional visualisation dataset has been constructed for the Tick Hill deposit incorporating the previous exploration and mining data. Using this dataset, initial proposed drill hole locations have been determined in readiness for the commencement of exploration once the final precondition to the agreement is met.
Full details of the work completed during the 2012 – 2013 year are available in regular Quarterly Reports and other releases to the ASX which are available on the ASX or Superior’s websites (www.superiorresources.com.au).
The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources and Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Ken Harvey, a full-time employee and shareholder of the Company, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Harvey has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Harvey consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
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Annual Report 2013
Directors’ Report
Your Directors present their report on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the group) consisting of Superior Resources Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2013.
Directors
The following persons were Directors of Superior Resources Limited during the whole of the year and up to the date of this report:
K J Harvey D J Horton P H Hwang
Principal activities
During the year the principal activity of the group was exploration for base metals and gold in Australia. There were no significant changes in the nature of the company’s activities during the year and no changes are anticipated.
Dividends
There were no dividends paid to members during the financial year.
Review of operations
The loss for the year was $708,349 after income tax benefit of $36,732 (2012: loss of $1,561,984).
The strong focus on exploration for resources in the Greenvale Project area continued during the 2012-2013 year with additional drilling at the One Mile mining lease which was renewed for a further five years. The One Mile sulphide body was extended further south and appeared to be increasing in width and grade. However, the grade in the last hole drilled at the southern end was lower. This hole may not have been representative of the southern area but it was decided that testing of shallower targets around One Mile was likely to provide a better return on expenditure.
Compilation and interpretation of historical geophysical data in the area surrounding One Mile provided a number of high-priority targets. These are proposed for testing following the granting of the exploration permit surrounding the mining lease on 25 September 2013.
A resource estimation on the Cockie Creek Copper Prospect, also within the exploration permit application surrounding the One Mile mining lease, resulted in an inferred resource of 13Mt @ 0.42% copper with potential for further mineralisation in the area.
Late in the year the Cassidy Creek exploration permit was granted and initial work shows good potential for mineralisation further enhancing the value of the Greenvale Project.
In northwest Queensland work on the Mount Isa type projects was kept at a level to maintain the better prospects. The Wills Creek exploration permit was farmed out to DiamonEx Limited.
A share purchase plan was completed early in the year with $222,000 raised by the issue of 3.7 million shares.
Peter Hwang was appointed Managing Director on 22 April 2013 with Ken Harvey taking on the role of Exploration Director.
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Superior Resources Limited
Significant changes in the state of affairs
Significant changes in the state of affairs of the group during the financial year were as follows:
| 2013 | ||
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| $ | ||
| (a) | Significant gains and expenses: | |
| Expenses: | ||
| Exploration written off | 355,695 |
- (b) Contributed equity increased by $354,864 (from $5,889,272 to $6,244,136) as the result of a placement of 3,700,000 shares for $222,000 cash, 1,000,000 shares issued as consideration for the acquisition of exploration rights ($60,000) and 1,412,267 shares issued as settlement of a suppliers invoices ($84,736).
Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year
There are no matters or circumstances that have arisen since 30 June 2013 that have significantly affected, or may significantly affect:
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(a) the group’s operations in future financial years, or
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(b) the results of those operations in future financial years, or
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(c) the group’s state of affairs in future financial years.
Likely Developments and Expected Results from Operations
Results from exploration are difficult to predict in advance so expected results are uncertain.
Environmental regulation
The group’s operations are subject to significant environmental regulation under the laws of the commonwealth and state.
Information on Directors
Kenneth James Harvey M.Sc, MAusIMM, MAIG, MSEG, MGSA. Exploration Director. Age 68
Experience and expertise
Mr Harvey has 43 years experience in mineral exploration, project evaluation, resource estimation and exploration management. Mr Harvey resigned as Managing Director on 22 April 2013 at which time he was appointed Exploration Director.
Other current directorships
None.
Former directorships in last 3 years
None.
Special responsibilities
Exploration Director.
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Interests in shares and options
6,020,724 ordinary shares in Superior Resources Limited
David John Horton M.Sc, MGSA, MAIG, MSEG. Non-executive Chairman. Age 63
Experience and expertise
Mr Horton has 40 years experience in mineral exploration, project and prospect generation, management and resource evaluation.
Other current directorships
Executive director of Opal Horizon Limited since 2002.
Former directorships in last 3 years
None.
Special responsibilities
Chairman of the Board. Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Interests in shares and options
2,695,000 ordinary shares in Superior Resources Limited
Peter Henry Hwang B.Sc(Hons), LLB. Managing director. Age 44
Experience and expertise
Mr Hwang previously worked as a solicitor for several national law firms specialising in commercial, resources and native title law. He has extensive experience in advising on the development of mining and major infrastructure projects as well as resource mergers and acquisitions. Hr Hwang is a member of the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department Native Title Practitioner’s Panel and previously a member of the Government of Western Australia Native Title Taskforce on Mineral Tenement and Land Title Applications. Mr Hwang was appointed Managing Director on 22 April 2013.
Other current directorships
None.
Former directorships in last 3 years
ActivEx Limited Non-Executive Director (18 March 2005 to 16 March 2009).
Special responsibilities
Managing Director. Member of the audit committee.
Interests in shares and options
148,000 ordinary shares in Superior Resources Limited.
Company Secretary
The Company Secretary is Mr Carlos Alberto Fernicola B.Com, FCA, F Fin FCIS FCSA. Graduate Diploma Advanced Accounting, Graduate Diploma Applied Finance and Investments, Graduate Diploma Corporate Governance and Graduate Certificate Financial Planning. Mr Fernicola was appointed to the position of Company Secretary on 11 November 2010.
Mr Fernicola is the Principal of Carlos Fernicola & Co., Chartered Accountants. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and a Chartered Company Secretary. He is also a Fellow of Chartered Secretaries Australia and Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia. Mr Fernicola has over 30 years experience in accounting, taxation, audit and financial services industry and has worked previously with Deloitte and BDO Kendalls.
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Superior Resources Limited
Meetings of Directors
The numbers of meetings of the company’s board of Directors held during the year ended 30 June 2013, and the numbers of meetings attended by each director were:
| Board | ||
|---|---|---|
| Director | Meetings | Meetings |
| Eligible to | attended | |
| attend | ||
| K J Harvey | 6 | 6 |
| D J Horton | 6 | 6 |
| P H Hwang | 6 | 6 |
| Audit Committee | ||
| Director | Meetings | Meetings |
| eligible to | attended | |
| attend | ||
| K J Harvey | - | - |
| D J Horton | 2 | 2 |
| P H Hwang | 2 | 2 |
Remuneration Report
The directors are pleased to present your Group’s 2013 remuneration report which sets out remuneration information for Superior Resources Limited’s non-executive directors, executive directors, and other key management personnel.
The report contains the following sections:
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(a) Directors and key management personnel disclosed in this report
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(b) Remuneration governance
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(c) Use of remuneration consultants
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(d) Executive remuneration policy and framework
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(e) Relationship between remuneration and Superior Resources Limited’s performance
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(f) Non-executive director remuneration policy
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(g) Voting and comments made at the company’s 2012 Annual General Meeting
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(h) Details of remuneration
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(i) Service agreements
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(j) Details of share-based compensation and bonuses
(a) Directors and key management personnel disclosed in this report
Non-executive and executive directors (see pages 8 to 9 for details about each director)
D J Horton K J Harvey P H Hwang Other key management personnel Name Position C A Fernicola Company Secretary
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(b) Remuneration governance
The board is responsible for:
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the over-arching executive remuneration framework
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operation of the incentive plans which apply to the executive team, including key performance indicators and performance hurdles
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remuneration levels of executive directors and other key management personnel, and
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non-executive directors fees
The objective is to ensure that remuneration policies and structures are fair and competitive and aligned with the long-term interests of the Group.
(c) Use of remuneration consultants
The Group has not engaged the services of any remuneration consultants during the current or prior financial years.
(d) Executive remuneration policy and framework
The combination of base pay and superannuation make up the executive directors total remuneration. Base pay for the executive directors is reviewed annually to ensure the executives’ pay is competitive with the market. The board ensures that executive reward satisfies the following key criteria for good reward governance practices:
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competitiveness and reasonableness
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acceptability to shareholders
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transparency
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capital management
Long-term incentives
Long-term incentives are provided to executive directors by obtaining approval at a general meeting of shareholders. Any issue of options to executive directors is designed to focus executives on delivering longterm shareholder returns.
(e) Non-executive director remuneration policy
Fees and payments to non-executive directors reflect the demands which are made on, and the responsibilities of, the directors. Non-executive directors’ fees and payments are reviewed annually by the Board.
Non-executive directors’ fees are determined within an aggregate directors’ fee pool limit, which is periodically recommended for approval by shareholders. The maximum currently stands at $250,000 in aggregate plus statutory superannuation.
(f) Voting and comments made at the company’s 2012 Annual General Meeting
Superior Resources Limited received more than 95% of “yes” votes on its remuneration report for the 2012 financial year. The company did not receive any feedback at the AGM or throughout the year on its remuneration practices.
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(g) Details of remuneration
The following tables show details of the remuneration received by the directors and the key management personnel of the group for the current and previous financial year.
| 2013 | Short-term benefits |
Post- employment benefits |
Share-based payments |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Cash salary and fees $ |
Superannuation $ |
Options $ |
Total $ |
| Non-executive directors D J Horton |
24,000 | - | - | 24,000 |
| Sub-total non-executive directors |
24,000 | - | - | 24,000 |
| Executive directors K J Harvey^ – Exploration Director P H Hwang* - Managing Director Other key management personnel C A Fernicola |
196,377 58,603 24,000 |
17,674 5,274 - |
- - - |
214,051 63,877 24,000 |
| Totals | 302,980 | 22,948 | - | 325,928 |
* Mr Peter Hwang was appointed to the position of Managing Director on 22 April 2013. Prior to this he was a non-executive director.
^ Mr Ken Harvey was Managing Director until 22 April 2013. From this date he assumed the role of Exploration Director.
| 2012 | Short-term benefits |
Post- employment benefits |
Share-based payments |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Cash salary and fees $ |
Superannuation $ |
Options $ |
Total $ |
| Non-executive directors D J Horton P H Hwang |
24,000 22,018 |
- 1,982 |
- - |
24,000 24,000 |
| Sub-total non-executive directors |
46,018 | 1,982 | - | 48,000 |
| Executive director K J Harvey Other key management personnel C A Fernicola |
200,000 24,000 |
18,000 - |
- - |
218,000 24,000 |
| Totals | 270,018 | 19,982 | - | 290,000 |
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(h) Service agreements
Remuneration and other terms of employment of the Managing Director are formalised in an agreement. The major provisions of the agreements relating to remuneration are set out below.
P H Hwang, Managing Director
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Term of employment agreement – indefinite commencing 22 April 2013.
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Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the year ended 30 June 2013 of $230,000, to be reviewed at least annually by the Board.
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Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the company, other than for gross misconduct, equal to six months remuneration.
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Agreement may be terminated by employee giving six months notice in writing.
K J Harvey, Exploration Director (formerly Managing Director until 22 April 2013)
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Term of employment agreement – indefinite commencing 1 July 2007.
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Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the year ended 30 June 2013 of $218,000, to be reviewed at least annually by the Board.
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Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by the company, other than for gross misconduct, equal to six months remuneration plus four weeks salary for every year of service.
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Agreement may be terminated by employee giving one months notice in writing.
(i) Details of share based compensation and bonuses
There have been no options granted affecting remuneration in the current or a future reporting period.
Shares under option
There are no unissued ordinary shares of Superior Resources Limited under option at the date of this report.
During the year ended 30 June 2013, and since year end, there were no shares issued on the exercise of options granted.
Insurance of officers
During the financial year the company paid a premium of $14,434 to insure the directors and secretaries of the company.
The liabilities insured are legal costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought against the officers in their capacity as officers and any other payments arising from liabilities incurred by the officers in connection with such proceedings. This does not include such liabilities that arise from conduct involving a wilful breach of duty by the officers or the improper use by the officers of their position or of information to gain advantage for themselves or someone else or to cause detriment to the company. It is not possible to apportion the premium between amounts relating to the insurance against legal costs and those relating to other liabilities.
Proceedings on behalf of the company
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the company or to intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the company for all or part of those proceedings.
No proceedings have been brought or intervened in or on behalf of the company with leave of the court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001.
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Non-audit services
The company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s expertise and experience with the company are important.
Details of amounts paid or payable to the auditor for audit and non-audit services provided during the year are set out below.
The board of directors has considered the position and, in accordance with the advice received from the audit committee is satisfied that the provision of the non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001 . The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by the auditor, as set out below, did not compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons:
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all non-audit services have been reviewed by the audit committee to ensure they do not impact the impartiality and objectivity of the auditor, and
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none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.
During both the current and previous financial year there were no fees paid or payable for non-audit services provided by the auditor.
Auditor’s independence declaration
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 15.
Auditor
Lawler Hacketts Audit continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.
This report is made in accordance with a resolution of Directors.
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D J Horton Chairman
Brisbane, 26 August 2013
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER S 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF SUPERIOR RESOURCES LIMITED
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2013 there have been:
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i. no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
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ii. no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
Lawler Hacketts Audit
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Liam Murphy
Partner
Dated this 26[th] day of August 2013
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Corporate Governance Statement
Corporate Governance practices that form the basis of a comprehensive system of control and accountability for the administration of the Company have been adopted. The Board is committed to administering the policies and procedures with openness and integrity, pursuing the true spirit of corporate governance commensurate with the Company’s needs.
To the extent they are applicable to the Company, the Board has adopted the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations. Although the Company’s practices are largely consistent with the Council’s principles, in certain cases they are not compliant. The following table sets out the Company’s current position.
Compliant ✓ Non Compliant � Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight Companies should establish and disclose the respective roles and responsibilities of Board and ✓ management. Recommendation 1.1: Companies should establish the functions reserved to the Board and those delegated to senior ✓ executives and disclose those functions. Recommendation 1.2: ✓ Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of senior executives. Recommendation 1.3: ✓ Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 1.
The Board of Directors of Superior Resources Limited (“the Company”) is responsible for the corporate governance of the Company.
The Board:
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Guides and monitors the business and affairs of the Company on behalf of the Company’s members to whom they are accountable.
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Provides corporate strategy and guidance.
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Reviews appropriate plans and annual budgets, including allocation of resources and capital expenditure.
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Monitors financial performance.
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Protects and enhances the Company’s reputation.
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Ensures compliance with regulatory and other requirements, and manages risks to the Company and its business.
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Appoints the Managing Director and appraises his performance.
Day to day management of the Company’s affairs and the implementation of the corporate strategy and policy is currently delegated to the managing director. The delegation policy is reviewed at least annually.
The Board has established the following guidelines to ensure the effective operation and discharge of its responsibilities.
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The Board has adopted and discloses a code of conduct to guide compliance with legal and other obligations to legitimate stakeholders. This includes trade practices and fair dealing laws, consumer protection, respect for privacy, employment law, occupational health and safety, equal employment opportunity, superannuation and environment controls.
The Company will provide an explanation of any departures from best practice recommendations (if any) in its future annual reports.
Principle 2: Structure the Board to add value Companies should have a Board of effective composition, size and commitment to adequately ✓ discharge its responsibilities and duties. Recommendation 2.1: � A majority of the Board should be independent directors. Recommendation 2.2: ✓ The chair should be an independent director. Recommendation 2.3: ✓ The roles of the chair and chief executive officer should not be exercised by the same individual. Recommendation 2.4: ✓ The Board should establish a nomination committee. Recommendation 2.5: Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees ✓ and individual directors. Recommendation 2.6: ✓ Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 2.
Board Structure
The Board currently comprises two executive directors and one non-executive director. The Board, which meets at least quarterly, comprises directors with an appropriate blend of qualifications and expertise in:
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Finance and legal.
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Marketing and sales.
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Mineral exploration experience.
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CEO level experience.
The Chairperson, (Mr David John Horton), is a non-executive director.
The Board strives to ensure that all transactions between the Company and any related party are always conducted on arms length terms.
Where possible, the Board undertakes an annual review of the performance of the Board and the individual directors and examines the appropriate mix of skills to ensure maximum effectiveness and contribution to the results of the Company’s business. Newly appointed directors are required to attend the appropriate induction.
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Directors
The Company provides details of each director, such as their skills, experience and expertise relevant to their position, together with an explanation of any departures from the best practice recommendations.
In accordance with the Corporations Act and the Company’s Constitution, the directors must advise the Board on an on-going basis of any interests that might conflict with those of the Company. Where the Board believes that a conflict exists, the director concerned is not permitted to be present at the meeting when the relevant issue is considered and does not receive the relevant Board papers.
The code of conduct adopted by the Board promotes ethical and responsible decision-making and guides directors, key executives and designated officers as to:
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The practices necessary to maintain confidence in the Company’s integrity; and
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The responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices.
Nomination Committee
The Board as a whole comprises the Nomination Committee. Responsibilities include Board succession as well as evaluation of directors’ performance and competencies.
The Nomination Committee:
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Conducts an annual review of the membership of the Board having regard to the present and future perceived needs of the Company and makes recommendations as considered appropriate to be considered at a Board meeting.
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Annually examines the independence status of each director.
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Oversees the annual review and assessment program.
Principle 3: Promote ethical and responsible decision-making
Companies should actively promote ethical and responsible decision-making.
✓
Recommendation 3.1:
Companies should establish a code of conduct and disclose the code or a summary of the code as
to:
- the practices necessary to maintain confidence in the company’s integrity.
✓
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the practices necessary to take into account their legal obligations and the reasonable expectations of their stakeholders.
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the responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices.
Recommendation 3.2: Companies should establish a policy concerning diversity and disclose the policy or a summary of that policy. The policy should include requirements for the Board to establish measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity for the Board to assess annually both the objectives and progress in achieving them.
✓
Recommendation 3.3: Companies should disclose in each annual report the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the Board in accordance with the diversity policy and ✓ progress towards achieving them.
Recommendation 3.4: Companies should disclose in each annual report the proportion of women employees in the whole organisation, women in senior executive positions and women on the ✓ Board.
Recommendation 3.5: Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 3.
✓
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The Company will provide an explanation of any departures from best practice recommendations (if any) in its future annual reports.
Diversity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
The Board has considered the following matters in formulating the diversity policy.
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The use of appropriate diversity to maximise the achievement of corporate goals.
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The corporate benefits arising from employee and Board diversity.
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The importance of benefiting from all available talent.
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The promotion of an environment conducive to attracting and employing suitably qualified. employees, senior management and Board candidates.
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Diversity includes and is not limited to gender, age, ethnicity and cultural background.
Due to its size the company is currently meeting gender diversity through the use of consulting services whereby women are engaged in the provision of financial, accounting and field exploration services.
The Board and senior management currently comprises directors and officers that are multiculturally diverse together with an appropriate blend of qualifications and skills. There is currently no vacancy on the Board. Future appointments will be made based on the principles of equal opportunity, relative ability, performance and potential.
The company has only 2 fulltime employees.
ASX Recommendation 3.4 provides that companies should disclose in each annual report the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the board in accordance with the diversity policy and progress towards achieving them.
The Board has at this stage not set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity. The directors and key management personnel are selected on the basis of their qualifications and experience. The level of workplace diversity is expected to increase as the company grows and expands in accordance with the industry.
ASX Recommendation 3.4 provides that companies should disclose in each annual report the proportion of women employees in the whole organization, women in senior executive positions and women on the board.
The proportion is as follows:
| Measure | Female Proportion |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Nil |
| Senior Managament | Nil |
| Board | Nil |
The Board will monitor the progress and assess the effectiveness of diversity on an ongoing basis.
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Securities Trading Policy
The purpose of this document is to:
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provide a summary of the legislation relating to “insider trading” and
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set out the guidelines for Directors, senior executives and employees dealing (buying or selling) in securities (shares, options, derivatives and other types of financial products) in Superior Resources Limited.
Prohibition
Directors, senior executives and employees are prohibited from engaging in insider trading in breach of the Corporations Law.
What is “insider trading”?
Insider trading is defined in Part 7.10, Division 3 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth). There are three separate types of insider trading:
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a trading offence,
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a procuring offence and
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a tipping offence.
Who is an “insider”?
An insider is defined in section 1043A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth) as someone who:
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possesses information:
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a. that is not generally available and
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b. that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price of shares if it were generally available and
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knows or should know that the information:
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a. is not generally available and
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b. might have a material effect on the price or value of shares if it was generally available.
What is a “trading offence”?
A person commits a trading offence if they are an insider (defined above) in relation to a particular company and they apply for, buy or sell the company’s securities.
What is a “procuring offence”?
An insider commits a procuring offence if they procure someone else to apply for, buy or sell the company’s securities.
The Corporations Act defines “procure” more broadly than its dictionary meaning. Section 1042F of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth) states that a person procures someone else to do something not only if they “incite” or “induce” them to do it, but also if they simply “encourage” them to do it.
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What is a “tipping offence”?
An insider commits a tipping offence if they communicate the inside information to someone else and the insider knows, or should know, that the other person will be likely to apply for, buy or sell the company’s securities or procures a third person to apply for, buy or sell the company’s securities.
Which information is “material”?
Section 1042D of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth) provides that a reasonable person would expect information to have a material effect on the price or value of the shares if the information would be likely to influence people who commonly invest in shares deciding whether to apply for, buy or sell those shares.
When is information “generally available”?
Section 1042C of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth) says information is generally available if:
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it consists of observable matter, or
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it has been made known (disseminated) in a manner likely to bring it to the attention of investors and a reasonable time period has elapsed.
What are the defences?
There are several defences to the insider trading offence including:
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where the trading occurs as part of underwriting an issue of securities,
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where someone buys securities such as shares because they are legally required to do so (eg. family law order) and
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where a company trades in shares and an officer or employee has inside information provided there is a “Chinese Wall” separating the person with inside information from those conducting the trading (eg. a bank advising on a takeover where it also has a share broking department - the person providing advice on the takeover cannot provide information to the persons employed as share brokers).
What are the consequences of a breach?
A breach of the insider trading legislation is a criminal offence and there are civil penalty provisions.
Punishment. The maximum criminal penalty for an individual who is found guilty is a $200,000 fine or five years gaol or both and for a company the maximum penalty is $1,000,000.
Compensation . Someone who suffers loss or damage due to an insider trader’s activities may recover from the insider trader compensation amounting to the loss suffered.
Other orders. A court has powers to make a wide range of orders including directing the disposal of securities and cancelling agreements where an insider trading offence has occurred.
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(continued)
Have there been many prosecutions?
A recent successful action brought by ASIC on the criminal standard of proof being beyond a reasonable doubt involved the stockbroker Rene Rivkin. The sentencing judgement which sets out the facts is R v Rivkin (2003) 198 ALR 400.
Guidelines for Directors, Senior Executives and Employees Dealing in Securities
Directors, senior executives and employees concerned or involved with the control or management of a company are prohibited from using confidential information acquired as a result of their position from benefiting themselves or others.
Directors, senior executives and employees are not totally prohibited by law from trading in the shares of a company because they have an understanding of the affairs and prospects of the company. However, when Directors, senior executives and employees trade in shares of the company it is important to ensure that the transactions do not reflect adversely on either the Directors or the company.
As stated above the Corporations Law prohibits insider trading and tipping.
In order to assist Directors, senior executives and employees of Superior Resources Limited acting prudently in these matters, the following guideline must be followed:
A Director, senior executive or employee of Superior Resources Limited must inform and receive acknowledgement from the Chairperson or Company Secretary of their intention prior to entering into any dealings in Superior Resources Limited’s securities by either himself or herself or by his or her associates.
A Director, senior executive or employee of Superior Resources Limited must not deal in Superior Resources Limited Securities:
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on consideration of a short term nature,
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when they are in possession of price sensitive information not yet released to the market in which case they are prohibited by law from dealing,
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for a period of fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled (per ASX Listing Rules) release by Superior Resources Limited of Quarterly Operations, Quarterly Cashflow, Annual and Half-Yearly Reports and
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any other time, notified by Superior Resources Limited from time to time, when Directors, senior executives and employees are prohibited from trading.
Directors, senior executives and employees will generally be permitted to engage in trading (subject to due notification being given to the Chairperson or Company Secretary) at the following times:
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for a period commencing one (1) business day after the release of Quarterly Operations, Quarterly Cashflow, Annual and Half-Yearly Reports to the market,
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for a period commencing one (1) business day after the release of price sensitive information to the market which allows a reasonable period of time for the information to be disseminated among members of the public and
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where a proposed acquisition of securities is under:
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a. a bonus issue made to all shareholders,
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b. a dividend reinvestment plan or top up plan available to all shareholders or
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c. an employee share plan.
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(continued)
Dealing In exceptional circumstances:
In exceptional circumstances, where it is the only reasonable course of action available, clearance may be given for a Director, senior executive or employee to sell (but not to purchase) securities when he/she would otherwise be prohibited from doing so. An example of the type of circumstance which may be considered exceptional for these purposes would be a pressing financial commitment on the part of the Director, senior executive or employee that cannot otherwise be satisfied. The determination of whether circumstances are exceptional for this purpose will be made by the Chairperson or Company Secretary.
Director’s obligation on acquisition or disposal of securites or on ceasing to be a Director of Superior Resources Limited
Directors must also be aware that pursuant Section 205G of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth) they are obliged to provide the ASX with appropriate notifications of their interests in the company.
Under the ASX Listing Rules, a Director must notify the Company Secretary of the acquisition or disposal of any security and the Company is obliged to notify the ASX (LR 3.19A).
Information to be provided concerning security transactions (the information to be provided to Superior Resources Limited) includes:
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Appendix 3X – Initial Director’s Interest Notice,
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Appendix 3Y – Change of Director’s Interest Notice and
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Appendix 3Z – Final Director’s Interest Notice.
This information is to be forwarded to the Company Secretary.
Each Director is required to enter into an agreement with Superior Resources Limited to supply such information in the required form.
Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in financial reporting
Companies should have a structure to independently verify and safeguard the integrity of their ✓ financial reporting. Recommendation 4.1: ✓
The Board should establish an audit committee.
Recommendation 4.2:
The audit committee should be structured so that it consists of:
- only non-executive directors
� • a majority of independent directors • an independent chair, who is not chair of the Board • at least three members. Recommendation 4.3: ✓ The audit committee should have a formal charter. Recommendation 4.4: ✓ Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 4.
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Integrity in Financial Reporting
The Managing Director and the CFO (or equivalent) are required to make the following certifications to the Board:
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That the Company’s financial reports are complete and present a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the financial condition and operational results of the Company and are in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
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That the above statement is based on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control and which implements the policies adopted by the Board and that the Company’s risk management and internal compliance and control is operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects.
Audit Committee
The Board has established an Audit Committee which operates under a charter approved by the Board. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that an effective internal control framework exists within the entity.
This includes internal controls to deal with both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business processes such as the safeguarding of assets, maintenance of proper accounting records, the reliability of financial information and non-financial considerations such as the benchmarking of operational key performance indicators. The Audit Committee provides a forum for effective communication between the Board and the external auditor. The Audit Committee also provides the Board with additional assurance regarding the reliability of financial information for inclusion in the financial report.
Taking into account the specific operations of the Company, the Audit Committee meets at least twice a year. Because of the size of the Board, the current Audit Committee comprises only two members (one nonexecutive director and one executive director.) The chairman of the committee is not the Chairman of the Board.
The Audit Committee operates under the following charter approved by the Board:
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The Board as a whole is responsible for the accuracy and relevance of the financial statements. However, the Audit Committee provides an additional and more specialised oversight of the financial reporting process.
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The Audit Committee shall, if possible, comprise a majority of non-executive directors and an independent chairman who is not the Chairman of the Board. The Audit Committee shall consist of at least two members.
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The finance director and other executive directors may be present during Audit Committee deliberations but will not be members of the committee.
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The Audit Committee will meet at least two times a year and will meet with the external auditors at least once a year.
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The Audit Committee reports to the Board and copies of Audit Committee minutes should be tabled at the first Board meeting at which it is practicable to do so.
The Company has two executive and one non-executive directors. One non-executive director and one executive director are members of the Audit Committee. The current composition of the audit committee arose due to the appointment of Peter Hwang as Managing Director (who was previously a non executive director).
The Company will review and provide an explanation of any departures from best practice recommendations (if any) in its future annual reports.
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Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure
Companies should promote timely and balanced disclosure of all material matters concerning the company.
Recommendation 5.1:
Companies should establish written policies designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability at a senior executive level for that compliance and disclose those policies or a summary of those policies.
Recommendation 5.2:
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 5.
✓ ✓ ✓
Continuous Disclosure
The Company has a continuous disclosure program in place designed to ensure the factual presentation of all matters concerning the Company including financial position.
The Company will provide an explanation of any departures from best practice recommendations (if any) in its future annual reports.
Principle 6: Respect the rights of shareholders
Companies should respect the rights of shareholders and facilitate the effective exercise of ✓ those rights. Recommendation 6.1: Companies should design a communications policy for promoting effective communication with ✓ shareholders and encouraging their participation at general meetings and disclose their policy or a summary of that policy. Recommendation 6.2: ✓
Companies should respect the rights of shareholders and facilitate the effective exercise of those rights.
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 6.
Shareholders Information
The Board aims to ensure that shareholders and other stakeholders have equal and timely access to material information concerning the Company. Information is communicated through:
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The annual report which is distributed to the Australian Securities Exchange and to all shareholders who have elected to receive such report.
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Notices of the Annual General Meeting and other meetings of members called as required to obtain approval for Board action.
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Timely announcements through the Australian Securities Exchange company announcements platform, including Quarterly Activity Reports and Quarterly Cashflow Reports as required for mineral exploration companies.
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The half-year report containing summarised financial information and a review of operations for that period.
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The Company website is regularly updated to include the above mentioned information
The Board encourages full participation of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and at other general meetings as may be called.
The Company requests the external auditor to attend all annual general meetings of the Company to answer shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the auditors report.
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Recognising the Rights of Shareholders
Directors bear individual responsibilities for the performance of their duties before the law, and collective responsibility for the behaviour of the Board.
The code of conduct, as pronounced by the Australian Institute of Company Directors in September 2005, encompasses the legislative and common law requirement of directors, as well as specific behaviour that the Company expects of directors. The Company has adopted this code of conduct, which provides that:
- A director must act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the Company as a whole.
2. A director has a duty to use due care and diligence in fulfilling the functions of office and exercising the powers attached to that office.
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A director must use the powers of office for a proper purpose, in the best interests of the Company as a whole.
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A director must recognise that the primary responsibility is to the Company’s shareholders as a whole but should, where appropriate, have regard for the interests of all stakeholders of the Company.
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A director must not make improper use of information acquired as a director.
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A director must not take improper advantage of the position of director.
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A director must not allow personal interests, or the interests of any associated person, to conflict with the interests of the Company.
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A director has an obligation to be independent in judgment and actions and to take all reasonable steps to be satisfied as to the soundness of all decisions taken by the Board.
The Company will provide an explanation of any departures from best practice recommendations (if any) in its future annual reports.
Principle 7: Recognise and Manage risk
Companies should establish a sound system of risk oversight and management and internal control. Recommendation 7.1:
Companies should establish policies for the oversight and management of material business risks and disclose a summary of those policies.
✓
✓
Recommendation 7.2:
The Board should require management to design and implement the risk management and internal control system to manage the company’s material business risks and report to it on whether those ✓ risks are being managed effectively. The Board should disclose that management has reported to it as to the effectiveness of the company’s management of its material business risks.
Recommendation 7.2:
The Board should require management to design and implement the risk management and internal control system to manage the company’s material business risks and report to it on whether those risks are being managed effectively. The Board should disclose that management has reported to it as to the effectiveness of the company’s management of its material business risks. Recommendation 7.3:
The Board should disclose whether it has received assurance from the chief executive officer (or equivalent) and the chief financial officer (or equivalent) that the declaration provided in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial reporting risks. Recommendation 7.4:
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 7.
✓
✓
✓
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Risk Management
The Board has established a Risk Management Committee. The prime purpose of the Risk Management Committee is to identify those areas of risk which are most likely to cause major disruption and damage to the business of the Company and to implement, with Board approval, plans and procedures which will mitigate any damage.
The Risk Management Committee will meet as often as considered necessary but not less than twice per year.
Certifications to the Board
The Managing Director and the CFO (or equivalent) is required to make the following certifications to the Board:
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That the Company’s financial reports are complete and present a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the financial condition and operational results of the Company and are in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
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That the above statement is based on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control and which implements the policies adopted by the Board and that the Company’s risk management and internal compliance and control is operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects.
The Company will provide an explanation of any departures from best practice recommendations (if any) in its future annual reports.
Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly
Companies should ensure that the level and composition of remuneration is sufficient and reasonable and that its relationship to performance is clear.
Recommendation 8.1:
The Board should establish a remuneration committee.
✓ ✓
Recommendation 8.2:
The remuneration committee should be structured so that it:
- consists of a majority of independent directors
�
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is chaired by an independent chair
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has at least three members.
Recommendation 8.3
Companies should clearly distinguish the structure of non-executive directors’ remuneration from ✓ that of executive directors and senior executives.
Recommendation 8.4
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 8.
✓
Enhanced Performance
The Board encourages enhanced performance and has adopted a program that enables directors to gain an understanding of:
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the Company’s financial, strategic, operational and risk management position;
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their rights, duties and responsibilities; and
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the role of the Board’s committees.
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The Board undertakes an annual review of the performance of the Board and the individual directors and examines the appropriate mix of skills to ensue maximum effectiveness and contribution to the results of the Company’s business.
Remuneration Policy
The Company has a formal remuneration policy.
The Company will disclose the quantum of remuneration paid to directors and senior executives in its annual reports. Any links between the remuneration paid to directors and key executives and corporate performance will be fully disclosed.
The Board is responsible for determining and reviewing remuneration arrangements for the directors and the executive team. The Board has established a Remuneration Committee consisting of one non-executive director and one executive director.
The current composition of the Remuneration Committe arose due to the appointment of Peter Hwang as Managing Director (who was previously a non executive director).
The Company’s constitution provides that the total remuneration of all non-executive directors will not be more than the aggregate fixed sum determined by a general meeting. The aggregate remuneration has been set at an amount of $250,000 per annum.
The Company will seek shareholder approval for any future grant of equity based remuneration to directors.
The Company will provide an explanation of any departures from best practice recommendations (if any) in its future annual reports.
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Financial Report
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| Note Revenue from continuing operations 6 Accounting and audit fees Depreciation and amortisation Office rent and outgoings Tenement expenditure written off Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets Administration expenses Loss before income tax Income tax (expense) / benefit 7 Loss for the year from continuing operations attributable to owners of Superior Resources Limited Earnings (loss) per share Basic earnings (loss) per share 28 Diluted earnings (loss) per share 28 |
2013 $ 2012 $ 15,369 67,480 (41,820) (44,000) (4,907) (6,370) (40,422) (35,779) (355,695) (768,020) - (490,000) (317,606) (222,295) |
|---|---|
| (745,081) (1,498,984) 36,732 (63,000) |
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| (708,349) (1,561,984) |
|
| Cents Cents (0.87) (2.03) (0.87) (2.03) |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| Note Loss for the year Other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss Fair value adjustment to available-for-sale financial assets Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income Other comprehensive income / (loss ) for the year, net of tax Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the year attributable to owners of Superior Resources Limited |
2013 $ 2012 $ (708,349) (1,561,984) (140,000) (210,000) 42,000 63,000 |
|---|---|
| (98,000) (147,000) |
|
| (806,349) (1,708,984) |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2013
| Note ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 8 Trade and other receivables 9 Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment 10 Available-for-sale financial assets 11 Exploration expenditure 12 Deferred tax assets 13 Other 14 Total Non-Current Assets Total Assets LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Payables 15 Income tax payable 16 Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Deferred tax liabilities 17 Provisions 18 Total Non-Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Equity Contributed equity 19 Reserves 20 Retained profits (accumulated losses) 21 Total Equity |
2013 $ 2012 $ 213,456 630,961 44,636 87,467 |
|---|---|
| 258,092 718,428 |
|
| 18,389 23,296 210,000 350,000 3,997,035 3,817,229 - - 25,000 27,500 |
|
| 4,250,424 4,218,025 |
|
| 4,508,516 4,936,453 |
|
| 104,755 96,708 - - |
|
| 104,755 96,708 |
|
| - - 15,501 - |
|
| 15,501 - |
|
| 120,256 96,708 |
|
| 4,388,260 4,839,745 |
|
| 6,244,136 5,889,272 (98,000) - (1,757,876) (1,049,527) |
|
| 4,388,260 4,839,745 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| Balance at 1 July 2011 Loss for the year Other comprehensive income / (loss) Total comprehensive income for the year as reported in the 2012 financial statements Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs Balance at 30 June 2012 Loss for the year Other comprehensive income / (loss) Total comprehensive income for the year Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs Balance at 30 June 2013 |
Contributed equity $ Reserves $ Retained Earnings (Accumulated Losses) $ Total $ 5,889,272 147,000 512,457 6,548,729 - - (1,561,984) (1,561,984) (147,000) - (147,000) |
|---|---|
| - (147,000) (1,561,984) (1,708,984) - - - - |
|
| 5,889,272 - (1,049,527) 4,839,745 |
|
| - - (708,349) (708,349) - (98,000) - (98,000) |
|
| - (98,000) (708,349) (806,349) 354,864 - - 354,864 |
|
| 6,244,136 (98,000) (1,757,876) 4,388,260 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| Note Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers (GST inclusive) Interest received Payments to suppliers and employees (GST inclusive) Income tax refund Net cash inflow(outflow) from operating activities 27 Cash flows from investing activities Payments for exploration expenditure Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial assets Payments for security deposits Refund of security deposits Proceeds from government grants Payments for property, plant and equipment Net cash inflow(outflow) from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds on issue of shares Payment of capital raising costs Net cash inflow(outflow) from financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash held Cash at beginning of financial year Cash at the end of financial year 8 |
2013 $ 2012 $ 53,094 84,533 15,369 72,431 (413,156) (395,410) 78,732 - |
|---|---|
| (265,961) (238,446) (364,172) (1,294,513) - - - (5,000) 2,500 10,000 - - - - |
|
| (361,672) (1,289,513) 222,000 - (11,872) - |
|
| 210,128 - |
|
| (417,505) (1,527,959) 630,961 2,158,920 |
|
| 213,456 630,961 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Superior Resources Limited (the “Company”) is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Superior Resources Limited’s shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
The consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the directors on 26 August 2013. The directors have the power to amend and reissue the consolidated financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars which is the Group’s functional and presentation currency.
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The consolidated financial statements and notes are for Superior Resources Limited and its controlled entity (the ‘consolidated group’ or ‘Group’), as required by the Corporations Act 2001.
(a) Basis of preparation
These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. Superior Resources Limited is a for-profit entity for the purposes of preparing the financial statements.
Compliance with IFRSs
The consolidated financial statements of the Group also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
New and amended standards adopted by the group
None of the new standards and amendments to standards that are mandatory for the first time for the financial year beginning 1 July 2012 affected any of the amounts recognised in the current period or any prior period and are not likely to affect future periods. However, amendments made to AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements effective 1 July 2012 now require the statement of comprehensive income to show the items of comprehensive income grouped into those that are not permitted to be reclassified to profit or loss in a future period and those that may have to be reclassified if certain conditions are met.
Historical cost convention
The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit or loss, certain classes of property, plant and equipment and investment property.
Critical accounting estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 3.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(b) Principles of consolidation
(i) Subsidiaries
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Superior Resources Limited (‘company’ or ‘parent entity’) as at 30 June 2013 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. Superior Resources Limited and its subsidiaries together are referred to in this financial report as the group or the consolidated entity.
Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the group controls another entity.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the group (refer to note 1 (o)).
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the group.
Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the consolidated income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and balance sheet respectively.
(c) Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method.
All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(d) Income Tax
The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to unused tax losses.
Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or less. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilize those temporary differences and losses.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liability simultaneously.
Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
(e) Cash and cash equivalents
For the consolidated statement of cash flows presentation purposes, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(f) Investments and other financial assets
Available for sale
Available-for-sale financial assets, comprising principally marketable equity securities, are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. They are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the balance date.
When securities classified as available-for-sale are sold, the accumulated fair value adjustments recognised in other comprehensive income are included in the income statement as gains and losses from investment securities.
Subsequent measurement
Available-for-sale financial assets are subsequently carried at fair value. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the monetary and non-monetary securities classified as available-for-sale are recognised in other comprehensive income.
Fair value
The fair values of quoted investments are based on current bid prices.
Impairment
The Group assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of equity securities classified as available-for-sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of a security below its cost is considered as an indicator that the securities are impaired. If any such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss – measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in profit or loss – is recognised in the income statement. Impairment losses recognised in the income statement on equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are not reversed through the income statement.
(g)
Fair value estimation
The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes.
The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives, and trading and available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the balance date. The quoted market price used for financial assets is the current bid price.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(h) Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
- Equipment / Software 3 – 5 years
The asset’s residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance date.
An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in the income statement. When revalued assets are sold, it is company policy to transfer the amounts included in other reserves in respect of those assets to retained earnings.
(i) Trade and other payables
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the company prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.
(j) Exploration expenditure
Expenditure is accumulated separately for each area of interest until such time as the area is abandoned or sold. The realisation of the value of the expenditure carried forward depends on any commercial results that may be obtained through successful development and exploitation of the area of interest or alternatively by its sale. If an area of interest is abandoned or is considered to be of no further commercial interest the accumulated exploration costs relating to the area are written off against income in the year of abandonment. Some exploration expenditure may also be written off where areas of interest are partly relinquished. In cases where uncertainty exists as to the value, provisions for possible diminution in value are established.
(k) Contributed equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
(l) Dividends
Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the discretion of the entity, on or before the end of the financial year but not distributed at balance date.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(m) Earnings per share
(i) Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Group, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year.
(ii) Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.
(n) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.
Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, are presented as operating cash flow.
(o) Business combinations
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the group. The consideration transferred also includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement and the fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are, with limited exceptions, measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquire either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets.
The excess of the consideration transferred and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If those amounts are less than the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary acquired and the measurement of all amounts has been reviewed, the difference is recognised directly in profit or loss as a bargain purchase.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(o) Business combinations (continued)
Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present value as at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions.
Contingent consideration is classified either as equity or a financial liability. Amounts classified as a financial liability are subsequently remeasured to fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss.
(p) Employee benefits
(i) Short-term obligations
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liability for annual leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short-term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables.
(ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations
The liability for long service leave and annual leave which is not expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds with terms and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur.
(q) New accounting standards and interpretations
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2013 reporting periods and have not been adopted by the group. The group’s assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out below.
(i) AASB 9 Financial Instruments , AASB 2009-11 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 and AASB 2010-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 (December 2010) and AASB 2012-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Mandatory Effective Date of AASB 9 and Transition Disclosures (effective from 1 January 2015)
AASB 9 Financial Instruments addresses the classification, measurement and derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. The standard is not applicable until 1 January 2013 but is available for early adoption. When adopted, the standard will have no affect on the Group accounting for its available-for-sale financial assets as the changes only affect the accounting for equity investments that are held for trading.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(q) New accounting standards and interpretations (continued) There will be no impact on the Group’s accounting for financial liabilities, as the new requirements only affect the accounting for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and the Group does not have any such liabilities. The derecognition rules have been transferred from AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and have not been changed. The group has not yet decided when to adopt AASB 9.
(ii) AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement and AASB 2011-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 13 (effective 1 January 2013)
AASB 13 was released in September 2011. It explains how to measure fair value and aims to enhance fair value disclosures. The Company has yet to determine which, if any, of its current measurement techniques will have to change as a result of the new guidance. It is therefore not possible to state the impact, if any, of the new rules on any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements. However, applicable of the new standard will impact the type of information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. The Company does not intend to adopt the new standard before its operative date, which means that it would be first applied in the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2014.
(iii) AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements , AASB 11 Joint Arrangements , AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities , revised AASB 127 Separate Financial Statements , AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures , AASB 2011-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Consolidation and Joint Arrangements Standards and AASB 2012-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Transition Guidance and Other Amendments (effective 1 January 2013)
In August 2011, the AASB issued a suite of five new and amended standards which address the accounting for joint arrangements, consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures.
AASB 10 replaces all of the guidance on control and consolidation in AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements , and Interpretation 12 Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities . The core principle that a consolidated entity presents a parent and its subsidiaries as if they are a single economic entity remains unchanged, as do the mechanics of consolidation. However, the standard introduces a single definition of control that applies to all entities. It focuses on the need to have both power and rights or exposure to variable returns. Power is the current ability to direct the activities that significant influence returns. Returns must vary and can be positive, negative or both. Control exists when the investor can use its power to affect the amount of its returns. There is also new guidance on participating and protective rights and on agent/principal relationships. The group does not expect the new standard to have any significant impact on the financial statements.
AASB 11 introduces a principles based approach to accounting for joint arrangements. The focus is no longer on the legal structure of joint arrangements, but rather on how rights and obligations are shares by the parties to the joint arrangement. Based on the assessment of rights and obligations, a joint arrangement will be classified as either a joint operations or a joint venture. Joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method, and the choice to proportionately consolidate will no longer be permitted. Parties to a joint operation will account for their share of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities in much the same way as under the previous standard. AASB 11 also provides guidance for parties that participate in joint arrangements but do not share joint control.
Although not expected to be significant, the Group is yet to formally assess the impact of this new accounting standard on its financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(q) New accounting standards and interpretations (continued)
- (iv) AASB 2011–4: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards to Remove Individual Key Management Personnel Disclosure Requirements (applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2013).
This Standard makes amendments to AASB 124: Related Party Disclosures to remove the individual key management personnel disclosure requirements (including paras Aus29.1 to Aus29.9.3). These amendments serve a number of purposes, including furthering trans-Tasman convergence, removing differences from IFRSs, and avoiding any potential confusion with the equivalent Corporations Act 2001 disclosure requirements.
This Standard is not expected to significantly impact the Group’s financial report as a whole because:
-
some of the disclosures removed from AASB 124 will continue to be required under s 300A of the Corporations Act, which is applicable to the Group; and
-
AASB 2011–4 does not affect the related party disclosure requirements in AASB 124 applicable to all reporting entities, and some of these requirements require similar disclosures to those removed by AASB 2011–4.
There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that are expected to have a material impact on the entity in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.
(r) Parent entity financial information
The financial information for the parent entity, Superior Resources Limited, disclosed in note 31 has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
2. Financial risk management
The Group’s overall risk management plan seeks to minimize potential adverse effects due to the unpredictability of financial markets.
The Group does not actively engage in the trading of financial assets for speculative purposes nor does it write options. The most significant financial risks to which the Group is exposed are credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk and cash flow interest rate risk.
The Group holds the following financial instruments:
| Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Available-for-sale financial assets Financial liabilities Trade and other payables |
2013 $ 2012 $ 213,456 630,961 44,636 87,467 210,000 350,000 |
|---|---|
| 468,092 1,068,428 |
|
| 104,755 96,708 |
|
| 104,755 96,708 |
Risk management is carried out by the Group’s finance function under policies and objectives which have been approved by the Board of Directors. The Managing Director has been delegated the authority for designing and implementing processes which follow the objectives and policies.
The Board receives monthly reports which provide details of the effectiveness of the processes and policies in place.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss from a counter-party failing to meet its financial obligations to the Company.
The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognized financial assets is the carrying amount of those assets, net of any provision for doubtful debts, as disclosed in the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements.
Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents and deposits with banks and financial institutions. For bank and financial institutions, only independently rated parties with a minimum rating of ‘A’ are accepted.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
2. Financial risk management (continued)
The credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired can be assessed by reference to external credit ratings (if available).
| xternal credit ratings (if available). | |
|---|---|
| Cash at bank and short-term bank deposits AAA A |
2013 $ 2012 $ - - 213,456 630,961 |
| 213,456 630,961 |
Other than cash and cash equivalents, the most significant other financial assets are trade and other receivables. The Group does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single debtor or group of debtors under financial instruments entered into by the Group. There were no past due debts at balance date requiring consideration of impairment provisions.
Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities to meet obligations when due. At the end of the reporting period the Group held deposits at call of $199,093 (2012: $613,784) that are expected to readily generate cash inflows for managing liquidity risk.
The Group manages liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows. No finance facilities were available to the Group at the end of the reporting period.
Maturities of financial liabilities
The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings.
| Contractual maturities of financial liabilities At 30 June 2013 Trade and other payables At 30 June 2012 Trade and other payables |
Less then 6 months 6 – 12 months Between 1 and 2 years Between 2 and 5 years Over 5 years Total contractual cash flows Carrying amount $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 104,755 - - - - 104,755 104,755 |
|---|---|
| 104,755 - - - - 104,755 104,755 |
|
| 96,708 - - - - 96,708 96,708 |
|
| 96,708 - - - - 96,708 96,708 |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
2. Financial risk management (continued)
Market risk
The Group is exposed to equity securities price risk. This arises from investments held by the Group in Deep Yellow Limited and classified on the statement of financial position as available-for-sale financial assets. The Group is not exposed to commodity price risk.
The table below summaries the impact of increases/decreases in the Deep Yellow Limited share price on the Group’s total comprehensive income / (loss) for the year and on equity. The analysis is based on the assumption that the share price had increased/decreased by 25% (2012 – 25%) from balance date fair value with all other variables held constant.
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Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
As the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets or borrowings, the Group’s income and operating cash flows are not materially exposed to changes in market interest rates.
At 30 June 2013, if interest rates had changed by -/+ 100 basis points from the year-end rates with all other variables held constant, post-tax loss for the year would have been $2,135 lower/higher (2012 – change of 100 bps: $6,310 higher/lower), as a result of higher/lower interest income from cash and cash equivalents.
Fair value measurements
The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes. The net fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities approximates their carrying values as disclosed in the consolidated statement of financial position and notes to the financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
3. Critical accounting estimates and judgements
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Critical judgements in applying the entity’s accounting policies
The Group has capitalised exploration expenditure of $3,997,035 (2012 : $3,817,229). This amount includes costs directly associated with exploration. These costs are capitalised as an intangible asset until assessment and/or drilling of the permit is complete and the results have been evaluated. These costs include employee remuneration, materials, rig costs, delay rentals and payments to contractors. The expenditure is carried forward until such a time as the area moves into the development phase, is abandoned or sold. Given exploration activities have not yet reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of recoverable resources and the difficulty in forecasting cash flows to assess the fair value of exploration expenditure there is uncertainty as to the carrying value of exploration expenditure. The ultimate recovery of the carrying value of exploration expenditure is dependent upon the successful development and commercial exploitation or, alternatively, sale of the interest in the tenements. The Directors are of the opinion that the exploration expenditure is recoverable for the amount stated in the financial report.
4. Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and discharge of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.
The Directors acknowledge that to continue the exploration and development of the Group’s exploration projects, the budgeted cash flows from operating and investing activities for the future will necessitate further capital raisings. In the event that the Group is unable to raise future funding requirements there exists a material uncertainty that may cast doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern with the result that the Group may be required to realise its assets at amounts different from those currently recognised, settle liabilities other than in the ordinary course of business and make provisions for costs which may arise as a result of cessation or curtailment of normal business operations.
5. Segment information
The Group operates solely within one segment, being the mineral exploration industry in Australia.
| 2013 | 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | ||
| 6. | Revenue | ||
| Other revenue | |||
| Interest | 15,369 | 67,480 |
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| 7. Income tax expense (a) Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense / (income) to prima facie tax payable Profit (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30% (2012– 30%) Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in calculating taxable income Adjustment to deferred tax assets and liabilities for tax losses and temporary differences not recognised Prior year research and development tax credit Income tax expense / (benefit) (b) The components of income tax expense / (income): Current tax Deferred tax Adjustments for current tax of prior periods Deferred income tax (income) expense included in income tax expense comprises: Decrease / (increase) in deferred tax assets (Note 13) (Decrease) / increase in deferred tax liabilities (Note 17) (c) Tax expense (income) relating to items of other comprehensive income: Available-for-sale financial assets (d) Tax losses Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised Potential tax benefit @ 30% Franking credits available for use in subsequent financial years |
2013 $ 2012 $ (745,081) (1,498,984) |
|---|---|
| (223,524) (449,695) 88 265,436 - 512,695 (78,732) - |
|
| (36,732) 63,000 |
|
| - - 42,000 63,000 (78,732) - |
|
| (36,732) 63,000 |
|
| - - 42,000 63,000 |
|
| 42,000 63,000 |
|
| (42,000) (63,000) |
|
2,687,443 1,939,673 |
|
| 806,233 581,902 |
|
| 251,146 251,146 |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| 2013 $ 2012 $ 8. Current assets - Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank and on hand 213,456 630,961 9. Current assets - Trade and other receivables Other receivables 11,810 32,920 Prepayments 32,826 54,547 44,636 87,467 Other receivables These amounts generally arise from transactions outside the usual operating activities of the company. 2013 $ 2012 $ 10. Non-current assets – Property, plant and equipment Equipment / software – at cost 71,793 71,793 Accumulated depreciation (53,404) (48,497) 18,389 23,296 Equipment / Software $ Year ended 30 June 2012 Opening net book amount 29,666 Additions - Depreciation charge (6,370) Closing net book amount 23,296 Year ended 30 June 2013 Opening net book amount 23,296 Additions - Depreciation charge (4,907) Closing net book amount 18,389 |
2013 $ 2012 $ 213,456 630,961 |
2013 $ 2012 $ 213,456 630,961 |
|---|---|---|
| 11,810 32,920 32,826 54,547 |
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| 44,636 87,467 |
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| 18,389 23,296 |
||
| Equipment / Software $ 29,666 - (6,370) 23,296 23,296 - (4,907) 18,389 |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| 11. Non-current assets – Available-for-sale financial assets Listed securities Equity securities At beginning of year Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets Fair value adjustment in other comprehensive income / (loss) 12. Non-current assets – Exploration expenditure Exploration phase property costs Deferred geological, geophysical, drilling and other expenditure – at cost The capitalised exploration expenditure carried forward above has been determined as follows: Opening balance Expenditure incurred during the year Exploration abandoned 13. Non-current assets – Deferred tax assets Deferred tax assets The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: Amounts recognised in profit or loss Accruals Employee entitlements Business capital costs Tax losses Other Amounts recognised in equity Capital raising costs Total deferred tax assets Set-off of deferred tax assets/liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions Net adjustment to deferred tax assets for tax losses not recognised (Note 7) Net deferred tax assets Deferred tax assets expected to be settled within 12 months Deferred tax assets expected to settled after more than 12 months |
2013 $ 2012 $ 210,000 350,000 |
|---|---|
| 350,000 1,050,000 - (490,000) (140,000) (210,000) |
|
| 210,000 350,000 |
|
| 3,997,035 3,817,229 |
|
| 3,817,229 535,501 (355,695) 3,327,597 1,257,652 (768,020) |
|
| 3,997,035 3,817,229 |
|
| - - |
|
| 8,027 15,140 8,603 2,029,683 383 8,898 9,564 - 1,822,241 383 - - |
|
| 2,061,836 (1,255,603) (806,233) 1,841,086 (1,259,184) (581,902) |
|
| - - |
|
| 23,550 18,845 2,038,286 1,822,241 |
|
| 2,061,836 1,841,086 |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
13. Non-current assets – Deferred tax assets (continued)
Movements in deferred tax assets:
| At 30 June 2011 (Charged)/credited to profit or loss (Note 7) At 30 June 2012 (Charged)/credited to profit or loss (Note 7) At 30 June 2013 14. Non-current assets Security deposits 15. Current liabilities - Trade payables Other payables 16. Current liabilities – Income tax payable |
Accruals $ Employee entitlements $ Business capital costs $ 9,699 8,808 22,970 (801) 756 (22,970) |
Tax losses incurred $ Other $ Total $ 1,348,942 383 1,390,802 473,299 - 450,284 |
|---|---|---|
| 8,898 9,564 - (871) 5,576 8,603 |
1,822,241 383 1,841,086 207,442 - 220,750 |
|
| 8,027 15,140 8,603 |
2,029,683 383 2,061,836 |
|
| – Other Payables Income tax payable |
2013 $ 2012 $ 25,000 27,500 14,905 8,169 89,850 88,539 104,755 96,708 - - |
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| 17. Non-current liabilities – Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax liabilities The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: Amounts recognised in profit or loss Exploration expenditure Investment Prepayments Property, plant and equipment Amounts recognised directly in equity Asset revaluation reserve Set-off of deferred tax assets/liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions Net deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax liabilities expected to be settled within 12 months Deferred tax liabilities expected to settled after more than 12 months |
2013 $ 2012 $ - - |
|---|---|
| 1,191,290 52,228 7,176 4,909 1,145,170 94,228 13,877 5,909 - - |
|
| 1,255,603 (1,255,603) 1,259,184 (1,259,184) |
|
| - - |
|
| 7,176 13,877 1,248,427 1,245,307 |
|
| 1,255,603 1,259,184 |
Movements in deferred tax liabilities:
| Exploration expenditure $ Available- for-sale financial assets $ Prepayments $ At 30 June 2011 998,279 304,228 9,639 (Charged)/credited to profit or loss (Note 7) 146,891 (147,000) 4,238 Charged /(credited) to other comprehensive income - (63,000) - At 30 June 2012 1,145,170 94,228 13,877 (Charged)/credited to profit or loss (Note 7) 46,120 - (6,701) Charged /(credited) to other comprehensive income - (42,000) - At 30 June 2013 1,191,290 52,228 7,176 18. Non-current liabilities – Provisions Employee benefits – long service leave |
Exploration expenditure $ Available- for-sale financial assets $ Prepayments $ 998,279 304,228 9,639 146,891 (147,000) 4,238 - (63,000) - |
Property, plant and equipment $ Interest receivable $ Total $ 7,964 1,485 1,321,595 (2,055) (1,485) 589 - - (63,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,145,170 94,228 13,877 46,120 - (6,701) - (42,000) - |
5,909 - 1,259,184 (1,000) - 38,419 - - (42,000) |
|
| 1,191,290 52,228 7,176 |
4,909 - 1,255,603 |
|
| 2013 $ 15,501 2012 $ - |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
2013 2012 $ $ 19. Contributed equity 83,105,955 (2012 : 76,993,688) ordinary shares fully paid 6,244,136 5,889,272
19. Contributed equity
(a) Movements in ordinary share capital:
| Date Details |
Number of shares Issue Price $ |
$ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2011 Balance Movement 30 June 2012 Balance Shares issued Shares issued for acquisition of exploration rights Shares issued for settlement of supplier invoice Share issue expenses 30 June 2013 Balance |
76,993,688 - 76,993,688 3,700,000 1,000,000 1,412,267 - 0.06 0.06 0.06 83,105,955 |
5,889,272 - |
| 5,889,272 222,000 60,000 84,736 (11,872) |
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| 6,244,136 |
(b) Ordinary shares:
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held.
On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting, in person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote.
(c) Capital risk management
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can continue to provide returns for shareholders, benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.
The capital structure of the Group includes cash and cash equivalents, equity attributable to equity holders, comprising of contributed equity, reserves and accumulated losses. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may issue new shares, sell assets to reduce debt or adjust the level of activities undertaken by the company.
The Group monitors capital on the basis of cash flow requirements for operational, and exploration and evaluation expenditure. The Group’s exposure to borrowings as at 30 June 2013 totals $nil (2012: $nil). The Group will continue to use capital market issues and joint venture participant funding contributions to satisfy anticipated funding requirements.
The Group’s strategy to capital risk management is unchanged from prior years.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| . Reserves Available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve Movements: Balance 1 July Revaluation – gross (Note 11) Deferred tax (Note 17) Balance 30 June |
2013 $ 2012 $ (98,000) - |
|---|---|
| - (140,000) 42,000 147,000 (210,000) 63,000 |
|
| (98,000) - |
20. Reserves
Nature and purpose of reserves
Available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve
Changes in the fair value of investments, such as equities, classified as available-for-sale financial assets, are taken to the available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve, as described in Note 1(f). Amounts are recognised in profit and loss when the associated assets are sold or impaired.
| . Retained profits (Accumulated losses) Retained profits / (accumulated losses) Movements: Balance 1 July Profit / (loss) for the year Dividend paid Balance 30 June |
2013 $ 2012 $ (1,757,876) (1,049,527) |
|---|---|
| (1,049,527) 512,457 (708,349) (1,561,984) - - |
|
| (1,757,876) (1,049,527) |
21. Retained profits (Accumulated losses)
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
22. Key Management Personnel disclosures
(a) Key management personnel compensation
| Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Share-based payments |
2013 $ 2012 $ 302,980 270,018 22,948 19,982 - - |
|---|---|
| 325,928 290,000 |
Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the remuneration report on pages 10 to 13.
(b) Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel
(i) Options provided as remuneration and shares issued on exercise of such options Details of options provided as remuneration and shares issued on the exercise of such options, together with terms and conditions of the options, can be found in the remuneration report on page 13.
(ii) Option holdings
The numbers of options over ordinary shares in the company held during the financial year by each director of Superior Resources Limited and other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below.
| 2013 | Balance at the | Granted as | Balance at the | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| start of the | compensation | Exercised | Other changes | end of the year | |
| Name | year | ||||
| Directors of Superior Resources Limited | |||||
| K J Harvey | - | - | - | - | - |
| D J Horton | - | - | - | - | - |
| P H Hwang | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other key management personnel of the company | |||||
| C A Fernicola | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | Balance at the | Granted as | Balance at the | ||
| start of the | compensation | Exercised | Other changes | end of the year | |
| Name | year | ||||
| Directors of Superior Resources Limited | |||||
| K J Harvey | - | - | - | - | - |
| D J Horton | - | - | - | - | - |
| P H Hwang | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other key management personnel of the company | |||||
| C A Fernicola | - | - | - | - | - |
There were no options on issue at 30 June 2012 and 30 June 2013.
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22. Key Management Personnel disclosures (continued)
(iii) Share holdings
The number of ordinary shares in the company held during the financial year by each Director and their personally related entities is set out below:
| 2013 | Balance at the | Received on | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| start of the | exercising | Net purchased | Other changes | Balance at the | |
| Name | year | options | / (sold) | end of the year | |
| Directors of Superior Resources Limited | |||||
| P H Hwang | - | - | 148,000 | - | 148,000 |
| K J Harvey | 5,689,081 | - | 331,643 | - | 6,020,724 |
| D J Horton | 2,695,000 | - | - | - | 2,695,000 |
| Other key management personnel of the company | |||||
| C A Fernicola | 2,877,975 | - | 328,025 | - | 3,176,000 |
| 2012 | Balance at the | Received on | |||
| start of the | exercising | Net purchased | Other changes | Balance at the | |
| Name | year | options | / (sold) | end of the year | |
| Directors of Superior Resources Limited | |||||
| P H Hwang | - | - | - | - | - |
| K J Harvey | 5,594,964 | - | 94,117 | - | 5,689,081 |
| D J Horton | 2,695,000 | - | - | - | 2,695,000 |
| Other key management personnel of the company | |||||
| C A Fernicola | 2,787,975 | - | 60,000 | - | 2,877,975 |
(c) Other transactions with key management personnel
A director, Mr D Horton, is a director and shareholder of Opal Horizon Limited to which the company paid bookkeeping fees of $19,706 (2012: $14,493). The amounts were paid on normal commercial terms and conditions.
There are no other related party transactions.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| . Remuneration of auditors During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor, its related practises and non- related audit firms: Lawler Hacketts Audit - Audit or review of financial report Other assurance services Taxation compliance services |
2013 $ 2012 $ 24,900 23,750 - - - - |
|---|---|
| 24,900 23,750 |
23. Remuneration of auditors
24. Contingencies
The possibility of native title claim applications at some future time, under the provisions of the Native Title Act (1993), may impact on exploration tenements under application. Any substantiated claim may have an effect on the value of the tenement application affected by the claim.
25. Commitments
Exploration commitments
So as to maintain current rights to tenure of various exploration and mining tenements, the company will be required to outlay amounts in respect of tenement rent to the relevant governing authorities and to meet certain annual exploration expenditure commitments. These outlays (exploration expenditure and rent), which arise in relation to granted tenements, inclusive of tenement applications granted subsequent to 30 June 2013, are as follows:
| Exploration expenditure commitments Commitments for payments under exploration permits for minerals in existence at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities payable is as follows: Payable within one year Payable between one and five years |
2013 $ 2012 $ 457,292 1,560,525 419,017 1,457,512 |
|---|---|
| 2,017,817 1,876,529 |
Outlays may be varied from time to time, subject to approval of the relevant government departments, and may be relieved if a tenement is relinquished. Cash security bonds totalling $25,000 (2012: $27,500) are currently held by the relevant governing authorities to ensure compliance with granted tenement conditions.
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26. Events occurring after the balance date
No other matter or circumstance has arisen since the end of the financial year that has significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of the operations or the state of affairs of the company in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2013.
| 2013 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| 27. Reconciliation ofprofit / (loss) after income tax to net cash flows from operating | activities | |
| Profit / (loss) for the year | (708,349) | (1,561,984) |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 4,907 | 6,370 |
| Exploration abandoned | 355,695 | 768,020 |
| Tax related balances recognised directly in equity | 42,000 | 63,000 |
| Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets | - | 490,000 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| (Increase) / decrease in other receivables | 21,110 | (12,632) |
| (Increase) / decrease in prepayments | (614) | 5,040 |
| (Increase) / decrease in deferred tax assets | - | - |
| Increase / (decrease) in income tax payable | - | - |
| Increase / (decrease) in payables | 3,789 | 3,740 |
| Increase / (decrease) in provisions | 15,501 | |
| Net cash outflow from operating activities | (265,961) | (238,446) |
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28. Earnings (loss) per share
| (a) Basic earnings (loss) per share Profit (loss) attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company (b) Diluted earnings (loss) per share Profit (loss) attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company (c) Reconciliations of earnings (loss) used in calculating earnings per share Basic earnings (loss) per share Profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the company used in calculating basic earnings per share Diluted earnings(loss) per share Profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the company used in calculating diluted earnings per share (d) Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating basic earnings (loss) per share Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share: Options Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings (loss) per share |
2013 2012 Cents Cents (0.87) (2.03) |
|---|---|
| (0.87) (2.03) |
|
| 2013 $ 2012 $ (708,349) (1,561,984) |
|
| (708,349) (1,561,984) |
|
| 2013 Number 2012 Number 81,278,075 76,993,688 - - |
|
| 81,278,075 76,993,688 |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
29. Related party disclosure
(a) Parent entities
The parent entity within the group is Superior Resources Limited.
(b) Subsidiaries
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Superior Resources Limited and the subsidiary listed in the following table:
| Superior Gold Pty Ltd | % equity interest Investment Country of incorporation 2013 2012 2013 $ 2012 $ |
|---|---|
| Australia 100 - 1,000 - |
(c) Key management personnel
Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 22.
(d) Transactions with related parties
The following transactions occurred with related parties:
| Payments for Administration and bookkeeping services from other related parties |
2013 $ 2012 $ 19,706 14,493 |
|---|---|
(e) Outstanding balances arising from sales / purchases of goods and services
The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to transactions with related parties:
| Current payables Other related parties 30. Employee benefits Employee entitlements Current –Payable (Note 15) Non-current – Provisions (Note 18) Number of employees : 2 (2012: 1) |
2,055 1,744 |
|---|---|
| 2013 $ 2012 $ 34,966 31,879 15,501 - |
|
| 50,467 31,879 |
|
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31. Parent entity information
(a) Summary financial information
The individual financial statements for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts:
| Statement of financial position ASSETS Current assets Total assets LIABILITIES Current liabilities Total liabilities Shareholders’ equity Issued capital Reserves Accumulated losses Statement of profit or loss and other Comprehensive Income Loss for the year Total comprehensive income |
2013 $ 2012 $ 258,062 718,428 4,509,249 4,936,453 104,755 96,708 120,256 96,708 6,244,136 5,889,272 (98,000) - (1,757,143) (1,049,527) |
|---|---|
| 4,388,993 4,839,745 |
|
| (707,616) (1,561,984) |
|
| (805,616) (1,708,984) |
(b) Contingent liabilities of the parent entity
The parent entity did not have any contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2013 or 30 June 2012.
32. Entity details
The registered office of the Group is:
Level 2, 87 Wickham Terrace Spring Hill QLD 4000 Ph (07) 3839 5099
The principal place of business of the Group is:
Level 2, 87 Wickham Terrace Spring Hill QLD 4000 Ph (07) 3839 5099
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Directors’ Declaration
In the directors’ opinion:
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the consolidated financial statements and notes set out on pages 29 to 60, 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 consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2013 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date, and
-
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
Note 1(a) confirms that the financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
The directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
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D J Horton Chairman
Brisbane, 26 August 2013
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Independent Auditor’s Report
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SUPERIOR RESOURCES LIMITED
Report on the Financial Report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Superior Resources Limited, which comprises the consolidated statements of financial position as at 30 June 2013, the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, the consolidated statements of changes in equity and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration of the company and the consolidated entity comprising the company and its controlled entity at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the 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 financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements , that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) .
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 .
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF SUPERIOR RESOURCES LIMITED
Auditor’s Opinion
In our opinion:
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a. the financial report of Superior Resources Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 , including:
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(i) giving a true and fair view of the Company’s and controlled entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2013 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and
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(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001 ; and
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b. The consolidated financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1.
Inherent Uncertainty regarding capitalised Exploration Expenditure
Without qualification to the opinion expressed above, attention is drawn to the following matter:
As a result of the matter described in Note 4 to the financial statements, there is uncertainty as to whether the company will be able to recover the carrying value of exploration expenditure for the amount recorded in the financial report. The ultimate recovery of the carrying value of exploration expenditure, and future exploration expenditure, is dependent upon the successful development and commercial exploitation or, alternatively, sale of the interest in the tenements.
Report on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 10 to 13 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2013. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with s 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 . Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
Auditor’s Opinion
In our opinion the Remuneration Report of Superior Resources Limited for the year ended 30 June 2013 complies with s 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 .
Lawler Hacketts Audit
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Liam Murphy
Partner
Dated this 26[th] day of August 2013
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Shareholder Information
The information set out below was applicable at 20 September 2013.
A. DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Analysis of numbers of equity security holders by size of holding:
| Class of security - Ordinary Shares | Number of Holders |
|---|---|
| Range | |
| 1 - 1,000 | 7 |
| 1,001 - 5,000 | 11 |
| 5,001 - 10,000 | 134 |
| 10,001 - 100,000 | 236 |
| 100,001 and over | 89 |
| Total | 477 |
The number of holders holding less than a marketable parcel of 41,667 ordinary shares was 295 and they held 4,767,775 securities.
B. EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS
Twenty largest equity security holders
The names of the twenty largest holders of equity securities are listed below:
| Ordinary | Shares | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Number | Percent |
| Dr Leon Eugene Pretorius | 9,319,500 | 11.21% |
| KJ Harvey & Associates Pty Ltd | 6,020,724 | 7.24% |
| Simon David Beams | 3,116,668 | 3.75% |
| Mrs Wenzhen Zhang | 3,110,586 | 3.74% |
| Terra Search Pty Ltd | 2,900,000 | 3.49% |
| Terry Taylor & Lynda Louise Taylor | 2,833,336 | 3.41% |
| Weir River Consulting Pty Ltd | 2,300,002 | 2.77% |
| Miss Zhenfeng Wang | 2,187,975 | 2.63% |
| Carlos Alberto Fernicola & Kerrie Alison Fernicola | 1,700,000 | 2.05% |
| Spills Australia Pty Ltd | 1,666,668 | 2.01% |
| David John Horton & Rosalind Denise Horton | 1,575,000 | 1.90% |
| Donald Cameron McIntosh | 1,473,334 | 1.77% |
| Ryan Drilling Services Pty Ltd | 1,412,267 | 1.70% |
| Busker's End Pty Limited | 1,200,000 | 1.44% |
| Mr Chris Gibson | 1,200,000 | 1.44% |
| Locdale Pty Ltd | 1,200,000 | 1.44% |
| Anthony John Fawdon & Rosemarie Monica Fawdon | 1,100,002 | 1.32% |
| Horton Family Super Pty Ltd | 1,075,000 | 1.29% |
| Palatine Holdings Pty Ltd | 1,000,000 | 1.20% |
| Presenter Pty Ltd | 1,000,000 | 1.20% |
| Deerwood Pty Ltd | 1,000,000 | 1.20% |
| Pinegold Pty Ltd | 1,000,000 | 1.20% |
| Copper Strike Limited | 1,000,000 | 1.20% |
| Total | 50,391,062 | 60.63% |
- Total of Ordinary Shares on Issue 83,105,955
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Unquoted equity securities
There are no unlisted equity securities of Superior Resources Limited at the date of this report.
Holders of greater that 20% of the unquoted equity securities
There are no holders of unlisted equity securities of Superior Resources Limited at the date of this report.
C. SUBSTANTIAL HOLDERS
Substantial holders of the company’s securities are set out below:
| Ordinary Shares | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Number Held | Percentage of Issued Shares |
| Leon Eugene Pretorius | 9,319,500 | 11.21% |
| Simon David Beams | 7,366,668 | 8.86% |
| Kenneth James Harvey | 6,020,724 | 7.24% |
D. VOTING RIGHTS
The voting rights attaching to each class of equity securities are set out below
- (a) Ordinary shares
On a show of hands each member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and on a poll each share shall have one vote.
(b) Options
No voting rights
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Tenement Schedule
Current interests in mineral tenements held by Superior Resources Limited and its subsidiaries as at 20 September 2013 are set out below. All tenements are held by Superior Resources Limited as the principal and sole holder with 100% unencumbered share. All tenements are located in Queensland. Exploration Permits for Minerals held are for all minerals other than coal.
| Tenement | Name | Date of Grant | Date of Expiry | Sub Blocks | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Queensland | |||||
| EPM15040 | Sulieman Creek | 28 March 2006 | 27 March 2016 | 38 | 114 km2 |
| EPM16995 | Little Sulieman | 30 January 2012 | 29 January 2017 | 36 | 108 km2 |
| EPM17012 | Wills Creek1 | 29 April 2011 | 28 April 2016 | 50 | 150 km2 |
| EPM19552 | Turpentine Creek | Application | 99 | 297 km2 | |
| EPM15670 | Hedleys 2 | 21 August 2006 | 20 August 2016 | 62 | 186 km2 |
| EPM18203 | Hedleys South | Application | 100 | 300 km2 | |
| EPM16028 | Victor Creek2 | 16 September 2008 | 15 September 2013 | 26 | 78 km2 |
| EPM18840 | Harris Creek | 9 May 2012 | 8 May 2017 | 30 | 100 km2 |
| EPM18843 | Wooroona Creek | Application | 240 | 720 km2 | |
| EPM19097 | Tots Creek | Application | 118 | 354 km2 | |
| EPM19214 | Scrubby Creek | Application | 100 | 300 km2 | |
| EPM25264 | Tomahawk Creek | Application | 100 | 300 km2 | |
| Northeast Queensland | |||||
| EPM18987 | Cockie Creek | 25 September 2013 | 24 September 2018 | 57 | 171 km2 |
| EPM19247 | Cassidy Creek | 28 May 2013 | 27 May 2018 | 30 | 100 km2 |
| ML6750 | One Mile | 1 November 1992 | 31 October 2017 | n/a | 128 ha |
Notes
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Joint venture agreement with DiamonEx Limited.
-
Renewal lodged.
Abbreviations:
EPM Exploration Permit for Minerals ML Mining Lease ha hectare
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