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VHM LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2024

Feb 26, 2024

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Half-Year Financial Report

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023 ACN 601 004 102

Corporate Directory

Contents

Corporate Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Directors’ Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Auditor’s Independence Declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Statement of Financial Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Statement of Changes in Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Statement of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Directors’ Declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Independent Auditor’s Review Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Directors

Ian Smith Non-Executive Chairman Ron Douglas Chief Executive Officer Maree Arnason Non-Executive Director Don Runge Non-Executive Director

Company Secretary

Ian Hobson

Principal Office

Suite 1, Level 11, 330 Collins Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000

Auditors

HLB Mann Judd (WA Partnership) Level 4, 130 Stirling Street Perth, Western Australia 6000

Share Registry

Automic Pty Ltd Level 2/267 St Georges Terrace Perth, Western Australia 6000

Website

www.vhmltd.com.au

Company Information

The Company is domiciled in Australia.

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Directors’ Report

The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the ‘consolidated entity’ or ‘Group’) consisting of VHM Limited (referred to hereafter as the ‘Company’ or ‘parent entity’) and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year ended 31 December 2023.

Directors

The following persons were directors of VHM Limited during the whole of the financial half-year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated:

Ian Smith
Ron Douglas
Maree Arnason
Non-Executive Chairman (appointed Non-Executive Director 18 August 2023,
appointed Chairman 20 November 2023)
Chief Executive Ofcer (appointed Non-Executive Director 18 August 2023,
transitioned to Executive Director 1 October 2023)
Non-Executive Director (appointed 18 August 2023)
Don Runge Non-Executive Director (resigned as Chairman 20 November 2023)
Graham Howard Non-Executive Director (transitioned from Managing Director to
Non-Executive Director on 30 September 2023 and resigned on 25 February 2024)
Michael Allen Executive Director (resigned 18 August 2023)
Gamini Colless Non-Executive Director (resigned 18 August 2023)

Company Secretary

Ian Hobson

Results

The loss for the half-year after tax was $4,336,000 (31 December 2022: $10,207,000). The loss for the half-year has decreased compared to the comparative period primarily driven by the substantial land compensation payment and finance charges in respect of the Company’s convertible notes incurred in the previous half-year period.

Review of Operations

During the period, the Company completed a number of project-critical milestones required to advance the Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project (Goschen) towards construction, including the assembly of a Board of Directors with major mine construction experience, and the placement of the Goschen Environment Effects Statement on public exhibition.

In addition, the Company obtained a five-year exploration licence renewal which completed VHM’s renewal of its fourth and final exploration permit required to secure the Company’s tenement holdings in North West Victoria to 2028. An Inferred maiden Mineral Resources estimate for the Nowie Project was undertaken within the area, during the period and reported to ASX on 24 January 2024.

Subsequent to the period the Company successfully concluded negotiations for its first binding offtake agreement for Goschen Phase 1 products (rare earth mineral concentrate and zircon-titania heavy mineral concentrate) with Shenghe Resources (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Shenghe). The Company also fulfilled its statutory advertising obligation to publicise the Company’s Mining Licence application for the Goschen Project.

Binding Offtake Agreement

Subsequent to the period, VHM completed a binding offtake agreement with Shenghe for the Goschen Project - Phase 1 products[1] .

The binding offtake is for 6,400 tonnes per annum of rare earth mineral concentrate (REMC) and 100,000 tonnes zircon-titania heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) products (each approximately 60% of forecast production per annum) from the Goschen Project, for an initial three-year term.

This agreement highlights the quality of the Goschen Project and the value in the initial products (a REMC containing greater than 58% total rare earth oxide (TREO)[2] ; and a zircon-titania HMC comprising high-grade zircon, rutile, leucoxene, and ilmenite).

This binding offtake agreement is the first for the Goschen Project and demonstrates strong endorsement of the world-class rare earths and mineral sands resource from the globally recognised rare earths and mineral sands processor, Shenghe.

The value of the remaining 40% production will be maximised through spot sales and other commercial arrangements. VHM is committed to developing a hydromet circuit to produce a mixed rare earth carbonate, as part of the staged development approach described in the Goschen Definitive Feasibility Study as Phase 1A[3] . The hydromet circuit is to be co-located on the Goschen mine footprint alongside the base plant (Phase 1) and will bring further capability to Australia’s downstream rare earths processing capabilities.

Permitting

The Goschen Project’s Environment Effects Statement (EES) was placed on public exhibition for a period of 40 business days, and commenced from 20 November 2023 until 11.59pm, 17 January 2024[4] . Consent to publicly exhibit was received from the Victorian Planning Minister, earlier in the month[5] .

The draft Work Plan, Planning Scheme Amendment and Environment Protection Authority Development Licence application were also included in the public display. Throughout the public exhibition period, members of the public were invited to access the EES and related documentation and make public comment submissions to Planning Panel Victoria regarding the EES.

Public exhibition of the EES marked a significant milestone in the Goschen approvals process and an achievement for all involved in the Project to date.

The next stage in the EES process is the independent Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) hearing. This involves a Directions Hearing and a Public Hearing, and is managed by the appointed IAC[6] :

  • The Directions Hearing was held on Tuesday, 13 February 2024 and will be followed by a Public Hearing.

  • The Public Hearing is scheduled to begin the week commencing Monday, 25 March 2024.

1. ASX release dated 31 January 2024

2. ASX release dated 28 March 2023

3. ASX release dated 28 March 2023

4. ASX release dated 14 November 2023

5. ASX release dated 1 November 2023

6. ASX release dated 14 November 2023

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Figure 1: Next steps in the Goschen Project’s EES Approvals process illustrated in calendar year

Nowie Inferred Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate

APPROVALS Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Exhibition stage: Hearing stage: Report stage: Public Submissions Directions Hearing Panel reports back to Minister 20 November 2023 – Tuesday 13 February 2024 and next steps 17 January 2024 April 2024 – June 2024 Public Hearing* Week commencing Monday 25 March 2024

* Executed by Planning Panel Victoria selected Independent Inquiry and Advisory Committee.

Mining Licence Application

Subsequent to the period the Company placed the Goschen Project's Mining Licence application on public notice on 9 January 2024[7] . The review and issue of a mining licence by the Earth Resources Regulator is dependent on the outcome of the EES approvals process, with the statutory advertising for the mining licence application running concurrently with the EES Public Exhibition stage.

Earth Resources Regulator Compliance

No reportable incidents, either environmental or exploration, occurred during the reporting period. No regulatory audits were undertaken. The Annual Technical Report and Expenditure Reports were prepared and submitted for all licences in accordance with regulatory requirements. All tenements remain in good standing with financial commitments met.

Company Exploration Program

Area 4 “Orion” Probable Ore Reserve

The Company added 11.5 million tonnes (Mt) @ 5.6% Total Heavy Mineral (THM) Probable Ore Reserve to the Company Global Resource with the release of Area 4 maiden Ore Reserve[8] .

The Ore Reserve is based on the Goschen Project Area 4 Mineral Resource Estimate, September 2019, which was generated for the Company by IHC Robbins[9] . The new Ore Reserve is classified as Probable, in accordance with Pre-Feasibility Study (JORC 2012) level of detail.

A high-grade mineable horizon of 2.6 Mt @ 9.6% THM exists at the top of the Area 4 ore body. The horizon contains:

  • 245,500 tonnes of mineable THM

  • 67,700 tonnes of zircon at an in-situ grade of 2.6% (representing 27.6% of the economic mineral assemblage of ore in this upper horizon)

The Company confirmed a new Inferred Mineral Resource of 16.4 Mt @ 3.8% THM grade, in accordance with . The Mineral JORC 2012, for its Nowie Project, located just 22km north of the flagship Goschen Project[10] Resource estimate is based on drilling results published in August of this reporting period[11] .

Geological interpretation from 43 drill holes concludes that the Nowie deposit is formed from multiple high-grade strandline systems occurring above a 20-metre-thick sequence of moderate THM grade sheet style mineralisation. Interpretation of the drilling and airborne geophysics data indicates the Nowie deposit is at least 3km in width (east to west) and up to 11km in strike length (north to south).

The maiden Mineral Resource include 6.4 Mt @ 6.1% THM contained in high-grade strandline deposits which remain open along and across strike.

Down hole geophysics and geological logging from all 43 drill holes in Exploration Licence (EL) 6666 was sufficient to provide geological continuity. The Inferred classification reflects the appropriate level of confidence in grade, tenor, and geological continuity of this estimate.

Figure 2: Cross section 6075600mN indicating near surface high-value THM composites (12.5%)

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  • Average in-situ grade of the upper horizon is a standout 2300ppm TREO.

7. ASX release dated 24 January 2024

9. Prospectus lodged with ASX on 5 January 2023

11. ASX release dated 8 August 2023

8. ASX release dated 29 September 2023

10. ASX release dated 24 January 2024

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Exploration Licence Renewals

During the period the Company received 5-year term extensions for all four of its exploration permits. Extensions were granted to VHM for EL6419, EL6664 and EL6666 in August[12] , and for EL6769 in September[13] . As a result, the Company maintains its combined licence holding over a total 2860km[2] area in North West Victoria.

During the period the Company transferred four Victorian exploration licences (EL 7827, 7807, 7810 and 7803) (Table 1) to its former subsidiary, VP Minerals Limited in accordance with the 2022 Asset Sale Agreement between the parties. In addition, the Company received $1.3 million from VP Minerals in full repayment of the loan to its former subsidiary. The loan agreement between the companies is now terminated[14] .

VHM will continue to invest in exploration and evaluation work within its exploration and retention licence areas, as it is required to do under the conditions of its licences and the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 . Future critical mineral projects may result from this exploration activity. Such potential projects will be subject to social and environmental impact assessments[15] .

VHM Limited’s tenement licences as at 31 December 2023 are provided in Table 2.

Table 1: Tenements transferred to VP Minerals Limited

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Licence Registered Area
Number Location Holder Project Status (km [2] ) Grant date Expiry Date
EL 7827 North West Victoria VPM Ltd Exploration Current 335 15/08/2022 14/08/2027
EL 7807 North West Victoria VPM Ltd Exploration Current 421 15/08/2022 14/08/2027
EL 7810 North West Victoria VPM Ltd Exploration Current 424 15/09/2022 14/9/2027
EL 7803 North West Victoria VPM Ltd Exploration Current 609 11/10/2022 10/10/2027
Total Km [2] 1,789
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Table 2: VHM Limited tenement table as at 31 December 2023

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Licence Registered Area
Number Location Holder Project Status (km [2] ) Grant date Expiry Date
RL6806 North West Victoria VHM Ltd Goschen Current 311 10/01/2020 09/01/2027
EL 6419 North West Victoria VHM Ltd Cannie Current 443 18/05/2023 17/05/2028
EL 6664 North West Victoria VHM Ltd Cannie Current 618 18/06/2023 17/06/2028
EL 6666 North West Victoria VHM Ltd Nowie Current 447 18/06/2018 17/06/2028
EL 6769 North West Victoria VHM Ltd Exploration Current 1041 27/08/2018 27/08/2028
Total Km [2] 2,860
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Commercial

Community

VHM is committed to seeking and maintaining a social licence to operate through all stages of the Goschen Project. The Company has maintained an active presence in the community during the current approval process and will continue to actively engage with all landowners that will be impacted directly and indirectly by the project.

Key community engagement activities during the period included stakeholder meetings, sponsorship engagement and local industry participation in the Swan Hill Housing Summit and the Cross-Border Future Industry Workforce Forum (Victoria and New South Wales Government initiative).

Hard copies of the Goschen EES, draft Planning Scheme Amendment and Development Licence application (under the Environment Protection Act) were made available throughout the Goschen Project EES Public Exhibition[17] .

Community sponsorship or donation activities undertaken during the period included:

  • Social: Golden Rivers and Central Murray Football-Netball Leagues, A Good Kitchen Swan Hill, Kerang Neighbourhood House Food Assistance Program, Swan Hill Show, Kerang Show, Kerang Traders Xmas Street Festival and Swan Hill Christmas Lights Competition.

  • Education: School visits with Dr Rodney Boucher (Geology) as part of the Teacher Earth Science Education Program (TESEP).

  • Local industry: Victorian Mine Rescue Competition (Minerals Council of Australia) and Mallee Machinery Field Days.

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance

Consistent with the Company’s Environment, Social and Governance focus, approximately 40 percent of roles within VHM are held by women, above the industry average for Australia. The Company is committed to overcoming barriers when entering and advancing careers in the sector.

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TESEP consultant Geologist Dr Rodney Boucher inspiring local students.

Mine incident simulation exercise during the 2023 Victorian Mine Rescue Competition.

Land Acquisition Agreements

The Company entered into one land acquisition agreement with a regional landowner to purchase the freehold title to all, or the majority of, freehold land within the operational footprint of the Goschen Project.

Research & Development Claim

The Company successfully claimed $4,501,000 in tax offsets during the half-year in respect of its exploration . activities that qualified as research and development[16]

Corporate

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 20 November 2023 in Brisbane Queensland, with hybrid meeting attendance options available to all shareholders. All resolutions put to the meeting were passed on a poll with a summary report released on the same day[18] .

Mr Ian Smith assumed the position as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors from Mr Don Runge at the conclusion of the AGM, and Mr Runge transitioned to a Non-Executive Director[19] .

The receipt of funds puts the Company in a strong position moving into 2024 and will be used to continue the work streams underway for the Goschen Project.

12. See ASX release dated 17 August 2023 15. ASX release dated 24 January 2024 13. See ASX release dated 3 October 2023 16. ASX release dated 24 January 2024 14. ASX release dated 24 January 2024

17. ASX release dated 14 November 2023

18. ASX release dated 20 November 2023

19. ASX release dated 5 December 2023

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Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources as at 31 December 2023

Company Ore Reserves

The Company’s total Ore Reserves during the reporting period increased from 198.7 Mt to 210.2 Mt (Proven and Probable) (Table 4)[20] . Work undertaken during the period focused on development of Area 4 Ore Reserve.

The Goschen Project Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) Ore Reserves are a subset of total Company Ore Reserves and remain unchanged at 98.8 Mt (Proven and Probable) (Table 5), which supports a 20-year mine life with a process plant throughput rate of 5 million tonne per annum[21] .

Table 4: Company Ore Reserves

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Ore
Reserve Tonnes
Classification (Mt) THM % ZIR % RUT % LX % ILM % MON % XEN %
Proven 24.5 5.4 29.9 10.8 9.0 24.7 4.3 0.8
Probable 185.7 3.6 21.0 9.8 8.3 25.7 3.5 0.6
Total 210.2 3.8 22.0 9.9 8.4 25.6 3.6 0.6
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Table 5: Goschen Project DFS Ore Reserves (subset of Global Company Ore Reserves)

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Ore
Reserve Tonnes
Classification (Mt) THM % ZIR % RUT % LX % ILM % MON % XEN %
Proven 25.5 5.6 29.6 10.8 9.1 24.7 4.3 0.8
Probable 73.3 3.4 20.2 9.3 8.1 25.4 3.4 0.6
Total 98.8 4.0 23.6 9.9 8.5 25.1 3.7 0.7
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Company Mineral Resources

The Company’s Mineral Resource estimate during the reporting period increased from 820.4 Mt to 836.8 Mt (Table 6). The increase was attributable to development of the maiden Nowie Mineral Resource estimate, comprising an Inferred Resource of 16.4 Mt @ 3.8% THM grade[22] .

Table 6: Company’s Mineral Resources

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Mineral THM Assemblage
Resource
Category Material THM Zircon Rutile Leucoxene Ilmenite Monazite Xenotime
(Mt) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%)
Measured 30.7 5.72 29.9 10.8 9.0 24.7 4.3 0.8
Indicated 310.3 3.19 20.5 10.1 8.6 24.9 3.4 0.7
Inferred 495.8 2.67 20.4 12.0 15.8 12.7 3.4 0.7
Total 836.8 2.98 21.1 11.2 12.4 18.4 3.4 0.7
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Events Subsequent to Balance Date

Since the end of the reporting period and to the date of this report, no matter or circumstance has arisen which significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent financial years.

Significant Changes in the State of Affairs

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial half-year.

Rounding of Amounts

The amounts contained in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest $1,000 (unless otherwise stated) pursuant to the option available to the Company under ASIC Class Order 2016/191. The Company is an entity to which the class order applies.

Compliance Statement

The information in this report regarding the Company’s Mineral Resource estimate and the Ore Reserves estimate for the Goschen, Cannie and Nowie Projects were contained in the Prospectus dated 21 November 2022 and updated in the following ASX Announcements:

  • Definitive Feasibility Study: “Goschen Project DFS Refresh” 28 March 2023.

  • Mineral Resource Statement: “New Cannie Critical Mineral Project” 16 May 2023.

  • Company Ore Reserve update: “Outstanding Results for Area 4 of the VHM Leases” 29 September 2023.

  • Nowie Maiden Inferred MRE: “Quarterly Activities / Appendix 5B Cash Flow Report” 24 January 2024.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the results of exploration, Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Estimates referenced in the above-mentioned market announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed.

20. ASX release dated 29 September 2023

21. ASX release dated 28 March 2023

22. ASX release dated 24 January 2024

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Forward Looking Statements

This report contains reference to certain intentions, expectations, future plans, strategy and prospects of the Company. Those intentions, expectations, future plans, strategy and prospects may or may not be achieved. They are based on certain assumptions, which may not be met or on which views may differ and may be affected by known and unknown risks. The performance and operations of the Company may be influenced by a number of factors, many of which are outside the control of the Company. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by the Company, or any of its directors, officers, employees, advisors or agents that any intentions, expectations or plans will be achieved either totally or partially or that any particular rate of return will be achieved. Given the risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual future results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expected, planned or intended, recipients should not place undue reliance on these intentions, expectations, future plans, strategy and prospects. The Company does not warrant or represent that the actual results, performance or achievements will be as expected, planned or intended.

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 immediately after this directors’ report.

This report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors made pursuant to s.306(3) of the Corporations Act 2001 .

On behalf of the Directors

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Ron Douglas Chief Executive Officer Melbourne, Victoria 27 February 2024

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Auditor’s Independence

Declaration

VHM Limited

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

As lead auditor for the review of the consolidated financial report of VHM Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2023, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:

  • a) the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and

  • b) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.

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Perth, Western Australia L Di Giallonardo
27 February 2024 Partner
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Notes Consolidated
Half-year
2023
$'000
Half-year
2022
$’000
Income
Interest income
2
Other income
2
Expenditure
Corporate and administrative expense
3
Land compensation
Depreciation expense
Employee benefts expense
Finance costs
4
Share based payment expense
16
Loss before income tax
Income tax expense
Loss after income tax for the half-year
Other comprehensive loss
Total comprehensive loss for the half-year
Loss per Share
Basic loss per share (dollar per share)
Diluted loss per share (dollar per share)
447
39
23
45
470
84
(2,119)
(2,665)
-
(2,002)
(220)
(71)
(1,620)
(1,292)
(542)
(4,010)
(305)
(251)
(4,806)
(10,291)
(4,336)
(10,207)
-
-
(4,336)
(10,207)
-
-
(4,336)
(10,207)
(0.02)
(0.07)
(0.02)
(0.07)

The above Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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VHM Limited Statement of Financial Position

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

VHM Limited Statement of Changes in Equity

As at 31 December 2023

Notes Consolidated
31 December
2023
$'000
30 June
2023
$’000
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
5
Loans and advances
7
Other assets
6
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Rehabilitation bond
Deferred exploration and evaluation expenditure
8
Property, plant and equipment
9
Right-of-use assets
10
Total non-current assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
11
Land acquisition liabilities-current
14
Lease liabilities
12
Provisions
13
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Land acquisition liabilities
14
Lease liabilities
12
Total non-current liabilities
13,976
20,649
-
1,201
495
405
14,471
22,255
55
55
39,407
39,193
18,688
16,273
845
990
58,995
56,511
73,466
78,766
1,563
3,091
1,506
4,029
269
255
351
606
3,689
7,981
8,409
5,258
630
767
9,039
6,025
Total liabilities 12,728
14,006
Net assets 60,738
64,760
EQUITY
Issued capital
15
Reserves
17
Accumulated losses
108,501
108,375
4,069
3,881
(51,832)
(47,496)
Total equity 60,738
64,760

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Share based
Issued payment Accumulated Total
capital reserve losses equity
Consolidated $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Balance at 1 July 2022 41,287 5,638 (29,580) 17,345
- -
Loss for the half-year (10,207) (10,207)
-
Total comprehensive loss for the half-year (10,207) (10,207)
Transactions with owners in their capacity
as owners:
Shares issued on exercise of options 366 (176) - 190
- -
Conversion of notes into share capital 35,530 35,530
- -
Capital reduction on in-species distribution (1,871) (1,871)
of shares in VP Minerals
Share based payments recognised - 563 - 563
Balance at 31 December 2022 75,312 6,025 (39,787) 41,550
Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2023 108,375 3,881 (47,496) 64,760
Loss for the half-year - - (4,336) (4,336)
Total comprehensive loss for the half-year - - (4,336) (4,336)
Transactions with owners in their capacity
as owners:
Shares issued on exercise of options 126 (126) - -
Share based payments recognised - 314 - 314
Balance at 31 December 2023 108,501 4,069 (51,832) 60,738
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The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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VHM Limited Statement of Cash Flows

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

VHM Limited

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Consolidated
Half-year
2023
$'000
Half-year
2022
$’000
Cash fows from operating activities
Interest received
Payments to suppliers and employees
Net cash outfows from operating activities
Cash fows from investing activities
Bank term deposit
Payments for exploration and evaluation expenditure
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Cash fows from/(to) loans to other entities
Research and development refundable tax ofset
Net cash outfows from investing activities
Cash fows from fnancing activities
Proceeds on exercise of options
Payment of lease liabilities
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Interest and fnance cost paid
Net cash outfows from fnancing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of fnancial half-year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of fnancial half-year
447
39
(4,581)
(6,979)
(4,134)
(6,940)
-
(223)
(5,741)
(10,188)
(2,042)
(1,847)
1,226
(343)
4,501
4,441
(2,056)
(8,160)
-
189
(154)
(19)
-
3,480
-
(3,480)
(329)
(2,066)
(483)
(1,896)
(6,673)
(16,996)
20,649
24,366
13,976
7,370

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 1: Material accounting policy information

These general purpose financial statements for the interim half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2023 have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 ‘ Interim Financial Reporting ’ and the Corporations Act 2001 , as appropriate for for-profit oriented entities. Compliance with AASB 134 ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ .

These general purpose financial statements do not include all the notes of the type normally included in annual financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements are to be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023 and any public announcements made by the Company during the interim reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 .

The principal accounting polices and methods of computation adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, unless otherwise stated.

Basis of preparation

The interim report has been prepared on a historical cost basis. Cost is based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The Group is domiciled in Australia and all amounts are presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

The Group comprises VHM Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries, GP Land Holdings Pty Ltd, GPB Land Holdings Pty Ltd, GPF Land Holdings Pty Ltd and GPBJ Holdings Pty Ltd.

Going Concern

The interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the commercial realisation of the future potential of the Group’s assets and discharge of its liabilities in the normal course of business.

The Group recorded a loss of $4,336,000 (31 December 2022: $10,207,000) for the half-year. At balance date, the Group had net assets of $60,738,000 (30 June 2023: $64,760,000) which included cash and cash equivalents of $13,976,000 (30 June 2023: $20,649,000) and a working capital surplus of $10,782,000 (30 June 2023: $14,274,000).

Based on the working capital surplus and cash and cash equivalents at balance date and, for the following reasons, the Directors believe that the assumption of going concern is valid in the preparation of these financial statements:

  • The Directors have a track record of successfully raising equity capital for the expenditure required to progress the project. As at the date of this report, the Company has mandated brokers to assist the Company in its capital raising endeavours; and

  • The Company also has the capacity to reduce discretionary expenditure to take account of available funding.

Significant accounting judgments and key estimates

The preparation of interim financial reports requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

In preparing this interim report, the significant judgments made by management in applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the Group financial report for the year ended 30 June 2023.

The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

VHM Limited

VHM Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 1: Material accounting policy information (continued)

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted

The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) that are mandatory for the current reporting period. Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

It has been determined by the Directors that there is no impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on its business in issue, and those not early adopted, and, therefore, no change is necessary to the Group’s accounting policies.

Note 2: Other Revenue

Note 2: Other Revenue
Consolidated
Half-year
2023
$'000
Half-year
2022
$’000
Interest income
Service charges
447
39
23
45
470
84

Note 3: Corporate and Administrative Expense

Note 3: Corporate and Administrative Expense
Consolidated
Half-year
2023
$'000
Half-year
2022
$’000
Professional fees
Legal fees
Auditor's remuneration
Other corporate and administrative expenses
992
1,708
363
88
69
87
695
782
2,119
2,665

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 4: Finance Costs

Consolidated
Half-year
2023
$'000
Half-year
2022
$’000
Unwind of convertible note issue costs
Interest on convertible notes
Interest on land acquisitions
Interest on other borrowings
Interest on lease liabilities
-
1,810
-
1,709
507
441
3
44
32
6
542
4,010

Note 5: Cash and Cash Equivalents

Note 5: Cash and Cash Equivalents
Consolidated
Half-year
2023
$'000
Half-year
2022
$’000
Current
Cash at bank
Term deposits
Petty cash
6,592
4,932
7,383
15,715
1
2
13,976
20,649

Note 6: Other Assets

Note 6: Other Assets
Consolidated
31 December
2023
$'000
30 June
2023
$’000
Current
Prepayments – Insurance
Prepayments – Other
GST receivable
Cash collateralised bank guarantees
223
89
64
52
193
233
15
31
495
405

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VHM Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 7: Related Party Transactions

Note 7: Related Party Transactions
Consolidated
31 December
2023
$'000
30 June
2023
$’000
Loan to VP Minerals Limited -
1,201
-
1,201

The loan to VP Minerals Limited was repaid in full on 20 December 2023. The total loan amount at the time of repayment was $1,310,000 which included interest and service charges.

Note 8: Deferred Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure

Note 8: Deferred Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
Consolidated
31 December
2023
$'000
30 June
2023
$’000
Costs carried forward in respect of areas of interest in the following phases:
Exploration and evaluation phase – at cost
Movement in carrying amounts
39,407
39,193
39,407
39,193
Consolidated
6 months to
31 December
2023
$'000
Year to
30 June
2023
$’000
Exploration and evaluation phase at cost – inception to period
commencement
Exploration expenditure incurred – current year
Eligible exploration expenditure R&D refundable tax ofset – prior years
Eligible exploration expenditure R&D refundable tax ofset – current year
Sale of licences to VP Minerals Limited
39,193
38,467
4,715
18,289
-
(11,251)
(4,501)
(4,441)
-
(1,871)
39,407
39,193

The recoupment of costs carried forward in relation to the exploration and evaluation phase activities on the Group’s retention and exploration licences is dependent upon the successful development and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective tenements.

VHM Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 9: Property, Plant and Equipment

31 December 2023 Land
Acquisition
under
Contract
$’000
Land and
buildings
$’000
Property
and
equipment
$’000
Fixtures
and fttings
$’000
Motor
Vehicles
$’000
Low Value
Pool
$’000
Total
$’000
Carrying amount 16,980
1,256
258
2
230
37
18,763
Accumulated
depreciation
-
(15)
(34)
-
(18)
(8)
(75)
16,980
1,241
224
2
212
29
18,688
Reconciliation
Opening balance –
1 July 2023
14,490
1,256
258
2
230
37
16,273
Additions 2,490
-
-
-
-
-
2,490
Depreciation -
(15)
(34)
-
(18)
(8)
(75)
Closing balance –
31 December 2023
16,980
1,241
224
2
212
29
18,688
30 June 2023 Land
Acquisition
under
Contract
$’000
Land and
buildings
$’000
Property
and
equipment
$’000
Fixtures
and fttings
$’000
Motor
Vehicles
$’000
Low Value
Pool
$’000
Total
$’000
Carrying amount
Accumulated
depreciation
Reconciliation
Opening balance –
1 July 2022
Additions
Depreciation
Closing balance –
30 June 2023
14,490
1,280
436
29
292
42
16,569
-
(24)
(178)
(27)
(62)
(5)
(296)
14,490
1,256
258
2
230
37
16,273
10,307
-
157
3
267
-
10,374
4,183
1,280
136
3
-
42
5,644
-
(24)
(35)
(4)
(37)
(5)
(105)
14,490
1,256
258
2
230
37
16,273

Expenditure incurred includes employee expenses related to share-based payments of $9,087 (June 2023: $1,265,275) for options issued to employees directly engaged in exploration activities.

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VHM Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 10: Right-of-use Assets

Note 10: Right-of-use Assets
Carrying value: Consolidated
31 December 2023
$’000
30 June 2023
$’000
At cost
Additions
Accumulated depreciation
Reconciliation:
990
270
-
1,159
(145)
(439)
845
990
6 months to
31 December 2023
$’000
Year to
30 June 2023
$’000
Opening balance
Additions
Depreciation
990
5
-
1,159
(145)
(174)
845
990

The Group’s Right-of-Use assets comprise operating leases for office premises (refer to Note 12).

Note 11: Trade and Other Payables

Note 11: Trade and Other Payables
Consolidated
31 December 2023
$’000
30 June 2023
$’000
Trade creditors
Accruals
Others
1,253
2,497
298
575
12
19
1,563
3,091

VHM Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 12: Lease Liabilities

Note 12: Lease Liabilities
Consolidated
31 December 2023
$’000
30 June 2023
$’000
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Reconciliation:
269
255
630
767
899
1,022
6 months to
31 December 2023
$’000
Year to
30 June 2023
$’000
Opening balance
Additions during the half-year
Interest
Principal repayments
Closing balance
1,022
-
-
1,159
31
41
(154)
(178)
899
1,022

The lease relates to the Melbourne head office and expires in November 2026.

Note 13: Provisions

Note 13: Provisions
Consolidated
31 December 2023
$’000
30 June 2023
$’000
Employees benefts (annual leave and long service leave) 351
606
351
606

Trade and other payables amount represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial period which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

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VHM Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 14: Land Acquisition Liabilities

Note 14: Land Acquisition Liabilities
Consolidated
31 December 2023
$’000
30 June 2023
$’000
Carrying value:
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Reconciliation:
1,506
4,029
8,409
5,258
9,915
9,287
6 months to
31 December 2023
$’000
Year to
30 June 2023
$’000
Opening balance
Purchase price adjustment
Plus: Additions1
Plus: Interest expense
Less: Payments (principal plus interest)
Closing balance at the end of the period
9,287
7,462
-
2,830
2,324
-
373
851
(2,069)
(1,856)
9,915
9,287

1 Includes a land acquisition agreement for additional freehold land within the project area which was concluded in December 2023 with total consideration of approximately $3.0 million, payable in instalments, with approximately $1.8 million payable in a bullet payment at the end of the term. The discount rate per annum used to estimate liabilities on a net present value basis is 12%.

Note 15: Issued Capital

(a) Issued Capital

Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends

(b) Ordinary Shares

31 December
2023
Number
30 June
2023
Number
31 December
2023
$
30 June
2023
$
Ordinary shares – fully paid 203,312,537
203,101,902
108,501,048
108,374,667

VHM Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 15: Issued Capital (continued)

6 months to 31 December 2023: Movement in ordinary shares

Date Shares
Issue Price ($)
$
Balance
1 July 2023
203,101,902 108,374,667
Shares issued upon exercise
of ZEPOs
26 September 2023
210,635
-
126,381
1 Refer to Note 8 for further details of the demerger of VP Minerals.
Year to 30 June 2023:
Movement in ordinary shares
Date
203,312,537 108,501,048
Shares
Issue Price ($)
$
Balance
1 July 2022
Capital reduction due to in-species
shares transfer in VP Minerals
17 August 2022
Shares upon exercise of options
23 August 2022
Shares upon exercise of options
23 August 2022
Transfer of options exercised from
share based payment reserve
23 August 2022
Convertible notes converted into
shares
23 December 2022
Capital raising – net of costs
9 January 2023
Shares upon exercise of ZEPOs
20 January 2023
Transfer of options exercised from
share based payment reserve
20 January 2023
Shares upon exercise of ZEPOs
13 February 2023
Transfer of options exercised from
share based payment reserve
13 February 2023
Shares upon exercise of ZEPOs
24 May 2023
Transfer of options exercised from
share based payment reserve
24 May 2023
139,141,273
-
-
320,000
0.22
320,000
0.37
-
-
35,069,753
1.01
22,222,222
1.35
5,140,865
-
-
587,789
-
-
300,000
-
-
203,101,902
41,287,027
(1,870,869)
69,710
119,502
176,134
35,530,000
28,126,591
-
4,328,096
-
428,476
-
180,000
108,374,667

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VHM Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 15: Issued Capital (continued)

(c) Options

6 months to
31 December 2023
Opening
balance
Issued
Exercised
Lapsed/
Cancelled
Closing
balance
Zero Exercise Price Options
(ZEPOs)
4,377,157
-
(210,635)
-
4,166,522
Special exertion options 1,000,000
2,500,000
-
-
3,500,000
Adviser options 3,127,186
2,000,000
-
-
5,127,186
Year to 30 June 2023 8,504,343
4,500,000
(210,635)
-
12,793,708
Opening
balance
Issued
Exercised
Lapsed/
Cancelled
Closing
balance
Zero Exercise Price Options
(ZEPOs)
Special exertion options
Adviser options
10,405,810
-
(6,028,653)
-
4,377,157
1,000,000
-
-
-
1,000,000
640,000
3,127,186
(640,000)
-
3,127,186
12,045,810
3,127,186
(6,668,653)
-
8,504,343

Note 16: Share Based Payments

Incentive Option Plan

The Group adopted an Incentive Option Plan (“IOP”) in 2019 as a way to provide incentives, assist with recruitment, reward and retain employees and provide opportunities for employees (both present and future) to participate directly in the equity of the Company. The plan was superseded when the Company adopted a new plan as set out in the prospectus. There have been no options issued under the new incentive option plan.

Other share based payments

The Group makes share based payments to Directors, consultants and/or service providers from time to time, not under any specific plan.

Share based payment expenses are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income and, where appropriate, capitalised under exploration expenditure in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

Half-year 2023
$
Half-year 2022
$
Expensed in Consolidated Statement of Proft or Loss and
Other Comprehensive Income including shares issued in lieu
of fees
Capitalised to Deferred Exploration and Evaluation
Expenditure (Note 8)
305,216
251,112
9,087
311,546
314,303
562,658

VHM Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 16: Share Based Payments (continued)

The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise prices of and movements in share options issued during the year under the Incentive Option Plan and in accordance with shareholder approval of the Special Exertion Options issued to Non-Executive Directors:

6 months to 31 December 2023
Number of Options
Weighted average
exercise price ($)
Outstanding at the beginning of the period 8,504,343
0.8622
Granted during the half-year 4,500,000
1.1500
Exercised during the half-year (210,635)
0.0000
Lapsed during the half-year -
-
Outstanding at the end of the period 12,793,708
0.9677
Year to 30 June 2023
Number of
Options
Weighted average
exercise price ($)
Outstanding at the beginning of the period
Granted during the period
Exercised during the period
Lapsed during the period
Outstanding at the end of the period
12,045,811
0.0988
3,127,186
2.0250
(6,668,654)
0.0285
-
-
8,504,343
0.8622

The following table lists the input to the binomial valuation model used for the options during the period:

Adviser options Director options
Number 2,000,000 2,500,000
Grant date 9 October 2023 1 December 2023
Expiry date 9 October 2025 1 December 2026
Market vesting conditions Nil Nil
Share price $0.50 $0.75
Exercise price $0.90 $1.35
Risk free rate 3.98% 4.07%
Early exercise multiple 2.5x 2.5x
Expected share price volatility 70.00% 70.00%
Dividend yield Nil Nil
Fair value per option $0.1135 $0.2343

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

VHM Limited

Directors’ Declaration

For the half-year ended 31 December 2023

Note 17: Share Based Payment Reserve

Note 17: Share Based Payment Reserve
Consolidated
6 months to
31 December 2023
$
Year to
30 June 2023
$
Balance at beginning of period
Value of share based payments capitalised to Deferred
Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
Value of share based payments expensed
Transfer to issued capital (options exercised during current period)
Balance at end of period
3,880,875
5,638,150
9,087
1,265,275
305,216
2,090,156
(126,381)
(5,112,706)
4,068,797
3,880,875

Note 18: Segment Reporting

The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the board of directors in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources. Reportable segments disclosed are based on aggregating operating segments, where the segments have similar characteristics.

The reportable segment is represented by the primary statements forming these financial statements.

Note 19: Fair Value Measurement

The Directors consider that the carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities, as recorded in the financial statements, represent or approximate their respective fair values. The Group’s financial assets and liabilities are measured at amortised cost. Therefore, the disclosures required by AASB13: Fair Value Measurement , of the fair value measurement hierarchy have not been made.

In the Directors’ opinion:

  • the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001 , Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;

  • the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2023 and of its performance for the financial half-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.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 303(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

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Melbourne, Victoria 27 February 2024

Note 20: Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

There have been no significant changes to the commitments and contingent liabilities with what was disclosed in the most recent financial report.

Note 21: Events Subsequent to Balance Date

Since the end of the reporting period and to the date of this report, no matter or circumstance has arisen which significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent financial years.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT Review Report To the Members of VHM Limited

Report on the Half-Year Financial Report

Conclusion

We have reviewed the half-year financial report of VHM Limited (“the Company”) and its controlled entities (“the Group”), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, selected explanatory notes, and the directors’ declaration, for the Group comprising the Company and the entities it controlled at the half-year end or from time to time during the half-year.

Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the accompanying half-year financial report of VHM Limited does not comply with the Corporations Act 2001 including:

  • (a) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2023 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and

  • (b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .

Basis for Conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity . Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the review of the financial report section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards ) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the annual financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

Auditor’s Responsibility for the Review of the Financial Report

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. ASRE 2410 requires us to conclude whether we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2023 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date, and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .

A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Independence

In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

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HLB Mann Judd L Di Giallonardo Chartered Accountants Partner

Perth, Western Australia 27 February 2024

Responsibility of the Directors for the Financial Report

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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