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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) |
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| 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] :
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The Directions Hearing was held on Tuesday, 13 February 2024 and will be followed by a Public Hearing.
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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:
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245,500 tonnes of mineable THM
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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:
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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.
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Education: School visits with Dr Rodney Boucher (Geology) as part of the Teacher Earth Science Education Program (TESEP).
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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:
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Definitive Feasibility Study: “Goschen Project DFS Refresh” 28 March 2023.
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Mineral Resource Statement: “New Cannie Critical Mineral Project” 16 May 2023.
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Company Ore Reserve update: “Outstanding Results for Area 4 of the VHM Leases” 29 September 2023.
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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:
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a) the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and
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b) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
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Perth, Western Australia L Di Giallonardo
27 February 2024 Partner
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| Notes | Consolidated |
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| Half-year 2023 $'000 Half-year 2022 $’000 |
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| 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) |
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| (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 |
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| 31 December 2023 $'000 30 June 2023 $’000 |
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| 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 |
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| 55 55 39,407 39,193 18,688 16,273 845 990 |
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| 58,995 56,511 |
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| 73,466 78,766 |
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| 1,563 3,091 1,506 4,029 269 255 351 606 |
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| 3,689 7,981 |
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| 8,409 5,258 630 767 |
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| 9,039 6,025 |
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| 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
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Loss for the half-year (10,207) (10,207)
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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
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Conversion of notes into share capital 35,530 35,530
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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 | |
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| Half-year 2023 $'000 Half-year 2022 $’000 |
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| 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) |
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| - (223) (5,741) (10,188) (2,042) (1,847) 1,226 (343) 4,501 4,441 |
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| (2,056) (8,160) |
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| - 189 (154) (19) - 3,480 - (3,480) (329) (2,066) |
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| (483) (1,896) |
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| (6,673) (16,996) 20,649 24,366 |
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| 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:
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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:
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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;
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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
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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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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:
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(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
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(b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .
Basis for Conclusion
We conducted our review in accordance with ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity . Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the review of the financial report section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards ) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the annual financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
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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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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