27th Sep 2013 07:16
Wolf Minerals Limited
(ABN: 11 121 831 472)
and Controlled Entities
Annual Report
For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2013
CONTENTS
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
CHAIRMAN'S LETTER
DIRECTORS' REPORT
AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
DIRECTORS' DECLARATION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LISTED PUBLIC COMPANIES
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Corporate Directory
NON EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
John Hopkins
EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Humphrey Hale
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Jim Williams
Don Newport
Chris Corbett
Michael Wolley
Ronnie Beevor
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
COMPANY SECRETARY
Richard Lucas
PRINCIPAL & REGISTERED OFFICE
Level 3, 22 Railway Road
SUBIACO WA 6008
AUDITORS
PKF Mack & Co
Level 4, 35 Havelock Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
LAWYERS
Steinpreis Paganin
Level 4, 16 Milligan Street
PERTH WA 6000
SHARE REGISTRAR
Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd
770 Canning Hwy
APPLECROSS WA 6153
UK DEPOSITORY
Computershare Investor Services PLC
The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road
Bristol BS99 6ZZ
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS
Australian Securities Exchange
(Home Exchange: Perth, Western Australia)
Code: WLF
Alternative Investment Market
London Stock Exchange
Code: WLFE
BANKERS
National Australia Bank
50 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
WEBSITE
www.wolfminerals.com.au
Chairman's Letter
Dear Shareholder
Thank you for the continued support that you have provided the Company in what has been an extremely difficult equity market. We are very pleased with the Company's progress over the last year, moving from an explorer/developer to a developer/constructor.
In the first quarter of 2013 the Company brought together a complex funding arrangement that has allowed Wolf to advance the Hemerdon Project towards development. This funding package is truly international with European Banks, US and European offtakers, US and New Zealand based strategic shareholders and a commercial guarantee from the German government.
As part of this funding package, the Company secured a bridging loan from Resource Capital Funds, our largest shareholder, which has enabled us to move ahead of our tungsten peers. We will be refinancing this bridge facility prior to drawing the senior debt from the Banks. We look forward to your support in this future raising. The Company is committed to increasing shareholder value and working strategically to minimise dilution to shareholders.
Wolf's share performance on the AIM market has been strong with nearly double the liquidity of Wolf on the ASX market. These new shareholders have maintained a combined stake of over 10% of the shares in the Company.
The funding package has enabled Wolf to commence its construction contract with GR Engineering Services (GRES) in June 2013, which means that, with all things going to schedule GRES will hand over the completed processing plant to Wolf in June 2015.
The world tungsten market has strengthened this year with European APT prices currently trading above US$400. Market conditions have made it difficult for mining companies in general to secure funding and many potential tungsten developers are struggling to advance their projects. This has resulted in significant delays to these projects, which points to a shortfall in the tungsten market at a time when the Company is scheduled to bring the Hemerdon Project on stream.
We are excited about the Company's future over next 2 years as we develop the Hemerdon Project into production.
Yours sincerely
John Hopkins
Non Executive Chairman
Directors' Report
Your Directors present their report on the Company and its controlled entities for the financial year ended 30 June 2013.
Directors
The names of Directors in office at any time during or since the end of the financial year are:
John Hopkins Non Executive Chairman
Humphrey Hale Executive Managing Director
Jonathan Downes Non Executive Director (resigned 11 June 2013)
Adrian Byass Non Executive Director (resigned 27 June 2013)
Jim Williams Non Executive Director
Don Newport Non Executive Director
Chris Corbett Non Executive Director
Michael Wolley Non Executive Director (commenced 11 June 2013)
Ronnie Beevor Non Executive Director (commenced 20 September 2013)
Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.
Principal activities
The principal activities of the consolidated group during the financial year were mineral exploration and development, conducted through Wolf Minerals (UK) Limited.
There were no significant changes in the nature of the consolidated group's principal activities during the financial year.
Operating results
The consolidated loss of the consolidated group after providing for income tax and eliminating minority equity interests amounted to $4,711,260 (2012: $5,425,552).
Dividends paid or recommended
The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend and no amount has been paid or declared by way of a dividend to the date of this report.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Summary
The 12 months to the end of June 2013 represented a period of significant achievement and progress for Wolf Minerals, as the Company formally transitioned from explorer-developer into a developer and constructor at its core asset, the Hemerdon tungsten and tin project, in the south west of the United Kingdom. The milestones achieved over the year served to keep Wolf firmly ahead of its global peer group of aspiring tungsten miners. In early 2013 Wolf completed a major funding package for the Hemerdon project which included; an equity capital raise, senior debt provided by a syndicate of European Banks and a bridging finance facility plus a royalty sale on all future output from the project from the Company's largest shareholder, Resource Capital Funds (RCF). This funding package enabled Wolf to start the project's Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract and award the Mining Contract. Given current difficult conditions in the Capital Markets this is a testament to the quality of the Hemerdon Project.
In addition, the first drawdown of funds provided by RCF, enabled the Company to purchase the majority of the properties located around the Hemerdon project site, which are required for the commencement of the project, and commence recruitment of the senior management team that will operate the mine in the future. Negotiations for the few remaining properties are ongoing and the Company hopes to finalise these shortly.
As part of the ongoing work on site at Hemerdon, the Company completed the link road project which was a pre-requisite to commence the mine development. The link road forms a part of public road infrastructure, and was designed to remove a long-term constriction in the local traffic network, and also benefit other mining operations in the area. Wolf considers that this represents a considerable benefit to the local community and is pleased to have been able to contribute to overall road safety in the Hemerdon area. Progress also continued on the program of
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archaeological work at the project area and a number of water permits for the mining and processing operations were secured. During the year, Wolf also opened its UK head office, at the Tamar Science Park in Plymouth.
The following is an outline of key milestones and events achieved by the Company during the 2012-13 financial year.
A$216.5 million funding package finalised
In May the Company finalised documentation for a funding package for the Hemerdon project totalling ~A$216.5 million.
The package comprised:
§ £75 million (A$127.5 million) senior debt facilities from UniCredit Bank AG London Branch, ING Bank N.V. and Caterpillar Financial SARL, and
§ US$82 million (A$89 million) funding from Resource Capital Fund V L.P. (RCF)
The finalisation of this funding package provided funds for Wolf to commence the Engineering, design and procurement elements of the EPC contract and purchase properties required for the Hemerdon project development. It will also provide additional working capital for Wolf during the construction phase.
The RCF funding was drawn first, and Wolf received the first drawdown of funds from RCF in June 2013.
£75 million senior debt facilities finalised
Documentation was signed with UniCredit Bank AG, ING Bank N.V. and Caterpillar Financial SARL for £75 million in senior debt finance facilities, incorporating a £70 million term loan facility and a £5 million Bond facility.
The financing structure included a portion of the senior debt facilities being supported by a guarantee provided by the German government's Untied Loan Guarantee Scheme (Ungebundener Finanzkredit ("UFK")) and a loan guarantee under similar terms by Wolf's tungsten off-take partners; Wolfram Bergbau und Hütten AG and Global Tungsten & Powders Corp.
Together, these guarantees will cover approximately 50% of the senior loan facility. The senior debt facility has a term of 7.5 years and repayments are to be made quarterly, commencing approximately six months after first production. The provision of these senior debt facilities is subject to completion of conditions precedent customary for a financing of this nature including repayment of the RCF Bridge Finance Facility prior to first drawdown of the loan.
US$82 million RCF Funding Package
In December 2012 the Company entered into a binding agreement with RCF for the provision of a total funding package of $US82 million for the development of the Hemerdon project.
This funding represents the balance of funds required to take the Hemerdon project in to production, and will allow Wolf to proceed with development, construction and commissioning of the project. Shareholder approval was granted to accept this facility at an EGM held on 24 January 2013. This agreement has been of fundamental importance in allowing Wolf to move ahead of its international peer group of aspiring tungsten producers and secure a premier long term future for the Hemerdon mine as one of the only Tungsten mines to be built in the near term. This will allow Wolf to participate in what is anticipated to be a strong price environment going forward given the strong supply/demand fundamentals currently prevailing in the world tungsten market.
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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (continued)
The RCF funding package comprises:
§ A US$75 million (A$81.5 million) 12 month secured Bridge Finance Facility; and
§ US$7M (A$7.6 million) consideration for the purchase of a 2% Royalty by RCF on gross revenues from all metals and minerals produced from the Hemerdon project.
The Bridge Facility has a maturity date of 12 months from the date of satisfaction of conditions precedent for the initial draw down which occurred in June 2013. Bridge Facility monies are payable in full on the maturity date. The Bridge Finance Facility is secured over the Company's Hemerdon project and the Company is prevented from drawing down any further debt until it is repaid (in accordance with the terms of the agreement).
First drawdown of US$82 million funding package from RCF
In June 2013 the Company completed the first drawdown of funds from the US$82 million RCF funding package.
Wolf received the first drawdown, of US$10 million, from the Bridge Finance Facility, plus the US$7 million consideration for the 2% Royalty. The funds are being utilised to commence the EPC Contract, continue the purchase of properties at the Hemerdon site (required under the terms of the Hemerdon project's planning permission) and to support Wolf's development costs and provide general working capital.
Binding Tungsten Off-take agreements completed
In May 2013, Wolf also executed binding tungsten off-take agreements with Wolfram Bergbau und Hütten AG, Austria, and Global Tungsten & Powders Corp., Pennsylvania, USA.
The Company was delighted to complete binding agreements with its off-take partners, which represented another major milestone in the project's pathway to production.
Under the off-take agreements Wolf will supply 80% of the Hemerdon project's expected average, annual tungsten concentrate output (as outlined in the project's DFS) for a minimum period of five years, extendable under mutual consent.
Wolf will supply wolframite concentrates grading 65% tungsten trioxide. Pricing for concentrates will be calculated based on the European Ammonium Para-Tungstate (APT) price, published by Metal Bulletin. A discount on commercial terms will be applied to the prevailing European APT price, to take into account treatment charges and administration.
The Hemerdon mine is expected to produce an average of 345,000 metric tonne units (mtu's) of tungsten trioxide in concentrates per annum and approximately 450 tonnes of tin in concentrates per annum.
New strategic investor
In February 2013 the Company completed a placement to raise A$20.3 million as part of the funding package required to bring the Hemerdon project to production. TTI (NZ) Limited acquired a 19.9% interest in the Company via its participation in the placement. TTI (NZ) Limited subscribed for 39,410,000 shares in Wolf Minerals. TTI (NZ) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Todd Corporation Limited, a private New Zealand-based company with a diversified portfolio of business interests. As part of its investment, TTI (NZ) Limited was entitled to nominate a Director to join the Wolf board and Michael Wolley was appointed as a Non-executive Director on 11 June 2013.
Funds provided by this placement are being used to provide working capital to commence the Hemerdon project, repay a $6 million loan facility to RCF and purchase properties around the Hemerdon site.
Importantly, the placement also satisfied a key condition of the US$75 million Bridge Finance Facility and US$7 million royalty provided by RCF.
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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (continued)
£75 million EPC Contract at Hemerdon commenced
The first drawdown of the RCF funding package facilitated the formal commencement of development at the Hemerdon project and allowed the project's £75 million (A$127.5 million) EPC contract to commence.
The EPC Contract is a fixed price, fixed term contract for the design, construction and commissioning of a 3Mtpa tungsten and tin mineral processing plant, plus associated infrastructure, and forms the key component of the Hemerdon project. The Contract was awarded to Australian resource sector engineering, consulting and contracting company GR Engineering Services Limited, and is for a term of 24 months from the commencement date.
The EPC Contract compares very well with the project's Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) estimate, which outlined £77 million (A$130.9 million) for the contract scope.
£85 million Mining Services Contract awarded for Hemerdon Project
In July 2013, Wolf awarded the Mining Services contract for the Hemerdon project. The contract valuewas £85 million (A$144.5 million). The Blackwell contract is an earthmoving contract and relates specifically to mining.
The Contract is made up of two parts:
§ Phase 1; Mining pre-strip and Mine development, and
§ Phase 2; Mine production.
The Contract term for Phase 1 is 11 months from the commencement date. Phase 2 has a five year term from completion of Phase 1. Wolf will advise of the contract's formal commencement date, which is currently expected to be March 2014 (dependent on progress of the project schedule).
Wolf tendered the Contract in the UK and internationally and received 11 quality bids, which were evaluated on the basis of quality and price. The contract was awarded to CA Blackwell (Contracts) Limited (Blackwell) on this basis. Blackwell's contract pricing confirmed the strength of the project's base case financial model and also compared very well with Wolf's Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) estimate, of £85.5 million (~A$145.4 million).
Construction of Hemerdon Link Road completed and road opened
In July 2013, Wolf reported that construction of the Hemerdon Project Link Road had been completed, and that the road was open.
The road was officially opened on 27 July by Councillor John Hart, Leader of Devon County Council, Wolf Managing Director Humphrey Hale, MP for Devon South West Gary Streeter and representatives from the communities of Plymouth and the South Hams as well as Sparkwell and Lee Moor parishes.
The Link Road is a 600 metre long public access road, which was constructed as part of Wolf's planning permission for the development of the Hemerdon project. The road is designed to remove a long-term constriction in the local traffic network. It is also intended to benefit other local extractive operations and create a long term piece of infrastructure to support safe and efficient transportation in the local area.
Construction of the Link Road began in January 2013 and was the first major infrastructure work completed in the development path to bring the Hemerdon into production.
The Link Road was constructed by Bardon Contracting, an Aggregate Industries UK Ltd. business. The road will now be adopted by Devon Highways.
Key environmental approvals received
In September 2012 the Company received a set of key environmental approvals for the Hemerdon project from the Environment Agency (EA), with the granting of seven water permits covering the entire operation of the mine.
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These include the abstraction of the required volume of water for the processing plant and the discharge of water from pit dewatering.
Wolf had been required to seek additional permits from the EA prior to the commencement of operations at Hemerdon, as a pre-requisite to operating the mine. These included the water licenses, and a waste dump license that satisfies the EU Mine Waste Directive. The company is making good progress on all outstanding licenses and is expecting to receive these over the next few months.
The granting of the water permits represented a further indication of the continued progress achieved by Wolf in the development of the Hemerdon project into a world class tungsten and tin mining operation.
Property acquisitions at Hemerdon Project site
Under the terms of the Company's planning permission for the Hemerdon project, it is required to purchase a number of properties in and around the Hemerdon site necessary to develop the project. To date, Wolf has purchased a number of the requisite properties and negotiated 'options to purchase' with the majority of remaining landowners.
Having received first funds from the RCF funding package Wolf exercised all of the 'options to purchase' previously negotiated with landowners and will continue to work to finalise purchase agreements with the remainding landowners.
Archaeological work at Hemerdon Project site
Archaeological work at the Hemerdon site continued during the year and remains ongoing. Work is being carried out in line with a pre-approved plan agreed with the Devon County Council and English Heritage, the English government's statutory body responsible for the historic environment.
The archaeological work program has been designed to so that clearance can be given for operational areas ahead of development. No material issues have been uncovered to date and the program is progressing according to schedule.
New UK head office established
In November 2012, the Company moved into its new UK head office, at the Tamar Science Park in Plymouth.
The Tamar Science Park is located close to the Hemerdon project site. Wolf's establishment of its new UK base is another key milestone in its development plans for the Hemerdon project.
It is anticipated that the Hemerdon Project will generate 230 direct jobs, plus many more indirect jobs, when in full production, and will inject millions of Pounds into the local economy and provide an environment to develop new skills in the region.
Tamar Science Park is a focal point for business innovation and growth in the south west region of the UK. It houses around 80 businesses, which employ a total of more than 650 staff with a combined turnover in excess of £95 million.
Senior management personnel appointed
During the year Wolf continued to strengthen its senior management team, to support the Company's ongoing development of the Hemerdon project. In the March quarter the Company appointed an Environmental Manager for the project and subsequent to the end of the financial year, in August, confirmed a number of additional senior management appointments. These included; Commercial and Financial Manager, Mineral Planning and Estates Manager, Civil Superintendent, Construction Manager, Human Resources Manager plus Plant and Infrastructure Manager.
In addition to these positions, Wolf also finalised the appointments of a Mine Manager, Health and Safety Manager and Process Plant Manager. These appointments are scheduled to commence their roles in September and October 2013.
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The Company is pleased with the high calibre of personnel it has recruited to its management team. Further management and requisite personnel appointments will be made in due course to meet the development and construction requirements of the project.
Changes to Wolf board of directors
During or since the end of the financial year, the Company announced a number of changes to its board.
In June 2013, Mr Michael Wolley was appointed to the board as a non-executive director. Mr Wolley is TTI (NZ) Limited's board nominee. TTI (NZ) is one of Wolf's major shareholders, having acquired a 19.9% interest in the
Company via the placement in December 2012. As part of its strategic investment it was entitled to nominate a Director to join the Wolf board. Mr Wolley is a highly experienced mining executive who has First Class Honours in Chemical and Materials Engineering from the University of Auckland, and is the former chief operating officer of rare earths developer Lynas Corporation. He has also held senior executive roles with Mobil Australia and BlueScope Steel China. Mr Wolley is vice-president, minerals for TTI's parent company, Todd Corporation, which is a major, private New Zealand-based company with a diverse range of business interests.
At the same time, Mr Jonathan Downes, a founder of the Company, stepped down from the board to focus on his other commitments.
Also in June 2013, another of Wolf's founding board members, Mr Adrian Byass, stepped down from the board, to concentrate on his other business activities. The Board would like to extend its gratitude to Mr Downes and Mr Byass for the guidance and insight they provided over the past six and a half years.
In September 2013, Mr Ronnie Beevor was appointed to the board as a non-executive director. Mr Beevor has had an extensive involvement in the natural resources industry, both in Australia and internationally. He is a Director of Ampella Mining Limited, Bullabulling Gold Limited, Unity Mining Limited and Chairman of Bannerman Resources Limited and EMED Mining Public Limited. Ronnie has an Honours Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University in the UK and qualified as a chartered accountant in London in 1972.
Tungsten price at long term highs
The past year saw a period of strong tungsten prices as a result of the favourable supply/demand fundamentals currently prevailing in the tungsten market. The tungsten price is currently at long-term highs as shown by the Ammonium Para-Tungstate (APT - the industry standard price index), which is trading above US$400 per mtu and has risen nearly $100 per mtu since December 2012.
The strong tungsten price is another major positive factor for Wolf as it moves in to the development phase of the Hemerdon Project, and a continuing, strong APT price will make the project's base-case financial model even more robust. This is especially true given that the project feasibility study was constructed using an APT price of $360 per mtu.
The Company is of the view that the outlook for the tungsten price is positive. Tungsten is classified as one of 14 critical minerals by the EU and is an essential component in the production of hardened metals. Global tungsten demand is forecast to grow at 6-7% per annum, from 81,084t tungsten trioxide (W03) in 2010 to 111,602t WO3 in 2015, (Roskill report April 2011). The Company expects that many potential new sources of supply will not be constructed due to difficult global financial conditions. As a result Wolf expects to benefit from a potential supply shortfall as it brings Hemerdon into production in 2015.
NOTES:
§ All currency conversions are based on indicative prevailing exchange rates on 9 September 2013.
§ A Metric Tonne Unit (mtu) is equal to ten kilograms and is a standard weight measure used by the tungsten industry.
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INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS
Mr John Hopkins | - | Non Executive Chairman |
Qualifications | - | LLB, FAICD |
Experience | - | John is a professional Company Director and Chairman and is a graduate in law of the University of Western Australia and was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor for more than 35 years. John is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
John has been on the board or Chairman of more than a dozen public listed companies since 1985 (both in Australia and Canada) in both the resource and industrial sectors. As such he has been involved in the financing and development (and subsequent M & A activities) of many gold, base metal, energy (coal and oil and gas), mineral sands and other resource projects in both Australia and overseas.
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Interest in Shares and Options | - | 204,000 fully paid Ordinary Shares. 850,000 options expiring 20 November 2013. |
Directorships held in other listed entities | - | Chairman of Universal Coal Plc (UNV) from April 2012 to date. Universal Coal Plc (UNV) from September 2010 to April 2012 Chairman of Midas Resources Ltd (MDS) from June 2011 to June 2013. Thundelarra Exploration Ltd (THX) from September 2011 to April 2013. |
Mr Humphrey Hale | - | Executive Managing Director |
Qualifications | - | B Sc (Hons) Exploration and Mining Geology, MAIG |
Experience | - | Humphrey has over 18 years experience in the exploration and mining industry. This experience has principally been gained through exploration, resource development and mine feasibility roles for mining and exploration companies in various commodities. Humphrey was a founding director of a private gold exploration company in QLD. He spent 5 years with an exploration and mining consultant where he gained experience in multiple commodities, before taking on management of near mine exploration including a major feasibility study to establish an underground mine for AngloGold Ashanti. |
Interest in Shares and Options | - | 2,006,000 fully paid Ordinary Shares. 416,667 performance rights expiring 1 December 2018. |
Directorships held in other listed entities | - | Nil. |
Mr Jim Williams | - | Non Executive Director |
Qualifications | - | MSc C Eng FAusIMM |
Experience | - | Jim has had a long and successful career that spans the globe in open pit and underground mining engineering. Most recently he was the founding Head of Mining for Fortescue Metals Group Ltd before retiring in May 2007. Jim provided the necessary mining technical expertise, creativity and knowledge that were critical ingredients in establishing Fortescue's credibility within the mining industry. Jim has worked in Australia, Zambia, South Africa and SE Asia principally in bulk mining operations. Jim has served as mining engineer for Bechtel in Australasia, principal mining consultant for Minproc Engineers and CEO of Laverton Gold for 3 years. Jim ran his own Perth based mining consultancy for many years during which time he reviewed more than 20 feasibility studies for major international banks. Jim is a graduate of the Camborne School of Mines (UK), a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the AusIMM and a past Chairman of the Perth Branch. |
Interest in Shares and Options | - | 80,000 fully paid Ordinary Shares. |
Directorships held in other listed entities | - | Cleveland Mining Company Limited from June 2010 to date. |
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INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS (continued)
Mr Don Newport | - | Non Executive Director |
Qualifications | - | ACIB CDipAF |
Experience | - | Don brings a wealth of mining project finance experience to the Company. He has over 35 years of banking experience with 25 years spent in the mining and resources sector. Don joined Barclays Bank in 1972, in the mid-80s he moved across to lead the mining sector team in BZW, subsequently to become Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC. In 1999 Don was recruited by Standard Bank to head up their recently formed global mining finance business. Over the years, Don has led numerous significant mining corporate and project financings including base and precious metals, coal, smelters and allied infrastructure facilities both as arranger and as advisor. Upon Don's retirement as head of Standard Bank's global mining finance business, he was honoured with the Mining Journal's Life Time Achievement Award at Mines and Money in London. Don is an Associate of the Institute of Financial Services (formerly Chartered Institute of Bankers), holds the Certified Accountants Diploma in Accounting and Finance and is a long -standing member of the London Association of Mining Analysts. |
Interest in Shares and Options | - | Nil. |
Directorships held in other listed entities | - | African Eagle Resources Plc from January 2012 to 14 August 2013. |
Mr Chris Corbett | - | Non Executive Director |
Qualifications | - | B Eng (Hons Mech), B Com, GradDipAppFin, GradDipMine, CPEng |
Experience | - | Chris works for RCF in its Perth office. He has spent the past 16 years in mining, corporate business development and investment management. Prior to joining RCF he gained technical experience in mine development, production and construction with contractor Byrnecut Mining Pty Ltd and worked for Wesfarmers Limited in both corporate and divisional business development roles. |
Interest in Shares and Options | - | Nil. |
Directorships held in other listed entities | - | Talison Lithium Limited from June 2012 to March 2013. |
Mr Michael Wolley | - | Non Executive Director |
Qualifications | - | BE (Hons) Chemical and Materials Engineering, M Mgmt |
Experience | - | Wolf announced the appointment of Mr Michael Wolley as a director on the 11th June 2013. Michael had a 15 year career with Mobil Oil Australia in a range of roles including engineering, operations, strategic planning and business development in Australia and New Zealand. In 1995 he left Mobil to pursue opportunities in Asia Pacific and worked in a number of senior executive roles in the manufacturing and industrial sectors including a period as President BlueScope Steel China. In 2007 Michael returned to the resources sector as Chief Operating Officer for Lynas Corporation, and subsequently into the gold sector where he is a Director of Red Mountain Mining, an ASX listed gold development business. Michael currently holds the position of Vice President Minerals and Coal for the Todd Corporation. |
Interest in Shares and Options | - | Nil. |
Directorships held in other listed entities | - | Montero Mining and Exploration Limited from January 2012 to present. Forge Resources Limited from June 2012 to present. Red Mountain Mining Limited from June 2012 to present.
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INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS (continued)
Mr Ronald (Ronnie) Beevor | - | Non Executive Director |
Qualifications | - | B.A. Hons |
Experience | - | Ronnie has more than 30 years experience in investment banking, including being the Head of Investment Banking at NM Rothschild & Sons (Australia) Limited between 1997 and 2002. During his career, Ronnie has had an extensive involvement in the natural resources industry, both in Australia and internationally. His is a former director of Oxiana Limited which successfully developed the Sepon gold-copper project on Laos as well as the Prominent Hill copper-gold project in South Australia, and is currently Senior Advisor to Standard Chartered Gryphon Partners. |
Interest in Shares and Options | - | 100,000 fully paid Ordinary Shares. |
Directorships held in other listed entities | - | Ampella Mining Limited from 5 July 2011 to present. Bannerman Resources from July 2009 to present. Bullabulling Gold Limited from 2 July 2012 to present. Unity Mining Limited from 1 November 2002 to present. EMED Mining Public Limited from 6 December 2004 to present. Talison Lithium Limited from August 2010 to March 2013. Rey Resources Limited from 2 August 2010 to 28 November 2012.
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REMUNERATION REPORT - AUDITED
Names and positions held of consolidated and parent entity key management personnel in office at any time during the financial year are:
Group Key Management Personnel | Position held as at 30 June 2013 and any change during the year | Contract details (duration and termination) | Proportion of elements of remuneration related to performance | Proportion of elements of remuneration not related to performance | |||
Non-Salary cash-based incentives | Shares/Units
| Options /Rights
| Fixed salary/ Fees
| Total
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% | % | % | % | % | |||
John Hopkins | Non Executive Chairman | No fixed term. 3 months notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
Humphrey Hale | Executive Managing Director | No fixed term. 3 months notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
Jim Williams | Non Executive Director | No fixed term. 1 month notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
Don Newport | Non Executive Director | No fixed term. 1 month notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
Chris Corbett | Non Executive Director | No fixed term. 1 month notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
Michael Wolley | Non Executive Director (Commenced 11 June 2013) | No fixed term. 1 month notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | - | - |
Richard Lucas | Chief Financial Officer / Company Secretary | No fixed term. 3 months notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
Rupert McCracken | Project Manager | No fixed term. 1 month notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
Jonathan Downes | Resigned 11 June 2013 | No fixed term. 3 months notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
Adrian Byass | Resigned 27 June 2013 | No fixed term. 3 months notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
Ian Bruce | Resigned 4 March 2013 | No fixed term. 1 month notice required to terminate. | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each key management person of Wolf Minerals Limited, and for the executives receiving the highest remuneration.
Remuneration policy
The remuneration policy of Wolf Minerals Limited has been designed to align key management personnel objectives with shareholder and business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component and offering specific long-term incentives based on key performance areas affecting the consolidated group's financial results. The board of Wolf Minerals Limited believes the remuneration policy to be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain the best key management personnel to run and manage the consolidated group, as well as create goal congruence between directors, executives and shareholders.
The board's policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for key management personnel of the consolidated group is as follows:
- The remuneration policy, setting the terms and conditions for the key management personnel, was developed by the board.
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REMUNERATION REPORT - AUDITED (continued)
- All key management personnel receive a base salary (which is based on factors such as length of service and experience), superannuation, fringe benefits, options and performance incentives.
- The board reviews key management personnel packages annually by reference to the consolidated group's performance, executive performance and comparable information from industry sectors.
The performance of key management personnel is measured against criteria agreed bi-annually with each executive and is based predominantly on the forecast growth of the consolidated group's profits and shareholders' value. All bonuses and incentives must be linked to predetermined performance criteria. The board may, however, exercise its discretion in relation to approving incentives, bonuses and options. The policy is designed to attract the highest calibre of executives and reward them for performance that results in long-term growth in shareholder wealth.
Key management personnel are also entitled to participate in the employee share, option and performance rights arrangements.
The key management personnel receive a superannuation guarantee contribution required by the government, which is currently 9.25%, and do not receive any other retirement benefits. Some individuals, however, have chosen to sacrifice part of their salary to increase payments towards superannuation.
All remuneration paid to key management personnel is valued at the cost to the Company and expensed. Shares given to key management personnel are valued as the difference between the market price of those shares and the amount paid by the key management personnel. Options and performance rights are valued using the Black-Scholes methodology.
The board policy is to remunerate Non Executive Directors at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities. The board determines payments to the Non Executive Directors and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. Independent external advice is sought when required. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid to Non Executive Directors is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Fees for Non Executive Directors are not linked to the performance of the consolidated group. However, to align Directors' interests with shareholder interests, the Directors are encouraged to hold shares in the Company and are able to participate in the employee option plan.
Performance-based remuneration
The Company is an exploration and development entity and therefore speculative in terms of performance. Consistent with attracting and retaining talented executives, Directors and senior executives are paid market rates associated with individuals in similar positions, within the same industry. The board does not endorse the use of bonus payments for Directors and senior executives at this point in time. Performance incentives will be issued in the event that the entity moves from an exploration to a producing entity, and key performance indicators such as growth and profits will be used as measurements for assessing board performance.
Company performance, shareholder wealth and Director and executive remuneration
The remuneration policy has been tailored to increase goal congruence between shareholders, directors and executives by the issue of options and performance rights to the majority of Directors and executives to encourage the alignment of personal and shareholder interests.
Key management personnel remuneration policy
The board's policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration of key management for the group is as follows:
The remuneration structure for key management personnel is based on a number of factors, including length of service, particular experience of the individual concerned, and overall performance of the Company. The contracts for service between the Company and key management personnel are on a continuing basis, the terms of which are not expected to change in the immediate future. The employment conditions of the Managing Director, Humphrey Hale and other key management personnel are formalised in contracts of employment. All key management personnel are permanent employees of Wolf Minerals Limited.
The standard employment contract states a three-month resignation period for key management personnel. The Company may terminate an employment contract without cause by providing one to three months' written notice or making payment in lieu of notice, based on the individual's salary component.
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
REMUNERATION REPORT - AUDITED (continued)
(a) Key management personnel remuneration
Short-term Benefits | Share based payments | Post-employment benefits | Total |
| ||
Salary and fees | Non-cash benefits | Options / Rights | Superannuation | Performance Related | ||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | % | |
2013 | ||||||
Humphrey Hale | 300,000 | - | - | 27,000 | 327,000 | - |
John Hopkins | 82,500 | - | - | 14,925 | 97,425 | - |
Jonathan Downes | 47,222 | - | - | 4,250 | 51,472 | - |
Adrian Byass | 49,583 | - | - | - | 49,583 | - |
Chris Corbett | 56,250 | - | - | - | 56,250 | - |
Jim Williams | 50,000 | - | - | - | 50,000 | - |
Don Newport | 50,000 | - | - | - | 50,000 | - |
Ian Bruce | 18,946 | - | - | - | 18,946 | - |
Richard Lucas | 275,000 | 12,436 | - | 24,750 | 312,186 | - |
Rupert McCracken | 375,000 | - | - | 33,750 | 408,750 | - |
1,304,501 | 12,436 | - | 104,675 | 1,421,612 | - | |
2012 | ||||||
Humphrey Hale | 300,000 | - | 105,000 | 27,000 | 432,000 | 24 |
John Hopkins | 90,000 | - | 66,657 | 8,100 | 164,757 | 40 |
Jonathan Downes | 50,000 | - | - | 4,500 | 54,500 | - |
Adrian Byass | 50,000 | - | - | - | 50,000 | - |
Chris Corbett | 50,000 | - | - | - | 50,000 | - |
Jim Williams | 50,000 | - | - | - | 50,000 | - |
Don Newport | 50,000 | - | - | - | 50,000 | - |
Ian Bruce | 25,000 | - | - | - | 25,000 | - |
Richard Lucas | 275,000 | - | 38,500 | 18,562 | 332,062 | 12 |
Rupert McCracken | 375,000 | - | 26,250 | 33,750 | 435,000 | 6 |
1,315,000 | - | 236,407 | 91,912 | 1,643,319 | 14 | |
|
Performance income as a proportion of total income
No bonuses were paid to executives or Non Executive Directors during the year.
(b) Options and performance rights issued as part of remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2013
No options or rights were issued as part of remuneration for the year ending 30 June 2013.
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
REMUNERATION REPORT - AUDITED (continued)
(c) Shares issued on exercise of compensation options
There were no options exercised during the year that were granted as compensation options.
(d) Shareholdings
Number of shares held by key management personnel
2013 | Balance 1.7.2012 | Received as Compensation | Options Exercised | Net Change Other | Balance on Resignation/ Appointment | Balance 30.6.2013 |
Number of shares held by key management personnel: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
John Hopkins | 170,000 | - | 34,000 | - | - | 204,000 |
Humphrey Hale | 1,955,000 | - | 51,000 | - | - | 2,006,000 |
Jim Williams | - | - | - | 80,000 | - | 80,000 |
Jonathan Downes | 1,089,360 | - | - | 25,000 | 1,114,360 | - |
Adrian Byass | 1,020,000 | - | - | - | 1,020,000 | - |
Ian Bruce | 659,770 | - | - | - | 659,770 | - |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | 4,894,130 | - | 85,000 | 105,000 | 2,794,130 | 2,290,000 |
2012 | Balance 1.7.2011 | Received as Compensation | Options Exercised | Net Change Other | Balance on Resignation/ Appointment | Balance 30.6.2012 |
Number of shares held by key management personnel: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
John Hopkins | 170,000 | - | - | - | - | 170,000 |
Humphrey Hale | 255,000 | - | 1,700,000 | - | - | 1,955,000 |
Jonathan Downes | 1,089,360 | - | - | - | - | 1,089,360 |
Adrian Byass | 1,020,000 | - | - | - | - | 1,020,000 |
Ian Bruce | 659,770 | - | - | - | - | 659,770 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | 3,194,130 | - | 1,700,000 | - | - | 4,894,130 |
The Net Change Other reflected above includes on-market purchases.DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
REMUNERATION REPORT - AUDITED (continued)
(e) Options and rights holdings
2013 | Balance 1.7.2012 | Granted as Compensation | Options Exercised | Net Change Other | Balance 30.6.2013 | Total Vested 30.6.2013 |
Number of options held by key management personnel: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
John Hopkins | 884,000 | - | (34,000) | - | 850,000 | 850,000 |
Humphrey Hale | 1,317,667 | - | (51,000) | (850,000) | 416,667 | - |
Jonathan Downes | 217,872 | - | - | (217,872) | - | - |
Adrian Byass | 204,000 | - | - | (204,000) | - | - |
Ian Bruce | 1,831,954 | - | - | (1,831,954) | - | - |
Jim Williams | 425,000 | - | - | (425,000) | - | - |
Don Newport | 425,000 | - | - | (425,000) | - | - |
Richard Lucas | 152,778 | - | - | - | 152,778 | - |
Rupert McCracken | 954,167 | - | - | - | 954,167 | 850,000 |
Total | 6,412,438 | - | (85,000) | (3,953,826) | 2,373,612 | 1,700,000 |
2012 | Balance 1.7.2011 | Granted as Compensation | Options Exercised | Net Change Other | Balance 30.6.2012 | Total Vested 30.6.2012 |
Number of options held by key management personnel: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
John Hopkins | 34,000 | 850,000 | - | - | 884,000 | 884,000 |
Humphrey Hale | 2,601,000 | 416,667¹ | (1,700,000) | - | 1,317,667 | 901,000 |
Jonathan Downes | 217,872 | - | - | - | 217,872 | 217,872 |
Adrian Byass | 204,000 | - | - | - | 204,000 | 204,000 |
Ian Bruce | 1,831,954 | - | - | - | 1,831,954 | 1,831,954 |
Jim Williams | 425,000 | - | - | - | 425,000 | 425,000 |
Don Newport | 425,000 | - | - | - | 425,000 | 425,000 |
Richard Lucas | - | 152,778¹ | - | - | 152,778 | - |
Rupert McCracken | 850,000 | 104,167¹ | - | - | 954,167 | 850,000 |
Total | 6,588,826 | 1,523,612 | (1,700,000) | - | 6,412,438 | 5,738,826 |
The Net Change Other reflected above includes those options that have expired without being exercised during the year.
¹ Performance rights issued as part of remuneration.
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
Meetings of Directors
During the financial year, 19 meetings of Directors (including committees of Directors) were held. Attendances by each Director during the year were as follows:
Directors' Meetings | Audit Committee | |||
Number eligible to attend | Number attended | Number eligible to attend | Number attended | |
Humphrey Hale | 17 | 17 | - | - |
John Hopkins | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
Jonathan Downes | 16 | 9 | - | - |
Adrian Byass | 17 | 16 | - | - |
Jim Williams | 17 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
Don Newport | 17 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
Chris Corbett | 17 | 16 | - | - |
Michael Wolley | 1 | 0 | - | - |
The Remuneration Committee did not meet during the year.
Indemnifying officers
During or since the end of the financial year the Company has given an indemnity or entered into an agreement to indemnify, or paid or agreed to pay insurance premiums as follows:
The Company has paid premiums to insure each of the following directors against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in the capacity of Director of the Company, other than conduct involving a willful breach of duty in relation to the Company. The amount of the premium was approximately $2,673 for each Director.
- Humphrey Hale
- John Hopkins
- Jonathan Downes
- Adrian Byass
- Chris Corbett
- Ian Bruce
- Jim Williams
- Don Newport
- Michael Wolley
- Ronnie Beevor
The Company has not indemnified the auditor or paid any insurance premium on behalf of the auditor.
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
Options
At the date of this report, the unissued ordinary shares of Wolf Minerals Limited under option are as follows:
Grant Date | Date of Expiry | Exercise Price | Number Under Option |
26/11/09 | 26/11/14 | $0.34 | 850,000 |
07/10/11 | 20/11/13 | $0.35 | 850,000 |
10/04/12 | 01/04/15 | $0.33 | 478,012 |
10/04/12 | 01/04/15 | $0.39 | 100,418 |
19/07/12 | 19/07/15 | $0.33 | 524,086 |
19/07/12 | 19/07/15 | $0.39 | 223,882 |
16/10/12 | 16/10/15 | $0.33 | 529,845 |
16/10/12 | 16/10/15 | $0.39 | 226,342 |
01/01/13 | 01/01/16 | $0.33 | 529,845 |
01/01/13 | 01/01/16 | $0.39 | 226,342 |
30/01/13 | 30/01/16 | $0.33 | 172,776 |
30/01/13 | 30/01/16 | $0.39 | 73,807 |
22/05/13 | 22/05/16 | $0.26 | 3,200,000 |
7,985,355 |
No person entitled to exercise the option had or has any right by virtue of the option to participate in any share issue of any other body corporate.
Proceedings on behalf of Company
No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or any part of those proceedings.
The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.
Non-audit services
The board of Directors is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors are satisfied that the services disclosed below did not compromise the external auditor's independence for the following reasons:
- all non-audit services are reviewed and approved by the board prior to commencement to ensure they do not adversely affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and
- the nature of the services provided do not compromise the general principles relating to auditor independence in accordance with APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants set by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board.
The remuneration for non-audit services paid to the external auditors during the year ended 30 June 2013 is $3,750. This remuneration related to the preparation and lodgement of the annual income tax return.
Auditor's Independence Declaration
The lead auditor's independence declaration for the year ended 30 June 2013 has been received and can be found on page 19 of the Directors' report.
This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors. These financial statements were authorised for issue on 27 September 2013 by the Directors of the Company.
_____________________________
Humphrey Hale
Managing Director
Date: 27 September 2013
Auditor's Independence Declaration
UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001
TO THE DIRECTORS OF WOLF MINERALS LIMITED
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2013 there have been:
i. no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
ii. no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
PKF Mack & Co
S Fermanis
Partner
27 September 2013
West Perth,
Western Australia
Directors' Declaration
The Directors of the Company declare that:
1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 23 to 58, and the remuneration disclosures in the Directors Report designated audited are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:
a. comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
b. give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2013 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the Company and consolidated group;
c. the financial statements are in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as stated in note 1 to the financial statements.
2. The Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer have each declared that:
a. the financial records of the Company for the financial year have been properly maintained in accordance with section 286 of the Corporations Act 2001;
b. the financial statements and notes for the financial year comply with the Accounting Standards; and
c. the financial statements and notes for the financial year give a true and fair view;
3. In the Directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
_____________________________
Humphrey Hale
Director
Date: 27 September 2013
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
WOLF MINERALS LIMITED
Report on the Financial Report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Wolf Minerals Ltd, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2013, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration of Wolf Minerals Ltd (the company) and the consolidated entity. The consolidated entity comprises the company and the entities it controlled at the year's end or from time to time during the financial year.
Directors' Responsibility for the Financial Report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
Opinion
In our opinion:
(a) the financial report of Wolf Minerals Ltd is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the company's and consolidated entity's financial positions as at 30 June 2013 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
(b) the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1.
Emphasis of Matter
Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 in the financial report, which indicated that the consolidated entity incurred a net loss after tax of $(4,711,260) (2012: $(5,425,552)) during the year ended 30 June 2013. These conditions, along with other matters as set for in Note 1, indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the company and consolidated entity's ability to continue as a going concern and therefore, the company and consolidated entity maybe unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.
The financial report of the consolidated entity does not include any adjustments in relation to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or to the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the company and/or the consolidated entity not continue as going concerns.
Report on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 12 to 16 of the directors' report for the year ended 30 June 2013. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Wolf Minerals Ltd for the year ended 30 June 2013, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
PKF Mack & Co
S Fermanis
Partner
27 September 2013
West Perth,
Western Australia
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| NOTE | $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
Other revenue | 2 | 94,463 |
| 57,655 |
Other income | 2 | 31,078 |
| 95,186 |
|
|
|
|
|
Administration expenses |
| (746,739) |
| (375,543) |
Compliance expenses |
| (262,060) |
| (456,596) |
Consultancy expenses |
| (1,103,523) |
| (1,132,242) |
Directors' fees |
| (373,851) |
| (149,992) |
Employee benefits expense | 3 | (890,296) |
| (894,000) |
Depreciation expense | 11 | (14,775) |
| (10,345) |
Equity compensation benefits | 3, 22 | (470,658) |
| (646,455) |
Finance costs | 3 | (562,227) |
| (242,322) |
Foreign exchange loss | 3 | (12,735) |
| (3,386) |
Insurance expenses |
| (76,802) |
| (32,475) |
Occupancy expenses |
| (224,442) |
| (175,228) |
Other expenses | 3 | (737,243) |
| (1,941,889) |
|
|
|
|
|
Loss before income tax |
| (5,349,810) |
| (5,907,632) |
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax benefit | 4 | 638,550 |
| 482,080 |
|
|
|
|
|
Loss for the year after income tax |
| (4,711,260) |
| (5,425,552) |
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss |
|
|
|
|
Income gained from mineral rights outside of the ordinary activity of the company | 3 | 6,551,564 |
| - |
|
|
|
|
|
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss |
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation |
| 1,872,739 |
| 438,799 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income for the year (net of tax) |
| 8,424,303 |
| 438,799 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the year attributable to members of the parent |
| 3,713,043 |
| (4,986,753) |
|
|
|
|
|
LOSS PER SHARE |
|
|
| |
Basic loss per share (cents) | 7 | (3.30) | (6.43) | |
Diluted loss per share (cents) | 7 | (3.30) | (6.43) |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2013
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| NOTE | $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents | 8 | 18,668,143 |
| 2,073,419 |
Trade and other receivables | 9 | 454,243 |
| 338,653 |
Other current assets | 12 | 9,712,552 |
| 461,766 |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
| 28,834,938 |
| 2,873,838 |
|
|
|
|
|
NON CURRENT ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment | 11 | 58,929 |
| 554,145 |
Exploration assets | 13 | - |
| 10,888,468 |
Development assets | 13 | 31,895,741 |
| - |
Other non-current assets | 12 | - |
| 1,365,303 |
TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS |
| 31,954,670 |
| 12,807,916 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL ASSETS |
| 60,789,608 |
| 15,681,754 |
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
Trade and other payables | 14 | 13,117,610 |
| 2,146,679 |
Short term provisions | 15 | 167,596 |
| 108,365 |
Financial liabilities | 16 | 7,312,695 |
| 6,000,000 |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| 20,597,901 |
| 8,255,044 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
| 20,597,901 |
| 8,255,044 |
|
|
|
|
|
NET ASSETS |
| 40,191,707 |
| 7,426,710 |
|
|
|
|
|
EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
Issued capital | 17 | 45,698,632 |
| 17,271,469 |
Reserves | 18 | 3,370,242 |
| 872,712 |
Accumulated losses |
| (8,877,167) |
| (10,717,471) |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL EQUITY |
| 40,191,707 |
| 7,426,710 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED Statement Of Changes In Equity
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| Ordinary shares |
| Accumulated losses |
| Option reserve |
| Foreign currency translation reserve |
| Total |
| $ |
| $ |
| $ |
| $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at 30 June 2011 | 15,356,099 |
| (5,291,919) |
| 1,541,207 |
| (1,439,831) | 10,165,556 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Loss for the year | - |
| (5,425,552) |
| - |
| - | (5,425,552) | |
|
|
|
| ||||||
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
| ||||||
Foreign currency translation differences | - |
| - |
| - |
| 438,799 | 438,799 | |
Total comprehensive income for the year | - |
| (5,425,552) |
| - |
| 438,799 | (4,986,753) | |
|
|
|
| ||||||
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity |
|
|
| ||||||
Issue of share capital | 1,915,370 |
| - |
| - |
| - | 1,915,370 | |
Transaction costs | - |
| - |
| - |
| - | - | |
Equity compensation benefit | - |
| - |
| 332,537 |
| - | 332,537 | |
|
|
|
| ||||||
Balance at 30 June 2012 | 17,271,469 |
| (10,717,471) |
| 1,873,744 |
| (1,001,032) | 7,426,710 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Loss for the year | - |
| (4,711,260) |
| - |
| - | (4,711,260) | |
|
|
|
| ||||||
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
| ||||||
Foreign currency translation differences | - |
| - |
| - |
| 1,872,739 | 1,872,739 | |
Sale of mining royalty | - |
| 6,551,564 |
| - |
| - | 6,551,564 | |
Total comprehensive income for the year | - |
| 1,840,304 |
| - |
| 1,872,739 | 3,713,043 | |
|
|
|
| ||||||
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity |
|
|
| ||||||
Issue of share capital | 28,458,914 |
| - |
| - |
| - | 28,458,914 | |
Transaction costs | (31,751) |
| - |
| - |
| - | (31,751) | |
Equity compensation benefit | - |
| - |
| 624,791 |
| - | 624,791 | |
|
|
|
| ||||||
Balance at 30 June 2013 | 45,698,632 |
| (8,877,167) |
| 2,498,535 |
| 871,707 | 40,191,707 | |
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The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED Statement Of Cashflows
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
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| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| NOTE | $ |
| $ |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
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|
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Payments to suppliers and employees |
| (4,112,737) |
| (4,281,445) |
Sale of royalty |
| 6,551,564 |
| - |
Interest received |
| 94,419 |
| 91,119 |
Other income |
| - |
| 482,080 |
|
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|
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Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities | 21 | 2,533,246 |
| (3,708,246) |
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|
|
|
Cash Flows from Investing Activities |
|
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|
|
Payments for exploration and evaluation |
| (10,633,808) |
| (3,696,927) |
Proceeds from sale of investments |
| - |
| 77,864 |
Payments for property, plant & equipment |
| (35,441) |
| (18,915) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
| (10,669,249) |
| (3,637,978) |
|
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|
|
|
Cash Flows from Financing Activities |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issue of shares |
| 25,861,549 |
| 1,601,453 |
Payments for share issue costs |
| (31,750) |
| - |
Proceeds from borrowings |
| 10,933,977 |
| 6,000,000 |
Repayment of borrowings |
| (6,000,000) |
| - |
Payments for borrowing costs |
| (7,066,543) |
| (1,374,742) |
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|
|
|
Net cash generated from /(used in) financing activities |
| 23,697,233 |
| 6,226,711 |
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|
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Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
| 15,561,230 |
| (1,119,513) |
Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in foreign currencies |
| 1,033,494 |
| 57,069 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year |
| 2,073,419 |
| 3,135,863 |
|
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Closing cash and cash equivalents carried forward | 8 | 18,668,143 |
| 2,073,419 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
Notes To ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This financial report includes the consolidated financial statements and notes of Wolf Minerals Limited and controlled entities ('Consolidated Entity' or 'Group'), and the parent entity disclosure for Wolf Minerals Limited as an individual parent entity ('Parent Entity').
Wolf Minerals Limited is a listed public company, trading on the Australian Securities Exchange and Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia.
Basis of Preparation
The accounting policies set out below have been consistently applied to all years presented.
Statement of Compliance
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs) including Australian Interpretations and other pronouncements adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001 for profit orientated entities. The consolidated financial report of the Group and the financial report of the Company comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (lFRSs) and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 27 September 2013.
Basis of Measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items in the statement of financial position:
· derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value
· financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value
· available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value
· liabilities for cash-settled share-based payment arrangements are measured at fair value
· the defined benefit asset is measured as the net total of the plan assets, plus unrecognised past service cost and unrecognised actuarial losses, less unrecognised actuarial gains and the present value of the defined benefit obligation.
Functional and Presentation Currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company's functional currency.
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998 and in accordance with that Class Order, all financial information presented in Australian dollars has been rounded to the nearest dollar unless otherwise stated.
Use of Estimates and Judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AASBs requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Going Concern
The accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Group incurred a loss of $4,711,260 for the year ended 30 June 2013 (2012: $5,425,552).
The ability of the Company and the Group to continue to pay its debts as and when they fall due is dependent upon the Company successfully raising additional share capital and ultimately developing the Hemerdon project.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
Note 1: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Going Concern (continued)
The Company has arranged a funding package for the Group of A$216.5 million (refer note 16) which has enabled commencement of the Hemerdon project, which is expected to be generating positive operational cashflows in 2015. The Group is able to fund its working capital as part of this package. The funding package is secured by the Group's assets.
The Group is currently funded through the 12 month Bridge Finance facility which matures on 9 May 2014. As part of the financing arrangements, the Bridge Finance facility is required to be repaid prior to accessing the senior debt facilities which will be used to complete construction of the Hemerdon project. The Company will need to raise equity in order to repay the Bridge Finance facility.
The Directors believe it is appropriate to prepare these accounts on a going concern basis. The Directors have an appropriate plan to raise additional funds, and based on the strength of the Hemerdon project believe it is able to raise the additional funds required. Furthermore, the strength of the Hemerdon project has been validated by completion of the financing arrangements and having offtaker agreements and guarantees from the offtakers and the German government over the senior debt facilities. These factors combined with a proven track record of being able to raise equity as and when required support the Directors' assessment.
The accounts have been prepared on the basis that the entity can meet its commitments as and when they fall due and can therefore continue normal business activities, and the realisation of assets and liabilities in the ordinary course of business.
a. Significant accounting estimates, judgments and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgments and estimates relating to the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from the estimates made. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities within the next accounting period are:
(i) Share based payment transactions
The consolidated entity measures the cost of equity settled transactions by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value of share options and performance rights is determined by an external valuer using an appropriate valuation model.
(ii) Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets and investments in and loans to subsidiaries
The ultimate recoupment of the value of exploration and evaluation assets, the company's investment in subsidiaries, and loans to subsidiaries is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale, of the exploration and evaluation assets.
Impairment tests are carried out on a regular basis to identify whether the asset carrying values exceed their recoverable amounts. There is significant estimation and judgement in determining the inputs and assumptions used in determining the recoverable amounts.
The key areas of judgement and estimation include:
- Recent exploration and evaluation results and mineral resource estimates;
- Environmental issues that may impact on the underlying tenements;
- Fundamental economic factors that have an impact on the operations and carrying values of assets and liabilities.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
Note 1: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
a. Significant accounting estimates, judgments and assumptions (continued)
(iii) Income tax expenses
Judgement is required in assessing whether deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised on the statement of financial position. Deferred tax assets, including those arising from temporary differences, are recognised only when it is considered more likely than not that they will be recovered, which is dependent on the generation of future assessable income of a nature and of an amount sufficient to enable the benefits to be utilised.
(iv) Classification of investments
The group has decided to classify investments in listed securities as available for sale. These securities are accounted for at fair value. Any increments or decrements in their value at year end are charged or credited to the revaluation reserves.
b. Exploration and Evaluation Assets
Exploration and evaluation costs, including the costs of acquiring licences, are capitalised as exploration and evaluation assets on an area of interest basis. Costs incurred before the Consolidated Entity has obtained the legal rights to explore an area are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
Exploration and evaluation assets are only recognised if the rights of interest are current and it is expected that the expenditure will be recovered through the successful development and exploitation of an area of interest, or by its sale; or exploration activities are continuing in an area and activities have not reached a stage which permits a reasonable estimate of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves.
A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest.
An impairment exists when the carrying amount of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure relating to an area of interest exceeds its recoverable amount. The asset is then written down to its recoverable amount. Any impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral resources in an area of interest are demonstrable, exploration and evaluation assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified from exploration and evaluation expenditure to development assets and depreciated over the life of the mine.
Costs of site restoration are provided over the life of the facility from when exploration commences and are included in the costs of that stage. Site restoration costs include the dismantling and removal of mining plant, equipment and building structures, waste removal, and rehabilitation of the site in accordance with clauses of the mining permits. Where applicable, such costs are determined using estimates of future costs, current legal requirements and technology on an undiscounted basis.
c. Development Assets
Capitalised mining development costs include expenditures incurred to develop new ore bodies to define further mineralisation in existing ore bodies, to expand the capacity of a mine and to maintain production. Mining development also includes costs transferred from exploration and evaluation phase once contruction and development commences in the area of interest.
Amortisation of mining development is computed by the units of production basis over the estimated proved and probable reserves. Proved and probable mineral reserves reflect estimated quantities of economically recoverable reserves which can be recovered in the future from known mineral deposits. These reserves are amortised from the date on which production commences. The amortisation is calculated from recoverable proven and probable reserves and a predetermined percentage of the recoverable measured, indicated and inferred resource. This percentage is reviewed annually.
Restoration costs expected to be incurred are provided for as part of development phase that give rise to the need for restoration.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
Note 1: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
d. Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all entities controlled by Wolf Minerals Limited ('company' or 'parent entity') as at 30 June 2013 and the results of all controlled entities for the year then ended. Wolf Minerals Limited and its controlled entities together are referred to in this financial report as the consolidated entity. The effects of all transactions between entities in the consolidated entity are eliminated in full.
Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the consolidated entity has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the consolidated entity controls another entity.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the consolidated entity. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.
The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the consolidated entity.
Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the group. All controlled entities have a June financial year end.
A list of controlled entities is contained in Note 10 to the financial statements.
e. Income Tax
The charge for current income tax expense is based on the profit for the year adjusted for any non-assessable or disallowed items. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or are substantively enacted by the reporting date.
Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on either accounting profit or taxable profit or loss.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or liability is settled. Deferred tax is credited in the statement of comprehensive income except where it relates to items that may be credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is adjusted directly against equity.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future tax profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised.
The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on the assumption that no adverse change will occur in income taxation legislation and the anticipation that the economic entity will derive sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the law.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
f. Property, Plant and Equipment
Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value as indicated less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Freehold land
Freehold land is recognised at historic cost and is not depreciated as it has an indefinite useful economic life.
Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis.
The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows that will be received from the asset's employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.
The cost of fixed assets constructed within the consolidated group includes the cost of materials, direct labour, borrowing costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the statement of comprehensive income during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised lease assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a diminishing value basis over the asset's useful life to the consolidated entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.
The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:
Class of Fixed Asset | Depreciation Rate |
Plant and equipment | 10 - 40% |
Exploration site equipment | 10 - 40% |
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date.
An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and losses are included in the statement of comprehensive income. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation reserve relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
g. Financial Instruments
The consolidated entity classifies its investments in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, and available-for-sale financial assets. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Management determines the classification of its investments at initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date.
(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
This category has two sub-categories; financial assets held for trading, and those designated at fair value through profit or loss on initial recognition. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if so designated by management. The policy of management is to designate a financial asset if there exists the possibility it will be sold in the short term and the asset is subject to frequent changes in fair value. Assets in this category are classified as current assets if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realised within 12 months of the reporting date.
(ii) Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They arise when the consolidated entity provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of selling the receivable. They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the reporting date which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in receivables in the statement of financial position.
(iii) Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets, comprising principally marketable equity securities, are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. They are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the reporting date.
Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade-date being the date on which the consolidated entity commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the consolidated entity has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.
Available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the 'financial assets at fair value through profit or loss' category are included in the statement of comprehensive income in the period in which they arise. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of non monetary securities classified as available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve are recognised in equity in the "available for sale revaluation reserve". When securities classified as available-for-sale are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments are included in the statement of comprehensive income as gains and losses from investment securities.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
g. Financial Instruments (continued)
The fair values of quoted investments are based on current bid prices. If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the consolidated entity establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include reference to the fair values of recent arm's length transactions, involving the same instruments or other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing methods refined to reflect the issuer's specific circumstances.
The consolidated entity assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of equity securities classified as available for sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of a security below its cost is considered in determining whether the security is impaired. If any such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss - measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in profit and loss, is removed from equity and recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Impairment losses recognised in the statement of comprehensive income on equity instruments are not reversed through the statement of comprehensive income.
Fair value
The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes.
The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives, and trading and available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the reporting date. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the consolidated entity is the current bid price; the appropriate quoted market price for financial liabilities is the current ask price.
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques. The consolidated entity uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at each reporting date. Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments are used for long-term debt instruments held. Other techniques, such as estimated discounted cash flows, are used to determine fair value for the remaining financial instruments.
The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the consolidated entity for similar financial instruments.
h. Impairment
(i) Financial Assets
A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset.
An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount, and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate.
An impairment loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset is calculated by reference to its fair value. Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. The remaining financial assets are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics.
All impairment losses are recognised either in the statement of comprehensive income or revaluation reserves in the period in which the impairment arises.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
h. Impairment (continued)
(ii) Exploration and Evaluation Assets
Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment when facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount of the asset may exceed its recoverable amount at the reporting date.
Exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment in respect of cash generating units, which are no larger than the area of interest to which the assets relate.
(iii) Non-financial Assets Other Than Exploration and Evaluation Assets
The carrying amounts of the Consolidated Entity's non-financial assets, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists then the asset's recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite lives or that are not yet available for use, the recoverable amount is estimated at each reporting date.
The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units, then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit on a pro rata basis.
An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exits. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss has been recognised.
i. Foreign Currency Transactions and Balances
Functional and presentation currency
The functional currency of each of the group's entities is measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which that entity operates. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars which is the parent entity's functional and presentation currency.
Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are translated at the year-end exchange rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost continue to be carried at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary items measured at fair value are reported at the exchange rate at the date when fair values were determined.
Exchange differences arising on the translation of monetary items are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, except where deferred in equity as a qualifying cash flow or net investment hedge.
Exchange differences arising on the translation of non-monetary items are recognised directly in equity to the extent that the gain or loss is directly recognised in equity, otherwise the exchange difference is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
i. Foreign Currency Transactions and Balances (continued)
Group companies
The financial results and position of foreign operations whose functional currency is different from the group's presentation currency are translated as follows:
- Assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates prevailing at that reporting date;
- Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period; and
- Retained profits are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction.
Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations are transferred directly to the group's foreign currency translation reserve in the statement of financial position, Theses differences are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the period in which the operation is disposed.
j. Employee Benefits
a. Wages, salaries and annual leave
Liabilities for wages, salaries and annual leave expected to be settled within one year of the reporting date are recognised in respect of employees' services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.
b. Employee benefits payable later than one year
Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits.
c. Superannuation
Contributions are made by the consolidated entity to superannuation funds as stipulated by statutory requirements and are charged as expenses when incurred.
d. Employee benefit on costs
Employee benefit on costs, including payroll tax, are recognised and included in employee benefits liabilities and costs when the employee benefits to which they relate are recognised as liabilities.
e. Options
The fair value of options granted is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant date.
The fair value at grant date is independently determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the vesting and performance criteria, the impact of dilution, the non-tradeable nature of the option, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option.
k. Equity-settled compensation
The group operates equity-settled share-based payment employee share and option schemes. The fair value of the equity to which employees become entitled is measured at grant date and recognised as an expense over the vesting period, with a corresponding increase to an equity account. The fair value of shares is ascertained as the market bid price. The fair value of options is ascertained using a Black-Scholes pricing model which incorporates all market vesting conditions. The number of shares and options expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at each reporting date such that the amount recognised for services received as consideration for the equity instruments granted shall be based on the number of equity instruments that eventually vest.
l. Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the group has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
m. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of 12 months or less, and bank overdrafts.
n. Revenue and Other Income
Interest revenue is recognised as it accrues. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established.
o. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST. Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
p. Receivables
Collectibility of trade debtors is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. A provision for doubtful debts is raised when some doubt as to collection exists.
q. EPS
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing the net profit after income tax attributable to members of the company, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year.
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.
r. Contributed Equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options, or for the acquisition of a business, are included in the cost of the acquisition as part of the purchase consideration.
s. Investments
Interests in listed and unlisted securities are initially brought to account at cost.
Controlled entities are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements as set out in note 1(a).
Other securities are included at fair value at reporting date. Unrealised gains/losses on securities held for short term investment are accounted for as set out in Note 1 (f) (i) financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Unrealised gains/losses on securities held for long term investment are accounted for as set out in Note 1 (f) (iii) available for sale financial assets.
t. Acquisition of Assets
The purchase method of accounting is used for all acquisitions of assets regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. Cost is determined as the fair value of the assets given up, shares issued or liabilities undertaken at the date of acquisition plus incidental costs directly attributable to the acquisition.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
u. Borrowing Costs
Transaction costs associated with financial instruments are initially capitalised and then deducted from the initial amount recognised as a financial liability at amortised cost.
v. Comparative Figures
When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year.
w. New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
The following Australian Accounting Standards have been issued or amended and are applicable to the annual financial statements of the consolidated group (or the company) but are not yet effective. This assumes the following have not been adopted in preparation of the financial statements at the reporting date.
AASB No. | Title | Application date of standard*
| Issue date |
AASB 9
| Financial Instruments | 1 January 2015 | December 2010 |
AASB 10 | Consolidated Financial Statements | 1 January 2013 | August 2011 |
AASB 11 | Joint Arrangements | 1 January 2013 | August 2011 |
AASB 12 | Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities | 1 January 2013 | August 2011 |
AASB 13 | Fair Value Measurement | 1 January 2013 | September 2011 |
AASB 119 | Employee Benefits | 1 January 2013 | September 2011 |
AASB 127 | Separate Financial Statements (revised) | 1 January 2013 | August 2011 |
AASB 128 | Investment in associates and joint venture (revised) | 1 January 2013 | August 2011 |
AASB 1053 | Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards
| 1 January 2013 | June 2010 |
AASB 2011-4
| Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards to Remove Individual Key Management Personnel Disclosure Requirements [AASB 124]
| 1 July 2013 | July 2011 |
AASB 2012-2 | Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - disclosure offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities | 1 January 2013 | June 2012 |
AASB 2012-3 | Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
| 1 January 2014 | June 2012 |
AASB 2012-5 | Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from annual improvements 2009-2011 cycle | 1 January 2013 | June 2012 |
AASB 2012-9 | Amendment to AASB 1048 arising from the withdrawal of Australian Interpretation 1039 | 1 January 2013 | December 2012 |
AASB 2013-3 | Amendments to AASB 136 - Recoverable amount disclosures for non-financial assets | 1 January 2014 | June 2013 |
AASB 2013-4 | Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - notation of derivatives and continuation of hedge accounting | 1 January 2014 | July 2013 |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
AASB No. | Title | Application date of standard*
| Issue date |
AASB 2013-5 | Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Investment entities | 1 January 2014 | August 2013 |
Interpretation 20 | Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine | 1 January 2013 | November 2011 |
Interpretation 21 | Levies | 1 January 2014 | May 2013 |
The Group does not anticipate early adoption of any of the above reporting requirements and has not determined the financial impact of these standards.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
NOTE 2: REVENUE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
|
- interest received | 94,463 |
| 57,655 |
Other income |
|
|
|
- cost recoveries | 31,078 |
| 95,186 |
|
|
| |
Total revenue | 125,541 |
| 152,841 |
NOTE 3: LOSS FOR THE YEAR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Losses for the year after charging the following items: |
|
|
|
Finance costs: |
|
|
|
- external | 562,227 |
| 242,322 |
Foreign currency translation losses | 12,735 |
| 3,386 |
|
|
|
|
The following significant revenue and expenses are relevant in explaining the financial performance: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income gained from mineral rights outside of the ordinary activity of the company¹ | 6,551,564 |
| - |
|
|
|
|
Equity compensation benefits: |
|
|
|
- share based payments issued to employees | - |
| 236,407 |
- share based payments issued to consultants | - |
| 26,250 |
- share based payments issued to finance providers | 470,658 |
| 383,798 |
| 470,658 |
| 646,455 |
|
|
|
|
Employee benefits: |
|
|
|
- superannuation contributions | 59,529 |
| 83,748 |
- Transfer to provision for employee entitlements |
|
|
|
- Annual leave | 18,717 |
| 44,143 |
- Long service leave | 40,512 |
| - |
Salary and wages and other employee benefits | 771,538 |
| 766,109 |
| 890,296 |
| 894,000 |
|
|
|
|
Other expenses: |
|
|
|
Construction of the link road | (737,243) |
| (1,941,889) |
|
|
|
|
¹In return for a consideration of US$7 million, the Company granted to Resource Capital Fund V LP a Royalty mineral right that equates to 2% of gross revenues from all metals and minerals produced from the Hemerdon project. This will become payable on a quarterly basis once the mine has started production.
The construction of the link road is a condition of the planning permission for the Hemerdon Project. The group is required to construct the road for public adoption by Devon County Council. During the year, all expenditure incurred in constructing the link road has been expensed to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income on the basis that the future economic benefits of the road are not directly attributable to the group. Refer to Note 19 Commitments for further details of contracted expenditure to complete the construction and adoption of the road.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
NOTE 4: INCOME TAX EXPENSE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. The components of tax expense comprise: |
|
|
|
Current tax | (638,550) |
| (482,080) |
Deferred tax | - |
| - |
| (638,550) |
| (482,080) |
|
|
|
|
b. The prima facie tax on profit from ordinary activities before income tax is reconciled to the income tax as follows: | |||
|
|
|
|
Prima facie tax payable on profit from ordinary activities before income tax at 30% (2012: 30%) | |||
|
|
|
|
Consolidated group | (1,604,943) |
| (1,772,290) |
Add: |
|
|
|
Tax effect of: |
|
|
|
- Other comprehensive income | 1,965,469 |
| - |
- Share based payments | 805,981 |
| 170,935 |
- Other non-allowable items | 4,309 |
| 395,034 |
- Provisions and accruals | 18,639 |
| 15,729 |
- Other assessable items | - |
| 10,039 |
- Revenue losses not recognised | - |
| 617,559 |
- Overseas revenue losses not recognised | - |
| 423,046 |
- Effect of foreign exchange on rates on overseas revenue losses | 6,780 |
| - |
- Lower tax rate in foreign jurisdictions on overseas revenue losses | 225,019 |
| 211,523 |
| 3,026,197 |
| 1,843,865 |
Less: |
|
|
|
Tax effect of: |
|
|
|
- Property, plant and equipment | (8,171) |
| - |
- Capital raising costs | (64,847) |
| (71,575) |
- Other non-assessable items | (14) |
| - |
- Utilisation of revenue losses | (673,166) |
| - |
- Utilisation of overseas revenue losses | (675,057) |
|
|
- Effect of foreign exchange rates on overseas revenue losses | - |
| - |
- Research and development tax concession rebate | (638,550) |
| (482,080) |
| (2,059,803) |
| (553,655) |
|
|
|
|
Income tax expense/(benefit) | (638,550) |
| (482,080) |
|
|
|
|
The income tax benefit relates to the receipt of a refundable tax offset for research and development expenditure incurred.
As at the date of this report, the potential refundable tax offset for the reporting period ended 30 June 2013 has not been determined. | |||
|
|
|
|
The applicable average weighted tax rates are as follows: | 0% |
| 0% |
c. The following deferred tax balances have not been accounted for: |
| ||
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets: |
|
|
|
At 30% |
|
|
|
Carried forward revenue losses | 318,846 |
| 992,012 |
Capital raising costs | 146,222 |
| 201,554 |
Provisions and accruals | 53,635 |
| 34,996 |
518,703 |
| 1,228,562 |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 4: INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued)
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
At 20% (United Kingdom) |
|
|
|
Carried forward overseas revenue losses | 18,403 |
| 478,324 |
18,403 |
| 478,324 |
The tax benefits of the above Deferred Tax Assets will only be obtained if:
(a) The company derives future assessable income of a nature and an amount sufficient to enable the benefits to be utilised; and
(b) The company continues to comply with the deductibility conditions imposed by the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 and its overseas equivalent; and
(c) No change in income tax legislation adversely affects the company in utilising the benefits.
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
Deferred tax liabilities: |
|
|
|
At 30% |
|
|
|
Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure | - |
| 100,725 |
Accrued income | 14 |
| - |
| 14 |
| 100,725 |
At 20% (United Kingdom) |
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment | 5,447 |
| - |
| 5,447 |
| - |
|
|
| |
The above deferred tax liabilities have not been recognised as they have given rise to the carry forward revenue losses for which the deferred tax asset has not been recognised. | |||
|
|
|
NOTE 5: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION
a. Names and positions held of consolidated and parent entity key management personnel in office at any time during the financial year are:
John Hopkins | Non Executive Chairman |
Humphrey Hale | Executive Managing Director |
Jonathan Downes | Non Executive Director (resigned 11 June 2013) |
Adrian Byass | Non Executive Director (resigned 27 June 2013) |
Ian Bruce | Non Executive Director subsidiary (resigned 4 March 2013) |
Jim Williams | Non Executive Director |
Don Newport | Non Executive Director |
Chris Corbett | Non Executive Director |
Michael Wolley | Non Executive Director (commenced 11 June 2013) |
Richard Lucas | Chief Financial Officer / Company Secretary |
Rupert McCracken | Project Manager |
Key management personnel remuneration has been included in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors Report.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 5: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (continued)
b. Options and performance rights holdings
| Balance 1.7.2012 | Granted as Compensation | Exercised | Net Change Other | Balance 30.6.2013 |
Number of options held by key management personnel: |
|
|
|
|
|
John Hopkins | 884,000 | - | (34,000) | - | 850,000 |
Humphrey Hale | 1,317,667 | - | (51,000) | (850,000) | 416,667 |
Jonathan Downes | 217,872 | - | - | (217,872) | - |
Adrian Byass | 204,000 | - | - | (204,000) | - |
Ian Bruce | 1,831,954 | - | - | (1,831,954) | - |
Jim Williams | 425,000 | - | - | (425,000) | - |
Don Newport | 425,000 | - | - | (425,000) | - |
Richard Lucas | 152,778 | - | - | - | 152,778 |
Rupert McCracken | 954,167 | - | - | - | 954,167 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | 6,412,438 | - | (85,000) | (3,953,826) | 2,373,612 |
| Balance 1.7.2011 | Granted as Compensation | Exercised | Net Change Other | Balance 30.6.2012 |
Number of options held by key management personnel: |
|
|
|
|
|
John Hopkins | 34,000 | 850,000 | - | - | 884,000 |
Humphrey Hale | 2,601,000 | 416,667 | (1,700,000) | - | 1,317,667 |
Jonathan Downes | 217,872 | - | - | - | 217,872 |
Adrian Byass | 204,000 | - | - | - | 204,000 |
Ian Bruce | 1,831,954 | - | - | - | 1,831,954 |
Jim Williams | 425,000 | - | - | - | 425,000 |
Don Newport | 425,000 | - | - | - | 425,000 |
Richard Lucas | - | 152,778 | - | - | 152,778 |
Rupert McCracken | 850,000 | 104,167 | - | - | 954,167 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | 6,588,826 | 1,523,612 | (1,700,000) | - | 6,412,438 |
The Net Change Other reflected above includes those options that have expired without being exercised during the year.
c. Shareholdings
2013 | Balance 1. 7.2012 | Received as Compensation | Options Exercised | Net Change Other | Balance on Resignation/Appointment | Balance 30.6.2013 |
Number of shares held by key management personnel: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
John Hopkins | 170,000 | - | 34,000 | - | - | 204,000 |
Humphrey Hale | 1,955,000 | - | 51,000 | - | - | 2,006,000 |
Jim Williams | - | - | - | 80,000 | - | 80,000 |
Jonathan Downes | 1,089,360 | - | - | 25,000 | (1,114,360) | - |
Adrian Byass | 1,020,000 | - | - | - | (1,020,000) | - |
Ian Bruce | 659,770 | - | - | - | (659,770) | - |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | 4,894,130 | - | 85,000 | 25,000 | (2,794,130) | 2,290,000 |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 5: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (continued)
c. Shareholdings
2012 | Balance 1. 7.2011 | Received as Compensation | Options Exercised | Net Change Other | Balance on Resignation/Appointment | Balance 30.6.2012 |
Number of shares held by key management personnel: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
John Hopkins | 170,000 | - | - | - | - | 170,000 |
Humphrey Hale | 255,000 | - | 1,700,000 | - | - | 1,955,000 |
Jonathan Downes | 1,089,360 | - | - | - | - | 1,089,360 |
Adrian Byass | 1,020,000 | - | - | - | - | 1,020,000 |
Ian Bruce | 659,770 | - | - | - | - | 659,770 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | 3,194,130 | - | 1,700,000 | - | - | 4,894,130 |
The Net Change Other reflected above includes on-market purchases.
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
|
| $ |
| $ |
The key management personnel compensation comprised: |
|
|
|
|
Short term employment benefits |
| 1,316,937 |
| 1,315,000 |
Share based payments |
| - |
| 236,407 |
Post employment benefits |
| 104,675 |
| 91,912 |
|
| 1,421,612 |
| 1,643,319 |
d. Key management personnel compensation
e. Individual directors' and executives' compensation disclosure
Information regarding individual directors' and executives' compensation and some equity instruments disclosures as required by Corporation Regulation 2M.3.03 is provided in the remuneration report section of the directors' report.
Apart from the details disclosed in this note, no director has entered into a material contract with the group since the end of the previous financial year and there were no material contracts involving directors' interest existing at the year end.
f. Parent entity
The ultimate parent entity within the Group is Wolf Minerals Limited.
g. Wholly-owned group transactions
(i) Loan to key management personnel
There were no loans to key management personnel at the end of the year.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
NOTE 6: AUDITORS' REMUNERATION |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remuneration of the auditor of the parent entity for: |
|
|
|
- Auditing and reviewing the financial report | 58,500 |
| 62,000 |
- Taxation services | 3,750 |
| 1,900 |
- Assistance with the admission requirements of AIM | - |
| 4,500 |
Remuneration of the auditors of the subsidiary for: |
|
|
|
- Auditing and reviewing the financial report | 39,337 |
| 26,252 |
|
|
|
|
NOTE 7: LOSS PER SHARE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. Loss used to calculate basic and dilutive EPS | (4,711,260) |
| (5,425,552) |
|
|
|
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| No |
| No |
b. Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue during the year used in the calculation of basic EPS | 142,667,801 |
| 84,395,694 |
c. Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in calculating dilutive EPS* | 142,667,801 |
| 84,395,694 |
*Unexercised potential ordinary shares have been ignored as their effect is antidilutive
|
|
|
|
NOTE 8: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at bank and on hand | 18,558,092 |
| 1,078,991 |
Short term bank deposits | 110,051 |
| 994,428 |
| 18,668,143 |
| 2,073,419 |
|
|
|
|
The effective interest rate on short-term bank deposits was 1.3% (2012: 3.5%); these deposits have an average maturity of 90 days. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of cash | 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to items in the statement of financial position as follows: |
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents | 18,668,143 |
| 2,073,419 |
|
|
|
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
NOTE 9: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
|
GST receivable | 104,897 |
| 45,856 |
VAT receivable | 349,346 |
| 292,797 |
| 454,243 |
| 338,653 |
Provision for impairment of receivables
Current trade and term receivables are generally on 30 day terms. Non-current trade and term receivables are assessed for recoverability based on the underlying terms of the contract. A provision for impairment is recognised when there is objective evidence that an individual trade or term receivable is impaired.
There are no balances within trade and other receivables that are impaired and are past due. It is expected these balances will be received when due.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 10: CONTROLLED ENTITIES
|
| Percentage owned | |
| Country of incorporation | 2013 | 2012 |
|
| % | % |
Subsidiaries of Wolf Minerals Limited: |
|
|
|
Wolf Minerals (UK) Limited | United Kingdom | 100 | 100 |
Wolf Minerals Australia Pty Ltd* | Australia | - | 100 |
|
|
|
|
*Wolf Minerals Australia Pty Ltd was de-registered during the year |
|
|
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
NOTE 11: PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land and buildings: |
|
|
|
Freehold land at cost* | - |
| 515,882 |
Plant and equipment: |
|
|
|
At cost | 109,455 |
| 73,692 |
Accumulated depreciation | (50,526) |
| (35,429) |
Asset written-off | - |
| - |
Total plant and equipment | 58,929 |
| 38,263 |
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant and equipment | 58,929 |
| 554,145 |
*Freehold land was transferred to the Development Asset during the year |
|
|
|
| Freehold land |
| Plant and equipment |
| Total |
|
|
| $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at 30 June 2011 | 492,191 |
| 29,693 |
| 521,884 |
Additions | - |
| 18,915 |
| 18,915 |
Depreciation expense | - |
| (10,345) |
| (10,345) |
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences | 23,691 |
| - |
| 23,691 |
Balance at 30 June 2012 | 515,882 |
| 38,263 |
| 554,145 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions | - |
| 35,763 |
| 35,763 |
Depreciation expense | - |
| (14,775) |
| (14,775) |
Transfer to development asset | (530,453) |
| - |
| (530,453) |
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences | 14,571 |
| (322) |
| 14,249 |
Balance at 30 June 2013 | - |
| 58,929 |
| 58,929 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| |
| $ |
| $ |
| |
NOTE 12: OTHER ASSETS |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
Current |
|
|
|
| |
Prepayments¹ | 8,645,372 |
| 44,172 |
| |
Accrued interest | 45 |
| - |
| |
Other assets | 1,067,135 |
| 417,594 |
| |
| 9,712,552 |
| 461,766 |
| |
Non-Current |
|
|
|
| |
Borrowing costs² | - |
| 1,365,303 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
¹Transaction costs relating to the senior debt facilities (see Note 16) have been recognised as a prepayment as at 30 June 13 as the facilities remained undrawn. Once the facilities are drawn, transaction costs will be allocated against the liability. ²Borrowing costs related to establishing a credit facility for the purposes of ongoing development of the Hemerdon project. These have been allocated against the relevant finance facilities. |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
| |
NOTE 13: EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT EXENDITURE |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
Exploration expenditure |
|
|
|
| |
Brought forward | 10,888,468 |
| 6,827,448 | ||
Exploration expenditure capitalised during the year | 6,539,707 |
| 4,061,020 | ||
Transferred to Development | (17,428,175) |
| - | ||
At reporting date | - |
| 10,888,468 | ||
|
|
|
| ||
Mine development expenditure |
|
|
| ||
Brought forward | - |
| - | ||
Expenditure capitalised during the year | 13,937,113 |
| - | ||
Transferred from Exploration | 17,428,175 |
| - | ||
Transferred from Freehold Land | 530,453 |
| - | ||
At reporting date | 31,895,741 |
| - | ||
The ultimate recoupment of mine development expenditure is dependent on the successful commercial development of the project, including positive cashflows from production.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 14: TRADE PAYABLES |
|
|
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
|
|
|
|
| $ |
| $ |
Current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade payables¹ |
|
|
|
| 1,784,227 |
| 1,619,533 |
Other Liabilities² |
|
|
|
| 8,193,041 |
| - |
Accrued borrowing costs |
|
|
|
| 929,229 |
| 233,085 |
Sundry payables and accrued expenses |
|
|
|
| 2,211,113 |
| 294,061 |
|
|
|
|
| 13,117,610 |
| 2,146,679 |
¹ Trade and other payable are generally settled within 30 days. ² Liabilities related to purchase of property in accordance with the exercise of options over the sale of the properties.
|
|
|
|
|
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
|
|
| Employee benefits |
NOTE 15: PROVISIONS |
|
| $ |
|
|
|
|
Opening balance at 1 July 2012 |
|
| 108,365 |
Additional provisions |
|
| 59,231 |
Balance at 30 June 2013 |
|
| 167,596 |
|
|
|
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
Analysis of total provisions |
|
|
|
Current | 167,596 |
| 108,365 |
Non current | - |
| - |
| 167,596 |
| 108,365 |
NOTE 16: INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| 2013 |
| 2012 | |||||||
| $ |
| $ | |||||||
Current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Loan from Resource Capital Fund | 7,312,695 |
| 6,000,000 | |||||||
RCF Development Facility
During the period the Company repaid the previous A$6M development facility from Resource Capital Fund V LP.
Bridge Finance Facility
A 12 month secured Bridge Finance Facility of US$75M (A$82M) from RCF was signed, to provide funding for development activities and the commencement of construction at Hemerdon.
The Bridge Finance Facility has a maturity date of 12 months from the date of satisfaction of conditions precedent for the initial draw down. Bridge Finance Facility monies are payable in full on the maturity date. The Bridge Finance Facility is secured over the Company's Hemerdon project and the Company is prevented from drawing down any further debt until it is repaid in accordance with its terms.
The amount available for drawdown under the Bridge Finance Facility will initially be limited to US$40 million (£27M) until such time as Wolf has received material permits, licences and approvals necessary to commence construction and operation of the Hemerdon project. The US$35 million (A$38M) balance of the Bridge Finance Facility is available upon obtaining the required permits.
The initial US$40 million of the Bridge Finance Facility will be utilised by Wolf for the purchase of properties (required to be purchased under the terms of the Hemerdon project's planning permission), design engineering, procurement, owner's development costs and general working capital.
The first drawdown of US$10M (A$11M) was received on 10 June 2013. Total transaction costs were $4,433,728 and unamortised transaction costs of $3,802,074 were recorded against the loan payable liability.
Senior Secured Loan and Bond Facility
During the period Wolf signed documentation with UniCredit Bank AG, London Branch, ING Bank N.V. and Caterpillar Financial SARL for £75 million in senior debt facilities, incorporating a £70 million term loan facility and a £5 million Bond facility.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 16: INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES (continued)
The financing structure includes a portion of the senior debt facilities being supported by a guarantee provided by the German government's Untied Loan Guarantee Scheme (Ungebundener Finanzkredit ("UFK")) and a loan guarantee under similar terms by Wolf's tungsten offtakers, Wolfram Bergbau und Hütten AG and Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. Together, these guarantees will cover approximately 50% of the senior loan facility and are subject to the final approval of the German government and related documentation.
The senior debt term loan facility has a term of 7 years and repayments are to be made on a quarterly basis, commencing approximately six months after first production.
The following financing arrangements were in place at year end:
Name | Currency | Availability | Maturity | Interest | Limit | Drawn | Undrawn |
Bridge Finance Facility | USD | 9 May 2013 | 9 May 2014 | 6% | US$75 million | US$10 million | US$65 million |
Senior Debt Term Loan | GBP | 10 May 2013 | 7.5 years | LIBOR + 4.25% | £70 million | - | £70 million |
Bond Facility | GBP | 10 May 2013 | 7.5 years | 2.75% | £5 million | - | £5 million |
NOTE 17: ISSUED CAPITAL |
|
|
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
198,017,660 (2012: 91,653,358) fully paid ordinary shares | 45,698,632 |
| 17,271,469 |
| 2013 |
| 2012 | ||||
| No |
| $ |
| No |
| $ |
a. Ordinary shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At the beginning of reporting period | 91,653,358 | 17,271,469 |
| 83,944,377 |
| 15,356,099 | |
Shares issued during the year |
|
|
|
| |||
- 18 October 2011 | - |
| - |
| 633,803 |
| 180,000 |
- 12 January 2012 | - |
| - |
| 82,801 |
| 22,356 |
- 10 April 2012 | - |
| - |
| 359,876 |
| 111,562 |
- 7 June 2012 | - |
| - |
| 4,351,852 |
| 1,175,000 |
- 20 July 2012 | 14,682,491 | 3,974,589 |
| - |
| - | |
- 17 October 2012 | 630,137 | 151,233 |
| - |
| - | |
- 10 January 2013 | 560,122 | 151,233 |
| - |
| - | |
- 4 February 2013 | 75,378,519 | 20,352,200 |
| - |
| - | |
- 23 May 2013 | 7,945,589 | 2,145,309 |
| - |
| - | |
- Options exercised during the year | 7,167,444 | 1,684,349 |
| 2,280,649 |
| 426,452 | |
Share issue expenses | - | (31,750) |
| - |
| - | |
- At reporting date | 198,017,660 | 45,698,632 |
| 91,653,358 |
| 17,271,469 |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 17: ISSUED CAPITAL (continued)
Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the parent entity in proportion to the number of shares held. Ordinary shares have no par value.
At the shareholders' meetings each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands.
Capital Management
The Directors' primary objective is to maintain a capital structure that ensures the lowest cost of capital to the Company. The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
b. Options and Performance Rights
For information relating to the Wolf Minerals Limited employee option plan and performance rights plan, including details of options and performance rights issued, exercised and lapsed during the financial year and the options and performance rights outstanding at year end, refer to Note 22 Share-based Payments.
For information relating to share options and performance rights issued to key management personnel during the financial year, refer to Note 22 Share-based Payments.
NOTE 18: RESERVES
Share based payments reserve
The share based payments reserve records items recognised as expenses on valuation of share options and performance rights.
| 2013 |
| 2012 | ||||
| No |
| $ |
| No |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance 1 July | 28,203,140 |
| 1,873,744 |
| 27,856,747 |
| 1,541,207 |
Issued during the year to key management personnel | - |
| - |
| 1,523,612 |
| 236,407 |
Issued during the year to finance providers | 5,706,925 |
| 624,791 |
| 578,430 |
| 69,880 |
Issued during the year to consultants | - |
| - |
| 525,000 |
| 26,250 |
Exercised during the year | (7,167,444) |
| - |
| (2,280,649) |
| - |
Expired during the year | (18,757,266) |
| - |
| - |
| - |
Balance 30 June | 7,985,355 |
| 2,498,535 |
| 28,203,140 |
| 1,873,744 |
Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve records the effect of exchange differences on the translation of foreign currency financial statements of subsidiaries.
|
| 2013 | 2012 | |
|
| $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance 1 July |
| (1,001,032) |
| (1,439,831) |
Foreign currency differences during the year |
| 1,872,739 |
| 438,799 |
Balance 30 June |
| 871,707 |
| (1,001,032) |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 19: COMMITMENTS
(a) Exploration commitments
In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration tenements, the consolidated entity has the following exploration expenditure requirements up until expiry of leases. These obligations, which are subject to renegotiation upon expiry of the leases, are not provided for in the financial report and are payable:
| 2013 |
| 2011 |
| $ |
| $ |
Not longer than one year | 139,293 |
| 528,000 |
Longer than one year, but not longer than five years | 627,321 |
| 592,000 |
| 766,614 |
| 1,120,000 |
If the Group decides to relinquish certain leases and/or does not meet these obligations, assets recognised in the statement of financial position may require review to determine the appropriateness of carrying values. The sale, transfer or farm-out of exploration rights to third parties will reduce or extinguish these obligations.
(b) Lease expenditure commitments
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
Not longer than one year | 207,766 |
| 153,330 |
Longer than one year, but not longer than five years | 207,766 |
| 306,660 |
| 415,532 |
| 459,990 |
The Company has entered into the following leases on commercial terms for office accommodation:
Location | Term | Expiry |
22 Railway Road Subiaco | 4 years | 19 June 2015 |
Tamar Science Park, Plymouth | Monthly | 30 September 2015 |
(c) Other contractual commitments
EPC Contract
During the period the Company awarded a £75 million EPC contract for the Hemerdon tungsten and tin project to GR Engineering Services Limited.
The fixed price, fixed term Engineer Procure Construct ("EPC") Contract is for the design, construction and commissioning of a 3Mtpa tungsten and tin mineral processing plant plus associated infrastructure, forming the key component of the Hemerdon project.
NOTE 20: SEGMENT REPORTING
The consolidated entity has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance.
The financial information presented in the income statement and balance sheet is the same as that presented to the chief operating decision makers.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 21: CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
|
|
|
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
a. Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with profit after income tax |
|
|
|
Net loss | (4,711,260) |
| (5,425,552) |
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
Sale of royalty | 6,551,563 |
| - |
Non cash flows in profit |
|
|
|
Depreciation | 14,775 |
| 10,345 |
Net gain on sale of investments | - |
| (77,864) |
Equity compensation benefits | 470,658 |
| 646,455 |
Foreign exchange differences | - |
| 3,386 |
Finance costs | 562,227 |
| - |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of purchase and disposal of subsidiaries |
|
|
|
(Increase)/decrease in trade and term receivables | (697,635) |
| (576,138) |
(Increase)/decrease in prepayments | 8,630 |
| (952) |
Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals | 275,059 |
| 1,667,931 |
Increase/(decrease) in provisions | 59,229 |
| 44,143 |
Cash flow from operations | 2,533,246 |
| (3,708,246) |
NOTE 22: SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
The following share-based payment arrangements existed at 30 June 2013:
During the year, the following share based payments were made in accordance with the A$6,000,000 development loan facility agreement with Resource Capital Fund V L.P.:
On 19 July 2012, 747,968 options were issued by the Company in satisfaction of utilisation fees due for the quarter ended 30 June 2012, with exercise prices ranging from $0.33 to $0.39 with a weighted average exercise price of $0.34 and a life of 3 years.
On 16 October 2012, 756,187 options were issued by the Company in satisfaction of utilisation fees due for the quarter ended 30 September 2012, with exercise prices ranging from $0.33 to $0.39 with a weighted average exercise price of $0.34 and a life of 3 years.
On 9 January 2013, 756,187 options were issued by the Company in satisfaction of utilisation fees due for the quarter ended 31 December 2012, with exercise prices ranging from $0.33 to $0.39 with a weighted average exercise price of $0.34 and a life of 3 years.
On 30 January 2013, 246,583 options were issued by the Company in satisfaction of utilisation fees due owing to date of repayment of the facility, with exercise prices ranging from $0.33 to $0.39 with a weighted average exercise price of $0.34 and a life of 3 years.
During the year the Company issued 3,200,000 options in satisfaction of the acceptance fee in accordance with the Bridge Finance Facility agreement. The option have an exercise price of $0.26 with a life of 3 years.
Included under equity compensation benefits expense in the statement of comprehensive income is $470,658 (2012: $646,455), and relates, in full, to equity-settled share-based payment transactions.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 22: SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued)
All options granted to key management personnel are for ordinary shares in Wolf Minerals Limited, which confer a right of one ordinary share for every option held.
2013 | 2012 | |||
Number of options | Weighted average exercise price | Number of options | Weighted average exercise price | |
No | $ | No | $ | |
Issued to key management personnel | ||||
Outstanding at the beginning of the year | 5,738,826 | 0.51 | 6,588,826 | 0.53 |
Options Exercised | (85,000) | 0.24 | (1,700,000) | 0.18 |
Granted | - | - | 850,000 | 0.35 |
Options Expired | (3,953,826) | 0.69 | - | - |
Outstanding at year end | 1,700,000 | 0.35 | 5,738,826 | 0.51 |
Exercisable at year end | 1,700,000 | 0.35 | 5,738,826 | 0.51 |
|
|
|
|
2013 | 2012 | |||
Number of options | Weighted average exercise price | Number of options | Weighted average exercise price | |
No | $ | No | $ | |
Issued to consultants | ||||
Outstanding at the beginning of the year | 525,000 | 0.23 | - | - |
Granted/(Expired) | (525,000) | 0.23 | 525,000 | 0.23 |
Outstanding at year end | - | - | 525,000 | 0.23 |
Exercisable at year end | - | - | 525,000 | 0.23 |
Issued to finance providers | ||||
Outstanding at the beginning of the year | 578,430 | 0.34 | - | - |
Granted | 5,706,925 | 0.30 | 578,430 | 0.34 |
Outstanding at year end | 6,285,355 | 0.34 | 578,430 | 0.34 |
Exercisable at year end | 6,285,355 | 0.30 | 578,430 | 0.34 |
For the options granted to finance providers during the year, the valuation model inputs used to determine the fair value at the grant date are as follows:
Grant Date | Date of Expiry | Share Price at Grant Date | Exercise Price | Expected Volatility | Discount Factor | Risk-free Interest Rate | Fair Value at Grant Date |
19/07/13 | 19/07/15 | $0.30 | $0.33 | 75.00% | 20% | 3.59% | $0.14 |
19/07/13 | 19/07/15 | $0.30 | $0.39 | 75.00% | 20% | 3.66% | $0.13 |
16/10/13 | 16/10/15 | $0.24 | $0.33 | 75.00% | 20% | 3.25% | $0.10 |
16/10/13 | 16/10/15 | $0.24 | $0.39 | 75.00% | 20% | 3.25% | $0.09 |
09/01/13 | 19/01/16 | $0.30 | $0.33 | 75.00% | 20% | 3.66% | $0.14 |
09/01/13 | 19/01/16 | $0.30 | $0.39 | 75.00% | 20% | 3.66% | $0.13 |
30/01/13 | 30/01/16 | $0.28 | $0.33 | 75.00% | 20% | 3.25% | $0.13 |
30/01/13 | 30/01/16 | $0.28 | $0.39 | 75.00% | 20% | 3.25% | $0.12 |
22/05/13 | 22/05/16 | $0.28 | $0.26 | 75.00% | 20% | 2.75% | $0.15 |
When key management personnel cease employment the options are deemed to have lapsed. Since reporting date, no key management personnel has ceased their employment.
During the year, 85,000 options were exercised by key management personnel.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 22: SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued)
The options outstanding for key management personnel at 30 June 2013 had exercise prices ranging from $0.34 to $0.35 with a weighted average exercise price of $0.34 and a life of between 1 and 2 years.
As at 30 June 2013, the unissued ordinary shares of Wolf Minerals Limited under option are as follows:
Grant Date | Date of Expiry | Exercise Price | Number under Option |
26/11/09 | 26/11/14 | $0.34 | 850,000 |
07/10/11 | 20/11/13 | $0.35 | 850,000 |
10/04/12 | 01/04/15 | $0.33 | 478,012 |
10/04/12 | 01/04/15 | $0.39 | 100,418 |
19/07/13 | 19/07/15 | $0.33 | 524,086 |
19/07/13 | 19/07/15 | $0.39 | 223,882 |
16/10/12 | 16/10/15 | $0.33 | 529,845 |
16/10/12 | 16/10/15 | $0.39 | 226,342 |
09/01/13 | 19/01/16 | $0.33 | 529,845 |
09/01/13 | 19/01/16 | $0.39 | 226,342 |
30/01/13 | 30/01/16 | $0.33 | 172,776 |
30/01/13 | 30/01/16 | $0.39 | 73,807 |
22/05/13 | 22/05/16 | $0.26 | 3,200,000 |
7,985,355 |
There are also 673,612 performance rights outstanding, but not vested, for key management personnel at 30 June 2013. These rights have been valued at $0.28 by an independent third party. A 90% probability has been applied. The rights have no exercise price and confer a right of one ordinary share for every right held.
NOTE 23: RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
i. Interests in controlled entities are disclosed in Note 10. The loan amount receivable from Wolf Minerals (UK) Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 was $38,667,502. Refer to Note 25 for further details of parent entity disclosures.
ii. Key management personnel equity holdings are disclosed in Note 5.
iii. No amounts in addition to those disclosed in Note 5 to the financial statements were paid or payable to Directors of the Company at the end of the year.
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.
NOTE 24: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
a. Financial Risk Management Policies
The group's financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, local money market instruments, short-term investments, accounts receivable and payable and loans to and from subsidiaries.
i. Treasury Risk Management
The board meets on a regular basis to analyse financial risk exposure and to evaluate treasury management strategies in the context of the most recent economic conditions and forecasts.
The board's overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the consolidated group in meeting its financial targets, whilst minimising potential adverse effects on financial performance.
Risk management policies are approved and reviewed by the board on a regular basis. These include the use of credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 24: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
ii. Financial Risk Exposures and Management
The main risks the group is exposed to through its financial instruments are foreign currency risk, liquidity risk, credit risk and price risk.
Foreign currency risk
The group is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies arising from the sale and purchase of goods and services in currencies other than the group's measurement currency. The currencies in which these transactions primarily are denominated are AUD, GBP and USD.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The group's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the group's reputation. Typically the group ensures that it has sufficient cash on demand to meet expected operational expenses for a period of 90 days; this excludes the potential impact of extreme circumstances that cannot reasonably be predicted, such as natural disasters.
Financing arrangements
Borrowing facilities in place at the reporting date refer to note 16.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from the group's receivables from customers and investment securities. The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at reporting date to recognised financial assets, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes to the financial statements.
The consolidated group does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single receivable or group of receivables under financial instruments entered into by the consolidated group.
Price risk
The group is not exposed to commodity price risk.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 24: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
The group holds the following financial instruments:
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
Financial assets: |
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents | 18,668,143 |
| 2,073,419 |
Trade and other receivables | 454,243 |
| 338,653 |
Other current assets | 1,067,135 |
| 417,594 |
Total financial assets | 20,189,521 |
| 2,829,666 |
|
|
|
|
Trade and other receivables are expected to be received as follows: |
|
|
|
Less than 1 month | 454,243 |
| 338,653 |
Less than 6 months | - |
| - |
|
|
|
|
Financial liabilities: |
|
|
|
Trade and sundry payables | 13,117,610 |
| 2,146,679 |
Interest bearing liabilities | 7,312,695 |
| 6,000,000 |
Total financial liabilities | 20,430,305 |
| 8,146,679 |
|
|
|
|
Trade and sundry payables are expected to be paid as follows: |
|
|
|
Less than 1 month | 13,117,610 |
| 2,146,679 |
Less than 6 months | - |
| - |
|
|
|
|
Interest bearing liabilities are expected to be paid as follows: |
|
|
|
Less than 1 month | - |
| - |
Less than 12 months | 7,312,695 |
| 6,000,000 |
iii. Net fair values
No financial assets and financial liabilities are readily traded on organised markets in standardised form other than listed investments, forward exchange contracts and interest rate swaps.
Fair values are materially in line with carrying values.
iv. Sensitivity analysis
Interest Rate Risk and Foreign Currency Risk
The group has performed sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to interest rate risk and foreign currency risk at reporting date. This sensitivity analysis demonstrates the effect on the current year results and equity which could result from a change in these risks.
Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis
At 30 June 2013, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the interest rate, with all other variables remaining constant would be as follows:
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
Change in profit |
|
|
|
Increase in interest rate by 1% (100 basis points) | 72,772 |
| (39,265) |
Decrease in interest rate by 1% (100 basis points) | (72,772) |
| 39,265 |
|
|
|
|
Change in equity |
|
|
|
Increase in interest rate by 1% (100 basis points) | 72,772 |
| (39,265) |
Decrease in interest rate by 1% (100 basis points) | (72,772) |
| 39,265 |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 24: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
Foreign Currency Risk Sensitivity Analysis
At 30 June 2013, the Groups foreign exchange risk is to the British Pound (GBP) and United States Dollar (USD). The effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the value of the Australian Dollar with all other variables remaining constant is as follows:
| 2013 |
| 2012 |
| $ |
| $ |
Change in profit |
|
|
|
Improvement in AUD by 10% | (773,226) |
| 262,261 |
Decline in AUD by 10% | 945,054 |
| (320,541) |
|
|
| |
Change in equity |
|
|
|
Improvement in AUD by 10% | (773,226) |
| 262,261 |
Decline in AUD by 10% | 945,054 |
| (320,541) |
The above interest rate and foreign exchange rate risk sensitivity analysis has been performed on the assumption that all other variables remain unchanged.
Interest Rate Risk Exposure Analysis
| Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate | Floating Interest Rate | Non Interest Bearing | |||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |
FINANCIAL ASSETS | % | % | ||||
Cash at bank and on hand | 1.3 | 3.5 | 18,668,143 | 2,073,419 | - | - |
Receivables | - | - | - | - | 454,243 | 338,653 |
Other current assets | - | - | - | - | 1,067,135 | 417,594 |
Total financial assets | 18,668,413 | 2,073,419 | 1,521,378 | 756,247 | ||
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | ||||||
Payables | - | - | - | - | 13,117,610 | 2,146,679 |
Interest bearing liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total financial liabilities | - | - | 13,117,610 | 2,146,679 |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 25: PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES | ||||
Financial position | 2013 | 2012 | ||
Assets | $ | $ | ||
Current assets | 2,648,545 | 1,245,639 | ||
Non-current assets | 38,256,628 | 13,689,639 | ||
Total assets | 40,905,173 | 14,935,278 | ||
Liabilities | ||||
Current liabilities | 815,837 | 7,508,567 | ||
Non-current liabilities | - | - | ||
Total liabilities | 815,837 | 7,508,567 | ||
Net assets | 40,089,336 | 7,426,711 | ||
Equity | ||||
Issued capital | 45,698,632 | 17,271,469 | ||
Equity settled benefits | 2,316,981 | 952,145 | ||
Accumulated losses | (7,926,277) | (10,796,903) | ||
Total equity | 40,089,336 | 7,426,711 |
Financial performance | 2013 | 2012 | ||
$ | $ | |||
Loss for the year | - | (6,343,465) | ||
Other comprehensive loss | - | - | ||
Total comprehensive loss | - | (6,343,465) |
The parent company has no contingent liabilities or guarantees outstanding at 30 June 2013.
NOTE 26: DIVIDENDS
The Board of Directors have recommended that no dividend be paid. No dividends were paid during the year.
NOTE 27: CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As at balance date the Company had uncontracted properties that are required to be purchased as part of the mine development. The estimated cost to purchase the ten uncontracted properties is $4.32 million.
NOTE 28: EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
On 2 July 2013 the Company awarded an £85 million Mining Services Contract for the Hemerdon tungsten and tin project to CA Blackwell (Contracts) Limited.
The Contract is made up of two parts
· Phase 1, Mining pre-strip and Mine development,
· Phase 2, Mine production.
The Contract term for phase one is 11 months from the commencement date, followed by phase 2 which has a five year term from completion of phase 1 work.
Since balance date the Company has finalised the purchase of nine properties that were contracted at 30 June 2013 for a total cost of $4,883,479. The contracted properties were shown as a liability in the 30 June 2013 accounts (note 14). Three contracted properties remain to be finalised.
Since balance date the Company has completed the purchase of one property that was not contracted at 30 June 2013 for a total $1,283,330. This was disclosed in the 30 June 2013 accounts as part of the contingent liability (note 27).
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
NOTE 28: EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE (continued)
On 20 September 2013 the Company appointed Ronnie Beevor as Non Executive Director of Wolf Minerals Limited.
NOTE 29: COMPANY DETAILS
The registered office and principal place of business address is:
Level 3
22 Railway Road
SUBIACO WA 6008
additional information for listed public companies
The following additional information is required by the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd in respect of listed public companies only.
Shareholding
| 1. | Distribution | ||
a. | Distribution of Shareholders | of holders | ||
Category (size of holding) | ||||
1 - 1,000 | 57 | |||
1,001 - 5,000 | 185 | |||
5,001 - 10,000 | 157 | |||
10,001 - 100,000 | 348 | |||
100,001 - and over | 77 | |||
824 | ||||
a. There are no shareholdings held in less than marketable parcels.
b. The names of the substantial shareholders listed in the holding company's register as at 6 September 2013 are: |
Number |
Shareholder | Ordinary |
Resource Capital Fund V LP | 72,056,054 |
TTI (NZ) Limited | 39,410,000 |
Computershare Clearing | 21,509,166 |
Traxys Projects LP | 18,469,739 |
Note: Computershare Clearing is the nominee account for the depositary interests that are traded on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.
c. Voting Rights
The voting rights attached to each class of equity security are as follows:
Ordinary shares
- Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each member present at a meeting or by proxy has one vote on a show of hands.
d. 20 Largest Shareholders - Ordinary Shares | |||
Name | Number of Ordinary Fully Paid Shares Held | Number of Ordinary Fully Paid Shares Held | |
1. Resource Cap Fund V LP | 72,056,054 | 36.39% | |
2. TTI (NZ) Limited | 39,410,000 | 19.90% | |
3. Computershare Clearing | 21,509,166 | 10.86% | |
4. Traxys Projects LP | 18,469,739 | 9.33% | |
5. Kevin Barry Building Services | 4,437,100 | 2.24% | |
6. Citicorp Nom PL | 2,767,250 | 1.40% | |
7. ABN Amro Clearing | 2,276,469 | 1.15% | |
8. RMB Capital | 2,041,260 | 1.03% | |
9. Humphrey Hale | 1,853,000 | 0.94% | |
10. JP Morgan Nom Aust Ltd | 1,317,654 | 0.67% | |
11. Russell Ralph & Hynes A M | 1,287,731 | 0.65% | |
12. Kevin Barry Building Services | 1,132,000 | 0.57% | |
13. Spar Nom PL | 1,105,000 | 0.56% | |
14. Novacarta PL | 747,900 | 0.38% | |
15. Humboldt Cap Corp | 740,000 | 0.37% | |
16. Sharon Lewis | 645,000 | 0.33% | |
17. Bluebase PL | 540,000 | 0.27% | |
18. Neil Tanudisastro | 510,000 | 0.26% | |
19. Chislett Super PL | 500,000 | 0.25% | |
20. Fleurbow PL | 487,602 | 0.25% | |
173,832,925 | 87.80% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LISTED PUBLIC COMPANIES
1. The name of the company secretary is Richard Lucas.
2. The address of the principal registered office in Australia is:
Level 3
22 Railway Road
SUBIACO WA 6008
Telephone 61 (08) 6364 3776
3. Registers of securities are held at the following address in Western Australia is:
Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd
770 Canning Hwy
Applecross WA 6153
4. Stock Exchange Listing
Quotation has been granted for all the ordinary shares of the company on all Member Exchanges of the Australian Securities Exchange Limited.
5. Unquoted Securities
Ordinary Shares
Nil
Options over Unissued Shares
A total of 7,985,355 unquoted options are on issue. Of these 850,000 are on issue to a director, 850,000 are on issue to an employee and 6,285,355 are issued to a finance provider.
Corporate Governance
Wolf Minerals Limited and its controlled entities ("the Consolidated Entity") are committed to high standards of corporate governance. Policies and procedures which follow the "Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice Recommendations" issued by the Australian Security Exchange ("ASX") Corporate Governance Council, to the extent they are applicable to the Consolidated Entity, have been adopted.
Principle 1 : Lay solid foundations for management and oversight | Comply | |
1.1 | Companies should establish the functions reserved to the Board and those delegated to senior executives and disclose those functions. The role of the Board is formally set out in the Board Charter. This charter summarizes the role and responsibility of the Board of the Company. The disclosure of the role and responsibility of the Board is designed to assist those affected by corporate decisions to better understand the respective accountabilities and contributions of the Board and management of the Company.
The roles and responsibilities of the Board will evolve as the Company moves forward. As such, a regular review of the balance of responsibilities will ensure that the division of the functions remains appropriate to the needs of the Company.
The key responsibilities of the board include:
· Appointing, evaluating, rewarding and if necessary, the removal of the Managing Director and senior management; · Development of corporate objectives and strategy with management and approving plans, new investments, major capital and operating expenditures and major funding activities proposed by management; · Monitoring actual performance against defined performance expectations and reviewing operating information to understand at all times the state of the health of the Company; · Overseeing the management of business risks, safety and occupational health, environmental issues and community development; · Satisfying itself that the financial statements fairly and accurately set out the financial position and financial performance of the Company for the period under review; · Satisfying itself that there are appropriate reporting systems and controls in place to assure the board that proper operational, financial, compliance, risk management and internal control process are in place and functioning appropriately. Further, approving and monitoring financial and other reporting; · Assuring itself that appropriate audit arrangements are in place, when considered appropriate by the board; · Ensuring that the Company acts legally and responsibly on all matters and assuring itself that the Company has adopted, and that it's practice is consistent with, a number of guidelines, being: o Directors and Executive Officers Code of Conduct; o Dealings in Company Securities; and o Reporting and Dealing with Unethical Practices · Reporting to and advising shareholders.
| Yes |
1.2 | Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of senior executives. The process and outcomes of the evaluation is disclosed in the Remuneration Report contained in the Directors' report. The Remuneration Committee Charter also discloses additional information in respect to evaluation the performance of senior executives. | Yes |
Corporate Governance
Principle 2 : Structure the Board to add value | Comply | |
2.1 | A majority of the Board should be independent directors. The Consolidated Entity has complied with this recommendation. The following Directors are not considered to be independent: · Humphrey Hale - Executive Managing Director · Chris Corbett - Non Executive Director · Michael Wolley - Non Executive Director The independent directors are: · John Hopkins - Non Executive Chairman · Don Newport - Non Executive Director · Jim Williams - Non Executive Director · Ronnie Beevor - Non Executive Director The skills, experience and expertise relevant to the position of Director held by each Director in office at the date of the annual report are detailed in the Directors' Report.
The Board collectively and each Director has the right to seek independent professional advice at the Consolidated Entity's expense, up to specified limits, to assist them to carry out their responsibilities.
Directors are appointed based on the specific governance skills required by the Consolidated Entity. Given the size of the Consolidated Entity and the business it operates, the Board aims to achieve a relevant blend of direct experience appropriate to the Consolidated Entity's target market, personal experience in accounting and financial management and Director-level business experience.
| Yes |
2.2 | The chair should be an independent director. The Consolidated Entity complies with this recommendation. Mr. John Hopkins, an independent director, is the Chair.
| Yes |
2.3 | The roles of chair and chief executive officer should not be exercised by the same individual. The Consolidated Entity complies with this recommendation. Mr. Humphrey Hale is the Managing Director.
| Yes |
2.4 | The Board should establish a nomination committee. The Consolidated Entity does not have a nomination committee. The Board believes that due to the Group's relatively small size, a nomination committee is not necessary as the board can undertake all functions normally delegated to a nomination committee. The Corporate Governance Board Charter contains procedures for the appointment and resignation of Directors.
| No |
2.5 | Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors. The Corporate Governance Board Charter contains the details of the procedures for the performance reviews and evaluation.
It is the policy of the Board to conduct a regular evaluation of its own performance, the committees' performances and the Directors' performances against appropriate measures.
| Yes |
Principle 3 : Promote ethical and responsible decision-making |
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3.1 | Companies should establish a code of conduct and disclose the code or a summary of the code. A formal Directors and Executive Officers' code of conduct forms part of the Corporate Governance Charter. The code of conduct addresses the maintenance of the confidence in the Consolidated Entity's integrity, legal obligations and expectations of shareholders, responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and investigating reports of unethical behaviour.
| Yes |
Corporate Governance
Principle 3 : Promote ethical and responsible decision-making (continued) |
Comply |
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3.2 | Companies should establish a policy concerning diversity and disclose the policy or a summary of that policy. The policy should include requirements for the Board to establish measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and for the Board to assess annually both the objectives and progress in achieving them. The Consolidated Entity recognises and respects the value of diversity at all levels of the organisation. The Consolidated Entity is committed to setting measurable objectives for attracting and engaging women at the Board level, in senior management and across the whole organisation.
| Yes |
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3.3 | Companies should disclose in each annual report the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the Board in accordance with the diversity policy and progress towards achieving them. The Consolidated Entity's objective is to promote a culture which embraces diversity through ongoing education, succession planning, director and employee selection and recognising skills are not gender specific.
| Yes |
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3.4 | Companies should disclose in each annual report the proportion of women employees in the whole organisation, women in senior executive positions and women on the Board. As at the date of this report, the Consolidated Entity has the following proportion of women appointed: · To the Board - 0% · To senior executive - 0% · To the organisation as a whole - 14%
| Yes |
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Principle 4 : Safeguard integrity in financial reporting |
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4.1 | The Board should establish an audit committee. The Consolidated Entity has established an Audit Committee.
| Yes | |
4.2 | The audit committee should be structured so that it: · Consists only of non-executive directors · Consists of a majority of independent directors · Is chaired by an independent chair, who is not chair of the Board · Has at least three members The Consolidated Entity has complied with this recommendation. The following Directors are considered to be independent: · Ronnie Beevor - Non Executive Director (Chair) (appointed 20 September 2013) · Don Newport - Non Executive Director · John Hopkins - Non Executive Director
| Yes | |
4.3 | The audit committee should have a formal charter. The Consolidated Entity has a formal charter for the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the integrity of the Consolidated Entity's financial reporting and overseeing the independence of the external auditors. The Audit Committee reviews the audited annual and half-year financial statements and any reports which accompany published financial statements and recommends their approval to the members.
The Audit Committee is also responsible for establishing policies on risk oversight and management.
| Yes | |
Principal 5 : Make timely and balanced disclosure |
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5.1 | Companies should establish written policies designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability at a senior executive level for that compliance and disclose those policies or a summary of those policies. The Board has adopted a Disclosure Policy, which sets out the key obligation of the Managing Director and Company Secretary to ensure that the Consolidated Entity complies with its disclosure obligations under the ASX Listing Rules and The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). | Yes |
Corporate Governance
Principal 6 : Respect the rights of shareholders | Comply | |
6.1 | Companies should design a communications policy for promoting effective communication with shareholders and encouraging their participation at general meetings and disclose their policy or a summary of that policy. The Board has adopted a Communication Strategy. The directors of the Company recognise the importance of forthright communication. The Consolidated Entity posts all the report, ASX announcements, media release, business presentation and Group information on the Group's website. | Yes |
Principal 7 : Recognize and manage risk |
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7.1 | Companies should establish policies for the oversight and management of material business risks and disclose a summary of those policies. The Board has adopted a Risk Management and internal Control Policy. Procedures have been established at the board and executive management levels which are designed to safeguard the assets and interests of the Consolidated Entity, and to ensure the integrity of reporting.
| Yes |
7.2 | The Board should require management to design and implement the risk management and internal control system to manage the company's material business risks and report to it on whether those risks are being managed effectively. The Board should disclose that management has reported to it as to the effectiveness of the company's management of its material business risks. The Board is responsible for identifying the risks facing the Company, assessing the risks and ensuring that there are controls for these risks, which are to be designed to ensure that any identified risk is reduced to an acceptable level. Management is required to report on material business risks at each Board of Director's meeting.
| Yes |
7.3 | The board should disclose whether it has received assurance from the chief executive officer (or equivalent) and the chief financial officer (or equivalent) that the declaration provided in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial reporting risks. The Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer have provided the written statements required by 7.3.
| Yes |
Principal 8 : Remunerate fairly and responsibly |
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8.1 | The Board should establish a remuneration committee. The Consolidated Entity has established a Remuneration Committee. The Remuneration Committee has a formal charter.
| Yes |
8.2 | The remuneration committee should be structured so that it: · Consists of a majority of independent directors · Is chaired by an independent chair · Has at least three members The Consolidated Entity has not complied with this recommendation. The following Directors are not considered to be independent: · Chris Corbett - Non Executive Director · Michael Wolley - Non Executive Director The independent directors are: · Ronnie Beevor - Non Executive Director (Chair) (appointed 20 September 2013) · Don Newport - Non Executive Director · Jim Williams - Non Executive Director The Committee considers that the interests of the Group are best served by appointing directors with the relevant skills and expertise to enhance the Group's performance. The Committee believes each director bring an independent, objective judgment to the deliberations of the Committee.
| Yes |
8.3 | Companies should clearly distinguish the structure of non-executive directors' remuneration from that of executive directors and senior executives. The Remuneration Report, contained in the Directors' Report sets out the remuneration of non-executive directors, the executive director and senior executives. | Yes |
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