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ANNUAL REPORT

Contents 

Chairperson’s Letter 

Review of Operations 

Environmental, Social And Governance  

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Consolidated Statement of Changes In Equity 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  

Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report  

Shareholder’s Information

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Corporate Information

DIRECTORS
Richard Seville

Non-Executive Chairperson

Mark Savich

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Brad Sampson

Non-Executive Director

Alec Pismiris 

Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary

REGISTERED OFFICE AND PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
2C Loch Street

Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009

Telephone: +61 8 9389 5363

ABN: 15 122 162 396

AUDITOR 
RSM Australia Partners

Level 32 Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade

Perth, Western Australia 6000

Telephone: +61 8 9261 9100

SHARE REGISTER
Automic Registry Services

Level 5, 191 St Georges Terrace

Perth, Western Australia, 6000

Investor enquiries: 1300 288 664

WEBSITE
www.agrimin.com.au

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING 
Agrimin Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: AMN)

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Chairperson’s Letter

Dear Shareholders,

The past financial year saw several important milestones achieved for our Mackay 
Potash  Project.  The  Project  remains  on  track  to  become  the  world’s  largest  and 
lowest  cost  seaborne  supplier  of  SOP  fertiliser  at  a  time  that  the  world  urgently 
needs new supply.

The  conflict  in  Ukraine  has  resulted  in  significant  changes  to  fertiliser  markets.  Global 
supply of potash in particular has been severely impacted due to sanctions placed on Russia 
and Belarus which are the world’s largest potash exporters, accounting for almost 40% of global production. This has led 
to SOP prices increasing from approximately US$400 per tonne to more than US$1,000 per tonne during the past year. 
This compares very favourably to the assumption of US$500 per tonne used in our Definitive Feasibility Study.

During the financial year we continued to methodically de-risk our Project prior to embarking on the construction and 
commissioning phase. The importance of a disciplined approach has been highlighted following recent commissioning 
challenges faced within the SOP industry, as well as more general disruptions to supply chains, labour shortages and 
cost inflation.

The Mackay Potash Project received significant market validation through the execution of binding offtake agreements 
for 70% of our planned SOP production capacity. Our offtake partners comprise industry leading counterparties who 
hold dominant market positions throughout China, the USA, Latin America and Africa. These large tonnage, long-term 
offtakes  demonstrate  the  considerable  interest  in  Agrimin’s  low  carbon,  organic  SOP  product.  We  look  forward  to 
working with Sinochem Fertilizer Macao, Nitron Group and Gavilon Fertilizer to successfully market and sell our future 
SOP.

We  continue  to  receive  strong  support  from  both  the  Australian  Federal  Government  and  the  Western  Australian 
State Government. During the past financial year, the Mackay Potash Project was awarded Lead Agency Status which 
underlines  the  strategic  importance  of  our  Project  and  reinforces  the  State  Government’s  conviction  in  supporting 
a  new  SOP  industry.  In  addition,  we  welcomed  a  grant  of  $2  million  under  the  Federal  Government’s  Supply  Chain 
Resilience Initiative.

Earlier this year the Australian Government announced in the 2022-23 Federal Budget that it will allocate $400 million 
of funding to completely seal the Tanami Road in Western Australia. In addition, the Western Australian Government 
announced in the 2022-23 State Budget that it will contribute its 20% share, being $100 million, towards sealing the 
Tanami  Road.  This  proposed  funding  is  directly  applicable  to  the  section  of  the  existing  unsealed  Tanami  Road  that 
Agrimin plans to utilise during trucking operations.

Our  Environmental  Review  Document  for  the  Mackay  Potash  Project  was  released  by  the  Western  Australian 
Environmental Protection Authority for public comment in May 2022 and we are now currently preparing responses 
to those comments. The Environmental Impact Assessment remains on the critical path to the Project’s development 
and based on statutory guidelines the indicative timeline for approval is early 2023. We are exceptionally proud of the 
high quality, industry leading environmental work that has been completed by our team and we remain absolute in our 
commitment to managing the Mackay Potash Project in a socially acceptable and environmentally responsible manner.
The Kiwirrkurra People, as well as the Ngururrpa People and Tjurabalan People, continue to provide incredible support 
to  Agrimin  to  allow  us  to  meet  our  vision,  to  establish  the  Mackay  Potash  Project  as  the  world’s  leading  seaborne 
supplier  of  SOP,  developed  with  sustainability  principles  at  its  core  and  to  empower  local  Indigenous  communities 
throughout the Project’s long life. On behalf of Agrimin and its shareholders I wish to again thank the traditional owners 
of the lands on which we operate.

I would also like to thank our shareholders. It takes time to develop a world class project in a new sector and your on-
going support and patience is appreciated. I would also like to thank our team at Agrimin, led by our CEO Mark Savich, 
who continue to work diligently as we advance the development of our Mackay Potash Project. 

Richard Seville 
Chairperson

September 2022

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   Review of 
Operations 

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Mackay Potash Project (100% Interest) 

Agrimin’s vision is to establish the Mackay Potash Project (“the Project”) as the world’s leading seaborne supplier of 
Sulphate of Potash (“SOP”) fertiliser, to develop the Project with sustainability principles at its core and to empower 
local Indigenous communities throughout the Project’s long life.

The Mackay Potash Project is situated on Lake Mackay in Western Australia, the largest undeveloped potash-bearing 
salt lake in the world. Lake Mackay hosts significant volumes of brine (hypersaline groundwater) containing dissolved 
potassium and sulphur which can produce high-grade, water-soluble SOP fertiliser.  

SOP  has  a  low  salt  index  and  is  virtually  chloride-free,  making  it  ideal  for  use  on  high  value  crops  such  as  fruits, 
vegetables, grape vines and tree nuts. Additionally, Agrimin’s SOP is certified as an allowable input for use in organic 
production systems.

The Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”) for the Mackay Potash Project was completed in July 2020 and demonstrated 
the Project’s globally significant scale and that once in operation it could be the world’s lowest cost source of seaborne 
SOP. The Project also offers excellent potential to expand over time to meet the expected growth in demand for SOP.

The Project is located 940 kilometres by road south of the Wyndham Port in Western Australia (Figure 1). It comprises 
nine granted Exploration Licences covering over 3,000 square kilometres in Western Australia and four Exploration 
Licence applications covering over 1,200 square kilometres in the Northern Territory. 

The  closest  community  to  the  Project  is  Kiwirrkurra  which  is  located  approximately  60  kilometres  south-west.  A 
Native Title Agreement with the Kiwirrkurra People was signed in November 2017.

Agrimin’s  commitment  to  the  highest  standards  of  Environmental,  Social  and  Governance  (“ESG”)  is  embodied 
throughout the Project’s design and delivery to date, including:

Figure 1: Map of Agrimin’s Projects

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Pro-active engagement with Indigenous people and Traditional Owners, as well as support for important land
management and community programs;
Significant commitment to training and employment opportunities for Indigenous people, particularly in relation
to the road haulage operation;

• High renewable energy penetration to deliver very low scope 1 and 2 emissions and one of the lowest carbon

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footprints associated with any macro-nutrient fertiliser product; and
Creation  of  critical  new  seaborne  SOP  supply  to  help  developing  countries  achieve  their  food  security  goals,
especially with respect to increasing demand for high value crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and grape
vines.

Definitive Feasibility Study

The Company completed the DFS for the Project and released the results to the ASX on 21 July 2020. The DFS was 
completed by an integrated owners team supported by best-in-class consultants and contractors providing expertise 
across the various study disciplines. The DFS was prepared to an AACE Class 3 standard and has a -15% to +20% level 
of accuracy.

The DFS development plan is based on the sustainable extraction of brine from Lake Mackay using a network of 
shallow trenches. Brine will be transferred along trenches into a series of solar evaporation ponds located on the 
salt lake’s surface. Raw potash salts will crystallise on the floors of the ponds and will be collected by wet harvesters. 
Harvested salts will be pumped as a slurry to the processing plant located off the edge of the salt lake. 

The processing plant will produce high quality finished SOP fertiliser ready for direct use by customers. The SOP will 
be hauled by a fleet of dedicated road trains to a purpose-built storage facility at Wyndham Port. At the port, SOP will 
be loaded via an integrated barge loading facility for shipment to customers.

The DFS returned the following key outcomes for the first stage of production, based on a flat SOP price of US$500 
per tonne FOB (Wyndham Port):

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Post-tax NPV8, real of US$655 million and post-tax IRR of 21%;
Production rate of 450,000 tonnes per annum;
Initial 40 year mine life;
Total cash cost of US$159 per tonne FOB (Wyndham Port);
Capital cost of US$415 million, including contingency; and
Annual EBITDA forecast of US$145 million and EBITDA margin of 66%.

The  Company  has  completed  extensive  pilot  testing  since  2017  and  has  produced  SOP  samples  with  high-grade 
product specifications of >53% K2O.

During the DFS, a long-term pilot evaporation trial was operated on Lake Mackay from October 2018 to June 2020 
which involved a 3,000 square metre pond system run as a constant flow operation with brines being transferred 
through the ponds under a daily transfer regime. This industry-leading trial captured more than a full annual cycle of 
operating data and successfully validated the DFS pond model and process assumptions. This pilot trial was a major 
de-risking milestone for the Project.

The pilot trial included the production and harvesting of more than 50 tonnes of raw potash salt at grades of up 
to 12% K2O. The potash salts have undergone pilot processing tests to produce larger quantities of SOP samples 
within the Company’s targeted product specifications and have been supplied to potential offtake parties and project 
partners.

The Project’s development, as contemplated in the DFS, also encompasses a strategic mine-to-ship logistics chain 
ensuring it remains scalable and successful over its multi-decade life. This includes the development of key road and 
port infrastructure, along with a joint venture alliance with a proven bulk logistics operator to provide critical product 
haulage capability.

The full-scale Project construction is planned to commence upon the completion of permitting and project funding. 
Based  on  the  DFS  delivery  schedule,  a  program  of  early  works  is  scheduled  to  occur  in  the  six  months  prior  to 
construction and will focus on site preparation and the procurement of time-critical equipment for construction of 
the brine extraction trenches and solar evaporation ponds. First SOP production is expected approximately two and 
half years after the commencement of construction. The Project’s strong economic returns as delivered in the DFS, 
together with low carbon, organic SOP product qualities, are expected to underpin the next areas of focus which 
currently include:

Front End Engineering and Design (“FEED”), execution planning and contracting;
Project funding and strategic partnerships; and

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• Mining tenure and environmental approvals.

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Review of Operations 

Front End Engineering Design

Following  completion  of  the  DFS,  the  Company  advanced  project  funding  discussions  which  resulted  in  the 
appointment of Advisian, a subsidiary of Worley Limited, to complete the Independent Technical Review (“ITR”) which 
included a detailed assessment of all facets of the Project as contemplated in the DFS. The review, while critical for 
external financiers, was also designed to inform the Company’s ongoing FEED works and other de-risking activities.

The ITR was completed in May 2021 and concluded that, based upon the data described in the report, the identified 
project risks are not expected to impact the technical and financial viability of the Mackay Potash Project, particularly 
when considering the FEED work programs and mitigations that are planned to occur prior to the Company making 
a Final Investment Decision.

The Company has now awarded key detailed design and FEED work packages to preferred tenderers. In November 
2020,  Royal  IHC  was  awarded  the  FEED  contract  for  automated  wet  harvesting  equipment  for  the  Project.  Wet 
harvesting  is  currently  used  at  the  world’s  largest  SOP  operations  and  IHC  is  a  world  leader  in  the  design  and 
manufacture  of  dredging  systems  for  wet  harvesting  solutions.  The  application  of  wet  harvesting  can  provide 
significant operating benefits.

In  February  2021,  Coffey  Services  Australia  Pty  Ltd  was  appointed  to  lead  the  geotechnical  investigations  and 
FEED  activities  required  to  finalise  the  haul  road  alignment,  construction  methodology  and  detailed  design.  The 
commencement of FEED activities relating to the haul road followed a range of heritage and environmental surveys 
which were undertaken over several years.

In May 2021 Primero Group Limited, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings Limited, was awarded the FEED contract for the 
process plant and associated non-process infrastructure for the Project. Primero was initially appointed in July 2019 
on an Early Contractor Involvement basis to complete the DFS engineering design for the process plant, and given the 
successful completion of the DFS and ITR, the Company appointed Primero to commence the FEED phase.

In November 2021, the Company completed long-term wind monitoring at the proposed processing plant site which 
provided  excellent  results  with  an  average  wind  speed  of  27  kilometres  per  hour  and  low  seasonal  variability.  In 
addition, the data indicated higher wind velocities at night, complementing the solar energy that is available during 
daylight.

During the current FEED phase, the Company has been working with its proposed power contractor to refine the 
Project’s  site  power  station  design.  This  has  resulted  in  a  hybrid  diesel,  solar,  wind  and  battery  solution  with  a 
modelled renewable energy penetration of 84%. This power station will support the processing plant, non-process 
infrastructure, offices and accommodation camp, as well as salt harvesting and pumping operations within the solar 
evaporation ponds.

Product Marketing and Project Funding

In May 2021, Agrimin signed a Binding Offtake Agreement with Sinochem Fertilizer Macao Limited for the supply of 
150,000 tonnes per annum of SOP produced from the Mackay Potash Project for sale and distribution in China. This 
is the largest offtake volume for any Australian SOP project and has a 10-year term with pricing negotiated quarterly 
based on a Chinese SOP price index quoted by an international marketing group. Sinochem Fertilizer Macao Limited 
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinofert Holdings Limited, one of China’s largest crop nutrition companies and plays 
a pivotal role with global potash suppliers to ensure the country’s potash supply.  

In  January  2022,  Agrimin  signed  a  Binding  Offtake  Agreement  with  Nitron  Group,  LLC  for  the  supply  of  115,000 
tonnes  per  annum  of  SOP  produced  from  the  Mackay  Potash  Project  for  sale  and  distribution  in  Latin  America, 
Mexico, the Caribbean and Africa. The agreement has a 7-year term with pricing based on market prices less typical 
netback costs. Nitron is a global trader of fertilisers with well-established distribution networks in various markets, 
including leading market positions in Latin America and Africa.

In April 2022, Agrimin signed a Binding Offtake Agreement with Gavilon Fertilizer, LLC for the supply of 50,000 tonnes 
per annum of SOP produced from the Mackay Potash Project for sale and distribution in the USA. The agreement has 
a 7-year term with pricing based on market prices less typical netback costs. Gavilon is a leading wholesaler of NPK 
bulk blending grade fertilisers and has one of the largest distribution systems throughout major agricultural growing 
areas across the USA, including on railroads, rivers and ports.

Agrimin has committed 70% of its planned SOP production capacity under long-term binding offtakes to support the 
Company’s ongoing project funding initiatives.The Company continues to progress discussions with the Northern 
Australia Infrastructure Facility (“NAIF”) which has expressed its interest to provide concessional longer term debt 
finance for the Project.

Project Tenue and Approvals

The Environmental Impact Assessment for the Mackay Potash Project is currently in progress. The Project is being 
assessed by the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (“EPA”) at a Public Environmental Review level. 
The EPA’s assessment is an accredited process under a bilateral agreement with the Commonwealth Government, 
and therefore the Project will not require a separate assessment by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, 
Water and the Environment.

All environmental surveys and studies required to support the assessment have now been completed. The Company’s 
Environmental Review Document was released by the EPA for public comment in May 2022. The next step in the 
assessment process is the Company’s response to those public comments.

In parallel with the assessment, the Company is progressing the Project’s other remaining approvals, licences and 
agreements, which include:

• Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Miscellaneous Licences, Mining Lease, Mining Proposal

and Mine Closure Plan approvals;

• Department of Water and Environmental Regulation – Works Approval and Licence; and
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Agreements with Parna Ngururrpa (Aboriginal Corporation) RNTBC and Tjurabalan Native Title Lands (Aboriginal
Corporation) RNTBC for the grant of Miscellaneous Licences over the proposed haul road.

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Review of Operations 

Lake Auld Potash Project (100% Interest)

Safety

The Company is firmly committed to ensuring all work activities are carried out safely with all practical measures 
taken to remove risks to the health, safety and welfare of workers, contractors, authorised visitors and anyone else 
who may be affected by the Company’s activities. The Company is pleased to report that no recordable injuries have 
been reported during the year. The Company’s past safety performance, along with a strong safety culture, bodes 
well as activity levels continue to grow.

Sustainability 

Agrimin is committed to developing the Mackay Potash Project sustainably and in alignment with the United Nations 
Sustainable  Development  Goals.  The  Company’s  commitment  is  embodied  throughout  the  recently  released  DFS 
and has been demonstrated through over seven years of positive stakeholder engagement.

The Company believes in caring for the natural environment and aims to produce sustainable fertiliser products that 
minimise the environmental impacts of global agriculture. Agrimin is committed to managing its own environmental 
responsibilities during the production of its SOP, as well as offering an alternative to existing chemical and chloride-
based potash fertilisers.

Agrimin’s Board is committed to the adoption of corporate governance policies and practices consistent with the ASX 
Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations that are appropriate for a 
company of Agrimin’s size and nature. Agrimin’s governance documents are reviewed annually and are available on 
the Company’s website.

The Company is committed to maximising the employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people.

COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation in March 2020. The outbreak 
and the response of Governments in dealing with the pandemic have the ongoing potential to impact the Company’s 
activities, including its ability to undertake planned native title meetings and field surveys, as well as possible supply 
chain disruptions. The Company’s activities during the period were not materially impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak 
or any related response measures.

The  Lake  Auld  Potash  Project  is  located  approximately  640  kilometres  south-east  of  Port  Hedland,  Western 
Australia.  The  Lake  Auld  Potash  Project  consists  of  a  granted  Exploration  Licence  covering  a  lakebed  area  of  108 
square kilometres across Lake Auld. Lake Auld’s exceptionally high grades, favourable climatic conditions for solar 
evaporation and proximity to a major operating port support the potential for strong economics.

The Lake Auld Potash Project is neighboured either side by the Company’s existing Exploration Licence applications 
which  cover  the  Canning  Palaeovalley,  including  the  remainder  of  Lake  Auld  and  Percival  Lakes.  The  Company’s 
applications cover the most prospective portion of the 450 kilometre long lake system where historic sampling of 
brine has returned the highest known in-situ SOP grades from an Australian salt lake.

The Company continues its consultations with Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation (Jamukurnu-Yapalikunu) 
RNTBC, the Native Title representative body for the Martu people.

Tali Resources Pty Ltd (40% Interest)

Agrimin holds a 40% interest in Tali Resources Pty Ltd which has Exploration Licences in Western Australia that are 
prospective for gold and base metals mineralisation. Tali Resources Pty Ltd has signed a Farm-in and Joint Venture 
Agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration Pty Ltd, pursuant to which Rio Tinto Exploration Pty Ltd can earn up to a 75% 
joint venture interest in the Exploration Licences. A maiden RC drilling program was completed in July 2022.

Environment

Agrimin  is  committed  to  minimising  the  impact  of  its  activities  on  the  environment.  Since  exploration  activities 
commenced at the Mackay Potash Project in 2015, no reportable environmental incident has occurred and it is the 
Company’s focus to maintain this performance.

The Environmental Impact Assessment for the Mackay Potash Project is currently in progress. This is discussed above 
under the project tenure and approvals. 

Community

The Mackay Potash Project is located within the Kiwirrkurra native title determination area. The Company values its 
relationship with the Kiwirrkurra native title holders and is committed to maintaining an enduring partnership to 
ensure the Project’s development can bring many benefits to the local community. 

The  Company  continued  its  active  engagement  in  local  communities  and  across  all  levels  of  Federal,  State  and 
Local  Government.  The  Mackay  Potash  Project  enjoys  strong  support  in  local  communities,  particularly  given  the 
employment opportunities and economic infrastructure that the Project will create.  The Project is expected to create 
approximately 200 direct full-time jobs and support over 600 jobs through the regional supply chain over its 40 year 
life, generating valuable long-term opportunities for Indigenous people living in Central Desert communities, as well 
as people living throughout the broader Kimberley region.

Newhaul  Bulk  Pty  Ltd  (the  strategic  haulage  joint  venture  between  Agrimin  and  Newhaul  Pty  Ltd)  continues  to 
progress  plans  to  establish  a  Driver  Training  Academy  to  maximise  the  number  of  local  employees  and  provide 
further opportunities for local employment and skills training presented by the Project’s development. The Driver 
Training  Academy  will  aim  to  provide  inspiring  pathways  for  young  people  in  Central  Desert,  East  Pilbara  and 
Kimberley communities who are interested in pursuing a long-term career in logistics.

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Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve Statement 

Drainable Porosity Mineral Resource Estimate (JORC Code 2012) 

Resource  
Zone 

UZT 
UZB 
LZ1 
LZ2 
LZ3 
Total 

Resource  
Zone 

UZT 
UZB 
LZ1 
LZ2 
LZ3 
Total 

Aquifer 
Volume 
(Mm3) 

10,568 
28,636 
48,127 
248,711 
17,003 
353,045 

Aquifer 
Volume 
(Mm3) 

10,568 
28,636 
48,127 
248,711 
17,003 
353,046 

Total 

Measured 
K 
(mg/L) 
3,473 
- 
- 
- 
- 
3,473 

SOP 
(Mt) 
3.9 
- 
- 
- 
- 
3.9 

Measured & Indicated 
Indicated 
K 
(mg/L) 
3,719 
3,405 
3,542 
- 
- 
3,527 

SOP 
(Mt) 
3.3 
6.5 
9.7 
- 
- 
19.5 

K 
(mg/L) 
3,558 
3,405 
3,542 
- 
- 
3,509 

SOP 
(Mt) 
7.3 
6.5 
9.7 
- 
- 
23.5 

Inferred 

K 
(mg/L) 
2,969 
3,084 
3,428 
3,382 
1,910 
3,232 

SOP 
(Mt) 
3.7 
3.6 
9 
75 
8.7 
100.0 

Total Mineral 
Resource 
K 
(mg/L) 
3,360 
3,292 
3,487 
3,382 
1,910 
3,285 

SOP 
(Mt) 
11 
10.1 
18.7 
75 
8.7 
123.5 

Total Porosity Mineral Resource Estimate (JORC Code 2012) 

Total 

Measured 
K 
(mg/L) 
3,473 
-    
-    
-    
-    
3,473 

SOP 
(Mt) 
16.5 
-    
-    
-    
-    
16.5 

Measured & Indicated 
Indicated 
K 
(mg/L) 
3,719 
3,405 
3,542 
-    
-    
3,501 

SOP 
(Mt) 
8.6 
54.6 
81.4 
-    
-    
144.6 

K 
(mg/L) 
3,558 
3,405 
3,542 
-    
-    
3,498 

SOP 
(Mt) 
25.1 
54.6 
81.4 
-    
-    
161.1 

Inferred 

K 
(mg/L) 
2,952 
3,084 
3,428 
3,382 
1,910 
3,323 

SOP 
(Mt) 
10.9 
29.8 
75.7 
787.8 
30.4 
934.6 

Total Mineral 
Resource 
K 
(mg/L) 
3,375 
3,292 
3,487 
3,382 
1,910 
3,349 

SOP 
(Mt) 
36 
84.4 
157 
787.8 
30.4 
1,095.6 

Ore Reserve 

Classification 

Proved 
Probable 
Total 

Brine Volume 
(GL) 
602 
2,592 
3,194 

K (mg/l) 

SOP (Mt) 

2,797 
2,819 
2,815 

3.7 
16.3 
20.0 

Review of Operations 

Corporate 

During the reporting period, the Company issued approximately 14.3 million ordinary shares under a placement that 
raised $5.0 million (before costs). In addition, the Company issued approximately 14.3 million ordinary shares under 
an  oversubscribed  Share  Purchase  Plan  that  raised  $5.0  million  (before  costs).  Also,  during  the  reporting  period, 
the Company issued approximately 47.7 million  ordinary shares via a bonus issue of  one new fully paid  ordinary 
share for every five fully paid ordinary shares held. This bonus issue was to benefit all shareholders in the Company 
based on the progress that the Company has made in advancing its Mackay Potash Project. The bonus issue has also 
expanded the Company’s share base and is intended to encourage greater liquidity in the trading of the Company’s 
shares. The capital raising details were announced on 28 January 2022. 

In  December  2021,  the  Company  announced  that  it  received  a  grant  of  $2.0  million  under  the  Australian  Federal 
Government’s Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (“SCRI”). The SCRI provides grant funding to Australian businesses in 
order to address supply chain vulnerabilities for critical products or inputs identified in the Sovereign Manufacturing 
Capability Plan. Grant funds to be received under the SCRI will be used for FEED works for the Mackay Potash Project. 
In addition to the Project’s award of Major Project Status by the Australian Government, the grant funding under 
the SCRI further underscores the domestic importance of the Project. The Company has received $0.4 million and is 
expected to receive the remaining grant in FY23. 

In March 2022, the Australian Government announced in the 2022-23 Federal Budget that it will allocate $400 million 
of additional funding to completely seal the Tanami Road in Western Australia. In addition, the Western Australian 
Government announced in the 2022-23 State Budget that it will contribute its 20% share, being $100 million, towards 
sealing the Tanami Road.  The sealing of the Tanami Road will improve safety, accessibility and flood resilience to 
better support communities and industries along the route. This proposed government funding is directly applicable 
to the section of the existing unsealed Tanami Road that Agrimin plans to utilise during trucking operations. 

In April 2022, the Company received a government grant of $166,455 (2021: $1,587,901) in the form of a research 
and development refund for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. There were no unfulfilled conditions attached to 
the grant. 

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Review of Operations 

Competent Person Statement

The mineral resources and ore reserves statement in this Annual Report is based on, and fairly represents, information 
and supporting information prepared by competent persons.

The mineral resources statement in this Annual Report as a whole has been approved by Mr Derek Loveday, who is 
a full-time employee of Stantec Consulting Services Inc.  Mr Loveday is a geologist and is an independent consultant 
to  Agrimin  Limited.  Mr  Loveday  is  a  Member  of  the  Society  for  Mining,  Metallurgy  &  Exploration,  a  Professional 
Engineer of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, and a Professional Engineer of 
the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions.  Mr Loveday has provided his prior written consent to 
the form and context in which the mineral resources statement appears in this Annual Report.

The ore reserves statement in this Annual Report as a whole has been approved by Mr Rick Reinke, who is a full-time 
employee of Stantec Consulting Services Inc.  Mr Reinke is a hydrogeologist and is an independent consultant to 
Agrimin Limited. Mr Reinke is a member, a Professional Geoscientist, and Professional Geophysicist of the Association 
of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.  Mr Reinke has provided his prior written consent to the form 
and context in which the ore reserves statement appears in this Annual Report.

Cautionary Statement

The Definitive Feasibility Study results, production target and forecast financial information referred to in this Annual 
Report  are  supported  by  the  Definitive  Feasibility  Study  mine  plan  which  is  based  on  the  extraction  of  93%  Ore 
Reserve and 7% Inferred Mineral Resource. There is a low level of geological confidence associated with the Inferred 
Mineral Resource and there is no certainty that further exploration work and economic assessment will result in the 
conversion to Ore Reserve or that the production target itself will be realised. The Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve 
underpinning the production target in this Annual Report have been prepared by a competent person in accordance 
with the requirements of the JORC Code (2012).

Forward Looking Statements 

This  Annual  Report  may  contain  certain  forward-looking  statements  which  may  not  have  been  based  solely  on 
historical facts, but rather may be based on the Company’s current expectations about future events and results. 
Where the Company expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation 
or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, forward-looking statements 
are  subject  to  risks,  uncertainties,  assumptions  and  other  factors,  which  could  cause  actual  results  to  differ 
materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking 
information includes exchange rates; the proposed production plan; projected brine concentrations and recovery 
rates; uncertainties and risks regarding the estimated capital and operating costs; uncertainties and risks regarding 
the development timeline, including the need to obtain the necessary approvals. For a more detailed discussion of 
such risks and other factors, refer to this Annual Report in its entirety, as well as the Company’s other ASX Releases. 
Readers of this Annual Report should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. No representation or 
warranty, express or implied, is made by the Company that the matters stated in this Annual Report will be achieved 
or prove to be correct. Recipients of this Annual Report must make their own investigations and inquiries regarding 
all assumptions, risks, uncertainties and contingencies which may affect the future operations of the Company or 
the Company’s securities. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking 
statements as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results, except as may be required 
under applicable securities laws.

Environmental, Social and Governance

Agrimin is committed to developing the Mackay Potash Project sustainably and in alignment with the United Nations 
Sustainable Development Goals, as outlined in Figure 2. The Company’s commitment is embodied throughout its DFS 
and has been demonstrated through eight years of positive stakeholder engagement.

   Goal 

    Agrimin’s Alignment

Zero Hunger

We aim to establish a globally important supply of sustainable fertiliser 
that can improve global agricultural productivity and assist developing 
countries to achieve food security.

Good Health and
Well-being

We strive to provide a safe work place for our employees and the com-
munities in which we operate. Their health and well-being is our para-
mount focus.

Quality Education

We  have  a  planned  program  of  training  and  education  opportunities 
within our local communities which are designed to  improve accessibi-
lity to the jobs that will be created over the  life of our operations.

Gender Equality

We  aspire  to  provide  a  positive  and  inclusive  team  environment.  We 
recognise  the  importance  of  improving  gender  representation  in  the 
roles we create.

Decent Work and
Economic Growth

We aim to empower local communities by creating jobs and supporting 
training programs throughout all phases of our operations to ensure 
economic benefits endure locally over the long-term.

Industy, Innovation
and Infrastructure

We will develop important regional infrastructure that will create eco-
nomic and social opportunities through better connectivity for remote 
communities.

Reduced
Inequalities

We  seek  to  provide  jobs  and  economic  opportunities  for  Indigenous 
people  living  in  our  country’s  most  isolated  communities.  We  firmly 
believe our operations can be a catalyst for an improved quality of life.

Responsible
Consumption and
Production

We have designed a sustainable and low impact production process to 
ensure that our operations minimise the consumption of water, energy 
and other materials. 

Climate Action

Life on Land

We  aim  to  achieve  a  high  penetration  of  renewable  energy  in  our 
operations  and  we  are  proud  that  our  fertiliser  will  have  one  of  the 
lowest  carbon  footprints  associated  with  any  major  macronutrient 
fertiliser.

We  are  committed  to  protecting  the  environment  and  minimising 
the  impact  on  the  biodiversity  within  the  ecosystems  we  operate. 
Globally, we aim for our fertiliser to reduce the environmental impact 
of agriculture.

Peace, Justice and
Strong Institutions

We  are  committed  to  acting  in  a  transparent,  accountable  and 
responsible  manner  throughout  all  of  our  business  dealings.  We 
operate  to  high  levels  of  corporate  governance  and  intend  to  grow 
these with our business.

Figure 2. Alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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Environmental, Social and Governance

Environment 

Social 

Agrimin  believes  in  caring  for  the  natural  environment  and  aims  to  produce  sustainable  fertiliser  products  that 
minimise the environmental impacts of global agriculture. Agrimin is committed to managing its own environmental 
responsibilities during the production of its SOP, as well as offering an alternative to existing chemical and chloride-
based potash fertilisers.

The Mackay Potash Project gives Agrimin an opportunity to integrate environmental and social outcomes from the 
very beginning. The Project has a targeted renewable energy penetration of 58% through the utilisation of a hybrid 
gas, solar, wind and battery solution. This has contributed to Agrimin’s SOP having one of the lowest carbon footprints 
associated with any major macro-nutrient fertiliser. 

Agrimin has worked diligently to design a project that minimises the impact on the biodiversity within the ecosystems 
it operates. The Company has undertaken an extensive set of environmental surveys and studies with the aim of 
developing a comprehensive and holistic understanding of Lake Mackay, the Lake’s local and regional significance 
and potential impacts associated with the Project.

The Company has been operating extensive field programs on Lake Mackay since 2015 and is proud to have never 
recorded  a  single  significant  environmental  incident  or  received  an  environmental  improvement  or  prohibition 
notice.

Agrimin’s vision is to empower local Indigenous communities through sustainable economic development and aims 
to sustainably produce fertiliser products that help achieve global food security. 

Agrimin  believes  in  supporting  the  communities  in  which  it  operates  and  that  it  is  essential  to  deliver  significant 
benefits to members of local and regional communities, in particular the Traditional Owners of the lands it operates. 
Further, it will only truly succeed once it is accepted as an integral party of the communities in which it operates.

Agrimin has established a long-standing and respectful relationship with the Traditional Owners who are affected by 
the Mackay Potash Project. The Company aims to continue to build upon this mutually beneficial relationship with 
the Traditional Owners of the land in which it operates, providing economic and cultural-strengthening opportunities 
with effective engagement, consultation and communication. 

The  Mackay  Potash  Project  will  not  only  create  jobs  and  economic  opportunities  for  the  local  communities,  but 
Agrimin  will  also  provide  training  and  education  opportunities  designed  to  improve  their  accessibility.  Agrimin  is 
particularly proud that its haulage joint venture (Newhaul Bulk) is developing a driver training program which will 
maximise the opportunity to recruit local and Indigenous employees.

The development of the Mackay Potash Project will present local communities with improved access to infrastructure 
including roads, communication networks and access to utilities. Central to the project is a proposed sealed haul 
road which will directly benefit local communities and other businesses in the region. 

Agrimin’s premium quality SOP products will play a critical role in helping to achieve global food security. SOP will 
improve agricultural productivity and increase sustainable food production for farmers, particularly in the developing 
countries of South and Southeast Asia to nourish their rapidly growing middle-class populations.

Figure 3. Environmental performance

Governance 

Safety

The safety and wellbeing of Agrimin’s people and the communities in which it operates is a paramount focus. Agrimin 
believes all incidents are preventable and its aim is that all people will return home after work in the same or better 
condition than when they arrived. 

As  Agrimin  has  grown  it  has  retained  an  embedded  and  positive  safety  culture  which  is  reflected  in  its  safety 
performance.  Agrimin’s  culture  is  set  by  its  progressive  and  accessible  leadership  team,  along  with  everyone’s 
individual commitment to the values that drive safe behaviour.

During  the  year,  Agrimin  had  no  Lost  Time  Injuries  (“LTIs”)  and  no  significant  incidents  were  reported  within  the 
communities in which it operates.

Agrimin strives to act in a transparent, accountable and responsible manner in all of its business dealings.

Agrimin’s Board is committed to the adoption of corporate governance policies and practices consistent with the ASX 
Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations that are appropriate for a 
company of Agrimin’s size and nature. Agrimin’s governance documents are reviewed annually and include:

Values Statement
Code of Business Conduct
Shareholder Communication Policy
Continuous Disclosure Policy
People and Remuneration Committee Charter

•
•
•
•
•
• Diversity Policy
•
•
• Disclosure Policy
•
• Whistleblower Policy
•

Securities Trading Policy

Environmental and Cultural Heritage Policy
Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter

Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

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Figure 4. LTI Performance

These documents are available on the Agrimin website.

Agrimin  recognises  that  as  the  Mackay  Potash  Project  moves  to  the  next  phase  of  development,  contract  and 
procurement management will become an increasingly important area of governance. 

Agrimin is committed to maximising the employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people, particularly 
the  Kiwirrkurra  People.  Proposals  from  Kiwirrkurra  People  or  entities  will  be  given  preferential  weighting  when 
tendering for smaller packages of work.

Environmental, Social and Governance

People 

Agrimin cares about its people, they are its most important asset and the Company aspires to provide a positive, safe 
and inclusive team environment. Agrimin recognises the importance and improvement to business performance a 
diverse workforce can bring. 

Agrimin  is  committed  to  measuring  and  developing  inclusive  diversity  within  the  roles  it  creates  at  the  Mackay 
Potash  Project  ensuring  equal  access  to  opportunities  irrespective  of  gender,  age,  race,  national  or  ethnic  origin, 
cultural background, social group, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability while ensuring equal 
remuneration is offered for all employees, reflective of the position, candidate experience and position tenure.

Professional and personal development of its workforce is central to its business objective. Agrimin aims to create a 
positive team environment where its employees have the opportunity for lifelong learning and development, where 
it can empower its employees and local communities and leave a lasting positive legacy.

Directors’ 
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Directors’ Report

Your directors are pleased to provide their report on Agrimin Limited (ASX: AMN) (‘Agrimin’ or the ‘Company’) together 
with the consolidated financial statements for the Company and its controlled entities (‘Group’) for the year ended 30 
June 2022.

Alec Pismiris
Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary, appointed 3 October 2013.

BComm, MAICD, FGIA, FCG.

Mr Pismiris has over 30 years of experience in the securities, finance and mining industries. Since 1990, Mr Pismiris has 
served as a director and company secretary for various ASX listed companies as well as a number of unlisted public 
and private companies. Mr Pismiris completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Western Australia, 
is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a fellow of The Governance Institute of Australia. Mr 
Pismiris has participated numerous times in the processes by which boards have assessed the acquisition and financing 
of a diverse range of assets and has participated in and become familiar with the range of evaluation criteria used and 
the due diligence processes commonly adopted in the commercial assessment of corporate opportunities.

Mr  Pismiris’  other  current  listed  company  directorships  are  TSX-V  listed  Pacton  Gold  Inc.,  ASX  listed  Sunshine  Gold 
Limited and ASX listed The Market Herald Limited.

Mr Pismiris was formerly a director within the last 3 years of ASX listed Lanthanein Resources Limited (formerly Frontier 
Resources Limited) and ASX listed Javelin Minerals Limited (formerly Victory Mines Limited).

Directors’ And Company Secretary
The names and details of the Company’s directors and company secretary in office during the financial year and until 
the date of this report are as follows. The directors and company secretary were in office for the entire period unless 
otherwise stated.

Names, Qualifications, Experience and Special Responsibilities

Richard Seville
Non-Executive Chairperson, appointed 5 August 2019.

BSc (Hons) Mining Geology, MEngSc Rock Engineering, MAusIMM, ARSM.

Mr Seville has over 35 years of experience in the resources sector including positions as Managing Director, Operations 
Director,  Non-Executive  Director  and  Chairperson  of  a  number  of  ASX,  TSX  and  AIM  listed  companies.  Until  2019, 
Mr Seville was Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE), a lithium and boron 
chemicals producer with operations in Argentina. Mr Seville led Orocobre for 12 years from IPO and during which 
time, he brought the flagship Olaroz brine project through exploration, feasibility and financing with project debt and 
partnering with Toyota Tsusho Corporation, into production and expansion. Mr Seville holds a BSc in Mining Geology 
from Imperial College, London and a Masters in Engineering Science from James Cook University.

Mr  Seville’s  other  current  listed  company  directorships  are  ASX/TSX  listed  Allkem  Limited  (previously  Orocobre 
Limited) and ASX Listed OZ Minerals Limited.

Within the last 3 years, Mr Seville was formerly a director of TSX Listed Advantage Lithium Corp.

Mark Savich
CEO and Executive Director, appointed 1 December 2012 and Chief Executive Officer from 1 March 2015.

BComm, CFA, GradDipMinExplGeoSc, GAICD.

Mr Savich has 19 years of experience in the resources sector in Western Australia. He began his career as an accountant 
in 2003 and was subsequently a resources analyst between 2006 and 2014. Mr Savich became a Non-Executive Director 
of Agrimin in 2012 and was appointed as an Executive Director in 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the 
University of Western Australia, a Graduate Diploma in Mineral Exploration Geoscience from the WA School of Mines, is 
a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and completed 
the Chartered Accountants (CA) program.

Brad Sampson
Non-Executive Director, appointed 22 April 2016 (formerly Non-Executive Chairperson until 5 August 2019).

B.E. (Hons) Mining, MBA, AMP, MAusIMM.

Mr Sampson is an internationally experienced business leader, director and mining professional with 30 years’ resources 
industry  experience.  In  addition  to  significant  project  development  and  operating  experience,  he  is  an  experienced 
director with listed and non-listed companies and has joint venture governance experience across multiple international 
jurisdictions. Mr Sampson currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Kore Potash Plc. He has been the 
Managing  Director  or  CEO  of  multiple  listed  resources  companies  and  held  senior  management  roles  in  resources 
and engineering companies including Newcrest  Mining, Gold Fields Ltd and Thiess. His experience covers the entire 
cycle of exploration, development, operations and closure, and includes equity and debt funding of resources projects, 
government relations and product marketing.

Mr Sampson’s other current listed company directorships include ASX listed Kore Potash Plc and ASX listed Metallica 
Minerals Ltd.

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Directors’  Report 

Interests In The Shares and Options of the Company and Related Bodies Corporate 
As at the date of this report the relevant interests of each director in the shares and options of the Group are: 

Indemnification and Insurance of Directors and Officers 

INDEMNIFICATION 

Director 

R Seville 
M Savich 
B Sampson 
A Pismiris 

Directors’  Meetings 

Ordinary 

555,488 
11,892,000 
1,920,000 
5,400,000 

Performance Rights 

1,200,000 
4,800,000 
600,000 
600,000 

An audit committee was originally established in July 2007. However, due to the current composition of the Board of 
Directors and scale of activities of the Company, this committee was not utilised during the year ended 30 June 2022. 
All matters that would normally have been reviewed by this committee were reviewed by the full Board of Directors. 

The Company has agreed to indemnify the directors of the Company against all liabilities to another person (other 
than  the  Company  or  a  related  body  corporate)  that  may  arise  from  their  position  as  directors  of  the  Company, 
except  where  the  liability  arises  out  of  conduct  involving  a  lack  of  good  faith.  The  agreement  stipulates  that  the 
Company will meet the full amount of any such liabilities, including costs and expenses. 

INSURANCE PREMIUMS 

The Company has arranged directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, for past, present or future directors, secretaries 
and executive officers. The insurance cover relates to: 

• 

costs and expenses incurred by the relevant officers in defending proceedings, whether civil or criminal and 
whatever their outcome; and 

•  other liabilities that may arise from their position, with the exception of conduct involving a wilful breach of duty 

or improper use of information or position to gain a personal advantage. 

The number of directors’ meetings and number of meetings attended by each of the directors of the Company during 
the financial year were: 

The Group paid a premium of $40,000 (2021: $32,500) for directors’ and officers’ insurance. 

Board Meetings 

Environmental Regulation And Performance 

  Director 

R Seville 
M Savich 
B Sampson 
A Pismiris 

Principal Activities 

Held 
13 
13 
13 
13 

Attended 
13 
13 
13 
13 

The principal activity of the Group during the year was advancing the Mackay Potash Project in Western Australia. 
There was no significant change in the nature of the Group’s activities during the financial year ended 30 June 2022. 

Review And Results Of Operations 

The Company incurred a $1,371,321 loss after income tax for the period (2021: $5,022,249). This result was in line 
with expectations and reflected operating costs incurred during the period which were mainly costs associated with 
general administration of the Company and compliance expenses. During the year, $6,417,335 (2021: $5,235,516) of 
exploration expenditure was capitalised to exploration and evaluation assets. 

Dividends 

No dividends have been paid or recommended for the current year (2021: None). 

Events Subsequent To Reporting Date 

There were no events after the reporting date. 

Likely Developments And Expected Results Of Operations 

Likely developments in the operations of the Group are set out in the Review of Operations on page 4. 

Indemnification of Auditors 

To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, RSM Australia Partners, as part of 
the terms of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified 
amount). 

No payment has been made to indemnify RSM Australia Partners during or subsequent the financial year. 

The Group is subject to environmental regulation in respect to its exploration activities and aims to ensure that the 
highest standard of environmental care is achieved, and it complies with all relevant environmental legislation. There 
have been no material breaches during the period covered by this report. 

Non-Audit Services 

In March 2022, RSM Australia Partners were appointed as the Company Auditors replacing Ernst & Young. During the 
financial year, RSM Australia Partners have not provided any non-audit services. 

Corporate Governance 

This statement outlines the main corporate governance practices adopted by the Board of Agrimin which comply 
with the ASX Corporate Governance Council recommendations unless otherwise stated. 

The Board and management of Agrimin recognise their duties and obligations to shareholders and other stakeholders 
to implement and maintain a proper system of corporate governance. The Company believes that good corporate 
governance adds value to stakeholders and enhances investor confidence. 

The  ASX  Listing  Rules  require  listed  companies  to  prepare  a  statement  disclosing  the  extent  to  which  they  have 
complied with the recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council (‘Recommendations’) in the reporting 
period.  The Recommendations are guidelines designed to improve the efficiency, quality and integrity of the  Company. 
They are not prescriptive and if a company considers a recommendation to be inappropriate having regard to its own 
circumstances, it has the flexibility not to follow it. Where a company has not followed all the Recommendations, it 
must identify which Recommendations have not been followed and give reasons for not following them. 

This Corporate Governance Statement (‘Statement’) sets out a description of the Company’s main corporate practices 
and  provides  details  of  the  Company’s  compliance  with  the  Recommendations,  or  where  appropriate,  indicates  a 
departure from the Recommendations with an explanation. 

This  Statement  is  current  as  at  30  June  2022  and  has  been  approved  by  the  Board  of  Directors  of  Agrimin.  It  is 
available on the Company’s website at http://www.agrimin.com.au/corporate-governance/. 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

A copy of the Auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set 
out on page 33. 

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Remuneration Report  (Audited) 

1.

Principles of Remuneration

Key management personnel have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities
of the Group.

The Key Management Personnel of Agrimin Limited and the Group are: 

DIRECTORS 

R Seville 

M Savich 

B Sampson 

A Pismiris 

Non-Executive Chairperson 

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director 

Non-Executive Director 

Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary 

NAMED KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

T Lyons 

General Manager 

All the above persons were key management personnel during the financial year to 30 June 2022 unless otherwise 
stated. The information provided in this remuneration report has been audited as required by section 308 (3C) of the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

KEY ELEMENTS OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION STRATEGY 

The  following  principles  of  remuneration  have  been  agreed  by  the  Board  and  formed  the  basis  of  the  principles 
of  remuneration  during  the  relevant  periods  of  employment  and  will  remain  relevant  to  future  employment 
arrangements. 

Remuneration  levels  for  key  management  personnel  of  the  Group  are  competitively  set  to  attract  and  retain 
appropriately  qualified  and  experienced  directors  and  executives  and  as  relevant  to  the  circumstances  of  the 
Company from time to time. The remuneration structures explained below are designed to attract suitably qualified 
candidates, reward the achievement of strategic objectives, and achieve the broader outcome of creation of value 
for  shareholders.  The  remuneration  structures  consider  the  capability  and  experience  of  the  key  management 
personnel and the Group’s performance including: 

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the successful implementation of exploration and development programs designed to progress into operations;
the Group’s earnings, when and if appropriate;
the growth in share price and delivering enhancement of shareholder value;
the relevant prevailing employment market conditions; and
the amount of incentives within each key management person’s remuneration.

Remuneration packages include a mix of fixed and variable remuneration and short and long-term performance- 
based incentives. 

1.1

Fixed Remuneration 

Fixed remuneration consists of base remuneration (which is calculated on a total cost basis and includes any fringe 
benefits tax charges related to employee benefits) as well as employer contributions to superannuation funds, as 
required by law. Remuneration levels are reviewed annually by the Chief Executive Officer and the Board through 
a  process  that  considers  individual  performance,  employment  market  conditions  and  overall  performance  of  the 
Group. 

1.2

Performance Linked Remuneration 

Performance  linked  remuneration  includes  short-term  and  long-term  incentives  and  is  designed  both  to  reward 
key management personnel for meeting or exceeding their financial and personal objectives and to keep the Group 
competitive in the marketplace.  The Short-Term Incentive (STI) is an at-risk bonus provided in the form of cash and 
based on agreed key performance indicators (KPIs) for each position. A Long-Term Incentive (LTI) has been provided as 
performance rights to ordinary shares of the Company under the rules of the Agrimin Employee Securities Incentives 
Plan 2019 (ESIP). The ESIP provides for the issuance of performance securities which can include a plan share, option, 
performance right or other convertible security. Upon determination by the Board that the performance conditions 
attached  to  the  performance  securities  have  been  met,  this  will  result  in  the  issue  of  one  ordinary  share  in  the 
Company for each performance security. 

If a performance condition of a performance security is not achieved by the milestone date then the performance 
security will lapse. A performance security will also  lapse if the Board determines the participant ceases to be an 
eligible employee for the purposes of the ESIP for any reason (other than as a result of retirement, disability, bona 
fide redundancy or death). 

1.3 

Short Term Incentive Bonus 

Each year the Board of Directors sets the KPIs for key management personnel and senior management. The KPIs will 
generally include measures relating to the Group, and to the individual, and include financial, people, strategy and 
risk measures. The measures are chosen as they directly align the individual’s reward to the KPIs of the Group and 
to its strategy and performance. The full Board reviews and confirms the cash incentive to be paid to each individual. 
This  method  of  assessment  was  chosen  as  it  provides  the  Board  with  an  objective  assessment  of  the  individual’s 
performance. 

1.4 

Long-Term Incentives 

The LTIs include long-service leave and share based payments (‘performance securities’) which are outlined below. 

PERFORMANCE SECURITIES 

Performance  securities  are  issued  under  the  ESIP  (made  in  accordance  with  thresholds  set  in  plans  that  have 
been initially  approved by  the Board) and it provides for key  management personnel to receive varying  numbers 
of  performance  rights  for no  consideration.  The  actual  number  of  performance  securities  issued  depends  on  the 
seniority  and  responsibility  of  the  executive  concerned.  The  performance  conditions  and  vesting  periods  of  the 
performance securities are set so as to provide a realistic incentive to each executive and to reflect the executive’s 
contribution to the Group and enhancement of value for all shareholders. 

At  the  annual  general  meeting  of  shareholders  held  on  27  November  2019,  the  Company  obtained  approval  for 
the adoption of the ESIP in accordance with the requirements of ASX Listing Rule 7.2, Exception 9. The ESIP has not 
replaced the Performance Right Plan 2014 (PRP) which was renewed in 2017. Under the PRP 7,000,000 performance 
rights were issued to the following directors and other key management personnel: 

Director 

M Savich 
B Sampson 
A Pismiris 

Other key management 
personnel 
T Lyons 

Number issued 

4,800,000 
600,000 
600,000 

Number issued 

3,000,000 

The performance condition attached to these rights were as follows: 

Performance condition 
An ASX announcement by the Company of the production of its first Sulphate of 
Potash (SOP) from the Mackay SOP Project as per the final feasibility study. 
The performance rights are subject to a milestone date being five years from the date 
of grant on 15 September 2017 

Expiry date 

Six months from the 
date of satisfaction of 
the Vesting Condition. 

The grant date fair value of the performance rights above ranged between $0.51 to $0.84 per right. 

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Consequences Of Performance On Shareholder Wealth 

The Board considers that the most effective way to increase shareholder wealth is through the successful exploration 
and development of the Group’s exploration tenements. The Board considers that the Group’s LTI schemes incentivise 
key management personnel to successfully explore the Group’s  tenements by providing rewards that are directly 
correlated to delivering value to shareholders through share price appreciation. 

The  factors  that  are  considered  relevant  to  affect  total  shareholder  returns  as  required  to  be  disclosed  by  the 
Corporations Act 2001 are summarised in the following table. The table excludes return on capital employed as a 
relevant measure given the exploration basis of activity and operations of the Company. 

Net loss after tax ($000's) 
Dividends paid 
Share price at year end ($'s) 

2022 

(1,371) 
Nil 
$0.400 

2021 

(5,022) 
Nil 
$0.495 

2020 

(1,799) 
Nil 
$0.435 

2019 

(1,795) 
Nil 
$0.505 

2018 

(1,193) 
Nil 
$0.940 

2017 

(903) 
Nil 
$0.465 

Source of share prices quoted: Commsec 

Prior year comparatives above have not been adjusted for any impact of adopting AASB 16 Leases in FY20; and AASB 
15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and AASB 9 Financial Instruments in FY19. 

The Company also notes that as an exploration and development company, operating revenue and profits are not KPIs 
in reviewing key management personnel STIs or LTIs. When establishing guidelines for any STIs, the Company looks 
to other measures such as enhancement of share price and capital raising opportunities (as relevant), achievement 
of project development milestones, conducting operations in line with Company values and maximising value of the 
Group’s potash projects. 

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1.4

Long-Term Incentives (Continued) 

PERFORMANCE SECURITIES (CONTINUED) 

At  the  annual  general  meeting  of  shareholders  held  on  26  November  2020,  the  Company  obtained  approval  to 
amend the terms of the 7,000,000 existing performance rights in accordance with the Listing Rules 6.23.3 and 6.23.4. 
Pursuant to the Listing Rule 10.14, approval was obtained to issue 1,000,000 performance rights to the Chairperson, 
Richard Seville, in accordance with Agrimin’s ESIP Plan (2019). 
The performance condition attached to these rights are as follows: 

Milestone 

Performance condition 

Milestone A 

Milestone B 

An ASX announcement by the Company of the commencement of 
construction at the Mackay Potash Project.  
The performance rights are subject to a milestone date of 1 November 
2022. 

An ASX announcement by the Company of the production of its first 
Sulphate of Potash (SOP) from the Mackay Potash Project as per the 
final feasibility study.  
The performance rights are subject to a milestone date of 1 November 
2025. 

Expiry date 
Six months from 
the date of 
satisfaction of the 
Vesting 
Condition.  
Six months from 
the date of 
satisfaction of the 
Vesting 
Condition.  

On 21 July 2020, the Company announced the results of the DFS for the Mackay Potash Project. The DFS showed 
the Project to be economically attractive and more than justified the Project advancing the permitting, offtake and 
financing stage. However, the timeframe to complete this stage and then construct the Project has resulted in the 
expected production date of the existing rights to be modified. 

The Company considered the reasons for the delay in production date were more than justified by the rigour and 
quality of the DFS and the development of a more realistic understanding of the timeframe necessary to complete 
the permitting, offtake and financing stage to construct the project. The Company also considers that it is appropriate 
to incentivise the holders of the performance rights to bring the Project toward the commencement and construction 
and it is therefore justified, with the approval of Shareholders, to change the conditions of the existing performance 
rights. 

At  Balance  Date  the  Company  had  10,200,000  performance  rights  outstanding  (2021:  8,500,000)  relating  to  key 
management personnel. This includes a further 1,7000,000 performance rights issued to key management personnel 
under the ESIP on 24 March 2022, subsequent to the Company’s bonus share issue. 

Holder 

Milestone date 

Milestone A 
Commencement of 
Construction 
1 November 2022 

Milestone B 
Commencement of 
Production 
1 November 2025 

R Seville 
A Pismiris 
B Sampson 
M Savich 
T Lyons 

Total 

-   
-   
-   
2,400,000 
1,500,000 
3,900,000 

1,200,000 
600,000 
600,000 
2,400,000 
1,500,000 
6,300,000 

Total 

1,200,000 
600,000 
600,000 
4,800,000 
3,000,000 
10,200,000 

The grant date fair value of the performance rights above ranged between $0.365 to $0.510 per right. The minimum 
and maximum value of the performance rights yet to be granted is $0 and $4,893,000. 

In accordance with AASB 2 Share Based Payments, the Company has recognised the fair value of the performance 
rights  since  grant  date.  If  a  performance  condition  of  a  performance  security  is  not  achieved  by  the  milestone 
date then the performance security will lapse. A performance security will also lapse if the Board determines the 
participant ceases to be an eligible employee for the purposes of the ESIP for any reason (other than as a result of 
retirement, disability, bona fide redundancy or death). 

The Board considers that the incentive to the directors and other key management personnel represented by the 
grant of these performance rights, are a cost effective and efficient reward for the Company to make to appropriately 
incentivise the continued performance of the directors and are consistent with the strategic goals and targets of the 
Company. 

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2. 

Remuneration of Key Management Personnel 

Details of the nature and amount of each major element of remuneration of each director and key management 
person of the Group are as follows: 

2022 

Directors 

R Seville 
M Savich 
B Sampson 
A Pismiris(1) 
Total Directors 
Key management personnel 

T Lyons 

Total key management personnel 

Total 

2021 
Directors 

R Seville 
M Savich 
B Sampson 
A Pismiris(1) 
Total Directors 
Key management personnel 

T Lyons 

Short-term employee benefits 

Salary & fees 

STI 

Consulting 
fees 

Total 

Post-
employment 
superannuation 
benefits 

Other 

Annual leave 

Long service 
leave 

Share based 
payment(2) 

Total 

100,000 
275,740 
54,545 
60,000 
490,285 

224,518 
224,518 
714,803 

100,000 
284,739 
54,795 
60,000 
499,534 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

65,520 
65,520 
65,520 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

207,930 

64,800 

- 
- 
- 
36,000 
36,000 

- 
- 
36,000 

- 
- 
- 
36,000 
36,000 

- 

- 

100,000 
275,740 
54,545 
96,000 
526,285 

290,038 
290,038 
816,323 

100,000 
284,739 
54,795 
96,000 
535,534 

272,730 

272,730 

808,264 

10,000 
27,500 
5,455 
- 
42,955 

23,992 
23,992 
66,947 

9,500 
25,000 
5,205 
- 
39,705 

26,034 

26,034 

65,738 

- 
23,269 
- 
- 
23,269 

15,763 
15,763 
39,032 

- 
23,836 
- 
- 
23,836 

18,461 

18,461 

42,297 

- 
36,992 
- 
- 
36,992 

26,478 
26,478 
63,470 

- 
36,099 
- 
- 
36,099 

33,283 

33,283 

69,382 

108,787 
(611,289) 
33,756 
33,756 
(434,990) 

(311,507) 
(311,507) 
(746,497) 

61,166 
1,217,123 
117,703 
117,703 
1,513,695 

650,948 

650,948 

218,787 
(247,787) 
93,756 
129,756 
194,511 

44,764 
44,764 
239,275 

170,666 
1,586,797 
177,703 
213,703 
2,148,869 

1,001,456 

1,001,456 

2,164,643 

3,150,325 

Total key management personnel 

207,930 

64,800 

Total 

707,464 

64,800 

36,000 

(1)      Mr  Pismiris  acted  as  company 
secretary during the year. Consulting 
fees  represent  amounts  paid  to  Mr 
Pismiris for the performance of these 
services. 

(2)      Share  based  payment  includes 
the reversal of $1,330,265 previously 
expensed  since  grant  date 
for 
Milestone  A  as  the  probability  of 
achieving the performance condition 
fell  below  50%  and  $403,699 
expensed for Milestone B during the 
year. 

2.1 

Service Contracts 

Remuneration and other terms of employment for key management personnel are formalised in service agreements. 
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mark Savich. The material 
terms of the agreement are set out as follows: 

•  Commencement date: 1 March 2015 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Term: Ongoing and reviewed annually at the sole discretion of the Board 
Fixed remuneration: $330,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation 
Termination for cause: no notice period 
Termination without cause: three-month notice period 

Mr Savich’s remuneration is in line with market and is inclusive of the potential STI for the year. 

The Company has entered into an employment agreement with General Manager, Mr Thomas Lyons. The material 
terms of the agreement are set out as follows: 

Term: Ongoing and reviewed annually at the sole discretion of the Board 
Fixed remuneration: $240,000 per annum exclusive of superannuation 

•  Commencement date: 24 March 2014 (revised contract 1 July 2018) 
• 
• 
•  Annual bonus of up to 30% of remuneration based upon KPIs set by the Board and reviewed annually 
• 
• 

Termination for cause: no notice period 
Termination without cause: three-month notice period 

There are currently no other service contracts with any director and there are no other key management personnel 
in the Company. 

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2.2  Non-Executive Directors’ Remuneration 

Total fees for all Non-Executive Directors was originally set by the Board on 22 June 2007 to not exceed $147,000. 
The  levels  of  fees  set  were  based  on  a  review  involving  reference  to  fees  paid  to  other  Non-Executive  Directors 
of  comparable  companies  at  the  time.  At  a  general  meeting  held  on  15  September  2017  the  Company  obtained 
shareholder approval to increase the maximum total aggregate amount of fees payable to Non-Executive Directors 
from $147,000 per annum to $250,000 per annum. At the annual general meeting held on 27 November 2019 the 
Company obtained shareholder approval to increase the maximum total aggregate amount of fees payable to Non- 
Executive Directors from $250,000 per annum to $350,000 per annum. 

Directors’  fees  are  paid  monthly.  Members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  are  entitled  to  performance  related 
remuneration,  subject  to  obtaining  the  appropriate  shareholder  approvals.  The  chairperson  base  fee  is  $100,000 
per annum exclusive of superannuation and base fees for Non-Executive Directors is $60,000 per annum including 
superannuation.  Directors’ fees cover all main board activities. Additional services provided outside of board duties 
attract a separate daily rate agreed by the full Board. There is no board retirement scheme and there is currently no 
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2.3 

Short-Term Incentive 

Mr Tom Lyons was entitled to receive a cash bonus for the year ended 30 June 2022 as approved by the directors as 
determined against KPI measures set by the Board, which included performance of: 

•
Positive management of health, safety, heritage and environmental;
•
Progression of project approvals and licences; and
• Delivery of work programs on time and within budgets.

The  performance  conditions  selected  were  to  incentivise  executives  to  advance  the  Mackay  Potash  Project.  As 
COVID-19 had limited impact on the Group, there was no adjustment to proposed STI’s awarded to Group’s executives. 

Mr Lyons was entitled to receive up to a maximum of 30% of his individual total fixed remuneration. Mr Lyons was 
awarded 90% of the maximum entitlement and he received $65,520 for the year ended 30 June 2022 (2021: $64,800). 

The cash bonus was paid after the year end. 

2.4

Long-Term Incentives 

PERFORMANCE SECURITIES 

The Group’s policy in relation to the proportion of remuneration that is performance related is discussed under the 
section titled ‘Performance Linked Remuneration’.

Details of vesting profiles of the performance rights granted as remuneration to each key management person of the 
Group are detailed below. 

PERFORMANCE RIGHTS SUMMARY 

Holder 

Grant Date 

Directors 

R Seville 
A Pismiris 
B Sampson 
M Savich 
Total Directors 
Key management personnel 

T Lyons 

Total key management personnel 

Total 

Number of rights granted 

Milestone A(1) 

1st Issue 
15 Sep 2017 

2nd Issue 
31 Dec 2020 

Bonus Issue 
24 Mar 2022 

Milestone B(2) 
1st Issue 
15 Sep 2017 

2nd Issue 
31 Dec 2020 

Bonus Issue 
24 Mar 2022 

Total 

Expiry date 

- 
- 
- 
2,000,000 
2,000,000 

1,000,000 
1,000,000 
3,000,000 

- 
- 
- 
-
-

250,000 
250,000 
250,000 

- 
- 
- 
400,000
400,000

250,000 
250,000 
650,000 

1,000,000 
500,000 
500,000 
2,000,000 
4,000,000 

1,000,000 
1,000,000 
5,000,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

250,000 
250,000 
250,000 

200,000 
100,000 
100,000 
400,000 

800,000 

250,000 

250,000 

1,200,000 
600,000 
600,000 
4,800,000 

7,200,000 

6 months from vesting 
6 months from vesting 
6 months from vesting 
6 months from vesting 

- 

3,000,000 

6 months from vesting 

3,000,000 

1,050,000 

10,200,000 

- 

- 

(1) An ASX announcement by the Company of the commencement of construction at the Mackay Potash Project.
(2) An ASX announcement by the Company of the production of its first Sulphate of Potash from the Mackay Potash Project

as per the final feasibility study.

The  grant  date  fair  value  of  the  performance  rights  above  ranged  between  $0.365  to  $0.510  per  right.  The 
minimum and maximum value of the performance rights yet to be granted is $0 and $4,893,000. The probability 
of achieving the milestones was assessed by management and it was determined that the probability of achieving 
Milestone  A  was  less  likely  than  not  and  less  than  50%  and  as  a  result  $1,330,265  was  reversed  (since  grant 
date).  There  was  no  change  to  the  probability  of  Milestone  B  and  $403,699  was  expensed  in  the  period 
(2021: $1,014,448).  In accordance with AASB 2 Share Based Payments the Company has recognised the fair value 
of the performance rights since grant date, being 15 September 2017. 

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2.4

Long-Term Incentives (Continued) 

ISSUANCE OF NEW RIGHTS 

Holder 

Grant Date 

Number of rights granted 

Milestone 
A(1) 

Milestone 
B(2) 

Bonus Issue  Bonus Issue 

Total 

24 Mar 2022  24 Mar 2022 

% forfeited 
/ 
cancelled in 
year 

Expiry date 

Directors 

R Seville 
M Savich 
B Sampson 
A Pismiris 
Total Directors 
Key management personnel 

T Lyons 

Total key management 
personnel 
Total 

-
400,000 
-
-
400,000 

200,000
400,000
100,000
100,000
800,000 

200,000 
800,000 
100,000 
100,000 
1,200,000 

250,000 

250,000 

500,000 

250,000 

250,000 

500,000 

650,000 

1,050,000 

1,700,000 

-
-
-
-
- 

-

- 

- 

6 months from vesting
6 months from vesting
6 months from vesting
6 months from vesting
- 

6 months from vesting

- 

- 

(1) An ASX announcement by the Company of the commencement of construction at the Mackay Potash Project.
(2) An ASX announcement by the Company of the production of its first Sulphate of Potash from the Mackay Potash Project

as per the final feasibility study.

The new rights were issued as a result of the bonus issue in March 2022. The grant date fair value of the performance 
rights was $0.365 per right. The minimum and maximum value of the performance rights yet to be granted is $0 and 
$620,500. The probability of achieving the milestones was assessed by management and it was determined that the 
probability of achieving Milestone A was less likely than not and less than 50% and as a result there was no expense 
recognised since grant date 24 March 2022. There was no change to the probability of Milestone B and $28,497 was 
expensed in the period. 

Details  of  performance  rights  held  by  key  management  personnel  of  the  Group  during  the  financial  year  are  as 
follows: 

2022 

Directors 

R Seville 
M Savich 
B Sampson 
A Pismiris 

Key management personnel 

T Lyons 
Total 

Held at 
beginning of 
year 

Granted 

Forfeited/ 
expired 

Held at the 
end of year 

Vested at end of year 

1,000,000 
4,000,000 
500,000 
500,000 

200,000 
800,000 
100,000 
100,000 

2,500,000 
8,500,000 

500,000 
1,700,000 

-
-
-
-

-
-

1,200,000
4,800,000
600,000
600,000

3,000,000
10,200,000

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

2.5

Shareholdings of Key Management Personnel 

Shares held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by key management personnel, including their related parties during 
the financial year, were as follows: 

2022 

Directors 

R Seville 
M Savich 
B Sampson 
A Pismiris 

Key Management Personnel 

T Lyons 
Total 

Held at beginning 
of year 

Purchases / other 
acquisitions 

Sales / other 
disposals 

Held at the end 
of year 

377,193 
9,910,000 
1,600,000 
4,500,000 

2,031,045 
18,418,238 

178,295 
1,982,000 
320,000 
900,000 

406,209 
3,786,504 

-
-
-
-

-
-

555,488
11,892,000
1,920,000
5,400,000

2,437,254
22,204,742

2.6

Transactions and Balances with Key Management Personnel and Their 

Related Parties 

During the period $96,000 of fees were paid to Lexcon Services Pty Ltd (2021: $96,000) and $8,000 was payable for 
professional services provided by Mr Pismiris as Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary (2021: $8,000). 

There were no other related party transactions with other key management personnel of the Group for the year 
ended 30 June 2022 (2021: Nil). 

All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates. 

-END OF REMUNERATION REPORT- 

This report is made with a resolution of the directors: 

Mark Savich 

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director 

Perth 

14 September 2022 

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Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive 
Income

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 June

For The Year Ended 30 June

The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying 
notes.

The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statement of Changes In Equity

Consolidated Statement of Changes In Equity
For The Year Ended 30 June

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For The Year Ended 30 June

Notes to the 
             Consolidated 
Financial 
Statements 

The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

1.

Reporting Entity

Agrimin Limited (the ‘Company’) is a for profit company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia 
whose  shares  are  publicly  traded  on  the  Australian  Securities  Exchange  (‘ASX’).  The  consolidated  financial report 
comprises  the  Company  and  its  wholly  owned  subsidiaries  (referred  to  as  the  ‘Group’  and  individually  as  ‘Group 
Entities’).  Agrimin  Limited  is  primarily  involved  in  the  mineral  exploration  and  development  of  potash  projects  in 
Western Australia. The address of the registered office is 2C Loch Street, Nedlands, Perth, WA, 6009.

The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 14 September 2022.

2.

(a)

Basis of Preparation
Basis of Preparation

The consolidated financial statements of the Group are general purpose financial statements for the year ended 30 
June 2022 prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the 
Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001. 

The consolidated financial statements of Agrimin Limited also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards 
(IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on historical cost basis and are presented in Australian 
dollars which is the functional currency of all entities in the Group.

Under the equity method of accounting, the investments are initially recognised at fair value and adjusted thereafter 
to recognise the Group’s share of the post-acquisition profit or losses of the investee in the consolidated statement 
of comprehensive income. 

The financial statements of the associate are prepared for the same reporting period as the Group. Where necessary, 
adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group. 

After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an impairment 
loss on its investment in its associate. An impairment loss is measured by comparing the recoverable amount of its 
investment to the carrying amount. An impairment loss is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive 
income and is reversed if there has been a favourable change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable 
amount. 

(e)

Segment reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner that is consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief 
operating decision maker, which has been identified by the Group as the Chief Executive Officer and other members 
of the Board of Directors. The Group operates only in one reportable segment being predominantly in the area of 
mineral exploration and development in Western Australia. 

(f)

Estimates and judgements

The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires 
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. The areas involving 
higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial 
statements are:

The  accounting  policies  adopted  in  the  preparation  of  this  consolidated  financial  report  have  been  consistently 
applied to all periods presented, unless otherwise stated.

(i)

Recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure and pre-license
exploration expenditure

(b)

Adoption of new and revised accounting standards

In the year ended 30 June 2022, the Company adopted all new and revised Accounting Standards and Interpretations 
issued by the AASB that are relevant to its operations and effective from 1 July 2021. It has been determined that 
there is a no material impact from the adoption of new and revised Accounting Standards and Interpretations. 

(c)

Going concern

This consolidated financial report has been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes continuity of normal 
business activities and the realisation of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. 

(d)

Principles of consolidation

(i)

Subsidiaries

A  subsidiary  is  an  entity  controlled  by  the  Group.  The  Group  controls  an  entity  when  the  Group  is  exposed  to, 
or  has  rights  to,  variable  returns  from  its  involvement  with  the  entity  and  has  the  ability  to  affect  those  returns 
through its power to direct the activities of the entity. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are included in the 
consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. They are 
deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. 
Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the transferred 
asset. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies 
adopted by the Group.

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the Group.

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction.

(ii)

Investments in equity accounted investees

An  associate  is  an  entity  over  which  the  Group  has  significant  influence  but  not  control  or  joint  control.  This  is 
generally the case where the Group has significant voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted for using 
the equity method of accounting, after initially being recognised at cost.

The future recoverability of capitalised exploration expenditure and pre-license exploration expenditure is dependent 
on a number of factors, including whether the Group decides to exploit the related lease itself or, if not, whether it 
successfully recovers the related exploration and evaluation asset and pre-license exploration expenditure through 
sale.

Factors that could impact the future recoverability include the level of reserves and resources, future technological 
changes which could impact the cost of mining, future legal changes (including changes to environmental restoration 
obligations) and changes to commodity prices.

To  the  extent  that  capitalised  exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure  and  pre-license  exploration  expenditure  is 
determined not to be recoverable in the future, profits and net assets will be reduced in the period in which this 
determination is made.

In addition, exploration and evaluation is capitalised if activities in the area of interest have not yet reached a stage 
that permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves. To the 
extent it is determined in the future that this capitalised expenditure should be written off, profits and net assets will 
be reduced in the period in which this determination is made.

(ii)

Provision for rehabilitation

The Group records the present value of estimated costs of legal and constructive obligations to restore operating 
locations in the period in which the obligation is incurred. The nature of restoration activities includes dismantling 
and removing structures, rehabilitating mines, dismantling operating facilities, closure of plant and waste sites and 
restoration, reclamation and revegetation of affected areas. 

In determining an appropriate level of provision, consideration is given to the expected future costs to be incurred 
and timing of these expected future costs. The ultimate cost of decommissioning and restoration is uncertain and 
costs can vary in response to many factors including changes to the relevant legal requirements, the emergence of 
new restoration techniques or experience at other similar mine-sites. The expected timing of expenditure can also 
change, for example in response to changes in reserves or to production rates. Changes to any of the estimates are 
applied prospectively by recognising an adjustment to the rehabilitation liability. 

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2.

Basis of Preparation (Continued)

(f)

Estimates and judgements (continued)

(iii)

Lease

In determining whether the Group’s contracts contain, or are, leases, management must use judgment in assessing 
whether the contract provides the customer with the right to substantially all of the economic benefits from the use 
of the asset during the lease term and whether the customer obtains the right to direct the use of the asset during 
the lease term. For those agreements considered to contain, or be, leases, further judgment is required to determine 
the lease term by assessing whether termination or extension options are reasonably certain to be exercised. That 
is, the Group considers all relevant factors that create economic incentive for it to exercise the renewal.

(iv)

Share based payments

The  Group  measures  the  cost  of  equity  settled  transactions  with  employees  by  reference  to  the  fair  value  of  the 
equity instrument at the date at which they are granted. The fair value was determined to be the market value of the 
Group’s shares at grant date. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to the equity-settled share based 
payments would have no impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting 
period but may impact profit or loss and equity.

(v)

Employee benefit provision

The liability for employee benefits expected to be settled more than 12 months from the reporting date are recognised 
and measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made in respect of all employees at the 
reporting date. In determining the present value of the liability, estimates of attrition rates and pay increases through 
promotion and inflation have been taken into account.

(g)

Determination of fair values

A number of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value for both financial 
and non-financial assets and liabilities. When measuring fair value of an asset or liability, the Group uses market 
observable data as far as possible.

The fair value of an asset or liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when 
pricing  the  asset  or  liability,  assuming  that  market  participants  act  in  their  best  economic  interest.  A  fair  value 
measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic benefits 
by using the asset in the highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset 
in its highest and best use.

Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation 
techniques as follows:

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Level 1 – quoted (unadjusted) market price in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 – valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is
directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3 – valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement
is unobservable.

If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or liability might be categorised in different levels of the fair 
value  hierarchy,  then  the  fair  value  measurement  is  categorised  in  its  entirety  in  the  same  level  of  the  fair  value 
hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.

(h)

Finance income

Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested. Interest income is recognised as it accrues in profit or 
loss, using the effective interest method which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts over 
the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset.

(i)

Finance costs

Finance costs comprise of interest expense on lease liabilities and the unwinding of the discount on provisions.

(j)

Income Tax

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current and deferred taxes are recognised in profit or loss 
except to the extent that they relate to a business combination, or items recognised directly in equity, or in other 
comprehensive income.

Current  tax  is  the  expected  tax  payable  or  receivable  on  the  taxable  income  or  loss  for  the  year,  using  tax  rates 
enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous 
years.

(i)

Deferred Tax

Deferred  tax  is  recognised  in  respect  of  temporary  differences  between  the  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and 
liabilities  for  financial  reporting  purposes  and  the  amounts  used  for  taxation  purposes.  Deferred  tax  is  not 
recognised for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that 
is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, and differences relating 
to  investments  in  subsidiaries  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  they  will  not  reverse  in  the  foreseeable 
future.  In  addition, deferred tax is not recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on the recognition of 
goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences 
when  they  reverse,  based  on  the  laws  that  have  been  enacted  or  substantively  enacted  by  the  reporting  date. 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and 
assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different 
tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities 
will be realised simultaneously.

A  deferred  tax  asset  is  recognised  for  unused  tax  losses,  tax  credits  and  deductible  temporary  differences to  the 
extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilised. Deferred tax 
assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related 
tax benefit will be realised.

The Company and its wholly-owned Australian resident entities are part of a tax-consolidated group. All members 
of the tax-consolidated group are taxed as a single entity. The head company within the tax-consolidated group is 
Agrimin Limited.

(k)

Impairment of non-financial assets

Non-financial  assets  are  reviewed  for  impairment  at  each  reporting  date  to  determine  if  events  or  changes  in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. 

An  impairment  loss  is  recognised  for  the  amount  by  which  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  exceeds  its  recoverable 
amount.  The  recoverable  amount  is  the  higher  of  an  asset’s  fair  value  less  costs  of  disposal  and  value  in  use. 
For  the  purposes  of  assessing  impairment,  assets  are  consolidated  at  the  lowest  levels  for  which  there  are 
separately  identifiable  cash  inflows  which  are  largely  independent  of  the  cash  inflows  from  other  assets  (cash-
generating  units).  Non-financial  assets  that  have  been  impaired  are  reviewed  for  possible  reversal  of  the 
impairment at each reporting date.

(l)

Current and non-current classification

Assets  and  liabilities  are  presented  in  the  statement  of  financial  position  based  on  current  and  non-current 
classification.

An  asset  is  classified as  current  when:  it  is  either  expected  to  be  realised  or  intended  to  be  sold  or  consumed  in 
the consolidated entity’s normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be 
realised within 12 months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from 
being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are 
classified as non-current.

A  liability  is  classified  as  current  when:  it  is  either  expected  to  be  settled  in  the  consolidated  entity’s  normal 
operating  cycle;  it  is  held  primarily  for  the  purpose  of  trading;  it  is  due  to  be  settled  within  12  months  after  the 
reporting  period;  or  there  is  no  unconditional  right  to  defer  the  settlement  of  the  liability  for  at  least  12  months 
after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current.

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2.

Basis of Preparation (Continued)

(m)

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term 
highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate 
items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.

The gain or loss on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined by comparing the proceeds 
from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and is recognised net within other income/
other expenses in profit or loss.

(n)

Deposits

(i)

Depreciation and amortisation

The deposits comprised of prepaid tenement rents and prepaid miscellaneous licence rents. 

The annual rents paid to the Western Australian Department of Mines Industry Regulations and Safety (DMIRS) in 
advance when application for tenements and miscellaneous licences  was made during the year. These amounts are 
held in trust by the DMIRS pending the grant of the tenements and miscellaneous licences and are refundable if for 
any reason the tenements do not get granted. 

The deposits are classified as current assets.

(o)

Exploration and evaluation assets

Exploration and evaluation costs are capitalised as exploration and evaluation assets on an area of interest basis. 
Such costs comprise net direct costs, research and development expenditure and an appropriate portion of related 
overhead  expenditure,  but  do  not  include  general  overheads  or  administrative  expenditure  not  having  a  specific 
connection with a particular area of interest. Costs incurred before the Group has obtained the legal right to explore 
an area of interest are recognised in profit or loss. 

An exploration and evaluation asset is only recognised if the right to the area of interest is current and either:

•

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the  expenditure  is  expected  to  be  recouped  through  successful  development  and  exploitation  of  an  area  of
interest, or by its sale; or
activities  in  the  area  of  interest  have  not,  at  the  reporting  date,  reached  a  stage  which  permits  a  reasonable
assessment  of  the  existence  or  otherwise  of  economically  recoverable  reserves,  and  active  and  significant
operations in or in relation to the area of interest are continuing.

Accumulated costs in respect of areas of interest are recognised in profit or loss when the above criteria do not apply 
or when the directors assess that the carrying value may exceed the recoverable amount. 

Once a development decision has been taken, all past and future exploration and evaluation expenditure in respect 
of the area of interest is aggregated within costs of development. The aggregated cost is first tested for impairment 
and  then  reclassified  from  exploration  and  evaluation  assets  to  mining  property  and  development  assets  within 
property, plant and equipment. The costs of a productive area are amortised over the life of the area of interest to 
which such costs relate on the production output basis.

Exploration  and  evaluation  assets  are  assessed  for  impairment  if  sufficient  data  exists  to  determine  technical 
feasibility  and  commercial  viability,  and  facts  and  circumstances  suggest  that  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset 
exceeds the recoverable amount. Such indicators of impairment include the following:

•

•

•

•

the right to explore has expired during the period or will expire in the near future and is not expected to be
renewed;
substantive expenditure on further exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in the specific area is
neither budgeted nor planned;
exploration and evaluation in the specific area has not led to the discovery of commercially viable quantities of
mineral resources and the entity has decided to discontinue such activities in the specific area; or
sufficient data exists to indicate that the carrying amount of the asset is unlikely to be recovered in full from
successful development or by sale even if development in the specific area is likely to proceed.

For  the  purpose  of  impairment  testing,  exploration  and  evaluation  assets  are  allocated  to  cash-generating  units 
consistent with exploration activity. The cash generating units are not larger than the areas of interest.

(p)

Property, plant and equipment

Items  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  are  measured  at  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  accumulated 
impairment losses.

Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. 

Depreciation is calculated over the depreciable amount, which is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted 
for cost, less its residual value.

Depreciation is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an 
item of property, plant and equipment since this most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the 
future economic benefits embodied in the asset. Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term 
and their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term. 

Depreciation and amortisation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and 
adjusted if appropriate.

(q)

Right of use asset

The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e. the date the underlying asset 
is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment 
losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right of use assets includes the amount 
of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred and lease payments made at or before the commencement 
date less any lease incentives received. Unless the Group is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased 
asset at the end of the lease term, the recognised assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of 
its estimated useful life and lease term. Right of use assets are assessed for impairment.

(r)

Other assets

Pre-license exploration expenditure relates to the purchase of exploration data where the related exploration license 
is yet to be granted, is brought to account as an asset at its cost of acquisition if it gives rise to proprietary information 
that the Group can control.

(s)

Trade and other payables

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial 
year and which are unpaid.  They are recognised initially at fair value net of directly attributable transaction costs. 
Due  to  their  short-term  nature  they  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  and  are  not  discounted.    The  amounts  are 
unsecured and are usually paid withing 30 days of recognition.

(t)

Employee benefits

Employee benefits are expensed in the profit or loss and provisions are made for benefits accumulated as a result 
of employees rendering services up to the reporting date. These benefits include wages and salaries, annual leave, 
long service leave and related on costs such as superannuation, worker’s compensation and payroll tax. The Group’s 
superannuation is a defined contribution plan under which fixed contributions are made to a superannuation fund 
with no further legal or constructive obligation to pay.

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2.

Basis of Preparation (Continued)

(t)

Employee benefits (continued)

A liability is recognised for the amount expected to be paid under short-term cash bonus plans if the Group has a 
present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and 
the obligation can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected 
to be paid when the liabilities are settled. 

Other long term employee benefits

The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting 
date are measured at the present value, and expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided 
by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method.  Consideration is given to expected 
future  wage  and  salary  levels,  experience  of  employee  departures  and  periods  of  service.    Expected  future 
payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on corporate bonds with terms to maturity and 
currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash flows. 

(u)

Equity settled transactions

The Group provides benefits to employees (including Directors) and other non-employees of the Group in the form 
of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees and consultants render services in exchange for shares 
or rights over shares (equity-settled transactions). The cost of these equity-settled transactions with employees is 
measured by reference to the fair value at the date at which they are granted. 

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period 
in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully 
entitled to the award (vesting date). 

The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects:

•
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the extent to which the vesting period has expired; and
the number of awards that, in the opinion of the Directors will ultimately vest. This opinion is formed based on
the best available information at balance date. No adjustment is made for the likelihood of market performance
conditions being met as the effect of these conditions is included in the determination of fair value at grant date.

No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is only conditional 
upon a market condition.  Where an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of 
cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award 
is substituted for the cancelled award; and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the 
cancelled and new award are treated as if they were a modification of the original award.

(v)

Lease liabilities

At  the  commencement  date  of  the  lease,  the  Group  recognises  lease  liabilities  measured  at  the  present  value  of 
lease payments to be made over the lease term except for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. The 
lease payments include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, 
variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate and amounts expected to be paid under residual value 
guarantees. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expense in the 
period on which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.

In  calculating  the  present  value  of  lease  payments,  the  Group  uses  the  incremental  borrowing  rate  at  the  lease 
commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement 
date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments 
made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the 
lease term or a change in the in-substance fixed lease payments.

Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets

The  Group  applies  the  short-term  lease  recognition  exemption  to  its  short-term  leases  that  have  a  lease  term  of 
12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option. It also applies the lease of 
low-value  assets  recognition  exemption  to  leases  of  office equipment  that  are  considered  to  be  low  value.  Lease 
payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis 
over the lease term. 

(w)

Rehabilitation provision

The Group records the present value of estimated costs of legal and constructive obligations to restore operating 
locations  in  the  period  in  which  the  obligation  is  incurred  as  a  result  of  past  events.  The  nature  of  restoration 
activities includes dismantling and removing structures, rehabilitating mines, dismantling operating facilities, closure 
of plant and waste sites and restoration, reclamation and revegetation of affected areas. When the liability is initially 
recognised, the present value of the estimated cost is capitalised by increasing the carrying amount of the related 
mining assets. Over time, the discounted liability is increased for the change in present value based on the discount 
rates that reflect current market assessments and the risks specific to the liability. The periodic unwinding of the 
discount  is  recognised  in  the  statement  of  comprehensive  income  as  a  finance cost.  Additional  disturbances  or 
changes in rehabilitation costs are recognised as additions or charges to the corresponding asset and rehabilitation 
liability when they occur.

(x)

Issued capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options 
are shown in equity as a reduction of the share proceeds received.

(y)

Earnings per share

The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by 
dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of 
ordinary shares outstanding during the year, adjusted for own shares held. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting 
the  profit o r l oss a ttributable t o o rdinary s hareholders a nd t he w eighted a verage n umber o f o rdinary shares 
outstanding, adjusted for own shares held, for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, which comprise 
share options and performance rights granted to employees and agents of the Group. 

(z)

Tax incentives and government grant

The  Group  undertakes  expenditure  on  activities  that  are  categorised  as  eligible  expenditure  under  the  Research 
&  Development  Tax  Incentive  which  is  dependent  upon  certain  criteria  and  may  be  subject  to  a  tax  offset. Such 
government grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attached 
conditions will be complied with. Where a grant is received or receivable in relation to research and development 
costs which have been capitalised, the tax offset shall be deducted from the carrying value of the asset. 

The Group has received a grant under the Australian Federal Government’s Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (“SCRI”). 
The SCRI provides grant funding to Australian businesses in order to address supply chain vulnerabilities for critical 
products or inputs identified in the Sovereign Manufacturing Capability Plan. The grant is to subsidise the Front End 
Engineering Design (FEED) works for the Mackay Potash Project. Where a grant is received or receivable in relation 
to FEED costs which have been capitalised, the grant amount shall be deducted from the carrying value of the asset.

(aa) 

Goods and services tax

Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the 
amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In these circumstances, the GST is recognised 
as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.

Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or 
payable to, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is included as a current asset or liability in the statement of financial 
position.

Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising 
from investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are classified as operating 
cash flows.

(bb) 

Financial assets

Financial assets are classified in four categories:

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Financial assets at amortised cost;
Financial assets at fair value through OCI with recycling of cumulative gains and losses (debt instruments);
Financial  assets  designated  at  fair  value  through  OCI  with  no  recycling  of  cumulative  gains  and  losses  upon
derecognition (equity instruments); and
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss.

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Basis of Preparation (Continued)

2.
(bb)     Financial assets (continued)

(i)

Financial assets at amortised cost

This  category  is  the  most  relevant  to  the  Group.  The  Group  measures  financial  assets  at  amortised  cost  if  both  the 
following conditions are met:

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The  financial  asset  is  held  within  a  business  model  with  the  objective  to  hold  financial  assets  in  order  to  collect
contractual cash flows; and
The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of
principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured using the effective interest rate (EIR) method and are 
subject to impairment. Interest received is recognised as part of finance income in comprehensive income. Gains and 
losses are recognised in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised, modified or impaired.

(ii)

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets that do not meet the criteria for amortised cost are measured at fair value through profit and loss.

(iii)

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets carried at amortised cost requires an expected credit loss model to be applied. The expected credit 
loss model requires the Group to account for expected credit losses and changes in those expected credit losses at 
each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk since initial recognition of the financial asset. Due to the short-term 
nature of the receivables, the Group measures the loss allowance based on lifetime expected credit loss (ECL). ECL’s are 
based on the difference between contractual cashflows due in accordance with the contract and all the Group expects 
to receive. The shortfall is then discounted at an approximation to the asset’s original effective interest rate.

3.

Administrative Expenses

4.

Income Tax

The deductible temporary differences and tax losses do not expire under current tax legislation. Deferred tax asset 
have  not  been  recognised  in  respect  of  these  items  because  it  is  not  probable  that  future  taxable  profits  will  be 
available against which the Group can utilise the benefits.

5.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.

Short-term deposits are made for varying periods of between one day to three months, refer to note 21.

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6.

Other Receivables

9.

Right of Use Asset

7.

Exploration and Evaluation Assets

The carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation assets at 30 June 2022 relates to the exploration capitalised 
on the Mackay Potash Project and the Lake Auld Potash Project.

At 30 June 2022, the Group assessed the carrying amount of the assets for impairment. No impairment triggers were 
present (2021: Nil).

At 30 June 2022, the Group assessed the carrying amount of the right of use asset for impairment. No impairment 
triggers were present (2021: Nil).

10.

Investment in Associate

Interests in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Information relating to associates 
that are material to the Group are set out below:

8.

Property, Plant and Equipment

On 1 October 2020, the Group ceased to control its 40% subsidiary Tali Resources Pty Ltd due to a change in voting 
rights and as a result, the entity was deconsolidated. 

The Group accounts it as investment asset and the carrying amount is increased or reduced by its share of profit or 
loss for the period. The Group’s share of profit/(loss) during the financial year is $12,875 (2021: ($11,814)). 

At 30 June 2022 the Group assessed the carrying amount of the investment for impairment.  No impairment triggers 
were present. (2021: Nil).

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11.

Other Assets

Employee benefits relate to the balance of annual leave and long service leave accrued by the Group’s employees. 
Recognition and measurement criteria have been disclosed in note 2.

During the period, the Group assessed its legal and constructive obligation relating to the rehabilitation provision 
to restore the operating location to its original condition. The estimated costs of rehabilitation have decreased by 
$47,299 to $739,409 (2021: $786,708).

14.

Lease Liabilities

The Lake Auld project comprises the broader package of Exploration Licences under application by the Group in the 
Lake Auld and Percival Lakes area. Expenditure will be transferred to exploration and evaluation expenditure upon 
granting of exploration licenses by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. 

At  30  June  2022,  the  Group  assessed  the  carrying  amount  of  its  pre-licence  expenditure  and  option  payment  for 
impairment. No impairment triggers were present (2021: Nil).

12.

Trade and Other Payables

The office lease has been classified as a current liability as the lease is due for renewal in February 2023. 
Amounts recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income:

13.

Provisions

15.

Share Capital

The cash outflow for leases during the period amounts to $117,526 (2021: $115,529).

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15.

Share Capital (Continued)

17.

Statement of Cash Flows

(a)

Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities

All issued shares are fully paid.

The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one 
vote per share at meetings of the Company. All shares rank equally with regards to the Company’s residual assets.

16.

Reserves

(b)

Non-cash financing and investing activities

There were no non-cash investing activities for the year ended 30 June 2022 (2021: Nil).

18.

Loss Per Share

(a)

Reconciliation of loss

Share based payment reserve

Performance related remuneration

Details of performance rights held by the Group during the financial year are as follows:

(b)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator

(1) During the year 2,330,000 additional rights were granted due to the bonus issue.

The  Group  will  re-assess  the  probability  of  achieving  the  performance  condition  at  each  reporting  date.  If  the 
probability falls below 50% the Group will determine whether the previous expense recognised shall be reversed. 
Performance securities are granted under a service condition whereby the grantee must be employed by the Group 
at the time the performance securities vest. If an employee leaves prior to the vesting date, the share-based payment 
previously recognised will be reversed on the date employment is terminated.

The probability of achieving the milestones was assessed by management and it was determined that the probability 
of achieving Milestone A was less likely than not and less than 50% and as a result $1,808,112 was reversed (since 
grant date). There was no change to the probability of Milestone B and $537,077 was expensed in the period (2021: 
$1,182,282). The reversal of Milestone A is to reflect the fair value in the account and it does not constitute cancellation 
of the rights. 

There were no unlisted options outstanding at balance date (2021: Nil). There were 13,980,000 performance rights 
(2021: 11,650,000) as at balance date. These have been excluded from the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares calculation as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. As a result, the diluted loss per share is equal to the 
basic loss per share.

19.

Commitments

(a)

Exploration commitments

As a condition of retaining right to explore its mining tenements, the Group is required to pay an annual rental and 
incur a minimum level of expenditure for each tenement. 

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19.

Commitments (Continued)

Outstanding exploration commitments are as follows:

The Group has no expenditure commitments on mining tenements which have not been granted (2021: Nil).

20.

Contingencies

The Group had no contingent assets or liabilities at reporting date (2021: Nil).

21.

Financial Risk Management

The Group’s activities expose it to market, liquidity and credit risks arising from its financial instruments. 

The Group’s management of financial risk is aimed at ensuring net cash flows are sufficient to meet all its financial 
commitments and maintain the capacity to fund its exploration and evaluation activities, which primarily relate to 
the Mackay Potash Project. The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of 
the risk management framework. Management monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations 
of the Group through regular reviews of risk.

Market (including interest rate risk), liquidity and credit risks arise in the normal course of business. These risks are 
managed under Board approved treasury processes and transactions.

The principal financial instruments as at reporting date include cash, other receivables (excludes net GST receivables 
and fuel tax credits), deposits, payables and lease liabilities.

This  note  presents  information  about  exposures  to  the  above  risks,  the  objectives,  policies  and  processes  for 
measuring and managing risk, and the management of capital.

(b)

Liquidity risk

The Group manages liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and ensuring sufficient 
cash is available to meet the current and future commitments of the Group. Due to the nature of the Group’s activities, 
being mineral exploration and evaluation, the Group does not have ready access to credit facilities, with the primary 
source of funding being equity raisings.

The Board of Directors constantly monitors the state of equity markets in conjunction with the Group’s current and 
future funding requirements, with a view to initiating appropriate capital raisings as required. 

The financial liabilities of the Group are confined to trade and other payables and lease liabilities. Trade and other 
payables are non-interest bearing and are due within 12 months of the reporting date. Lease liabilities are interest 
bearing and are payable within 1 to 2 years.

(c)

Credit risk

Exposure to credit risk

The carrying amount of financial assets represent the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure to credit 
risk at the reporting date was:

(1)

Excludes net GST receivable and fuel tax credits

The Group’s significant concentration of credit risk is cash, which is held with major Australian Banks with Aa3 credit 
rating  and  accordingly  the  credit  risk  exposure  is  minimal.  Deposits  are  held  by  DMIRS  a  reputable  government 
institution.

(a)

Market risk – Interest rate risk

(d)

Fair values

The Group is exposed to movements in market interest rates on cash. The Group’s policy is to monitor the interest 
rate yield curve out to six months to ensure a balance is maintained between liquidity of cash assets and the interest 
rate return. The entire cash balance for the Group of $6,814,774 (2021: $5,477,457) is subject to interest rate risk. The 
interest rate profile of the Group’s interest-bearing financial instruments at the reporting date was:

The current term deposits, receivables and payables carrying values approximate their fair values due to the short 
term-maturities of these instruments.

(e)

Capital management

The Board’s policy is to preserve a strong capital base and maintain investor and equity market confidence in order 
to sustain the Group’s exploration and evaluation activities and supporting functions.
The capital structure of the Group consists of equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, comprising issued 
capital, reserves and retained earnings.

There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the year.

Sensitivity analysis

At 30 June 2022, if the interest rates had changed by +/- 80 basis points from the weighted average rate for the period 
with  all  other  variables  held  constant,  post  tax  loss  for  the  Group  would  have  been  $54,046  higher/lower  (2021: 
$43,348)  as  a  result  of  the  lower/higher  interest  income  from  cash  and  cash  equivalents.  The  sensitivity  analysis 
performed was based on rates available to the Group which management have assessed as being reasonable.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

22.

Related Party Transactions

Key management personnel compensation

24.

Parent Entity Information

The following information relates to the parent entity, Agrimin Limited.  The information presented here has been 
prepared using accounting policies consistent with those presented in note 2.

(a)

Transactions with directors, director related entities and other related parties

During the period $96,000 of fees were paid to Lexcon Services Pty Ltd (2021: $96,000) and $8,000 was payable for 
professional services provided by Mr Pismiris as Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary (2021: $8,000).

All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

23.

Subsidiaries
Interest in subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities and results of the following subsidiary in 
accordance with accounting policy:

The proportion of ownership interest is equal to the proportion of voting power held.

The carrying amount of all financial instruments is approximate to their fair values at 30 June 2022 and 2021.

25.

Remuneration of Auditors

During the year, the following fees were paid or were payable to the auditor of the Company, its related practices 
and non-related audit firms:

26.

Events After the Reporting Period

There were no events after the reporting date. 

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Directors’ Declaration

Directors’ Declaration

In the opinion of the directors of Agrimin Limited (‘the Company’):

1.

the financial statements and notes set out on pages 35 to 60  are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,
including:

(a) complying with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

(b) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2022 and of its performance for

the year ended on that date; and

2.

3.

the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board disclosed in note 2.

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become
due and payable.

The directors have been given the declarations by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Commercial Officer required 
by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

Mark Savich

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Perth

14 September 2022

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Shareholders’ Information 

Shareholders’ Information 

ASX Additional Information

a)

Distribution of Member Holdings

The distribution schedule of the number of holders in each class of equity security as at 22 August 2022:

There are 159 shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of shares.

b)

Twenty Largest Shareholders

c)

Substantial Shareholders

The  names  of  substantial  shareholders  who  have  notified  the  Company  in  accordance  with  section  671B  of  the 
Corporations Act 2001 are:

d)

Voting Rights

All shares carry one vote per share without restriction.

Shares on issue as at 22 August 2022 is: 287,352,486.

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Agrimin Limited 
ABN: 15 122 162 396
2C Loch Street
Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009
Telephone: +61 8 9389 5363

www.agrimin.com.au