Athene Holding Ltd.
Annual Report 2022

Plain-text annual report

a Athen Resources Limited ABN 69 113 758 900 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2022 CONTENTS Company information Directors’ Report Auditor’s Independence Declaration Statement of Comprehensive Income Statement of Financial Position Statement of Changes in Equity Statement of Cash Flows Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Directors’ Declaration Independent Auditor’s Report Shareholder Details Interest in Mining Tenements Corporate Governance Statement 3 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 37 38 42 44 44 Athena Resources Limited Page 2 COMPANY INFORMATION ABN Directors Secretary Registered Office Postal Address Share Registry Auditor Bankers 69 113 758 900 E W Edwards H W Wai P J Newcomb E W Edwards (Executive Director) (Non-executive Director) (Non-executive Director) 21 Millstream Rise Hillarys, Western Australia 6025 Telephone: Email: +61 448 895 664 ahn@athenaresources.com.au 21 Millstream Rise Hillarys, Western Australia 6025 Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd Level 11, 172 St Georges Terrace Perth, Western Australia 6000 Telephone: Facsimile: +61 8 9323 2000 +61 8 9323 2033 HLB Mann Judd (WA Partnership) Level 4, 130 Stirling Street Perth, Western Australia 6000 Telephone: Facsimile: +61 8 9227 7500 +61 8 9227 7533 Westpac Banking Corporation 109 St Georges Terrace Perth, Western Australia 6000 Securities Exchange Listing Athena Resources Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (Home Exchange – Perth) ASX Code: AHN Website www.athenaresources.com.au Athena Resources Limited Page 3 DIRECTORS’ REPORT DIRECTORS’ REPORT Your Directors submit their report on the consolidated entity consisting of Athena Resources Limited (“Athena” or “the Company”) and its controlled entities (“Group”) for the financial year ended 30 June 2022. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS Exploration and Evaluation BYRO INDUSTRIAL MAGNETITE PROJECT – Green Steel In May 2022 Athena announced Board approval to develop the 2004 inferred JORC compliant magnetite Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) to a 2012 JORC compliant Indicated Resource. • Encryption drilling at the FE1 Resource was planned with eleven infill diamond drill holes. Once the MRE is in the Indicated classification the Company will be in a position to convert the resource to Probable Mineral Reserve. • The Company is on a scheduled path to complete the indicated MRE and move forward to development of the Company’s Project Feasibility Study, (PFS) within 2022. Through pilot processing trials Athena can reliably produce bulk concentrate at the FE1 Inferred resource to be divided into two categories, a High Purity magnetite, (HPFe), product 71.5%Fe < 72%Fe, and a Super Purity magnetite, (SPFe), product >72%Fe. (Announced on 16 April 2018 and 18 September 2018). These iron grades are equalled by few mines in the world and among the highest purity reported in Australia. The FE1 magnetite resource is a boutique resource identified as Globally unique through comprehensive development including metallurgy, ore characterisation and engineered processing design over the last ten years. The unique nature of the Byro magnetite concentrate puts the product at the forefront of supply to current premium industrial processes and supply to high purity “Green Steel” production of the uppermost grade and purity available. Engineering design following pilot trials demonstrate supply of magnetite concentrate can be achieved with low capital expenditure using industry standard processing within an economic transport corridor through to the Port of Geraldton, an established iron ore export port, to global markets hungry for high grade – low impurity feed stock. Blast furnaces, with fossil fuel-based energy and coking coal for reduction of the oxide account for 70% of world steel production and produce >7% of total global CO2 emissions. Reduction of iron ore (iron oxide) is responsible for the bulk of CO2 emission in the industry. Steel production is going through a revolutionary shift to low impurity - low CO2 emission production, now commonly known as “Green Steel”. In July 2022 Athena announced completion of the infill resource drilling program. The completion of drilling and preliminary data acquisition is a key component in the development of the Byro magnetite resource with many milestones already completed. The infill program supports major steps including grant of mining leases, native title mining agreement, thorough metallurgy repeated in Australia and China, process engineering design, Main Roads WA approved transport corridor, hydrology studies, advanced environmental studies and exploration drilling of supporting satellite ore bodies. Athena Resources Limited Page 4 DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) The program was designed by the Company in consultation with Entech Pty Ltd who have been appointed to undertake the Mineral Resource Estimation (MRE). The program was designed to satisfy the identified data gaps required to lift the resource from an inferred to indicated resource including required geotechnical data for pit optimization for the PFS. The infill program consisted of 11 RC pre-collars followed by 11 diamond tails for solid core recovery and 3 standalone RC holes. Several holes were drilled twinning historic holes. Data from the twinned holes will be used to fulfill data gaps required by the 2012 JORC Code and define variability within the ore body while extending the modelled block to the west and to a depth of 200m. BYRO BASE METALS PROJECT During the year Reverse Cycle (RC) drilling programs were completed at five target areas within the Milly Milly and Moonborough Intrusions. Completion of drilling and drilling details were announced on the ASX Platform on 18 October 2021. The drilling programs included a total of 2,096m of RC drilling for a total of 13 holes. Samples from drilling were compiled and sent to Intertek Laboratories. Milly Milly Intrusion (Cu/Ni/PGE) On 3 May 2022 Athena announced the preliminary results from the Milly Milly Target Areas. Study works included lithological logging, cross-sectional interpretation, and assay results. Highlights and findings from these works include. Discovery of high-grade graphite seams from successful target drilling of an MLTEM conductor from hole AHRC0096 at Milly Milly within Area 2. Graphite Intersections include • 3m @ 4.83%C from 102m including 1m @ 13.02%C from 103m, • 3m @ 3.16%C from 107m including 1m @ 5.28%C from108m, • 2m @ 1.68%C from 120m including 1m @ 2.22%C from120m. Confirmation that lithology within the Conduit Target in Area 3 is a high MgO olivine dunite and directly related to the main Milly Milly intrusion. Nickel Intersection includes • 11m @ 0.46%Ni from 9m including 1m @ 0.82%Ni from 12m. Discovery of a new package of prospective rock types in close proximity to the recently refined gravity anomaly within Area 2 at Milly Milly. • The new package includes felsic -intermediate and ultramafic rock types. • The sequence is not directly associated with the main Milly Milly intrusion and may represent an eruptive sequence. Athena Resources Limited Page 5 DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) Moonborough Intrusion (Cu/Ni/PGE) In March 2022 Athena announced the assay results from the Moonborough Intrusion. Study works included lithological logging, cross-sectional interpretation, thin section petrology and XRD scanning and assay results. Highly encouraging copper and PGE results include the following: AHRC0100: 6m @ 0.32%Cu from 19m, including 1m @ 0.57%Cu, 191ppb Pd, 30ppb Pt from 22m and 3m @ 0.230g/t Au from 21m including 1m @ 0.317g/t Au from 23m. AHRC0101: 1m @ 0.39%Cu from 58m, including 0.5m @ 0.62% Cu, 0.28g/t Au, 150 ppb Pd, 50ppb Pt from 58.5m in AHRC0101, within a broad zone of 35m @ 555.9ppm Cu from 46m, AHRC0106: 18m @ 487.95 ppm Cu from 0m 36m @ 61.36 ppb 3PGE (Pd, Pt, Au) from 0m The northern gabbro within the Moonborough Intrusion is more extensive than previously mapped. It thickens, plunges and is open to the northwest. Xray Diffraction analysis, (XRD), was completed on a small sample of drill cuttings from Moonborough. XRD results imply the gabbro assemblage contains two phases, a non-mineralized calcic amphibole phase and a mineralised pyroxene gabbro phase. It is interpreted as a result of a series of magma pulses differentiated by variable geochemistry from a deep magma source, similar to the emplacement of economic layered intrusions in similar tectonic environments. Thin section petrology has confirmed that the disseminated ores within the mineralized pyroxene lens comprise of bornite (Cu), chalcopyrite (Cu), and ilmenite (Ti). Detailed results of activities and discussion thereon are contained in our Quarterly Activities Reports which are available on our website www.athenaresources.com.au. Corporate Share Capital During the year, and after shareholder approval was granted at the General Meeting held on 30 July 2021, the Company issued 70,900,000 shares to Directors and Officers to settle fee arrears in the amount of $567,200. The fully underwritten Entitlements Issue was also concluded, raising a total before costs of $2,888,270 for the issue of 105,319,945 entitlement shares and 255,713,834 shortfall shares. An additional 20,000,000 shares were issued to Goldway Mega Trade for $160,000. Under the Lead Manager Mandate CPS Capital Group Pty Ltd and or its nominees, received 75,000,000 Options, following the successful reinstatement of the Company on ASX. The Options have an expiry term of four years with an exercise price of $0.02. Shareholder approval for these options was granted on 30 November 2021. These options were issued on 16 February 2022. During the year a number of shares were released from escrow. At the date of this report there were no shares in escrow. Athena Resources Limited Page 6 DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) DIRECTORS The names of directors who held office during or since the end of the year and until the date of this report are as follows. Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated: Name Office Appointed Resigned Edmond William Edwards Hau Wan Wai Peter John Newcomb Frank Robert Knezovic David Colin Wheeler Giuseppe Paolo Graziano Clinton Stash Moxham Executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director 23-09-2022 30-06-2021 30-06-2021 31-05-2022 01-08-2022 31-05-2022 30-09-2022 01-08-2022 30-09-2022 PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY Edmond William Edwards Executive Director and Company Secretary Qualifications Mr Edwards is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia. Experience Mr Edwards has over 45 years of experience in the mining industry in Western Australia. He has previously been Executive Director or Finance Director of a number of listed mining and exploration companies having taken many of these companies through the initial public offering, then exploration, feasibility and finally into production. Interest in Shares 69,378,831 Fully Paid Shares Special Responsibilities Mr Edwards is responsible for the day to day running of the Company with an emphasis on financial and tenement management. Directorships held in listed entities In the 3 years immediately before the end of the financial year Mr Edwards did not serve as a director of any other listed companies. Athena Resources Limited Page 7 DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) Hau Wan Wai Qualifications Non-executive Director BA The University of Regina Canada, Major in Marketing. Experience Mr Wai speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English. He was born and resides in Hong Kong. Mr Wai is also an executive director of Brilliant Glory Industrial Corporation Ltd, the Hong Kong company which is the 100% parent of major shareholder Brilliant Glory Investments Pty Ltd. He has over twenty five years of international trade and relations experience having started his career as a merchandiser. He specialises in management of overseas customers to locate the sourcing of materials for mainland China in many different fields, and especially in Mineral resources. Interest in Shares 49,250,000 Fully Paid Shares Special Responsibilities Mr Wai is responsible for the promotion of the company in Hong Kong and China. Directorships held in listed entities In the 3 years immediately before the end of the financial year Mr Wai did not serve as a director of any other listed companies. Peter John Newcomb Non-executive Director Qualifications Mr Newcomb is a former Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Experience Mr Newcomb has over 45 years professional and commercial experience working in a number of industries and locations including London, Scotland, Singapore and Perth. The majority of his experience over the last twenty years has been in the Resources industry predominantly in Western Australia. Interest in Shares 99,275,000 Fully Paid Shares Special Responsibilities Financial reporting, financial modelling and geospatial databases. Directorships held in listed entities In the 3 years immediately before the end of the financial year Mr Newcomb did not serve as a director of any other listed companies. Athena Resources Limited Page 8 DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the Group during the year was mineral exploration in Australia. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW Review of Operations A review of operations of the Group during the financial year is contained in the Review of Operations section at the start of the Directors’ Report. 2022 $ Consolidated loss\(profit) after income tax for the financial year 547,720 Financial Position At 30 June 2022 the Company has cash reserves of $663,311. Dividends 2021 $ (343) No dividends were paid during the year and no recommendation is made as to dividends. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS In the opinion of the Directors, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group that occurred during the financial year under review not otherwise disclosed in this report or in the consolidated accounts. MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR Except as stated in Note 26, since the end of the financial year under review and the date of this report, there has not arisen any matter, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the directors of the Company, to significantly affect the operations of the consolidated entity, in the current or subsequent financial years. LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS The Company intends to continue its exploration activities with a view to the commencement of mining operations as soon as possible. Further information on likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results of operations have not been included in this report because the Directors believe it would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Company. Athena Resources Limited Page 9 DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS The following table sets out the number of meetings of the Company’s Directors held during the year ended 30 June 2022, and the number of meetings attended by each Director. These meetings included matters relating to the Remuneration and Nomination Committees of the Company. Edmond William Edwards Hau Wan Wai David Colin Wheeler Frank Robert Knezovic Giuseppe Paolo Graziano Number eligible to attend 6 6 6 6 - Number attended 5 6 6 6 - The Company also attended to other Board business via several circular resolutions of the Board. AUDIT COMMITTEE The audit committee was comprised of Executive director Mr E Edwards. During the year ended 30 June 2022, Mr Edwards held two meetings of the Audit Committee. REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each member of the key management personnel of Athena Resources Limited. The following persons acted as directors during or since the end of the financial year: Edmond William Edwards Hau Wan Wai Peter John Newcomb Frank Robert Knezovic David Colin Wheeler Giuseppe Paolo Graziano Clinton Stash Moxham Executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director The Company has no other key management personnel. Resigned Resigned Resigned Resigned The information provided in the remuneration report includes remuneration disclosures that are required under Accounting Standards AASB 124 “Related Party Disclosures”. These disclosures have been transferred from the financial report and have been audited. Remuneration policy The board policy is to remunerate directors at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities. The board determines payment to the directors and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. Independent external advice is sought when required. The maximum aggregate amount of directors’ fees that can be paid is Athena Resources Limited Page 10 DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) subject to approval by shareholders in general meeting, from time to time. Fees for non-executive directors are not linked to the performance of the consolidated entity. However, to align directors’ interests with shareholder interests, the directors are encouraged to hold securities in the company. The company’s aim is to remunerate at a level that will attract and retain high-calibre directors and employees. Company officers and directors are remunerated to a level consistent with the size of the company. All remuneration paid to directors and executives is valued at the cost to the company and expensed. Performance-based remuneration The Company does not pay any performance-based component of remuneration. Details of remuneration for year ended 30 June 2022. Directors’ Remuneration No salaries, commissions, bonuses or superannuation were paid or payable to directors during the year. Remuneration was by way of fees (as detailed below) paid monthly in respect of invoices issued to the Company by the Directors or Companies associated with the Directors in accordance with agreements between the Company and those entities. No other short-term or long-term benefits were provided during the current or prior year. Details of the agreements are set out below. Agreements in respect of cash remuneration of Directors Mr. Edwards is an Executive Director responsible for the financial operations of the Company. The Company has an agreement with Tied Investments Pty Ltd to provide the management services of Mr. Edwards to the Company in relation to its corporate activities on normal commercial terms and conditions. An annual fee of $120,000 excluding GST was paid during the year. Mr. Edwards is a director of Tied Investments Pty Ltd. The Company may terminate the contract by giving six months’ notice. Tied Investments Pty Ltd may terminate by giving six months’ notice The Directors are entitled to reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst on Company business. The total remuneration paid to directors is summarised below: Year ended 30 June 2022 Director Associated Company E W Edwards H W Wai D C Wheeler F R Knezovic G P Graziano Tied Investments Pty Ltd Pathways Corporate Nova Legal * Pathways Corporate ** Fees $ 120,000 - 48,000 44,000 4,000 216,000 Total $ 120,000 - 48,000 44,000 4,000 216,000 * Represents remuneration from 1 July 2021 to 31 May 2022 ** Represents remuneration from 31 May 2022 to 30 June 2022 Athena Resources Limited Page 11 DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) Year ended 30 June 2021 Director Associated Company E W Edwards H W Wai Tied Investments Pty Ltd Fees $ 150,000 - 150,000 Total $ 150,000 - 150,000 Aggregate amounts payable to Directors and their personally related entities. Current Accounts Payable (including GST) Services provided by Director Services provided by related party Loans 2022 $ 2021 $ - - - - 33,000 52,484 40,000 125,484 There were no performance related payments, option or share based payments, superannuation payments or other benefits made during the year. Directors’ Shareholdings in the Company Director E W Edwards Hau Wan Wai D C Wheeler** F R Knezovic * G P Graziano** Balance 1 July 2021 38,128,831 43,000,000 - - - 81,128,831 Balance on appointment Acquired during the year At date of resignation Balance 30 June 2022 - - - - 6,250,000 6,250,000 31,250,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 - 50,000,000 - - - 6,250,000 - 6,250,000 69,378,831 49,250,000 6,250,000 - 6,250,000 131,128,831 resigned 31 May 2022 * ** single holding by Pathways Corporate of which both are Directors The shareholding disclosed for Hau Wan Wai is held in Brilliant Glory Investments Pty Ltd of which Hau Wan Wai is a Director. The Company received no specific feedback on its Remuneration Report at the 2021 Annual General Meeting. End of Remuneration Report Athena Resources Limited Page 12 DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) SHARE OPTIONS As at the date of this report, there were 75,000,000 unlisted options over unissued ordinary shares in the parent entity. The options are exercisable at 2c per share and expire on 15 February 2026. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES The Group has conducted exploration activities on mineral tenements. The right to conduct these activities is granted subject to environmental conditions and requirements. The group aims to ensure a high standard of environmental care is achieved and, as a minimum, to comply with relevant environmental regulations. There have been no known breaches of any of the environmental conditions. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS During the financial year, the Company has given an indemnity or entered into an agreement to indemnity as follows: The Company has entered into agreements with Mr E Edwards to indemnify him against any liability incurred by them as an officer of the Company including costs and expenses of successfully defended legal proceedings. AUDITOR HLB Mann Judd continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. NON-AUDIT SERVICES Our auditors, HLB Mann Judd provided an Independent Limited Assurance Report for inclusion within the Company’s Prospectus during the year at a cost of $7,575. No other Non-Audit services were provided during the year. The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the financial year, by the auditor (or by another another person or firm on the auditor's behalf), is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. • The directors are of the opinion that the services as disclosed in Note 23 to the financial statements do not compromise the external auditor's independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons: • all non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and • none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board, including reviewing or auditing the auditor's own work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for the company, acting as advocate for the company or jointly sharing economic risks and rewards. Athena Resources Limited Page 13 DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION The auditor’s independence declaration as set out on page 15 has been received for the year ended 30 June 2022 and forms part of this directors’ report. PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or any part of those proceedings. The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors. ............................................................... E W EDWARDS Executive Director Dated at Perth this 30th day of September, 2022. Athena Resources Limited Page 14 AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION As lead auditor for the audit of the consolidated financial report of Athena Resources Limited for the year ended 30 June 2022, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: a) the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and b) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Perth, Western Australia 30 September 2022 M R Ohm Partner STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 PROFIT & LOSS Expenses Directors’ remuneration Salaries and employee costs Legal and professional Office and communication Listing and share registry Financial expenses Depreciation Other expenses Note Consolidated 2022 $ 2021 $ 244,000 227,337 144,568 11,304 51,375 41,540 - 68,996 7 150,000 198,272 165,100 15,692 42,563 11,681 1,266 13,191 Total Expenses 789,120 597,765 Recoveries to capitalised exploration 8 (241,400) (205,400) Expenses net of recoveries 547,720 392,365 Other income LOSS/(PROFIT) BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT Income tax benefit 2 4 - (392,708) 547,720 (343) - - NET LOSS/(PROFIT) FOR THE YEAR 547,720 (343) Other comprehensive income - - TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS/(INCOME) FOR THE YEAR 547,720 (343) Basic loss per share (cents per share) 24 0.072 - These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Athena Resources Limited Page 16 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2022 BALANCE SHEET CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Total Current Assets NON-CURRENT ASSETS Note Consolidated 2022 $ 2021 $ 5 6 663,311 232,913 130,031 70,810 896,224 200,841 Plant and equipment Mineral exploration and evaluation 7 8 - 10,965,438 - 9,247,238 Total Non-Current Assets 10,965,438 9,247,238 TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade creditors and accruals Annual leave payable Other liabilities Related party loans 11,861,662 9,448,079 9 10 11 62,120 34,187 424,855 - 214,023 26,345 22,623 40,000 Total Current Liabilities 521,162 302,991 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long service leave provision Total Non-Current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS EQUITY Contributed equity Reserves Accumulated losses TOTAL EQUITY 56,001 49,527 56,001 49,527 577,163 352,518 11,284,499 9,095,561 13 14 12 18,956,665 323,100 (7,995,266) 11,284,499 16,543,107 - (7,447,546) 9,095,561 These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Athena Resources Limited Page 17 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 EQUITY Consolidated Year ended 30 June 2021 Issued Capital $ Reserves $ Accumulated Losses $ Total $ Balance at 1 July 2020 Issue of shares Issue costs Comprehensive income for the year Balance at 30 June 2021 14,944,446 1,656,200 (57,539) - 16,543,107 - - - - - (7,447,889) - - 343 (7,447,546) 7,496,557 1,656,200 (57,539) 343 9,095,561 Year ended 30 June 2022 Balance at 1 July 2021 Issue of shares Issue costs – cash based Issue costs – fair value of options Comprehensive loss for the year Balance at 30 June 2022 16,543,107 3,048,270 (319,112) (315,600) - 18,956,665 - 7,500 - 315,600 - 323,100 (7,447,546) - - (547,720) (7,995,266) 9,095,561 3,055,770 (319,112) - (547,720) 11,284,499 These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Athena Resources Limited Page 18 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 CASH FLOW Note Consolidated 2022 $ 2021 $ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Payments to suppliers Interest received (816,324) - (291,763) 4 Net Cash (Outflow) from Operating Activities 15 (816,324) (291,759) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Payments for mineral exploration and evaluation (1,347,054) (625,202) Net Cash (Outflow) From Investing Activities (1,347,054) (625,202) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issue of shares Repayments of borrowings from related parties Share issue transaction costs 11 3,055,770 (40,000) (319,112) 1,089,000 (60,000) - Net Cash Inflow from Financing Activities 2,696,658 1,029,000 Net increase in cash held 533,280 112,039 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the financial year 130,031 17,992 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 5 663,311 130,031 These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Athena Resources Limited Page 19 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 NOTE 1 – STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Statement of Compliance These consolidated financial statements are general purpose financial statements prepared in including Accounting accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 Interpretations and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) and applicable accounting standards. The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except for the impact of the new standards and interpretations effective 1 July 2021 disclosed below. These accounting policies are consistent with Australian Accounting Standards and with International Financial Reporting Standards. The financial statements were authorised for issue on 30 September 2022. The financial statements comply with Australian Accounting Standards, which include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS). Compliance with AIFRS ensures that the financial report, comprising the financial statements and notes thereto, complies with International Reporting Standards (IFRS). Basis of Preparation This report has been prepared on a historical cost basis. Cost is based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The company is domiciled in Australia and all amounts are presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted. Reporting Basis and Conventions (Going Concern) The financial report has been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assumes the commercial realisation of the future potential of Athena’s assets and the discharge of its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Board considers that Athena is a going concern and recognises that additional funding is required to ensure that it can continue to fund its operations and further develop its mineral exploration and evaluation assets during the twelve-month period from the date of approval of this financial report. The Company has access to the following potential source of funding: • The placement of securities under the ASX Listing Rule 7.1 or otherwise; • An excluded offer pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001; • The sale of assets; or • Deferral of creditors payments Should such funding not be received, or not received on a sufficiently timely basis, there would be a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt as to the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the ordinary course of business, and at the amounts stated in the financial report. Adoption of New and Revised Standards In the year ended 30 June 2022, the directors have reviewed all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to the Group’s operations and effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2021. Athena Resources Limited Page 20 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 It has been determined by the directors that there is no impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised standards and interpretations on the Group’s business and therefore, no change is necessary to Group accounting policies. The directors have also reviewed all new Standards and Interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective for the year ended 30 June 2022. As a result of this review the directors have determined that there is no impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on the Group’s business and, therefore, no change necessary to Group accounting policies. Segment Reporting Operating segments are reported in a manner that is consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker has been identified as the Board of Athena Resources Limited. Accounting Policies (a) Principles of Consolidation A controlled entity is any entity controlled by Athena Resources Limited. Control exists where Athena Resources Limited has the capacity to dominate the decision making in relation to the financial and operating policies of another entity so that the other entity operates with Athena Resources Limited to achieve the objectives of Athena Resources Limited. All controlled entities have a 30 June financial year-end. All intercompany balances and transactions between entities in the consolidated entity, including any unrealised profit or losses, have been eliminated on consolidation. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistencies with those policies applied by the parent entity. Where controlled entities have entered or left the Group during the year, their operating results have been included from the date control was obtained or until the date control ceased. (b) Income Tax The charge for current income tax expenses is based on the profit for the year adjusted for any non-assessable or disallowable items. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or are substantively enacted by the balance date. Deferred tax is accounted for in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amount in the financial statements. No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised, or liability is settled. Deferred tax is credited in the statement of comprehensive income except where it relates to items that may be credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is adjusted directly against equity. Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future tax profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on the assumption that no adverse change will occur in income taxation legislation and the anticipation Athena Resources Limited Page 21 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 that the Group will derive sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the law. (c) Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by Directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows which will be received from the asset’s employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future consolidated benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the statement of comprehensive income during the financial period in which they are incurred. (d) Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including capitalised lease assets, but excluding computers, is depreciated on a reducing balance commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Computers are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives to the consolidated entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: Class of Fixed Asset Plant and Equipment Depreciation Rate 15 – 50% The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and losses are included in the statement of comprehensive income. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation reserve relating to that asset are transferred to accumulated losses. (e) Mineral Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is either written off as incurred or accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. Tenement acquisition costs are initially capitalised. Costs are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be recouped through the successful development of the areas, sale of the respective areas of interest or where activities in the area have not yet reached a stage, which permits reasonable assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves. Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full in the year in which the decision to abandon the areas is made. Athena Resources Limited Page 22 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 When production commences, the accumulated costs for the relevant area of interest are amortised over the life of the area according to the rate of depletion of the economically recoverable reserves. A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest. Restoration, rehabilitation and environmental costs necessitated by exploration and evaluation activities are expensed as incurred and treated as exploration and evaluation expenditure. (f) Impairment of Assets At each reporting date, the Directors review the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the assets, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the statement of comprehensive income. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. (g) Provisions Provisions are recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result, and that outflow can be reliably measured. (h) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. (i) Revenue Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and service tax (GST). (j) Share-based Payments The cost of equity-settled transactions are measured at fair value on grant date. Fair value is independently determined using either the Binomial or Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option, together with non-vesting conditions that do not determine whether the consolidated entity receives the services that entitle the employees to receive payment. No account is taken of any other vesting conditions. (k) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expenses. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST. Athena Resources Limited Page 23 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 (l) Issued Capital Issued and paid up capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the company. Any transaction costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the share proceeds received. (m) Comparative Figures When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. (n) Impairment of Exploration Expenditure The Directors assess impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Group that may lead to impairment of exploration expenditure. In making this assessment, the Directors have considered the existence of any possible indicators of impairment per AASB 6 “Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources”. On the basis of this review, the Directors have not written off any exploration expenditure during the financial year and are satisfied that no impairment is present at 30 June 2022. (o) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the next financial year are discussed below. 1) Exploration and evaluation costs Exploration and evaluation costs have been capitalised on the basis that the consolidated entity will commence commercial production in the future, from which time the costs will be amortised in proportion to the depletion of the mineral resources. Key judgements are applied in considering costs to be capitalised which includes determining expenditures directly related to these activities and allocating overheads between those that are expensed and capitalised. In addition, costs are only capitalised that are expected to be recovered either through successful development or sale of the relevant mining interest. Factors that could impact the future commercial production at the mine include the level of reserves and resources, future technology changes, which could impact the cost of mining, future legal changes and changes in commodity prices. To the extent that capitalised costs are determined not to be recoverable in the future, they will be written off in the period in which this determination is made. Athena Resources Limited Page 24 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 2) Share-based payment transactions The consolidated entity measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using either the Binomial or Black-Scholes model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to 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. NOTE 2 – OTHER INCOME Revenue from non-operating activities Interest received Covid-19 Cash Boost Directors fee arrears written off (net of GST) Total Consolidated 2022 $ 2021 $ - - - - 4 15,795 376,909 392,708 NOTE 3 – LOSS FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAX EXPENSE Expenses Depreciation of non-current assets: Motor vehicles Total depreciation of non-current assets - - 1,266 1,266 Athena Resources Limited Page 25 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 NOTE 4 – INCOME TAX No income tax is payable by Athena as each entity in the Group incurred a loss for tax purposes for the year and each has available recoupable income tax losses at balance date. The aggregate of income tax attributable to the financial year differs from the amount calculated on the operating loss. The differences are calculated as follows: Tax Losses for the year Profit/(Loss) for the year Income tax calculated at 25.0% (2021 27.5%) Deferred tax asset not recognised Income Tax Attributable to Operating Loss Accumulated Tax Losses (Profit)/Loss for the year Tax free income – cash boost Disallowable expenses Timing differences on depreciation of assets Exploration expenditure Provisions movement Legal costs deemed to be capital transferred to Section 40-880 Section 40-880 deduction Tax loss for the year Tax losses brought forward Current year loss Tax losses carried forward Section 40-880 Consolidated 2022 $ 2021 $ (547,720) 343 (136,930) 136,930 - 94 (94) - 547,720 - (2,506) 2,142 1,718,200 (418,171) - 157,832 2,005,217 (343) 15,795 (5,123) 2,424 408,075 (88,547) (60,668) 30,890 302,503 14,353,294 2,005,217 16,358,511 14,050,791 302,503 14,353,294 Balance brought forward Share Issue costs per Statement of Financial Position (Note 13) Fair value of options issued (Note 13) Legal costs deemed to be capital Claim for the year Balance carried forward – available for claim in future years 111,812 319,112 315,600 - (157,832) 588,692 24,495 57,539 60,668 (30,890) 111,812 The potential deferred tax asset has not been brought to account in the financial report at 30 June 2022 as the Directors do not believe it is appropriate to regard the realisation of the asset as probable. This asset will only be obtained if: (a) The Company and its controlled entities derive future assessable income of an amount and type sufficient to enable the benefit from the deductions for the tax losses and the unrecouped exploration expenditure to be realised; Athena Resources Limited Page 26 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 (b) The Company and its controlled entities continue to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by tax legislation; and (c) No changes in tax legislation adversely affect the company and its controlled entities in realising the benefit from the deductions for the tax losses and unrecouped exploration expenditure. Franking Credits No franking credits are available at balance date for the subsequent financial year. NOTE 5 – CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank and on hand NOTE 6 – TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Current Debtors Prepaid Tenement Rent Progress payments GST Receivable NOTE 7 – PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Consolidated 2022 $ 663,311 663,311 2021 $ 130,031 130,031 - 60,290 150,000 22,623 232,913 - 54,416 - 16,394 70,810 Year ended 30 June 2021 Balance at 1 July 2020 Additions Disposals Depreciation Charge Balance at 30 June 2021 Year ended 30 June 2022 Balance at 1 July 2021 Additions Disposals Depreciation Charge Balance at 30 June 2022 Cost $ Accumulated Depreciation $ Net Book Value $ 71,356 - - - 71,356 71,356 - - - 71,356 (70,090) - - (1,266) (71,356) (71,356) - - - (71,356) 1,266 - - (1,266) - - - - - - Athena Resources Limited Page 27 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 NOTE 8 – MINERAL EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION Exploration and evaluation phase: Consolidated 2022 $ 2021 $ Balance at 1 July 2021 9,247,238 8,839,163 Expenditure during the year on external costs and services Overheads recovered through timesheet allocations 1,476,800 241,400 202,675 205,400 Balance at 30 June 2022 10,965,438 9,247,238 The recoupment of costs carried forward in relation to areas of interest in the exploration and evaluation phase is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective areas. NOTE 9 – TRADE CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS Current Accounts payable NOTE 10 – OTHER LIABILITIES Accrued overhead expenses Accrued exploration expenses Days in lieu Employee deductions and entitlements 62,120 62,120 214,023 214,023 - 376,000 26,937 21,918 424,855 16,000 - - 6,623 22,623 NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY LOANS A loan outstanding of $40,000 from former Director David Webster at the 2021 year end was settled in July 2021. There have been no other related party loan movements during the current year and no balances outstanding at 30 June 2022. Athena Resources Limited Page 28 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 NOTE 12 – ACCUMULATED LOSSES Balance at beginning of the year Net Profit\(Loss) for the year Balance at end of the year NOTE 13 – CONTRIBUTED EQUITY Issued Capital As at 1 July 2021 Issued during the year for cash Share issue costs – cash based Share issue costs – fair value of options Unissued Capital Consolidated 2022 $ (7,447,546) (547,720) (7,995,266) 2021 $ (7,447,889) 343 (7,447,546) $ $ 16,543,107 3,048,270 (319,112) (315,600) 18,956,665 14,944,446 1,089,000 (57,539) - 15,975,907 Applications received subject to shareholder approval As at 30 June 2022 - 18,956,665 567,200 16,543,107 Issued Capital As at 1 July 2021 Issued during the year for cash under 1:1 Rights Issue Issued during the year for cash under Placement Issued during the year with shareholder approval Shares 2022 Shares 2021 361,033,779 361,033,779 20,000,000 70,900,000 300,605,208 60,428,571 - - 812,967,558 361,033,779 Applications received subject to shareholder approval As at 30 June 2022 - 812,967,558 70,900,000 431,933,779 During the 2021 year applications were received from Directors and Officers for shares in conversion of fee arrears. This issue of these shares was subject to shareholder approval. At a General Meeting of the Company held on 30 July 2021 shareholders approved this issue. Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up of the company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital. On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each share shall have one vote. Athena Resources Limited Page 29 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 NOTE 14 – RESERVES Balance at beginning of the year Share-based payment transactions Option fee received Balance at end of the year Consolidated 2022 $ - 315,600 7,500 323,100 2021 $ - - - - The share-based payment reserve is used to recognise difference between the amount paid for options and the fair value on grant date. Fair value was independently determined using Black- Scholes option pricing model that took into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share. During the year, 75,000,000 options were issued under the lead manager mandate to CPS Capital Group Pty Ltd and its nominees following the successful re-instatement of the Company on ASX. The options have an expiry term of four years with an exercise price of $0.02. NOTE 15 – STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Reconciliation of profit/(loss) after income tax to net operating cash flows Profit\(Loss) from ordinary activities (547,720) 343 Depreciation Directors fee arrears written off Share issue costs Movement in assets and liabilities Receivables and prepayments Payables and provisions Net cash used in operating activities - - - 1,266 (414,600) (57,539) (6,228) (262,376) (816,324) 18,343 160,428 (291,759) NOTE 16 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Directors have assessed that the carrying value of financial assets and financial liabilities approximate their fair value at balance date. Athena Resources Limited Page 30 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 NOTE 17 – COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE Mineral Tenement Leases In order to maintain current rights of tenure to mining tenements, the Group will be required to outlay amounts of $3,257,000 (2021: $3,809,300) in respect of minimum tenement expenditure requirements and lease rentals. The obligations are not provided for in the financial report and are payable as follows: Not later than one year Later than 1 year but not later than 2 years Later than 2 years but not later than 5 years Consolidated 2022 $ 651,400 651,400 1,954,200 3,257,000 2021 $ 761,860 761,860 2,285,580 3,809,300 The Company has a number of avenues available to continue the funding of its current exploration program and as and when decisions are made, the Company will disclose this information to shareholders. NOTE 18 – CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Athena Resources Limited and its controlled entities have no known material contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2022. NOTE 19 – INVESTMENT IN CONTROLLED ENTITIES Class of Shares Book Value of Athena’s Investments Complex Exploration Pty Ltd Capricorn Resources Pty Ltd Byro Exploration Pty Ltd Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary 100% 100% 100% 2022 $ 100 200 1,390,000 1,390,300 2021 $ 100 200 1,390,000 1,390,300 The above controlled entities are incorporated in Australia. The book value of Athena Resources Limited’s investment in the ordinary shares of controlled entities is at cost, which does not exceed the underlying net assets of each entity. Byro Exploration Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Complex Exploration Pty Ltd. Athena Resources Limited Page 31 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 NOTE 20 – SEGMENT INFORMATION During the year the Group operated principally in one business segment being mineral exploration within Australia. NOTE 21 – KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (a) Directors The names and positions of Directors in office at any time during the financial year are: Edmond William Edwards Hau Wan Wai David Colin Wheeler Frank Robert Knezovic Giuseppe Paolo Graziano Executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Non-executive Director Resigned 31 May 2022 Appointed 31 May 2022 (b) Remuneration Polices Remuneration policies are disclosed in the Remuneration Report which is contained in the Directors’ Report. (c) The total remuneration paid to Directors is summarised below: Year ended 30 June Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Other-long term benefits Consolidated 2022 $ 216,000 - - 216,000 2021 $ 150,000 - - 150,000 d) Aggregate amounts payable to Directors and their personally related entities. Current Accounts payable Loans Mr Webster (former Director) Consolidated 2022 $ - - - 2021 $ 85,484 40,000 125,484 Athena Resources Limited Page 32 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 NOTE 22 – RELATED PARTY INFORMATION Transactions within the Group Non-current receivables – Controlled Entities Less : Provision for non recovery NOTE 23 – REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS Parent Entity 2022 $ 2021 $ 12,520,923 (1,554,985) 10,965,938 10,802,723 (1,554,985) 9,247,738 Amount received, or due and receivable, by the auditors for: Auditing and reviewing of the consolidated financial statements of Athena Resources Limited Other services – Independent Limited Assurance Report Consolidated 2022 $ 2021 $ 23,823 7,575 31,398 19,050 - 19,050 Audit fees are included in Legal and Professional expenses in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. NOTE 24 – LOSS PER SHARE Consolidated 2022 $ 2021 $ Profit/(Loss) used in the calculation of loss per share (547,720) 343 Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year 758,234,951 310,538,579 Basic loss per share (cents per share) 0.072 - NOTE 25 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT Financial Risk Management Policies The Group’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, accounts receivable and accounts payable. The Board’s overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the group in meeting its financial targets, whilst minimising potential adverse effects on financial performance. The Group has Athena Resources Limited Page 33 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 developed a framework for a risk management policy and internal compliance and control systems that covers the organisational, financial and operational aspects of the Group’s affairs. The Chairman is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of, and compliance with, appropriate systems. Financial Risk Exposures and Management The main risks the Group is exposed to through its financial instruments are interest rate risk and liquidity risk. Interest Rate Risk The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk, which is the risk that a financial instrument’s value will fluctuate as a result of change in the market, interest rate and the effective weighted average interest rate on these financial assets, is as follows: Financial Assets - Cash at bank - Trade debtors Total Financial Assets Financial Liabilities - Trade Creditors - Accruals - Related Party Loans Total Financial Liabilities Non-Interest Bearing Floating Interest Rate 2022 $ 663,311 232,913 896,224 62,120 515,043 - 577,163 2021 $ 130,031 70,810 200,841 214,023 98,494 40,000 352,517 2022 $ 2021 $ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate is 0.1% (2021: 0.1%) Liquidity Risk The Group manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows. Credit Risk The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date, is the carrying amount net of any allowance for doubtful debts, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes forming part of the financial statements. In the case of cash deposited, credit risk is minimised by depositing with recognised financial intermediaries such as banks, subject to Australian Prudential Regulation Authority supervision. The Group does not have any material risk exposure to any single debtor or group of debtors under financial instruments entered into by it. Capital Management Risk Management controls the capital of the Group in order to maximise the return to shareholders and ensure that the Group can fund its operations and continue as a going concern. Athena Resources Limited Page 34 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 Management effectively manages the consolidated entity’s capital by assessing the Group’s financial risks and adjusting its capital structure in response to changes in these risks and in the market. These responses include the management of expenditure and debt levels and share and option issues. There have been no changes in the strategy adopted by management to control capital of the Group since the prior year. Financial Instruments Net Fair Values For financial assets and liabilities, the net fair value approximates their carrying value. The Group has no financial assets or liabilities that are readily traded on organised markets at balance date and has no financial assets where the carrying amount exceeds net fair values at balance date. The aggregate net fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities are disclosed in the statement of financial position and in the notes to and forming part of the financial statements. Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis The Group has not performed a sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to interest rate risk. NOTE 26 – EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year that have significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of these operations or the state of affairs of the Group, in the current or subsequent financial years. Athena Resources Limited Page 35 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 NOTE 27 – PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES Financial Position CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Total Current Assets NON-CURRENT ASSETS Plant and equipment Investment in subsidiaries Loans to subsidiaries Total Non-Current assets TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables Total Current Liabilities NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long service leave provision TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS EQUITY Issued capital Accumulated losses TOTAL EQUITY Financial Performance 2022 $ 662,511 232,913 895,424 2021 $ 129,231 70,810 200,041 - 300 10,965,938 10,966,238 - 300 9,247,738 9,248,038 11,861,662 9,448,079 521,162 521,162 302,991 302,991 56,001 49,527 577,163 352,518 11,284,499 9,095,560 19,279,765 (7,995,266) 16,543,107 (7,447,546) 11,284,499 9,095,561 (Loss)/profit for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive (loss)/income (547,720) - (547,720) 343 - 343 The parent entity has not entered into any guarantees in relation to debts of its subsidiaries, has no contingent liabilities, and has no commitments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment. The ultimate recovery of the loans to the subsidiaries is dependent on the successful development and/or commercial exploitation or sale of the subsidiaries’ exploration assets. Athena Resources Limited Page 36 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 1. In the opinion of the directors of Athena Resources Limited (the ‘Company’): a) the accompanying financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: (i) (ii) b) c) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2022 and of its performance for the year then ended; and complying with Australian Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001, professional reporting requirements and other mandatory requirements. 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 financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. 2. This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the directors in accordance with Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2022. _______________________________ E W Edwards Executive Director Dated at Perth this 30th day of September 2022 Athena Resources Limited Page 37 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the members of Athena Resources Limited Report on the Audit of the Financial Report Opinion We have audited the financial report of Athena Resources Limited (“the Company”) and its controlled entities (“the Group”), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2022, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (a) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2022 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and (b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (“the Code”) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern We draw attention to Note 1 in the financial report, which indicates that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. Key Audit Matters Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. In addition to the matter described in the Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern section, we have determined the matter below to be the key audit matter to be communicated in our report. Key Audit Matter How our audit addressed the key audit matter Mineral exploration and evaluation Refer to Note 8 The Group has a capitalised mineral exploration and evaluation balance of $10,965,438 as at 30 June 2022. In accordance with AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources, the Group capitalises evaluation exploration expenditure as incurred. and We considered this to be a key audit matter due to its materiality, the degree of audit effort and communication with management and its importance for the users’ understanding of the financial statements. - - Our procedures included but were not limited to: - Obtaining evidence that the Group has current rights to tenure of its areas of interest; Substantiating a sample of exploration and evaluation expenditure; Considering the Directors’ assessment of potential indicators of impairment under AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources in addition own assessment; Examining the exploration budget for the year ending 30 June 2023 and discussing with management the nature of planned ongoing activities; and Assessing the appropriateness of the disclosures included in the relevant notes to the financial report. to making our - - Information Other than the Financial Report and Auditor’s Report Thereon The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2022, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report, or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: − Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. − Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control. − Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. − Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. − Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. Report on the Remuneration Report Opinion on the Remuneration Report We have audited the Remuneration Report included within the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2022. In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Athena Resources Limited for the year ended 30 June 2022 complies with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Responsibilities The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. HLB Mann Judd Chartered Accountants Perth, Western Australia 30 September 2022 M R Ohm Partner SHAREHOLDER DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDING – 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 – or more Total on issue Holders SHARES 32 47 63 398 470 1,010 4,970 137,137 539,565 19,342,134 792,943,752 812,967,558 362 shareholders, with a total of 6,687,742 shares, hold less than marketable parcel of $500. Voting Rights Article 16 of the Constitution specifies that on a show of hands every member present in person, by attorney or by proxy shall have: (a) for every fully paid share held by him one vote. (b) for every share which is not fully paid a fraction of the vote equal to the amount paid up on the share over the nominal value of the shares. Substantial Shareholders The following substantial shareholders have notified the Company in accordance with Corporations Act 2001. Goldway Mega Trade Limited Edmond William Edwards Peter John Newcomb Brilliant Glory Industrial Corp Ltd Directors’ Shareholding 72,082,857 69,378,831 50,700,000 49,250,000 Interest of each director in the share capital of the Company is detailed in the Remuneration Report. Athena Resources Limited Page 42 SHAREHOLDER DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 TOP TWENTY SHAREHOLDERS 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 Shareholder Shares % Rank Goldway Mega Trade Limited Tied Nominees Pty Ltd Stonydeep Investments Pty Ltd Brilliant Glory Industrial Corp Ltd Sunset Capital Management P/L Mr David Webster Mr James G Puklowski Clive Waterson Superfund P/L Cobpen Co Investments Pty Ltd Ms Natasha Baker Mr Peter Andrew Nelson Mr Harold Gordon Shore Mr Terence Paul Weston Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited Kelanco Pty Ltd Kokatu Pty Ltd Vitor Pty Ltd Mr Mark Vincent Snabel-Matthews Mr Liam Patrick Kelly + Ms Heather Salomons Mr Andrew John Puklowski Total 72,082,857 69,378,831 49,400,000 49,250,000 20,000,000 18,750,000 18,400,000 17,000,000 15,096,626 14,180,000 12,551,522 12,395,749 11,142,000 11,008,586 11,000,000 9,963,871 8,333,333 7,500,000 7,487,222 7,166,350 442,086,947 8.87 8.53 6.08 6.06 2.46 2.31 2.26 2.09 1.86 1.74 1.54 1.52 1.37 1.35 1.35 1.23 1.03 0.92 0.92 0.88 54.38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 TOP TWENTY OPTIONHOLDERS 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 Optionholder Options % Rank Celtic Capital Pty Ltd CPS Capital No 5 Pty Ltd Plutus Ventures Pty Ltd Mr David Peter Valentino Mr Brent Joseph Evitt Mercury Anetac Capital Pty Ltd Phi Group Pty Ltd Princeton Capital (WA) Pty Ltd Honeybee Anhm Pty Ltd Mr Mason King Total 39,482,724 22,499,997 5,331,573 4,102,381 716,665 716,665 716,665 716,665 537,499 179,166 75,000,000 52.64 30.00 7.11 5.47 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.72 0.24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Athena Resources Limited Page 43 INTEREST IN MINING TENEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 INTEREST IN MINING TENEMENTS Athena Resources Limited 100% Tenement Type Byro Exploration E09/1507 E09/1552 E09/1637 E09/1781 E09/1938 Byro Project Mining M09/166 M09/168 E – Exploration License M – Mining Lease CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT The Board of Directors of Athena Resources Limited is responsible for the corporate governance of the Company. The Board guides and monitors the business and affairs of Athena Resources Limited on behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable. The statement reports on Athena Resources Limited’s key governance principles and practices. Details of the Corporate Governance Statement can be found on the Athena Resources Limited’s website at: http://www.athenaresources.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance/ Athena Resources Limited Page 44

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