Catalyst Metals Limited
Annual Report 2020

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ABN 54 118 912 495 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 CATALYST METALS LIMITED CONTENTS PAGE CORPORATE DIRECTORY CHAIRMAN’S REVIEW DIRECTORS’ REPORT AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2 3 4 20 21 22 23 24 25 45 46 49 Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 1 CATALYST METALS LIMITED CORPORATE DIRECTORY DIRECTORS AUDITORS Stephen Boston (Non-Executive Chairman) Robin Scrimgeour (Non-Executive Director) Gary Schwab (Non-Executive Director) Bruce Kay (Non-Executive Director) RSM Australia Partners Level 32/2 The Esplanade Perth, Western Australia 6000 COMPANY SECRETARY SHARE REGISTRY Frank Campagna REGISTERED OFFICE 44 Kings Park Road West Perth, Western Australia 6005 Telephone: +618 6263 4423 +618 9284 5426 Facsimile: admin@catalystmetals.com.au Email: www.catalystmetals.com.au Website: Automic Pty Ltd Level 5, 126 Phillip Street Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Telephone: 1300 288 664 or +612 9698 5414 Email: hello@automicgroup.com.au Website: www.automicgroup.com.au STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING Catalyst Metals Limited is listed on ASX Limited Home Exchange – Perth ASX code: CYL & CYLOA GENERAL INFORMATION The financial statements cover Catalyst Metals Limited as a consolidated entity (“Group” or “consolidated entity”) consisting of Catalyst Metals Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Catalyst Metals Limited’s functional and presentation currency. Catalyst Metals Limited is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. A description of the nature of the consolidated entity’s operations and its principal activities are included in the Directors’ Report, which is not part of the financial statements. The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of Directors, on 30 September 2020. The Directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 2 CATALYST METALS LIMITED CHAIRMAN’S LETTER Dear Shareholder, The 2020 financial year saw the Company continue to consolidate its position as an advanced exploration play in the North Central Victorian Gold Fields, continuing to deliver additional positive technical results and corporate initiatives whilst a number of new domestic and global participants became more active in Victorian gold exploration. On 23 August 2019, the Company announced the completion of a non-renounceable pro-rata offer of one Option for every ten Shares held. The Options were issued at a subscription price of 2 cents each. A total of 7,889,250 Options were subscribed for by eligible shareholders, raising an aggregate amount of $157,785. The Options became tradeable on 11 September 2019. On 3 September 2019, the Company announced a High Grade Gold intersection of 11 metres @ 37.2g/t Au which extended the down plunge potential at Boyd’s Dam on the Four Eagles Gold Project. On 14 October 2019, the Company announced the confirmation of a parallel gold zone by diamond drilling at Tandarra and the formation of additional Joint Ventures with Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd at Boort EL006670 and Macorna Bore EL5521 & EL006894. On 25 November 2019, the Company announced the formation of a Joint Venture with St Barbara Limited (ASX:SBM) on Drummartin EL006507. St Barbara will spend $3.5 million to earn 50% within four years with a maximum of $1 million within the first two years. On 27 November 2019, the Company announced a $7.875 Placement with Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd by the issue of 3,500,000 shares at $2.25 per share, resulting in Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd becoming the Company’s largest shareholder with 14.8%. During the year, the Company lodged tender applications for three blocks (in partnership with Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd) under the North Central Victorian Gold tender process which was published by the Victorian Government in late November 2019. On 31 March 2020, the Company announced that Reverse Circulation drilling and a Data Review had highlighted the high grade gold potential at both Golden Camel and Toolleen Projects. On 6 April 2020, the Company announced the discovery of a new gold zone (Lawry zone) at the Tandarra Gold Project and a structural extension of the Tomorrow – Macnaughtan trends. On 7 May 2020, the Company announced multiple high grade gold mineralisation in Reverse Circulation drilling at the Four Eagles Gold Project. Drill hole FERC284 delivered three separate high grade gold zones of 13 metres @ 2.5g/t Au from 70 metres, 25 metres @ 23.0g/t Au from 99 metres including 11 metres @ 48.2g/t Au and 3 metres @ 160g/t Au and 7 metres @ 8.8g/t Au from 161metres to end of hole. The Company was included in the All Ordinaries Index with effect from 22 June 2020. On 30 June 2020, the Company announced High Grade Gold confirmed in drilling at the Macnaughtan Prospect at the Tandarra Gold Project. This year has been one of consolidation for the Company. The Board would like to acknowledge the great work and effort of our Technical Team headed up by Bruce Kay and Paul Quigley. It is a great credit to both of them and their team of geologists and field staff based in Bendigo to have been able to navigate the additional unforeseen issues created by the onset of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic and complete the 2020 field season as originally planned. As always the Board acknowledges the great support of all shareholders, Joint Venture Partners and the local communities in which we operate. Stephen Boston Chairman 30 September 2020 Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 3 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT The Directors of Catalyst Metals Limited present their report on the consolidated entity for the year ended 30 June 2020. DIRECTORS The names of the Directors in office at any time during or since the end of the financial year are: Stephen Boston Robin Scrimgeour Gary Schwab Bruce Kay Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated. COMPANY SECRETARY Frank Campagna FINANCIAL POSITION The net assets of the Group are $22,685,119 as at 30 June 2020 (2019: $16,383,072). CORPORATE STRUCTURE Catalyst Metals Limited is a company limited by shares that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the Group during the financial year was mineral exploration and evaluation. There was no significant change in the nature of the activities during the year. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The operating loss after income tax of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2020 was $1,746,832 (2019: $1,686,017). DIVIDENDS No dividend has been paid during or is recommended for the financial year ended 30 June 2020. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS Exploration has been advanced in three main directions during 2019-20. The Company has significantly advanced the status of each of its main projects (Four Eagles and Tandarra); commenced exploration of tenements located to the east and west of the central line containing the main projects (Figure 1); and has commenced new joint venture arrangements in respect of tenements to the west, north and east of those containing the main projects. Significant developments during the financial year included the following: Four Eagles Gold Project • Boyd’s Dam and Boyd North prospects have been better outlined and Boyd’s Dam extended southwards. • Multiple intersections confirm potential for repetitions at depth below the relatively shallow lodes outlined to date at Boyd’s Dam. • Conceptualisation of potential mining scenarios has been supported by accumulation of geotechnical and hydrological data. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 4     CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT Tandarra Gold Project • Multiple intersections further defined repetitions at depth beneath the main Tomorrow Zone mineralisation. • Gold mineralisation in the Macnaughtan Zone has been extended southwards by 1.4 kilometres, remaining open to the south, by reconnaissance-scale air-core drilling. • A new line of gold mineralisation and prospectivity, the Lawry Zone, was discovered by air-core drilling to the south and east of the Tomorrow Zone, the first reconnaissance drilling along this line. New Joint Venture arrangements The Company formalised joint venture arrangements with Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd (a 100% owned subsidiary of Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd) over the Macorna and Boort project tenements (Figure 1). The Company also entered into an Earn-in Agreement with St Barbara Limited over the Drummartin Project exploration licence (Figure 1). The impact of these agreements will be to conserve the Company’s funds for application to its most advanced Four Eagles and Tandarra gold projects while sharing the risk in exploration of outlying tenements. Exploration progress in outlying tenements Strong landowner support for land access has enabled the early completion of gravity surveys and drill target identification in the Boort, Macorna and Drummartin projects. Review of historic exploration data identified strong potential for extensions of gold mineralisation beneath the Golden Camel mine and the historical Toolleen mine, the potential of which appears to have been realised by early drilling beneath each of them. COVID-19 pandemic management Exploration activities have been continued largely uninterrupted by the COVID-19 global pandemic, with the exception of the Drummartin project which was to satisfy earn-in partner requirements. The limited penetration of the pandemic into rural Victoria has enabled COVID-19 risks to be managed by observation of distancing and hygiene protocols. Only direct landowner liaison and certain consultants’ site access have been inhibited as precautionary measures. WHITELAW GOLD BELT The Whitelaw Fault is the structural zone thought to control the location of the Bendigo gold deposits, and to extend in a generally northerly direction at least as far as the Murray River, within favourable Ordovician rocks beneath a covering veneer of younger Murray Basin sediments. Similarly, parallel structural belts extend northwards from adjacent goldfields, including those hosting the Fosterville and Inglewood mining centres (Figure 1). Catalyst has significant interests in twelve (12) exploration licences (EL’s) and two retention licences (RL’s) covering most of the known Whitelaw Belt and portions of adjacent, parallel belts. The area covered totals approximately 2,100 square kilometres. In particular, the Company’s Four Eagles and Tandarra projects (respectively about 60 and 40 kilometres north-north-west of Bendigo) contain potentially economic gold mineralisation similar in style to those of the historic Bendigo goldfield (Figure 1). In addition to the gold mineralisation identified and outlined by Catalyst, these structural zones remain untested or at best sparsely tested and highly prospective for the discovery of new gold deposits of the Bendigo and Fosterville styles. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 5 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT Figure 1 – Whitelaw Gold Belt and Parallel Structural Zones showing Catalyst managed tenement holdings FOUR EAGLES GOLD PROJECT The Four Eagles Gold Project is a joint venture between Catalyst’s 100%-owned subsidiary, Kite Gold Pty Ltd and Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd (GEV). The project is managed by Catalyst and is jointly funded (50:50) by Catalyst and GEV within the Four Eagles Joint Venture. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 6 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT The Four Eagles Joint Venture includes retention license RL006422 and adjoining EL’s (Figure 1). The retention licence covers an envelope of gold mineralisation about 6 kilometres long and 2.5 kilometres wide with high grade gold occurring in at least three structural zones trending roughly north-south (Boyd’s Dam - Boyd North, Hayanmi and Pickles; as detailed on Figure 3). Additional prospective structural zones are shown including the Cunneens prospect to the west. These were identified by interpretation of detailed gravity geophysical datasets but are as yet only lightly explored by generally widely-spaced reconnaissance drill testing. Drilling at Boyd’s Dam - Boyd North during 2019-20 included diamond (DD), reverse circulation (RC) and air-core (AC) programs. Whilst results were incomplete at year-end, the DD programmes served to extend high grade gold mineralisation down-plunge to the south (see longitudinal projection Figure 2) with a best intersection of 11.0 metres @ 23.7g/t Au including 1.0 metres @ 159.5g/t and 1.0 metres @ 87.1g/t Au, from 145 metres in FEDD031. RC drilling demonstrated the capability to drill and sample by RC to depths as great as 300m at Four Eagles, heralding potential for greater cost efficiencies in future deep drilling. Key intersections from the RC program included 13.0 metres @ 2.5g/t Au from 70 metres, plus 25.0 metres @ 23.0g/t Au from 99 metres, and 7.0 metres @ 8.8g/t Au from 161 metres reflecting the intersection of 3 separate mineralised lodes in FERC284 (Figure 2). AC drilling explored and defined the shallow extensions of both Boyd zones. Figure 2 – Boyd’s Dam Longitudinal Projection showing confirmations and extensions of South-Plunging Parallel Lodes and significant drill intersections from 2019-20 Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 7 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT Figure 3 – Four Eagles Gold Project showing gold prospects and areas of DD, RC and AC drilling in 2019-20 Understanding of the relationships between parallel mineralised zones across the Boyd’s Dam - Hayanmi part of the Four Eagles system was enhanced by the completion of a stratigraphic section-traverse of 500 metre angled DD holes crossing the field from east of Boyd’s Dam to west of the Hayanmi structure (Figure 3). The drill sections will be complemented by interpretations of data from north-south and east-west 2-D seismic traverses completed during the year (Figure 3), once COVID-19 travel restrictions allow collaborative consultations to be resumed. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 8 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT Investigations were deepened into geotechnical characteristics of cover sediments, mineralised zones and enclosing rocks, and the hydrological character of cover and basement, in support of conceptual appraisal of hypothetical mining scenarios. These studies continued up to and beyond the end of the financial year. TANDARRA GOLD PROJECT The Tandarra Gold Project is a joint venture between Catalyst’s 100%-owned subsidiary Kite Operations Pty Ltd and Navarre Minerals Limited (Navarre). The project is managed by Catalyst and is jointly funded (51:49) by Catalyst and Navarre within the Tandarra Joint Venture. The Tandarra Joint Venture covers Retention Licence RL006660. The RL covers an envelope of gold mineralisation and prospectivity about 12 kilometres long and up to 4 kilometres wide with high grade gold occurring in two structural zones trending roughly north-south (Tomorrow and Macnaughtan Zones, as detailed on Figure 5). Additional prospective structural zones are shown including the Lawry Zone. These were identified by interpretation of detailed gravity geophysical datasets anomalous trace arsenic geochemistry and scattered gold occurrence encountered in generally widely-spaced reconnaissance AC drill testing. DD and RC drilling to test the depth potential of the Tomorrow zone gold mineralisation successfully confirmed and extended to 300 metres the strike length of the parallel zone of gold 30-50 metres beneath the main shallow horizon. Major new intersections include 0.4 metres @ 243g/t Au from 180 metres in DDT020 and 8 metres @3.6g/t Au from 149 metres in RCT249. Results are awaited for an additional four DD holes completed later in the year testing the down-plunge extensions of this zone (longitudinal projection Figure 4). Figure 4– Tomorrow Zone Longitudinal Projection showing confirmations and extensions of South- Plunging Parallel Lodes and significant drill Intersections from 2019-20 Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 9 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT Figure 5 – AC drill plan of the southern portion of the Retention Licence RL006660 showing gold and arsenic enriched zones and significant results achieved in the southern extension of Macnaughtan Zone and in the discovery of Lawry Zone Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 10 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT Successive phases of reconnaissance air-core (AC) drilling tested and then followed up the southern extension of the Tomorrow-Macnaughtan gold-mineralised structural system towards the southern boundary of the RL. The 100 to 200 metre spaced AC traverses identified a 1,400 metre southerly extension of locally high grade gold mineralisation along the Macnaughtan line. The mineralisation remains open to the south, where it becomes inaccessible to the AC drill-rigs due to the deeper Murray Basin sedimentary cover (Figure 5). Highlight intersections included 3 metres @ 94.9g/t Au in ACT475, 3 metres @7.8g/t Au in ACT464 and 3 metres @5.25g/t Au in ACT444. The program included the first reconnaissance drilling to the south-east of Tomorrow Zone, resulting in the discovery of the Lawry Zone showing geochemically prospective results over a strike length of 1,200 metres. The best result in the Lawry Zone trend was 31 metres @ 1.2g/t Au including 1 metre @ 10.2g/t Au at the end of hole ACT378 (Figure 5). OTHER BENDIGO REGIONAL EXPLORATION The Golden Camel Joint Venture (Catalyst earning 50.1% in exploration licences (EL’s) 5449 and 5490, including the now closed Toolleen mine, with right to purchase a 50.1% interest in the Golden Camel mining leases) advanced with the review of historical mining records and exploration data revealing the potential for extensions of gold mineralisation of significant width and grade beneath the limits of both historic mine workings. An initial 3-hole RC drilling program below the Golden Camel mine yielded a best intersection of 13 metres @ 4.0 g/t Au at about 100m below surface metres in hole RCG18, the deepest yet drilled into the deposit (See Figure 1, Golden Camel JV is the most south-easterly tenement block shown). At Toolleen, results are still awaited for an initial program of RC and diamond drilling which have yielded geologically encouraging sample sequences. At the Boort exploration licence EL006670 (Figure 1), Catalyst as manager of the newly established joint venture with GEV is encouraged by widespread landowner support for its approaches regarding access to farmlands for the purpose of conducting geophysical (gravity) survey. Survey data has been interpreted generating a number of priority targets for reconnaissance AC drilling. At Drummartin (EL006507, Figure 1) a similar result was achieved before the Earn-in Arrangement was entered into with St Barbara Limited. As manager, St Barbara became responsible for the planned drilling however implementation has been postponed as a result of their application of COVID-19 risk management policies. Late in 2019, the Victorian Government released a competitive tender a package of four substantial exploration areas surrounding and to the north of the Fosterville Gold Mine. In 50-50 joint venture with Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd, Catalyst lodged applications for areas 1, 2 and 4 of this package (Figure 1). The Victorian Government has advised that the award of these tenders has been postponed until 2021. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS During the course of the next financial year, the Group will continue its mineral exploration activities and will investigate additional resources projects in which the Group may participate. In the opinion of the Directors there is no additional information available as at the date of this report on any likely developments which may materially affect the operations of the Group and the expected results of those operations in subsequent years. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 11 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In August 2020 the Four Eagles Joint Venture donated $108,000 to health related charitable organisations in Dingee and Pyramid Hill to support the local communities in which the Joint Venture is exploring. The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is ongoing and while it has had no significant impact on the Consolidated Entity up to 30 June 2020, it is not practicable to estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after the reporting date. The situation is rapidly developing and is dependent on measures imposed by the Australian Government and other countries, such as maintaining social distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic stimulus that may be provided. INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS Stephen Boston (Non-Executive Chairman) Mr Boston is the Principal of a Perth based private investment group specialising in the Australian resources sector. Mr Boston previously worked as a stockbroker from 1984 to 1998 in Perth and Sydney. Mr Boston holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Australia. Memberships: Senior Associate – Financial Services Institute of Australia Special Responsibilities: Chairman Other Directorships: None Interests in securities: 156,984 Ordinary Shares & 19,015 Listed Options Direct: Indirect: 5,567,188 Ordinary Shares & 439,462 Listed Options (held by Trapine Pty Ltd, Elshaw Pty Ltd and Merewether Pty Ltd, companies in which Mr Boston holds a relevant interest) Robin Scrimgeour (Non-Executive Director) Mr Scrimgeour spent 17 years working for Credit Suisse in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore. His most recent experience has been providing structured hybrid financing for corporates in Asia for project and acquisitions concentrated in the primary resources sector. Mr Scrimgeour’s previous experience was as a senior equity derivatives trader involved in the pricing of complex structured equity derivative instruments for both private and corporate clients focused in Asia. Mr Scrimgeour holds a Bachelor of Economics with Honours from the University of Western Australia. Special Responsibilities: Member of audit committee Other Directorships: None Interests in securities: Direct: Indirect: Nil 5,310,732 Ordinary Shares & 531,074 Listed Options Gary Schwab (Non-Executive Director) Mr Schwab is a CPA with over 40 years of business experience, including 20 years in the resources sector. Mr Schwab was previously Executive Director for a privately owned commodities group. In that role, Mr Schwab was responsible for managing a long term wealth creation strategy (in conjunction with the principal and owner) which culminated in the creation of what is currently one of Australia’s wealthiest unlisted private commodities companies. Special Responsibilities: Chairman of audit committee Other Directorships: None Interests in securities: Direct: Nil Indirect: Nil Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 12 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT Bruce Kay (Non-Executive Director) Mr Kay is a qualified geologist and former head of worldwide exploration for Newmont Mining Corporation. He is a highly experienced geologist with a resource industry career spanning more than 30 years in international exploration, mine, geological, project evaluation and corporate operations. Mr Kay retired from Newmont in 2003. Based in Denver, Colorado, USA, he managed worldwide exploration for that Group. Prior to this appointment Mr Kay was group executive and Managing Director of exploration at Normandy Mining Limited where he was responsible for managing its global exploration program from 1989 until 2002. Special Responsibilities: Technical Director Other Directorships: None Interests in securities: Direct: Indirect: Nil 2,147,169 Ordinary Shares & 205,301 Listed Options Information on Company Secretary Frank Campagna B.Bus (Acc), CPA Company Secretary of Catalyst Metals Limited since November 2009. Mr Campagna is a CPA with over 25 years’ experience as a Company Secretary, Financial Controller and Commercial Manager for listed resources and industrial companies. He currently operates a corporate consultancy practice which provides corporate secretarial services to both listed and unlisted companies. DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS The number of meetings attended by each of the Directors of the Company during the financial year was: Board Meetings Audit Committee Meetings Number held and entitled to attend Number Attended Number held and entitled to attend Number Attended 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 - - - - - - - - Stephen Boston Robin Scrimgeour Gary Schwab Bruce Kay ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS The Group is subject to significant environmental regulation in respect to its mineral exploration activities. These obligations are regulated under relevant government authorities within Australia and overseas. The Group is a party to exploration and mining licences. Generally, these licences and agreements specify the environmental regulations applicable to exploration and mining operations in the respective jurisdictions. The Group aims to ensure that it complies with the identified regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Compliance with environmental obligations is monitored by the Board of Directors. No environmental breaches have been notified to the Group by any government agency during the year ended 30 June 2020. The Group’s operations are subject to State and Federal laws and regulation concerning the environment. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 13 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE GROUP No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Group or intervene in any proceedings to which the Group is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Group for all or any part of those proceedings. SHARE OPTIONS As at the date of this report, there were 8,881,996 (2019: 8,378,648) unissued ordinary shares under option. There are 1,000,000 options exercisable at $1.00 each on or before 31 October 2020 and 7,881,996 options exercisable at $2.45 each on or before 31 May 2022. No person entitled to exercise the options has any right by virtue of the option to participate in any share issue of the parent entity or any other corporation. REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) This report sets out the current remuneration arrangements for Directors and executives of the Group. For the purposes of this report, key management personnel is defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling major activities of the Group, including any Director of the Group, and includes the executives in the consolidated entity receiving the highest remuneration. The information provided in this report includes remuneration disclosures that are required under Accounting Standard AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures. Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration Directors and executives remuneration Overall remuneration policies are determined by the Board and are adapted to reflect competitive market and business conditions. Within this framework, the Board considers remuneration policies and practices generally, and determines specific remuneration packages and other terms of employment for any executive Directors and senior management. Executive remuneration and other terms of employment are reviewed annually by the Board having regard to performance, relevant comparative information and expert advice. The Group’s remuneration policy for any Executive Directors and senior management is designed to promote superior performance and long term commitment to the Group. Remuneration packages are set at levels that are intended to attract and retain executives capable of managing the Group’s operations. Executive Directors and senior executives receive a base remuneration which is market related, together with performance based remuneration linked to the achievement of pre-determined milestones and targets. The Group’s remuneration policies are designed to align executives’ remuneration with shareholders’ interests and to retain appropriately qualified executive talent for the benefit of the Group. The main principles of the policy are: - - reward reflects the competitive market in which the Group operates; and individual reward should be linked to performance criteria. The structure of remuneration packages for any Executive Directors and other senior executives comprises: - a fixed sum base salary plus superannuation benefits; - short term incentives through eligibility to participate in a performance bonus scheme if deemed appropriate; and long term incentives through any Executive Directors being eligible to participate in share option schemes with the prior approval of shareholders. - Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 14 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (Continued) Fixed and variable remuneration is established for each Executive Director by the Board. The objective of short term incentives is to link achievement of the Group’s operational targets with the remuneration received by executives charged with meeting those targets. The objective of long term incentives is to reward executives in a manner which aligns this element of their remuneration with the creation of shareholder wealth. Performance incentives may be offered to any Executive Directors and senior management through the operation of performance bonus schemes. A performance bonus, based on a percentage of annual salary, may be payable upon achievement of agreed operational milestones and targets. Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration In accordance with current corporate governance practices, the structure for the remuneration of Non- Executive Directors and senior executives is separate and distinct. Shareholders approve the maximum fees payable to Non-Executive Directors, with the current approved limit being $550,000 per annum. The Board is responsible for determining actual payments to Directors. Non-Executive Directors are entitled to statutory superannuation benefits. The Board approves any consultancy arrangements for Non- Executive Directors who provide services outside of and in addition to their duties as Non-Executive Directors. Non-Executive Directors may be entitled to participate in equity based remuneration schemes. Shareholders must approve the framework for any equity based compensation schemes and if a recommendation is made for a Director to participate in an equity scheme, that participation must be specifically approved by the shareholders. All Directors are entitled to have premiums on indemnity insurance paid by the Group. At the 2019 AGM, the majority of the votes received supported the adoption of the remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2019. The company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM regarding its remuneration practices. Details of Remuneration for Year Ended 30 June 2020 Details of the remuneration for each Director and key management personnel (as defined in AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures) of the Group during the year are set out in the following tables. 2020 Name Short-term employment benefits Cash salary and fees Other Post- employment benefits Superannuation Share-based payments Shares Total Non-Executive Directors S Boston R Scrimgeour G Schwab B Kay Total key management personnel compensation 179,600 81,030 93,200 181,968 535,798 - - - - - 17,062 - 8,854 17,287 43,203 - - - - - 196,662 81,030 102,054 199,255 579,001 No performance based remuneration was paid to the Directors during the year. In 2020, Mr Kay received $74,000 per annum in Directors’ fees and was paid extra fees for managing the Company’s exploration programmes at the Four Eagles Gold Project, Tandarra Gold Project, Macorna Gold Project, Boort Gold Project, Drummartin Gold Project and Golden Camel Gold Project. The costs incurred in respect of the joint ventures were partially reimbursed by the joint venture partners as part of its earn in expenditure commitments. Furthermore in 2020, Mr Boston received $80,000 per annum in Directors’ fees and was paid extra consulting fees for managing the Company and Mr Schwab received $74,000 per annum in Directors’ fees and was paid extra consulting fees for services provided to the Company outside his duties as a director. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 15 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (Continued) 2019 Name Short-term employment benefits Cash salary and fees Other Post- employment benefits Superannuation Share-based payments Shares Total Non-Executive Directors S Boston R Scrimgeour G Schwab B Kay Total key management personnel compensation 180,800 59,130 54,000 154,448 448,378 - - - - - 17,176 - 5,130 24,873 47,179 - - - - - 197,976 59,130 59,130 179,321 495,557 In 2019, Mr Kay received $54,000 per annum in Directors’ fees and was paid extra fees for managing the Company’s exploration programmes at the Four Eagles Gold Project and Tandarra Gold Project. The costs incurred in respect of the Four Eagles Gold Project were partially reimbursed by GEV as part of its earn in expenditure commitments. Furthermore in 2019, Mr Boston received $80,000 per annum in Directors’ fees and was paid extra consulting fees for managing the Company. Letters of appointment have been entered into with each Director of the Company. No duration of appointment or termination benefits are applicable. Effective from 1 July 2019, Non-executive Directors receive remuneration of $74,000 per annum plus statutory superannuation, whilst the Chairman receives remuneration of $80,000 per annum plus statutory superannuation. Directors are permitted to salary sacrifice their fees. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Shares No shares were issued as compensation during the financial year (2019: Nil). Options Options over shares in the Company are granted under the Catalyst Metals Limited Employee Incentive Plan (“Incentive Plan”). The purpose of the Incentive Plan is to provide employees, Directors, executive officers and consultants with an opportunity, in the form of options or other incentives, to subscribe for ordinary shares in the Group. The Directors consider the Incentive Plan enables the Group to retain and attract skilled and experienced employees, board members and executive officers and provide them with the motivation to contribute to the growth and future success of the Group. During the financial year no options were issued as compensation (2019: Nil). Performance Rights Performance Rights over shares in the Company are granted under the Catalyst Metals Limited Performance Rights Plan (“Performance Rights Plan”). The objective of the Performance Rights Plan is to attract, motivate and retain employees, Directors and consultants (“Eligible Participants”) of the Company by providing performance related incentives and rewards. Subject to certain criteria being satisfied, the Board may offer Eligible Participants performance rights which upon vesting will entitle the holder to one ordinary fully paid share in the Company for each performance right held. During the financial year no performance rights were issued as compensation (2019: Nil). SHARE AND OPTION HOLDINGS Option holdings The number of options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the year by each Director of the Company and other key management personnel, including their personally related parties, are set out below: Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 16 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (Continued) 2020 – Options Holdings Directors S Boston R Scrimgeour G Schwab B Kay Balance at beginning of year Granted as compensation Exercised Other changes Balance at end of year Vested and exercisable - - - - - - - - - - - - 458,477 531,074 - 458,477 531,074 - 458,477 531,074 - 205,301 205,301 205,301 Ordinary Shares The number of ordinary shares in the Group held during the financial year by each Director and other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below. There were no shares granted during the year as compensation. 2020 – Ordinary Share Holdings Directors S Boston R Scrimgeour G Schwab B Kay Balance at beginning of year Purchased Other changes 5,835,974 5,310,732 - 2,232,994 - - - - (111,802) - - (85,825) 2,147,169 Balance at end of year 5,724,172 5,310,732 - Performance Rights The number of performance rights in the Company held during the financial year by each personally related parties, are set out below: 2020 – Performance Rights Holdings Directors S Boston R Scrimgeour G Schwab B Kay Balance at beginning of year Granted as compensation Vested Other changes Balance at end of year Vested and exercisable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND THEIR RELATED PARTIES Mr Boston is also a Director of Raisemetrex Pty Ltd which was paid $74,734 (2019: $30,000) by the Company to provide an online platform for the administration of capital raisings and electronic communications with shareholders. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 17 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT REMUNERATION REPORT (Continued) CONSEQUENCES OF PERFORMANCE ON SHAREHOLDER WEALTH In considering the Group performance and benefits for shareholder wealth, the factors that are considered to affect total shareholder return are summarised below: 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Net loss for the period (1,746,832) (1,686,017) (4,241,647) (1,124,909) (1,098,840) Share price at financial year end ($) Basic loss per share (cents per share) END OF REMUNERATION REPORT 2.75 1.96 (2.2) (2.3) 1.50 (6.5) 0.50 (2.0) 0.59 (2.1) INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS The Group has entered into indemnity agreements with each of the Directors and officers of the Group. Under the agreements, the Group will indemnify those officers against any claim or for any expenses or costs which may arise as a result of work performed in their respective capacities as officers of the Group or any related entities. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF AUDITOR The Group has not, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the auditor of the company or any related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor. During the financial year, the company has not paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of the Group or any related party. PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE GROUP No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the Group, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Group is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Group for all or part of those proceedings. AUDITOR RSM Australia Partners continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. NON-AUDIT SERVICES The Board of Directors, in accordance with advice from the audit committee, is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors are satisfied that any non-audit services did not compromise the external auditor’s independence for the following reasons:  all non-audit services are reviewed and approved by the audit committee prior to commencement  to ensure they do not adversely affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and the nature of the services provided do not compromise the general principles relating to auditor independence in accordance with APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants set by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board. No fees for non-audit services were paid/payable to the external auditors during the year ended 30 June 2020. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 18 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE FORMER PARTNERS OF RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS There are no officers of the company who are former partners of RSM Australia Partners. AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION The lead auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 30 June 2020 has been received and immediately follows the Directors’ Report. This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. Stephen Boston Chairman Perth, Western Australia 30 September 2020 Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 19 Level 32, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade Perth WA 6000 GPO Box R1253 Perth WA 6844 RSM Australia Partners T +61 (0) 8 9261 9100 F +61 (0) 8 9261 9111 www.rsm.com.au AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Catalyst Metals Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: (i) The auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) Any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. David Wall Partner RSM Australia Partners Perth, Western Australia 30 September 2020 THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD AUDIT | TAX | CONSULTING RSM Australia Partners is a member of the RSM network and trades as RSM. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practices in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. RSM Australia Partners ABN 36 965 185 036 Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation CATALYST METALS LIMITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at 30 June 2020 Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment Exploration and evaluation expenditure Total Non-Current Assets Note 2020 $ 2019 $ 8 9 10 11 18,335,520 15,897,453 272,964 132,672 18,608,484 16,030,125 96,867 7,942 5,547,838 1,956,481 5,644,705 1,964,423 TOTAL ASSETS 24,253,189 17,994,548 Current Liabilities Trade and other payables Other - advances Total Current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Equity Contributed equity Share-based payments reserve Accumulated losses 12 13 1,036,436 1,414,495 531,634 196,981 1,568,070 1,611,476 1,568,070 1,611,476 22,685,119 16,383,072 14 41,350,109 33,301,230 15(a) 372,972 372,972 15(b) (19,037,962) (17,291,130) TOTAL EQUITY 22,685,119 16,383,072 The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 21 CATALYST METALS LIMITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended 30 June 2020 Other income Expenses Professional fees Administration, occupancy and travel costs Personnel Corporate Note 2020 $ 2019 $ 4 1,038,000 368,398 (393,513) (323,201) (125,785) (166,559) (612,153) (390,610) (307,579) (256,279) Exploration and evaluation expenditure (1,345,802) (917,766) Loss before income tax expense from continuing operations Income tax expense Loss after income tax from continuing operations Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive loss for the year Total comprehensive loss attributable to members of the Parent entity Earnings per share for loss attributable to the owners of Catalyst Metals Limited Basic loss per share (cents per share) Diluted loss per share (cents per share) 5 7 6 6 (1,746,832) (1,686,017) - - (1,746,832) (1,686,017) - - (1,746,832) (1,686,017) (1,746,832) (1,686,017) (2.2) (2.2) (2.3) (2.3) The above Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 22 CATALYST METALS LIMITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY For the Year Ended 30 June 2020 Contributed Equity Accumulated losses $ $ Share-based payments reserve $ Total $ Balance at 30 June 2018 20,050,765 (15,605,113) 372,972 4,818,624 Total comprehensive loss for the year Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Issue of shares Share issue expenses - (1,686,017) 13,279,264 (28,799) - - - - - (1,686,017) 13,279,264 (28,799) Balance at 30 June 2019 33,301,230 (17,291,130) 372,972 16,383,072 Total comprehensive loss for the year Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Issue of shares Issue of options Share issue expenses - (1,746,832) 7,892,645 157,785 (1,551) - - - - - - - (1,746,832) 7,892,645 157,785 (1,551) Balance at 30 June 2020 41,350,109 (19,037,962) 372,972 22,685,119 The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 23 CATALYST METALS LIMITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended 30 June 2020 Note 2020 $ 2019 $ Cash Flows from Operating Activities Payments for exploration and evaluation (1,345,802) (1,226,041) Payments to suppliers, contractors and employees (1,949,357) (552,455) Research and development tax offsets received Other income Interest received 225,620 714,547 97,833 - 303,165 65,233 Net cash flows used in operating activities 16 (2,257,159) (1,410,098) Cash Flows from Investing Activities Payments for property, plant and equipment Payments for exploration and evaluation (109,022) - (3,591,357) (1,259,991) Net cash flows used in investing activities (3,700,379) (1,259,991) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Proceeds from issue of shares and other equity securities 8,050,430 13,279,264 Share issue expenses Proceeds from Entitlement Issue Prospectus not allotted (1,551) (28,799) - 12,073 Joint venture exploration advances received Joint venture exploration advances expended 13 13 3,820,441 2,800,370 (3,473,715) (2,449,488) Net cash flows provided from financing activities 8,395,605 13,613,420 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 2,438,067 10,943,331 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 15,897,453 4,954,122 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 8 18,335,520 15,897,453 The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 24 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. (a) New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. The adoption of AASB 16 Leases from 1 July 2019 has not affected balances of the consolidated entity because no leases of the consolidated entity are recognised or measured differently by this standard. Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted. (b) Basis of preparation These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for for-profit oriented entities. These financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB'). Historical cost convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for, where applicable, the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, investment properties, certain classes of property, plant and equipment and derivative financial instruments. Critical accounting estimates The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the consolidated entity's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in note 2. (c) Critical accounting estimates The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Consolidated Entity's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in note 2. (d) (e) Parent entity information In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements present the results of the consolidated entity only. Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 26. Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Catalyst Metals Limited ('company' or 'parent entity') as at 30 June 2020 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. Catalyst Metal Limited and its subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial statements as the 'consolidated entity'. Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the consolidated entity has control. The consolidated entity controls an entity when the consolidated entity 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. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the consolidated entity. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 25 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (e) (f) Principles of consolidation (continued) Intercompany transactions, balances and transactions between entities in the consolidated entity are eliminated. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the consolidated entity. Revenue Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised based on the transfer of promised goods or services to customers with an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Interest Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. Other revenue Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. (g) Impairment At each reporting date, the Group reviews 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 asset, 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 income statement. 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. (h) Cash and cash equivalents For the purpose of the cash flow statement, cash includes cash on hand and at call deposits with banks or financial institutions and investments in money market instruments with less than 30 days to maturity. (i) (j) Trade and other receivables Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any allowance for expected credit losses. 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. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 26 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (k) Financial instruments Recognition and Initial Measurement Financial assets are measured at amortised cost if they are held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows which arise on specified dates and are solely principal and interest. All other financial instrument assets are classified and measured at fair value through profit or loss unless the entity makes an irrevocable election on initial recognition to present gains and losses on equity instruments (that are not held-for-trading) in other comprehensive income. Financial assets may be impaired based on an expected credit loss model to recognise an allowance. Such impairment is measured with a 12-month expected credit loss model unless the credit risk on a financial instrument has increased significantly since initial recognition in which case the lifetime expected credit loss model is adopted For financial liabilities, the portion of the change in fair value that relates to the Group’s credit risk is presented in other comprehensive income. Fair value Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine the fair value for all unlisted securities, including recent arm’s length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models. Impairment At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement. (l) Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred by or on behalf of the Group is accumulated separately for each area of interest. Such expenditure comprises net direct costs and an appropriate portion of related overhead expenditure. Each area of interest is limited to a size related to a known or probable mineral resource capable of supporting a mining operation. Exploration expenditure for each area of interest is written off as incurred, except that it may be carried forward provided that such costs are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploitation of the area of interest or, alternatively, by its sale. The Group performs impairment testing when facts and circumstances suggest the carrying amount has been impaired. If it was determined that the asset was impaired it would be immediately written off to the income statement. Expenditure is not carried forward in respect of any area of interest unless the Group’s right of tenure to that area of interest is current. Expenditures incurred before the Group has obtained legal rights to explore a specific area is expensed as incurred. Amortisation is not charged on areas under development, pending commencement of production. (m) Trade and other payables These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 27 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (n) (o) Provisions Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet date. Employee entitlements Short-term employee benefits Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in current liabilities in respect of employees' services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. 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 recognised in non-current liabilities, provided there is an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability. The liability is measured as the present value of 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 national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. Defined contribution superannuation expense Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Share-based payments Equity-settled and cash-settled share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees. Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares that are provided to employees in exchange for the rendering of services. Cash-settled transactions are awards of cash for the exchange of services, where the amount of cash is determined by reference to the share price. 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. The cost of equity-settled transactions are recognised as an expense with a corresponding increase in equity over the vesting period. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the grant date fair value of the award, the best estimate of the number of awards that are likely to vest and the expired portion of the vesting period. The amount recognised in profit or loss for the period is the cumulative amount calculated at each reporting date less amounts already recognised in previous periods. The cost of cash-settled transactions is initially, and at each reporting date until vested, determined by applying either the Binomial or Black-Scholes option pricing model, taking into consideration the terms and conditions on which the award was granted. The cumulative charge to profit or loss until settlement of the liability is calculated as follows:  during the vesting period, the liability at each reporting date is the fair value of the award at that  date multiplied by the expired portion of the vesting period. from the end of the vesting period until settlement of the award, the liability is the full fair value of the liability at the reporting date. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 28 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (o) Employee entitlements (continued) Share-based payments (continued) All changes in the liability are recognised in profit or loss. The ultimate cost of cash-settled transactions is the cash paid to settle the liability. Market conditions are taken into consideration in determining fair value. Therefore any awards subject to market conditions are considered to vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition has been met, provided all other conditions are satisfied. If equity-settled awards are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the modification has not been made. An additional expense is recognised, over the remaining vesting period, for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based compensation benefit as at the date of modification. If the non-vesting condition is within the control of the consolidated entity or employee, the failure to satisfy the condition is treated as a cancellation. If the condition is not within the control of the consolidated entity or employee and is not satisfied during the vesting period, any remaining expense for the award is recognised over the remaining vesting period, unless the award is forfeited. If equity-settled awards are cancelled, it is treated as if it has vested on the date of cancellation, and any remaining expense is recognised immediately. If a new replacement award is substituted for the cancelled award, the cancelled and new award is treated as if they were a modification. (p) Income tax Current tax Current tax is calculated by reference to the amount of income taxes payable or recoverable in respect of the taxable profit or tax loss for the year. It is calculated using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by reporting date. Current tax for current and prior years is recognised as a liability (or asset) to the extent that it is unpaid (or refundable). Deferred tax Deferred tax is accounted for using the comprehensive balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax base of those items. In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable amounts will be available against which deductible temporary differences or unused tax losses and tax offsets can be utilised. However, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary differences giving rise to them arise from the initial recognition of assets and liabilities (other than as a result of a business combination) which affects neither taxable income nor accounting profit. Furthermore, a deferred tax liability is not recognised in relation to taxable temporary differences arising from goodwill. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year(s) when the asset and liability giving rise to them are realised or settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by reporting date. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis. Current and deferred tax for the year Current and deferred tax is recognised as an expense or income in the income statement, except when it relates to items credited or debited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also recognised directly in equity, or where it arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, in which case it is taken into account in the determination of goodwill or excess. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 29 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (q) Earnings per share Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing the profit from ordinary activities after related income tax expense by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year. (r) Goods and services tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except: • where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. • The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet. Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financial activities, which are recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority, are classified as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority. (s) Property, Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis and therefore carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment. In the event the carrying amount of plant and equipment is greater than the estimated recoverable amount, the carrying amount is written down immediately to the estimated recoverable amount and impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. A formal assessment of recoverable amount is made when impairment indicators are present. The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by Directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows that will be received from the asset’s employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts. Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a straight- line basis over the asset’s useful life 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 Computer equipment Furniture, fittings and equipment Depreciation Rate 25%-33.33% 33.33% The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. 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. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 30 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (t) 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 deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. (u) Joint ventures A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrangement. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the share of the profits or losses of the joint venture is recognised in profit or loss and the share of the movements in equity is recognised in other comprehensive income. Investments in joint ventures are carried in the statement of financial position at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the consolidated entity's share of net assets of the joint venture. Goodwill relating to the joint venture is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortised nor individually tested for impairment. Income earned from joint venture entities reduce the carrying amount of the investment. (v) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, have not been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2020. The consolidated entity's assessment of the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations, most relevant to the consolidated entity, are set out below. Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (Conceptual Framework) The revised Conceptual Framework is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2020 and early adoption is permitted. The Conceptual Framework contains new definition and recognition criteria as well as new guidance on measurement that affects several Accounting Standards. Where the consolidated entity has relied on the existing framework in determining its accounting policies for transactions, events or conditions that are not otherwise dealt with under the Australian Accounting Standards, the consolidated entity may need to review such policies under the revised framework. At this time, the application of the Conceptual Framework is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated entity's financial statements. (w) Foreign currency translation The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Group’s functional and presentation currency. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 31 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS 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. Exploration and evaluation costs The Group's accounting policy for exploration and evaluation is set out in note 1(l). The application of this policy necessarily requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions as to future events and circumstances, in particular the assessment of whether economic quantities of reserves may be found. Any such estimates and assumptions may change as new information becomes available. Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Judgement has been exercised in considering the impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, or may have, on the consolidated entity based on known information. This consideration extends to the nature of the supply chain, staffing and geographic regions in which the consolidated entity operates. Other than as addressed in specific notes, there does not currently appear to be either any significant impact upon the financial statements or any significant uncertainties with respect to events or conditions which may impact the consolidated entity unfavourably as at the reporting date or subsequently as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 3. Operating segments The consolidated entity has considered the requirements of AASB 8 – Operating Segments and has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the board of Directors (chief operating decision makers) in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources. The consolidated entity operates predominantly in one business segment and in one geographical location. The operations of the consolidated entity consist of mineral exploration, within Australia. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 32 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 4. Other income Research and development tax offset recovery Grant funding Administration recovery fees Interest received 5. Expenses 2020 $ 2019 $ 225,660 337,200 377,307 97,833 1,038,000 - 186,527 116,638 65,233 368,398 Loss before income tax includes the following specific expenses: Depreciation Directors fees Superannuation expense 20,097 330,690 10,267 2,260 280,350 821 Exploration and evaluation expenditure (refer note 1(l)) 1,345,802 917,766 6. Earnings per Share 2020 No. of Shares 2019 No. of Shares Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic and diluted earnings per share 80,961,276 72,734,434 7. Income tax Loss before tax 2020 $ 2019 $ (1,746,832) (1,686,017) Prima facie tax on operating loss before income tax at 27.5% 480,379 463,655 Tax effect of: - non deductible items Deferred tax asset not brought to account at the reporting date as realisation of the benefit is not probable Income tax attributable to operating loss Unrecognised deferred tax (124,415) (73,389) (355,964) (390,266) - - The Group has $17,626,456 (2019: $16,332,042) tax losses arising in Australia that are available indefinitely for offset against future profit of the companies in which the losses arose. The potential deferred tax asset of $4,847,276 (2019: $4,491,312), arising from tax losses and temporary differences (as disclosed above), has not been recognised as an asset because recovery of tax losses and temporary differences is not considered probable. The potential deferred tax asset will only be obtained if: - - - the relevant Group derives future assessable income of a nature and an amount sufficient to enable the benefit to be realised; the relevant Group continues to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by tax legislation; and no changes in tax legislation adversely affect the relevant Group in realising the benefit from the deduction for the losses. 33 Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 8. Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank Cash on deposit 2020 $ 2019 $ 18,225,520 15,787,453 110,000 110,000 18,335,520 15,897,453 The cash at bank includes $1,238,656 (2019: $1,679,572) held in trust by Catalyst’s subsidiaries, Kite Gold Pty Ltd (advanced by Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd as funds provided in advance for exploration expenditure on the Four Eagles Gold Project joint venture and Boort Project joint venture) and Tandarra Management Pty Ltd (advanced by Navarre Minerals Limited as funds provided in advance for exploration expenditure on the Tandarra Gold Project joint venture). 9. Trade and other receivables GST receivable Environmental Rehabilitation Bond Other 2020 $ 154,377 10,000 108,587 272,964 2019 $ 132,672 - - 132,672 Fair value and credit risk Due to the short term nature of the receivables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value. 10. Property, plant and equipment Year ended 30 June 2020 Opening net book amount 1 July 2019 Closing net book amount 30 June 2020 At 30 June 2020 Cost Accumulated depreciation Net book amount Year ended 30 June 2019 Opening net book amount 1 July 2018 Closing net book amount 30 June 2019 At 30 June 2019 Cost Accumulated depreciation Net book amount Computer equipment $ Furniture, fittings and equipment $ 265 16,819 40,019 (23,200) 16,819 416 265 21,055 (20,790) 265 7,677 80,048 112,173 (32,125) 80,048 9,786 7,677 22,115 (14,438) 7,677 Total $ 7,942 96,867 152,192 (55,325) 96,867 10,202 7,942 43,170 (35,228) 7,942 Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 34 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 11. Exploration and evaluation expenditure Opening balance Additions (refer note 1(l)) Closing balance 2020 $ 1,956,481 3,591,357 2019 $ - 1,956,481 5,547,838 1,956,481 The ultimate recoupment of balances carried forward in relation to areas of interest still in the exploration or evaluation phase is dependent on successful development, and commercial exploitation, or alternatively sale of the respective areas. The Group conducts impairment testing when indicators of impairment are present at the reporting date. 12. Trade and other payables Current Payables Trade creditors Accruals 2020 $ 2019 $ 588,966 447,470 1,001,372 413,123 1,036,436 1,414,495 Included in the current payables is an aggregate amount of $257,511 (2019: $300,157) incurred in relation to the Four Eagles Gold Project and Tandarra Gold Project which is payable by Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd and Navarre Mineral Limited. Due to the short term nature of these payables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value. Trade and other payables are non-interest bearing and normally settled on 30- day terms. 13. Advances Advances from applicants to Prospectus Opening Balance of Advance from Joint Venture Partners Advances received from Joint Venture Partners Exploration expenditure Closing Balance of Advance/(Receivable) from Joint Venture Partners 2020 $ - 2019 $ 12,073 184,908 3,820,441 (165,974) 2,800,370 (3,473,715) (2,449,488) 531,634 531,674 184,908 196,981 The (receivable)/advance from Joint Venture Partners relates to monies (receivable)/advanced (from)/to Kite Gold Pty Ltd, Tandarra Management Pty Ltd, Kite Operations Pty Ltd and Silkfield Holdings Pty Ltd for their contribution to exploration expenditure on the Four Eagles, Tandarra, Boort and Drummartin Gold Projects. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 35 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 14. Contributed Equity (a) Share capital Ordinary shares Fully paid Note 2020 Number 2020 $ 2019 Number 2019 $ 14(c) 82,399,646 41,192,324 78,892,444 33,301,230 (b) Other equity securities Options – Listed Options – Unlisted 14(d) 19 7,882,048 157,785 - 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 - - Total contributed equity 41,350,109 33,301,230 (c) Movements in Ordinary Shares Details Balance at 30 June 2018 Issue of shares – Exercise of listed options Issue of shares – Exercise of unlisted options Issue of shares – Share Placement Capital raising expenses Balance at 30 June 2019 Issue of shares – Exercise of listed options Issue of shares – Share Placement Capital raising expenses Balance at 30 June 2020 (d) Movements in Options - LIsted Details Balance at 30 June 2018 Balance at 30 June 2019 Issue of options – Entitlement offer Exercise of options Balance at 30 June 2020 (d) Ordinary shares Number of Shares 69,793,916 Issue Price $ 20,050,765 318,528 $0.50 159,264 100,000 $1.00 100,000 8,680,000 $1.50 13,020,000 - - (28,799) 78,892,444 33,301,230 7,202 $2.45 17,645 3,500,000 $2.25 7,875,000 - - (1,551) 82,399,646 41,192,234 Number of Options Issue Price - - $ - - 7,889,250 (7,202) 7,882,048 $0.02 157,785 - - 157,785 On a show of hands, every member present in person or by proxy shall have one vote and, upon a poll, each share shall have one vote. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 36 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 14. Contributed Equity (Continued) (f) Capital risk management When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern as well as to maintain optimal returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. Management also aims to maintain a capital structure that ensures the lowest cost of capital available to the entity. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the entity may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares, enter into joint ventures or sell assets. The entity does not have a defined share buy-back plan. There is no current intention to incur debt funding on behalf of the Group as on-going exploration expenditure will be funded via cash reserves, equity or joint ventures with other companies. The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. (g) Details of subsidiaries Details of the Group’s subsidiaries at 30 June 2020 are: Name of subsidiary Principal activity Place of incorporation and operation Silkfield Holdings Pty Ltd Mineral Exploration Australia Kite Gold Pty Ltd Mineral Exploration Australia Kite Operations Pty Ltd Mineral Exploration Australia Tandarra Management Pty Ltd Mineral Exploration Australia Proportion of ownership interest and voting power held 2020 100% 100% 100% 100% 2019 100% 100% 100% 100% Nomad Metals Pty Ltd Mineral Exploration Australia 100% 100% 15. Reserves & Accumulated Losses (a) Reserves Share-based payments reserve Balance at the beginning of the year Movements during the year Balance at the end of the year 2020 $ 2019 $ 372,972 372,972 - - 372,972 372,972 The share-based payments reserve records the value of share options issued by the Group. (b) Accumulated losses Balance at the beginning of the year Loss for the year Balance at the end of the year Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 (17,291,130) (15,605,113) (1,746,832) (1,686,017) (19,037,962) (17,291,130) 37 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 16. Notes to the Cash Flow Statement (a) Reconciliation of net cash used in operating activities to operating loss after income tax 2020 $ 2019 $ Operating loss after tax (1,746,832) (1,686,017) Add non-cash items: Depreciation Changes in net assets and liabilities (Increase)/decrease in receivables (Decrease)/increase in payables 20,097 2,260 (140,292) (390,132) 291,605 (17,946) Net cash used in operating activities (2,257,159) (1,410,098) (b) Non-cash financing and investing activities The Group did not have any non-cash financing or investing activities during the year (2019: Nil). 17. Key Management Personnel Compensation (a) Directors and Specified Executives The names and positions held by key management personnel in office at any time during the year are: Directors S Boston R Scrimgeour G Schwab B Kay Non-Executive Chairman (appointed 1 September 2009) Non-Executive Director (appointed 1 September 2009) Non-Executive Director (appointed 8 December 2009) Non-Executive Director (appointed 9 February 2011) All of the above persons were also key management persons during the year ended 30 June 2019. (b) Key management personnel remunerations Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits 2020 535,798 43,203 579,001 2019 448,378 47,179 495,557 Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the Remuneration Report section of the Director’s Report. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 38 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 17. Key Management Personnel Compensation (Continued) (c) Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel (i) (ii) Options provided as remuneration and shares issued on exercise of such options Details of options provided as remuneration and share issued on the exercise of such options, together with terms and conditions of the options, can be found in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors’ Report. Option holdings The number of options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the year by each Director of the Company and other key management personnel, including their personally related parties, are set out below: 2020 Directors S Boston R Scrimgeour G Schwab B Kay 2019 Directors S Boston R Scrimgeour G Schwab B Kay Balance at beginning of year - - - - Balance at beginning of year - - - - Granted as compensation Exercised Other changes Balance at end of year Vested and exercisable - - - - - - - - 458,477 531,074 - 458,477 531,074 - 458,477 531,074 - 205,301 205,301 205,301 Granted as compensation Exercised Other changes Balance at end of year Vested and exercisable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (iii) Shareholdings Ordinary Shares The number of ordinary shares in the Group held during the financial year by each Director and other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below. There were no shares granted during the year as compensation. 2020 Directors S Boston R Scrimgeour G Schwab B Kay Balance at beginning of year Purchased Other changes 5,835,974 5,310,732 - 2,232,994 - - - - (111,802) - - (85,285) 2,147,169 Balance at end of year 5,724,172 5,310,732 - Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 39 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 17. Key Management Personnel Compensation (Continued) (c) Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel (Continued) (iii) Shareholdings (Continued) 2019 Directors S Boston R Scrimgeour G Schwab B Kay 18. Related Party Disclosures Balance at beginning of year Purchased Other changes 5,835,974 5,310,732 - 2,232,994 - - - - - - - - Balance at end of year 5,835,974 5,310,732 - 2,232,994 Key Management Personnel (i) Mr Boston’s Directors’ fees and consulting fees for the year were $196,662 (2019: $197,976) of which $16,498 was accrued and outstanding at year end. Mr Boston is also a Director of Raisemetrex Pty Ltd which was paid $74,734 by the Company to provide an online platform for the administration of capital raisings and electronic communications with shareholders. (ii) Mr Kay’s Directors’ fees and consulting fees for the year were $199,255 (2019: $179,321). (iii) Mr Scrimgeour’s Directors’ fees for the year were $81,030 (2019: $59,130). (iv) Mr Schwab’s Directors’ fees and consulting fees for the year were $102,054 (2019 $59,130) of which $9,709 was accrued and outstanding at year end. All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates. 19. Share Based Payments The Company has adopted an Employee Incentive Plan that allows for share options to be granted to eligible employees and officers of the Group. The number of share options that can be issued under the plan cannot exceed 5% of the total number of shares on issue. The terms and conditions of the share options issued under the plan are at the discretion of the Board. During the year no options were issued (2019: nil). Options issued The Company has issued equity based payments to key corporate and strategic consultants of the Company to provide an incentive for their future involvement and commitment. 2020 2019 Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise Price $ Number of Options Number of Options Opening amounts Exercised during the year Closing amount 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 $1.00 - $1.00 1,100,000 (100,000) 1,000,000 1,100,000 (100,000) 1,000,000 Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 40 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 19. Share Based Payments (continued) 2020 Issue date Expiry date Balance at start of year 7 Nov 2016 31 Oct 2020 1,000,000 Number issued during year Number exercised during year Number expired during year Balance at end of year Number exercisable at end of year - - - 1,000,000 1,000,000 Exercise Price $1.00 2019 Issue date Expiry date Balance at start of year 7 Nov 2016 1 Aug 2016 31 Oct 2020 31 Jul 2018 1,000,000 100,000 Number issued during year Number exercised during year Number expired during year Balance at end of year Number exercisable at end of year - - - (100,000) - 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000 - Exercise Price $1.00 $1.00 The weighted average share price during the financial year was $2.53 (2019: $1.77). The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the financial year was 0.34 years (2019: 1.77 years). Performance Rights The Company has adopted a Performance Rights Plan which allows for performance rights to be granted to employees, Directors and consultants of the Group (“Eligible Participants”), by providing performance related incentives and rewards. Subject to certain criteria being satisfied, the Board may offer Eligible Participants performance rights which upon vesting will entitle the holder to one ordinary fully paid share in the Company for each performance right held. There were no Performance Rights issued in 2020 (2019: Nil). Directors Shares There were no Directors shares issued in 2020 (2019: Nil). 20. Auditor’s Remuneration Audit or review of the financial statements Other services – audit of joint venture financial statements 21. Commitments There were no outstanding commitments, which are not disclosed in the financial statements as at 30 June 2020 other than: (a) Tenement commitments No later than 1 year Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 2020 $ 25,600 9,200 34,800 2019 $ 26,800 - 26,800 2020 $ 2019 $ 1,452,500 1,452,600 - - 1,452,500 1,452,600 41 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 22. Financial Instruments Notes Floating Interest Rate 1 year or less $ Over 1-5 years $ Non-interest bearing Total $ $ 2020 Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Total financial assets Financial liabilities Trade and other payables Advances Total financial liabilities 8 9 12 13 0.8% 18,335,520 - - - - 18,335,520 - - - Net financial assets 18,335,520 - - - - - - - - 18,335,520 272,964 272,964 272,964 18,608,484 1,036,436 1,036,436 550,377 550,377 1,586,813 1,586,813 (1,313,849) 17,021,671 Notes Floating Interest Rate 1 year or less $ Over 1-5 years $ Non-interest bearing Total $ $ 2019 Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Total financial assets Financial liabilities Trade and other payables Advances Total financial liabilities 8 9 12 13 0.8% 15,897,453 - - - - 15,897,453 - - - Net financial assets 15,897,453 Reconciliation of net financial assets to net assets Net Financial Assets Property, plant & equipment Exploration expenditure Net Assets - - - - - - - - 15,897,453 132,672 132,672 132,672 16,030,125 1,414,495 1,414,495 196,981 196,981 1,611,476 1,611,476 (1,478,804) 14,418,649 2020 $ 2019 $ 17,021,671 14,418,649 96,867 5,566,581 7,942 1,956,481 22,685,119 16,383,072 Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 42 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 22. Financial Instruments (continued) Market Risks Interest rate risks The Group’s exposure to the risks of changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the Group’s short-term deposits with a floating interest rate. These financial assets with variable rates expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. All other financial assets and liabilities in the form of receivables and payables are non-interest bearing. The Group does not engage in any hedging or derivative transactions to manage interest rate risk. Interest rate sensitivity At 30 June 2020, if interest rates had changed by 100 basis points during the entire year with all other variables held constant, profit for the year and equity would have been $183,355 (2019: $158,975) lower/higher, mainly as a result of lower/higher interest income from cash and cash equivalents. A sensitivity of 100 basis points has been selected as this is considered reasonably possible in the current economic environment. Based on the sensitivity analysis only interest revenue from variable rate deposits and cash balances are impacted resulting in a decrease or increase in overall income. Credit risk The maximum exposure to credit risk at balance date is the carrying amount (net of provision of doubtful debts) of those assets as disclosed in the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements. The Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. The Group’s exposure and the credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions concluded is spread amongst approved counterparties. Liquidity risk The responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash or credit facilities to meet the operating requirements of the business and investing excess funds in highly liquid short term investments. 23. Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets The Group does not have any contingent liabilities or contingent assets at 30 June 2020. 24. Subsequent Events In August 2020 the Four Eagles Joint Venture donated $108,000 to health related charitable organisations in Dingee and Pyramid Hill to support the local communities in which the Joint Venture is exploring. The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is ongoing and while it has had no significant impact on the Consolidated Entity up to 30 June 2020, it is not practicable to estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after the reporting date. The situation is rapidly developing and is dependent on measures imposed by the Australian Government and other countries, such as maintaining social distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic stimulus that may be provided. Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 43 CATALYST METALS LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 25. Parent Entity Disclosure Total current assets Total assets Total current liabilities Total liabilities Equity Contributed equity Share based payments reserve Accumulated losses Total equity Loss for the year 2020 $ 2019 $ 17,372,957 14,223,409 17,469,824 14,231,351 708,626 503,735 708,626 503,735 41,350,109 372,972 (24,961,883) 33,301,230 372,972 (19,946,586) 16,761,198 13,727,616 (5,015,297) (4,284,466) Total comprehensive loss (5,015,297) (4,284,466) Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 44 CATALYST METALS LIMITED DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION The Directors of the Company declare that in the opinion of the Directors: 1. the financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: (a) comply with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and (b) give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2020 and of its performance for the year then ended; 2. 3. 4. the financial statements and notes thereto also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards, as disclosed in Note 1; the Directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001; and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. This declaration is made in accordance with a circular resolution of the Board of Directors. Stephen Boston Chairman Dated at Perth this 30th day of September 2020 Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2020 45 Level 32, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade Perth WA 6000 GPO Box R1253 Perth WA 6844 RSM Australia Partners T +61 (0) 8 9261 9100 F +61 (0) 8 9261 9111 www.rsm.com.au INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the Members of Catalyst Metals Limited Opinion We have audited the financial report of Catalyst Metals Limited (Company) and its subsidiaries (Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2020, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, 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 2020 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 (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 confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor's report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD AUDIT | TAX | CONSULTING RSM Australia Partners is a member of the RSM network and trades as RSM. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practices in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. RSM Australia Partners ABN 36 965 185 036 Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 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. Key audit matter How our audit addressed this matter Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure Refer to Note 11 in the Financial Statements The Group has capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure with a carrying value of $5,547,838 as at 30 June 2020. We considered this to be a key audit matter due to the significant management judgments involved in assessing the carrying value of the asset including:  Determination of whether the exploration and evaluation expenditure can be associated with finding specific mineral resources and the basis on which that expenditure is allocated to an area of interest;  Assessing whether of impairment are present and, if so, judgement applied to determine and quantify any impairment loss; and indicators any  Assessing whether exploration activities have reached a stage at which the existence of economically recoverable reserves may be determined. Our audit procedures included:  Ensuring that the right to tenure of the area of interest was current;  Agreeing a sample of additions to supporting documentation and ensuring the amounts are capital in nature and relate to the area of interest;  Enquiring with management and reviewing budgets and other documentation as evidence that active and significant operations in, or relation to, the area of interest will be continued in the future;  Assessing and evaluating management’s assessment of whether indicators of impairment existed at the reporting date; and  Through discussions with the management and review of the Board Minutes, ASX announcements relevant documentation, assessing and other management’s exploration activities have not yet progressed to the stage where the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves may be determined. determination that Other information 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 2020, but does not include the financial report and the 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 the 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. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar2.pdf. This description forms part of our auditor's report. 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 2020. In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Catalyst Metals Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2020, 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. David Wall Partner RSM Australia Partners Perth, Western Australia 30 September 2020 CATALYST METALS LIMITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The following information was reflected in the records of the Company as at 21 September 2020. Distribution of share and option holders 1 1,001 5,001 10,001 - 1,000 - 5,000 - 10,000 - 100,000 100,001 and over Including holdings of less than a marketable parcel Fully paid shares Number of holders Listed options Unlisted options 154 92 28 48 12 334 - - - - 3 3 337 331 109 195 65 1,037 95 Substantial shareholders The following shareholders have lodged a notice of substantial shareholding in the Company. Shareholder Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd St Barbara Limited Drill Investments Pty Ltd Trapine Pty Ltd Robin Scrimgeour Twenty largest holders of fully paid shares Shareholder 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd St Barbara Limited HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited Drill Investments Pty Ltd Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd Trapine Pty Ltd Kayfund Pty Ltd Invia Custodian Pty Ltd Providence Gold and Minerals Pty Ltd 10. Gavin Arnold Caudle 11. Kimberley Downs Pty Ltd 12. Gavin Arnold Caudle 13. Gavin Caudle 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Roger George Davis John Paul Sisterson Lindway Investments Pty Ltd Vestcourt Pty Ltd BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Elshaw Pty Ltd Peter Teagle Catalyst Metals Limited ABN 54 118 912 495 Annual Report 2018 Number of shares % 12,180,000 11,149,617 5,923,105 5,799,877 5,310,731 Shares 12,180,000 11,149,617 11,148,490 6,175,000 6,152,803 4,684,770 2,108,843 2,066,875 1,447,849 1,373,625 1,194,635 1,000,000 797,092 772,275 699,731 613,594 571,716 553,478 503,460 413,900 14.78 13.53 7.19 7.04 6.45 % 14.78 13.53 13.53 7.49 7.47 5.69 2.56 2.51 1.76 1.67 1.45 1.21 0.97 0.94 0.85 0.74 0.69 0.67 0.61 0.50 65,607,753 79.62 49 CATALYST METALS LIMITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Twenty largest holders of quoted options Optionholder 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. St Barbara Limited HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited Gold Exploration Victoria Pty Ltd Drill Investments Pty Ltd Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd Trapine Pty Ltd Invia Custodian Pty Ltd Kayfund Pty Ltd Michael Rex Hunt 10. Providence Gold and Minerals Pty Ltd 11. Gavin Arnold Caudle 12. Kimberley Downs Pty Ltd 13. Gavin Arnold Caudle 14. Robert Joseph Biro 15. Gavin Caudle 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Peter McClure Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd Roger George Davis Vestcourt Pty Ltd John Sisterson & Simone Sisterson Kenneth Raymond Teagle Options % 1,114,962 984,766 868,000 667,500 651,774 458,477 206,688 201,468 170,803 153,785 137,363 119,464 100,000 100,000 89,710 86,000 77,228 71,000 69,974 65,314 14.15 12.49 11.01 8.47 8.27 5.82 2.62 2.56 2.17 1.95 1.74 1.52 1.27 1.27 1.14 1.09 0.98 0.90 0.89 0.83 6,394,276 81.14 Classes of shares and voting rights At meetings of members or classes of members, each member entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy or attorney. On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote, and on a poll, every person present in person or by proxy has one vote for each ordinary share held. Unquoted securities The following classes of unquoted securities are on issue: Security Holders of greater than 20% of each class of security Number on issue Name of holder Options over fully paid shares exercisable: - at $1.00 each on or before 31.10.20 1,000,000 Maybach Consulting Pty Ltd Gold Class Investments Pty Ltd Gabrielle Metcalf Voluntary escrow Ordinary fully paid shares subject to voluntary escrow until 28 November 2020 Corporate governance statement The Company’s 2020 corporate governance statement can be viewed at https://catalystmetals.com.au/about-catalyst/corporate-governance/ Numbe r % 500,000 250,000 250,000 50.0 25.0 25.0 Number 3,500,000 50 CATALYST METALS LIMITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tenement directory Project Victoria Four Eagles Tandarra Macorna Boort Drummartin Raydarra East Sebastian Stawell North Golden Camel Tenement number Beneficial interest RL006422, EL5295, EL5508, EL006859 50% RL006660 51% EL5521, EL006894 EL006549 (mineral rights) 100% (farm-out of 50% interest) EL006670 EL006507 EL5509 EL5533, EL007214 (application) 100% (farm-out of 50% interest) 100% (farm-out of 50% interest) 100% 100% EL007349 (application) 100% EL5490, EL5449 50.1% (earning in via farm-in agreement) Competent person statement The information in this report that relates to exploration results is based on information compiled by Mr Bruce Kay, a Competent Person, who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Kay is a non-executive director of the Company and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code). Mr Kay consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Much of the historical information relating to the Four Eagles project was prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2004. This information has not been updated since to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was reported. Information relating to the Tandarra project was first disclosed by previous tenement holders under the JORC Code 2004. This information has been subsequently reported by the Company in accordance with the JORC Code 2012, refer to announcement dated 1 September 2014 and the quarterly activities report dated 31 July 2014. 51 

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