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Corporate Directory

Directors
Mr D M Murcia  
B.Juris, LL.B 
Non-Executive Chairman

Mr D P Gordon  
B.Bus, CA, FFin, ACIS, MAICD 
Managing Director

Mr P E Freund  
FAusIMM(CP), F.AIM 
Executive Director

Mr K G McKay  
BSc (Hons), FAusIMM, MAICD 
Non-Executive Director

Mr R G Hill  
B.Juris, LLB., B.Sc. (Hons), FFin 
Non-Executive Director

Mr M D Hancock 
B.Bus, CA, FFin 
Non-Executive Director

Secretary
Mr G A James  
B.Bus, CA, ACIS

Share Registry
Advanced Share Registry Limited 
150 Stirling Highway 
Nedlands WA 6009 
Telephone: (08) 9389 8033

Auditors
KPMG 
Chartered Accountants 
235 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000

Bankers
Australia
National Australia Bank 
1232 Hay Street 
West Perth WA 6005

Brazil 
Banco Itaú  
Av. João Pinheiro,  
195 - Sobre Loja 
Bairro: Funcionários 
Belo Horizonte, MG 
CEP: 31710-130

Stock Exchange Listing
Centaurus Metals Limited  
shares are listed on the  
Australian Securities Exchange 

Ordinary fully paid shares 
(ASX code: CTM)

Principal Registered  
Office in Australia
Level 1, 16 Ord Street 
West Perth WA 6005 
(PO Box 975, West Perth WA 6872)
Telephone: (08) 9420 4000 
Facsimile: (08) 9420 4040
Email: info@centaurus.com.au 
Website: www.centaurus.com.au

Brazil Office
Alameda do Ingá, 95, 3º andar 
Bairro: Vale do Sereno 
Nova Lima, MG 
CEP: 34000-000
Telephone: +55 31 3293 3277 
Facsimile: +55 31 3293 3277

 
 
Confirmed the
Jambreiro Project  
as the cornerstone of our  
domestic iron & steel strategy

Secured an exciting new 
export-focused project, 
Serra da Lontra

Established a 
Strategic Alliance 
with leading iron ore  
company, Atlas Iron Limited

Brazil

Bahia

Minas 
Gerais

Contents

IFC Corporate Directory

2 Chairman’s Letter

4 Operations Review

28 Directors’ Report

52 Auditor’s Independence Declaration

53 Statement of Comprehensive Income

54 Statement of Financial Position

55 Statement of Changes in Equity

57 Statement of Cash Flows

58 Notes to the Financial Statements

102 Directors’ Declaration

103 Independent Auditor’s Report

105 Shareholder Information

107 Tenement Information

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I am pleased to report 
to you on a very active 
and successful year for 
Centaurus, during which 
we continued to make rapid 
progress with our dual 
domestic and export iron 
ore development strategy 
in south-eastern Brazil. 

Over the past year, we have put in place the key 
foundations to enable us to achieve our core 
corporate objective of building a substantial new 
international iron ore production company to sell 
iron ore into steel markets both within Brazil and 
globally. These include:

•  confirming the newly-acquired Jambreiro 

Project as the cornerstone of our domestic 
production strategy following successful  
drilling campaigns and scoping work; 

•  securing an exciting new project, Serra da 

Lontra, to underpin our export strategy; and

•  establishing a Strategic Alliance with the 

successful mid-tier iron ore company Atlas  
Iron, which has acquired a 19.9 per cent stake  
in Centaurus in return for an $18.7 million  
cash injection.

The Strategic Alliance with Atlas – which includes 
technical, development and product marketing 
support – is a very important development for 
Centaurus, giving us the financial, corporate 
and strategic support of one of Australia’s most 
dynamic and successful mid-tier mining groups.

As a result of these achievements, Centaurus has 
not only successfully weathered the financial and 
economic storms experienced in global equity 
markets over the past year, but also positioned 
itself for a period of strong growth as it moves 
towards production. 

The Company’s outstanding asset base in south-
east Brazil gives it a unique competitive advantage 
in the emerging iron ore sector. Centaurus is one 
of the few ASX-listed companies offering direct 
exposure to the rapid development and growth of 
the economies of Brazil and its fellow Mercosur1 
free trade association members. 

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With a population of over 190 million, Brazil is fast 
becoming the manufacturing centre for Mercosur 
countries. This manufacturing base – together with 
the growth in construction ahead of the 2014 Soccer 
World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games – supports the 
International Monetary Fund’s recent forecast that 
Brazil’s economy is anticipated 
to grow at above 4 per cent into 
2012, with its ongoing expansion 
expected to continue to outstrip 
that of the developed economies.

Our growth strategy leverages 
off both the growing team of 
experienced and highly skilled 
mining professionals we have assembled in 
Centaurus’ office in the regional centre of Belo 
Horizonte and our substantial tenement and project 
position in and around the Iron Quadrangle in the 
State of Minas Gerais. This region lies at the heart 
of the Brazilian iron and steel industries and close 
to the existing port of Ilhéus in the State of Bahia. 

We continued to strengthen our mining team 
in Brazil during the year with several senior 
management appointments in our Belo Horizonte 
office. These appointments will stand Centaurus in 
good stead as we move from an explorer through 
the development phase to become a producer of 
high-quality hematite iron ore. 

The 2012 financial year will see Centaurus move 
significantly closer to production from both its 
domestic and export-focused projects. 

With the Pre-Feasibility Study on our flagship 
Jambreiro Iron Ore Project nearing completion 
following an expected upgrade of the JORC 
Resource estimate for the entire Project area in 
early October, the development of this project to 
supply the domestic Brazilian steel market will 
focus on the completion of a Feasibility Study and 
all the activities required to obtain the necessary 
operational licences.

As the Jambreiro Project progresses, it continues 
to develop as a high quality project capable of 
delivering an excellent product for a modest capital 
investment – and therefore capable of generating 
excellent returns to shareholders.

From an export perspective, the newly acquired 
Serra da Lontra Project is expected to underpin the 
Company’s entry to the seaborne iron ore market. 
Centaurus has focused on building a portfolio of 
export-focused iron ore projects within trucking 
distance of the port of Ilhéus, located 500km  

to the north of the Jambreiro Project. Over the 
coming financial year, we intend to move rapidly 
from resource definition to project development  
while also continuing the ongoing discussions  
with the Bahia State Government regarding  
access to port infrastructure.

Given the significantly higher 
prices for iron ore in international 
export markets – approximately 
double the price which we expect 
to achieve from domestic sales 
– the acquisition of the Serra da 
Lontra Project represents a key 
development for Centaurus, adding 
substantial weight to our project portfolio and giving 
us the ability to generate strong cash margins from 
an emerging export business.

During the year, Geoff Clifford stepped down  
from the Centaurus Board to enable him to  
spend more time with his family. I would like to  
take this opportunity to thank Geoff for his many 
years of service to Centaurus and, previously, 
Glengarry Resources. 

After shareholder approval was received for the 
share placement to Atlas Iron in late September, 
experienced mining executive Mark Hancock 
was appointed to the Board as a non-executive 
Director representing Atlas Iron. Mark is a very 
accomplished executive who holds the position of 
Chief Commercial Officer at Atlas, and has played 
a key role in that Company’s rapid growth and 
success over the past three years. I would like to 
take this opportunity to welcome him to the Board.

In conclusion, I would like to acknowledge the 
efforts of our Managing Director, Darren Gordon, 
whose hard work and dedication during the year – 
supported by an outstanding senior management 
team and group of high quality consultants – has 
ensured that Centaurus moves towards 2012 in a 
very strong position.

Finally, I would like to thank our shareholders for 
their continued support during what has been a 
challenging and volatile time in global markets. I am 
confident this support will be rewarded in the years 
ahead as we execute our strategy to become one of 
Australia’s next leading mid-tier iron ore producers.

Didier Murcia 
Chairman B.Juris, LLB 
30 September 2011

1  Note: Mercosur is composed of 4 sovereign member states: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay and has a combined population of 240 million people.

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During the 2011 financial 
year, Centaurus Metals 
made significant 
progress towards 
achieving its strategic 
objective of becoming 
a substantial producer 
of iron ore for both the 
domestic Brazilian steel 
market and the global 
iron ore export market.

Brazil

Bahia

Minas 
Gerais

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DoMeStIC Iron AnD  
SteeL StrAteGy 
Centaurus’ initial focus within its extensive  
project portfolio in south-east Brazil during the 
year has been its Domestic Iron & Steel Strategy 
(“Domestic Strategy”), which is based on achieving 
targeted annualised production of at least 3Mtpa  
of iron ore grading +63% Fe by the end of 2013,  
which will be sold into the substantial domestic  
steel industry in Brazil.

The Iron Quadrangle’s proximity to the domestic  
steel industry in Brazil is analogous to having  
Western Australia’s world-class Pilbara iron ore 
province on the Korean Peninsula or in the Japanese 
archipelago. Being located in the midst of a growing 
40Mtpa Brazilian steel customer base enables 
Centaurus to differentiate itself from many other 
Australian-listed iron ore companies, which often  
face the significant barriers to market entry of 
extensive and costly infrastructure. 

Some of the biggest global steel producers,  
and potential customers, are located within  
150 kilometres of the Company’s Brazilian  
projects and extensive tenement portfolio. 

The State of Minas Gerais – where Centaurus’ 
domestic production projects are located – accounts 
for over 60 per cent, or 170Mtpa, of Brazil’s iron ore 
production. Significant investment has already been 
committed to this region with three of the country’s 
largest steelmakers – Gerdau, Arcelor Mittal and 
Usiminas – well established in the region. 

Centaurus’ key projects are strategically located close 
to the heart of this world-class industry, enabling the 
Company to sell its suite of proposed products at the 
mine gate without incurring large capital costs on 
infrastructure such as rail and port. 

In order to meet the Company’s production targets, 
the management team has been developing three iron 
ore projects located in this region – Jambreiro, Itambé 
and Passabem. These projects collectively host JORC 
compliant resources totalling 120 million tonnes at  
a grade of 30% Fe. 

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Confirmed the
Jambreiro Project  
as the cornerstone of our  
domestic iron & steel strategy

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JAMBreIro  
Iron ore ProJeCt

Since acquiring the Jambreiro Project from  
Cenibra in June 2010, Centaurus has moved  
rapidly to advance the Project to a JORC  
compliant resource which now includes a 
substantial Measured and Indicated component. 

A total of 58 holes have now been drilled for  
a total of 6,600 metres to define the current  
interim resource estimate. The Indicated  
Resource has been drilled on a spacing of  
200 metres x 50 metres and the Inferred  
Resource comprises mostly down-plunge  
(deeper) extensions of the Indicated Resource. 

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A further resource upgrade for the entire Project 
will be completed by early October 2011 following 
further drilling (7,800 metres in 110 RC and 
diamond holes) at the South East Extension Zone 
and three satellite deposits known as the Galo, 
Cruzeiro and Coelho Prospects.

The Jambreiro Project has very good access to 
existing local infrastructure and is well located 
approximately 130km from the city of Ipatinga,  
home to Usiminas’ 4.5Mtpa steel mill. Arcelor Mittal 
also has major steel operations within the same 
general radius, at the João Monlevade blast furnace.

Drilling commenced in September 2010 with  
some excellent intersections received including:

98.2 metres @ 29.8% Fe, 3.9% Al2O3 and 0.05% P

from 28 metres in Hole JBR-10-DD-0002

93.8 metres @ 31.5% Fe, 5.5% Al2O3 and 0.04% P

from 9 metres in Hole JBR-10-DD-0003

70.0 metres @ 31.8% Fe, 3.3% Al2O3 and 0.03% P

from 41 metres in Hole JBR-10-DD-0001

62.5 metres @ 32.2% Fe, 2.0% Al2O3 and 0.03% P

from 0.5 metres in Hole JBR-10-DD-0011

53.0 metres @ 31.2% Fe, 3.5% Al2O3 and 0.03% P

from 38 metres in Hole JBR-10-RC-0020

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In addition to the initial drilling undertaken  
by Centaurus at Jambreiro, sampling of  
seven historical vertical diamond drill  
holes delivered a number of significant 
intersections of mineralisation including  
85.8 metres @ 32.0% Fe in Hole JAM003. 

In late October 2010, the Company announced  
a maiden JORC Inferred Resource estimate  
of 77.1Mt grading 29.5% Fe for the Jambreiro 
Project, based on the initial drilling.

Following delivery of the initial resource, an 
extensive trenching program was completed to 
define the ore contacts over most of the current 
resource base area as well as extending the ore 
contacts to the south east.

The results of this trenching work confirmed 
the highly friable nature of the Jambreiro 
mineralisation at surface, the comparatively  
higher grade nature of this friable ore material, 
and the location of the footwall and hangingwall 
contacts for each prospect within the Project area. 

In February 2011, the Company commenced  
a new RC and diamond drill program to upgrade 
the initial resource estimate to the Measured and 
Indicated categories. 

Numerous significant intersections were received, 
further highlighting the highly friable nature of 
the Jambreiro mineralisation in the top 60 to 80 
metres of the key Tigre prospect area.

In June 2011, Centaurus announced an interim 
upgrade to the JORC resource estimate for  
the main Tigre Prospect at Jambreiro following  
the completion of this successful in-fill  
drilling program.

This interim JORC Resource estimate  
(combined Measured, Indicated and Inferred)  
is currently 70.6 million tonnes at an average  
grade of 28.0% Fe (refer table 1). 

This JORC Resource upgrade – together  
with beneficiation testwork which has been 
completed at the Jambreiro Project, demonstrating 
that the friable mineralisation can be upgraded  
to a +65% Fe hematite final product – confirmed 
the Project’s potential to become a cornerstone 
of the Company’s domestic iron ore production 
business in Brazil. 

tAbLE 1: JAmbrEIrO rESOurCE tAbLE (JunE 2011)

Prospect

JorC Category

Million tonnes

Fe%

Sio2%

Al2o3%

P%

LoI%

tigre

Measured 

Indicated

Measured + Indicated

Inferred 

totAL

Inferred 

Inferred 

totAL

Cruzeiro

Galo

totAL

6.0

29.2

35.2

26.0

61.2

6.3

3.1

70.6

29.7

28.0

28.3

26.9

27.7

30.2

28.7

28.0

49.3

51.6

51.2

52.2

51.7

51.2

48.1

51.3

4.7

4.1

4.2

3.8

4.0

2.7

3.9

3.8

0.04

0.04

0.04

0.05

0.05

0.04

0.03

0.05

1.9

1.4

1.5

1.0

1.3

1.5

1.4

1.3

In-fill drilling continued into August 2011 on the 
satellite Cruzeiro, Galo and Coelho Prospects at 
Jambreiro as well as first-pass drilling at the  
South East Extension Zone of the main Tigre 
Prospect (see Figure 1). Drilling at the South East 
Extension Zone of the Tigre Prospect confirmed 
an additional 400 metres of strike length, which is 

shallow and averages approximately 40 metres in 
width. Once results of this drilling are received a 
new resource upgrade will be undertaken for the 
entire Jambreiro Project and this resource will 
form the basis of a Pre-Feasibility Study due for 
delivery in November 2011.

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FIGurE 1: JAmbrEIrO PrOJECt mAP WIth rECEnt rESuLtS

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Beneficiation testwork 
During the year, an extensive program of 
beneficiation testwork was completed on Jambreiro 
ore. Importantly, this work demonstrated that a 
high-grade hematite product grading 66.2% Fe  
with low impurities can be produced from the 
in-situ compact itabirite ore using a low-cost 
magnetic separation process. 

The results of beneficiation testwork undertaken 
on low-grade (25% Fe) compact itabirite drill  
core from the Jambreiro Project show that a  
65.2% Fe hematite product can be produced with 
very low impurities using a two-stage, rougher  
and cleaner, Wet High Intensity Magnetic 
Separation (WHIMS) process.

In addition to this, when a re-cleaner process 
was added to the flowsheet, the iron grade of 
the final product increased to over 66% Fe with 
a corresponding reduction in silica levels. These 
results provide Centaurus with confidence that 
the Company will be able to tailor its final product 
specification to meet the particular requirements 
of future customers in relation to both iron grade 
and impurity levels. 

A summary of the beneficiation testwork  
results on compact ore is set out in Table 2 below:

tAbLE 2: SummAry OF bEnEFICIAtIOn tEStWOrk On JAmbrEIrO DrILL COrE 

Fe%

Sio2% Al2o3%

P%

Mn%

Mass  
recovery%

Metal  
recovery%

Low Grade Sample – Core

head Grade

Beneficiated Product – Cleaner

Beneficiated Product – re-Cleaner

25.0

65.2

66.2

55.9

4.6

3.7

2.24

0.92

0.89

0.07

0.01

0.01

0.07

0.11

0.11

36.6

35.0

87.1

84.1

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Beneficiation testwork results based on 5,000 gauss and  
20% solids using rougher and cleaner stage WHIMS process

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The results from testwork conducted on  
the compact ore are very robust and have  
provided confirmation that a high-grade,  
high-quality product can be achieved from  
the Jambreiro Project. 

In addition, a new round of testwork on a larger 
sample of friable ore from the Project is currently 
underway. Centaurus has previously achieved a 
+63% Fe product using a simple rougher gravity 
(spirals) separation process and expects to achieve 
a higher iron grade and correspondingly lower 
silica level once the new sample is processed  
with a two-stage magnetic separation process.

environmental and Mining Approvals
The Jambreiro Project is subject to environmental 
and other project approvals, which are currently 
being sought from the relevant authorities in Brazil. 

The most important environmental approvals 
required for development of the project to  
proceed are:

•  the Preliminary Licence (LP), which is issued 
once the Environmental Impact Statement is 
approved, and which attests that the concept  
of the project is environmentally sound;

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•  the Installation License (LI), which is issued  
once the design of the environmental control 
systems is approved, allowing construction  
of the project to start;

•  the Operational License (LO), which is issued 
after a site inspection to ascertain that the 
project was built as designed, allowing 
production to commence;

•  the Vegetation clearing permit, which is issued 
after a flora inventory is presented, allowing  
the clearing of vegetation to commence; and

•  Water permits, which are issued based on 
hydrological and hydrogeological studies, 
allowing the withdrawal of water to be used  
by the project.

During the year, work commenced on the collection 
of data for the EIA/RIMA, the key document which 
has to be prepared to gain the relevant Preliminary 
Licence for the Project.

The key areas of data collection include flora, fauna, 
surface water and groundwater. Water monitoring 
will continue over the course of 2011 and early 
2012 with the EIA/RIMA to be lodged with the 
environmental agency, SUPRAM, in February 2012. 

In addition to the environmental monitoring work, 
a significant work program is underway to allow 
Centaurus to convert the existing Exploration 
Licences at Jambreiro into Mining Leases. The main 
step in this process is to complete Feasibility Study 
work and lodge an Economic Exploitation Plan (PAE) 
with the Department of Mineral Production.

Community Consultation
Centaurus has continued its proactive approach to 
community consultation in the regions where the 
Company intends to operate, as community support 
for the Company’s projects will be an essential part 
of the approvals process.

Regular presentations have been made to the 
local communities and other key stakeholders 
in the region of the Jambreiro Project since the 
beginning of 2011. These presentations provide 
a forum for the two-way communication with 
relevant stakeholders regarding the benefits of 
the Jambreiro Project and any perceived issues 
involved with its development.

Presentations have been made to the public 
administration of the Sao Joao Evangelista 
municipality (where the Jambreiro Project  
is located) and the Guanhães municipality  
(the commercial centre of the region).

Initial meetings have also been held with SUPRAM, 
the environmental agency that will approve the 
EIA/RIMA, and will continue on a regular basis 
to assist in the smooth and timely passage of the 
environmental approvals.

Centaurus prioritises the local community when 
selecting new workers and purchasing goods 
and services for the Project; in this regard, the 
Company implemented an internship arrangement 
with the colleges in Guanhães and Sao Joao 
Evangelista towards the end of the 2011 financial 
year. The Company currently has four interns 
working on the Project. 

This arrangement will help foster a better 
understanding of the Project in the community and 
provide the interns with excellent practical work 
experience relevant to their chosen area of study. 

Future Work Program
The most recent drilling activity results from 
Jambreiro are due shortly and these results  
will form the basis of a new resource estimate  
for the entire Jambreiro Project. A large portion  
of the resource base is expected to comprise  
friable itabirite. 

The new resource will form the basis of the  
Pre-Feasibility Study to be completed in November 
2011. This study is expected to confirm the positive 
economics of the Jambreiro Project and allow 
the Company to commit to full Feasibility Study 
work which should commence in early 2012. The 
Feasibility Study, which includes detailed design 
of the process flow sheet, will most likely take 
between 6 and 9 months to complete.

Concurrently with the Feasibility Study the 
environmental approvals will be progressed  
with the key environmental licence, the LP, 
expected to be granted in the second half of  
2012 around the time the majority of the  
Feasibility Study is completed.

Product offtake discussions will also continue  
for the Jambreiro ore over the next 12 months  
with Letters of Intent expected to be signed.

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CAnDonGA Iron ore ProJeCt 
During the year, Centaurus identified a new iron ore 
project, the Candonga Project, located 30km from 
the Jambreiro Project. Initial drilling, re-assay of 
historical drill core and ground magnetic survey 
work has confirmed the presence of substantial 
widths of iron mineralisation at this Project. 

The drill program undertaken by Centaurus  
which comprised three RC percussion drill  
holes and one diamond hole, returned significant 
intersections of iron mineralisation in three of  
the four holes drilled. Better intersections from  
the drilling program included:

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85.6 metres @ 40.0% Fe, 1.1% Al2O3 and 0.07% P

from 3 metres in DD hole CDG-10-DD-0001

53.0 metres @ 45.6% Fe, 1.5% Al2O3 and 0.12% P

from surface in RC drill hole CDG-10-RC-0003

12.0 metres @ 60.6% Fe, 4.2% Al2O3 and 0.02% P

from 1 metre in RC drill hole CDG-10-RC-0002

In addition to these results, assay results received from re-sampling Candonga historical drill core included:

47.8 metres @ 36.9% Fe, 2.2% Al2O3 and 0.12% P

from surface in diamond drill hole BAR-003

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The holes were drilled to test an itabirite iron 
formation which outcrops in various locations  
over a strike length of some 1.6 kilometres and 
varies in surface width between approximately  
10 and 50 metres. 

magnetic signature. A ground magnetic survey  
was completed to better define these zones. 
Several areas of potential enriched iron 
mineralisation have been outlined (see Figure 2). 
These areas will be targeted by further drilling.

Importantly, structural complexity and proximity to 
intrusive rocks in the area has generated zones of 
high-grade iron enrichment such as the intersection 
in hole CDG-10-RC-0002. Further exploration is 
planned to determine the geological controls and 
distribution of this high-grade mineralisation.

The zones of iron enrichment at Candonga  
also contain mineralisation which has a distinct 

Metallurgical sampling of the iron mineralisation  
is also planned. Samples have been submitted  
to the UFMG laboratory for beneficiation and 
process testwork. 

The close proximity of the Candonga Project to 
the Jambreiro Iron Ore Project may result in the 
Candonga mineralisation providing valuable mill 
feed for a future operation based at Jambreiro. 

FIGurE 2 
CAnDOnGA PrOSPECt ShOWInG DrILL hOLE 
LOCAtIOnS OVEr InItIAL GrOunD mAGnEtIC SurVEy

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PASSABeM  
Iron ore ProJeCt

Following the completion of a 13-hole, 852 metre 
diamond drilling program which delivered positive 
results, the Company subsequently reported a 
JORC compliant resource of 39 million tonnes 
grading 31.0% Fe for the Passabem Project  
(see Table 3 below). 

The diamond drilling program intersected itabirite 
mineralisation over the entire 5 kilometre strike 

length of the mapped iron formation at Passabem 
(see Figure 3). Importantly, the grade and width  
of the intersections appears to be very consistent 
over the entire strike length of the mineralisation.

The drilling has also underpinned an upgrade  
of some of the resource to Indicated status. 

The revised Passabem Mineral Resource  
is summarised in Table 3 below:

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tAbLE 3: PASSAbEm mInErAL rESOurCE StAtEmEnt 

tonnes (Mt)

Fe%

Sio2%

Al2o3%

Indicated

Inferred

tOtAL

2.8

36.2

39.0

33.0

30.9

31.0

48.8

54.0

53.6

1.90

0.74

0.82

P%

0.03

0.07

0.07

Mn%

LoI%

0.10

0.06

0.06

0.64

0.09

0.13

   Note: Estimate calculated using Inverse Distance Squared technique with a cut off of 27% Fe applied.

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FIGurE 3: DIAmOnD DrILL hOLE LOCAtIOnS At PASSAbEm  
WIth mAGnEtICS AnD mAPPED IrOn FOrmAtIOn

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The results of beneficiation testwork undertaken 
by UFMG in Minas Gerais on both medium grade 
and low-grade compact itabirite drill core from 
Passabem in December 2010 show that a 67.4% 
Fe hematite product can be produced with low 

impurities using a two-stage, rougher  
and cleaner, Wet High Intensity Magnetic 
Separation (WHIMS) process.

A summary of the recent testwork results  
is set out in Table 4 below:

tAbLE 4: SummAry OF bEnEFICIAtIOn tEStWOrk On PASSAbEm DrILL COrE 

Low Grade Sample – Core

head Grade

Beneficiated Product

Medium Grade Sample - Core

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Fe%

Sio2% Al2o3%

P%

Mn%

Mass  
recovery%

Metal  
recovery%

25.5

67.4

60.6

3.0

0.93

0.44

0.09

0.01

0.09

0.16

32.3

85.4

head Grade

0.06
Note: Estimate calculated using Inverse Distance Squared technique with a cut off of 27% Fe applied.
0.10

Beneficiated Product

67.4

0.09

0.01

0.02

49.7

0.13

34.8

3.1

40.3

77.9

Beneficiation testwork results based on 8,000 gauss and 20% solids using rougher and cleaner stage WHIMS process

In addition to the testwork undertaken on the drill 
core, beneficiation testwork on a surface sample 
from Passabem shows that the mineralisation can 
be upgraded to a high-grade hematite product 
grading 66% Fe with low impurities. 

This testwork on the surface sample was only 
undertaken to the rougher stage with further  
work required to be undertaken to determine if 
the cleaner stage can cost effectively increase iron 

grade and reduce silica grade as per the testwork 
on the drill core. 

Based on the testwork and proposed flowsheet 
at Jambreiro, it is likely that a cleaner stage will 
be cost effective and further improve the overall 
product quality.

The results of the testwork to date on the surface 
sample are set out in Table 5 below:

tAbLE 5: SummAry OF bEnEFICIAtIOn tEStWOrk On PASSAbEm SurFACE SAmPLE 

Fe%

Sio2% Al2o3%

P%

Mn%

Mass  
recovery%

Metal  
recovery%

Surface Sample

head Grade

Beneficiated Product

%

66.1

47.8

5.6

0.26

0.23

0.02

0.02

0.04

0.07

49.6

90.7

Beneficiation testwork results based on 8,000 gauss and 20% solids using rougher stage WHIMS process only

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Centaurus is now in a position to progress 
the Passabem Project to a Scoping Study 
which will indicate high level economics 
based on conceptual pit designs. Further 
in-fill drilling is also required before a 
decision can be made on how to proceed 
with the Passabem Project.

Subsequent to year end, the Company 
fulfilled its obligations to the original 
vendor of Passabem and paid the final 
consideration owing to remove the 
previously disclosed advanced royalty  
from the Project. 

The removal of the advanced royalty 
structure will give Centaurus the  
flexibility it needs to bring this Project  
on stream as part of its wider business 
plans without any further involvement  
from the original vendor. 

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ItAMBÉ  
Iron ore ProJeCt

The Itambé Iron Ore Project comprises flat-
lying, near-surface zones of itabirite-hosted 
mineralisation of varying thicknesses up to 
25 metres. The current resource estimate 
encompasses both friable and compact 
mineralisation as well as an enriched itabirite 
scree material weathered from the in situ Itabirite. 
The outcropping Itabirite mineralisation is coarse-
grained and of a friable nature. 

In December 2010, Centaurus reported an updated 
resource of 10.0 million tonnes grading 36.6% Fe for 
the Itambé Iron Ore Project following in-fill drilling, 
with approximately half of the resource falling into 
the Indicated category. The JORC compliant Mineral 
Resource Estimation is based on 42 drill holes for a 
total of 1,800 metres of vertical diamond drilling. 

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The revised resource estimate will now  
underpin the development of conceptual pit  
designs and allow the Company to update the  
high-level economic studies on the Project ahead  
of Pre-Feasibility Study work.

Previous beneficiation testwork indicates that  
the Itambé mineralisation (with a head grade  
of 51.6% Fe) can be upgraded to a high grade 
(67.7% Fe) product via a simple magnetic 
separation process. Drill core from the most  
recent drill campaign will be used to provide  
further samples for beneficiation testwork.

The updated Itambé JORC Mineral Resource 
estimate is set out in Table 6 below:

tAbLE 6: ItAmbé IrOn OrE PrOJECt DECEmbEr 2010 rESOurCE EStImAtE – rESOurCE CAtEGOry 

resource Category

Million tonnes

Fe%

Sio2%

Al2o3%

P%

LoI%

Indicated

Inferred

totAL

 25% Fe Cut-off

4.69

5.33

10.02

37.1

36.2

36.6

37.0

40.9

39.1

4.52

3.51

3.98

0.06

0.04

0.05

2.67

2.13

2.38

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The breakdown of the total Itambé Resource 
between Friable, Compact and Scree material  
is set out in Table 7. 

tAbLE 7: ItAmbé IrOn OrE PrOJECt DECEmbEr 2010 rESOurCE EStImAtE – mInErALISAtIOn tyPE 

Mineralisation type

Million tonnes

Fe%

Sio2%

Al2o3%

P%

LoI%

Friable

Compact

Scree

totAL

25% Fe Cut-off

4.16

4.68

1.18

10.02

40.0

33.7

36.1

36.6

34.1

47.1

25.0

39.1

4.46

1.52

12.1

3.98

0.06

0.03

0.10

0.05

2.42

0.89

8.23

2.38

Following the most recent in-fill drilling 
program at Itambé, a number of samples of 
each mineralisation type have been sent off for 
beneficiation testwork. However, one feature  
of the newly identified scree is the presence  
of some high-grade surface zones. 

Beneficiation testwork on samples from these 
surface exposures indicates that a high-grade  
(66% Fe) hematite sinter product with low 
impurities (particularly silica and phosphorus)  
can be produced using a Wet High Intensity 
Magnetic Separation (WHIMS) process. These 
results were achieved with a 67% mass recovery.

Table 8 below summarises the beneficiation results 
on the Itabirite Scree surface material from Itambé:

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tAbLE 8: SummAry OF bEnEFICIAtIOn tEStWOrk On ItAmbé mInErALISAtIOn

Fe%

Sio2% Al2o3%

P%

Mn%

Mass  
recovery%

Metal  
recovery%

Itabirite Scree Sample 2010
head Grade

Beneficiated Product

53.3

66.0

12.7

1.7

5.33

2.23

0.05

0.03

0.03

0.04

67.2

83.1

The Itambé Project has good access to existing 
local infrastructure and is well located about 40km 
from a number of key regional steel mills such as 
Arcelor Mittal’s João Monlevade blast furnace.

Future Work Program
It is anticipated that the nature of the ore and  
its favourable orientation will contribute towards  
a low strip ratio, low-cost mining operation. The 
work completed to date has put the Company in 
a position to prepare conceptual mining and pit 
optimisation studies and to assess the project’s high 
level economics ahead of a Pre-Feasibility Study.

In line with the environmental work being 
undertaken on the Jambreiro Iron Ore Project, 
similar data collection was undertaken for  
the Itambé Iron Ore Project during the latter  
half of the year. 

This data collection, in the areas of flora  
and fauna and water monitoring, will form  
the basis of the EIA/RIMA document required  
to be completed to secure the necessary  
environmental approvals for the Project. 

It is expected that the EIA/RIMA document for  
the Itambé Project will be ready for lodgement  
in the first Quarter of 2012.

The PAE document required to commence the 
Mining Lease application process was lodged  
with the DNPM in June 2011.

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In addition to producing iron ore to 
sell into the world-class Brazilian 
steel industry, Centaurus also 
intends to sell iron ore into the 
global steel market. one of the 
important factors differentiating 
Brazil, and hence Centaurus 
Metals, is the very high quality of 
iron ore products produced from 
that country, which supports the 
Company’s intention to implement 
an export Market Strategy. 

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eXPort Iron ore 
ProJeCtS In BrAZIL 
Rapidly declining availability and quality of high grade 
DSO lump worldwide has driven steel producers to 
far greater dependence on prepared feeds, especially 
sinter. This, together with the worldwide push to 
reduce carbon footprints, is driving steel producers to 
demand higher quality raw materials.

Centaurus plans to leverage off the cash flow that will 
be generated by the Domestic iron ore business to 
develop projects around existing infrastructure, such 
as ports and roads, which are capable of producing 
high-grade hematite products and of supporting a 
minimum project life of 10 years. 

The Company has already commenced activities on 
several of its existing projects and is also currently 
reviewing a number of other exciting potential 
acquisition and/or Joint Venture opportunities which 
will underpin the Export Market component of its 
overall business plan.

In June 2011, Centaurus made a significant strategic 
acquisition by acquiring a portfolio of tenements in 
the State of Bahia known as the Serra da Lontra Iron 
Ore Project. This Project will form the initial basis of 
its strategy to export 1-2Mtpa of high-grade hematite 
to international markets in 2014.

Centaurus’ export plans in Bahia are to beneficiate 
itabirite ore into a high-grade saleable hematite 
product, use existing roads to truck product to either 
the existing multi-purpose port at Ilhéus, or the 
proposed new nearby bulk shipping facility of Porto 
Sul, and then export to international markets. 

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Both the existing open access port and the 
planned new open access port are well located 
with respect to the major steel markets in the 
Middle East and Europe.

Following meetings with key government 
departments in the State of Bahia and 
discussions with CODEBA, the Port Authority 
that manages a number of ports in Bahia 
including the Ilhéus Port Facility, Centaurus 
expects that it will be able to secure a positive 
outcome with regard to accessing the required 
port space for a future operation.

FIGurE 4: SErrA DA LOntrA PrOJECt LOCAtIOn

SerrA DA LontrA  
Iron ore ProJeCt

Located 140km via sealed road from the major 
regional export port of Ilhéus, in the State of 
Bahia, Brazil (see Figure 4), the Serra da Lontra 
Project comprises 12 tenements, 1 being a granted 
Exploration Licence which the Company has acquired 
(“the Granted Exploration Lease”) and 11 being 
Exploration Licence Applications made by Centaurus.

In establishing the Exploration Target2 of 30 to 50 
million tonnes, Centaurus initially mapped the 
outcropping iron formation on the Granted Exploration 
Lease only (not the entire Project) over a strike length 
of some 1.2 kilometres on the main target (Senna 
Prospect) and over 0.5 kilometres on the secondary 
target (Fittipaldi Prospect) with solid mineralisation 
widths of 40 to 55 metres. 

Santa Rita Nickel Mine

112km

BR
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Porto Sul 
(Planned)

Ilhéus 
Port

Project 
Map

Major Ports

Sealed Road

Federal highway

Open Access Rail 
 (Under construction)

Mine

Project 
Location

Serra da Lontra Fe

2 Note: It is common practice for a company to comment on and discuss its exploration in terms of target size and 
type. The information above relating to the exploration target should not be misunderstood or misconstrued as an 
estimate of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves. Hence the terms Resources have not been used in this context. The 
potential quantity and grade range is conceptual in nature, since there has been insufficient exploration to define a 
Mineral Resource. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource.

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FIGurE 5: SErrA DA LOntrA SurFACE mAP AnD rOCk ChIP LOCAtIOn mAP

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exploration and Development  
on exploration Lease
Centaurus will focus its initial exploration 
activities on the Granted Exploration Lease with 
a view to defining a JORC Resource which can 
underpin a project capable of producing iron ore  
for international export markets. Work has  
already commenced to secure key approvals,  
both environmental and mining.

The relatively low expected capital cost for the 
Project, combined with its ability to access existing 
infrastructure, means that Centaurus will be able 
to apply the same principles being proven in the 
execution of the Company’s domestic projects.

Centaurus has engaged a number of personnel 
who have established a field office in the nearby 

township of Ibicui. A team of geologists commenced 
further mapping and sampling of the key prospect 
areas and a team of field technicians has started 
clearing lines for a ground magnetic survey which 
commenced in late August 2011. Drilling should 
commence in November 2011.

The mapping and sampling program has been very 
successful in confirming the grade of the surface 
mineralisation and extending the known limits of 
the outcropping mineralisation. 

The strike length of the Senna Prospect has  
been confirmed at 1.2 kilometres while the  
program has also extended the strike length of  
the Fittipaldi Prospect by 600 metres to 1.1 
kilometres. The sampling work encountered 
Itabirite mineralisation between 35% and 55% Fe 
with an average grade of 47% Fe.

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DIVeStMent oF  
non Core ASSetS

Brazil
In August 2010, Centaurus Metals entered into 
a Farm-Out Agreement with a Brazilian-based 
mining company Mining Ventures Do Sul  
Pesquisa e Mineração Ltda (‘Mining Ventures’) 
covering the Company’s two non-core copper- 
gold projects in Brazil. 

Under the terms of the agreement, Mining Ventures 
has agreed to spend up to US$4.25 million on the 
Project areas to earn up to a 90% interest. 

The key project area is the Caçapava Project, 
located in the South of Brazil, which consists of 
seven tenements prospective for gold and base 
metal mineralisation. The Centaurus tenements 
are located adjacent to Mining Ventures’ existing 
Caçapava do Sul Project; the combination of the 
two tenement packages in this region will provide 
Mining Ventures with a dominant tenement 
position in an area that they have been actively 
exploring over the past two years. 

The second Project is the Brusque Project,  
located in the State of Santa Catarina.

Mining Ventures is a private company majority 
owned by Denham Capital, a US private equity 
firm focused on energy and commodities with 
over US$4.3 billion of assets under management. 
Mining Ventures owns a portfolio of mineral 
tenements in Brazil focused on copper, gold,  
iron ore and rare earth minerals. 

Percyvale and Dish Projects
Consistent with its focus on developing its 
Brazilian iron ore business, Centaurus reached 
agreement in July 2010 to divest its non-core 
Percyvale and Dish Projects, located on the East 
Coast of Australia, to Southern Crown Resources 
(“Southern Crown”). 

The consideration for the divestment of these 
assets was 1.56 million shares in Southern Crown. 
Southern Crown successfully listed on the ASX  
on 2 December 2010.

Citadel Project
In November 2010, Centaurus entered into an 
agreement to divest its non-core Citadel Gold-
Copper Project in Western Australia to a new 
resources company, Antipa Minerals Ltd (“Antipa”).

Under the Agreement with Antipa, Centaurus 
divested the Citadel Project for consideration 
comprising 6,250,000 shares at an issue price of 
20 cents each with a free attaching option for every 
two shares held. 

Antipa successfully listed on the ASX on 20 April 
2011. Centaurus holds approximately 12% of the 
issued capital of Antipa.

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LIBerDADe  
ProJeCt

In July 2010 the legal action initiated in June 
2009 against Centaurus’ former Joint Venture 
partner at the Liberdade Iron Ore Project in 
south-east Brazil was successfully concluded.

Following the successful award of damages by 
CAMARB in July 2010, the Company has been 
pursuing settlement through the courts.

As at the date of writing this report, the 
Company had received more than 80% of the 
damages claim of BRL$4.1 million with the 
balance expected to be received during the 
2012 financial year.

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CorPorAte
In October 2010, Centaurus completed a capital 
raising of A$18.2 million. The raising comprised 
a share placement of A$14.4 million and a Share 
Purchase Plan of A$3.8 million, both of which were 
completed at 7.5 cents per share. 

The placement was undertaken to institutional and 
sophisticated clients of Perth-based stockbroking 
firm Hartleys Ltd and Sydney-based broking firm 
Southern Cross Equities Ltd in two tranches.

In July 2011, Centaurus entered into a Strategic 
Alliance with Australian iron ore company Atlas 
Iron Limited (ASX: AGO), under which Atlas will 
acquire a strategic 19.9% stake in the Company, 
and will provide technical, development and 
product marketing support as it develops its  
export and domestic iron ore businesses in Brazil. 

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Centaurus has entered into a subscription 
agreement with Atlas with respect to the Strategic 
Alliance with the following key terms:

•  Centaurus to issue 212,000,000 shares at an 

issue price of 8.8 cents per share together with 
30,000,000 free attaching options (each with an 
exercise price of 15 cents and an expiry date 
of 31 August 2014) to Atlas to raise a total of 
$18,656,000. The placement was completed 
in two tranches. The Tranche 1 shares and 
options were issued on 27 July 2011 under 
the Company’s 15% placement capacity. The 
Tranche 2 shares and options were issued on 27 
September 2011 following shareholder approval;

•  Atlas is entitled to nominate one person to the 
Centaurus Board provided it holds greater than 
a 10% interest in the Company, and should they 
obtain a greater than 30% interest, Atlas can 
also nominate a second person to the Board. 
Atlas’ Chief Commercial Officer, Mark Hancock, 
was appointed to the Centaurus Board on  
23 September 2011; 

•  Subject to obtaining a waiver from the ASX 

Listing Rules, Atlas will be entitled to a top-up 
right to maintain its equity interest in Centaurus 
in the event that further equity issues are 
undertaken by the Company; and

•  Atlas will provide technical, development and 
product marketing expertise at such times as 
Centaurus requires, assisting the Company in 
the development of its business and projects.

Following the Atlas placement and at the date 
of writing this report, the Company holds cash 
reserves of approximately $23.4 million.

In September 2011, shareholder approval was 
given to consolidate the Company’s capital on  
a 1-for-8 basis.  As from 5 October 2011, Centaurus 
shares will trade on a post-consolidation deferred 
settlement basis under the ASX code CTMDA.  
Centaurus shares will trade on this basis until  
18 October 2011.  Normal T+3 trading resumes  
on 19 October 2011 under the ASX code CTM.

30 September 2011

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COmPEtEnt PErSOn’S StAtEmEnt

The information in this report that relates to 
Exploration Results and Mineral Resources is based 
on information compiled by Roger Fitzhardinge who 
is a Member of the Australasia Institute of Mining 
and Metallurgy and Volodymyr Myadzel who is a 
Member of Australian Institute of Geoscientists. 
Roger Fitzhardinge is a permanent employee of 
Centaurus Metals Limited and Volodymyr Myadzel  
is the Senior Resource Geologist of BNA Consultoria 
e Sistemas Limited, independent resource 
consultants engaged by Centaurus Metals.

Roger Fitzhardinge and Volodymyr Myadzel have 
sufficient experience which is relevant to the 
style of mineralisation and type of deposit under 
consideration and to the activity which they are 
undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as 
defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian 
Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserve’. Roger Fitzhardinge 
and Volodymyr Myadzel consent to the inclusion in 
the report of the matters based on their information 
in the form and context in which it appears.

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FInAnCIAL
StAtEmEnt

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
Established a 
Strategic Alliance 
with leading iron ore  
company, Atlas Iron Limited

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www.centaurus.com.au

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
DIreCtorS’ rePort
For the year ended 30 June 2011

The directors present their report together with the consolidated financial statements of Centaurus Metals 
Limited (“Company”), being the Company and its subsidiaries, for the financial year ended 30 June 2011 and 
the auditor’s report thereon.

1. Directors
The directors of the Company at any time during or since the end of the financial year are:

Mr Didier M Murcia 
Mr Darren P Gordon 
Mr Peter E Freund 
Mr Keith G McKay 
Mr Richard G Hill 
Mr Geoffrey T Clifford 

Non-Executive Chairman  
Managing Director  
Executive Director  
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director  
Non-Executive Director (Resigned 12 August 2011)

Unless otherwise disclosed, all directors held their office from 1 July 2010 until the date of this report.

2. Directors and officers
Mr Didier M Murcia, B.Juris, LL.B
Non-Executive Chairman, Age 48

experience and expertise
Independent non-executive director appointed 16 April 2009 and appointed Chairman 28 January 2010. 
Lawyer with over 25 years legal and corporate experience in the mining industry. He is currently Honorary 
Australian Consul for the United Republic of Tanzania and a director of London listed Aminex plc. He is 
Chairman and founding director of Perth-based legal group Murcia Pestell Hillard.

other directorships
During the last three years Mr Murcia held directorships in the following ASX listed companies:

Gryphon Minerals Limited (appointed 28 July 2006) 
Rift Valley Resources Limited (appointed 22 November 2010) 
Gindalbie Metals Limited (appointed 2 February 1998, resigned 31 January 2010) 
Target Energy Limited (appointed 1 September 2006, resigned 31 December 2009)

Special responsibilities
Chairman of the Board 
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee 
Member of the Audit Committee

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2. Directors and Officers (cont)
Mr Darren P Gordon, B.Bus, CA, FFin, ACIS, MAICD 
Managing Director, Age 39

Experience and expertise
Managing Director appointed 4 May 2009. Chartered Accountant with over 15 years experience in  
the mining industry as a senior finance and resources executive. Former Chief Financial Officer for  
Gindalbie Metals Limited.

Other directorships
During the last three years Mr Gordon held directorships in the following ASX listed companies:

Centaurus Resources Limited (appointed 13 June 2008, resigned 6 November 2009). Centaurus Resources 
Limited was acquired by Centaurus Metals Limited and was delisted from the ASX on 1 March 2010.

Special responsibilities
Managing Director

Mr Peter E Freund, FAusIMM(CP), F.AIM
Executive Director, Age 65

Experience and expertise
Operations director appointed 28 January 2010. Mechanical Engineer with 40 years operational and project 
development experience in the mining industry with expertise in all aspects of iron ore mining, processing 
and other steel-making minerals. Former General Manager of the Karara Joint Venture between Gindalbie 
Metals Limited and Ansteel.

Other directorships
During the last three years Mr Freund held directorships in the following ASX listed companies:

Centaurus Resources Limited (appointed 16 October 2009, resigned 28 January 2010). Centaurus Resources 
Limited was acquired by Centaurus Metals Limited and was delisted from the ASX on 1 March 2010.

Special responsibilities
Operations Director

Mr Keith G McKay, BSc (Hons), FAusIMM, MAICD 
Non-Executive Director, Age 65

Experience and expertise
Independent non-executive director appointed 26 August 2004. Geologist with 40 years technical and 
corporate experience in the mining industry as a senior executive, director and chairman. Former Chairman 
of Glengarry Resources Limited and Gindalbie Metals Limited and former Managing Director of Gallery Gold 
Limited and Battle Mountain (Aust.) Inc.

Other directorships
Rift Valley Resources Limited (appointed 18 February 2011)

Special responsibilities
Member of the Remuneration Committee 
Member of the Audit Committee

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2. Directors and Officers (cont)
Mr Richard G Hill, B.Juris, LLB., B.Sc. (Hons), FFin 
Non-Executive Director, Age 43

Experience and expertise
Independent non-executive director appointed 28 January 2010. Geologist and Solicitor with nearly 20 years 
experience in the mining industry. Founder of two ASX-listed mining companies.

Other directorships
During the last three years Mr Hill held directorships in the following ASX listed companies:

YTC Resources (appointed 28 April 2006) 
Centaurus Resources Limited (appointed 11 October 2006). Centaurus Resources Limited was acquired by 
Centaurus Metals Limited and was delisted from the ASX on 1 March 2010.

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Special responsibilities
Member of the Remuneration Committee  
Chairman of the Audit Committee

Mr Geoffrey A James, B.Bus, CA, ACIS 
Company Secretary, Age 45

Experience and expertise
Mr James was appointed as Company Secretary on 19 March 2007. Mr James is a Chartered Accountant 
and a member of Chartered Secretaries Australia. He has over 20 years experience and was previously the 
Group Financial Accountant with Clough Limited.

Special responsibilities
Company Secretary 
Chief Financial Officer

3. Directors’ Meetings
The number of meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors and of each Board Committee held during the 
year ended 30 June 2011 and the number of meetings attended by each director were:

Meetings of Directors

Meetings of Committees

Held*

Attended

Mr D M Murcia

Mr D P Gordon 

Mr P E Freund

Mr K G McKay

Mr R G Hill

Mr G T Clifford 

13

13

13

13

13

13

13

13

13

12

12

13

Held

n/a

n/a

n/a

3

3

3

Audit

Remuneration

Attended

Held

Attended

n/a

n/a

n/a

3

2

2

1

n/a

n/a

1

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1

1

n/a

n/a

1

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* Meetings of Directors includes circular resolutions passed by all directors.

Held – denotes the number of meetings held and circular resolutions passed during the time the director 
held office or was a member of the committee during the year.

The Company does not have a formal Nomination Committee. This function is performed by the full Board.

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4. Corporate Governance Statement
This statement outlines the main corporate governance practices in place throughout the financial year, 
which comply with the ASX Corporate Governance Council recommendations, unless otherwise stated. 
Disclosure is made at the end of this statement of areas of non-compliance with the Recommendations.

Further details of the various charters, policies, codes and procedures that document the Company’s 
corporate governance practices are set out in the Company’s website at www.centaurus.com.au.

4.1 Board of Directors
The relationship between the Board and senior management is critical to the Group’s long term success. 
The directors are responsible to the shareholders for the performance of the Group in both the short and 
the longer term and seek to balance sometimes competing objectives in the best interests of the Group as a 
whole. Their focus is to enhance the interests of shareholders and to ensure the Group is properly managed.

Day to day management of the Company’s affairs and the implementation of the corporate strategy and 
policy initiatives are formally delegated by the Board to the Managing Director and senior executives. These 
delegations are reviewed on an annual basis.

The Board operates in accordance with the broad principles set out in its Charter which is available from the 
corporate governance information section of the Company’s website at www.centaurus.com.au. The Charter 
details the Board’s composition and responsibilities.

Board Members
Details of the members of the Board, their skills, experience, expertise, qualifications, term of office  
and independence status are set out in the Directors’ Report under the heading “Directors and Officers” 
(section 2). There are three independent non-executive directors and two executive directors at the date of 
signing the Directors’ Report.

Directors’ Independence
The Board has adopted specific principles in relation to directors’ independence and these are set out in its 
Charter. The names of the directors considered to be independent are set out in the Directors’ Report.

The principles adopted by the Board employ the concept of materiality. Materiality for these purposes is 
determined on both quantitative and qualitative bases. An amount of over 5% of annual turnover of the 
Group or 5% of the individual director’s net worth is considered material for these purposes. In addition, a 
transaction of any amount or a relationship is deemed material if knowledge of it impacts the shareholders’ 
understanding of the director’s performance. 

Term of Office
The Company’s Constitution specifies that all non-executive directors must retire from office no later than 
the third annual general meeting following their last election. Where eligible, a director may stand for  
re-election.

Responsibilities of Management
The Board Charter sets out the responsibilities of management and details are available on the  
Company’s website.

Independent Professional Advice
Directors and Board Committees have the right, in connection with their duties and responsibilities,  
to seek independent professional advice at the Company’s expense. Prior written approval of the Chairman  
is required, but this will not be unreasonably withheld. A copy of the advice received by the director is made 
available to all other members of the Board.

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4.1 Board of Directors (cont)

Director and Executive Education
The Group has a process to educate new directors about the nature of the business, current issues, the 
corporate strategy and the expectations of the Group concerning performance of directors. Directors also 
have the opportunity to visit Group facilities and meet with management to gain a better understanding 
of business operations. Directors are given access to continuing education opportunities to update and 
enhance their skills and knowledge.

The Group also has a process to educate new senior executives upon taking such positions. The induction 
program includes reviewing the Group’s structure, strategy, operations, financial position and risk 
management policies. It also familiarises the individual with the respective rights, duties, responsibilities 
and roles of the individual and the Board.

Performance Assessment
The Board charter sets out the process to undertake an annual self assessment of the Board’s collective 
performance, the performance of the Chairman and of its committees. The self assessment involves a 
questionnaire process to review performance attributes. The performance of senior executives is assessed 
by the Managing Director. The assessment involves an annual review of performance and development and 
the results of the review are formally documented.

Nomination Committee
The Company does not have a formal Nomination Committee, the role of the Nomination Committee 
is performed by the full Board and it operates in accordance with its Charter which is available on the 
Company’s website. The responsibilities of the Committee include the annual review of the membership  
and performance of the Board, reviewing candidates for vacancies and succession planning.

4.2 Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee operates in accordance with its Charter which is available on the Company’s 
website. The Committee shall consist of at least three non-executive directors with relevant expertise 
and experience in the industries in which the Group operates. The Committee advises the Board on 
remuneration and incentive policies and practices generally, and makes specific recommendations on 
remuneration packages and other terms of employment for executive directors, other senior executives 
and non-executive directors.

Each member of the senior executive team signs an employment contract at the time of their appointment 
covering a range of matters, including their duties, rights, responsibilities and any entitlements on 
termination. The standard contract refers to a specific formal job description. This job description 
is reviewed by the Remuneration Committee on an annual basis and, where necessary, is revised in 
consultation with the relevant employee.

Further information on directors’ and executives’ remuneration is set out in the Remuneration Report.

Executive remuneration and other terms of employment is reviewed annually by the Committee having 
regard to personal and corporate performance, contribution to long term growth, relevant comparative 
information and independent expert advice. As well as a base salary and compulsory superannuation, 
remuneration packages may include retirement and termination entitlements, performance-related 
bonuses and fringe benefits. Non-executive directors and executives are eligible to participate in the 
Employee Share Option Plan which provides for the issue of options in the Company.

Details of the qualifications of directors of the Remuneration Committee and their attendance at  
Committee meetings are set out in the Directors’ Report.

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4.3 Remuneration Report – audited

4.3.1 Principles of Remuneration 
The primary objective of the Group’s executive reward framework is to ensure reward for performance 
is competitive and appropriate for the results delivered. The framework aligns executive reward with 
achievement of strategic objectives and the creation of value for shareholders, and conforms with market 
best practice for delivery of reward. The Board ensures that executive reward satisfies the following key 
criteria for good reward governance practices:

•  competitiveness and reasonableness;

•  acceptability to shareholders;

•  performance linked executive compensation;

• 

transparency; and

•  capital management.

The Group has structured an executive remuneration framework that is market competitive and 
complimentary to the reward strategy of the organisation to ensure:

(i)  Alignment to shareholders’ interests:

•  focuses on the creation of shareholder value and returns; and

•  attracts and retains high calibre executives.

(ii)  Alignment to program participants’ interests:

•  rewards capability and experience;

•  reflects competitive reward for contribution to growth in shareholder wealth;

•  provides a clear structure for earning rewards; and

•  provides recognition for contribution.

The remuneration framework currently consists of base pay, cash incentive bonuses and long-term 
incentives through participation in the Employee Share Option Plan.

The overall level of executive reward takes into account the performance of the Group over a number of years, 
with greater emphasis given to the current and prior year. Over the past 5 years, the Group was involved 
in mineral exploration and therefore growth in earnings is not considered relevant. Shareholder wealth 
is dependent upon exploration success and has fluctuated accordingly. During the same period, average 
executive remuneration has been maintained in accordance with industry standards. The performance of the 
Group in respect of the current financial year and the previous four financial years is set out below:

2011 
$

2010
$

2009
$

2008
$

2007
$

Net profit/(loss)

Change in share price

Market capitalisation

(12,204,218)

(5,635,542)*

(1,265,869)

(3,505,630)

3,553,405

$0.008

$0.01

$0.00

($0.06)

$0.07

$68.0 million

$42.3 million

$17.2 million

$17.2 million

$29.9 million

* The Group changed its accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure. Exploration and evaluation expenditure is 
expensed in the year incurred, refer to note 2(e) for further details. 

During the years stated above, there were no other returns of capital made by the company to shareholders 
and no dividends paid.

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4.3 Remuneration Report – audited (cont)

4.3.1 Principles of Remuneration (cont)
The executive pay and reward framework has four components:

•  base pay and benefits;

•  cash incentive bonuses;

• 

long-term incentives through participation in the Employee Share Option Plan; and

•  other remuneration such as superannuation.

The combination of these comprises the executive’s total remuneration.

•  Base Pay 

Structured as a total employment cost package which may be delivered as a combination of cash and 
prescribed non-financial benefits at the executive’s discretion. Executives are offered a competitive base 
pay that comprises the fixed component of pay and rewards. Base pay for senior executives is reviewed 
annually to ensure the executive’s pay is competitive with the market. An executive’s pay is also reviewed 
on promotion. There are no guaranteed base pay increases included in any senior executive contracts.

•  Cash Incentive Bonuses 

The Board at its discretion may approve the payment of short term and long term cash incentive bonuses 
to executives for meeting or exceeding performance targets. 

•  Expatriate Benefits 

Executives located in Brazil receive expatriate benefits including housing and relocation costs. 

•  Retirement Benefits 

Directors and employees are permitted to nominate a superannuation fund of their choice to receive 
superannuation contributions.

•  Long Term Incentives - Options 

Long term incentives comprising of share options are granted from time to time to encourage 
exceptional performance in the realisation of strategic outcomes and growth in shareholder wealth. 
Options are granted for no consideration and do not carry voting or dividend entitlements. Information  
on the Employee Share Options granted during the year is set out in section 4.3.3.

Employment Agreements
Remuneration and other terms of employment for executives are formalised in employment agreements. 
The agreements provide for the provision of other benefits and participation, when eligible, in the Employee 
Share Option Plan.

Other major provisions of the agreements relating to remuneration are set out below:

D P Gordon – Managing Director
•  Term of agreement – commenced on 4 May 2009. Mr Gordon may terminate the agreement by giving  

6 months notice. The Company may terminate the agreement by giving 12 months notice.

•  Base salary, inclusive of superannuation is $390,000, reviewed annually. Provision of four weeks  

annual leave.

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4.3 Remuneration Report – audited (cont)

4.3.1 Principles of Remuneration (cont)

P E Freund – Operations Director
•  Term of agreement – commenced on 1 February 2010 with no set term. Mr Freund or the Company  

may terminate the agreement by giving 2 months notice.

•  Base salary, inclusive of superannuation is $375,000, reviewed annually. Provision of four weeks  

annual leave.

•  Expatriate benefits including accommodation, relocation expenses and education fees are provided  

for living in Brazil.

•  Short Term Incentive Cash Bonuses - a bonus of up to 60% of total fixed remuneration is payable 

on meeting various key performance indicators relating to offtake agreements, government project 
approvals and definition of JORC Resources.

•  Long Term Incentive Cash Bonuses - a bonus of up to 90% of total fixed remuneration is payable on 
meeting various key performance indicators relating to iron ore production and definition of JORC 
Resources.

G A James – Chief Financial Officer/Company Secretary
•  Term of agreement – commenced on 19 March 2007 with no set term. Mr James or the Company  

may terminate the agreement by giving 2 months notice.

•  Base salary, inclusive of superannuation is $230,000, reviewed annually. Provision of four weeks  

annual leave.

K Petersen – Chief Geologist – New Projects 
•  Term of agreement – commenced on 1 February 2010 with no set term. Mr Petersen or the Company 

may terminate the agreement by giving 2 months notice.

•  Base salary, inclusive of superannuation is $230,000, reviewed annually. Provision of four weeks  

annual leave.

•  Short Term Incentive Cash Bonuses - a bonus of up to 50% of total fixed remuneration is payable  

on meeting various key performance indicators relating to acquisition of new projects.

R Fitzhardinge – General Manager – Exploration and Evaluation
•  Term of agreement – commenced on 19 July 2010 with no set term. Mr Fitzhardinge or the Company  

may terminate the agreement by giving 2 months notice.

•  Base salary, inclusive of superannuation is $225,000, reviewed annually. Provision of four weeks  

annual leave.

•  Expatriate benefits including accommodation and relocation expenses are provided for living in Brazil.

B Scarpelli – General Manager – Environment and Occupational Health and Safety
•  Term of agreement – commenced on 4 December 2010 with no set term. Mr Scarpelli or the Company 

may terminate the agreement by giving 2 months notice.

•  Base salary, inclusive of superannuation is $241,000, reviewed annually. Provision of four weeks  

annual leave.

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4.3.1 Principles of Remuneration (cont)

Non-Executive Directors
Fees and payments to non-executive directors reflect the demands which are made on, and the 
responsibilities of, the directors. Non-executive directors’ fees and payments are reviewed annually by the 
Board. The Chairman’s fees are determined independently to the fees of non-executive directors based on 
comparative roles in the external market.

Non-executive directors’ remuneration consists of set fee amounts and statutory superannuation. The 
current base remuneration was last reviewed with effect from 1 July 2011. The level of fees for non-
executive directors is set at $55,000 per annum and $80,000 per annum for the non-executive Chairman. 
Directors do not receive additional committee fees. Non-executive directors’ fees are determined within 
an aggregate directors’ fee pool limit, which is periodically recommended for approval by shareholders. 
The total maximum currently stands at $300,000. There is no provision for retirement allowances for non-
executive directors.

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Non-executive directors are eligible to be granted with options to provide a material additional incentive for 
their ongoing commitment and dedication to the continued growth of the Group. The Board considers the 
issue of options to be reasonable in the circumstances, to assist the Company in attracting and retaining the 
highest calibre of non-executive directors to the Company, whilst maintaining the Group’s cash reserves.

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4.3 Remuneration Report – audited (cont)

4.3.2 Directors’ and Executive Officers’ Remuneration 
Details of the nature and amount of each major element of remuneration of each director of the 
Company, each of the named Company executives and relevant Group executives who receive the highest 
remuneration and other key management personnel of the Group are:

Short Term Benefits

Post- 
employ-
ment
benefits

Share- 
based  
payments(3)

2011

Salary & 
fees 
$

Cash  
Bonus 
$

Other  
Benefits(2) 
$

Super-
annuation 
$

Options 
$

Total 
$

S300A(1)(e)(i) 
Proportion of 
remuneration 
performance 
related 
%

S300A(1)(e)(vi) 
Value of  
options as 
proportion of 
remuneration 
%

%

%

Non-Executive Directors

Mr D M Murcia 

Mr K G McKay 

Mr R G Hill

Mr G T Clifford  
(Resigned 12 Aug 2011)

78,750

41,285

49,312

28,287

-

-

-

-

Executive Directors

Mr D P Gordon 

343,750

70,000(1)

Mr P E Freund 

291,284

Executives (4)

Mr M Papendieck  
(Resigned 5 Aug 2011)

Mr G A James

Mr I Cullen  
(Resigned 12 Nov 2010)

Mr R Fitzhardinge  
(Appointed 19 Jul 2010)

Mr K Petersen 

Mr B Scarpelli  
(Appointed 4 Dec 2010)

229,358

186,054

96,553

178,997

209,346

117,626

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

78,607

-

33,413

112,163

12,465

4,438

1,022

39,588

54,772

93,338

25,463

2,416

56,166

-

-

-

-

6,250

26,215

68,428

488,428

14.33%

275,623

671,729

-

-

20,642

16,746

19,763

269,763

15,929

218,729

26,056

2,957

-

125,566

32,594

92,913

5,956

15,819

43,096

260,643

37,727

355,805

-

9,338

39,654

166,618

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29.8%

1.9%

42.4%

4.3%

14.0%

41.0%

7.3%

7.3%

-

16.5%

10.6%

23.8%

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

1,850,602

70,000

230,170

146,289

576,659 2,873,720

(1)  A discretionary cash bonus was paid during the year, there were no bonuses forfeited during the year. 

(2)  Other benefits include expatriate benefits for executives located in Brazil.

(3) 

 The fair value of the options is calculated at the date of grant using the Black Scholes option-pricing model and allocated to each 
reporting period evenly over the period from grant date to vesting date. The value disclosed is the portion of the fair value of the 
options recognised in this reporting period.

(4)  There are no other personnel who meet the criteria of s300A executive disclosure.

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4.3.2 Directors’ and Executive Officers’ Remuneration (cont)

Short Term Benefits

Post- 
employ-
ment
benefits

Share- 
based  
payments(3)

2010

Salary & 
fees 
$

Cash  
Bonus 
$

Other  
Benefits(2) 
$

Super-
annuation 
$

Options 
$

Total 
$

S300A(1)(e)(i) 
Proportion of 
remuneration 
performance 
related 
%

S300A(1)(e)(vi) 
Value of  
options as 
proportion of 
remuneration 
%

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Non-Executive Directors

Mr D M Murcia

Mr K G McKay

Mr R G Hill  
(Appointed 28 Jan 2010)

Mr G T Clifford

57,500

17,499

19,113

21,791

Executive Directors

Mr D P Gordon

268,335

Mr P E Freund  
(Appointed 28 Jan 2010)

114,679

Executives (4)

Mr M Papendieck  
(Appointed 1 Feb 2010)

95,566

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Mr G A James

171,330

18,000(1)

Mr I Cullen  
(Appointed 1 Feb 2010)

Mr K Petersen  
(Appointed 1 Feb 2010)

79,167

75,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

54,289

111,789

44,167

54,464

116,130

1,720

25,294

45,681

31,131

66,514

78,216

-

156,254

424,589

10,321

224,708

349,708

8,601

17,040

50,291

154,458

35,705

242,075

7.4%

26,960

4,890

42,851

153,868

47,437

4,479

28,553

155,469

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

48.6%

46.9%

68.9%

39.8%

36.8%

64.3%

32.6%

14.8%

27.8%

18.4%

Total

919,980

18,000

74,397

116,512

723,927 1,852,816

(1)  A discretionary cash bonus was paid during the year, there were no bonuses forfeited during the year. 

(2)  Other benefits include expatriate benefits for executives located in Brazil.

(3) 

 The fair value of the options is calculated at the date of grant using the Black Scholes option-pricing model and allocated to each 
reporting period evenly over the period from grant date to vesting date. The value disclosed is the portion of the fair value of the 
options recognised in this reporting period.

(4)  There are no other personnel who meet the criteria of s300A executive disclosure.

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4.3.3 Equity Instruments
Options are granted under the Employee Share Option Plan (Plan) which was approved by shareholders 
at the 2010 annual general meeting. Employees are eligible to participate in the Plan (including executive 
and non-executive directors) unless the Board in its absolute discretion determine otherwise. Options are 
granted from time to time under the Plan for no consideration and are granted for a period of up to 5 years. 
The vesting and exercise conditions of options granted are determined by the Board in its absolute discretion. 
Options may also be granted by the Company outside of the Plan, but under similar terms and conditions.

The Group has a policy that prohibits directors and employees who are granted share options as part of their 
remuneration from entering into arrangements that limit their exposure to losses that would result from 
share price decreases.

Options and rights over equity instruments granted as compensation
Details on options over ordinary shares in the Company that were granted as remuneration to each key 
management personnel during the reporting period and details on options that vested during the reporting 
period are as follows:

Directors

Mr D M Murcia

Executives

Mr R Fitzhardinge

Mr B Scarpelli

Number  
of options 
granted  
during 2011

500,000

500,000

100,000

300,000

300,000

300,000

500,000

500,000

300,000

600,000

600,000

Grant  
Date

30/11/2010

30/11/2010

19/07/2010

19/07/2010

19/07/2010

01/10/2010

01/10/2010

01/10/2010

04/02/2011

04/02/2011

04/02/2011

Fair value  
per option  
at grant date  
($)

Exercise 
price per  
option  
($)

0.0754

0.0754

0.0509

0.0509

0.0509

0.0527

0.0527

0.0527

0.0893

0.0893

0.0893

0.110

0.110

0.095

0.095

0.095

0.110

0.110

0.110

0.130

0.130

0.130

Number  
of options 
vested  
during 2011

-

-

100,000

-

-

300,000

-

-

300,000

-

-

Expiry  
date

30/11/2015

30/11/2015

19/07/2015

19/07/2015

19/07/2015

1/10/2014

1/10/2014

1/10/2014

04/02/2016

04/02/2016

04/02/2016

No options have been granted since the end of the financial year. The options were provided at no cost to the recipients.

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4.3.3 Equity Instruments (cont)

Analysis of options and rights over equity instruments granted as compensation - audited
Details of vesting profiles of the options granted as remuneration to each key management person of the 
Group and each of the five named Company executives and Group executives are detailed below:

Number

Date

% vested  
in year

% forfeited  
in year

Financial years in 
which grant vests

Directors

Mr D M Murcia

Executives

Mr R Fitzhardinge

Mr B Scarpelli

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500,000

100,000

300,000

300,000

300,000

500,000

500,000

300,000

600,000

600,000

30/11/2010

30/11/2010

19/07/2010

19/07/2010

19/07/2010

01/10/2010

01/10/2010

01/10/2010

04/02/2011

04/02/2011

04/02/2011

-

-

100

-

-

100

-

-

100

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2012(1)

2014(1)

2011(1)

 2013(2)

 2014(3)

2011(1)

2013(4)

2014(5)

2011(1)

2013(2)

2014(3)

(1)  Options vest on completion of service period.

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

(5) 

 Options vest on commencement of iron ore production on a Mining Lease from the Company’s iron ore projects in Brazil. 
(Estimated 31/12/2013).

 Options vest on achievement of iron ore production from the Company’s iron ore projects at an average rate of 250,000 tonnes per 
month over a consecutive 3 month period. (Estimated 31/12/2014).

 Options vest on definition of JORC Inferred Resource that delivers over 100 Mt iron ore from the Company’s iron ore projects in 
Brazil. (Estimated 31/12/2012).

 Options vest on definition of JORC Inferred Resource that delivers over 250 Mt or JORC Measured and Indicated Resource that 
delivers over 100 Mt iron ore from the Company’s iron ore projects in Brazil. (Estimated 31/12/2013). 

Modification of terms of equity-settled share-based payment transactions– audited
No terms of equity-settled share-based payment transactions (including options and rights granted as 
compensation to a key management person) have been altered or modified by the issuing entity during the 
reporting period or the prior period.

There are no amounts unpaid on the shares issued as a result of the exercise of the options in the 2011 
financial year. 

Exercise of options granted as compensation – audited
During the reporting period, the following shares were issued on the exercise of options previously granted 
as compensation to key management personnel:

Executives 
Mr I Cullen 

Number of Shares 
2,000,000 

Amount paid $/Share 
$0.07

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4.3.3 Equity Instruments (cont)

Analysis of movements in options – audited
The movement during the reporting period, by value, of options over ordinary shares in the Company held 
by each key management person and each of the five named Company executives and relevant Group 
executives is detailed below:

Value of options  
granted 
$(A)

Value of options  
exercised in year 
$(B)

Value of options  
Lapsed in year 
$(C)

Directors

Mr D M Murcia

Mr D P Gordon

Mr K G McKay

Mr P E Freund

Mr R G Hill

Mr G T Clifford

Executives

Mr M Papendieck

Mr G A James

Mr I Cullen

Mr K Petersen

Mr R Fitzhardinge

Mr B Scarpelli

75,357

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

104,125

133,967

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

70,000

184,285

-

-

-

-

-

-

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(A)  

(B) 

(C) 

 The value of options granted in the year is the fair value of the options calculated at grant date using the Black Scholes option-
pricing model. The total value of the options granted is included in the table above. This amount is allocated to remuneration over 
the vesting period (i.e. in years 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2015).

 The value of options exercised during the year is calculated as the market price of shares of the Company as at close of trading on 
the date the options were exercised after deducting the price paid to exercise the option.

 The value of the options that lapsed during the year represents the benefit forgone and is calculated at the date the option lapsed 
using the Black Scholes option-pricing model assuming the performance criteria had been achieved. 

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4.4 Audit Committee
The Audit Committee operates in accordance with its Charter which is available on the Company’s website. 
The Committee shall consist of at least three non-executive directors with appropriate financial expertise 
and working knowledge of the industries in which the Group operates.

The responsibilities of the Committee include the review, assessment and approval of the annual report, 
the half-year financial report and all other financial information published by the Group or released to 
the market. The Committee assists the Board in reviewing the effectiveness of the organisation’s internal 
control environment covering the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting 
and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Committee oversees the effective operation of the 
risk management framework.

In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Audit Committee receives regular reports from management and the 
external auditors. It also meets with the external auditors at least twice a year.

The Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer have made the following certifications to the Board:

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• 

• 

that the financial records of the Group for the financial year have been properly maintained, the Group’s 
financial reports for the financial year comply with accounting standards and present a true and fair view 
of the Group’s financial position and operational results; and

 the above statement is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the 
system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial reporting risks.

The Group’s policy is to appoint external auditors who clearly demonstrate quality and independence. The 
performance of the external auditor is reviewed annually and applications for tender of external audit 
services are requested as deemed appropriate, taking into consideration assessment of performance, 
existing value and tender costs. The Corporations Act 2001 requires the rotation of the audit engagement 
partner at least every five years.

An analysis of fees paid to the external auditors, including a break-down of fees for non-audit services, 
is provided in the Directors’ Report and in Note 32 to the financial statements. The external auditors are 
required to provide an annual declaration of their independence to the Audit Committee. The external 
auditor is required to attend the annual general meeting and be available to answer shareholder questions 
about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the audit report.

Details of the qualifications of directors of the Audit Committee and their attendance at Committee 
meetings are set out in the Directors’ Report.

4.5 Risk Management
The Board is responsible for ensuring there are adequate policies in relation to risk management, 
compliance and internal control systems. These policies are available on the Company’s website. In 
summary, the Group’s policies are designed to ensure strategic, operational, legal, reputation and financial 
risks are identified, assessed, addressed and monitored to enable achievement of the Group’s business 
objectives.

Considerable importance is placed on maintaining a strong control environment. There is a framework with 
clearly drawn lines of accountability and delegation of authority. Adherence to the Group’s Code of Conduct 
is required at all times and the Board actively promotes a culture of quality and integrity.

The Group’s risk management policy is managed by the full Board. The Audit Committee, via its Charter, 
oversees the effective operation of the risk management framework. The Board conducts an annual 
corporate strategy workshop which reviews the Group’s strategic direction in detail and includes specific 
focus on the identification of the key material business and financial risks which could prevent the Group 
from achieving its objectives. The Board is required to ensure that appropriate controls are in place to 
effectively manage those risks.

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4.5 Risk Management (cont)
Detailed control procedures cover management accounting, financial reporting, project appraisal, 
environment, health and safety, information technology security, compliance and other risk management 
issues. The Board requires that each major proposal submitted to the Board for decision be accompanied by 
a comprehensive risk assessment and, where required, management’s proposed mitigation strategies. The 
Group has in place an insurance program which is reviewed periodically by the Board. The Board receives 
regular reports on budgeting and financial performance. A system of delegated authority levels has been 
approved by the Board to ensure business transactions are properly authorised and executed.

Senior management is responsible for designing, implementing and reporting on the adequacy of the 
Group’s risk management and internal control system. A detailed questionnaire process is completed by 
senior management on a six monthly basis to facilitate the reporting of risk management to the Board. The 
Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer have certified to the Board that the risk management and 
internal control systems to manage the Group’s material business risks have been assessed and found to be 
operating effectively. 

Environment, Health and Safety Management
The Group recognises the importance of environmental and occupational health and safety (OH&S) issues 
and is committed to the highest levels of performance. To help meet this objective the Board facilitates the 
systematic identification of environmental and OH&S issues and ensures they are managed in a structured 
manner. This system allows the Group to:

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•  monitor its compliance with all relevant legislation;

•  continually assess and improve the impact of its operations on the environment;

• 

• 

• 

• 

 encourage employees to actively participate in the management of environmental and OH&S issues;

 work with trade associations representing the entity’s business to raise standards;

 use energy and other resources efficiently; and

 encourage the adoption of similar standards by the entity’s principal suppliers, contractors and 
distributors.

To manage OH&S issues, the Group has a number of procedure documents including a Safety Risk 
Management Plan, Environmental Procedures for Drilling and a Health and Safety Plan for Employees and 
Service Providers. It is a condition of employment for all employees to follow these procedures. Reporting 
on OH&S issues is a standard agenda item at regular Board Meetings.

Information on compliance with significant environmental regulations is set out in the Directors’ Report.

4.6 Ethical Standards
The Group has developed a statement of values and a Code of Conduct (the Code) which has been fully 
endorsed by the Board and applies to all directors and employees. The Code is regularly reviewed and 
updated as necessary to ensure it reflects the highest standards of behaviour and professionalism and the 
practices necessary to maintain confidence in the Group’s integrity. In summary, the Code requires that at 
all times, all Group personnel act with the utmost integrity, objectivity and in compliance with the letter and 
the spirit of the law and Group policies.

The purchase and sale of the Company’s securities by directors and senior managers is not permitted within 
the following blackout periods:

(i)  1 week prior to the release of annual and half yearly accounts to the ASX; 
(ii)  1 week prior to the release of the quarterly results announcement to the ASX; and 
(iii)  two business days after the release of any ASX announcement. 

The Chairman must be advised prior to any proposed transaction in the Company’s securities by directors. 
Directors and all employees must not partake in short-term trading of the Company’s securities which is 
defined as less than a 30 day period and no trading is permitted while in possession of inside information.

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4.6 Ethical Standards (cont)
The Group has a policy that prohibits directors and employees who are granted share options as part of 
their remuneration from entering into arrangements that limit their exposure to losses that would result 
from share price decreases. The Group requires all directors and key management personnel to sign annual 
declarations of compliance with this policy.

This Code and the Group’s trading policy are discussed with each new employee as part of their induction 
training. The Code requires employees who are aware of unethical practices within the Group or breaches  
of the Group’s trading policy to report these to the Group. This can be done anonymously. The directors  
are satisfied that the Group has complied with the principles of proper ethical standards, including  
trading in securities.

A copy of the Code and the Share Trading Policy are available on the Company’s website.

4.7 Continuous Disclosure and Shareholder Communication
The Group has written policies and procedures on information disclosure that focus on continuous 
disclosure of any information concerning the Company and its controlled entities that a reasonable 
person would expect to have a material effect on the price of the Company’s securities. These policies 
and procedures also include the arrangements the Group has in place to promote communication with 
shareholders and encourage effective participation at general meetings. A summary of these policies and 
procedures is available on the Company’s website.

The Company Secretary has been nominated as the person responsible for communications with the 
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This role includes responsibility for ensuring compliance with the 
continuous disclosure requirements in the ASX Listing Rules and overseeing, in conjunction with the 
Managing Director and Chairman, information disclosure to the ASX, analysts, brokers, shareholders, the 
media and the public.

All information disclosed to the ASX is posted on the Company’s website on the same day it is released 
to the ASX. When analysts are briefed on aspects of the Group’s operations, the material used in the 
presentation is released to the ASX and posted on the Company’s website prior to the presentation made. 
Procedures have also been established for reviewing whether any price sensitive information has been 
inadvertently disclosed, and if so, this information is also immediately released to the market.

The Group seeks to provide opportunities for shareholders to participate through electronic means. All 
Company announcements, media briefings, details of Company meetings, press releases, and financial 
reports are available on the Company’s website. 

4.8 Diversity
The Group values diversity in all aspects of its business and is committed to creating a working environment 
that recognises and utilises the contribution of all its employees. The purpose of this policy is to provide 
diversity and equality relating to all employment matters. The Group’s policy is to recruit and manage on 
the basis of ability and qualification for the position and performance, irrespective of gender, age, marital 
status, sexuality, nationality, race/cultural background, religious or political opinions, family responsibilities 
or disability. The Group opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Gender Diversity
The Board is responsible for establishing and monitoring on an annual basis the achievement against gender 
diversity objectives and strategies, including the representation of women at all levels of the organisation.

The proportion of women within the whole organisation as at 30 June 2011 was as follows:

Women employees in the whole organisation 
Women in Senior Executive positions 
Women on the Board of Directors   

29% 
0% 
0%

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4.8 Diversity (cont)
The Board acknowledges the absence of female participation on the Board of Directors. However, the Board 
has determined that the composition of the current Board represents the best mix of Directors that have an 
appropriate range of qualifications and expertise, can understand and competently deal with current and 
emerging business issues and can effectively review and challenge the performance of management. 

A copy of the Diversity Policy is available on the Company’s website.

4.9 Non-Compliance Statement
The Company has not followed all of the Recommendations set out in Australian Securities Exchange 
Limited Listing Rule 4.10.3. The Recommendations that have not been followed and the explanation of any 
departures are as follows:

•  Non-executive directors should not receive options. Non-executive directors are eligible to participate in 
the Employee Share Option Plan to provide a material additional incentive for their ongoing commitment 
and dedication to the continued growth of the Group. The Board considers the issue of options to be 
reasonable in the circumstances, to assist the Company in attracting and retaining the highest calibre of 
non-executive directors to the Company, whilst maintaining the Group’s cash reserves and delivering on 
the Group’s agreed strategy of securing a new advanced exploration or development asset.

•  A separate Nomination Committee has not been formed. The role of the Nomination Committee is 

carried out by the full Board. The Board considers that given its size, no efficiencies or other benefits are 
gained by establishing a separate Nomination Committee.

•  The Company has not set or disclosed measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity. Due to 

the size of the Company, the Board does not deem it practical to limit the Company to specific targets 
for gender diversity as it operates in a very competitive labour market where positions are sometimes 
difficult to fill. However, every candidate suitably qualified for a position has an equal opportunity of 
appointment regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or cultural background. 

5. Principal Activities
During the year the principal activities of the Group consisted of project generation and exploration for iron 
ore mineral resources. There were no other significant changes in the nature of the activities of the Group 
during the year.

6. Operating and Financial Review
A summary of consolidated results is set out below:

Interest income

Other income

Loss before income tax expense

Income tax benefit

2011 
$

1,163,472

3,773,648

4,937,120

2010 
$

381,689

38,549

420,238

(12,661,592)

(5,635,542)

457,374

-

Loss attributable to members of Centaurus Metals Limited

(12,204,218)

(5,635,542)

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6. Operating and Financial Review (cont)

Financial Position
At the end of the financial year the Group had net cash balances of $10,351,397 (2010: $4,920,035) and net 
assets of $34,357,361 (2010: $29,048,589). Total liabilities amounted to $8,173,591 (2010: $5,268,224) and 
were limited to trade and other payables, employee benefits and deferred tax liabilities.

Exploration
During the year the Group carried out exploration programs on a number of its iron ore exploration projects 
in Brazil. Most of the Group’s focus was directed at the Jambreiro Iron Ore Project. Two separate drilling 
campaigns and a trenching program were completed during the year. A maiden JORC Inferred Resource was 
announced in October 2010 and an interim upgrade to the JORC Resource estimate (combined Measured, 
Indicated and Inferred) of 70.6 million tonnes at an average grade of 28.0% Fe was announced in June 
2011. A range of beneficiation test work was completed on friable and compact itabirite mineralisation with 
results demonstrating that a high-grade hematite product grading plus 66.0% Fe with low impurities could 
be produced using a low-cost magnetic separation process. Significant work was undertaken on collection 
of data to prepare applications for relevant environmental approvals and work was progressed to convert the 
existing Exploration Licences into Mining Leases.

The Group identified a new iron ore prospect, the Candonga Prospect, following the completion of a drilling 
program, combined with re-assay of historical drill core and ground magnetic survey work. The Prospect is 
located 30km from the Jambreiro Project.

At the Itambé Iron Ore Project, a drilling program was completed and the Group reported an updated JORC 
Indicated and Inferred Resource of 10.0Mt grading 36.6% Fe. Beneficiation test work on samples from 
surface exposures indicated that a 66.0% Fe hematite sinter product can be produced with low impurities. 
Work was undertaken on collection of data to prepare applications for relevant environmental approvals.

At the Passabem Iron Ore Project, a drilling program was completed and the Group announced a substantial 
increase in the JORC Indicated and Inferred Resource to 39.0Mt grading 31.0% Fe. Beneficiation test work 
was completed with results producing a hematite product grading 67.4% Fe with low levels of impurities.

In June 2011 the Group made a strategic acquisition by acquiring a portfolio of tenements in the state of 
Bahia, Brazil, known as the Serra da Lontra Iron Ore Project. Initial geological mapping of the outcropping 
itabirite mineralisation and surface sampling has been carried out.

In line with the Group’s focus to develop an iron ore business in Brazil, the Group divested the Percyvale and 
Dish Gold Projects to Southern Crown Resources Limited and also divested the Citadel Gold-Copper Project 
to Antipa Minerals Limited. The Group entered into a farm out agreement with Mining Ventures Do Sul 
Pesquisa e Mineração Ltda (‘Mining Ventures’) covering its two non-core Brazilian Copper-Gold Projects. 

Corporate
During September 2010 the Group announced and closed a capital raising to accelerate growth at its 
Brazilian iron ore projects. A total of $18.2 million was raised, with a $14.4 million share placement at  
7.5 cents per share and a $3.8 million Share Purchase Plan (“SPP”) to existing shareholders also at  
7.5 cents per share. The SPP was fully subscribed by shareholders. A total of 242.5 million shares were 
issued for the capital raising.

One of Australia’s leading iron ore executives, Mr George Jones, joined the Company as a strategic 
consultant. Mr Jones will provide advice to Centaurus’ Board and Management team on a number of 
important aspects of its business as it progresses the development of several potential iron ore production 
projects in south-east Brazil. 

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6. Operating and Financial Review (cont)
In July 2010 the legal action initiated against the former Joint Venture partner at the Liberdade Iron Ore 
Project was successfully concluded. Following the successful award of damages and pursuit of settlement 
through the court system, approximately half of the damages claim of BRL$4.1 million has been received 
with the balance expected to be received during the 2012 financial year.

Significant changes in the state of affairs
In the opinion of directors, other than as outlined in this report, there were no significant changes in the 
state of affairs of the Group that occurred during the financial year under review.

7. Dividends
No dividend was declared or paid by the Company during the current or previous year.

8. Events Subsequent to Reporting Date
On 27 July 2011 the Group announced a strategic share placement whereby Altas Iron Limited (“Atlas”) 
would subscribe $18.7M to Centaurus through a share placement comprising 212 million fully paid ordinary 
shares issued at 8.8 cents, resulting in a 19.9% stake in the Company, in addition Atlas would be issued  
30 million options expiring 31 August 2014 exercisable at 15 cents. Tranche 1 of the placement occurred on 
27 July 2011 with 110 million shares and 16 million options issued. Tranche 2 of the placement, comprising 
102 million shares and 14 million options, was approved by shareholders on 22 September 2011. 

Other than the matters discussed above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial 
year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the 
opinion of the directors of the Company, to affect significantly the operations of the Group, the results of 
those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group, in future financial years.

9. Likely Developments
Other than likely developments contained in the “Operating and Financial Review”, further information  
on likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results of operations have not been 
included in this report because the directors believe it would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice  
to the Group.

10. Environmental Regulation
The Group is subject to environmental laws and regulations under Brazilian (State and Federal) legislation 
depending on the activities undertaken. Compliance with these laws and regulations is regarded as a 
minimum standard for the Group to achieve. There were no known significant breaches of these regulations 
during the year.

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11. Directors’ Interests
The relevant interest of each director in the shares and options over such shares issued by the companies 
within the Group and other related bodies corporate, as notified by the directors to the ASX in accordance 
with S205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, at the date of this report is as follows:

Ordinary shares

Employee options

Other Options

Total number of options 
over ordinary shares

Directors

Mr D M Murcia

Mr D P Gordon

Mr P E Freund

Mr K G McKay

Mr R G Hill

12,907,235

52,558,328

200,000

3,019,000

8,555,440

2,500,000

6,000,000

16,000,000(1)

2,000,000

1,500,000

-

1,600,000

-

-

8,177,720

2,500,000

7,600,000

16,000,000

2,000,000

9,677,720

(1) These options were issued as replacement awards pursuant to the takeover of Centaurus Resources Limited.

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12. Share Options

Options granted to directors and executives of the Company
During or since the end of the financial year, the Company granted options for no consideration over 
unissued ordinary shares in the Company to the following directors and to the following of the five most 
highly remunerated officers of the Company as part of their remuneration:

Directors

Mr D M Murcia

Executives

Mr R Fitzhardinge

Mr B Scarpelli

Number of  
options granted

Exercise price

Expiry date

500,000

500,000

100,000

300,000

300,000

300,000

500,000

500,000

300,000

600,000

600,000

0.075

0.100

0.095

0.095

0.095

0.110

0.110

0.110

0.130

0.130

0.130

17/07/2014

17/07/2014

19/07/2015

19/07/2015

19/07/2015

01/10/2014

01/10/2014

01/10/2014

04/02/2016

04/02/2016

04/02/2016

All options were granted during the financial year. No options have been granted since the end of the 
financial year.

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12. Share Options (cont)

Unissued shares under options
At the date of this report unissued ordinary shares of the Company under option are:

Expiry date

Exercise price

Vested

Unvested

Vested

Unvested

Employee Options

Non-Employee Options

Total number 
of shares  
under option

27/11/2011

06/01/2012

19/03/2012

19/03/2012

04/08/2012

20/11/2012

20/11/2012

20/11/2012

14/02/2013

01/10/2013

15/12/2013

15/12/2013

15/12/2013

31/12/2013

31/12/2013

01/01/2014

17/07/2014

17/07/2014

17/07/2014

17/07/2014

31/08/2014

31/08/2014

31/08/2014

01/10/2014

31/10/2014

17/01/2015

15/02/2015

06/03/2015

31/03/2015

31/03/2015

31/03/2015

01/06/2015

19/07/2015

29/08/2015

30/11/2015

04/02/2016

Total

$0.12500

$0.12500

$0.11500

$0.13500

$0.03125

$0.20500

$0.24500

$0.28500

$0.10000

$0.11000

$0.10000

$0.12000

$0.14000

$0.08000

$0.15000

$0.13000

$0.05000

$0.07500

$0.10000

$0.12000

$0.10000

$0.12000

$0.15000

$0.11000

$0.07000

$0.13000

$0.08000

$0.13000

$0.08000

$0.10000

$0.12000

$0.13000

$0.09500

$0.10000

$0.11000

$0.13000

-

-

250,000

500,000

-

500,000

500,000

500,000

-

200,000

250,000

250,000

500,000

2,400,000

2,600,000

-

1,000,000

2,750,000

3,250,000

-

-

-

-

450,000

8,000,000

50,000

150,000

100,000

500,000

500,000

-

50,000

100,000

50,000

-

300,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,000,000

-

-

-

1,300,000

8,000,000

250,000

2,350,000

-

2,000,000

-

500,000

250,000

600,000

250,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

12,000,000

3,519,392

-

-

24,000,000

-

-

-

16,000,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,000,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,000,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,000,000

16,000,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

12,000,000

3,519,392

250,000

500,000

24,000,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

16,000,000

200,000

250,000

250,000

500,000

2,400,000

2,600,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

2,750,000

3,250,000

1,000,000

5,000,000

5,000,000

16,000,000

1,750,000

16,000,000

300,000

2,500,000

100,000

2,500,000

500,000

500,000

300,000

700,000

300,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

25,700,000

18,700,000

76,519,392

6,000,000

126,919,392

These options do not entitle the holder to participate in any share issue of the Company.

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12. Share Options (cont)

Shares issued on exercise of options
During the financial year the Company issued 2,075,000 ordinary shares as a result of the exercise of 
options. Since the end of the financial year the Company has issued 7,000,000 ordinary shares as a result  
of the exercise of options. 

13. Indemnification and Insurance of Officers and Auditors
During the financial year, Centaurus Metals Limited paid insurance premiums to insure the directors, 
executive officers and secretary of the Group. The amount of premiums paid has not been disclosed due to 
confidentiality requirements under the contract of insurance.

The liabilities insured are legal costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that 
may be brought against the officers in their capacity as officers of entities in the Consolidated Entity, and 
any other payments arising from liabilities incurred by the officers in connection with such proceedings, 
other than where such liabilities arise out of conduct involving a wilful breach of duty by the officers or the 
improper use by the officers of their position or of information to gain advantage for themselves or someone 
else or to cause detriment to the Group.

14. Non-audit Services
During the year KPMG, the Company’s auditor, has performed certain other services in addition to their 
statutory duties.

The Board has considered the non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor and in accordance 
with written advice provided by resolution of the Audit Committee, is satisfied that the provision of those 
non-audit services during the year by the auditor is compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor 
independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons:

•  all non-audit services were subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted by the Company 

and have been reviewed by the Audit Committee to ensure they do not impact the integrity and objectivity 
of the auditor; and

• 

 the non-audit services provided do not undermine the general principles relating to auditor 
independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, as they did not involve 
reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision making capacity for 
the Company, acting as an advocate for the Company or jointly sharing risks and rewards. 

Details of the amounts paid to the auditor of the Company, KPMG, and its related practices for audit and 
non-audit services provided during the year are set out below.

Audit services: 
Auditors of the Company

Audit and review of financial reports (KPMG Australia) 

Audit of financial reports (KPMG Brazil)

Services other than statutory audit:

Other services

Taxation compliance services (KPMG Australia)

Taxation compliance services (KPMG Brazil)

2011 
$

105,343

10,957

118,472

85,000

2010 
$

25,500

-

50,595

-

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15. Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration
The Lead auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 52 and forms part of the directors’ report for 
the financial year ended 30 June 2011.

This report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

D P Gordon 
Managing Director 
Perth, Western Australia

22 September 2011

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LEAD AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENT 
DECLARATION

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  
OF COMPREHENSIvE INCOME
For the year ended 30 June 2011

Other income

Exploration and evaluation expenses

Project generation expenses

Merger and acquisition expenses

Impairment of exploration and evaluation

Impairment of available for sale investments

Impairment of property plant and equipment

Personnel expenses

Share based payments

Occupancy expenses

Listing and share registry fees

Professional fees

Depreciation 

Other expenses

Notes

2011 
$

7

3,773,648

2010
Restated* 
$

38,549

(9,487,861)

(2,172,197)

-

-

(492,526)

(842,206)

(2,509,982)

(384,444)

(65,287)

(1,856,613)

(1,112,910)

(308,595)

(108,847)

(591,816)

(177,164)

(845,660)

8

28

9

-

-

-

(1,028,164)

(753,755)

(246,272)

(75,220)

(145,772)

(57,901)

(221,219)

Results from operating activities

(13,675,531)

(5,996,683)

Finance income 

Finance expenses 

Net finance income

Loss before income tax

Income tax benefit

Loss for the period

Other comprehensive income

Net change in fair value of available-for-sale- financial assets

Foreign currency translation difference for foreign operation

Income tax on other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive income for the period, net of income tax

Total comprehensive income for the period 

Earnings per share 

Basic loss per share

Diluted loss per share

1,163,472

(149,533)

10

1,013,939

381,689

(20,548)

361,141

(12,661,592)

(5,635,542)

11

457,374

-

(12,204,218)

(5,635,542)

(165,625)

(732,313)

-

(897,938)

(13,102,156)

22

22

Cents

(1.56)

(1.56)

(100,000)

528,942

-

428,942

5,206,600

Cents

(1.36)

(1.36)

* Refer to note 2(e).
The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  
OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2011

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Other receivables and prepayments

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Other investments, including derivatives

Property, plant and equipment

Exploration and evaluation assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Employee benefits

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Share capital

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Total equity

Notes

12(a)

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

30 June 2011 
$

30 June 2010 
Restated* 
$ 

1 July 2009 
Restated* 
$ 

10,351,397

1,933,937

12,285,334

1,829,071

878,739

27,537,808

30,245,618

42,530,952

4,016,265

229,722

4,245,987

3,927,604

3,927,604

8,173,591

4,920,035

595,973

5,516,008

495,417

624,146

27,681,242

28,800,805

34,316,813

783,839

99,407

883,246

4,384,978

4,384,978

5,268,224

34,357,361

29,048,589

9,673,582

86,229

9,759,811

-

38,348

-

38,348

9,798,159

257,697

14,798

272,495

-

-

272,495

9,525,664

53,851,446

4,562,357

(24,056,442)

34,357,361

36,553,428

4,347,385

(11,852,224)

29,048,589

15,544,255

351,380

(6,369,971)

9,525,664

* Refer to note 2(e). 
The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  
OF CHANGES IN EqUITy
For the year ended 30 June 2011

Issued 
capital 
$

Option 
reserve 
$

Share-based
payment 
reserve 
$

Translation 
reserve 
$

Available- 
for-sale
investments  
revaluation 
reserve
$

Accumulated
losses
$

Total
equity
$

Balance at 1 July 2010

36,553,428 2,966,597

951,846

606,706

(100,000)

(10,135,336)

30,843,241

Impact of change in  
accounting policy

Balance at 1 July 2010 
(restated, refer  
to note 2(e))

-

-

-

(77,764)

-

(1,716,888)

(1,794,652)

36,553,428 2,966,597

951,846

528,942

(100,000)

(11,852,224)

29,048,589

Total comprehensive income for the period

Loss for the period

Other comprehensive income

Net change in fair value  
of available-for-sale  
financial assets, net of tax

Net change in fair value of 
available-for-sale financial 
assets transferred to profit 
or loss, net of tax

Foreign currency  
translation difference  
for foreign operation

Total other comprehensive 
income for the period

Total comprehensive 
income for the period

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity 

Contributions by and distributions to owners

Issue of ordinary shares  
net of capital raising costs

Share Issue costs

Issue of ordinary shares  
on exercise of options

Share-based payment 
transactions

Total transactions  
with owners

18,189,375

(1,036,982)

145,625

-

17,298,018

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,112,910

1,112,910

-

(12,204,218)

(12,204,218)

-

-

-

(550,069)

384,444

(732,313)

-

(732,313)

(165,625)

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-

-

-

-

(550,069)

384,444

(732,313)

(897,938)

(732,313)

(165,625)

(12,204,218)

(13,102,156)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

18,189,375

(1,036,982)

145,625

1,112,910

18,410,928

Balance at 30 June 2011

53,851,446 2,966,597

2,064,756

(203,371)

(265,625)

(24,056,442)

34,357,361

The amounts recognised directly in equity are disclosed net of tax. 
The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  
OF CHANGES IN EqUITy (cont)
For the year ended 30 June 2010

Issued 
capital 
$

Option 
reserve 
$

Share-based
payment 
reserve 
$

Translation 
reserve
(restated) 
$

Available- 
for-sale
investments  
revaluation 
reserve
$

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Balance at 1 July 2009

15,544,255

Impact of change in  
accounting policy

-

Balance at 1 July 2009  
(restated, refer to note 2(e)) 15,544,255

Total comprehensive income for the period

Loss for the period

Other comprehensive income

Foreign currency  
translation difference  
for foreign operation

Net change in fair value  
of available-for-sale  
financial assets

Total other comprehensive 
income for the period

Total comprehensive  
income for the period

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity 

Contributions by and distributions to owners

Issue of ordinary shares 
related to business  
combination

Issue of options related  
to business combination

20,909,173

-

-

2,966,597

Issue of ordinary shares

100,000

Share-based payment 
transactions

Transfer of share based  
payments lapsed/forfeited

Total transactions  
with owners

-

-

-

-

-

21,009,173

2,966,597

600,466

Accumulated
losses
(restated)
$

Total
equity
(restated)
$

(6,369,971)

9,525,664

-

-

(6,369,971)

9,525,664

(5,635,542)

(5,635,542)

-

-

-

528,942

(100,000)

428,942

-

-

-

-

528,942

-

-

-

-

-

-

(100,000)

528,942

(100,000)

528,942

(100,000)

(5,635,542)

(5,206,600)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

20,909,173

2,966,597

100,000

753,755

153,289

-

153,289

24,729,525

351,380

-

351,380

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

753,755

(153,289)

Balance at 30 June 2010

36,553,428

2,966,597

951,846

528,942

(100,000)

(11,852,224) 29,048,589

The amounts recognised directly in equity are disclosed net of tax. 
The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  
OF CASH FLOwS
For the year ended 30 June 2011

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash paid to suppliers and employees

Exploration and evaluation expenditure

Proceeds from court settlement

Receipts from customers

Interest received

Notes

2011 
$

(3,414,290)

(8,494,448)

1,340,792

19,893

702,866

Net cash used in operating activities

12(b)

(9,845,187)

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for plant and equipment

Payment for investment

Refunds/(payments) for security deposits

Payments for acquisition of exploration assets

Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment

Proceeds from sale of mineral tenements

Payments for merger and acquisition costs

Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired 

Net cash used in investing activities

(576,827)

(88,888)

(16,633)

(1,305,000)

20,400

-

(20,000)

-

(1,986,948)

2010 
$

(1,895,165)

(2,468,394)

-

-

382,401

(3,981,158)

(381,700)

-

(140,621)

-

22,319

35,000

(821,408)

504,722

(781,688)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issue of equity securities net of capital 
raising costs

Net cash from financing activities

17,298,018

17,298,018

-

-

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

5,465,883

(4,762,846)

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 July

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held

4,920,035

(34,521)

Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June

12(a)

10,351,397

9,673,582

9,299

4,920,035

The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED  
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2011

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Significant Accounting Policies 

Determination of Fair Values 

Financial Risk Management 

Operating Segments 

Other Income 

Personnel Expenses 

Depreciation 

Finance Income and Expenses 

Income Tax 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Other Receivables and Prepayments 

Other Investments, Including Derivatives  

Property, Plant and Equipment 

Exploration and Evaluation Assets 

Trade and Other Payables 

Employee Benefits 

Deferred Tax Liabilities 

Capital and Reserves 

Dividends 

Earnings/(Loss) Per Share 

Related Parties 

Financial Instruments 

Contingent Liabilities 

Capital Commitments 

Operating Leases 

Share-Based Payments 

Farm-Out and Joint Venture Exploration Agreements 

Group Entities 

Subsequent Events 

Remuneration of Auditors 

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1. Reporting Entity
Centaurus Metals Limited (“the Company”) is a company domiciled in Australia. The Company’s  
registered address is Level 1, 16 Ord Street, West Perth WA 6005. The consolidated financial statements 
of the Company as at and for the year ended 30 June 2011 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries 
(together referred to as the “Group” and individually as “Group entities”). The Group primarily is involved  
in exploration for iron ore resources.

2. Basis of Preparation
(a) Statement of compliance
The consolidated financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been 
prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs) (including Australian Accounting 
Interpretations) adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 
2001. The consolidated financial statements of the Group comply with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRSs) and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on  
22 September 2011.

(b) Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except  
for the following material items in the statement of financial position:

•  Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value; 

• 

• 

 Available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value; and

 Share based payments are measured at fair value.

(c) Functional and presentation currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s 
functional currency.

(d) Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AASB’s requires management to make 
judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported 
amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates 
are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

Exploration and Evaluation assets
Determining the recoverability of exploration and evaluation expenditure capitalised in accordance with 
the Group’s accounting policy (refer note 3(e)), requires estimates and assumptions as to future events and 
circumstances, in particular, whether successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively 
sale, of the respective areas of interest will be achieved. Critical to this assessment is estimates and 
assumptions as to ore reserves, the timing of expected cash flows, exchange rates, commodity prices and 
future capital requirements. Changes in these estimates and assumptions as new information about the 
presence of recoverability of ore reserves becomes available, may impact the assessment of the recoverable 
amount of exploration and evaluation assets. If, after having capitalised the expenditure under accounting 
policy 3(e), a judgement is made that recovery of the expenditure is unlikely, an impairment loss is recorded 
in the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with accounting policy 3(g). The carrying amounts 
of exploration and evaluation assets are set out in note 16.

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2. Basis of Preparation (cont)
(d) Use of estimates and judgements (cont)
Information about critical judgements in applying accounting policies that have the most significant  
effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements is included in the following notes:

•  Note 4  – determining the fair values

• 

• 

 Note 16 – exploration and evaluation assets

 Note 24 – financial instruments

(e) Change of accounting policy

Exploration and Evaluation
During the current reporting period the Group has made a voluntary change to its accounting policy relating 
to the treatment of exploration and evaluation expenditure. Exploration and evaluation expenditure was 
previously recognised as an asset to the extent allowable under AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation 
of Mineral Resources. The Group has now elected to expense all exploration and evaluation expenditure, 
with the exception of acquisition costs which will continue to be recognised as an asset, as incurred. This 
change has been implemented as the Board of Directors are of the opinion that the change is both in line 
with Australian Accounting Standards and provides the users with reliable and more relevant information 
consistent with the Australian Accounting Standards Board Framework for the preparation and presentation 
of financial statements as it is more transparent and less subjective. The change in policy is irrespective 
of whether or not the Board believe expenditure could be recouped from either a successful development 
and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective assets. The new policy is detailed below and has been 
applied retrospectively in accordance with the requirements of AASB 108 Accounting Policies, Change in 
Accounting Estimates and Errors. 

Exploration and evaluation costs are written off in the year they are incurred apart from acquisition costs 
which are carried forward where right of tenure of the area of interest is current, and they are expected 
to be recouped through sale or successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or, where 
exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not reached a stage that permits reasonable 
assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves. 

Where an area of interest is abandoned, or the directors decide that it is not commercial, any accumulated 
acquisition costs in respect of that area are written off in the financial period the decision is made. Each 
area of interest is also reviewed at the end of each accounting period and accumulated costs are written off 
to the extent that they will not be recoverable in the future.

Amortisation is not charged on costs carried forward in respect of areas of interest in the development phase 
until production commences. When production commences, accumulated costs for the relevant mineral 
project are amortised on a units of production basis over the life of the economically recoverable reserves.

The financial report has been prepared on the basis of a retrospective application of the new accounting policy 
relating to exploration and evaluation expenditure. The following table demonstrates the effect of this change. 

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
2. Basis of Preparation (cont)
(e) Change of accounting policy (cont)

Previous Policy 
30/06/2010 
$

Effect of the change in 
the accounting policy 
for exploration and 
evaluation 
$

Revised Policy
30/06/2010
$

Consolidated Entity

Statement of comprehensive income – year ended 30 June 2010

Exploration and evaluation expense

Loss before income tax

Income tax

Basic and diluted loss per share

455,309

3,918,654

-

0.92

1,716,888

1,716,888

-

0.44

2,172,197

5,635,542

-

1.36

Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2010

Exploration and evaluation assets

Foreign currency translation reserve

Accumulated losses

29,475,894

606,706

10,135,336

 (1,794,652)

 (77,764)

 1,716,888

27,681,242

528,942

11,852,224

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(f) Removal of parent entity financial statements
The Group has applied amendments to the Corporation Act (2001) that remove the requirement for the 
Group to lodge parent entity financial statements. Parent entity financial statements have been replaced  
by the specific parent entity disclosures in note 33.

3. Significant Accounting Policies
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these 
consolidated financial statements, and have been applied consistently by the Group entities, except as 
explained in note 2(e), which address changes in accounting policies.

(a) Basis of consolidation

(i) Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method as at the acquisition date, which 
is the date control is transferred to the Group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating 
policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, the Group takes into 
consideration potential voting rights that currently are exercisable. 

For every business combination, the Group identifies the acquirer, which is the combining entity that obtains 
control of the other combining entities or businesses. Control is the power to govern the financial and 
operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, the Group 
takes into consideration potential voting rights that currently are exercisable. The acquisition date is the 
date on which control is transferred to the acquirer. Judgement is applied in determining the acquisition 
date and determining whether control is transferred from one party to another.

Measuring goodwill
The Group measures goodwill as the fair value of the consideration transferred including the recognised 
amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, less the net recognised amount (general fair value) 
of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, all measured as at the acquisition date.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont)
(a) Basis of consolidation (cont)
Consideration transferred includes the fair value of the assets transferred, liabilities incurred by the Group 
to the previous owners of the acquiree, and equity interests issued by the Group. Consideration transferred 
also includes the fair value of any share-based payment awards of the acquiree that are replaced 
mandatorily in the business combination to the extent they relate to pre-combination services.

Share-based payment awards
When share-based payment awards exchanged (replacement awards) for awards held by the acquiree’s 
employees (acquiree’s awards) relate to past services, then a part of the market-based measure of the 
awards replaced is included in the consideration transferred.

Transaction costs
Transaction costs that the Group incurs in connection with a business combination, such as legal fees,  
due diligence fees and other professional and consulting fees, are expensed as incurred.

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(ii) Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included  
in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control 
ceases. The accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed when necessary to align them with 
policies adopted by the Group.

(iii) Transactions eliminated on consolidation
Inter-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised income and expenses arising from intra-group 
transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised gains arising 
from transactions with equity accounted investees are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the 
Group’s interest in the investee. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but 
only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.

Gain and losses are recognised when the contributed assets are consumed or sold by the equity accounted 
investees or, if not consumed or sold by the equity accounted investee, when the Group’s interest in such 
entities is disposed of.

(b) Foreign currency

(i) Foreign currency transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of Group entities 
at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign 
currencies at the reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the foreign exchange rate  
at that date. The foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is the difference between amortised  
cost in the functional currency at the beginning of the period, adjusted for effective interest and payments 
during the period, and the amortised cost in foreign currency translated at the exchange rate at the end  
of the period. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured  
at fair value are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the date that the fair value 
was determined. 

Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognised in profit or loss, except for differences 
arising on the retranslation of available-for-sale equity instruments, a financial liability designated as a 
hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation, or qualifying cash flow hedges, which are recognised in 
other comprehensive income. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign 
currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont)
(b) Foreign currency (cont)

(ii) Foreign operations
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising 
on acquisition, are translated to Australian dollars at exchange rates at reporting date. The income and 
expenses of foreign operations are translated to Australian dollars at average exchange rates for the period.

Foreign currency differences are recognised in other comprehensive income. Since 1 July 2004, the Group’s 
date of transition to AASBs, such differences have been recognised in the foreign currency translation 
reserve (translation reserve, or FCTR). When a foreign operation is disposed of, in part or in full, the  
relevant amount in the FCTR is transferred to profit or loss as part of the profit or loss on disposal.

When the settlement of a monetary item receivable from or payable to a foreign operation is neither planned 
nor likely in the foreseeable future, foreign exchange gains and losses arising from such a monetary 
item are considered to form part of a net investment in a foreign operation and are recognised in other 
comprehensive income, and are presented within equity in the FCTR.

(c) Financial instruments

(i) Non-derivative financial assets
The Group initially recognises loans and receivables and deposits on the date that they are originated.  
All other financial assets (including assets designated at fair value through profit and loss) are  
recognised initially on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions  
of the instruments.

The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset 
expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction 
in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred. Any 
interest in transferred financial assets that is created or retained by the Group is recognised as a separate 
asset or liability.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position 
when, and only when, the Group has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to settle on a net 
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

The Group has the following non-derivative financial assets: receivables, cash and cash equivalents and 
available-for-sale financial assets.

Receivables
Receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active 
market. Such assets are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. 
Subsequent to initial recognition receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest 
method, less any impairment losses.

Receivables comprise trade and other receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits with original maturities of three 
months or less. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s  
cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the 
statement of cash flows. 

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3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont)
(c) Financial instruments (cont)

Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available-for-
sale. The Group’s investments in equity securities and certain debt securities are classified as available-for-
sale financial assets. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at fair value and changes therein, 
other than impairment losses (refer note 3(g)) and foreign currency differences on available-for-sale equity 
instruments (see note 3(b)(i)), are recognised in other comprehensive income and presented within equity 
in the fair value reserve. When an investment is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss in equity is 
transferred to profit and loss.

(ii) Non-derivative financial liabilities
The Group initially recognises debt securities issued and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are 
originated. All other financial liabilities (including liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss) 
are recognised initially on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions  
of the instrument. The Group derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are 
discharged or cancelled or expire. Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented 
in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group has a legal right to offset the amounts 
and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

The Group has the following non-derivative financial liabilities: trade and other payables. Such financial 
liabilities are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent  
to initial recognition these financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using effective interest  
rate method.

(iii) Share capital

Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary 
shares or share options are recognised as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effect.

(iv) Derivatives financial instruments
Derivatives are recognised initially at fair value; attributable transactions costs are recognised in profit 
and loss as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair value and changes 
therein are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Other non-trading derivatives
When a derivative financial instrument is not held for trading, and is not designated in a qualifying hedge 
relationship, all changes in its value are recognised immediately in profit or loss. 

(d) Property, plant and equipment

(i) Recognition and measurement
Items of plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated 
impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. 
The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly 
attributable to bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use, the costs of dismantling  
and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located, and capitalised borrowing costs. 
Cost also may include transfers from comprehensive income of any gain or loss on qualifying cash flow 
hedges of foreign currency purchases of property, plant and equipment. Purchased software that is integral 
to the functionality of the related equipment is capitalised as part of that equipment.

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

Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the 
proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and are recognised net 
within other income in profit or loss. When revalued assets are sold, the amounts included in the revaluation 
reserve are transferred to retained earnings.

(ii) Subsequent costs
The cost of replacing a part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount 
of an item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Group, 
and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. The costs of 
the day-to-day servicing the property, plant and equipment are recognised in profit and loss as incurred.

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

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Depreciation is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each 
part of an item of property, plant and equipment, since this most closely reflects the expected pattern of 
consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the asset. Leased assets are depreciated over 
shorter of the lease term and their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Group will obtain 
ownership by the end of the lease term. Land is not depreciated.

The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:

•  Machinery 

•  Vehicles 

•  Furniture, fittings and equipment 

10-15 years

3-5 years

3-8 years

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and  
adjusted if appropriate. 

(e) Exploration and evaluation expenditure
Exploration and evaluation costs are written off in the year they are incurred apart from acquisition costs 
which are carried forward where right of tenure of the area of interest is current, and they are expected 
to be recouped through sale or successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or, where 
exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not reached a stage that permits reasonable 
assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves. 

Where an area of interest is abandoned, or the directors decide that it is not commercial, any accumulated 
acquisition costs in respect of that area are written off in the financial period the decision is made. Each 
area of interest is also reviewed at the end of each accounting period and accumulated costs written off to 
the extent that they will not be recoverable in the future.

Amortisation is not charged on costs carried forward in respect of areas of interest in the development phase 
until production commences. When production commences, accumulated costs for the relevant mineral 
project are amortised on a units of production basis over the life of the economically recoverable reserves.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont)
(e) Exploration and evaluation expenditure (cont)
Exploration and evaluation assets are transferred to Development Assets once technical feasibility and 
commercial viability of an area of interest is demonstrable. Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed 
for impairment and any impairment loss is recognised prior to being reclassified.

The carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on successful development and 
commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale of the respective area of interest.

Impairment testing of exploration and evaluation assets
Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment if sufficient data exists to determine 
technical feasibility and commercial viability or facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount 
exceeds the recoverable amount.

Exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment when any of the following facts and 
circumstances exist:

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•  The term of exploration license in the specific area of interest has expired during the reporting period or 

will expire in the near future and is not expected to be renewed;

•  Substantive expenditures on further exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in the specific 

area are not budgeted nor planned;

•  Exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in the specific area has not led to the discovery of 
commercially viable quantities of mineral resources and the decision was made to discontinue such 
activities in the specified area; or

•  Sufficient data exists to indicate that although a development in the specific area is likely to proceed, 
the carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation asset is unlikely to be recovered in full from 
successful development or by sale.

Where a potential impairment is indicated, an assessment is performed for each cash-generating unit which 
is no larger than the area of interest. The Group performs impairment testing in accordance with accounting 
policy 3(g)(ii).

Farm-out arrangements
Arrangements whereby an external party earns an ownership interest in an exploration or development 
property via the sole-funding of a specified exploration, evaluation or development programme or by 
injection of funds to be utilised for such a programme will be accounted so that the Group recognises its 
share of assets, liabilities and equity associated with the property. Any gain or loss upon initial recognition  
of these items will be recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

(f) Leased assets
Leases in terms of which the Group assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are 
classified as finance leases. Upon initial recognition the leased asset is measured at an amount equal  
to the lower of its fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Subsequent to initial 
recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that asset.

Other leases are operating leases and the leased assets are not recognised in the Group’s statement of 
financial position. 

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(g) Impairment

(i) Financial assets (including receivables)
A financial asset not carried at fair value through profit or loss is assessed at each reporting date to 
determine whether there is objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is impaired if objective 
evidence indicates that a loss event has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that the loss 
event had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset that can be estimated reliably.

Objective evidence that financial assets (including equity securities) are impaired can include default or 
delinquency by a debtor, restructuring of an amount due to the Group on terms that the Group would not 
consider otherwise, indications that a debtor or issuer will enter bankruptcy, the disappearance of an active 
market for a security. In addition, for an investment in an equity security, a significant or prolonged decline 
in its fair value below its cost is objective evidence of impairment.

The Group considers evidence of impairment for receivables at both a specific asset and collective level. 
All individually significant receivables and are assessed for specific impairment. All individually significant 
receivables found not to be specifically impaired are then collectively assessed for any impairment that has 
been incurred but not yet identified. 

Receivables that are not individually significant are collectively assessed for impairment by grouping 
together receivables with similar risk characteristics.

In assessing collective impairment the Group uses historical trends of the probability of default, timing 
of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgement as to whether 
current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or less than 
suggested by historical trends.

An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the 
difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted 
at the asset’s original effective interest rate. Losses are recognised in profit or loss and reflected in an 
allowance account against receivables. Interest on the impaired asset continues to be recognised through 
the unwinding of the discount. When a subsequent event causes the amount of impairment loss to decrease, 
the decrease in impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss.

Impairment losses on available-for-sale investment securities are recognised by transferring the cumulative 
loss that has been recognised in other comprehensive income, and presented in the fair value reserve 
in equity, to profit or loss. The cumulative loss that is removed from other comprehensive income and 
recognised in profit or loss is the difference between the acquisition cost, net of any principal repayment and 
amortisation, and the current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognised in profit or loss. 
Changes in impairment provisions attributable to time value are reflected as a component of interest income.

If, in a subsequent period, the fair value of an impaired available-for-sale debt security increases and the 
increase can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised in profit 
or loss, then the impairment loss is reversed, with the amount of the reversal recognised in profit or loss. 
However, any subsequent recovery in the fair value of an impaired available-for-sale equity security is 
recognised in other comprehensive income.

(ii) Non-financial assets 
The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets, other than deferred tax assets, are reviewed at 
each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, 
then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill, and intangible assets that have indefinite 
useful lives or that are not yet available for use, the recoverable amount is estimated each year  
at the same time.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont)
(g) Impairment (cont)

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair 
value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their 
present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value 
of money and the risks specific to the asset. For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot 
be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows 
from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets 
(the “cash-generating unit”). Subject to an operating segment ceiling test, for the purposes of goodwill 
impairment testing, CGUs to which goodwill has been allocated are aggregated so that the level at 
which impairment is tested reflects the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal reporting 
purposes. Goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to groups of CGUs that are expected  
to benefit from the synergies of the combination.

The Group’s corporate assets do not generate separate cash inflows. If there is an indication that a 
corporate asset may be impaired, then the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the 
corporate asset belongs.

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its estimated 
recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised  
in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units, 
and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses 
recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has 
decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates 
used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the 
asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined,  
net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(h) Non-current assets held for sale
Non-current assets, or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities, that are expected to be recovered 
primarily through sale rather than through continuing use, are classified as held for sale. Immediately 
before classification as held for sale, the assets, or components of a disposal group, are remeasured in 
accordance with the Group’s accounting policies. Thereafter generally the assets, or disposal group, are 
measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less cost to sell. Any impairment loss on a 
disposal group first is allocated to goodwill, and then to remaining assets and liabilities on a pro rata basis, 
except that no loss is allocated to inventories, financial assets, deferred tax assets, employee benefit assets, 
investment property and biological assets, which continue to be measured in accordance with the Group’s 
accounting policies. Impairment losses on initial classification as held for sale and subsequent gains or 
losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss. Gains are not recognised in excess  
of any cumulative impairment loss.

(i) Employee benefits

(i) Defined contribution plans
A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which an entity pays fixed contributions 
into a separate entity and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts. Obligations 
for contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an employee benefit expense in profit or 
loss in the periods during which services are rendered by employees. Prepaid contributions are recognised 
as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in future payments is available. 

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3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont)
(i) Employee benefits (cont)

(ii) Other long-term employee benefits
The Group’s net obligation in respect of long-term employee benefits other than defined benefit plans 
is the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and 
prior periods plus related on-costs; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value, and the fair 
value of any related assets is deducted. The discount rate is the yield at the reporting date on AA credit-
rated or government bonds that have maturity dates approximating the terms of the Group’s obligations. 
The calculation is performed using the projected unit credit method. Any actuarial gains or losses are 
recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

(iii) Termination benefits
Termination benefits are recognised as an expense when the Group is demonstrably committed, without 
realistic possibility of withdrawal, to a formal detailed plan to either terminate employment before the 
normal retirement date, or to provide termination benefits as a result of an offer made to encourage 
voluntary redundancy. Termination benefits for voluntary redundancies are recognised as an expense  
if the Group has made an offer of voluntary redundancy, it is probable that the offer will be accepted, and  
the number of acceptances can be estimated reliably. If benefits are payable more than 12 months after  
the reporting period, then they are discounted to their present value.

(iv) Short-term benefits
Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as  
the related service is provided.

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

(v) Share-based payment transactions
The grant date fair value of share-based payment awards granted to employees is recognised as an employee 
expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period that the employees unconditionally become 
entitled to the awards. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards 
for which the related service and non-market vesting conditions are expected to be met, such that the 
amount ultimately recognised as an expense is based on the number of awards that do not meet the related 
service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date. For share-based payment awards with 
non-vesting conditions, the grant date fair value of the share-based payment is measured to reflect such 
conditions and there is no true-up for differences between expected and actual outcomes.

The fair value of the amount payable to employees in respect of share appreciation rights, which are settled 
in cash, is recognised as an expense, with a corresponding increase in liabilities, over the period that the 
employees unconditionally become entitled to payment. The liability is remeasured at each reporting date 
and at settlement date. Any changes in the fair value of the liability are recognised as personnel expense in 
profit or loss.

Share-based payment arrangements in which the Group receives goods or services as consideration for its 
own equity instruments are accounted for as equity-settled share-based payment transactions, regardless 
of how the equity instruments are obtained by the Group.

When the Company grants options over its shares to employees of subsidiaries, the fair value at grant date 
is recognised as an increase in the investments in subsidiaries, with a corresponding increase in equity over 
the vesting period of the grant.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont)
(j) Provisions
A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive 
obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be 
required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at 
a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to 
the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost.

(k) Revenue
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns, trade 
allowances and duties and taxes paid. Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method.

Revenue is recognised when persuasive evidence exists, usually in the form of an executed sales 
agreement, that the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, recovery 
of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated 
reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, and the amount of revenue can be 
measured reliably. If it is probable that discounts will be granted and the amount can be measured reliably, 
then the discount is recognised as a reduction of revenue as the sales are recognised.

(l) Lease payments
Payments made under operating leases are recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the 
term of the lease. Lease incentives received are recognised as an integral part of the total lease expense, 
over the term of the lease.

Minimum lease payments made under finance leases are apportioned between the finance expense and the 
reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance expense is allocated to each period during the lease term 
so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Contingent lease payments are accounted for by revising the minimum lease payments over the remaining 
term of the lease when the lease adjustment is confirmed.

Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease
At inception of an arrangement, the Group determines whether such an arrangement is or contains a lease. 
A specific asset is the subject of a lease if fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of that 
specified asset. An arrangement conveys the right to use the asset if the arrangement conveys to the Group 
the right to control the use of the underlying asset. At inception or upon reassessment of the arrangement, 
the Group separates payments and other consideration required by such an arrangement into those for 
the lease and those for other elements on the basis of their relative fair values. If the Group concludes 
for a finance lease that it is impracticable to separate the payments reliably, an asset and a liability are 
recognised at an amount equal to the fair value of the underlying asset. Subsequently the liability is reduced 
as payments are made and an imputed finance charge on the liability is recognised using the Group’s 
incremental borrowing rate.

(m) Finance income and finance costs
Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested (including available-for-sale financial assets), 
dividend income, gains on the disposal of available-for-sale financial assets, changes in the fair value of 
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, and gains on hedging instruments that are recognised 
in profit or loss. Interest income is recognised as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest 
method. Dividend income is recognised in profit or loss on the date that the Group’s right to receive payment 
is established, which in the case of quoted securities is the ex-dividend date. 

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3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont)
(m) Finance income and finance costs (cont)
Finance costs comprise interest expense on borrowings, changes in the fair value of financial assets  
at fair value through profit or loss and losses on hedging instruments that are recognised in profit or loss. 
Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of  
a qualifying asset are recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method. 

Foreign currency gains and losses are reported on a net basis.

(n) Income tax
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or 
loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognised directly in equity or in 
other comprehensive income.

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

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

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

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

Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable 
from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the balance sheet.

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

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3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont)
(p) Earnings per share
The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is 
calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for shares held by the Company’s 
sponsored employee share plan trust. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to 
ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for shares 
held by the Company’s sponsored employee share plan trust, for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary 
shares, which comprise convertible notes and share options granted to employees.

(q) Segment reporting

Determination and presentation of operating segments
An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it may 
earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any 
of the Group’s other components. All operating segments’ operating results are regularly reviewed by the 
Group’s MD to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, 
and for which discrete financial information is available.

Segment results that are reported to the MD include items directly attributable to a segment as well as 
those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate assets 
(primarily the Group’s headquarters), head office expenses, and income tax assets and liabilities.

Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire property, plant and 
equipment, and intangible assets other than goodwill.

(r) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
The following standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been identified as those  
which may impact the entity in the period of initial application. They may be available for early adoption  
at 30 June 2011, but have not been applied in preparing this financial report.

•  AASB 9 Financial Instruments includes requirements for the classification and measurement of financial 
assets resulting from the first part of Phase 1 of the project to replace AASB 139 Financial Instruments: 
Recognition and Measurement. 

AASB 9 will become mandatory for the Group’s 30 June 2014 financial statements. Retrospective 
application is generally required, although there are exceptions, particularly if the entity adopts the 
standard for the year ended 30 June 2012 or earlier. The Group has not yet determined the potential 
effect of the standard.

•  AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures (revised December 2009) simplifies and clarifies the intended 
meaning of the definition of a related party and provides a partial exemption from the disclosure 
requirements for government-related entities. The amendments, which will become mandatory 
for Group’s 30 June 2012 financial statements, are not expected to have any impact on the financial 
statements. 

•  AASB 2011-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards to Remove Individual Key Management 
Personnel Disclosure Requirements removes the requirements to include individual key management 
personnel disclosures in the notes to the financial statements, however disclosure is still required in 
the Remuneration Report under s.300A of the Corporations Act 2001. The amendments, which become 
mandatory for the Groups 30 June 2014 financial statements, are not expected to have a significant 
impact on the financial statements, early adoption is not permitted.

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4. Determination of Fair values
A number of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both 
financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair values have been determined for measurement and 
/ or disclosure purposes based on the following methods. When applicable, further information about the 
assumptions made in determining fair values is disclosed in the notes specific to that asset or liability.

(i) Investments in equity securities
The fair value of available-for-sale financial assets is determined by reference to their quoted closing bid 
price at the reporting date. 

(ii) Derivatives
The fair value of listed options is determined by reference to their quoted closing bid price at the reporting 
date. The fair value of unlisted options is determined using a valuation model. 

(iii) Trade and other receivables
The fair value of trade and other receivables is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted 
at the market rate of interest at the reporting date. This fair value is determined for disclosure purposes.

(iv) Share-based payment transactions
The fair value of the employee share options and the share appreciation rights is measured using the  
Black-Scholes formula. Measurement inputs include share price on measurement date, exercise price 
of the instrument, expected volatility (based on weighted average historic volatility adjusted for changes 
expected due to publicly available information), weighted average expected life of the instruments  
(based on historical experience and general option holder behaviour), expected dividends, and the 
risk-free interest rate (based on government bonds). Service conditions attached to the transactions  
are not taken into account in determining fair value.

5. Financial Risk Management
Overview
The Group has exposure to the following risks arising from the use of financial instruments:

•  Credit Risk

• 

• 

 Liquidity Risk

 Market Risk

This note presents information about the Group’s exposure to each of the above risks, their objectives, 
policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and their management of capital. Further 
quantitative disclosures are included throughout these consolidated financial statements.

Risk Management framework
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk 
management framework. The Audit Committee, via its Charter, oversees the effective operation of the risk 
management framework.

Risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set 
appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies 
and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities. The 
Group, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to develop a disciplined and 
constructive control environment in which all employees understand their role and obligations.

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5. Financial Risk Management (cont)
Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument 
fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group’s receivables from customers 
and investment securities. No impairment of receivables in the Group is required for recognition.

Other receivables and prepayments
The Group’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each 
counterparty. However, management also considers the default risk of the industry and country in which 
counterparties operate, as these factors may have an influence on credit risk.

The other receivables and prepayments consist of mainly refundable deposits and prepaid expenditure.  
No allowance for impairment is required as at 30 June 2011. 

Investments
The Group limits its exposure to credit risk by investing predominantly in liquid securities listed on the 
Australian Securities Exchange (refer to Note 14).

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with 
the financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset.

The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient 
liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring 
unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation.

As at 30 June 2011, the Group has current trade and other payables of $4,016,265 (2010: $783,839).  
The Group believes it will have sufficient cash resources to meet its financial liabilities when due.

Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates  
and equity prices will affect the Group’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments.  
The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risks exposures within 
acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.

Currency risk
The Group is exposed to currency risk on purchases that are denominated in currency other than the 
functional currency of the Group in the Australian dollar (AUD). The currencies in which these transactions 
primarily are denominated are AUD and Brazilian Real (BRL).

The Group investment in its Brazilian subsidiary is not hedged as those currency positions are considered  
to be long term in nature.

Commodity risk
The Group is exposed to commodity price risk. The risk arises from its activities directed at exploration and 
development of mineral commodities, primarily iron ore. If commodity prices fall, the market for companies 
exploring for these commodities is affected.

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5. Financial Risk Management (cont)
Other market price risk
Equity price risk arises from available-for-sale equity securities held. These financial assets were acquired 
as a result of the sale of tenements to Clancy Exploration Limited, Southern Crown Resources Limited and 
Antipa Minerals Limited. Southern Crown Resources Limited and Antipa Mineral Limited are subject to 
escrow requirements. 

Capital management
The objectives for managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern 
and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. Centaurus Metals Limited is 
an exploration company and it is dependent from time to time on its ability to raise capital from the issue 
of new shares and its ability to realise value from its exploration and evaluation assets. The Board is 
responsible for capital management. This involves the use of cash flow forecasts to determine future capital 
management requirements. Capital management is undertaken to ensure a secure, cost-effective and 
flexible supply of funds is available to meet the Group’s operating and capital expenditure requirements.

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

Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries are subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

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6. Operating Segments
The Group has one reportable segment, being iron ore exploration and evaluation in Brazil. 

Reportable Segment Information – Iron Ore Exploration 
For the year ended 30 June

Segment loss before income tax

Segment loss before income tax

Unallocated corporate expenses

Net finance costs

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Interest income

Segment interest income

Unallocated interest income

Depreciation

Segment depreciation expense

Unallocated depreciation expense

Impairment

Segment impairment expense

Unallocated impairment expense

Gain on disposal of tenements

Segment gain on disposal of tenements

Unallocated gain on disposal of tenements

Reportable segment assets

Segment assets

Unallocated other assets

Total assets

Total

2011 
$

2010 
Restated 
$

(10,169,286)

(3,035,106)

542,800

(12,661,592)

(2,165,567)

(3,830,476)

360,501

(5,635,542)

620,672

542,800

1,163,472

117,040

60,124

177,164

2,575,269

384,444

2,959,713

-

1,716,727

1,716,727

21,188

360,501

381,689

21,312

36,589

57,901

-

-

-

-

-

-

26,557,102

15,973,850

42,530,952

25,852,046

8,464,767

34,316,813

2011
Revenue 
$

2011
Non-current assets 
$

2010
Revenue 
$

2010
Non-current assets  
$

Geographical Segment Information

Brazil

Australia

Total

-

-

-

28,139,255

2,106,363

30,245,618

-

-

-

27,800,757

1,000,048

28,800,805

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
7. Other Income

Proceeds on court settlement

Net gain on disposal of mineral tenements

Proceeds from insurance claim

Other

2011 
$

1,965,646

1,716,727

71,382

19,893

3,773,648

2010 
$

-

35,000

3,549

-

38,549

Proceeds on court settlement relates to award of damages against Mineração Marsil Ltda a former Joint 
Venture partner in the Liberdade Iron Ore Project. Centaurus was awarded damages which were adjusted 
for interest and inflation components. The $1,965,646 represents the principle award plus inflation, the 
interest component has been shown in Finance Income.  

8. Personnel Expenses

Salaries, fees and other benefits

Superannuation

Transferred to exploration expenditure expense

9. Depreciation

Depreciation

Transferred to exploration expenditure expense

10. Finance Income and Expense

Finance income

Interest income on bank deposits

Interest income on court settlement

Finance expense

Change in fair value of derivatives

Interest expense

Net finance income recognised in profit or loss

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2,517,154

204,373

(864,914)

1,856,613

204,886

(27,722)

177,164

670,866

492,606

1,163,472

(148,799)

(734)

(149,533)

1,013,939

1,232,436

157,611

(361,883)

1,028,164

57,901

-

57,901

381,689

-

381,689

(20,000)

(548)

(20,548)

361,141

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
 
 
11. Income Tax   

(a)  Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable

Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense

(12,661,592)

(5,635,542)

Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30% 

(3,798,478)

(1,690,663)

2011 
$

2010 
$

Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable)  
in calculating taxable income:

Overseas project generation and review costs

Share-based payments

Proceeds from court settlement 

Foreign currency gains

Sundry items

Effect of tax rates in foreign jurisdictions

Under/(over) provision of prior year tax

Deferred tax assets not recognised

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Other

Income tax benefit

(b) Tax losses

Tax losses

Capital losses

Potential tax benefit

433,862

333,873

(604,547)

(209,070)

10,772

(3,833,588)

(136,760)

668,692

2,844,282

-

(457,374)

25,721,093

2,473,264

28,194,357

8,637,423

418,440

226,126

-

-

8,571

(1,037,526)

(11,164)

(31,248)

1,141,495

(61,557)

-

23,594,649

2,473,264

26,067,913

7,820,374

The tax losses do not expire under current tax legislation. Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in 
respect of these items because it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the 
Group can utilise the benefit.

(c) Deferred tax assets not recognised relate to the following:

Deferred tax assets

Tax losses

Taxable temporary differences

Deductible temporary differences

Net deferred tax assets

8,637,423

(4,136,853)

2,961,959

7,462,529

7,820,374

(4,582,923)

236,025

3,473,476

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
 
 
 
11. Income Tax (cont) 

Assets

Liabilities

Net

2011
$

2010
$

2011
$

2010
$

2011
$

2010
$

(d)  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following:

Receivables

Available-for-sale financial assets

Exploration

-

159,973

2,452,873

-

-

-

(179)

(9,779)

(179)

(9,779)

(209,070)

-

(49,097)

-

(3,927,604)

(4,582,923)

(1,474,731)

(4,582,923)

Accrued expenses/provisions

36,800

29,822

Transaction costs relating to  
issue of capital

Tax losses

Set off of tax

312,313

206,203

(2,752,710)

(28,301)

-

-

-

-

-

-

36,800

29,822

312,313

206,203

(2,752,710)

(28,301)

(209,249)

(207,724)

209,249

207,724

-

-

Net tax assets/(liabilities)

-

-

(3,927,604)

(4,384,978)

(3,927,604)

(4,384,978)

(e) Income tax recognised directly in equity

Recovery of net tax assets is not considered probable. Accordingly, net deferred tax credited directly to other  
comprehensive income for changes in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets is nil: (2010: $nil).

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
 
 
 
 
12. Cash and Cash Equivalents

(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash at bank and on hand

Deposits - short term

Deposits

2011 
$

14,105

10,337,292

10,351,397

2010 
$

920,035

4,000,000

4,920,035

The deposits are bearing floating and fixed interest rates between 4.75% and 6.10%  
(2010: between 4.50% and 5.50%).

(b) Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Loss for the period

Adjustments for:

Depreciation

Project generation expenses

Merger and acquisition expenses

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Non-cash employee benefits expense – share based payments

(Profit) on sale of mineral tenements

Impairment losses

Exploration and evaluation assets

Available-for-sale financial assets

Property plant and equipment

Change in fair value of held for trading derivative instruments

(Profit)/loss on sale of plant and equipment

Income tax benefit

(12,204,218)

(5,635,542)

177,164

-

20,000

1,112,910

(1,716,727)

2,509,982

384,444

65,287

148,799

(71,382)

(457,374)

57,901

492,526

842,206

753,755

(35,000)

-

-

-

20,000

(3,549)

-

Operating loss before changes in working capital and provisions

(10,031,115)

(3,507,703)

Change in other receivables

Change in trade creditors and provisions

Net cash used in operating activities

(1,165,237)

1,351,165

(9,845,187)

(28,039)

(445,416)

(3,981,158)

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
13. Other Receivables and Prepayments

Trade receivables

Receivable from court settlement

Other receivables 

Security deposits

Prepayments

14. Other Investments, Including Derivatives 

Available-for-sale financial assets (1)

Derivative instruments (2)

2011 
$

109,668

1,117,460

427,692

124,442

154,675

1,933,937

1,567,987

261,084

1,829,071

2010 
$

-

-

411,000

107,809

77,164

595,973

466,667

28,750

495,417

(1) 

(2) 

 Shares in ASX listed entities consists of 4,444,444 listed ordinary shares in Clancy Exploration Limited (ASX: CLY), 1,562,500 listed 
ordinary shares in Southern Crown Resources Limited (ASX: SWR) and 6,250,000 listed ordinary shares in Antipa Minerals Limited 
(ASX: AZY). The available-for sale financial assets have been revalued to the market price at 30 June 2011, the resulting decrease 
being debited to the fair value reserve, with the exception of Clancy Exploration Limited which has been impaired during the year, 
with $384,444 being transferred to statement of comprehensive income. Further movement in share prices after 30 June 2011 
has not been taken into account.

 Listed options in ASX listed entities consist of 1,111,111 listed options in Clancy Exploration (ASX: CLYO). Unlisted options in  
ASX listed entities consists of 2,000,000 unlisted options in Southern Crown Resources Limited, 3,125,000 unlisted options in 
Antipa Minerals Limited and 1,250,000 unlisted options in Clancy Exploration Limited. The fair value of the listed options has  
been determined by reference to the market price at 30 June 2011. The fair value of the unlisted options is determined using  
a Black-Scholes formula taking into account the terms and conditions upon the instruments were granted.

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
 
15. Property, Plant and Equipment

Cost 

Balance at 1 July 2009

Acquisitions through  
business combinations

Additions

Disposals

Effect of movements  
in exchange rates

Balance at 30 June 2010

Balance at 1 July 2010

Additions

Disposals

Impairment

Effect of movements  
in exchange rates

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Software 
$

Plant & 
Equipment 
$

Motor 
Vehicles 
$

Furniture & 
Fixtures
$

Leasehold  
Improvements 
$

Land 
$

Total 
$

-

112,941

-

17,488

17,485

-

147,914

26,053

46,677

71,487

119,896

29,441

84,090

47,975

3,071

64,495

67,364

397,270

214,552

9,290

387,121

-

(60,311)

-

(18,581)

(50,357)

-

(129,249)

1,492

74,222

74,222

99,440

-

-

3,506

12,092

157,064

216,078

3,037

52,990

2,029

4,809

26,965

248,204

81,463

830,021

 157,064

216,078

54,333

343,943

(37,581)

(58,381)

-

(65,287)

52,990

46,819

(255)

-

(4,381)

95,173

248,204

81,463

830,021

32,354

-

-

-

-

-

576,889

(96,217)

(65,287)

(2,882)

(6,262)

(40,001)

277,676

75,201

1,205,405

Balance at 30 June 2011

171,375

168,664

417,316

(2,287)

(5,152)

(19,037)

Depreciation 

Balance as at 1 July 2009

-

76,799

-

15,282

17,485

Acquisitions through business 
combinations

Depreciation for the year

Disposals

Effect of movements  
in exchange rates

Balance at 30 June 2010

Balance at 1 July 2010

Depreciation for the year

Disposals

Effect of movements  
in exchange rates

6,812

5,962

25,269

20,047

38,798

14,067

6,836

2,441

-

(40,613)

-

(15,617)

1,899

14,673

14,673

33,116

(563)

3,387

80,939

56,252

80,939

30,335

56,252

83,429

-

(35,283)

(39,377)

538

9,480

9,480

7,825

(255)

(657)

(1,361)

(3,787)

(713)

Balance at 30 June 2011

47,132

74,630

96,517

16,337

Carrying amounts

at 1 July 2009

At 30 June 2010

-

36,142

-

59,549

76,125

159,826

at 1 July 2010

At 30 June 2011

59,549

124,243

76,125

159,826

94,034

320,799

2,206

43,510

43,510

78,836

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

109,566

136,689

57,901

(105,571)

7,290

205,875

205,875

204,886

(74,915)

(9,180)

326,666

38,348

58,974

15,384

(49,341)

2,029

44,531

44,531

50,181

-

(2,662)

92,050

-

203,673

81,463

624,146

203,673

185,626

81,463

75,201

624,146

878,739

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
16. Exploration and Evaluation Assets

Cost

Balance at 1 July 2009 (restated*)

Acquisition through business combinations

Effect of movements in exchange rate

Balance at 30 June 2010 (restated*)

Balance at 1 July 2010 (restated*)

Additions

Disposals

Effect of movements in exchange rate

Balance at 30 June 2011

Impairment losses

Balance at 1 July 2009 (restated*)

Impairment loss

Balance at 30 June 2010 (restated*)

Balance at 1 July 2010

Impairment of capitalised exploration expenditure 

Balance at 30 June 2011

Carrying amounts

Balance at 1 July 2009 (restated*)

Balance at 30 June 2010 (restated*)

Carrying amounts

Balance at 1 July 2010

Balance at 30 June 2011

$
Restated

-

27,174,780

506,462

27,681,242

27,681,242

3,159,320

(226,906)

(565,866)

30,047,790

-

-

-

-

2,509,982

2,509,982

-

27,681,242

27,681,242

27,537,808

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* Refer to note 2(e). 
The ultimate recoupment of exploration and evaluation expenditure carried forward is dependent on successful development and 
commercial exploitation or, alternatively, sale of the respective project areas.

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
 
17. Trade and Other Payables

Trade and other creditors

Accrued expenses

18. Employee Benefits

Liability for annual leave

2011 
$

3,222,531

793,734

4,016,265

2010 
$

391,524

392,315

783,839

229,722

99,407

19. Deferred Tax Liabilities
Deferred tax liability attributable to exploration and evaluation assets

3,927,604

4,384,978

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The deferred tax liability relates to Brazil exploration assets acquired through a business combination. 
Potential deferred tax assets of $1.5 million in Brazil have not been recognised on the basis that the ability 
to utilise these losses has not yet been determined probable.

20. Capital and Reserves

On issue at 1 July

Issue of ordinary shares for share placement at 7.5 cents per share

Issue of ordinary shares for share purchase plan at 7.5 cents per share

Exercise of options

Issue of ordinary shares related to business combination

Issue of ordinary shares for services

On issue at 30 June – Fully paid

2011
Number of Shares

2010
Number of Shares

604,398,639

192,000,000

50,524,998

2,075,000

-

-

848,998,637

286,003,678

-

-

-

316,805,640

1,589,321

604,398,639

Issue of ordinary shares
The Company issued a total of 192,000,000 ordinary fully paid shares at $0.075 per share as part of a Share 
Placement completed in two tranches. 88,400,000 ordinary fully paid shares were issued on 20 September 
2010 and ratified at a general meeting held on 20 October 2010, in addition shareholders approved the issue 
of 103,600,000 ordinary fully paid shares which were issued on 26 October 2010. 

On 5 October 2010 the Company issued 50,524,998 ordinary fully paid shares at $0.075 per share pursuant 
to a Share Purchase Plan.

Additionally 2,075,000 ordinary fully paid shares were issued as a result of the exercise of vested  
options issued under the Company’s Employee Share Option Plan. Options were exercised at an 
average price of $0.0702. 

Option Reserve
The option reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued in the year ended 30 June 2010  
in exchange of the Centaurus existing Bid and Replacement Options.

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
20. Capital and Reserves (cont)

Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the 
Company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. 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 upon a poll 
each share is entitled to one vote.

Employee share options
Information relating to the Employee Share Option Plan, including details of options issued, exercised and 
lapsed during the financial year and options outstanding at the end of the financial year are set out in Note 28.

Share-based payments reserve
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued but not exercised.

Available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve
Changes in the fair value of investments, such as equities, classified as available-for-sale financial assets, 
are taken to the available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve as described above. Amounts are 
recognised in profit and loss when the associated assets are sold or impaired.

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Translation reserve
The translation reserve comprises all foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the 
financial statements of foreign operations, as well as from the translation of liabilities that hedge the 
Group’s net investment in a foreign subsidiary.

21. Dividends
There were no dividends paid or declared during the year (2010: nil).

22. Earnings/(Loss) Per Share

Basic (loss) per share
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share at 30 June 2011 was based on the loss attributable 
to ordinary shareholders of $12,204,218 (2010: $5,635,542) and a weighted average number of ordinary 
shares outstanding of 781,212,542 (2010: 428,056,003), calculated as follows:

Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders

Loss for the period

Loss attributable to the shareholders

2011 
$

(12,204,218)

(12,204,218)

2010 
$

(5,635,542)

(5,635,542)

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22. Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (cont)
weighted average number of ordinary shares

Issued ordinary shares at 1 July 

Effect of shares issued related to share placement

Effect of shares issued related to share purchase plan

Effect of shares issued on exercise of options

Effect of shares issued related to business combination

Effect of shares issued in February 2010

2011 
Number

604,398,639

138,647,671

37,097,807

1,068,425

2010 
Number

286,003,678

-

-

-

-

-

141,477,587

574,768

Weighted average number of ordinary shares 30 June

781,212,542

428,056,033

Diluted earnings per share
Potential ordinary shares were not considered to be dilutive as the consolidated entity made a loss for the 
year ended 30 June 2011 and the exercise of potential ordinary shares would not increase that loss.

23. Related Parties
Key management personnel compensation 

Short term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Share-based payments

2011 
$

2,150,772

146,289

576,659

2,873,720

2010 
$

1,012,377

116,512

723,927

1,852,816

Individual directors and executives compensation disclosures
Information regarding individual directors’ and executives’ compensation and some equity instruments 
disclosures as required by Corporations Regulations 2M.3.03 is provided in the remuneration report section 
of the directors’ report.

Apart from the details disclosed in this note, no director has entered into a material contract with the 
Company or the Group since the end of the previous financial year and there were no material contracts 
involving directors’ interests existing at year-end.

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
23. Related Parties (cont)
Options and rights over equity instruments
The movement during the reporting period in the number of options over ordinary shares in Centaurus 
Metals Limited held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each key management person, including their 
related parties, is as follows:

Granted as 
compensation

Exercise

Other 
changes(2)

Held at  
30 June  
2011

Vested  
during  
the year

Vested and  
exercisable at  
30 June 2011

Held at  
1 July 
 2010

1,500,000

7,600,000

2,000,000

Directors 

Mr D M Murcia

Mr D P Gordon

Mr K G McKay

Mr P E Freund

16,000,000

Mr G T Clifford

Mr R G Hill

1,500,000

9,677,720

Executives

Mr M Papendieck

10,000,000

Mr G A James

Mr I Cullen(1)

2,500,000

4,000,000

Mr K Petersen

11,400,000

1,000,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,500,000

500,000

1,000,000

7,600,000

2,000,000

5,600,000

2,000,000

500,000

2,000,000

16,000,000

4,000,000

8,000,000

1,500,000

1,000,000

1,250,000

9,677,720

500,000

9,177,720

10,000,000

-

7,000,000

2,500,000

250,000

1,250,000

(2,000,000)

(2,000,000)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

11,400,000

2,000,000

1,500,000

-

600,000

400,000

300,000

-

9,200,000

400,000

300,000

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Mr R Fitzhardinge

Mr B Scarpelli

-

-

2,000,000

1,500,000

(1)  Resigned on 12 November 2010.
(2)  Other changes represents options that expired or were forfeited during the year.

Held at  
1 July 
2009

Granted as 
compensation

Bid options issued 
on takeover  
of Centaurus  
Resources Limited

Other 
changes(4)

Held at  
30 June 
2010

Vested 
during  
the year

Vested and 
exercisable 
at 30 June 
2010

Directors 

Mr D M Murcia

Mr D P Gordon

-

-

1,500,000

6,000,000

-

1,600,000

Mr K G McKay

1,000,000

1,000,000

Mr P E Freund

-

16,000,000(2)

Mr G T Clifford

1,000,000

500,000

-

-

-

1,500,000

8,177,720

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,500,000

500,000

500,000

7,600,000

3,600,000

3,600,000

2,000,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

16,000,000

4,000,000

4,000,000

1,500,000

250,000

500,000

9,677,720

8,677,720

8,677,720

-

-

Mr R G Hill

Executives

Mr M Papendieck

Mr K M Seymour(1)

Mr G A James

Mr I Cullen

Mr K Petersen

4,000,000

6,000,000

-

10,000,000

7,000,000

7,000,000

750,000

750,000

-

-

-

1,750,000

4,000,000(2)

3,400,000(3)

-

-

-

8,000,000

750,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,500,000

250,000

1,000,000

4,000,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

11,400,000

8,600,000

8,600,000

(1)  Resigned on 1 July 2009.
(2)  These options were issued as replacement awards pursuant to the takeover of Centaurus Resources Limited.
(3) 
(4)  Other changes represents options that expired or were forfeited during the year.

Includes 2,400,000 options issued as replacement awards pursuant to the takeover of Centaurus Resources Limited.

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23. Related Parties (cont)
Movement in shares
The movement during the reporting period in the number of ordinary shares in Centaurus Metals Limited 
held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each key management person, including their related parties,  
is as follows:

Directors

Mr D M Murcia

Mr D P Gordon

Mr K G McKay

Mr P E Freund

Mr G T Clifford

Mr R G Hill

Executives

Mr M Papendieck

Mr G A James

Mr I Cullen

Mr K Petersen

Mr R Fitzhardinge

Mr B Scarpelli

Held at  
1 July 2010

Purchases

Other (1)

Received on 
the exercise 
of options

Sales

Held at  
30 June 2011

9,373,902

3,533,333

52,358,328

2,419,000

200,000

1,000,000

8,555,440

9,196,000

460,652

-

5,280,000

200,000

600,000

-

200,000

-

500,000

200,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

600,000

200,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

12,907,235

52,558,328

3,019,000

200,000

1,200,000

8,555,440

9,696,000

660,652

2,000,000

(2,000,000)

-

-

-

-

(500,000)

4,780,000

(381,349)

418,651

-

-

(1)  Other relates to balances held on commencing employment.

Directors

Mr D M Murcia

Mr D P Gordon

Mr K G McKay

Mr P E Freund

Mr G T Clifford

Mr R G Hill

Executives

Mr M Papendieck

Mr G A James

Mr I Cullen

Mr K Petersen

Held at  
1 July 2009

Purchases

7,000,000

1,040,566

44,000,000

2,419,000

-

-

-

200,000

1,000,000

-

-

-

-

-

100,000

93,985

-

-

-

-

Issue on  
acquisition of  
Centaurus  
Resources Limited

Received on 
the exercise 
of options

Sales

Held at  
30 June 2010

1,333,336

8,358,328

-

-

-

8,555,440

9,196,000

266,667

-

5,280,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

9,373,902

52,358,328

2,419,000

200,000

1,000,000

8,555,440

9,196,000

460,652

-

5,280,000

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
23. Related Parties (cont)
Transactions with related parties
Transactions between each parent company and its subsidiaries which are related parties of that company 
are eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. 

Loans to key management personnel and their related parties
There are no loans made to directors or other key management personnel of Centaurus Metals Limited  
or the Group.

Key management personnel and director transactions
A number of key management personnel, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that result 
in them having control or significant influence over the financial or operating policies of these entities.

A number of these entities transacted with the Group in the reporting period. The terms and conditions of 
the transactions with key management personnel and their related parties were no more favourable than 
those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-key 
management personnel related entities on an arm’s length basis.

The aggregate value of transactions and outstanding balances relating to key management personnel and 
entities over which they have control or significant influence were as follows:

Transaction value  
year ended 30 June

Balance outstanding  
as at 30 June

2011 
$

2010 
$

2011 
$

2010 
$

Transaction

Consolidated

Key management person

Mr K G McKay

Mr D M Murcia (1)

Total and current liabilities

Consulting fees

Legal fees

8,800

65,453

60,302

19,309

-

5,000

-

16,135

5,000

16,135

(1)  Payable to Murcia Pestell Hillard Pty Ltd, a firm in which Mr D M Murcia is a partner.

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
24. Financial Instruments
Credit risk

Exposure to credit risk
The carrying amount of the Group’s financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure.  
The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was:

Cash and cash equivalents

Other receivables and prepayments

Other investments, including derivatives

2011 
$

10,351,397

1,933,937

1,829,071

14,114,405

2010 
$

4,920,035

595,973

495,417

6,011,425

The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk for other receivables at the reporting date by geographic 
region was:

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Australia

Brazil

Carrying amount

2011 
$

293,279

1,640,658

1,933,937

2010 
$

154,062

441,911

595,973

Impairment losses
Amounts receivable as a result of the Court Settlement award relating to Liberdade are past due as 
amounts in instalments have been received, no impairment is considered necessary. None of the Company’s 
other receivables are past due (2010: nil). The Group believes that no impairment allowance is necessary in 
respect of the other receivables not past due.

Liquidity risk
The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, excluding the impact of netting 
agreements:

Carrying 
amount

Contractual 
cash flows

6 mths  
or less

6-12 
mths

1-2  
years

2-5  
years

More than 
5 years

30 June 2011

Trade and other payables

4,016,265

(4,016,265)

(4,016,265)

4,016,265

(4,016,265)

(4,016,265)

30 June 2010

Trade and other payables

783,839

(783,839)

(783,839)

783,839

(783,839)

(783,839)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

It is not expected that the cash flows included in the maturity analysis could occur significantly earlier, or at 
significantly different amounts.

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
24. Financial Instruments (cont)
Currency risk

Exposure to currency risk
The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk at balance date was as follows, based on notional amounts:

AUD Equivalent

Cash

Other receivables and prepayments

Trade and other payables

Net exposure

30 June 2011

30 June 2010

BRL
$

2,907,520

1,640,659

(3,667,908)

880,271

BRL
$

449,048

441,911

(430,020)

460,939

Sensitivity analysis
A strengthening of the AUD, as indicated below, against the BRL at 30 June would have decreased equity 
and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis is based on foreign currency exchange rate 
variances that the Group considered to be reasonably possible at the end of the reporting period. This  
analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant.

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30 June 2011

BRL (10 percent strengthening)

30 June 2010

BRL (10 percent strengthening)

Equity
$

(88,027)

(46,094)

Profit or loss
$

-

-

A weakening of the AUD against the above currencies at 30 June would have had the equal but opposite effect 
on the above currencies to the amounts shown above, on the basis that all other variables remain constant.

Interest rate risk

Profile
At the reporting date the interest rate profile of the Group’s interest-bearing financial instruments was:

variable rate instruments

Financial assets

Financial liabilities

2011 
$

2010 
$

10,351,397

4,920,035

-

-

10,351,397

4,920,035

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
24. Financial Instruments (cont)
Interest rate risk (cont)

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments
A change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased (decreased) equity 
and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular 
foreign currency rates, remain constant. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2010.

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June 2011

Variable rate instruments

Cash flow sensitivity (net)

30 June 2010

Variable rate instruments

Cash flow sensitivity (net)

Fair values

Profit or loss

Equity

100bp
Increase
$

103,514

103,514

100bp
Decrease
$

(103,514)

(103,514)

49,200

49,200

(49,200)

(49,200)

100bp
Increase
$

100bp
Decrease
$

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Fair values versus carrying amounts
The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the statement 
of financial position are as follows:

30 June 2011

30 June 2010

Carrying amount
$

Fair value
$

Carrying amount
$

Fair value
$

Assets carried at fair value

Cash and cash equivalents 

10,351,397

10,351,397

4,920,035

4,920,035

Other receivables and prepayments

Available-for-sale financial assets

Held for trading derivatives instruments

1,933,937

1,567,987

261,084

1,933,937

1,567,987

261,084

595,973

466,667

28,750

595,973

466,667

28,750

14,114,405

14,114,405

6,011,425

6,011,425

Liabilities carried at fair value

Trade and other payables

4,016,265

4,016,265

4,016,265

4,016,265

783,839

783,839

783,839

783,839

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24. Financial Instruments (cont)
Fair values (cont)

Fair value hierarchy
The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by valuation method. The different 
levels have been defined as follows:

•  Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•  Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or 

liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices).

•  Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data  

(unobservable inputs).

30 June 2011

Available-for-sale financial assets

Derivative instruments (i)

30 June 2010

Available-for-sale financial assets

Derivative instruments (i)

Level 1 
$

Level 2
$

1,567,987

16,667

1,584,654

466,667

-

466,667

-

-

-

-

-

-

Level 3
$

-

244,417

244,417

-

28,750

28,750

Total
$

1,567,987

261,084

1,829,071

466,667

28,750

495,417

There have been no transfers of assets from Levels during the year ended 30 June 2011 (2010: no transfers 
in either direction).

(i)  Decline in fair value of derivative instruments of $148,799 (2010:$20,000) has been charged to finance 

expense. 

The following table shows a reconciliation from the beginning balances to the ending balances for fair value 
measurements in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:

Balance at 1 July 2010

Additions arising from sale of tenements

Total gains and losses recognised in profit and loss:

Change in fair value of options

Balance at 30 June 2011

Financial assets  
available for sale

28,750

381,133

(165,466)

244,417

During the year, the Group acquired 3,125,000 unlisted options in Antipa Minerals Limited as part of the 
consideration for the sale of tenements, in addition the Group continued to hold 1,250,000 unlisted options in 
Clancy Exploration Limited. As the options are unlisted a quoted market price is not available. The fair value 
of options in Antipa Minerals Limited has been estimated using the Black and Scholes valuation. 

Although the Group believes that its estimates of fair value are appropriate, the use of different 
methodologies or assumptions could leave to different measurements of fair value.

Key inputs and assumptions used in the models at 30 June 2011 include:

Volatility - this has been estimated at 104.9% based on the historical volatility of listed companies in 
the exploration industry. 

Term - the life of the option has been estimated at 2.78 years which is the options term. 

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
25. Contingent Liabilities
The Company and the Group had contingent liabilities at 30 June 2011 in respect of:

(a)  Royalties payable under the Itambé tenement acquisition agreement:

i. 

 At the date of this report there is no defined JORC Indicated Resources greater than 35 million tonnes  
of Iron Ore for the Itambé 1 tenement. Under the Itambé 1 tenement acquisition agreement, in the event 
of defining an economic feasible mineral reserve greater than 35 million tonnes of iron ore with more 
than 35% of Iron on the Itambé 1 tenement, a royalty of USD $0.20 per tonne of economically feasible 
iron ore is payable.

(b) Royalties payable under the Cenibra tenement acquisition agreement:

Future resource-based payments are made according to a confidential schedule of rates and the grade 
of the in situ Measured and Indicated Resource and is paid in 3 instalments over a 4 year period.

There are no other contingent liabilities that require disclosure.

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Guarantees
Guarantees given in respect of bank security bonds amounting to $124,442 (2010: $107,809), secured by 
cash deposits lodged as security with the bank.

No material losses are anticipated in respect of any of the above contingent liabilities.

26. Capital Commitments 
Exploration expenditure commitments
In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration tenements, the Group is required to perform 
minimum exploration work to meet the minimum expenditure requirements specified by various 
government bodies.

Contracted for but not provided and payable:

Less than one year

Between one and five years

More than five years

2011 
$

634,924

-

-

2010 
$

707,572

1,748,716

-

634,924

2,456,288

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
27. Operating Leases 

Leases as lessee

Non-cancellable operating lease rentals are payable as follows:

Less than one year

Between one and five years

More than five years

2011 
$

2010 
$

248,754

125,927

-

374,681

381,824

495,217

-

877,041

The Group leases a number of offices and apartments under operating lease. The leases run for a period of 
one to three years, with an option to renew the lease after that date. 

The office leases were combined leases of land and buildings. Since the land title does not pass, the rent 
paid to the landlord of the building is increased to market rent at regular intervals, and the Group does not 
participate in the residual value of the building, it was determined that substantially all the risks and rewards 
of the building are with the landlord. As such, the Group determined that the leases are operating leases.

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28. Share-Based Payments 
Description of the share-based payment arrangements

Employee Share Option Plan
The Employee Share Option Plan (“ESOP”) was approved by shareholders at the 2010 annual general 
meeting. All employees (including directors) are eligible to participate in the Plan. Options granted carry no 
dividend or voting rights. When exercisable, each option is converted into one ordinary share of the Company 
with full dividend and voting rights.

Options were issued to Directors and Consultants outside of the ESOP.

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
28. Share-Based Payments (cont) 
The terms and conditions relating to the grant of options are as follows:

Grant Date

Employee Options

Number of Options

Vesting Conditions

Option Term

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19/07/2010

19/07/2010

19/07/2010

01/10/2010

01/10/2010

01/10/2010

01/10/2010

01/10/2010

01/10/2010

17/01/2011

17/01/2011

17/01/2011

4/02/2011

4/02/2011

4/02/2011

6/03/2011

1/06/2011

1/06/2011

1/06/2011

Sub total

Director Options

30/11/2010

30/11/2010

Sub total

Consultant Options

20/10/2010

20/10/2010

01/01/2011

01/01/2011

Subtotal

Total

100,000

300,000

300,000

500,000

500,000

200,000

500,000

200,000

200,000

50,000

125,000

125,000

300,000

600,000

600,000

Vested immediately

See note 1

See note 2

See note 3

See note 4

Vested immediately

Vested immediately

See note 1

See note 2

Vested immediately

See note 1

See Note 2

Vested Immediately

See note 1

See note 2

5 years

5 years

5 years

4 years

4 years

3 years

4 years

4 years

4 years

4 years

4 years

4 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

100,000

Vested immediately

4 years

Vested immediately

See note 1

See note 2

4 years

4 years

4 years

50,000

125,000

125,000

5,000,000

500,000

500,000

Vest on 30/05/2012

Vest on 30/11/2013

5 years

5 years

1,000,000

5,000,000

5,000,000

Vested on 31/03/2011

Vest on 31/12/2011

3.87 years

3.87 years

500,000

500,000

Note 5

Note 6

3 years

3 years

11,000,000

17,000,000

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
28. Share-Based Payments (cont) 
Note 1: 

 Options vest on commencement of iron ore production on a Mining Lease from the Company’s iron ore projects in Brazil.

Note 2: 

Note 3:  

Note 4: 

Note 5:  

Note 6:  

 Options vest on achievement of iron ore production from the Company’s iron ore projects at an average rate of 250,000 
tonnes per month over a consecutive 3 month period.

 Options vest on definition of JORC Inferred Resource that deliver over 100 Mt iron ore from the Company’s iron ore projects 
in Brazil.

 Options vest on definition of JORC Inferred Resource that delivers over 250 Mt or JORC Measured and Indicated Resource 
that delivers over 100 Mt iron ore from the Company’s iron ore projects in Brazil. 

 Options vest on identification and subsequent acquisition of a new project to support the Company’s domestic Iron and Steel 
business in Brazil, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

 Options vest on identification and subsequent acquisition of a new project that has the ability to support the Company’s 
export business from Brazil, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.  

The number and weighted average exercise prices of share options are as follows:

Outstanding at 1 July

Forfeited during the period

Expired during the period

Exercised during the period

Granted during the period

Outstanding at 30 June

Exercisable at 30 June

weighted  
average  
exercise price
2011

$0.095

$0.112

$0.220

$0.070

$0.113

$0.097

$0.100

Number of  
options
2011

49,870,000

(4,445,000)

(1,200,000)

(2,075,000)

17,000,000

59,150,000

30,500,000

Weighted  
average  
exercise price
2010

$0.160

$0.136

-

-

$0.088

$0.095

$0.105

Number of  
options
2010

6,300,000

(2,850,000)

-

-

46,420,000

49,870,000

17,885,000

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The options outstanding at 30 June 2011 have an exercise price in the range of $0.07 to $0.285  
(2010: $0.050 to $0.285) and the weighted average remaining contractual life of 3.2 years (2010: 4.0 years).

The weighted average share price at the date of exercise for share options exercised in 2011 was  
$0.106 (2010: no options exercised). 

Inputs for measurement of grant date fair values
The weighted average fair value at grant date of options granted during the year end 30 June 2011 was 
$0.063 (2010: $0.035). The fair value at grant date is measured using a Black-Scholes option pricing model 
that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the share price at grant date and expected 
price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for the 
term of the option. Expected volatility is estimated by considering historic average share price volatility.

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28. Share-Based Payments (cont)
Inputs for measurement of grant date fair values (cont)

The model inputs for 2011 include:

Grant  
date

Expiry  
date

Exercise 
price

Life of  
option

Share price 
at grant 
date

Expected 
share price 
volatility

Dividend 
yield

Risk-free 
interest 
rate

Fair value 
at grant 
date

Employee Options

19/07/2010 19/07/2015

01/10/2010 01/10/2014

01/10/2010 01/10/2013

17/01/2011 17/01/2015

04/02/2011 04/02/2016

06/03/2011 06/03/2015

01/06/2011 01/06/2015

Consultant Options

$0.095

$0.110

$0.110

$0.130

$0.130

$0.130

$0.130

5.00 years

4.00 years

3.00 years

4.00 years

5.00 years

4.00 years

4.00 years

20/10/2010 31/08/2014

20/10/2010 31/08/2014

01/01/2011 01/01/2014

$0.100

$0.120

$0.130

3.87 years

3.87 years

3.00 years

Director Options

$0.07

$0.08

$0.08

$0.15

$0.12

$0.12

$0.09

$0.09

$0.09

$0.13

99.80%

99.14%

91.54%

96.48%

96.20%

94.37%

91.49%

92.09%

92.09%

97.72%

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

4.77%

4.95%

4.87%

5.28%

5.44%

5.36%

5.09%

4.63%

4.63%

5.24%

$0.0509

$0.0527

$0.0494

$0.1083

$0.0893

$0.0813

$0.0509

$0.0591

$0.0561

$0.0782

30/11/2010 30/11/2015

$0.110

5.00 years

$0.10

99.10%

Nil

5.18%

$0.0754

Employee expenses

Share options granted in 2008

Share options granted in 2009

Share options granted in 2010

Share options granted in 2011

Total expense recognised as employee costs

2011 
$

-

2,215

485,318

625,377

1,112,910

2010 
$

10,186

9,206

734,362

-

753,754

29. Farm-Out and Joint venture Exploration Agreements
The Group has entered into a farm-out and joint venture exploration agreement with Brazilian based  
mining company Mining Ventures Do Sul Pesquisa e Mineracao Ltda. The joint venture covers the Group’s 
two non-core Brazilian Copper – Gold Projects. Under the agreement a new company was formed called 
Mineração Passo das Pedras. Mining Ventures Do Sul Pesquisa e Mineracao Ltda will spend up to  
$4.25 million on the Project areas to earn up to a 90% interest. As at 30 June 2011 the Group owned  
100% of Mineração Passo das Pedras.

The Group has entered into a farm-out and joint venture exploration agreement with Summit Resources 
(Aust) Pty Ltd for the Mt Guide Project. Summit has earned a 90% interest in the Project. MM Mining Plc is 
earning 80% of Summit’s interest in the Project. The Group has a free carried 10% interest in the Project 
until the completion of a bankable feasibility study.

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
30. Group Entities

Parent entity

Centaurus Metals Limited

Subsidiaries

Centaurus Resources Pty Ltd

San Greal Resources Pty Ltd

Centaurus Brasil Mineração Ltda

CSLJ Limited

Glengarry Sabah Pty Ltd

Semporna Mining Sdn Bhd

Mineração Passo das Pedras Ltda

Country of incorporation

Ownership interest

2011

2010

Australia

Australia

Brazil

Channel Islands

Australia

Malaysia

Brazil

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

-

31. Subsequent Events 
On 27 July 2011 the Group announced a strategic share placement whereby Altas Iron Limited (“Atlas”) 
would subscribe $18.7M to Centaurus through a share placement comprising 212 million fully paid ordinary 
shares issued at 8.8 cents, resulting in a 19.9% stake in the Company, in addition Atlas would be issued 30 
million options expiring 31 August 2014 exercisable at 15 cents. Tranche 1 of the placement occurred on 27 
July 2011 with 110 million shares and 16 million options issued. Tranche 2 of the placement, comprising 102 
million shares and 14 million options, was approved by shareholders on 22 September 2011. 

Other than the matters discussed above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial 
year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the 
opinion of the directors of the Company, to affect significantly the operations of the Group, the results of 
those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group, in future financial years.

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32. Remuneration of Auditors

Audit services

Auditors of the Company

KPMG Australia: Audit and review of financial reports 

KPMG Australia: Review December 2010 financial reports

KPMG Brazil: Audit June 2010 financial reports

KPMG Australia: Audit June 2010 financial reports

Other services

Auditor of the Company

KPMG Australia: Taxation services

KPMG Brazil: Taxation services

2011 
$

2010 
$

-

30,000

10,957

75,343

116,300

118,472

85,000

203,472

25,500

-

-

-

25,500

50,595

-

50,595

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
33. Parent Entity Information
As at and throughout the financial year ending 30 June 2011 the parent company of the Group was 
Centaurus Metals Limited.

Result of the parent entity 

Loss for the period

Other comprehensive income

Company

2011 
$

2010 
$

(3,571,897)

(3,963,021)

Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets

(265,625)

Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets transferred 
to profit and loss

Other comprehensive income for the period, net of income tax

Total comprehensive loss for the year

-

(265,625)

(3,837,522)

Financial position of the parent entity at the year end

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-

-

(3,963,021)

4,575,293

26,128,440

30,703,733

411,577

411,577

7,716,671

37,637,923

45,354,594

578,077

578,077

44,776,517

30,292,156

53,851,446

4,676,681

(13,751,610)

44,776,517

36,553,428

3,918,442

(10,179,714)

30,292,156

Current assets

Non-current assets (1)

Total assets

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets 

Share capital

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Total equity

Parent entity contingencies
The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2011 (2010: nil).

(1)  Included within non-current assets are loans to subsidiaries for which the ultimate recoupment is 

dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation or, alternatively, sale of the respective 
project areas.

Parent entity capital commitments
The parent entity had no capital commitments at 30 June 2011.

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
33. Parent Entity Information (cont)
Parent entity lease commitments
The parent entity has the following lease commitments:

Leases as lessee

Non-cancellable operating lease rentals are payable as follows:

Less than one year

Between one and five years

More than five years

2011 
$

166,872

111,248

-

278,120

2010 
$

139,060

333,744

-

472,804

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual ReportNotes to the CoNsolidated  FiNaNCial statemeNts (cont)For the year ended 30 June 2011 
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

1. 

In the opinion of the directors of Centaurus Metals Limited (the “Company”):

(a) 

 The consolidated financial statements and notes, and the Remuneration Report in the  
Directors’ Report are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i) 

 Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of its 
performance, for the financial year ended on that date; and

(ii)   Complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting 

Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001;

(b) 

 There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when 
they become due and payable; and

2. 

3. 

 The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 
from the Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer for the financial year ended 30 June 2011.

 The financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed  
in note 2(a).

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Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

D P Gordon 
Managing Director 
Perth, Western Australia

22 September 2011

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (cont)

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 28 September 2011. 

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

Atlas Iron Limited – 212,000,000 shares and 30,000,000 unlisted options 
Lujeta Pty Ltd – 60,000,000 shares

B. Class of Shares and voting Rights
(a)  At 28 September 2011 there were 4,316 holders of ordinary shares in the Company.

(b)  The voting rights attaching to the ordinary shares, set out in Clause 41 of the Company’s Constitution, are:

 On a show of hands, every person present who is a shareholder or a proxy, attorney or representative of 
a shareholder has one vote; and

 On a poll, every person present who is a shareholder or a proxy, attorney or representative of a 
shareholder shall, in respect of each fully paid share held by him, or in respect of which he is appointed 
a proxy, attorney or representative, have one vote for the share, but in respect of partly paid shares, 
shall have a fraction of a vote for each partly paid share. The fraction shall be equivalent to the 
proportion which the amount paid is of the total amounts paid and payable, excluding amounts credited, 
provided that the amounts paid in advance of a call are ignored when calculating a true portion.

(c)   At 28 September 2011, there were 73 holders of options over 140,319,392 unissued ordinary shares. 

There are no voting rights attached to the unissued ordinary shares. Voting rights will be attached to the 
unissued ordinary shares when the options have been exercised.

C. Distribution of Equity Securities
(a)  Analysis of numbers of equity security holders by size of holding:

1

1,001

5,001

10,001

100,001

-

-

-

-

and    

1,000

5,000

10,000

100,000

over

Class of Equity Security

Ordinary Shares

Options

109

291

595

2,321

1,000

4,316

-

-

-

13

60

73

(b)  There were 451 holders of less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares.

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
 
  
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION (cont)

D. Equity Security Holders
Twenty largest quoted equity security holders

The names of the twenty largest holders of each class of quoted equity security are listed below:

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Atlas Iron Limited

Lujeta Pty Ltd

Mr Darren Gordon

Bridgelane Pty Ltd

Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd

HSBC Custody Nominees (Aust) Limited

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd

Mr Bradley George Bolin

Vulcan Custodian Limited

JP Morgan Nominees Aust Limited

Mr Richard Hill

MPH Resources Pty Ltd

Bond Street Custodians Limited

Egg Au Pty Ltd

Matzo Consulting Pty Ltd

Mr Mark John Elton Papendieck

Tohei Pty Ltd

Mr Grant Anthony Pestell

UBS Wealth Management Aust Nominees Pty Ltd

Mr Robin Scrimgeour

Total Top 20 Shareholders

Other Shareholders

Total Number of Issued Shares

Ordinary Shares

Number Held

212,000,000

Percentage of  
Issued Shares

19.85

60,000,000

52,558,328

44,611,000

16,408,181

16,352,909

15,741,242

12,000,000

11,410,000

10,711,949

8,555,440

7,000,000

6,688,653

6,069,200

6,050,000

6,000,000

5,907,235

5,851,880

5,309,040

5,034,944

5.62

4.92

4.18

1.53

1.53

1.47

1.12

1.07

1.00

0.80

0.65

0.63

0.57

0.57

0.57

0.55

0.55

0.50

0.47

514,260,001

553,738,636

1,067,998,637

48.15

51.85

100.00

In October 2011 the Company’s capital will be consolidated on a 1-for-8 basis.

E. Restricted Securities
The Company currently has no restricted securities.

F. On-market Buy Back
There is no current on-market buy back.

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
TENEMENT INFORMATION

Australian Tenements

Tenement

EPM14233

Project Name

Mt Guide

Location

Queensland 

Interest

(1)

(1) 

 Subject to a Farm-Out and Joint Venture Exploration Agreement with Summit Resources (Aust) Pty Ltd.  
Summit has earned a 90% interest in the Project. MM Mining Plc is earning 80% of Summit’s interest in the Project.

Brazilian Tenements

Tenement

832.316/2005

831.409/2008

831.410/2008

831.411/2008

831.412/2008

831.413/2008

831.414/2008

832.335/2008

830.922/2009

830.923/2009

830.924/2009

831.645/2006

830.588/2008

832.303/2008

832.304/2008

832.305/2008

832.476/2008

832.589/2008

832.590/2008

832.591/2008

832.592/2008

832.593/2008

832.601/2008

831.212/2009

831.213/2009

832.690/2009

832.691/2009

832.692/2009

833.998/2008

833.999/2008

834.000/2008

834.001/2008

834.002/2008

834.003/2008

834.004/2008

Project Name

Itambé

Itambé

Itambé

Itambé

Itambé

Itambé

Itambé

Itambé

Itambé

Itambé

Itambé

Passabem

Passabem

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Ponte de Pedra

Guanhães

Guanhães

Guanhães

Guanhães

Guanhães

Guanhães

Guanhães

Location

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Interest

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

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TENEMENT INFORMATION (cont)

Brazilian Tenements (cont)

Tenement

832.792/2010

832.793/2010

832.794/2010

832.796/2010

834.378/2008

834.379/2008

834.380/2008

834.381/2008

834.382/2008

834.383/2008

834.384/2008

834.435/2008

834.436/2008

834.437/2008

834.438/2008

834.439/2008

834.440/2008

832.894/2009

832.895/2009

832.896/2009

832.897/2009

832.898/2009

832.899/2009

834.794/2007

834.795/2007

834.796/2007

832.523/2009

832.465/2008

832.468/2008

832.469/2008

832.470/2008

832.472/2008

832.473/2008

832.474/2008

834.106/2010

831.649/2004

831.629/2004

831.636/2004

831.637/2004

831.638/2004

Project Name

Guanhães

Guanhães

Guanhães

Guanhães

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Itamarandiba

Rio Pardo

Rio Pardo

Rio Pardo

Rio Pardo

Serra do Bicho

Serra do Bicho

Serra do Bicho

Serra do Bicho

Serra do Bicho

Serra do Bicho

Serra do Bicho

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra

Location

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Interest

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
TENEMENT INFORMATION (cont)

Brazilian Tenements (cont)

Tenement

831.639/2004

831.642/2004

832.249/2006

832.250/2006

832.255/2006

833.409/2007

833.410/2007

834.347/2007

834.352/2007

830.721/2007

833.895/2007

831.947/2002 

831.972/2005 

834.213/2010 

872.208/2007

810.411/2007

810.412/2007

810.413/2007

810.414/2007

810.522/2007

810.523/2007

810.525/2007

815.891/2010

815.510/2007

815.909/2007

Project Name

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra 

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra

Cenibra

Ribeirão

Ribeirão

Ribeirão

Serra da Lontra

Caçapava do Sul

Caçapava do Sul

Caçapava do Sul

Caçapava do Sul

Caçapava do Sul

Caçapava do Sul

Caçapava do Sul

Brusque

Brusque

Brusque

Location

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

Bahia

Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul

Santa Catarina

Santa Catarina

Santa Catarina

Interest

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(3)

(3)

(3)

100%

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(2)  The Group has an agreement with Celulose Nipo-Brasileira S.A. to acquire 100% of the tenement.

(3)  The Group has an agreement with Oratorios Engenharia Mineral Ltda to acquire 100% of the tenement.

(4) 

 Subject to a Farm-Out and Joint Venture Exploration Agreement with Mining Ventures Do Sul Pesquisa e Mineracao Ltda.  
As at 30 June 2011 the Group held a 100% interest in the tenements.

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Centaurus Metals Limited         2011 Annual Report 
REGISTERED OFFICE
Level 1
16 Ord Street 
West Perth WA 6005

POSTAL ADDRESS
PO Box 975
West Perth WA 6872

Telephone:  +61 8 9420 4000
Facsimile:   +61 8 9420 4040
Email: office@centaurus.com.au

www.centaurus.com.au