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Annual Report

2021 

Corporate 
Directory 

Directors 

Mr Martin C Holland  
Executive Chairman and Managing 
Director

Mr Andrew Sissian  
Finance Director

Mr Michael Addison  
Non-Executive Director

Mr Michael McNeilly  
Non-Executive Director

Company secretary

Mr Justin Clyne 

Principal place  
of business

Level 7, 151 Macquarie Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Tel: (02) 9048 8856 
Email: info@cobre.com.au

Share registry 

Boardroom Pty Limited 
Level 12, 225 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Tel: +61 2 9290 9600 
www.boardroomlimited.com.au

Registered office 

Auditor 

Level 7, 151 Macquarie Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Tel: (02) 9048 8856 
Email: info@cobre.com.au

Ernst & Young 
The EY Centre 
Level 34, 200 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Solicitors 

Henry William Lawyers 
Level 29, 420 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 

Stock exchange  
listing 

Cobre Limited shares are listed on 
the Australian Securities Exchange 
(ASX code: CBE)

Website 

www.cobre.com.au

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Contents

Chairman’s Letter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.  Directors’ report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.  Auditor’s independence declaration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.  Financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income  . . . . . . . 23

Statement of financial position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Statement of changes in equity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Statement of cash flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.  Notes to the financial statements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5.  Directors’ declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

6. 

Independent auditor’s report to the members of Cobre Limited. . . . . . 54

7.  ASX additional Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

General  
information

The financial statements 
cover Cobre Limited as a 
consolidated entity consisting of 
Cobre Limited and the entities 
it controlled at the end of, or 
during, the year. The financial 
statements are presented in 
Australian dollars, which is 
Cobre Limited’s functional  
and presentation currency.

Cobre Limited is a listed public 
company limited by shares, 
incorporated and domiciled  
in Australia. Its registered 
office and principal place  
of business is:

Level 7, 151 Macquarie Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 

A description of the nature 
of the consolidated entity’s 
operations and its principal 
activities are included in 
the directors’ report, which 
is not part of the financial 
statements.

The financial statements 
were authorised for issue, in 
accordance with a resolution 
of directors, on 27 September 
2021. The directors have the 
power to amend and reissue 
the financial statements.

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Chairman’s 
letter

Dear Shareholder, 

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Cobre Limited (Cobre or Company) it is with great pleasure that I present to  
you Cobre’s Annual Report for the 2021 Financial Year (FY21). FY21 was a year of strategic acquisition growth for  
the Company and represented a significant shift in Cobre’s strategy to become a global copper explorer.

In particular, Cobre achieved a number of significant milestones to execute on its revised global copper strategy 
including, finalising the acquisition of 49.99% ownership of Kalahari Metals Limited which owns highly prospective 
tenements spanning across ~8,100km2 in the Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB) in Botswana, as well as securing a district 
scale nickel and copper exploration opportunity in Gabon in central West Africa, through its active investment into 
Armada Metals Limited which is planning a listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) later this year. In addition, 
the Company continued field exploration activities at its 100%-owned Perrinvale Project in Western Australia to define 
new VHMS targets explore.

The Company also undertook a two tranche capital raise of A$6.7 million in April 2021 via a first tranche of A$5.3M 
which is complete, with the second tranche of A$1.4M to be invested by the Company’s largest shareholder, ASX and 
London AIM listed, Metal Tiger plc (MTR), subject to the approval of Cobre shareholders at the Company’s AGM later 
this year.

Cobre also commenced its maiden JV drilling program in Botswana which is currently ongoing, and has agreed to 
invest A$1.0M into MTR to show commercial alignment of interest as we jointly pursue exploration opportunities in 
Africa. Cobre’s investment was subject to the approval of MTR shareholders at a meeting of MTR shareholders that  
is now approved.

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Cobre’s vision is to explore and discover new copper deposits to fuel the decarbonisation revolution the world is 
currently encountering. Without significant capital and new greenfield discoveries, the world would not be able to  
keep up with the raw metals required to drive this significant and necessary paradigm shift.

 The Company has a clear pathway to discovering critical new age metal deposits through its copper and base 
metals assets and will continue to make additional acquisitions where the Board believes that such acquisitions are in 
alignment with the Company’s strategic direction and represent the best opportunities for the Company’s shareholders. 
Together with our ongoing exploration works at Perrinvale in Western Australia, by adding a stake in the prospective 
and underexplored KCB in Botswana, and securing an active investment in Armada Metals, we have significantly 
broadened our project portfolio and increased our global exposure to copper – a metal in strong global demand.  
As Cobre continues to advance exploration in Botswana, we believe the Company has the potential to unlock a  
major discovery that will create a stronger Company poised for international growth.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Company’s loyal shareholders and key stakeholders for their ongoing 
support and who have all contributed to establishing and supporting the Company on its path towards delivering 
success and significant potential shareholder returns. I would also like to thank my fellow directors for their significant 
efforts during what has been a challenging yet rewarding year. It is a testament to the Board and our experienced 
and professional exploration team and the protocols the Company has in place, that enabled Cobre to continue its 
exploration program largely unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lastly, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new shareholders who have chosen to join us on this exciting 
exploration journey. 

Yours faithfully,

Martin Holland 
Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, Managing Director 

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Directors’ 
report

The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to 
hereafter as the ‘consolidated entity’) consisting of Cobre Limited (referred to hereafter as the ‘company’ or ‘parent 
entity’) and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2021.

DIRECTORS

The following persons were directors of Cobre Limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this 
report, unless otherwise stated:

Martin Christopher Holland – Executive Chairman and Managing Director

Andrew Sissian – Finance Director

Michael Addison – Non-Executive Director 

Michael McNeilly – Non-Executive Director

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activity of the consolidated entity during the financial year was the exploration and evaluation of:
 p the assets owned by Toucan Gold Pty Ltd (Toucan), in which Cobre owns a 100% shareholding, primarily at the 
Perrinvale Project, which covers 381km2 of the Panhandle and Illaara Greenstone Belts in Western Australia; and
 p the tenement owned by GTTS Generations Pty Ltd and, in which the company acquired an option to earn an 
interest pursuant to the Sandiman Farmin Agreement dated 19 November 2019. The Sandiman Tenement is 
located in the Gascoyne Province, approximately 85km north of the town of Gascoyne Junction in Western 
Australia and spans across 202km2 on the eastern edge of the Carnarvon Basin.

In addition to the exploration and evaluation of the above tenement portfolio, the company also acquired a strategic stake in 
Kalahari Metals Limited (KML), a UK private entity which controls approximately 8,100 km2 of tenements within the Kalahari 
Copper Belt (KCB) in Botswana (with 6,650 km2 owned 100%, and 1,450 km2 through Joint Venture arrangements). Cobre 
currently holds  49.99% of KML. During the year Cobre also acquired an 18.5% interest in Armada Exploration Limited 
(Armada), a Mauritian holding company, that owns 100% of Armada Exploration (Gabon) SARL, which is the owner of two 
exploration licences prospective for magmatic Ni-Cu sulphide situated in Gabon. Covering a total area of nearly 3,000km2. 

DIVIDENDS

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial year.

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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

The loss for the consolidated entity after providing for income tax and non-controlling interest amounted to $2,747,597 
(30 June 2020: $1,972,245).

The 2021 Financial Year 2021 (FY21), was a transformative year for Cobre, a year in which the Company’s strategy 
and geographical diversification expanded significantly from exploration in Western Australia to investments in 
Botswana and Gabon in Africa.

FY21 built on a successful foundation year in FY20 when Cobre undertook a successful listing on the ASX and an 
extensive drilling program on the Company’s tenement portfolio at Perrinvale in Western Australia. 

Exploration continued at Perrinvale across FY21 with the Company reporting the achievement of some significant progress.

In addition to the exploration work at Perrinvale which remains ongoing, the Board has sought to diversify the Company’s 
focus into several highly prospective regions in Africa through investments in Botswana and Gabon outlined below.

It has been an extremely busy and productive year for Cobre and one in which Cobre’s Board and small team of 
consultants have worked hard aiming to grow the Company through ongoing exploration, strategic acquisitions and 
corporate developments including raising new capital to further the Company’s strategic objectives. Just some of the key 
achievements are outlined in a selection of Cobre’s more significant ASX announcements across FY21 as detailed below. 

Date

Botswana

Key Announcement

24 August 2020

Strategic Botswana Copper Acquisition

20 November 2020

Completion of Due Diligence for Botswana Acquisition

16 December 2020

Signing of Share Purchase Agreement for Botswana Acquisition 

16 December 2020

Significant Botswana Copper Targets Identified 

5 March 2021

New Priority Copper-Silver Target Area in Botswana 

6 April 2021

19 April 2021

11 May 2021

Gabon

Results of Meeting (Shareholder Approval for Botswana Acquisition) 

Drilling to Commence in Botswana

Drilling Commenced in Botswana

22 March 2021

District Scale Cu/Ni Investment

17 June 2021

Active Investment Update – Armada Metals 

Western Australia

20 July 2020

New High Grade Volcanogenic Massive Sulphides

20 August 2020

Further High Grade Volcanogenic Massive Sulphides Results

17 September 2020

Positive VHMS Metallurgical testing Results 

29 April 2021

Commencement of Field Exploration at Perrinvale

Full details of each of these announcements and all exploration activities and results referred, including relevant JORC 
information, can be accessed via the Company’s ASX releases which are available on both the ASX and also on the 
Company’s website. 

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In August 2020, Cobre announced that it had entered 
into an agreement to acquire up to 51% of Kalahari 
Metals Limited (KML), a private UK company which 
controls approximately 8,100 km2 of tenements within 
the Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB) in Botswana (with 6,650 
km2 owned 100%, and 1,450 km2 through Joint Venture 
arrangements). 

The KCB is regarded as one of the most prospective areas 
globally for copper exploration by the US Geological Survey 
(USGS), with a number of copper-silver deposits currently 
under development by ASX listed Sandfire Resources 
Limited (ASX: SFR, Sandfire) and also Cupric Canyon 
Capital (Cupric Canyon). There are already a number of 
copper-silver deposits under development adjacent to 
KML’s holdings. 

On 6 April 2021, the Company received approval 
from shareholders to complete the acquisition of the 
51% interest in KML. Cobre currently holds a 49.99% 
ownership in KML and will move to 51% ownership once 
it receives change of control approval from the Ministry of 
Mines of Botswana which is expected shortly.

Gabon

In March this year, Cobre announced the signing of 
an Investment Agreement (Agreement) with Armada 
Exploration Limited (Armada), a Mauritian holding 
company, that owns 100% of Armada Exploration 
(Gabon) SARL, which is the owner of two exploration 
licences prospective for magmatic Ni-Cu sulphide 
situated in Gabon. Covering a total area  
of nearly 3,000km2, the licence holding presents a 
frontier district-scale exploration opportunity. 

Cobre holds 5,000,000 shares in Armada which it 
subscribed for a total consideration of US$750,000, 
via a promissory note, with US$350,000 invested 
up-front and the balance of US$400,000 to be paid in 
monthly instalments of US$80,000. Cobre also received 
3,333,333 options exercisable at US$0.225 with a 3 year 
expiry term. Cobre owns 18.5% of the issued ordinary 
share capital of Armada and has the right to appoint a 
director to the Board of Armada.

Armada is well-funded with ~US$2.25 million in pre-IPO 
capital, and is well advanced, and on track for a planned 
ASX listing.

The Cobre Board see this early investment into Armada 
as a great opportunity to expand the Company’s reach in 
the copper exploration space beyond Western Australian 
and Botswana and believe, given Armada’s experienced 
leadership team, who have a successful track record 
of involvement in major discoveries like the world-class 
Kamoa deposit by Ivanhoe Mines, and proven operational 
experience in Central and Southern Africa, is confident we 
have the right partners for success in this project. 

Exploration in Botswana

Collecting samples in Botswana

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Armada was established to define new belt-scale discovery opportunities for key commodities (principally nickel 
and copper) in under-explored regions of Africa. With >US$10m spent targeting an area of >16,000km2, Armada is 
preparing to drill a multi-target project opportunity for magmatic Ni-Cu sulphides in the Nyanga area, southern Gabon. 
Armada is supported by a Board and Africa-based technical team both with a track record of successful African 
projects. Key members of the Armada targeting team were awarded the 2015 PDAC Thayer Lindsley Award for an 
International Mineral Discovery (as members of the Kamoa/DRC discovery team with Ivanhoe Mines).

Western Australia

The Perrinvale Project is based on a large conterminous group of ten exploration licenses held by Toucan Gold Pty Ltd, 
a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobre. As at 30 June 2021, the Perrinvale tenements total 408km2 in size.

Table 1:  Tenement schedule for Toucan Gold Pty Ltd. All Perrinvale tenements are 100% owned by Toucan Gold 
however, FMG Resources Pty Ltd retains a 2% net smelter royalty on any future metal production from  
3 tenements E29/929, 938 and 946.

Tenement/ Application

Holder/ Applicant

Shares

Grant Date

Expiry Date

Area1 

E29/1017

E29/929-I

E29/938-I

E29/946-I

E29/986

E29/987

E29/988

E29/989

E29/990

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

4 Jan 2018

3 Jan 2023

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

25 Aug 2015

24 Aug 2024

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

8 Jul 2015

7 Jul 2025

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

18 Aug 2015

17 Aug 2025

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

11 Oct 2017

10 Oct 2022

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

19 Sep 2017

18 Sep 2022

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

19 Sep 2017

18 Sep 2022

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

19 Sep 2017

18 Sep 2022

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

19 Sep 2017

18 Sep 2022

18BL

32BL

21BL

5BL

20BL

7BL

1BL

3BL

9BL

E29/1106

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

14 May 2021

13 May 2026

20BL

1  BL = Blocks

Diamond drilling in Perrinvale

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The Sandiman Project is based on a single tenement (E09/2316) totalling 202km2 in size. Cobre does not hold a direct 
interest in the tenement which is subject to a farm-in agreement with GTTS Generations Pty Ltd dated 13 November 
2019 (refer farm-in agreement summary in section 10.8 of the Company’s Prospectus dated 6 December 2019). 
During the quarter, Cobre met its obligations to move to 51% ownership of the project under the farm-in agreement; 
the parties are in the process of transferring shares in the tenement. 

Table 2: Sandiman Project tenement schedule

Tenement/ Application

Holder/ Applicant

Shares

Grant Date

Expiry Date

EO9/2316

GTTS Generations Pty Ltd

100/100

9 Aug 2019

8 Aug 2024

Area1 

65BL

Examining drill cores in Perrinvale

1  BL = Blocks

Following the completion of field activities at Perrinvale 
in late 2020, Cobre has continued to work concurrently 
on the Perrinvale Project with the completion of an 
Optimisation Study at the Schwabe Prospect and 
planning for its next phase of field activities,

The Optimisation Study, which has been prepared for 
internal purposes to assist the management team to 
develop a strategy at Schwabe, which will deliver the 
best returns for shareholders, indicates positive potential, 
with a key assumption being the treatment of ore from 
Schwabe by a third-party. 

With this assumption in mind, there is clear value in aiming 
to expand the resource potential within the prospect 
area. A programme of review and planning related to the 
broader exploration potential of the Perrinvale Project has 
also been undertaken. This includes the: 
 p detailed review of geophysics (airborne 

electromagnetic, magnetic & gravity data); 
 p study of known VHMS deposit areas within the 
Yilgran in particular and globally in general; 

 p consideration of observations and results achieved 

through 2019 and 2020;

 p sourcing historic hyperspectral survey outputs; and 
 p preliminary definition of priority areas of interest for 

field investigation. 

In addition to the base metal potential, rock chip samples 
collected late in 2020 have returned some very high-
grade gold assays, suggesting value in the exploration 
programme remaining open to the potentil for gold.

In relation to the Sandiman project, the Company 
has received the final data and report for the Airborne 
Radiometric and Magnetic survey completed over the entire 
project area by contractor Magspec Airborne Surveys. 
This data has been incorporated into a detailed interpretive 
study aimed at defining potential sediment hosted base 
metal targets by bringing together the available geophysical 
data sets and existing geological mapping and 2020 field 
observations. The study results have been received with 
multiple potential target areas identified.

While Perrinvale remains the focus, work on the Sandiman 
Project is expected to be limited to review of the recent 
study results and planning of future work.

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CORPORATE
On the corporate front, prior to the end of FY21, Cobre raised A$6.7 million (before costs) at an issue price of $0.17 per 
share via a two-tranche placement to sophisticated and institutional investors, with the funds raised being used primarily 
to meet the capital requirements for exploration under the Company’s joint venture Botswana investment, with Metal Tiger 
through KML. Under the second tranche of the Placement, Cobre proposes to issue a further 8,311,765 new ordinary 
shares to Metal Tiger, also at a price of $0.17, subject to shareholder approval which Cobre will seek to obtain at the 
Company’s Annual General Meeting later this year.

Subsequent to the end of FY21, Cobre agreed to invest A$1.0m into the capital raising announced by Metal Tiger, who 
are undertaking a two tranche conditional capital raising of A$5.0m (before costs), at a placement price of A$0.37 per 
CHESS Depositary Interest, which is subject to Metal Tiger shareholder approval.

The Cobre Board believes this investment shows commercial alignment and gives Cobre shareholders additional 
interest to the Kalahari project and royalties Metal Tige owns over the district. Cobre has a high level of confidence 
in the Metal Tiger Board and management team and believes this investment is one which will prove to be one of 
significant value for Cobre’s shareholders.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS
On 12 April 2021, the company issued 20,999,214 fully paid ordinary shares valued at $4,094,847 to acquire a 
49.99% holding in Kalahari Metals Limited (KML). KML holds a number of tenements in Botswana.

On 29 April 2021, the company acquired 5,000,000 shares in Armada for a total consideration of US$750,000, via a 
promissory note, with US$350,000 invested up-front and the balance of US$400,000 to be paid. Cobre also received 
3,333,333 options exercisable at US$0.225 with a 3 year expiry term. Cobre owns 18.5% of the issued ordinary share 
capital of Armada.

There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial year.

MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
On 27 July 2021, the company announced that it had agreed to invest $1,000,000 in the capital raising announced 
by the company’s largest shareholder, ASX and AIM listed, Metal Tiger plc (MTR). MTR was undertaking a two tranche 
conditional capital raising of $5,000,000 before costs at a placement price of $0.37 per share. On 24 September 2021 
the company paid for this investment.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2021 that has significantly affected, or may significantly 
affect the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in 
future financial years.

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The consolidated entity will continue to focus on exploration, evaluation and development activities at the Perrinvale 
and Sandiman projects as well as on its investments in KML and Armada.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
The consolidated entity holds interests in a number of exploration tenements. The various authorities granting such 
tenements require the tenement holder to comply with the terms of the grant of the tenement and all directions given 
to it under those terms of the tenement. There have been no known breaches of the tenement conditions and no such 
breaches have been notified by any government agency during the year ended 30 June 2021.

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Name:

Title:

Experience  
and expertise:

Other current 
directorships:

Martin Holland 

Executive Chairman and Managing Director

Mr Holland is a co-founder of Cobre. Mr Holland has over 12 years of M&A and corporate 
finance experience focused on the mining sector. Mr Holland was the founder and CEO 
of Lithium Power International (LPI:ASX) from 2015 to 2018. Mr Holland is the Chairman 
of Sydney based investment company, Holland International Pty Ltd, which has strong 
working relationships with leading institutions and banks across the globe.

OzAurum Resources Limited (ASX: OZM) appointed 5 August 2020.

Former directorships  
(last 3 years):

Nil

Interests in shares:

11,024,384 fully paid ordinary shares

Interests in options:

13,175,000 options over ordinary shares

Name:

Title:

Andrew Sissian 

Finance Director

Qualifications:

Mr Sissian is a CPA and holds a Masters of Accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce.

Experience  
and expertise:

Mr Sissian is a co-founder of Cobre. Mr Sissian has extensive experience in corporate 
finance as a technology and finance executive, advisor and investor. Mr Sissian has 
worked with Wilsons and the National Australia Bank, in both Australia and Shanghai, 
focussing on institutional banking and acquisition finance. Mr Sissian is the CEO of 
‘Internet of Things’ company, Procon Telematics Pty Ltd. 

Other current 
directorships:

Former directorships  
(last 3 years):

Nil

Nil

Interests in shares:

4,849,052 fully paid ordinary shares

Interests in options:

6,437,000 options over ordinary shares

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Name:

Title:

Qualifications:

Experience  
and expertise:

Michael Addison 

Non-Executive Director

Mr Addison is a former Rhodes Scholar and has an Oxford University postgraduate 
degree in Management Studies.

Mr Addison has a long history of involvement in the Australian and international mining 
industry, having been instrumental in the founding of two former ASX-listed Australian 
mining exploration and development companies: Endocoal Limited (formerly as Atlas 
Coal Limited) and Carabella Resources Limited. Mr Addison has also held previous 
positions on the Boards of three other ASX-listed resource companies (Stratum Metals 
Limited, Intra Energy Limited and Frontier Diamonds Limited) and two unlisted public 
resource companies (Scott Creek Coal Limited and Northam Iron Limited). He was most 
recently a founding director of ASX-listed Genex Power Limited, a company focused on 
the origination and development of innovative clean energy generation and electricity 
storage solutions across Australia. Mr Addison has deep expertise in the management 
and running of listed companies and an intimate working knowledge of the regulatory, 
legal and governance environments in which listed companies operate. 

Other current 
directorships:

Genex Power Limited (ASX: GNX)

Former directorships  
(last 3 years):

Nil

Interests in shares:

1,062,500 fully paid ordinary shares

Interests in options:

1,000,000 options over ordinary shares

Name:

Title:

Qualifications:

Experience  
and expertise:

Michael McNeilly 

Non-Executive Director

Mr. McNeilly studied Biology at Imperial College London and has a BA in Economics from 
the American University of Paris.

Michael is the Chief Executive Officer of Metal Tiger plc (AIM:MTR) and a nominee 
Director of Cobre appointed by Metal Tiger. As a nominee non-executive director of 
MOD Resources Limited (previously ASX:MOD), he was actively involved in the Sandfire 
Resources NL (ASX:SFR) recommended scheme offer for MOD Resources which saw 
Metal Tiger receive circa 6.3 million shares in SFR. Mr McNeilly resigned from the Board 
of MOD as part of the scheme of arrangement. Mr McNeilly has formerly been a non-
executive director of Greatland Gold plc (AIM:GGP) and a non-executive director at 
Arkle Resources plc (AIM:ARK). Mr McNeilly serves as a director on numerous of MTR’s 
investment and subsidiary entities. Mr McNeilly previously worked as a corporate financier 
with both Allenby Capital and Arden Partners Limited (AIM:ARDN) as well as a corporate 
executive at Coinsilium (NEX:COIN) where he worked with early stage blockchain 
focussed start-ups. 

Other current 
directorships:

Former directorships  
(last 3 years):

Interests in shares:

Nil

Nil

Nil

Interests in options:

1,500,000 options over ordinary shares

‘Other current directorships’ quoted above are current directorships for listed entities only and exclude directorships of 
all other types of entities, unless otherwise stated.

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Justin Clyne is a qualified Chartered Company Secretary and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 
Justin Clyne was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and High Court of Australia in 1996 
before gaining admission as a Barrister in 1998. He had 15 years of experience in the legal profession acting for a number 
of the country’s largest corporations, initially in the areas of corporate and commercial law before dedicating himself full-
time to the provision of corporate advisory and company secretarial services. Justin has been a director and/or secretary 
of a number of public listed and unlisted companies. He has significant experience and knowledge in international law, the 
Corporations Act, the ASX Listing Rules and corporate regulatory requirements generally.

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
The number of meetings of the company’s Board of Directors (‘the Board’) held during the year ended 30 June 2021, 
and the number of meetings attended by each director were:

Martin Holland

Andrew Sissian

Michael Addison

Michael McNeilly

Full Board

Attended

Held

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

Held: represents the number of meetings held during the time the director held office.

REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)
The remuneration report details the key management personnel remuneration arrangements for the consolidated entity, 
in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations.

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling 
the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including all directors.

The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings:
 p Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration
 p Details of remuneration
 p Service agreements
 p Share-based compensation
 p Additional information
 p Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration

The objective of the consolidated entity’s and company’s executive reward framework is to ensure reward for 
performance is competitive and appropriate for the results delivered. The framework aligns executive reward with the 
achievement of strategic objectives and the creation of value for shareholders, and conforms with the market best 
practice for delivery of reward. The Board ensures that executive reward satisfies the following key criteria for good 
reward governance practices:
 p competitiveness and reasonableness
 p acceptability to shareholders
 p alignment of executive compensation
 p transparency

The board is responsible for determining and reviewing remuneration arrangements for its directors and executives. 
The performance of the consolidated entity and company depends on the quality of its directors and executives.  
The remuneration philosophy is to attract, motivate and retain high performance and high quality personnel. 

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The reward framework is designed to align executive reward to shareholders’ interests. The Board has considered that 
it should seek to enhance shareholders’ interests by:
 p having economic profit as a core component of plan design
 p focusing on sustained growth in shareholder wealth, consisting of dividends and growth in share price, and delivering 

constant or increasing return on assets as well as focusing the executive on key non-financial drivers of value

 p attracting and retaining high calibre executives

Additionally, the reward framework should seek to enhance executives’ interests by:
 p rewarding capability and experience
 p reflecting competitive reward for contribution to growth in shareholder wealth
 p providing a clear structure for earning rewards

In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive director and executive director 
remuneration is separate.

Non-executive directors’ remuneration

Non-executive directors’ fees are paid within an aggregate limit which is approved by the shareholders from time 
to time. Retirement payments, if any, are agreed to be determined in accordance with the rules set out in the 
Corporations Act at the time of the director’s retirement or termination.

ASX listing rules requires that the aggregate non-executive directors’ remuneration shall be determined periodically by 
a general meeting. The shareholders have approved an aggregate remuneration of $400,000.

Executive remuneration

In determining the level and make-up of executive remuneration, the Board negotiates a remuneration to reflect the 
market salary for a position and individual of comparable responsibility and experience. Remuneration is regularly 
compared with the external market by participation in industry salary surveys and during recruitment activities generally. 
If required, the board may engage an external consultant to provide independent advice in the form of a written report 
detailing market levels of remuneration for comparable executive roles.
 p base pay and non-monetary benefits
 p share-based payments

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

Use of remuneration consultants

The company has not made use of remuneration consultants during the current or prior year.

Share based remuneration

During the current and prior year key management personnel have received options as part of their remuneration.  
The options issued during the current and prior year were approved by shareholders at a general meeting of the 
company. The company does not have a formalised employee share option plan in place.

Voting and comments made at the company’s 26 November 2020 Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’)

At the 26 November 2020 AGM, 99.19% of the votes received supported the adoption of the remuneration report 
for the year ended 30 June 2020. The company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM regarding its 
remuneration practices.

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Amounts of remuneration

Details of the remuneration of key management personnel of the consolidated entity are set out in the following tables.

Short-term benefits

Post-
employment 
benefits

Long-term 
benefits

Share-
based 
payments

Cash salary 
and fees
$

Cash bonus
$

Non-
monetary
$

Super- 
annuation
$

Long service 
leave
$

Equity-
settled
$

Total
$

72,000
72,000

288,000
156,999

588,999

35,000
40,000
45,000

170,000
128,333

418,333

–
–

–
–

–

–
–
–

–
–

–

–
–

–
–

–

–
–
–

–
–

–

–
–

27,360
–

27,360

–
–
–

9,500
–

9,500

–
–

–
–

–

–
–
–

–
–

–

60,598
121,197

132,598
193,197

805,959
375,710

1,121,319
532,709

1,363,464

1,979,823

52,002
22,750
97,825

87,002
62,750
142,825

296,888
151,834

476,388
280,167

621,299

1,049,132

2021

Non-Executive Directors:

Michael Addison
Michael McNeilly

Executive Directors:

Martin Holland
Andrew Sissian

2020

Non-Executive Directors:

Michael Addison
Michael McNeilly
Robert Crossman*

Executive Directors:

Martin Holland
Andrew Sissian

* 

Robert Crossman was a director until 21 November 2019 until his passing.

The proportion of remuneration linked to performance and the fixed proportion are as follows:

Name

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

Fixed remuneration

At risk – STI

At risk – LTI

Non-Executive Directors:

Michael Addison
Michael McNeilly
Robert Crossman

Executive Directors:

Martin Holland
Andrew Sissian

54% 
37% 
–

28% 
29% 

40% 
64% 
32% 

38% 
46% 

–
–
–

–
–

–
–
–

–
–

46% 
63% 
–

72% 
71% 

60% 
36% 
68% 

62% 
54% 

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Service agreements
Remuneration and other terms of employment for key management personnel are formalised in service agreements. 
Details of these agreements are as follows:

Name:

Title:

Martin Holland

Executive Chairman and Managing Director

Agreement commenced:

21 November 2019

Term of agreement:

Mr Holland’s annual remuneration package under the Executive Services Agreement is 
$288,000 plus statutory superannuation. Unless terminated by either party at an earlier 
date, the Executive Services Agreement will automatically terminate on the date that is 
three years after the date of Admission.

Name:

Title:

Andrew Sissian 

Finance Director

Agreement commenced:

21 November 2019

Term of agreement:

Under the Consultancy Agreement, a monthly fee of $12,000 (excluding GST) is 
payable for the first 40 hours of work provided each month. Additional fees are 
payable at $300 per hour (excluding GST) capped $22,000 per month.

Name:

Title:

Michael Addison 

Non-Executive Director 

Agreement commenced:

25 November 2019

Term of agreement:

The Non-Executive Director will be paid an annual director’s fee of $72,000 (plus GST 
if applicable) under the agreement. No additional retirement or termination payment will 
be made on termination of the agreement. 

Name:

Title:

Michael McNeilly 

Non-Executive Director 

Agreement commenced:

6 November 2019

Term of agreement:

The Non-Executive Director will be paid an annual Director’s fee of $72,000 (plus GST 
if applicable) under the agreement. No additional retirement or termination payment will 
be made on termination of the agreement. 

Key management personnel have no entitlement to termination payments in the event of removal for misconduct.

Prior to the service arrangements being in place key management personnel were paid consultant fees during the prior 
year in respect of services provided for the IPO and other services to the company.

Share-based compensation

Issue of shares

There were no shares issued to directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the 
year ended 30 June 2021.

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The terms and conditions of each grant of options over ordinary shares affecting remuneration of directors and other 
key management personnel in this financial year or future reporting years are as follows:

Grant date

6 April 2021

Vesting date and 
exercisable date

Expiry date

Exercise price

Fair value per 
option at grant date

6 April 2021

6 April 2026

$0.3350 

$0.121 

Name

Number 
of options 
granted

Grant date

Vesting date and 
exercisable date

Expiry date

Exercise price

Martin Holland

6,650,000

6 April 2021

6 April 2021

6 April 2026

Andrew Sissian

3,100,000

6 April 2021

6 April 2021

6 April 2026

Michael McNeilly 

1,000,000

6 April 2021

6 April 2021

6 April 2026

Michael Addison 

500,000

6 April 2021

6 April 2021

6 April 2026

$0.3350 

$0.3350 

$0.3350 

$0.3350 

Fair value  
per option  
at grant date

$0.121 

$0.121 

$0.121 

$0.121 

Options granted carry no dividend or voting rights.

Additional information
The earnings of the consolidated entity for the three years to 30 June 2021 are summarised below:

2021
$

2020
$

18 May 2018  
to 30 June 2019
$

Loss after income tax

(2,747,597)

(1,988,417)

(150,210)

The factors that are considered to indicate management performance are summarised below: 

Share price at financial year end ($)*
Basic earnings per share (cents per share)
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

2021
$

0.16
(2.40)
(2.40)

2020
$

0.18
(2.93)
(2.93)

18 May 2018  
to 30 June 2019
$

–
(1.79)
(1.79)

* 

 On 29 January 2020, the company was admitted to the official list of the ASX with the trading of the company’s shares 
commencing on 31 January 2020. 

Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel
Shareholding

The number of shares in the company held during the financial year by each director and other members of key 
management personnel of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below:

Ordinary shares

Martin Holland
Andrew Sissian
Michael Addison 

Balance at  
the start of 
the year

11,024,334
4,849,052
1,062,500

16,935,886

Held at 
appointment

Additions

Disposals/ 
other

–
–
–

–

–
–
–

–

–
–
–

–

Balance at  
the end of  
the year

11,024,334
4,849,052
1,062,500

16,935,886

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Option holding

The number of options over ordinary shares in the company held during the financial year by each director and other 
members of key management personnel of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out 
below:

Balance at  
the start of 
the year

Granted as 
remuneration

Exercised

Expired/ 
forfeited/ 
other

Balance at  
the end of  
the year

Options over  
ordinary shares

Martin Holland
Andrew Sissian
Michael Addison
Michael McNeilly 

6,525,000
3,337,000
500,000
500,000

6,650,000
3,100,000
500,000
1,000,000

10,862,000

11,250,000

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

13,175,000
6,437,000
1,000,000
1,500,000

22,112,000

Loans to key management personnel and their related parties

There are no loans to key management personnel and their related parties.

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited.

SHARES UNDER OPTION

Unissued ordinary shares of Cobre Limited under option at the date of this report are as follows:

Grant date

Expiry date

Exercise price

Number under option

24 September 2019
29 November 2019
17 January 2020
6 April 2021

23 September 2024
23 September 2024
16 January 2023
6 April 2026

$0.2000 
$0.2000 
$0.3000 
$0.3350 

12,749,000
500,000
2,000,000
11,500,000

26,749,000

No person entitled to exercise the options had or has any right by virtue of the option to participate in any share issue 
of the company or of any other body corporate.

SHARES ISSUED ON THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS

There were no ordinary shares of Cobre Limited issued on the exercise of options during the year ended 30 June 2021 
and up to the date of this report.

INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE OF OFFICERS

The company has indemnified the directors and executives of the company for costs incurred, in their capacity as  
a director or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith.

During the financial year, the company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives 
of the company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance 
prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.

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To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, as part of the terms 
of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). 
No payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the financial year.

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on 
behalf of the company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party for the purpose of taking 
responsibility on behalf of the company for all or part of those proceedings.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the financial year by the 
auditor are outlined in note 18 to the financial statements.

The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the financial year, by the auditor (or by another 
person or firm on the auditor’s behalf), is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed 
by the Corporations Act 2001.

The directors are of the opinion that the services as disclosed in note 18 to the financial statements do not 
compromise the external auditor’s independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons:
 p all non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and 

objectivity of the auditor; and

 p none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 

Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board, 
including reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for 
the company, acting as advocate for the company or jointly sharing economic risks and rewards.

OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE FORMER PARTNERS  
OF ERNST & YOUNG

There are no officers of the company who are former partners of Ernst &Young.

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set 
out immediately after this directors’ report.

AUDITOR

Ernst &Young continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors

Martin Holland 
Executive Chairman, Managing Director

27 September 2021

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  Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 
Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 
ey.com/au 

Ernst & Young 
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Auditor’s  
Independence 
Declaration

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Cobre Limited 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Cobre Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, 
I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and   

b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

Ernst & Young 
200 George Street 
Sydney  NSW  2000  Australia 
GPO Box 2646 Sydney  NSW  2001 

  Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 
Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 
ey.com/au 

This declaration is in respect of Cobre Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year. 

Ernst & Young 
Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Cobre Limited 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Cobre Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, 
I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 
Ryan Fisk 
Partner 
27 September 2021 

a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and   

b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

This declaration is in respect of Cobre Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year. 

Ernst & Young 

Ryan Fisk 
Partner 
27 September 2021 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited  
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation  

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Statement of profit or loss and  
other comprehensive income

For the year ended 30 June 2021

3.

Revenue
Other income
Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method

Expenses
Corporate and administration expenses
Tenement expenses
Employee benefits expense
Share based payment expense
Depreciation and amortisation expense
IPO expenses
Fair value loss on derivative financial asset
Share of equity accounted for losses 
Other expenses

Loss before income tax benefit

Income tax benefit

Loss after income tax benefit for the year

Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Gain on the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through 
other comprehensive income, net of tax
Loss on the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through 
other comprehensive income, net of tax

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Note

5

30
5

16
8

6

Consolidated

2021
$

25,702 
5,030 

(978,711)
(238)
(315,360)
(1,393,764)
(1,525)
– 
(10,437)
(64,668)
(25,031)

2020
$

42,949 
19,160 

(946,325)
(37,952)
(109,500)
(631,824)
(172)
(324,753)
– 
– 
– 

(2,759,002)

(1,988,417)

11,405 

– 

(2,747,597)

(1,988,417)

– 

(4,676)

(4,676)

31,287 

– 

31,287 

Total comprehensive income for the year

(2,752,273)

(1,957,130)

Loss for the year is attributable to:
Non-controlling interest
Owners of Cobre Limited 

Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:
Non-controlling interest
Owners of Cobre Limited 

Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

29
29

– 
(2,747,597)

(2,747,597)

– 
(2,752,273)

(2,752,273)

Cents

(2.40)
(2.40)

(16,172)
(1,972,245)

(1,988,417)

(16,172)
(1,940,958)

(1,957,130)

Cents

(2.93)
(2.93)

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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 FINANCIAL sTATEMENTs

Statement of 
financial position

As at 30 June 2021

Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other

Total current assets

Non-current assets
Receivables and deposits
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive 
income
Derivative financial instruments
Property, plant and equipment
Exploration and evaluation

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses

Total equity

Consolidated

Note

2021
$

2020
$

7

8

9

10

8,146,524 
77,364 
27,850 

8,251,738 

81,042 
5,387,852 
80,965 

223,598 
5,309 
4,229,648 

10,008,414 

18,260,152 

11

1,205,966 

1,205,966 

1,205,966 

7,171,872 
162,577 
– 

7,334,449 

20,000 
– 
74,236 

– 
4,152 
2,505,440 

2,603,828 

9,938,277 

830,853 

830,853 

830,853 

17,054,186 

9,107,424 

12
13

21,237,996 
686,242 
(4,870,052)

11,932,725 
(702,846)
(2,122,455)

17,054,186 

9,107,424 

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

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changes in equity

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Share based payments

–

771,824

Balance at 30 June 2020

11,932,725

(702,846)

(2,122,455)

11,117,128

–

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2019
Loss after income tax expense for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year, 
net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Consideration to gain 100% ownership 
of Toucan Gold Pty Ltd
Transfer on gain of 100% ownership  
of Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction 
costs (note 12)

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2020
Loss after income tax benefit for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year, 
net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction 
costs (note 12)

Reserves 
(Note 13)
$

Accumulated 
losses
$

Non-
controlling 
interest
$

Total 
equity
$

–
–

(150,210)
(1,972,245)

85,415
(16,172)

750,802
(1,988,417)

31,287

–

–

31,287

31,287

(1,972,245)

(16,172)

(1,957,130)

Issued 
capital 
(Note 12)
$

815,597
–

–

–

–

–

(1,575,200)

69,243

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(1,575,200)

(69,243)

–

–

–

–

11,117,128

771,824

9,107,424

Total 
equity
$

9,107,424
(2,747,597)

(4,676)

(2,752,273)

9,305,271

1,393,764

17,054,186

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

Issued 
capital 
(Note 12)
$

Reserves 
(Note 13)
$

Accumulated 
losses
$

Non-
controlling 
interest
$

11,932,725
–

(702,846)
–

(2,122,455)
(2,747,597)

–

–

(4,676)

–

(4,676)

(2,747,597)

Share based payments

–

1,393,764

Balance at 30 June 2021

21,237,996

686,242

(4,870,052)

9,305,271

–

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

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Statement of 
cash flows

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Consolidated

Note

2021
$

2020
$

Cash flows from operating activities
Interest received
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)
Payments for security deposits

5,030 
(1,172,630)
– 

19,160 
(1,476,897)
(20,000)

Net cash used in operating activities

27

(1,167,600)

(1,477,737)

Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Payments for exploration and evaluation
R&D tax offset received relating to exploration activities
Payment to acquire remaining 20% of Toucan Gold Pty Ltd
Payment for investment in Amada Exploration Limited
Transaction costs paid in relation to investment in Kalahari 
Metals Limited
Contribution paid to joint venture 
Cash received on behalf of joint venture

(2,682)
(2,295,970)
132,511 
– 
(437,237)

(622,415)
(61,042)
218,663 

(4,324)
(1,181,203)
– 
(528,000)
– 

– 
– 
– 

Net cash used in investing activities

(3,068,172)

(1,713,527)

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
Share issue transaction costs

Net cash from financing activities

5,602,096 
(391,672)

10,875,286 
(690,358)

5,210,424 

10,184,928 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

974,652 
7,171,872 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

7

8,146,524 

6,993,664 
178,208 

7,171,872 

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

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Notes to the 
financial statements

NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.  
These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted

The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by 
the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) that are mandatory for the current reporting period. The impact  
of their adoption has not been material.

Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

Basis of preparation

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards 
and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) and the Corporations Act 2001, as 
appropriate for for-profit oriented entities. These financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting 
Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (‘IASB’).

Historical cost convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for, where applicable, the 
revaluation of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, financial assets at fair value through other 
comprehensive income and derivative financial instruments.

Critical accounting estimates

The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires 
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies. The 
areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant 
to the financial statements, are disclosed in note 2.

Parent entity information

In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements present the results of the consolidated entity 
only. Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 22.

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Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Cobre Limited 
(‘company’ or ‘parent entity’) as at 30 June 2021 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. Cobre 
Limited and its subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial statements as the ‘consolidated entity’.

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the consolidated entity has control. The consolidated entity controls an 
entity when the consolidated entity is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity 
and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully 
consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the consolidated entity. They are de-consolidated from 
the date that control ceases.

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

The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. A change in ownership 
interest, without the loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction, where the difference between the 
consideration transferred and the book value of the share of the non-controlling interest acquired is recognised directly 
in equity attributable to the parent.

Where the consolidated entity loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the assets including goodwill, liabilities 
and non-controlling interest in the subsidiary together with any cumulative translation differences recognised in equity. 
The consolidated entity recognises the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any investment 
retained together with any gain or loss in profit or loss.

Operating segments

Operating segments are presented using the ‘management approach’, where the information presented is on the same 
basis as the internal reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers (‘CODM’). The CODM is responsible for 
the allocation of resources to operating segments and assessing their performance.

Revenue recognition

The consolidated entity recognises revenue as follows:

Other revenue

Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established.

Income tax

The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on that period’s taxable income based on 
the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by the changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities 
attributable to temporary differences, unused tax losses and the adjustment recognised for prior periods, where 
applicable.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to be applied 
when the assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates that are enacted or substantively 
enacted, except for:
 p When the deferred income tax asset or liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in 

a transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the 
accounting nor taxable profits; or

 p When the taxable temporary difference is associated with interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, and 
the timing of the reversal can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the 
foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable 
that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

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Deferred tax assets recognised are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that future taxable profits will be 
available for the carrying amount to be recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax assets are recognised to the 
extent that it is probable that there are future taxable profits available to recover the asset.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only where there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets 
against current tax liabilities and deferred tax assets against deferred tax liabilities; and they relate to the same taxable 
authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend to settle simultaneously.

Current and non-current classification

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

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

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

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, 
highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts 
of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective 
interest method, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement 
within 30 days.

Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any allowance for expected credit losses.

Derivative financial instruments

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value through the profit 
and loss at each reporting date.

Derivatives are classified as current or non-current depending on the expected period of realisation.

Associates

Associates are entities over which the consolidated entity has significant influence but not control or joint control. 
Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the share of the profits 
or losses of the associate is recognised in profit or loss and the share of the movements in equity is recognised in other 
comprehensive income. Investments in associates are carried in the statement of financial position at cost plus post-
acquisition changes in the consolidated entity’s share of net assets of the associate. Goodwill relating to the associate 
is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortised nor individually tested for impairment. 
Dividends received or receivable from associates reduce the carrying amount of the investment.

When the consolidated entity’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including 
any unsecured long-term receivables, the consolidated entity does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred 
obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.

The consolidated entity discontinues the use of the equity method upon the loss of significant influence over the 
associate and recognises any retained investment at its fair value. Any difference between the associate’s carrying 
amount, fair value of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in profit or loss.

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Joint ventures

A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the 
net assets of the arrangement. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. Under the 
equity method, the share of the profits or losses of the joint venture is recognised in profit or loss and the share of the 
movements in equity is recognised in other comprehensive income. Investments in joint ventures are carried in the 
statement of financial position at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the consolidated entity’s share of net assets 
of the joint venture. Goodwill relating to the joint venture is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is 
neither amortised nor individually tested for impairment. Income earned from joint venture entities reduce the carrying 
amount of the investment.

Investments and other financial assets

Investments and other financial assets are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs are included as part of 
the initial measurement, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Such assets are subsequently 
measured at either amortised cost or fair value depending on their classification. Classification is determined based 
on both the business model within which such assets are held and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the 
financial asset unless an accounting mismatch is being avoided.

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows have expired or have been transferred and the 
consolidated entity has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When there is no reasonable 
expectation of recovering part or all of a financial asset, it’s carrying value is written off.

Financial assets at amortised cost

A financial asset is measured at amortised cost only if both of the following conditions are met: (i) it is held within a 
business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and (ii) the contractual 
terms of the financial asset represent contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest.

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income include equity investments which the consolidated 
entity intends to hold for the foreseeable future and has irrevocably elected to classify them as such upon initial 
recognition.

Property, plant and equipment

Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of property, plant and equipment 
(excluding land) over their expected useful lives as follows:

Plant and equipment   

5 years

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

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the 
assets, whichever is shorter.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the 
consolidated entity. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss.

Exploration and evaluation assets

Exploration and evaluation expenditure in relation to separate areas of interest for which rights of tenure are current 
is carried forward as an asset in the statement of financial position where it is expected that the expenditure will be 
recovered through the successful development and exploitation of an area of interest, or by its sale; or exploration 
activities are continuing in an area and activities have not reached a stage which permits a reasonable estimate of 
the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves. Where a project or an area of interest has been 
abandoned, the expenditure incurred thereon is written off in the year in which the decision is made.

Research and development grants received in relation exploration and evaluation assets are offset against the carrying 
value of the asset.

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Non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the 
carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s 
carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.

Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use 
is the present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to 
the asset or cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are 
grouped together to form a cash-generating unit.

Trade and other payables

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the consolidated entity prior to the end of the 
financial year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not 
discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

Employee benefits
Share-based payments

Equity-settled share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees.

Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares, that are provided to employees in exchange 
for the rendering of services.

The cost of equity-settled transactions is measured at fair value on grant date. Fair value is independently determined 
using either the Binomial or Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of 
the option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the 
expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option, together with non-vesting conditions 
that do not determine whether the consolidated entity receives the services that entitle the employees to receive 
payment. No account is taken of any other vesting conditions.

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised as an expense with a corresponding increase in equity over the 
vesting period. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the grant date fair value of the award, the 
best estimate of the number of awards that are likely to vest and the expired portion of the vesting period. The amount 
recognised in profit or loss for the period is the cumulative amount calculated at each reporting date less amounts 
already recognised in previous periods.

Market conditions are taken into consideration in determining fair value. Therefore, any awards subject to market 
conditions are considered to vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition has been met, provided all other 
conditions are satisfied.

If equity-settled awards are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the modification has not been 
made. An additional expense is recognised, over the remaining vesting period, for any modification that increases the 
total fair value of the share-based compensation benefit as at the date of modification.

If the non-vesting condition is within the control of the consolidated entity or employee, the failure to satisfy the 
condition is treated as a cancellation. If the condition is not within the control of the consolidated entity or employee 
and is not satisfied during the vesting period, any remaining expense for the award is recognised over the remaining 
vesting period, unless the award is forfeited.

If equity-settled awards are cancelled, it is treated as if it has vested on the date of cancellation, and any remaining 
expense is recognised immediately. If a new replacement award is substituted for the cancelled award, the cancelled 
and new award is treated as if they were a modification.

Fair value measurement

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified into three levels, using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the 
significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Classifications are reviewed at each reporting date and 
transfers between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest level of input that is significant to the 
fair value measurement.

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For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, external valuers may be used when internal expertise is 
either not available or when the valuation is deemed to be significant. External valuers are selected based on market 
knowledge and reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of an asset or liability from one period to 
another, an analysis is undertaken, which includes a verification of the major inputs applied in the latest valuation and  
a comparison, where applicable, with external sources of data.

Issued capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of 
tax, from the proceeds.

Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of Cobre Limited, excluding any 
costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding 
during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the financial year.

Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into 
account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary 
shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation  
to dilutive potential ordinary shares.

Goods and Services Tax (‘GST’) and other similar taxes

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not 
recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as 
part of the expense.

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST 
recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included in other receivables or other payables in the statement  
of financial position.

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing 
activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows.

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax 
authority.

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet 
mandatory, have not been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 
2021. Management have reviewed the accounting standards that are yet mandatory and do not believe that they apply 
to the consolidated entity and therefore they are expected to have a material impact on the financial statements.

NOTE 2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES  
AND ASSUMPTIONS

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions 
that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and 
estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, 
estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, 
management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates 
will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of 
causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the 
next financial year are discussed below.

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The consolidated entity measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair  
value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using either  
the Binomial or Black-Scholes model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were 
granted. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-based payments would have no 
impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but may impact profit  
or loss and equity. Refer to note 30 for details of valuation inputs used.

Recovery of deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences only if the consolidated entity considers it is 
probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. Deferred tax 
assets have not been recognised because their realisation is not considered probable.

Exploration and evaluation costs

Exploration and evaluation costs have been capitalised. Key judgements are applied in considering costs to be 
capitalised which includes determining expenditures directly related to these activities. The directors have reviewed the 
carrying value of each area of interest and have concluded that there are no indicators of impairment at 30 June 2021. 
Key judgements are also applied in considering whether indicators of impairment exist at each reporting period.

Investment in Kalahari Metals Limited (KML)

On 12 April 2021, the company issued 20,999,214 fully paid ordinary shares valued at $4,094,847 to acquire a 49.99% 
holding in Kalahari Metals Limited (KML). The ownership interest will move to 51% ownership once it receives change 
of control approval from the Ministry of Mines of Botswana which is expected shortly. Management have reviewed the 
arrangement and have determined that the company has joint control of KML with its joint venture partner, and the 
investment has been accounted for using the equity method, refer to note 8.

KML’s assets are predominantly made up of exploration and evaluation assets. KML has not received any results from its 
exploration program since the investment was made that would indicate that an impairment is needed.

Investment in Armada Exploration Limited (Armada)

On 29 April 2021 the company acquired 5,000,000 shares in Armada for a total consideration of US$750,000, via a 
promissory note, with US$350,000 invested up-front and the balance of US$400,000 to be paid in monthly instalments 
of US$80,000, which the company can chose to defer. Cobre also received 3,333,333 options exercisable at US$0.225 
with a 3 year expiry term. There is significant estimation involved in determining the fair value of the options received, 
which have been recognised as a derivative financial instrument. Refer to note 9.

Cobre owns 18.5% of the issued ordinary share capital of Armada. There is is significant judgement involved in 
determining whether Cobre has significant influence over Armada. Cobre has one director sitting on the Armada board 
and as a result it has been determined that Cobre exercises significant influence over Armada and investment has been 
accounted for using the equity method, refer to note 8. The options received have been recognised as a derivative 
financial instrument, refer to note 9.

Other third parties invested in Armada on the same terms as the company during the financial year. Armada has not had 
results from its exploration program since the investment was made that would indicate that an impairment is needed.

NOTE 3. IMPACT OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC

During the current financial year, the global economy has continued to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. All states 
including Western Australia have required entities to limit or suspend business operations, and have also implemented travel 
restrictions and quarantine measures. The impact which COVID 19 has had on the consolidated entity is set out below.

All employees, consultants and contractors have been able to continue with the planned exploration activities given its 
remote location and small crew on site. Local contractors have been utilised and all staff and contractors observed the 
necessary protocols. The situation is however dynamic, and management will continue to monitor developments.  
The consolidated entity has not been entitled to receive any of the government stimulus.

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NOTE 4. OPERATING SEGMENTS
Identification of reportable operating segments

The consolidated entity is organised into one operating segment: exploration for precious metals. This operating segment 
is based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board of Directors (who are identified as the Chief 
Operating Decision Makers (‘CODM’)) in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources.

NOTE 5. EXPENSES

Loss before income tax includes the following specific expenses:

Corporate and administration expenses
Directors fees
Consultants and advisors
Other administration expenses

NOTE 6. INCOME TAX BENEFIT

Numerical reconciliation of income tax benefit  
and tax at the statutory rate
Loss before income tax benefit

Consolidated

2021
$

291,000 
355,319 
332,392 

978,711 

2020
$

318,333 
445,346 
182,646 

946,325 

Consolidated

2021
$

2020
$

(2,759,002)

(1,988,417)

Tax at the statutory tax rate of 26% (2020: 30%)

(717,341)

(596,525)

Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable)  
in calculating taxable income:
Share based payments
Other non-deductible items
Deductible exploration expenditure
Other temporary difference
Tax on revaluations financial assets at fair value  
through other comprehensive income

Current year tax losses not recognised

Income tax benefit

362,379 
15,730 
(425,046)
29,750 

11,405 

(723,123)
711,718 

(11,405)

189,547 
7,647 
(515,232)
(6,078)

– 

(920,641)
920,641 

– 

Tax losses not recognised
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised

Potential tax benefit @ 26% (2020 : @30%)

5,619,425 

1,461,051 

3,199,484 

959,845 

The above potential tax benefit for tax losses has not been recognised in the statement of financial position. These tax 
losses can only be utilised in the future if the continuity of ownership test is passed, or failing that, the same business 
test is passed.

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Cash on hand
Cash at bank

Consolidated

2021
$

100 
8,146,424 

8,146,524 

2020
$

100 
7,171,772 

7,171,872 

The above cash balance includes $218,663 of funds held on behalf of Kalahari Metals Limited, a joint venture in which 
the company has invested. This cash is restricted for use by the consolidated entity. Refer to note 11. 

NOTE 8. NON-CURRENT ASSETS – INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED  
FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD

Investment in associate – Armada Exploration Limited 
Investment in joint venture – Kalahari Metals Limited

Reconciliation
Reconciliation of the carrying amounts at the beginning and end of the 
current and previous financial year are set out below:
Opening carrying amount
Additions
Share of equity accounted for losses 

Closing carrying amount

Refer to note 24 for further information on interests in associates.

Refer to note 25 for further information on interests in joint ventures.

Consolidated

2021
$

698,773 
4,689,079 

5,387,852

– 
5,452,520 
(64,668)

5,387,852

2020
$

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

Refer to note 2 for information on the key judgements made in relation to the accounting treatment of above investments.

NOTE 9. NON-CURRENT ASSETS – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Options over unlisted equity securities

Refer to note 16 for further information on fair value measurement.

Consolidated

2021
$

223,598 

2020
$

–

As part of its investment in Armada Exploration Limited the company received 3,333,333 options exercisable at 
US$0.225 per share with a 3 year expiry term.

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NOTE 10. NON-CURRENT ASSETS – EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION

Consolidated

2021
$

2020
$

Exploration and evaluation – at cost

4,229,648 

2,505,440

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set 
out below:

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2019
Additions

Balance at 30 June 2020
Additions
R&D tax incentive

Balance at 30 June 2021

Exploration  
& Evaluation
$

710,302
1,795,138

2,505,440
1,856,719
(132,511)

4,229,648

NOTE 11. CURRENT LIABILITIES – TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade payables
Directors' fee accrual
Promissory note – Armada Exploration Limited 
Funds held on behalf of joint venture – Kalahari Metals Limited
Other payables

Refer to note 15 for further information on financial instruments.

Consolidated

2021
$

176,268 
113,000 
532,056 
218,663 
165,979 

1,205,966 

2020
$

683,109 
100,000 
– 
– 
47,744 

830,853 

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Consolidated

2021
Shares

2020
Shares

2021
$

2020
$

Ordinary shares – fully paid

156,649,877

102,970,688

21,237,996 

11,932,725 

Details

Date

Shares

Issue price

Balance
Issue of shares
Issue of shares
Issue of shares
Issue of shares
Shares issued as 
consideration for option  
over Sandiman tenement
Issue of shares*
Issue of IPO shares
Shares issued to acquire 
remaining 20% of Toucan 
Gold Pty Ltd
Cost of capital raised

Balance
Issue of shares
Issue of shares  
– KML acquisition**
Issue of shares
Cost of capital raised

1 July 2019
12 September 2019
9 October 2019
16 October 2019
4 November 2019

36,810,576
6,600,000
993,378
331,126
1,158,941

13 November 2019
31 January 2020
31 January 2020

166,667
750,000
50,000,000

12 May 2020

6,160,000
–

30 June 2020
18 December 2020

102,970,688
1,550,000

12 April 2021
23 April 2021

20,999,214
31,129,975
–

Balance

30 June 2021

156,649,877

$0.0760 
$0.1510 
$0.1510 
$0.1510 

$0.1500 
$0.0000
$0.2000 

$0.1700 
$0.0000

$0.2000 

$0.1950 
$0.1700 
$0.0000

$

815,597
500,285
150,000
50,000
175,000

25,000
1
10,000,000

1,047,200
(830,358)

11,932,725
310,000

4,094,847
5,292,096
(391,672)

21,237,996

* 

** 

 On 20 November 2019 the company issued 750,000 fully paid ordinary shares to Metal Tiger plc (“Metal Tiger”) conditional upon 
Metal Tiger investing at least $2m in the company’s IPO or IPO not taking place prior to 2 September 2020 (or such later date as 
agreed between the parties in writing). The share issue became unconditional on completion of the IPO on 29 January 2020.”

 The above shares were valued based on the market value of the company’s shares on the date of issue because it was not 
possible to reasonably estimate KML’s fair value at time that the investment was made.

Ordinary shares

Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up of the company in 
proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and 
the company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital.

On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll 
each share shall have one vote.

Share buy-back

There is no current on-market share buy-back.

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Capital risk management

The consolidated entity’s objectives when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, 
so that it can provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimum capital 
structure to reduce the cost of capital.

Capital is regarded as total equity, as recognised in the statement of financial position, plus net debt. Net debt is 
calculated as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.

The consolidated entity would look to raise capital when an opportunity to invest in a business or company was seen 
as value adding relative to the current company’s share price at the time of the investment. The consolidated entity is 
not actively pursuing additional investments in the short term as it continues to explore, integrate and grow its existing 
businesses in order to maximise synergies.

The capital risk management policy remains unchanged from the 30 June 2020 Annual Report.

NOTE 13. EQUITY – RESERVES

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income reserve
Share-based payments reserve
Acquisition reserve

Consolidated

2021
$

26,611 
2,165,588 
(1,505,957)

2020
$

31,287 
771,824 
(1,505,957)

686,242 

(702,846)

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income reserve

The reserve is used to recognise increments and decrements in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through 
other comprehensive income.

Share-based payments reserve

The reserve is used to recognise the value of equity benefits provided to employees and directors as part of their 
remuneration, and other parties as part of their compensation for services.

Acquisition reserve

Transactions involving non-controlling interests that do not result in the loss of control for the company are recorded in 
the acquisition reserve. The acquisition reserve records the difference between the value of the non-controlling interest 
and the consideration given or received.

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Movements in each class of reserve during the current and previous financial year are set out below:

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2019
Revaluation – net of tax
Share based payments
Consideration to gain 100% 
ownership of Toucan Gold Pty Ltd
Transfer on gain of 100% 
ownership of Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

Balance at 30 June 2020
Revaluation – net of tax
Share based payments

Balance at 30 June 2021

Acquisition 
reserve
$

Financial assets 
$

–
–
–

(1,575,200)

69,243

(1,505,957)
–
–

(1,505,957)

–
31,287
–

–

–

31,287
(4,676)
–

26,611

Share based 
payments
$

–
–
771,824

–

–

771,824
–
1,393,764

2,165,588

Total
$

–
31,287
771,824

(1,575,200)

69,243

(702,846)
(4,676)
1,393,764

686,242

NOTE 14. EQUITY - DIVIDENDS

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial year. 

NOTE 15. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial risk management objectives

The consolidated entity’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.  
The consolidated entity’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and 
seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the consolidated entity. 

Risk management is carried out by the board. 

Market risk
Foreign currency risk

The consolidated entity is not exposed to any significant foreign currency risk.

The carrying amount of the consolidated entity’s foreign currency denominated financial assets and financial liabilities at 
the reporting date were as follows: 

Consolidated

US dollars

Assets

Liabilities

2021
$

2,827,226

2020
$

–

2021
$

532,056

2020
$

–

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Price risk
The consolidated entity is not exposed to any significant price risk.

Average price increase

Average price decrease

Consolidated – 2021 % change

Effect  
on profit 
before tax

Effect on 
equity

% change

Effect  
on profit 
before tax

Effect on 
equity

US dollars

10% 

(229,517)

(229,517)

10% 

229,517

229,517

Interest rate risk

The consolidated entity is not exposed to significant interest rate risk.

Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the 
consolidated entity. The consolidated entity’s receivable balances relate to GST receivable, joint venture contributions, 
security deposits and a management fee charged to a joint venture partner. The overall credit risk in relation to these is 
not material. The consolidated entity’s cash and cash equivalents are held with highly creditworthy financial institutions 
and represent a low credit risk.

Liquidity risk
Vigilant liquidity risk management requires the consolidated entity to maintain sufficient liquid assets (mainly cash and 
cash equivalents) and available borrowing facilities to be able to pay debts as and when they become due and payable.

The consolidated entity manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves and available borrowing facilities by 
continuously monitoring actual and forecast cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.

Remaining contractual maturities

The following tables detail the consolidated entity’s remaining contractual maturity for its financial liabilities. The tables 
have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the 
financial liabilities are required to be paid. The tables include both interest and principal cash flows disclosed as remaining 
contractual maturities and therefore these totals may differ from their carrying amount in the statement of financial position.

Consolidated – 2021

Non-interest bearing
Trade payables
Other payables

Total non-derivatives

Consolidated – 2020

Non-interest bearing
Trade payables
Other payables

Total non-derivatives

Weighted 
average 
interest rate 
%

1 year or less 
$

Between 1 
and 2 years
$

Between 2 
and 5 years
$

Over 5 years
$

–
–

–
–

176,268
1,029,698

1,205,966

683,109
147,744

830,853

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities
$

176,268
1,029,698

1,205,966

683,109
147,744

830,853

The cash flows in the maturity analysis above are not expected to occur significantly earlier than contractually disclosed 
above. 

Fair value of financial instruments
Unless otherwise stated, the carrying amounts of financial instruments reflect their fair value.

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Fair value hierarchy

The following tables detail the consolidated entity’s assets and liabilities, measured or disclosed at fair value, using  
a three level hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being:

Level 1:  Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access  

at the measurement date

Level 2:  Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either 

directly or indirectly

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

Level 1
$

Level 2 
$

Level 3
$

Total
$

Consolidated – 2021

Assets
Ordinary shares
Options over unlisted  
equity securities

Total assets

Consolidated – 2020
Assets
Ordinary shares

Total assets

80,965

–

80,965

74,236

74,236

–

–

–

–

–

–

223,598

223,598

–

–

80,965

223,598

304,563

74,236

74,236

There were no transfers between levels during the financial year.

Valuation techniques for fair value measurements categorised within  
level 2 and level 3
The options over unlisted equity securities were valued using the Black Scholes method. The fair value of the equity 
security used in the valuation model has been estimated with reference to value of investments made in the investee 
company at the same time that the related options were issued.

The company holds 3,333,333 options over ordinary shares in Armada Exploration Limited. The below inputs have 
inputs have been used in the Black Scholes valuation performed:
 p Volatility – 100%
 p Duration – 2.83 years 
 p Risk free rate – 0.58%
 p Spot price – $0.147
 p Exercise price – $0.299

Level 3 assets 
Movements in level 3 assets during the current and previous financial year are set out below:

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2019

Balance at 30 June 2020
Additions
Fair value movement recognised in profit or loss

Balance at 30 June 2021

Options over 
unlisted securities
$

–

–
234,035
(10,437)

223,598

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NOTE 17. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES
Compensation

The aggregate compensation made to directors and other members of key management personnel of the consolidated 
entity is set out below:

Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share-based payments

Consolidated

2021
$

588,999 
27,360 
1,363,464 

1,979,823 

2020
$

418,333 
9,500 
621,299 

1,049,132 

NOTE 18. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by Ernst &Young, the auditor of 
the company, and its network firms:

Audit services – Ernst & Young
Audit or review of the financial statements

Other assurance services – Ernst & Young
Independent accountant's report

Other services – Ernst & Young
Due diligence
Tax consulting 

Consolidated

2021
$

2020
$

75,000 

65,000 

– 

75,000 

44,000 
24,497 

68,497 

48,000 

113,000 

– 
– 

– 

NOTE 19. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Under the Metal Tiger subscription letter dated 19 November 2019, the company will fully indemnify Metal Tiger for 
any capital gains tax (or other tax) charge that it incurs on the disposal of its Pre-IPO Shares in the company, up to a 
capped aggregate amount of $30,000.

On 4 March 2021 the Company was informed that Western Australian Government, via RevenueWA, is conducting a 
routine review of the Company’s acquisition of 100% of the shares in Toucan Gold Pty Ltd in order to determine whether 
the transactions are liable for landholder duty in Western Australia. The Company engaged valuation experts in performing 
the assessment and does not believe that this matter will result in any material adverse outcome based on information 
currently available and no provision has been made for any potential adverse outcome.

There are no additional commitments or contingent liabilities held by the consolidated entity.

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Consolidated

2021
$

2020
$

Joint venture funding
Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable:

Funding of joint venture

1,723,957 

– 

Under the KML joint venture agreement the company has agreed to fund the above amount over the first 24 months of 
the investment.

NOTE 21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Parent entity

Cobre Limited is the parent entity.

Subsidiaries

Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 23.

Associates

Interests in associates are set out in note 24.

Joint ventures

Interests in joint ventures are set out in note 25.

Key management personnel

Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 17 and the remuneration report included in the 
directors’ report.

Other income:
Management fee charged to joint venture – KML

Consolidated

2021
$

2020
$

25,702 

– 

Payment for goods and services:
Payment for services from those related to key management personnel

22,200 

19,800 

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Receivable from and payable to related parties

The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to transactions with related parties:

Current receivables:
Trade receivables from joint venture – KML

Current payables:
Trade payables to related to key management personnel 
Fees payable to key management personnel
Funds held on behalf of joint venture – Kalahari Metals Limited

Loans to/from related parties

Consolidated

2021
$

25,702 

2,200 
27,999 
218,663 

2020
$

– 

– 
5,000 
– 

The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to loans with related parties:

Non-current receivables:
Contribution to joint venture – Kalahari Metals Limited

Terms and conditions

Consolidated

2021
$

2020
$

61,043 

– 

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

NOTE 22. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION

Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity.

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Loss after income tax

Total comprehensive income

Parent

2021
$

2020
$

(4,719,591)

(3,478,202)

(4,719,591)

(3,478,202)

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Total current assets

Total assets

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

Parent

2021
$

7,991,913 

17,482,081 

821,984 

821,984 

Issued capital
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income reserve
Share-based payments reserve
Accumulated losses

21,237,996 
26,611 
2,165,588 
(6,770,098)

2020
$

7,153,680 

9,326,791 

219,367 

219,367 

11,932,725 
31,287 
771,824 
(3,628,412)

Total equity

16,660,097 

9,107,424 

Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts  
of its subsidiaries

The parent entity had no guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.

Contingent liabilities

The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.

Capital commitments – Property, plant and equipment

The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the consolidated entity, as disclosed in note 1, 
except for the following:

 p Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the parent entity.

NOTE 23. INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in note 1:

Name

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd
Cobre Kalahari Pty Ltd

Principal place of business/
Country of incorporation

Australia
Australia

Ownership interest

2021
%

100.00% 
100.00% 

2020
%

100.00% 
–

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NOTE 24. INTERESTS IN ASSOCIATES

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

Principal place of business/
Country of incorporation

Armada Exploration Limited

Mauritius

Summarised financial information

Summarised statement of financial position
Current assets
Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Summarised statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Expenses
Loss before income tax
Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Ownership interest

2021

18.50% 

2020

–

2021
$

2,158,361
5,814,577

7,972,938

3,255,198

3,255,198

4,717,740

(197,217)
(197,217)
–

(197,217)

Under the share purchase agreement the consolidated entity assumed a liability in relation to a discovery bonus.  
Upon initial recognition this was deemed to have a nominal value and will be reviewed at each reporting period.

NOTE 25. INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES

Interests in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Information relating to joint 
ventures that are material to the consolidated entity are set out below:

Name

Kalahari Metals Ltd

Ownership interest

Principal place of business/
Country of incorporation

UK

2021
%

49.99% 

2020
%

–

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Summarised statement of financial position
Non-current assets

Total assets

Other current liabilities
Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Summarised statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Other expenses

Loss before income tax
Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

2021
$

2,989,202

2,989,202

571,893
417,235

989,128

2,000,074

(57,516)

(57,516)
–

(57,516)

NOTE 26. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

On 27 July 2021, the company announced that it had agreed to invest $1,000,000 in the capital raising announced 
by the company’s largest shareholder, ASX and AIM listed, Metal Tiger plc (MTR). MTR was undertaking a two tranche 
conditional capital raising of $5,000,000 before costs at a placement price of $0.37 per share. On 24 September 2021 
the company paid for this investment.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2021 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect 
the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future 
financial years.

NOTE 27. RECONCILIATION OF LOSS AFTER INCOME TAX TO NET CASH 
USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Loss after income tax benefit for the year

(2,747,597)

(1,988,417)

Consolidated

2021
$

2020
$

Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation
Share of loss – associates
Share of loss – joint ventures
Share-based payments
Non cash income
Income tax benefit on investments
Net fair value loss on derivative financial assets

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables
Increase in other operating assets
Increase in trade and other payables

1,525 
36,485 
28,183 
1,393,764 
– 
(11,405)
10,437 

85,213 
(27,850)
63,645 

172 
– 
– 
631,824 
(42,949)
– 
– 

(77,703)
(20,000)
19,336 

Net cash used in operating activities

(1,167,600)

(1,477,737)

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NOTE 28. NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Share issued to gain 100% ownership of Toucan Gold Pty Ltd
Options issued to lead broker during IPO
Shares issued for investment in Kalahari Metals Limited

Consolidated

2021
$

– 
– 
4,094,847 

4,094,847 

2020
$

1,047,200 
140,000 
– 

1,187,200 

On 12 April 2021, the company issued 20,999,214 fully paid ordinary shares to acquire a 49.99% holding in Kalahari 
Metals Limited. The shares were valued at $0.195 cents a share totalling $4,094,847.

On 12 May 2020, the company acquired the remaining 20% of the issued capital of Toucan Gold Pty Ltd, to increase 
its interest to 100% of Toucan. The consideration was a cash payment of $528,000 plus 6,160,000 fully paid ordinary 
shares valued at $0.17 cents a share totalling $1,047,200.

On 17 January 2020, the lead broker to the company’s capital raising was issued 2,000,000 options over ordinary 
shares. The options expire on 16 January 2023 and have an exercise price of 30 cents.

NOTE 29. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Loss after income tax
Non-controlling interest

Consolidated

2021
$

2020
$

(2,747,597)
– 

(1,988,417)
16,172 

Loss after income tax attributable to the owners of Cobre Limited 

(2,747,597)

(1,972,245)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating  
basic earnings per share

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating  
diluted earnings per share

Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Number

Number

114,286,182

67,210,702

114,286,182

67,210,702

Cents

(2.40)
(2.40)

Cents

(2.93)
(2.93)

At 30 June 2021 the company has 26,749,000 (2020: 15,249,000) options over ordinary shares on issue that were 
excluded in the calculations of diluted earnings per share because there were anti-dilutive. 

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The company issued unlisted options to the directors (or their nominee entities), the company secretary and lead 
manager. Set out below are summaries of options granted:

Consolidated

Outstanding at the beginning of the financial year
Granted

Outstanding at the end of the financial year

Exercisable at the end of the financial year

2021

Grant date

Expiry date

24/09/2019
29/11/2019
17/01/2020
06/04/2021

23/09/2024
23/09/2024
16/01/2023
06/04/2026

Exercise 
price 

$0.2000 
$0.2000 
$0.3000 
$0.3350 

Number of 
options  
2021

15,249,000
11,500,000

26,749,000

24,749,000

Weighted 
average 
exercise price  
2021

$0.2259 
$0.3350 

$0.2655 

$0.2655 

Number of 
options  
2020

–
15,249,000

15,249,000

13,249,000

Weighted 
average 
exercise price  
2020

$0.0000
$0.2259 

$0.2259 

$0.2259 

Balance at the 
start of the 
year

Granted

Exercised

Expired/ 
forfeited/ 
other

Balance at 
the end of the 
year

12,749,000
500,000
2,000,000
–

–
–
–
11,500,000

15,249,000

11,500,000

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

12,749,000
500,000
2,000,000
11,500,000

26,749,000

Weighted average exercise price

$0.2259 

$0.3350 

$0.0000

$0.0000

$0.2655 

2020

Grant date

Expiry date

24/09/2019
29/11/2019
17/01/2020

23/09/2024
23/09/2024
16/01/2023

Exercise 
price 

$0.2000 
$0.2000 
$0.3000 

Balance at the 
start of the 
year

–
–
–

–

Granted

Exercised

12,749,000
500,000
2,000,000

15,249,000

–
–
–

–

Expired/ 
forfeited/ 
other

Balance at 
the end of the 
year

–
–
–

–

12,749,000
500,000
2,000,000

15,249,000

Weighted average exercise price

$0.0000

$0.2259 

$0.0000

$0.0000

$0.2259 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the financial year was 3.76 years 
(2020: 4.08 years).

For the options granted during the current and prior financial year, the valuation model inputs used to determine the fair 
value at the grant date, are as follows:

Grant date

Expiry date

Share price at 
grant date 

Exercise price

Expected 
volatility

Dividend yield

Risk-free 
interest rate

Fair value at 
grant date

24/09/2019
29/11/2019
17/01/2020
06/04/2021

23/09/2024
23/09/2024
16/01/2023
06/04/2026

$0.0758 
$0.1500 
$0.1500 
$0.2350 

$0.2000 
$0.2000 
$0.3000 
$0.3350 

100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
95.00% 

–
–
–
–

0.75% 
0.74% 
1.10% 
0.67% 

$0.045 
$0.104 
$0.070 
$0.121 

A total share based payment expense of $1,393,764 (2020: $631,824) has been recognised during the current 
financial year. In addition options valued at $140,000 have been included as a cost of capital raised in the prior year.

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5.

Directors’ 
declaration

In the directors’ opinion:
 p the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Accounting Standards, 

the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;

 p the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by 

the International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 1 to the financial statements;

 p the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position 

as at 30 June 2021 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and

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

due and payable.

The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors

Martin Holland 
Executive Chairman, Managing Director

27 September 2021

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Sydney  NSW  2000 Australia 
GPO Box 2646 Sydney  NSW  2001 

  Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 
Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 
ey.com/au 

6.

Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Cobre Limited 

Independent 
auditor’s report 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Cobre Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively 
the Group),  which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the 
consolidated  statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and 
the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial report, including 
a summary of significant accounting policies, and the Directors’ declaration. 

200 George Street 
Sydney  NSW  2000 Australia 
GPO Box 2646 Sydney  NSW  2001 

  Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 
Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 
ey.com/au 

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations 
Act 2001, including: 

a)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2021 
and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; and 
Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Cobre Limited 
b)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 
Basis for Opinion 

Opinion 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  Our responsibilities under 
those  standards  are  further  described  in  the  Auditor’s  Responsibilities  for  the  Audit  of  the  Financial 
We have audited the financial report of Cobre Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively 
Report  section  of  our  report.  We  are  independent  of  the  Group  in  accordance  with  the  auditor 
the Group),  which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the 
independence  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  the  ethical  requirements  of  the 
consolidated  statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and 
Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants 
the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial report, including 
(including Independence Standards) (the Code)  that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in 
a summary of significant accounting policies, and the Directors’ declaration. 
Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations 
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
Act 2001, including: 
our opinion. 

a)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2021 
Key Audit Matters 

and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; and 

b)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our 
audit of the financial report of the current year.  These matters were  addressed in the context of our 
Basis for Opinion 
audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a 
separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  Our responsibilities under 
the matter is provided in that context. 
those  standards  are  further  described  in  the  Auditor’s  Responsibilities  for  the  Audit  of  the  Financial 
Report  section  of  our  report.  We  are  independent  of  the  Group  in  accordance  with  the  auditor 
We  have  fulfilled  the  responsibilities  described  in  the  Auditor’s  Responsibilities  for  the  Audit  of  the 
independence  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  the  ethical  requirements  of  the 
Financial Report section of our report, including those in relation to this matter. Accordingly, our audit 
Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants 
included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material 
(including Independence Standards) (the Code)  that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in 
misstatement  of  the  financial  report.  The  results  of  our  audit  procedures,  including  the  procedures 
Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 
performed to address the matter below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying 
financial report. 
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our opinion. 

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audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a 
separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed 
the matter is provided in that context. 

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We  have  fulfilled  the  responsibilities  described  in  the  Auditor’s  Responsibilities  for  the  Audit  of  the 
Financial Report section of our report, including those in relation to this matter. Accordingly, our audit 
included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material 

misstatement  of  the  financial  report.  The  results  of  our  audit  procedures,  including  the  procedures 

performed to address the matter below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying 

financial report. 

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Cobre Limited 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Cobre Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively 

the Group),  which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the 

consolidated  statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and 

the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial report, including 

a summary of significant accounting policies, and the Directors’ declaration. 

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations 
Act 2001, including: 

a)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2021 

and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; and 

b)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR's REPORT 

Basis for Opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  Our responsibilities under 
those  standards  are  further  described  in  the  Auditor’s  Responsibilities  for  the  Audit  of  the  Financial 
Report  section  of  our  report.  We  are  independent  of  the  Group  in  accordance  with  the  auditor 
independence  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  the  ethical  requirements  of  the 
Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants 
(including Independence Standards) (the Code)  that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in 
Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our opinion. 

Carrying Value of Exploration and Evaluation Assets 

Key Audit Matters 

Carrying Value of Exploration and Evaluation Assets 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our 
Why significant 
audit of the financial report of the current year.  These matters were  addressed in the context of our 
The Group’s exploration assets of $4.2m as at 
Our procedures to address the Group’s assessment of 
audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a 
30 June 2021 represent 23% of the total assets 
impairment indicators for exploration assets included: 
separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed 
How our audit addressed the key audit matter 
of the Group (see Note 10).   
the matter is provided in that context. 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Why significant 

and any associated risks.  

and any associated risks.  

  Understanding the current exploration program 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

  Understanding the current exploration program 

Our procedures to address the Group’s assessment of 
impairment indicators for exploration assets included: 

  Considering the Group’s right to explore in the 
relevant exploration area, which included 
  Considering the Group’s intention to carry out 
obtaining and assessing supporting 
significant exploration and evaluation activity in 
documentation such as license agreements. 
the relevant areas of interest, which included an 
assessment of the Group’s cash-flow forecast 
  Considering the Group’s intention to carry out 
models, discussions with senior management 
and Directors as to the intentions and strategy 
of the Group. 

The Group’s exploration assets of $4.2m as at 
Exploration assets are initially recognised at cost 
30 June 2021 represent 23% of the total assets 
We  have  fulfilled  the  responsibilities  described  in  the  Auditor’s  Responsibilities  for  the  Audit  of  the 
and any additional expenditure is capitalised to 
of the Group (see Note 10).   
Financial Report section of our report, including those in relation to this matter. Accordingly, our audit 
  Considering the Group’s right to explore in the 
the exploration asset in accordance with the 
included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material 
relevant exploration area, which included 
Group’s accounting policy as outlined in Note 1. 
Exploration assets are initially recognised at cost 
misstatement  of  the  financial  report.  The  results  of  our  audit  procedures,  including  the  procedures 
obtaining and assessing supporting 
and any additional expenditure is capitalised to 
documentation such as license agreements. 
performed to address the matter below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying 
At each reporting date the Directors’ assess the 
the exploration asset in accordance with the 
financial report. 
Group’s exploration assets for indicators of 
Group’s accounting policy as outlined in Note 1. 
impairment.  The decision as to whether there 
are indicators that require the Group’s 
At each reporting date the Directors’ assess the 
Carrying Value of Exploration and Evaluation Assets 
exploration assets to be assessed for impairment 
Group’s exploration assets for indicators of 
in accordance with Australian Accounting 
impairment.  The decision as to whether there 
Standards involved judgment, including whether, 
Why significant 
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are indicators that require the Group’s 
the rights to tenure for the areas of interest are 
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exploration assets to be assessed for impairment 
The Group’s exploration assets of $4.2m as at 
current, the Group’s ability and intention to 
in accordance with Australian Accounting 
continue to evaluate and develop the area of 
30 June 2021 represent 23% of the total assets 
Standards involved judgment, including whether, 
interest and whether the results of the Group’s 
of the Group (see Note 10).   
the rights to tenure for the areas of interest are 
exploration and evaluation work to date are 
current, the Group’s ability and intention to 
sufficiently progressed for a decision to be made 
Exploration assets are initially recognised at cost 
continue to evaluate and develop the area of 
as to the commercial viability or otherwise of the 
and any additional expenditure is capitalised to 
interest and whether the results of the Group’s 
area of interest.  
the exploration asset in accordance with the 
exploration and evaluation work to date are 
Group’s accounting policy as outlined in Note 1. 
sufficiently progressed for a decision to be made 
We considered this to be a Key Audit Matter due 
as to the commercial viability or otherwise of the 
to the value of the exploration assets relative to 
At each reporting date the Directors’ assess the 
area of interest.  
total assets and the significant judgments 
Group’s exploration assets for indicators of 
involved in the assessment of indicators of 
impairment.  The decision as to whether there 
We considered this to be a Key Audit Matter due 
impairment.   
are indicators that require the Group’s 
to the value of the exploration assets relative to 
exploration assets to be assessed for impairment 
total assets and the significant judgments 
in accordance with Australian Accounting 
involved in the assessment of indicators of 
Standards involved judgment, including whether, 
impairment.   
the rights to tenure for the areas of interest are 
current, the Group’s ability and intention to 
continue to evaluate and develop the area of 
interest and whether the results of the Group’s 
exploration and evaluation work to date are 
sufficiently progressed for a decision to be made 
as to the commercial viability or otherwise of the 
area of interest.  

significant exploration and evaluation activity in 
the relevant areas of interest, which included an 
assessment of the Group’s cash-flow forecast 
Our procedures to address the Group’s assessment of 
models, discussions with senior management 
  Agreeing a sample of costs capitalised for the 
impairment indicators for exploration assets included: 
and Directors as to the intentions and strategy 
period to supporting documentation and 
of the Group. 
considering whether these costs meet the 
  Understanding the current exploration program 
requirements of Australian Accounting 
  Agreeing a sample of costs capitalised for the 
and any associated risks.  
Standards and the Group’s accounting policy. 
period to supporting documentation and 
  Considering the Group’s right to explore in the 
considering whether these costs meet the 
  Assessing whether the methodology used by the 
relevant exploration area, which included 
requirements of Australian Accounting 
Group to identify indicators of impairment met 
obtaining and assessing supporting 
Standards and the Group’s accounting policy. 
the requirements of Australian Accounting 
documentation such as license agreements. 
Standards. 

  Assessing whether the methodology used by the 
  Considering the Group’s intention to carry out 
Group to identify indicators of impairment met 
  Evaluating the adequacy of the related 
significant exploration and evaluation activity in 
the requirements of Australian Accounting 
disclosures in the financial report. 
the relevant areas of interest, which included an 
Standards. 
assessment of the Group’s cash-flow forecast 
models, discussions with senior management 
and Directors as to the intentions and strategy 
of the Group. 

  Agreeing a sample of costs capitalised for the 
period to supporting documentation and 
considering whether these costs meet the 
requirements of Australian Accounting 
Standards and the Group’s accounting policy. 

  Evaluating the adequacy of the related 
disclosures in the financial report. 

We considered this to be a Key Audit Matter due 
to the value of the exploration assets relative to 
total assets and the significant judgments 
involved in the assessment of indicators of 
impairment.   

  Assessing whether the methodology used by the 
Group to identify indicators of impairment met 
the requirements of Australian Accounting 
Standards. 

  Evaluating the adequacy of the related 
disclosures in the financial report. 

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Carrying Value of Exploration and Evaluation Assets 
Information other than the Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report 

Why significant 

and any associated risks.  

and any associated risks.  

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Carrying Value of Exploration and Evaluation Assets 

  Understanding the current exploration program 

  Understanding the current exploration program 

Our procedures to address the Group’s assessment of 
impairment indicators for exploration assets included: 

The  Directors  are  responsible  for  the  other  information.  The  other  information  comprises  the 
Why significant 
information included in the Company’s  2021 Annual Report  but does not include the financial report 
The Group’s exploration assets of $4.2m as at 
Our procedures to address the Group’s assessment of 
and our auditor’s report thereon.  
30 June 2021 represent 23% of the total assets 
impairment indicators for exploration assets included: 
How our audit addressed the key audit matter 
of the Group (see Note 10).   
Our  opinion  on  the  financial  report  does  not  cover  the  other  information  and  we  do  not  and  will  not 
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and 
The Group’s exploration assets of $4.2m as at 
Exploration assets are initially recognised at cost 
30 June 2021 represent 23% of the total assets 
our related assurance opinion. 
and any additional expenditure is capitalised to 
of the Group (see Note 10).   
  Considering the Group’s right to explore in the 
the exploration asset in accordance with the 
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information 
relevant exploration area, which included 
Group’s accounting policy as outlined in Note 1. 
Exploration assets are initially recognised at cost 
and,  in  doing  so,  consider  whether  the  other  information  is  materially  inconsistent  with  the  financial 
obtaining and assessing supporting 
and any additional expenditure is capitalised to 
report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  
documentation such as license agreements. 
  Considering the Group’s right to explore in the 
At each reporting date the Directors’ assess the 
the exploration asset in accordance with the 
relevant exploration area, which included 
  Considering the Group’s intention to carry out 
Group’s exploration assets for indicators of 
Group’s accounting policy as outlined in Note 1. 
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other 
obtaining and assessing supporting 
significant exploration and evaluation activity in 
impairment.  The decision as to whether there 
information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 
documentation such as license agreements. 
the relevant areas of interest, which included an 
are indicators that require the Group’s 
At each reporting date the Directors’ assess the 
exploration assets to be assessed for impairment 
assessment of the Group’s cash-flow forecast 
  Considering the Group’s intention to carry out 
Group’s exploration assets for indicators of 
Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report 
in accordance with Australian Accounting 
models, discussions with senior management 
impairment.  The decision as to whether there 
Standards involved judgment, including whether, 
and Directors as to the intentions and strategy 
are indicators that require the Group’s 
the rights to tenure for the areas of interest are 
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true 
of the Group. 
exploration assets to be assessed for impairment 
current, the Group’s ability and intention to 
and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and 
in accordance with Australian Accounting 
  Agreeing a sample of costs capitalised for the 
continue to evaluate and develop the area of 
for  such  internal  control  as  the  Directors  determine  is  necessary  to  enable  the  preparation  of  the 
Standards involved judgment, including whether, 
period to supporting documentation and 
interest and whether the results of the Group’s 
the rights to tenure for the areas of interest are 
financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to 
considering whether these costs meet the 
exploration and evaluation work to date are 
current, the Group’s ability and intention to 
fraud or error. 
requirements of Australian Accounting 
  Agreeing a sample of costs capitalised for the 
sufficiently progressed for a decision to be made 
continue to evaluate and develop the area of 
Standards and the Group’s accounting policy. 
period to supporting documentation and 
as to the commercial viability or otherwise of the 
interest and whether the results of the Group’s 
In  preparing  the  financial  report,  the  Directors  are  responsible  for  assessing  the  Group’s  ability  to 
area of interest.  
considering whether these costs meet the 
  Assessing whether the methodology used by the 
exploration and evaluation work to date are 
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the 
requirements of Australian Accounting 
Group to identify indicators of impairment met 
sufficiently progressed for a decision to be made 
going  concern  basis  of  accounting  unless  the  Directors  either  intend  to  liquidate  the  Group  or  cease 
We considered this to be a Key Audit Matter due 
Standards and the Group’s accounting policy. 
the requirements of Australian Accounting 
as to the commercial viability or otherwise of the 
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.  
to the value of the exploration assets relative to 
Standards. 
area of interest.  
total assets and the significant judgments 
involved in the assessment of indicators of 
Auditor’s responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 
impairment.   

significant exploration and evaluation activity in 
the relevant areas of interest, which included an 
assessment of the Group’s cash-flow forecast 
models, discussions with senior management 
and Directors as to the intentions and strategy 
of the Group. 

  Assessing whether the methodology used by the 
Group to identify indicators of impairment met 
the requirements of Australian Accounting 
Standards. 

  Evaluating the adequacy of the related 
disclosures in the financial report. 

We considered this to be a Key Audit Matter due 
to the value of the exploration assets relative to 
total assets and the significant judgments 
involved in the assessment of indicators of 
impairment.   

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free 
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes 
our  opinion.   Reasonable assurance  is  a  high  level of  assurance,  but  is not a guarantee that  an audit 
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement 
when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually 
or  in the  aggregate, they could reasonably  be  expected to  influence  the  economic  decisions  of users 
taken on the basis of this financial report. 

  Evaluating the adequacy of the related 
disclosures in the financial report. 

As part of an audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgment 
and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit.  We also: 

• 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to 
fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain 
audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of 
not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting 
from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, 
or the override of internal control. 

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Carrying Value of Exploration and Evaluation Assets 

•  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit 

procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing 
an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Why significant 

Carrying Value of Exploration and Evaluation Assets 

•  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of 

accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Directors. 

Our procedures to address the Group’s assessment of 
impairment indicators for exploration assets included: 
How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

The Group’s exploration assets of $4.2m as at 
30 June 2021 represent 23% of the total assets 
of the Group (see Note 10).   

Why significant 

and any associated risks.  

and any associated risks.  

•  Conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors’ use of the going concern basis of 

  Understanding the current exploration program 

  Understanding the current exploration program 

Our procedures to address the Group’s assessment of 
impairment indicators for exploration assets included: 

The Group’s exploration assets of $4.2m as at 
Exploration assets are initially recognised at cost 
30 June 2021 represent 23% of the total assets 
and any additional expenditure is capitalised to 
of the Group (see Note 10).   
the exploration asset in accordance with the 
Group’s accounting policy as outlined in Note 1. 

accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists 
related to events and conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to 
  Considering the Group’s right to explore in the 
continue as a going concern.  If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are 
relevant exploration area, which included 
required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial 
obtaining and assessing supporting 
report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based 
on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events 
documentation such as license agreements. 
or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. 

•  Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the 
disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and 
events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.  

Exploration assets are initially recognised at cost 
and any additional expenditure is capitalised to 
  Considering the Group’s right to explore in the 
At each reporting date the Directors’ assess the 
the exploration asset in accordance with the 
relevant exploration area, which included 
  Considering the Group’s intention to carry out 
Group’s exploration assets for indicators of 
Group’s accounting policy as outlined in Note 1. 
obtaining and assessing supporting 
significant exploration and evaluation activity in 
impairment.  The decision as to whether there 
documentation such as license agreements. 
the relevant areas of interest, which included an 
are indicators that require the Group’s 
At each reporting date the Directors’ assess the 
exploration assets to be assessed for impairment 
assessment of the Group’s cash-flow forecast 
  Considering the Group’s intention to carry out 
Group’s exploration assets for indicators of 
in accordance with Australian Accounting 
models, discussions with senior management 
impairment.  The decision as to whether there 
Standards involved judgment, including whether, 
and Directors as to the intentions and strategy 
are indicators that require the Group’s 
•  Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities 
the rights to tenure for the areas of interest are 
of the Group. 
exploration assets to be assessed for impairment 
or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are 
current, the Group’s ability and intention to 
in accordance with Australian Accounting 
responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain 
  Agreeing a sample of costs capitalised for the 
continue to evaluate and develop the area of 
Standards involved judgment, including whether, 
solely responsible for our audit opinion. 
period to supporting documentation and 
interest and whether the results of the Group’s 
the rights to tenure for the areas of interest are 
considering whether these costs meet the 
exploration and evaluation work to date are 
current, the Group’s ability and intention to 
We communicate with the Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of 
requirements of Australian Accounting 
  Agreeing a sample of costs capitalised for the 
sufficiently progressed for a decision to be made 
continue to evaluate and develop the area of 
the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we 
Standards and the Group’s accounting policy. 
period to supporting documentation and 
as to the commercial viability or otherwise of the 
interest and whether the results of the Group’s 
identify during our audit.  
area of interest.  
considering whether these costs meet the 
  Assessing whether the methodology used by the 
exploration and evaluation work to date are 
requirements of Australian Accounting 
Group to identify indicators of impairment met 
sufficiently progressed for a decision to be made 
We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements 
We considered this to be a Key Audit Matter due 
Standards and the Group’s accounting policy. 
the requirements of Australian Accounting 
as to the commercial viability or otherwise of the 
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may 
to the value of the exploration assets relative to 
Standards. 
area of interest.  
total assets and the significant judgments 
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate 
involved in the assessment of indicators of 
threats or safeguards applied.  
impairment.   

significant exploration and evaluation activity in 
the relevant areas of interest, which included an 
assessment of the Group’s cash-flow forecast 
models, discussions with senior management 
and Directors as to the intentions and strategy 
of the Group. 

  Assessing whether the methodology used by the 
Group to identify indicators of impairment met 
the requirements of Australian Accounting 
Standards. 

  Evaluating the adequacy of the related 
disclosures in the financial report. 

We considered this to be a Key Audit Matter due 
to the value of the exploration assets relative to 
total assets and the significant judgments 
involved in the assessment of indicators of 
impairment.   

From  the  matters  communicated  to  the  Directors,  we  determine  those  matters  that  were  of  most 
significance  in  the  audit  of  the  financial  report  of  the  current  year  and  are  therefore  the  key  audit 
matters.  We  describe  these  matters  in  our  auditor’s  report  unless  law  or  regulation  precludes  public 
disclosure  about  the  matter  or  when,  in  extremely  rare  circumstances,  we  determine  that  a  matter 
should  not  be  communicated  in  our  report  because  the  adverse  consequences  of  doing  so  would 
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

  Evaluating the adequacy of the related 
disclosures in the financial report. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 13 to 18 of the Directors' report for the 
year ended 30 June 2021.  

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•  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit 

procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing 

an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. 

•  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of 

accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Directors. 

•  Conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors’ use of the going concern basis of 

accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists 

related to events and conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to 

continue as a going concern.  If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are 

required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial 

report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based 

on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events 

or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. 

•  Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the 

disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and 

events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.  

•  Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities 

or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are 

responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain 

solely responsible for our audit opinion. 

We communicate with the Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of 
the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we 
identify during our audit.  

We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements 
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may 
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate 
threats or safeguards applied.  

From  the  matters  communicated  to  the  Directors,  we  determine  those  matters  that  were  of  most 
significance  in  the  audit  of  the  financial  report  of  the  current  year  and  are  therefore  the  key  audit 
matters.  We  describe  these  matters  in  our  auditor’s  report  unless  law  or  regulation  precludes  public 
disclosure  about  the  matter  or  when,  in  extremely  rare  circumstances,  we  determine  that  a  matter 
should  not  be  communicated  in  our  report  because  the  adverse  consequences  of  doing  so  would 
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

Carrying Value of Exploration and Evaluation Assets 
Report on the Remuneration Report 

Why significant 
Opinion on the Remuneration Report 
Carrying Value of Exploration and Evaluation Assets 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

The Group’s exploration assets of $4.2m as at 
Our procedures to address the Group’s assessment of 
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 13 to 18 of the Directors' report for the 
30 June 2021 represent 23% of the total assets 
impairment indicators for exploration assets included: 
How our audit addressed the key audit matter 
year ended 30 June 2021.  
of the Group (see Note 10).   

Why significant 

and any associated risks.  

and any associated risks.  

  Understanding the current exploration program 

  Understanding the current exploration program 

  Considering the Group’s right to explore in the 
relevant exploration area, which included 
obtaining and assessing supporting 
documentation such as license agreements. 

The Group’s exploration assets of $4.2m as at 
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Cobre Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, complies 
Exploration assets are initially recognised at cost 
30 June 2021 represent 23% of the total assets 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 
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and any additional expenditure is capitalised to 
of the Group (see Note 10).   
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 
the exploration asset in accordance with the 
Responsibilities 
Group’s accounting policy as outlined in Note 1. 

Our procedures to address the Group’s assessment of 
impairment indicators for exploration assets included: 

  Considering the Group’s right to explore in the 
relevant exploration area, which included 
  Considering the Group’s intention to carry out 
obtaining and assessing supporting 
significant exploration and evaluation activity in 
documentation such as license agreements. 
the relevant areas of interest, which included an 
assessment of the Group’s cash-flow forecast 
  Considering the Group’s intention to carry out 
models, discussions with senior management 
and Directors as to the intentions and strategy 
of the Group. 

Exploration assets are initially recognised at cost 
and any additional expenditure is capitalised to 
At each reporting date the Directors’ assess the 
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the 
the exploration asset in accordance with the 
Group’s exploration assets for indicators of 
Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our 
Group’s accounting policy as outlined in Note 1. 
impairment.  The decision as to whether there 
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in 
are indicators that require the Group’s 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 
At each reporting date the Directors’ assess the 
exploration assets to be assessed for impairment 
Group’s exploration assets for indicators of 
in accordance with Australian Accounting 
impairment.  The decision as to whether there 
Standards involved judgment, including whether, 
are indicators that require the Group’s 
the rights to tenure for the areas of interest are 
exploration assets to be assessed for impairment 
current, the Group’s ability and intention to 
in accordance with Australian Accounting 
continue to evaluate and develop the area of 
Standards involved judgment, including whether, 
interest and whether the results of the Group’s 
the rights to tenure for the areas of interest are 
exploration and evaluation work to date are 
current, the Group’s ability and intention to 
Ernst & Young 
sufficiently progressed for a decision to be made 
continue to evaluate and develop the area of 
as to the commercial viability or otherwise of the 
interest and whether the results of the Group’s 
area of interest.  
exploration and evaluation work to date are 
sufficiently progressed for a decision to be made 
as to the commercial viability or otherwise of the 
area of interest.  

  Agreeing a sample of costs capitalised for the 
period to supporting documentation and 
considering whether these costs meet the 
requirements of Australian Accounting 
  Agreeing a sample of costs capitalised for the 
Standards and the Group’s accounting policy. 
period to supporting documentation and 
considering whether these costs meet the 
  Assessing whether the methodology used by the 
requirements of Australian Accounting 
Group to identify indicators of impairment met 
Standards and the Group’s accounting policy. 
the requirements of Australian Accounting 
Standards. 

significant exploration and evaluation activity in 
the relevant areas of interest, which included an 
assessment of the Group’s cash-flow forecast 
models, discussions with senior management 
and Directors as to the intentions and strategy 
of the Group. 

We considered this to be a Key Audit Matter due 
to the value of the exploration assets relative to 
total assets and the significant judgments 
Ryan Fisk 
involved in the assessment of indicators of 
Partner 
impairment.   
Sydney  
27 September 2021 

We considered this to be a Key Audit Matter due 
to the value of the exploration assets relative to 
total assets and the significant judgments 
involved in the assessment of indicators of 
impairment.   

  Evaluating the adequacy of the related 
disclosures in the financial report. 

  Assessing whether the methodology used by the 
Group to identify indicators of impairment met 
the requirements of Australian Accounting 
Standards. 

  Evaluating the adequacy of the related 
disclosures in the financial report. 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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ASX Additional  
Information

Additional information required pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 4.10 and not disclosed elsewhere in this report is set out 
below. The information is effective as at 7 September, 2021.

INFORMATION PURSUANT TO LISTING RULE 4.10.19

Over the whole of the reporting period between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021 and to the date of this Annual Report, 
the Company used its cash and assets in a form readily convertible to cash that it had at the time of admission in a 
way consistent with its business objectives.

INFORMATION PURSUANT TO LISTING RULE 5.20
Perrinvale Project

The Perrinvale Project is based on a large conterminous group of ten exploration licenses held by Toucan Gold Pty Ltd, 
a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobre. The Perrinvale tenements total 408km2 in size.

Tenement/ 
Application

E29/1017

E29/929-I

E29/938-I

E29/946-I

E29/986

E29/987

E29/988

E29/989

E29/990

Holder/ Applicant

Shares

Grant Date

Expiry Date

Area1 

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

4 Jan2018

3 Jan 2023

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

25 Aug 2015

24 Aug 2024

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

8 Jul 2015

7 Jul 2025

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

18 Aug 2015

17 Aug 2025

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

11 Oct 2017

10 Oct 2022

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

19 Sep 2017

18 Sep 2022

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

19 Sep 2017

18 Sep 2022

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

19 Sep 2017

18 Sep 2022

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

19 Sep 2017

18 Sep 2022

18BL

32BL

21BL

5BL

20BL

7BL

1BL

3BL

9BL

E29/1106

Toucan Gold Pty Ltd

100/100

14 May 2021

13 May 2026

20BL

1  BL = Blocks

The above table is the tenement schedule for Toucan Gold Pty Ltd. All Perrinvale tenements are 100% owned by 
Toucan Gold, however FMG Resources Pty Ltd retains a 2% net smelter royalty on any future metal production from  
3 tenements E29/929, 938 and 946.

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Mt Sandiman Project

The Mt Sandiman Project is based on a single tenement (E09/2316) totalling 202km2 in size. Cobre does not hold a direct 
interest in the tenement which is subject to a farm-in agreement with GTTS Generations Pty Ltd dated 13 November 2019 
(refer farm-in agreement summary in section 10.8 of the Company’s Prospectus dated 6 December 2019).

Tenement/ 
Application

Holder/ Applicant

Shares

Grant Date

Expiry Date

E09/2316

GTTS Generations Pty Ltd

100/100

9 Aug 2019

8 Aug 2024

Area1 

65BL

1  BL = Blocks

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Company’s Corporate Governance Statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 can be found at:  
https://www.cobre.com.au/corporate-governance/.

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

The names of substantial shareholders in Cobre Ltd and the number of equity securities to which each substantial 
shareholder and their associates have a relevant interest, as disclosed in substantial shareholder notices given to 
Cobre Ltd, are set out below.

Name of Substantial Holder within the meaning 
of section 671B of the Corporations Act

Date

Number of Shares in which 
the substantial holder 
holds a relevant interest

% of total 
shares on 
issue

Metal Tiger PLC

28 April 2021

20,900,000

Holland International Pty Ltd 

28 April 2021

11,024,384

Resource Assets Pty Ltd

12 April 2021

8,113,269

16.602%

 6.718%

6.46%

NUMBER OF HOLDERS OF EACH CLASS OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Category

Fully Paid Ordinary Shares

Options exercisable at $0.20 expiring 24 September 2024 (not quoted on ASX)

Options exercisable at $0.30 expiring 31 January 2023 (not quoted on ASX)

Options exercisable at $0.335 expiring 6 April 2026 (not quoted on ASX)

Number of Holders

565

6

4

5

VOTING RIGHTS

Shareholder voting rights are summarised within section 11.2 on page 226 of the Company’s Prospectus dated 
6 December 2019 and paragraph 34 of the Company’s Constitution both lodged with the ASX on 29 January 2020.

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Range

Total Holders

Shares

% of Shares

100,001 and Over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

155

233

93

68

16

565

145,279,974

10,305,462

815,380

246,609

2,452

92.740

6.580

0.520

0.160

0.000

156,649,877

100.000

UNMARKETABLE PARCELS

There are 48 shareholders with an unmarketable parcel of shares being a holding of less than 3,572 shares each for 
a combined total of 86,153 shares. This is based on a closing price of $0.15 per share as at 6 September, 2021 and 
represents 0.055% of the shares on issue on that day.

TOP 20 SHAREHOLDERS 

Category

METAL TIGER PLC

HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD 

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

RESOURCE ASSETS PTY LTD

MONTCAP PTY LTD

MR BERNARD AYLWARD 

SISSIAN INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD 

LUKE ROBERT BRYAN

ADAM MICHAEL WOOLDRIDGE

RED PROJECTS LIMITED

PS SUPER NOMINEE PTY LTD 

MR YULIANG FAN

BROJO INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 

Number of 
Shares

% of 
Shares

26,006,963

16.602%

11,024,384

7.037%

9,267,676

5.916%

8,113,269

5.179%

6,871,459

4.387%

5,408,846

3.453%

4,799,052

3.064%

4,763,128

3.041%

4,763,128

3.041%

3,771,043

2.407%

2,806,736

1.792%

2,600,000

1.660%

2,375,250

1.516%

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 

2,005,596

1.280%

MR GRANT WILLIAM PETER REYNOLDS

MR PHILIP JOHN CAWOOD

KYRIACO BARBER PTY LTD

ZERO NOMINEES PTY LTD

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD SIX SIS LTD 

ANNA CARINA PTY LTD 

Total Top 20 

Total Balance of Holders 

Total Shares

2,000,000

1.277%

1,800,000

1.149%

1,800,000

1.149%

1,617,005

1.032%

1,607,439

1.026%

1,493,523

0.953%

104,894,497

66.961%

51,755,380

33.039%

156,649,877

100.00%

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ESCROWED SECURITIES

Category

Shares 

Shares

Shares 

Number

ASX or 
Voluntary

End of  
Escrow Period

36,711,947

ASX

31 January 2022

22,052,251

Voluntary

31 January 2022

5,106,963

Voluntary

11 April 2022

Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.20 expiring 24 September 2024

13,012,000

Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.30 expiring 31 January 2023

2,000,000

ASX

ASX

31 January 2022

31 January 2022

UNQUOTED SECURITIES

Category

Number of Units

Number of Holders

Options exercisable at $0.20 expiring 24 September 2024

Options exercisable at $0.30 expiring 31 January 2023

Options exercisable at $0.335 expiring 6 April 2026 

13,249,000

2,000,000

11,500,000

6

4

5

Distribution of Optionholders – exercisable at $0.20 expiring 24 September 2024

Holding Ranges

Holders

Total Units

Percentage

100,001 and Over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

6

0

0

0

0

6

13,249,000

100.00%

0

0

0

0

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

13,249,000

100.00%

Optionholders with more than 20% of the Class of Options:

Name

Holland International Pty Ltd 

Sissian International Pty Ltd 

Number

6,525,000

3,337,000

Percentage

49.25%

25.18%

Distribution of Optionholders – exercisable at $0.30 expiring 31 January 2023:

Holding Ranges

Holders

Total Units

Percentage

4

0

0

0

0

4

2,000,000

100.00%

0

0

0

0

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

2,000,000

100.00%

100,001 and Over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

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Name

Sternship Advisers Pty Ltd

Mr Robert Anthony Hamilton 

Number

1,000,000

525,000

Percentage

50.00%

26.25%

Distribution of Optionholders – exercisable at $0.335 expiring 6 April 2026:

Holding Ranges

Holders

Total Units

Percentage

100,001 and Over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

5

0

0

0

0

5

11,500,000

100.00%

0

0

0

0

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

11,500,000

100.00%

Optionholders with more than 20% of the Class of Options:

Name

Holland International Pty Ltd 

Sissian International Pty Ltd 

Number

6,650,000

3,100,000

Percentage

57.82%

26.95%

BUY-BACK

There is no current on-market buy back.

The Company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the code ‘CBE’.

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(02) 9048 8856 
www.cobre.com.au