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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Corporate Directory ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Directors’ Report ........................................................................................................................................... 4-14
Auditor’s Independence Declaration ................................................................................................................. 15
Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income .............................................. 16
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position .................................................................................................. 17
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ........................................................................................................... 18
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ................................................................................................. 19
Notes to the Financial Statements .............................................................................................................. 20-42
Directors’ Declaration ....................................................................................................................................... 43
Independent Auditor’s Report ..................................................................................................................... 44-48
Corporate Governance ............................................................................................................................... 49-52
Additional Shareholder Information ............................................................................................................ 53-57
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
DIRECTORS
Andrej K. Karpinski (Executive Chairman)
Rodney H.J. Skeet (Non-Executive Director)
Daniel A. Smetana (Non-Executive Director)
Anthony G Wills (Non-Executive Director)
COMPANY SECRETARY
Andrej K. Karpinski
REGISTERED & PRINCIPAL OFFICE
20 Prowse Street
West Perth WA 6005
Telephone: (08) 9474 6166
Facsimile: (08) 9322 6333
E-mail: information@korabresources.com.au
Website: www.korabresources.com.au
AUDITORS
HLB Mann Judd
Level 4
130 Stirling Street
Perth WA 6000
SHARE REGISTRY
Link Market Services Limited
Level 12, QV1 Building
250 St Georges Terrace
Perth, WA 6000
Telephone: 1300 554 474
International Telephone: +61 2 8280 7761
Facsimile: (02) 9287 0303
Email: registrars@linkmarketservices.com.au
SECURITIES EXCHANGE LISTING
Securities of Korab Resources Limited are listed on ASX Limited
(securities code KOR: shares)
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The directors present their report together with the financial report of the consolidated entity, being Korab
Resources Limited (“Korab” or “Company”) and its subsidiaries (“consolidated entity” or “Group”), at the end
of and for the year ended 30 June 2018. Korab Resources Limited is a listed public company incorporated
and domiciled in Australia.
(LOSS) FOR THE YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE PARENT
Annual loss after taxation ($ millions)
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share)
2018
(0.491)
(0.17)
2017
(0.602)
(0.26)
2016
(1.107)
(0.56)
DIRECTORS
The names and details of the Company’s Directors in office at any time during the financial year and up to
the date of this report are as follows. Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated.
Andrej K. Karpinski, FAICD, F Fin (Executive Chairman)
Appointed April 1998
Responsibilities:
Mr. Karpinski has responsibilities for business development, all capital raisings,
investor relations, ASX liaison, risk identification and management, strategic direction
and financial management of the Company, performance evaluations and corporate
governance.
Qualifications:
Mr. Karpinski’s background is in mining, investment banking, commodities trading and
funds management. He has held senior positions with Australian and international
companies operating in mining and exploration, oil and gas, corporate finance,
commodities trading and funds management. He brings to the Company his network of
Australian and international contacts within the resources and securities sectors, his
administrative skills and his expertise in project evaluation and sourcing, financial risk
management, treasury management, project financing and resources banking. Mr.
Karpinski is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the
Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Professional Member of the Society of
Petroleum Engineers. Mr. Karpinski is the founder of Korab Resources Limited and he
has been its Executive Chairman since March 1998 when the Company was
incorporated.
Other Directorships: During the past three years Mr Karpinski has not held any other listed company
directorships. Mr Karpinski is a Director of unlisted public company Polymetallica
Minerals Limited (formerly Uranium Australia Limited).
Rodney H. J. Skeet (Non-Executive Director)
Appointed November 2002
Responsibilities:
Mr. Skeet contributes his resources financing skills as well as his investment banking
and resources sector contacts.
Qualifications:
Mr. Skeet’s background is in commodities financing and investment banking. During
his career spanning 39 years he has held senior positions with financial institutions in
the UK and USA including Phillip & Lion, IndoSuez, Credit Agricole, Rudolf Wolf and
Brody White, Inc. His most recent position was as vice president with Dean Witter-
Morgan Stanley Group in New York. He brings to the Company his broad network of
international contacts within resources and securities sectors and his expertise in
resources financing.
Other Directorships: During the past three years Mr Skeet has not held any other listed company
directorships. Mr Skeet is a director of unlisted public company Polymetallica Minerals
Limited (formerly Uranium Australia Limited).
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Daniel A. Smetana (Non-Executive Director)
Appointed 28 October 2013
Responsibilities:
Mr. Smetana contributes his corporate governance experience and his strategic
planning expertise.
Qualifications:
Mr. Smetana has been Chairman of ASX listed Joyce Corporation Ltd since 1984.
He is also the Chairman of Bedshed Franchising Pty Ltd. He is a past President
of the Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention and remains a Director. He is a
Director of Polymetallica Minerals Ltd, a Director of St John of God Foundation and
Chairman of the St John of God Comprehensive Cancer Centre Fundraising
Committee.
His past board memberships include: Director of Edge Employment Solutions Inc,
Deputy Chairman of Youth Focus Inc (1998 - 2007), Deputy Chairman Western
Power Corporation and Chairman of its Finance Committee until 2003, Chairman
and National Councillor of the Defence Reserves Support Council - WA (1997 -
2006), Director of WA Symphony Orchestra until 2003. Vice President and
Councillor of the WA Federation of Police and Community Youth Centres (Inc.)
Mr Smetana, Dip Comm, is a Fellow of CPA Australia, a Fellow of Australian Institute
of Management and a Fellow of Australian Institute of Company Directors.
His awards include 2003 Centenary Medal for Service to Commerce and Community,
2007 Ian Chisholm Award for Distinguished Service to Occupational Health and
Safety, 1998 WA Business Executive of the Year Award.
Other Directorships: During the past three years Mr Smetana has been Chairman of ASX listed Joyce
Corporation Ltd.
Anthony G Wills (Non-Executive Director)
Appointed 1 May 2015
Responsibilities:
Mr. Wills brings to the Company experience in strategic planning, operations, security
and risk management, communications, public relations and foreign affairs gained over
his 30-year career.
Qualifications:
Mr. Wills’ background is in defence and finance. Mr Wills has for the last 15 years
been involved in the finance industry. Prior to that he served for 20 years in the
Australian Defence Force, including 10 years in the Specials Forces serving with the
SAS Regiment. Mr. Wills also brings to the Company his extensive network of
Australian and overseas contacts established through his involvement with the United
Nations and its various missions. Mr Wills is a member of the Australian Institute of
Company Directors and a senior associate of the Financials Services Institute of
Australasia. Mr. Wills continues his longstanding involvement with the SAS Regiment
through his ongoing work for the SAS Resources Fund.
Other Directorships: During the past three years Mr Wills has not held any other listed company
directorships.
COMPANY SECRETARY
Mr Andrej K. Karpinski was appointed Company Secretary in March 1998. Mr Karpinski (FAICD, F Fin) has a
number of years’ experience in the position of Company Secretary.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2018
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of the consolidated entity during the year was mineral exploration and the evaluation of
mineral properties. There were no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the financial
year.
DIVIDENDS PAID OR RECOMMENDED
No dividends were paid during the year and the directors do not recommend payment of a dividend in
respect of the reporting period (2017: Nil).
OPERATING RESULTS
The loss of the consolidated entity after providing for income tax amounted to $490,813 (2017 loss:
$602,135) primarily related to corporate compliance and administration costs of $609,026 (2017: $746,759).
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Likely future developments in the operations of the Company are referred to in the Directors’ Report. The
directors are of the opinion that further information as to likely developments in the operations of the
consolidated entity would prejudice the interests of the consolidated entity and accordingly it has not been
included.
PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY
No person has applied for leave to the Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in
any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the
Company for all or any part of those proceedings. The Company was not a party to any such proceedings
during the year.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Winchester Magnesium Carbonate Project and Batchelor Polymetallic Project
During the year Korab Group continued the work on the Winchester project. The magnesium carbonate
market continued to strengthen, with prices for raw magnesite and for magnesia products climbing through
the period. Closures of magnesite mines and magnesia plants in China have led to a significant shortage of
raw and intermediate materials and their prices continue to appreciate. Based on the information emerging
from China’s main producing regions, this situation is expected to continue well into 2021.
On 8 November 2017 Korab reported that it had executed a non-binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) with the
operator and manager of Darwin Port. The HoA envisages exporting of 500,000tpa of magnesite rock
through Darwin Port East Arm Wharf and includes sub-leasing of the land, access to various port facilities,
and use of loaders, and other equipment. The HoA provides the basis for the final port agreement which will
allow for exporting the magnesium carbonate rock through Darwin.
On 17 November 2017 Korab reported that it had commenced an update of the Winchester pre-feasibility
study (PFS) to assess how (and if) its results would be affected by:
1. Recent sharp increase in global magnesium carbonate prices
2. Data received from end users, shipping agents, Port of Darwin, and other parties
3. Potential changes to open pit contours
4. Potential changes to mine layout
As noted in this report, Korab has been in discussion with several end users of magnesium carbonate rock
regarding long term sales and offtakes. These discussions have provided Korab with significant amount of
new and useful information. Korab has also been in discussions with shipping agents, Port of Darwin, and
other parties, including mining engineers, quarry operators, relevant regulatory bodies, and other
stakeholders.
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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Korab has also been working on evaluating various options for the quarry layout, pit design, and other
aspects of the operation with the view to maximising the early income stream whilst at the same time
reducing capital/ start-up costs (CAPEX), and working capital requirements. Consequently, and also as part
of the “notice-of-intent-to-mine” progression, Korab has commenced update of the Winchester PFS to
assess what impact (if any) potential changes to the above parameters may have on the economics of
Winchester quarry, its EBITDA, NPV, IRR, CAPEX, and working capital needs.
Korab and its advisors continued to work with Chinese counterparts on the funding documentation for the
development of the magnesium carbonate quarry at Winchester. The funding is to be provided by way of an
equity injection into the (currently) wholly owned Korab’s subsidiary AusMag Pty Ltd. Given the improved
economics occurring in the magnesite and magnesium oxide space Korab requested and other parties
agreed to await completion of the Winchester PFS update with the view to utilising the results of the updated
PFS as amended basis for the proposed funding and operational structure.
During the reporting period Korab’s wholly owned subsidiary AusMag Pty Ltd continued discussions with
potential funders for the Winchester project regarding the documentation for the funding, and the operations
of the project once it has commenced development. Under the agreement reached during the prior reporting
period the potential funders are to provide up to $6 million in exchange for equity in AusMag Pty Ltd. The
development cost of the Winchester magnesium carbonate mine has been estimated at $4 million with the
remaining $2 million to be used for mine working capital and other project and development related
expenditure. The funding agreement was conditional upon Korab securing additional offtake agreements for
the magnesium carbonate rock. At the time of this report Korab has not yet secured additional offtakes,
however, neither Korab nor the potential funders have terminated the agreement.
Between 22 July 2016 and 26 July 2016 the Company issued 2,257,461 fully paid ordinary shares at an
issue price of $0.05 per share to Mr. Wang under agreement under which Mr. Wang was to subscribe for
10,000,000 Korab shares at 5 cent each which was entered into during the previous reporting period. On 30
August 2016 the Company issued 3,157,935 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.05 per share
to Mr. Wang under this agreement. On 6 September 2016 Korab agreed to extend to 31 October 2016 the
time for payment of the last tranche of the funds due under the placement and amend the placement price to
the higher of (i) a 20% discount to a volume weighted average share price of the Company’s shares
calculated over five days on which the shares have traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
immediately preceding the receipt of the last tranche of the funds by Korab, or (ii) 4 cents per share. The
time for payment of the remaining tranche of the funds due under the placement was subsequently extended
to 30 November 2016, then 10 January 2017, then 28 February 2017, and then 20 March 2017. Korab is in
discussion with Mr. Wang regarding the timetable for completion of the remaining tranche but no extension
date has been agreed yet.
The main sectors where magnesium oxide is used include: refractory bricks which are used to line steel and
iron furnaces; production of flame retardants; production of fire resistant and moisture resistant building
materials like mag-wall, MgO board and mag-cement; production of magnesium alloys used extensively in
cars, airplanes, tanks, APC-s and other defence equipment; hydrometallurgy (primarily for nickel and cobalt
production); water purification and soil treatment and feedstock. Experts expect that the market for
magnesium carbonate will continue to expand due to the growth in all these sectors. However the potential
game changer is the recent development of magnesium-ion batteries which have 8 to 12 times greater
capacity than lithium-ion batteries and can be charged in as little as 36 minutes. Magnesium-ion battery's
charge/discharge efficiency is 5 times higher than a lithium-ion battery. Another advantage of magnesium-
ion batteries is their ability to perform at temperatures as low as -30°C and as high as +55°C whereas
lithium-ion batteries cease to function at around -15°C. An additional benefit of magnesium-ion batteries is
that they do not use graphite and consequently are not dependant on supply of this relatively expensive
material.
During the period Korab successfully completed the first stage of the drilling program at the Batchelor
polymetallic project, targeting cobalt/copper/gold and zinc/lead/silver mineralisation. On 31 October 2017,
Korab released encouraging preliminary results of the assays completed on the 6 meter composite samples
from 10 reverse circulation holes drilled at 2 of the 24 prospects which Korab plans to test. Anomalous
intervals of silver, lead, gold, copper, cobalt, and antimony were intercepted at prospect P16221. Anomalous
intervals of gold, cobalt, and copper were intercepted at prospect P225. Intervals of copper and cobalt
anomalism were wider than anticipated or predicted by historical exploration data.
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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (continued)
On 28 November 2017, Korab reported discovery of anomalous scandium, and manganese in 8 of the 10
RC holes drilled at Batchelor. Elevated scandium was present over wide intervals. Drill hole KORC17-023
averaged 39g/t scandium over 90 meters interval from 6 meters depth and drill hole KORC17-022 averaged
39g/t scandium over 54 meters interval from 6m depth. Scandium was accompanied by elevated
manganese. Drill hole KORC17-015 averaged 1.65% manganese over 12 meters from 48 meters including
2.47% manganese over 6 meters from 48 meters depth. Drill hole KORC17-018 averaged 1.58%
manganese over 12 meters from 30 meters depth including 2.46% manganese over 6 meters from 36
meters depth. These drill holes had scandium and manganese grades comparable to the average scandium
(33.4g/t Sc) and manganese (0.55% Mn) grades estimated at Ardea Resources’ (ASX: ARL) Black Range
cobalt-nickel deposit.
On 19 December 2017 and on 4 January 2018 Korab reported that assays from the single meter samples
from Batchelor drilling confirmed high grade cobalt, as well as silver, scandium, manganese, and lead at
Batchelor. Assay results also confirmed presence of gold, copper, nickel, platinum, and palladium as
accessory metals. Drilled grades, with grades up to 1490 ppm Co (0.15%), 0.5g.t Au and 0.3% Cu confirmed
historical cobalt grades reported on 10 February 2017 (“Cobalt at Korab's Batchelor project & drilling
program”). Multiple holes reported cobalt, copper, scandium, gold, and manganese mineralisation. Scandium
intercepts coincided with titanium. Cobalt intercepts coincided primarily with gold, copper, platinum and
palladium. Of special significance were platinum and palladium anomalies coinciding with gold, copper, and
nickel. Of further interest was reported high grade silver (120g/t Ag), together with lead (3.32% Pb), gold,
platinum, and palladium in another drillhole. Manganese above 1% Mn was reported in multiple drillholes,
ranging as high as 5.25% Mn.
On 7 March 2018 Korab reported results from the feasibility study update assessing capital expenditure and
operating cost of the Winchester project. This study assessed capital (CAPEX) and operating costs (OPEX)
of Winchester project supplying a direct shipping ore crushed on site to average 25mm and screened to
separate fines (minus 6mm).
On 21 March 2018 Korab reported results from the expanded feasibility study update which included the
estimates of revenues and various additional material costs such as haulage, port charges, interest, debt
repayment, royalties, overheads, etc. evaluated the economics of Winchester quarry assuming its
development as a direct shipping ore (DSO) operation. Inclusion of additional information allowed estimation
of earnings and net present value of the project.
On 26 March 2018, Korab reported that it has commenced a review of its operations and projects located in
Western Australia, and Ukraine. The aim of this review of operations and projects was a potential divestment
of the other projects to allow Korab to concentrate on the Winchester magnesium carbonate deposit and the
related mineral assets in the Northern Territory. The options being considered included joint ventures, and/or
partial, or outright sale
On 17 April 2018 Korab reported that it has decided to fast track the development of the Winchester
magnesium carbonate project and to add Geolsec phosphate project to the projects being reviewed for
potential divestment.
During the year Korab met with various processors, end users, trading houses, logistics companies,
refractories makers, etc. to discuss offtakes and sales of the raw material from the Winchester project. Korab
received strong interest from multiple parties regarding potential sales of the unprocessed magnesium
carbonate rock (DSO) as well as caustic calcined magnesia (CCM) and dead burned magnesia (DBM).
Geolsec Phosphate Rock Project
On 25 October 2017, Korab announced that it has cleared another hurdle to commercialisation of phosphate
rock. Korab Group received a request to provide sample of phosphate rock from Geolsec Project for final
grindability tests following a long term test-work program completed to date by a major chemical fertiliser
producer (CFP). Following on the positive results of multiple tests run by this CFP on the rock already
supplied (including most recently - the reactivity tests), Korab has provided the final sample of the rock in
granule size in which this rock is to be ultimately supplied on a commercial basis for grindability tests.
Results of this test were positive as well. During the period Korab has received a proposal from a third party
seeking to lease the Geolsec project to quarry the phosphate rock for export.
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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Pilbara Gold and Lithium Project
On 18 October 2017, and 31 October 2017 Korab announced that it has applied for 9 Pilbara exploration
licenses. Pilbara portfolio consists of exploration licence applications E47/3902, E47/3903, E45/5047,
E46/1212, E46/1211, E47/3866, E47/3863, E47/3864, and E47/3865 covering approximately 315 square
kilometres, and providing Korab with a good entry point into the Pilbara.
Mt. Elephant Gold and Copper Project
During the year Korab continued exploration of the project. No material exploration results were generated.
During the year Korab continued discussion with potential buyers of this project.
Corporate
On 10 November 2017 Korab issued 8,642,712 ordinary shares to exempt investors at 2.8 cents each for
working capital, exploration, and debt reduction.
On 19 March 2018 Korab issued 2,500,000 ordinary shares to exempt investors at 2.9 cents each for
working capital and debt reduction.
On 23 April 2018 Korab issued 4,000,000 ordinary shares to exempt investors at 5 cents each for expenses
associated with Winchester magnesium carbonate quarry Mine Management Plan, debt funding, offtakes,
general operating expenses, and reduction of liabilities.
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
At the date of this report, the relevant interests of the directors in securities of the Company are as follows:
Name
Ordinary shares Options over ordinary shares
Andrej K. Karpinski
Rodney H.J. Skeet
Daniel A. Smetana
Anthony G Wills
59,734,739
569,238
951,407
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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The Group has a policy of complying with or exceeding its environmental performance obligations. The
Board believes that the Company has adequate systems in place for the management of its environmental
requirements. The Group aims to ensure the appropriate standard of environmental care is achieved, and in
doing so, that it is aware of and is in compliance with all environmental legislation. The directors of the
Group are not aware of any breach of environmental legislation for the financial year under review.
IDENTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The independent directors are identified in the Corporate Governance Statement section of this Financial
Report as set out on pages 49 to 52.
MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
The number of directors' meetings held during the financial year for each director who held office during the
financial year and the number of meetings attended by each director is as follows:
Director
Andrej K. Karpinski
Anthony G Wills
Rodney H.J. Skeet
Daniel A. Smetana
Number eligible to
attend
12
12
12
12
9
Meetings
attended
12
12
2
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
SHARE OPTIONS
Shares under option
The following is the movement during the period in options over shares in the Company.
Expiry
date
28/11/17
Exercise
price
$0.10
Number
01/07/17
4,000,000
Issued
-
Expired
(4,000,000)
Exercised
-
Number
30/06/18
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No options have been granted since the end of the reporting period. There have been no options exercised
since the end of the reporting period. During the reporting period there was no forfeiture or vesting of options
granted in previous periods.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On 25 July 2018 the Company announced that subsidiaries Australian Copper Pty Ltd and Australian
Copper Holdings Pty Ltd (together “Auscopper”) had executed a term sheet with a third party for the third
party to acquire an option to purchase the Mt. Elephant Project (“Project”) located in Western Australia. The
term sheet is binding upon the parties but is subject to shareholder approval, if required under the ASX
Listing Rules, and the third party being admitted to the official list of the ASX. The third party will pay
Auscopper a $50,000 option fee to acquire an option to purchase the Project. The option term will be 9
months from 21 July 2018. Upon exercise of the option the consideration for the Project will be $500,000
payable in ordinary shares of the third party. Australian Copper Holdings Pty Ltd will be responsible for
defending the forfeiture action in respect of one of the Project tenements. Should it be forfeited the third
party will have 30 days to decide if it wants to terminate the option. In this event Auscopper will refund the
third party the $50,000 option fee plus 50% of the exploration expenditure, tenement rent, and local
government rates paid for by the third party in respect of the Project.
On 25 July Company announced that its subsidiary Geolsec Phosphate Operations Pty Ltd signed an
agreement with a third party (the “Miner”) for the Miner to sub-lease the Geolsec phosphate deposit located
in the Northern Territory for a fixed monthly fee plus a royalty. The terms of the transaction are as follows:
In exchange to having the rights to quarry the phosphate rock, and explore the Geolsec tenement (the
“Tenement”) for additional phosphate rock, the Miner will pay Geolsec:
1.
2.
3.
Fixed fee of $20,000 per month.
Gross royalty of $2/tonne of phosphate rock removed from the Tenement.
Interim Additional Royalty of $5/tonne of phosphate rock removed from the Tenement.
The term of the agreement is for a period from 21 July 2018 (“Commencement Date”) until the date when the
Tenement expires, or otherwise ceases. Geolsec can terminate the agreement at its discretion if the Miner
does not achieve the minimum production level of 60,000 tonnes of phosphate rock quarried and removed
from the Tenement in any continuous 2 year period. Miner will be responsible for all Tenement maintenance
costs including rent, local government rates, statutory reporting, etc. Miner will also be responsible for all
phosphate quarry permitting, preparation and submission of any mine management plans in respect of the
phosphate rock, obtaining any required authorisations, quarry development, quarry operations, phosphate
rock sales, payment of statutory royalties levied by the Northern Territory government, phosphate rock
marketing and shipping, and the rehabilitation of the Tenement, etc. Geolsec will retain all property rights in
the Tenement and will retain the rights to explore for other commodities within the Tenement and to develop
any discoveries of all minerals other than phosphate rock. If any Gross Royalty will be payable by the Miner
in any particular month, $10,000 of the $20,000 Fixed Fee payable by the Miner for that particular month will
count towards the amount of Gross Royalty due for that month. Any Fixed Fees paid in other months will not
be affected. Interim Additional Royalty will be initially payable by the Miner for a period of 5 years from the
Commencement Date. At the end of the 5 year period Geolsec will advise the Miner of any amounts that
were paid or are payable by Geolsec in respect of any third parties claims (if any) regarding phosphate rock
production, and any surplus amount over and above these claims (if any) will be split 50-50 between
Geolsec and the Miner. If no claims were paid or are payable by Geolsec at the end of the 5 year initial
period, the Miner will no longer be required to pay the Interim Additional Royalty to Geolsec.
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (continued)
On 6 August 2018, the Company reported that it has decided to withdraw the applications for exploration
licences forming the Pilbara project so it can concentrate on the Winchester magnesite project and the
adjacent Batchelor polymetallic project (both located in the Northern Territory).
On 16 August 2018 Korab reported that it has commenced review of the economics of adding the caustic
calcined magnesia and dead burned magnesia (produced on toll-treatment basis) to the product line-up. The
review was to assess the costs and benefits including potential cash-flows, earnings, processing costs,
logistics, etc.). The economic review envisaged that the sales of raw DSO magnesium carbonate rock would
occur in parallel with the sales of the processed CCM, and DBM.
On 12 September 2018 the Company reported additional information regarding the earnings estimates of
potential additional revenue streams from production of caustic calcined magnesia and dead burned
magnesia using output from the Winchester magnesite project as a raw material feed. The information was
based on the update to the previously reported feasibility study and concerned the additional financial
information as regards the potential earnings that would result from diverting a part or the whole of the raw
magnesium carbonate rock to be produced by the Winchester quarry to the toll-treatment processing into
CCM and/or DBM. This update was based on the production target initially reported on 21 March 2018, in a
report titled ”WINCHESTER MAGNESITE DIRECT SHIPPING ORE FEASIBILITY STUDY RESULTS
(EARNINGS, NPV, EBITDA, CAPEX, AND OPEX)”.
No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2018 that in the opinion of the directors has
significantly affected, or may significantly affect in future financial years the consolidated entity’s operations,
the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the directors of
Korab support and adhere to the principles of sound corporate governance. The Board considers that Korab
is in compliance with the ASX corporate governance principles and recommendations which are of critical
importance to the commercial operation of a junior listed resources company. The Company’s Corporate
Governance Statement is set out on pages 49 to 52 of this Financial Report.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS
Other than stated elsewhere in this report there have been no significant changes in the state of affairs of the
consolidated entity during the period under review.
AUDITORS INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
The auditor’s independence declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page
15.
NON-AUDIT SERVICES
There were no non-audit services provided by the auditors during the current or preceding financial years.
REMUNERATION REPORT
The information provided in this remuneration report has been audited as required by section 308 (3C) of the
Corporations Act 2001.
Principles used to determine the nature and amount of compensation
The Board determines remuneration policies and practices, evaluates the performance of senior
management, and considers remuneration for those senior managers.
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (continued)
The Board assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration on an annual basis by
reference to industry and market conditions, and with regard to the Company’s financial and operating
performance.
Total non-executive directors’ fees are approved by shareholders and the Board is responsible for the
allocation of those fees amongst the individual members of the Board. The value of remuneration is
determined on the basis of cost to the Company and consolidated entity. Remuneration of key management
personnel is referred to as compensation, as defined in Accounting Standard AASB 124.
Compensation levels for key management personnel of the Company and consolidated entity are
competitively set to attract and retain appropriately qualified and experienced directors and senior
executives. The Board obtains, when required, independent advice on the appropriateness of remuneration
packages, given trends in comparative companies both locally and internationally. Compensation
arrangements can include a mix of fixed and performance based compensation however the Company has
not paid bonuses to directors or executives to date. Share-based compensation can be awarded at the
discretion of the Board, subject to shareholder approval when required.
It is the intention of the Board to tailor the remuneration policy to maximise the commonality of goals
between shareholders and key management personnel. The method which is most likely to achieve this aim
is the issue of options to key management personnel to encourage the alignment of personal and
shareholder interests. The directors believe this policy will be the most effective in increasing shareholder
wealth.
Compensation structures take into account the overall level of compensation for each director and executive,
the capability and experience of the directors and senior executives, the executive’s ability to control the
financial performance of the relative business or geographical segment, the consolidated entity’s
performance (including earnings and the growth in share price), and the amount of any incentives within
each executive’s remuneration. Given the consolidated entity’s focus on exploration projects during the year,
the Board did not have regard to the consolidated entity’s financial performance and / or change in
shareholder wealth occurring in the current financial year and previous three financial years in setting
remuneration. No dividends were paid or declared during this period (2017: Nil).
Fixed compensation
Fixed compensation consists of base compensation as well as any employer contributions to superannuation
funds.
Non-executive directors
Total remuneration for all non-executive directors is not to exceed $120,000 per annum. A non-executive
director’s base fee is currently $26,000 per annum. The Executive Chairman currently does not and has
never in the past received director’s fees. Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd, a company controlled
by the Executive Chairman receives management fees which are disclosed elsewhere in this report.
Non-executive directors do not receive any performance related remuneration, however they may be paid for
work performed over and above their non-executive duties. Directors’ fees cover all main Board activities
and membership of Board committees. The Company does not have any terms or schemes relating to
retirement benefits for non-executive directors. Non-executive directors receive share-based compensation
at the discretion of the Board, and subject to approval by shareholders.
Service contracts
The contract duration, notice period and termination conditions for key management personnel are:
Andrej K Karpinski, Executive Chairman. In July 2008 the Company entered into an Executive Service
Agreement with Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement Mr Karpinski,
being the director of Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd, has agreed to provide management
services to the Company at a rate of $327,000 per annum plus GST.
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (continued)
The Agreement may be terminated by the Company at any time by giving Rheingold Investments
Corporation Pty Ltd twelve (12) months' notice. In the event the Company does not require the services
provided under the Executive Service Agreement with Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd, the
Company shall pay to Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd an amount of $327,000 plus GST.
Key Management Personnel Remuneration
Details of the nature and amount of each major element of the remuneration of group key management
personnel are set out below. There was no share based or performance based remuneration in either the
current or prior period.
2018
Short-term benefits
2018 year fees
Post-employment benefits
Superannuation contributions
Total
2017
Short-term benefits
2017 year fees
Post-employment benefits
Superannuation contributions
Total
Andrej
Karpinski
$
Rodney
Skeet
$
Daniel
Smetana
$
Anthony
Wills
$
Total
$
Performance
Related
%
327,000
26,000
26,000
26,000
405,000
-
327,000
-
26,000
2,470
28,470
2,470
28,470
4,940
409,940
Andrej
Karpinski
$
Rodney
Skeet
$
Daniel
Smetana
$
Anthony
Wills
$
Total
$
327,000
26,000
26,000
26,000
405,000
-
327,000
-
26,000
2,470
28,470
2,470
28,470
4,940
409,940
-
-
-
-
-
-
Loans to and other related transactions with key management personnel
Mr Andrej Karpinski is a director and controlling shareholder of Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd
(“Rheingold”). Management contract fees form part of the remuneration of directors and have been disclosed
as such in the directors' report.
Fees to Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd for:
- Management contract fees
Total fees to Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd
2018
$
2017
$
327,000
327,000
327,000
327,000
During the prior period the directors and Rheingold agreed to suspend payments of the executive services
fees (management contract fees) and directors’ fees. The unpaid fees are being accrued. The balance of
outstanding liabilities to Rheingold, Mr. Karpinski and his related entities at period end for loans to the parent
entity and unpaid fees is $486,694 (2017: $348,079) at an average interest rate of 12.5%. The loans and
unpaid fees are not payable prior to 30 September 2019. These loans and debt become payable
immediately on change of control of Korab. Mr. Karpinski has not received any directors' fees from Korab or
its subsidiaries since the formation of Korab in March 1998.
The balance of outstanding liabilities to directors, excluding Mr. Karpinski and their related entities at period
end for loans to the parent entity and unpaid fees is $586,928 (2017: $549,367) at an average interest rate
of 12%. The loans and unpaid fees are not payable prior to 30 September 2019.
During the reporting period accrued directors fees and Rheingold management fees were converted to loans
and some of the prior year loans and converted fees were repaid.
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
REMUNERATION REPORT (continued)
Mr Andrej Karpinski is a director and significant shareholder of Polymetallica Minerals Limited (formerly
Uranium Australia Ltd). The balance of outstanding receivables from Polymetallica Minerals Limited at period
end is $1,012,965 (2017: $987,603) at an interest rate of 8.5%. The receivable is not payable prior to 30
September 2019. The balance of outstanding receivables from Polymetallica Minerals Limited consist of
funds provided by the Company to pay for tenement rents and other project related costs in relation to
projects where the Company and Polymetallica have, or had joint venture arrangements, and/or production
sharing agreements, plus any accrued interest. These joint venture arrangements and/or production sharing
agreements were established when Polymetallica was a subsidiary of the Company prior to Polymetallica
being demerged (spun-off) from the Company. During the year Polymetallica paid the Company $58,557 in
interest with the remaining interest of $25,362 accruing.
Share options
The movement during the reporting period in the number of options in Korab Resources Limited held,
directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each key management person, including their related parties, is as
follows:
2018
Director
Andrej Karpinski
Rodney Skeet
Daniel Smetana
Anthony Wills
Shares
Held at 1/7/17
-
-
-
-
Issued / (expired)
-
-
-
-
Held at 30/6/18
-
-
-
-
The movement during the reporting period in the number of ordinary shares in Korab Resources Limited
held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each key management person, including their related parties, is as
follows:
2018
Director
Andrej Karpinski
Rodney Skeet
Daniel Smetana
Anthony Wills
Held at 1/7/17
59,734,739
569,238
951,407
-
Net acquired
-
-
-
-
Held at 30/6/18
59,734,739
569,238
951,407
-
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
During the financial year the Company paid a premium to insure the directors and officers of the Company
and its controlled entities. The liabilities insured are damages and legal costs that may be incurred in
defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought against the officers in their capacity as officers of
the entity.
This report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
Andrej K Karpinski, FAICD, F Fin, (Executive Chairman)
Perth, Western Australia,
28 September 2018
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
As lead auditor for the audit of the consolidated financial report of Korab Resources Limited for the year
ended 30 June 2018, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no
contraventions of:
(a)
(b)
the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the
audit; and
any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
Perth, Western Australia
28 September 2018
M R Ohm
Partner
HLB Mann Judd (WA Partnership) ABN 22 193 232 714
Level 4 130 Stirling Street Perth WA 6000 | PO Box 8124 Perth BC WA 6849 | Telephone +61 (08) 9227 7500 | Fax +61 (08) 9227 7533
Email: mailbox@hlbwa.com.au | Website: www.hlb.com.au
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
HLB Mann Judd (WA Partnership) is a member of International, a world-wide organisation of accounting firms and business advisers
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
INCOME
Interest income
Other income
Finance expense
Depreciation and amortisation
Corporate compliance and management
Foreign exchange (loss) / gain
Occupancy costs
Conference, travel and public relations
Impairment expense
Share based payment
Fees capitalised
Other
Loss before income tax
Income tax expense
Loss for the year
Notes
30 June 2018
$
30 June 2017
$
2
8
4
83,374
99,651
(153,568)
-
(609,026)
(9,115)
(39,863)
(45,573)
(145,133)
4,000
324,440
-
81,018
43,360
(193,553)
(2,785)
(746,759)
2,563
(49,608)
(21,926)
-
-
280,640
4,915
(490,813)
(602,135)
-
-
(490,813)
(602,135)
Other comprehensive income for the year net of
income tax
Items that may be classified to profit or loss
Exchange difference on translation of foreign operations
-
287
Total comprehensive loss for the year
(490,813)
(601,848)
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share)
6
(0.17)
(0.26)
The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables
Exploration and evaluation
Property, plant and equipment
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Loans and other borrowings
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Contributed equity
Foreign currency translation reserve
Option reserve
Non-controlling interest contribution reserve
Accumulated losses
Total equity
Notes
30 June 2018
$
30 June 2017
$
7
7
8
9
10
11
11
15
15
15
15
15
24,069
46,710
70,779
299,047
49,908
348,955
1,024,861
2,759,630
-
3,784,491
987,603
2,244,703
-
3,232,306
3,855,270
3,581,261
389,733
135,218
524,951
324,519
159,077
483,596
1,336,047
1,336,047
1,123,076
1,123,076
1,860,998
1,606,672
1,994,272
1,974,589
18,785,455
(997,078)
-
(1,036,227)
(14,757,878)
1,994,272
18,270,959
(997,078)
4,000
(1,036,227)
(14,267,065)
1,974,589
The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying
notes to the financial statements.
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
Cash flows from operating activities
Payments to suppliers and employees
Interest received
Interest paid
Net cash flows used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Exploration and evaluation expenditure
Net cash flows used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash received from issue of ordinary shares
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of advances to other entities
Cash used for repayments of borrowings
Net cash flows provided by financing activities
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial
year
Notes
30 June 2018
$
30 June 2017
$
14
15(a)
(166,485)
390
(5,465)
(171,560)
(330,872)
1,580
(40,288)
(369,580)
(281,973)
(281,973)
(95,150)
(95,150)
380,500
169,973
57,622
(429,540)
178,555
886,004
766,581
-
(933,933)
718,652
(274,978)
253,922
299,047
45,125
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial
year
14
24,069
299,047
The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
to the financial statements.
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNT POLICIES
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are
set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise
stated. The financial statements are for the consolidated entity consisting of Korab Resources Limited and its
subsidiaries.
(a) Basis of preparation
These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting
Standards (“AASBs”) (including Australian Accounting Interpretations), as adopted by the Australian
Accounting Standards Board (“AASB”), other authoritative pronouncements of the AASB and the
Corporations Act 2001. Australian Accounting Standards include Australian equivalents to International
Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS). Compliance with AIFRS ensures that the financial report of Korab
Resources Limited complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board. Comparative information is reclassified where appropriate to enhance
comparability.
The functional and presentation currency of the Company is Australian dollars. The financial report was
authorised for issue by the directors on 28 September 2018. Korab Resources Limited is a company limited
by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia.
Basis of measurement
The financial report is prepared on a historical cost basis as modified by the revaluation of financial assets
and liabilities at fair value through profit and loss.
Going concern
The financial report has been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern,
which assumes the commercial realisation of the future potential of the Group’s assets and the discharge of
its liabilities in the normal course of business. At balance date, the Group had an excess of current liabilities
over current assets of $454,172 and had a net cash outflow from operations for the year ended 30 June
2018 of $171,560, and a net cash outflow from investing activities of $281,973. The financial statements do
not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or to
the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Group not continue as a going
concern.
The Company believes it will need to seek additional funding in the coming year in order to meet its
operating expenditure and planned exploration expenditure for the next twelve months from the date of
signing these financial statements. The directors are confident of being able to obtain additional funding
through increase in debt, raising of additional share capital, or sale of assets. Should this not occur, or not
occur on a sufficiently timely basis, there is a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the
Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore, the Group may be unable to realise its assets
and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.
Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of the financial report requires management to make judgements, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying
assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the
period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.
The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year and judgments, apart from those involving
estimations, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements,
are as follows:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
(i) Exploration and evaluation assets
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. These
costs are carried forward in respect of an area that has not at balance date reached a stage which permits a
reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and
significant operations in or relating to, the area of interest are continuing.
(ii) Functional currency
Companies in the consolidated entity have to determine their functional currencies based on the primary
economic environment in which each entity operates. In order to do that management has to analyse
several factors, including which currency mainly influences sales prices of product sold by the entity, which
currency influences the main expenses of providing services, in which currency the entity has received
financing, and in which currency it keeps its receipts from operating activities.
(iii) Taxation
A subsidiary, Donetsky Kryazh LLC, operates mainly in the Ukraine and is within that country’s tax
jurisdiction. The Ukrainian tax system is characterised by numerous taxes and laws that change frequently,
can contradict each other, and can be interpreted in various ways. Judgement is required in the
determination of the Company’s tax provisions, however the directors believe that these have been
calculated based on the best information available.
(iv) Recoverability of loan to Polymetallica Minerals Limited
Korab has been advised by Polymetallica that it is in the process of arranging of a debt funding from third
parties to raise funds to repay the loans made by Korab.
(b) Principles of consolidation
Subsidiaries
The consolidated financial report comprises the financial statements of the Company and its controlled
entities. A controlled entity is any entity controlled by the Company whereby the parent entity has the power
to control the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. All inter-
company balances and transactions between entities in the consolidated entity, including any unrealised
profits or losses, have been eliminated on consolidation. Where a subsidiary enters or leaves the
consolidated entity during the year, its operating results are included or excluded from the date control was
obtained or until the date control ceased. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where
necessary to ensure consistency with those applied by the parent entity.
(c) Recoverable amount of assets and impairment testing
Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to depreciation and are tested annually for
impairment by estimating their recoverable amount.
Assets that are subject to depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Where such an indicator exists, a
formal assessment of recoverable amount is then made. Where this is less than carrying amount, the asset
is written down to its recoverable amount.
Recoverable amount is the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Value in use is the
present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset or cash generating unit. In
estimating value in use, a pre-tax discount rate is used which reflects the current market assessments of the
time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Any resulting impairment loss is recognised
immediately in the statement of comprehensive income.
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& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
(d) Receivables
Trade and other receivables are stated at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less
impairment losses.
(e) Business combinations
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, including business
combinations involving entities or business under common control, regardless of whether equity instruments
or other assets are acquired.
The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair value of the assets
transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the consolidated entity. The
consideration transferred also includes the fair value of any contingent consideration arrangement and the
fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary.
Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent
liabilities assumed in a business combination are, with limited exceptions, measured initially at their fair
values at the acquisition date. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the consolidated entity recognises any
non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate
share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets.
The excess of the consideration transferred the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and
the acquisition-date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the
consolidated entity’s share of the net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If those amounts
are less than the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary acquired and the measurement of
all amounts has been reviewed, the difference is recognised directly in profit or loss as a bargain purchase.
Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are
discounted to their present value as at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s
incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an
independent financier under comparable terms and conditions.
Contingent consideration is classified as either equity or a financial liability. Amounts classified as a financial
liability are subsequently remeasured to fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the statement of
comprehensive income.
(f) Exploration and evaluation expenditure
Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of
interest. These costs are only carried forward to the extent that the consolidated entity’s rights of tenure to
the area are current and that the costs are expected to be recouped through the successful development of
the area or by its sale, or where activities in the area have not yet reached a stage that permits reasonable
assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves.
Each area of interest is assessed for impairment to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry
forward costs in relation to that area of interest. Impairment testing is carried out in accordance with Note
1(d).
Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full against profit or loss in the year in
which the decision to abandon the area is made. Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the
extraction of mineral resources in an area of interest are demonstrable, exploration and evaluation assets
attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mine development
properties.
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& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
(g) Taxes
The charge for current income tax expense is based on the result for the year adjusted for any non-
assessable or disallowed items. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or are substantively
enacted by balance date. Deferred tax is accounted for using the statements of financial position liability
method in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their
carrying amounts in the financial statements. No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial
recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting
or taxable profit or loss.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised
or liability is settled. Deferred tax is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income except where it
relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity. Deferred income 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 tax losses. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and
the group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on the
assumption that no adverse change will occur in income taxation legislation and the anticipation that the
consolidated entity will derive sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be realised and
comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the law. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is
reviewed at each balance date and only recognised to the extent that sufficient future assessable income is
expected to be obtained.
Tax consolidation
The Company and its wholly-owned Australian resident controlled entities have formed a tax-consolidated
entity and are therefore taxed as a single entity. Korab Resources Limited is the head entity of the tax-
consolidated entity. In future periods the members of the consolidated entity will, if required, enter into a tax
sharing agreement whereby each company in the consolidated entity contributes to the income tax payable
in proportion to their contribution to the net profit before tax of the tax consolidated entity.
(h) Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are stated at amortised cost. The amounts are unsecured and usually paid within 45
days of recognition.
(i) Earnings per share
The consolidated entity presents basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for its ordinary shares. Basic
EPS is calculated by dividing the result attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted
number of shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and the
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all potential ordinary shares,
which comprise share options granted.
(j) Share based payments
The fair value of shares and share options granted as compensation is recognised as an expense with a
corresponding increase in equity. Fair value is measured at grant date and recognised over the period during
which the grantees become unconditionally entitled to the shares or share options. The fair value of share
grants at grant date is determined by the share price at that time. The fair value of share options at grant
date is determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the
term of the option, any vesting and performance criteria, the share price at grant date, the expected price
volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free rate for the term of the option.
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& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
Upon the exercise of the option, the balance of the share-based payments reserve relating to the option is
transferred to contributed equity.
(k) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-
term, and 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.
(l) Employee benefits
Provision is made for the consolidated entity’s liability for employee benefits and termination indemnities
arising from services rendered by employees to balance date.
(i)Short-term benefits
Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts
expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on-costs.
(ii) Long-term employee benefit obligations
The liability for long service leave and annual leave which is not expected to be settled within 12 months
after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service is recognised in the provision
for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in
respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period.
(m) Contributed equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to an equity transaction are
shown as a deduction from equity, net of any recognised income tax benefit.
(n) Goods and services tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (“GST”),
except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these
circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.
Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST. Cash flows are
presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and
financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
(o) Comparative figures
When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in
presentation for the current financial period.
(p) Foreign currency
Functional and presentation currency
The functional currency of each of the consolidated entity’s entities is measured using the currency of the
primary economic environment in which that entity operates (the “functional” currency). The consolidated
financial statements are presented in Australian dollars which is the parent entity’s functional and
presentation currency.
Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at
the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange
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& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
rate at balance date. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost continue to be carried at the exchange
rate at the date of the transaction.
Exchange differences arising on the translation of monetary items are recognised in the profit and loss,
except where deferred in equity as a qualifying cash flow or net investment hedge.
Foreign operations
The financial performance and position of foreign operations whose functional currency is different from the
consolidated entity’s presentation currency are translated as follows:
•
•
assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates prevailing at statement of financial
position date.
income and expenses are translated at transaction date or average exchange rates for the
period, whichever is more appropriate.
Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations are transferred directly to the consolidated
entity’s foreign currency translation reserve as a separate component of equity. These differences are
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income upon disposal of the foreign operation.
(q) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised and measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable to the extent
that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the entity and the revenue can be reliably measured.
The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:
Interest
Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest rate method. This is a method of
calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period
using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts
through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset.
(r) Borrowing costs
Interest expenses comprise interest expense on borrowings and the unwinding of the discount on provisions.
(s) Property, plant and equipment
Recognition and measurement
All property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
The cost of an item also includes the initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing an item and
restoring the site on which it is located.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as
appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the
consolidated entity and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are
charged to the profit and loss during the financial year in which they are incurred.
Impairment
The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is reviewed whenever there are any objective
indicators of impairment that may indicate the carrying values may not be recoverable in whole or in part.
Impairment testing is carried out in accordance with Note 1(c).
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ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
Where an asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent it is assigned to a cash
generating unit and the recoverable amount test applied to the cash generating unit as a whole.
If the carrying value of the asset is determined to be in excess of its recoverable amount, the asset or cash
generating unit is written down to its recoverable amount.
Depreciation and impairment
Depreciation on plant and equipment is calculated on a straight line basis over expected useful life to the
economic entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The following useful lives are
used in the calculation of depreciation:
Plant and equipment: 2 to 5 years
Motor vehicles:
10 years
Assets held under a finance lease are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same basis as
owned assets or, where shorter, the term of the relevant lease.
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at least annually.
An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying
amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These
gains and losses are included in the statement of comprehensive income.
(t) Parent entity financial information
The financial information for the parent entity, Korab Resources Limited, disclosed in Note 21 has been
prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial statements, except as set out below.
(i) Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities are accounted for at cost in the financial
statements of Korab Resources Limited. Dividends received from associates are recognised in the parent
entity’s profit or loss, rather than being deducted from the carrying amount of these investments.
(u) Investments and other financial assets
The consolidated entity determines the classification of its financial instruments at initial recognition and, in
the case of assets classified as held-to-maturity, re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date.
Fair value is the measurement basis, with the exception of held-to-maturity investments and loans and
receivables which are measured at amortised cost. Fair value is inclusive of transaction costs except for
financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit and loss. Changes in fair value are either taken to
the profit and loss or to an equity reserve (refer below). Fair value is determined based on current bid prices
for all quoted investments. If there is not an active market for a financial asset fair value is measured using
established valuation techniques.
The consolidated entity assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial
asset or group of financial assets are impaired. In the case of equity securities classified as available-for-
sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of a security below its cost is considered in
determining whether the security is impaired. If any such evidence exists the cumulative loss is removed
from equity and recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term
or if so designated by management. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the
fair value of these assets are included in the profit and loss in the period in which they arise.
(ii) Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not
quoted in an active market and are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less any
impairment losses. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial
asset and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that
exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset, or, where
appropriate, a shorter period.
(iii) Held-to-maturity investments
These investments have fixed maturities, and it is the consolidated entity’s intention to hold these
investments to maturity. Held-to-maturity investments are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest
rate method.
(iv) Available-for-sale financial assets
Available for sale financial assets, comprising principally marketable equity securities, are non-derivatives
that are either designated in this category or not included in any of the above categories. Available-for-sale
financial assets are reflected at fair value. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are
taken directly to equity in an available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve. When securities classified as
available-for-sale are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments are included in the statement
of comprehensive income as gains and losses from investment securities.
(v) Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains a lease is based on the substance of the
arrangement and requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the
use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset. Leases which
transfer to a lessee substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased asset are
classified as finance leases. Other lease agreements are treated as operating leases.
Finance leases are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased assets or, if lower,
at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance
charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining
balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged directly against income except for borrowing costs
related to the financing of assets constructed for own use (during the construction period). Capitalised
leased assets used in mining operations are expensed on a unit of production basis so as to write off the
costs in proportion to the depletion of the estimated recoverable reserves or over the life of the lease.
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income on a
straight-line basis over the lease term.
(w) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the consolidated entity has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of
past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be
reliably measured. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate,
the risks specific to the liability.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
Site restoration
Provisions for the cost of site restoration are recognised at the time that an environmental disturbance occurs or
a constructive obligation is determined. Costs included in the provision encompass all closure and rehabilitation
activity expected to occur progressively over the life of the operation and at the time of closure in connection with
disturbances as at the reporting date. Estimated costs included in the determination of the provision reflect the
risks and probabilities of alternative estimates of cash flows required to settle the obligation. The expected
rehabilitation costs are estimated based on the cost of external contractors performing the work or the cost of
performing the work internally depending on management’s intention.
The timing of the actual rehabilitation expenditure is dependent upon a number of factors including the currently
approved life of the mine and changes in local environmental regulations. Expenditures may occur before and
after closure and can continue for an extended period of time depending on rehabilitation requirements. The
expected future cash flows exclude the effect of inflation. The unwinding of the discount is included in finance
costs and results in an increase in the amount of the provision.
The provision is updated each year for the effect of a change in the discount rate and exchange rate, when
applicable, and the change in estimate is added or deducted from the related asset and depreciated
prospectively over the asset’s useful life.
Significant judgments and estimates are involved in forming expectations of future activities and the amount and
timing of the associated cash flows. Those expectations are formed based on existing environmental and
regulatory requirements or, if more stringent, our environmental policies which give rise to a constructive
obligation. When expected cash flows change, the revised cash flows are discounted using the current US dollar
real risk-free pre-tax discount rate and an adjustment is made to the provision.
When a provision for site restoration is initially recognized, the corresponding cost is capitalized as an asset,
representing part of the cost of acquiring the future economic benefits of the operation. The capitalized cost of
closure and rehabilitation activities is recognized in property, plant and equipment and depreciated over the
expected economic life of the operation to which it relates.
(x) Contingencies
Contingent liabilities are defined as:
possible obligations resulting from past events whose existence depends on future events;
obligations that are not recognised because it is not probable that they will lead to an outflow of
resources;
obligations that cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
Contingent liabilities are not recognised in the statement of financial position, but are disclosed in the notes
to the financial statements, with the exception of contingent liabilities where the probability of the liability
occurring is remote.
(y) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities within the scope of AASB 139 are classified as financial liabilities at fair value through the
profit or loss, borrowings, or as derivatives as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. The
consolidated entity determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition. All financial
liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and in the case of borrowings, less directly attributable
transaction costs. The subsequent measurement of financial liabilities depend on their classification.
Financial liabilities at fair value through the profit or loss includes financial liabilities held for trading and
financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities
are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. This category
includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the consolidated entity that are not designated as
hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by AASB 139. Gains or losses on liabilities held for
trading are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
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After initial recognition, borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest
rate method. Gains and losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the liabilities
are derecognised as well as through the effective interest rate method amortisation process. A financial
liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expired.
The fair value of financial instruments that are traded in active markets at each reporting date is determined
by reference to quoted market prices or dealer price quotations. For financial instruments not traded in an
active market, the fair value is determined using appropriate valuation techniques. Such techniques may
include recent arm’s length market transactions, references to the current fair value of another instrument
that is substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, or other valuation models.
(z) New accounting standards and interpretations
In the year ended 30 June 2018 the directors have reviewed all of the new and revised accounting
Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to its operations and effective for annual
reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2017. It has been determined by the directors that there is no
impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on the Group and,
therefore, no change is necessary to Group accounting policies. The directors have also reviewed all new
Standards and Interpretations that have been issued, but are not yet effective, for the year ended 30 June
2018. As a result of this review the directors have determined that there is no material impact of AASB15
Revenue or AASB9 Financial Instruments on the Group. The directors are in the process of assessing
impact of AASB16 Leases.
2.
OTHER INCOME
Legal fees credit
Goods and services tax written back
2018
$
-
99,651
99,651
2017
$
43,360
-
43,360
During the year, the Company, which reports GST on a group consolidated basis, wrote-back $99,651 in
GST under claimed by the Company and its subsidiaries in prior years.
3.
SEGMENT REPORTING
AASB 8 Operating Segments requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports
about components of the consolidated entity that are reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order
to allocate resources to the segment and assess its performance. The Executive Chairman of Korab reviews
internal reports prepared such as consolidated financial statements, and strategic decisions of the
consolidated entity are determined upon analysis of these internal reports. During the year the consolidated
entity operated predominantly in one business segment, being the minerals exploration sector. Accordingly,
under the “management approach” outlined only one operating segment has been identified and no further
disclosure is required in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
The geographic location of non-current assets and revenue is set out in the table below:
Australia – non-current assets
Australia – interest revenue
2018
$
2017
$
3,784,491
83,374
3,232,306
81,018
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& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
4.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax
expense:
Loss before income tax expense
Prima facie income tax benefit on pre-tax loss at the Australian income
tax rate of 27.5% (2017: 27.5%)
Tax effect of:
Current year tax benefit not brought to account
Income tax expense
2018
$
(490,813)
2017
$
(602,135)
(134,974)
(165,587)
134,974
-
165,587
-
The consolidated entity has a deferred tax asset in respect of income tax losses. This asset has not been
brought to account in the Statement of Financial Position as realisation is not considered probable.
5.
AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION
Audit and review services:
Auditors of the Company: HLB Mann Judd
6.
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
Loss from operations attributable to ordinary equity holders of Korab
used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share
Weighted average number of shares
1 July
Shares issued
30 June (basic and diluted)
2018
$
2017
$
55,850
55,850
50,000
50,000
(490,813)
(602,135)
Number of
shares
Number of
shares
228,213,270
15,142,712
303,355,982
208,072,358
20,205,589
228,277,947
All potential ordinary shares, being options to acquire ordinary shares, are not considered dilutive in the
calculation of earnings per share as the exercise of the options would not increase the loss per share.
7.
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Current
Other receivables and prepayments: third parties
Non-current
Loan receivables: third parties
2018
$
2017
$
46,710
46,710
1,012,965
1,012,965
49,908
49,908
987,603
987,603
The non-current third party loan is an unsecured receivable from Polymetallica Minerals Limited (formerly
Uranium Australia Ltd), a company in which Mr Andrej Karpinski is Executive Chairman and a significant
shareholder. The loan has an interest rate of 8.5% and is not payable prior to 30 September 2019. The
balance of outstanding receivables from Polymetallica Minerals Limited consist of funds provided by the
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
Company to pay for tenement rents and other project related costs in relation to projects where the
Company and Polymetallica have, or had joint venture arrangements, and/or production sharing
agreements, plus any accrued interest. These joint venture arrangements and/or production sharing
agreements were established when Polymetallica was a subsidiary of the Company prior to Polymetallica
being demerged (spun-off) from the Company.
8.
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION
Areas of interest in the exploration and evaluation phase:
Cost at beginning of the year
Capitalised contractor fees
Other expenditure capitalised during the period
Cost at end of the year
Impairment expense
Carrying amount at the end of the year
2018
$
2,244,703
324,440
335,620
2,904,763
(145,133)
2,759,630
2017
$
1,846,461
280,640
117,602
2,244,703
-
2,244,703
Subsequent to the end of the year Australian Copper Pty Ltd and Australian Copper Holdings Pty Ltd
(together Auscopper), granted an option to Great Fingall Mining to acquire the tenements forming Mt.
Elephant project for a consideration of $500,000. Consequently, Auscopper booked an impairment expense
of $145,133 to write-down the value of these tenements to $500,000.
The Directors are of the opinion that whilst the tenure of the Bobrikovo project and related operations are not
affected by the current political developments in Ukraine, the uncertainty as to the future direction of the
developments there makes it prudent to be conservative. The exploration and evaluation expenditure
attributable to the Bobrikovo project has been written-off at consolidation level in earlier reporting period to
reflect this conservative approach.
The recoupment of costs carried forward in relation to areas of interest in the exploration and evaluation
phases is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective
areas.
9.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Cost: Plant and equipment
Balance at beginning of financial year
Balance at end of financial year
Accumulated depreciation: Plant and equipment
Balance at beginning of financial year
Depreciation charge for year
Balance at end of financial year
2018
$
179,319
179,319
179,319
-
179,319
2017
$
179,319
179,319
176,534
2,785
179,319
Carrying amount at the end of the financial year
-
-
Cost: Motor vehicles
Balance at beginning of financial year
Balance at end of financial year
Accumulated depreciation: Motor vehicles
Balance at beginning of financial year
Balance at end of financial year
77,000
77,000
77,000
77,000
77,000
77,000
77,000
77,000
Carrying amount at the end of the financial year
-
-
Total carrying amount at the end of the financial year
-
-
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
10. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Current
Trade payables and accrued expenses (i)
Trade payables - related parties
2018
$
370,816
18,917
389,733
2017
$
310,542
13,977
324,519
(i) Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled within 45 days.
11. LOANS AND BORROWINGS
Current
Loans payable - related parties – unsecured (i)
Loans payable - third parties – unsecured (ii)
Non-current
Loans payable - related parties – unsecured (i)
Loans payable - third parties – unsecured (ii)
2018
$
30,000
105,218
135,218
1,140,144
195,903
1,336,047
2017
$
159,077
-
159,077
820,123
302,953
1,123,076
(i)
The terms and conditions of related party loans and borrowings are set out Notes 17 and 18,
Related Party Transactions and Key Management Personnel Disclosures respectively.
(ii)
The third party loans and borrowings are on arms-length terms and conditions.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On 25 July 2018 the Company announced that subsidiaries Australian Copper Pty Ltd and Australian
Copper Holdings Pty Ltd (together “Auscopper”) had executed a term sheet with a third party for the third
party to acquire an option to purchase the Mt. Elephant Project (“Project”) located in Western Australia. The
term sheet is binding upon the parties but is subject to shareholder approval, if required under the ASX
Listing Rules, and the third party being admitted to the official list of the ASX. The third party will pay
Auscopper a $50,000 option fee to acquire an option to purchase the Project. The option term will be 9
months from 21 July 2018. Upon exercise of the option the consideration for the Project will be $500,000
payable in ordinary shares of the third party. Australian Copper Holdings Pty Ltd will responsible for
defending the forfeiture action in respect of one of the Project tenements. Should it be forfeited the third
party will have 30 days to decide if it wants to terminate the option. In this event Auscopper will refund the
third party the $50,000 option fee plus 50% of the exploration expenditure, tenement rent, and local
government rates paid for by the third party in respect of the Project.
On 25 July Company announced that its subsidiary Geolsec Phosphate Operations Pty Ltd signed an
agreement with a third party (the “Miner”) for the Miner to sub-lease the Geolsec phosphate deposit located
in the Northern Territory for a fixed monthly fee plus a royalty. The terms of the transaction are as follows:
In exchange to having the rights to quarry the phosphate rock, and explore the Geolsec tenement (the
“Tenement”) for additional phosphate rock, the Miner will pay Geolsec:
1.
2.
3.
Fixed fee of $20,000 per month.
Gross royalty of $2/tonne of phosphate rock removed from the Tenement.
Interim Additional Royalty of $5/tonne of phosphate rock removed from the Tenement.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
The term of the agreement is for a period from 21 July 2018 (“Commencement Date”) until the date when the
Tenement expires, or otherwise ceases. Geolsec can terminate the agreement at its discretion if the Miner
does not achieve the minimum production level of 60,000 tonnes of phosphate rock quarried and removed
from the Tenement in any continuous 2 year period. Miner will be responsible for all Tenement maintenance
costs including rent, local government rates, statutory reporting, etc. Miner will also be responsible for all
phosphate quarry permitting, preparation and submission of any mine management plans in respect of the
phosphate rock, obtaining any required authorisations, quarry development, quarry operations, phosphate
rock sales, payment of statutory royalties levied by the Northern Territory government, phosphate rock
marketing and shipping, and the rehabilitation of the Tenement, etc. Geolsec will retain all property rights in
the Tenement and will retain the rights to explore for other commodities within the Tenement and to develop
any discoveries of all minerals other than phosphate rock. If any Gross Royalty will be payable by the Miner
in any particular month, $10,000 of the $20,000 Fixed Fee payable by the Miner for that particular month will
count towards the amount of Gross Royalty due for that month. Any Fixed Fees paid in other months will not
be affected. Interim Additional Royalty will be initially payable by the Miner for a period of 5 years from the
Commencement Date. At the end of the 5 year period Geolsec will advise the Miner of any amounts that
were paid or are payable by Geolsec in respect of any third parties claims (if any) regarding phosphate rock
production, and any surplus amount over and above these claims (if any) will be split 50-50 between
Geolsec and the Miner. If no claims were paid or are payable by Geolsec at the end of the 5 year initial
period, the Miner will no longer be required to pay the Interim Additional Royalty to Geolsec.
On 6 August 2018, the Company reported that it has decided to withdraw the applications for exploration
licences forming the Pilbara project so it can concentrate on the Winchester magnesite project and the
adjacent Batchelor polymetallic project (both located in the Northern Territory).
On 12 September 2018 the Company reported additional information regarding the earnings estimates of
potential additional revenue streams from production of caustic calcined magnesia (CCM) and dead burned
magnesia (DBM) using output from the Winchester magnesite project as a raw material feed. The
information was based on the update to the previously reported feasibility study and concerned the
additional financial information as regards the potential earnings that would result from diverting a part or the
whole of the raw magnesium carbonate rock to be produced by the Winchester quarry to the toll-treatment
processing into CCM and/or DBM. This update was based on the production target initially reported on 21
March 2018, in a report titled ”WINCHESTER MAGNESITE DIRECT SHIPPING ORE FEASIBILITY STUDY
RESULTS (EARNINGS, NPV, EBITDA, CAPEX, AND OPEX)”.
No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2018 that in the opinion of the directors has
significantly affected, or may significantly affect in future financial years the consolidated entity’s operations,
the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs.
13. SUBSIDIARIES
Held by parent
Lugansk Gold Pty Limited
Geolsec Phosphate Operations Pty Limited
Melrose Gold Mines Pty Limited
Australian Copper Pty Limited
Ausmag Pty Limited
Held by Australian Copper Pty Limited
Australian Copper Holdings Pty Limited
Held by Lugansk Gold Pty Limited
LLC “Donetsky Kryazh”
Country of
incorporation
Class of
shares
Equity holding
2018
2017
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Australia
Ordinary
100%
25%
Ukraine
Ordinary
100%
100%
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ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
14. RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(a) Reconciliation of (loss) after income tax to net cash flow from
operating activities
(Loss) for the year
Non-cash items
Depreciation and amortisation
Capitalised contactor fees
Management fees set off against loans
Impairment expense
Share based payment
Foreign exchange loss
Net interest expense
Change in assets and liabilities
- (Increase) in trade and other receivables
- (Decrease) / increase in trade and other payables
Net cash outflow from operating activities
(b) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and at call
(c) Risk exposure
2018
$
2017
$
(490,813)
(602,135)
-
(324,440)
429,900
145,133
(4,000)
4,550
65,119
(8,698)
11,689
(171,560)
2,785
(280,640)
544,884
-
-
-
153,265
(76,232)
(111,507)
(369,580)
24,069
299,047
The consolidated entity’s exposure to interest rate risk is discussed in Note 16. The maximum exposure to
credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of each class of cash and cash equivalents mentioned
above.
(d) Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities
– unsecured borrowings
Balance at 1 July
Net cash used in financing activities
Shares issued as set off against loans payable
Interest accrued
Fees converted to debt
Other
Balance at 30 June
15.
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
(a) Contributed equity:
1,282,153
(259,567)
(133,996)
148,103
429,900
4,672
1,471,265
1,495,382
(196,859)
(741,460)
182,771
544,884
(2,565)
1,282,153
Movements in ordinary shares on issue
1 July
Issue of shares for cash
Share issue costs
Issue of shares in extinguishment of borrowings
30 June
2018
Number
2018
$
2017
Number
2017
$
288,213,270
10,357,143
-
4,785,569
303,355,982
18,270,959
380,500
-
133,996
18,785,455
208,072,358
41,116,702
-
39,024,210
288,213,270
16,653,495
886,004
(10,000)
741,460
18,270,959
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
15.
CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)
Ordinary shares have the right to one vote per share at meetings of the Company, to receive dividends as
declared and, in the event of a winding-up of the Company, to participate in the proceeds from the sale of all
surplus assets in proportion to the number of, and amounts paid up on, shares held.
(b) Accumulated losses
1 July
Loss for the period
30 June
2018
$
2017
$
(14,267,065)
(490,813)
(14,757,878)
(13,664,930)
(602,135)
(14,267,065)
(c) Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange
differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign
operations where their functional currency is different to the presentation
currency of the reporting entity.
1 July
Foreign exchange on translation of foreign operations
30 June
(997,078)
-
(997,078)
(997,365)
287
(997,078)
(d) Option reserve
The option reserve is used to record the value of equity benefits provided
to employees, directors and other parties for goods and services provided
and for proceeds received on the issue of options.
1 July
Option expiry
30 June
4,000
(4,000)
-
4,000
-
4,000
The movement in Company options during the reporting period was as follows:
Options outstanding as at 1 July 2017
Expired
Options outstanding as at 30 June 2018
(e) Non-controlling interest contribution reserve
Number
4,000,000
(4,000,000)
-
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
$0.10
$0.10
-
The non-controlling interest contribution reserve represents the net proceeds from / expenditure on the sale
of / acquisition of minority interests, net of the share of net assets disposed / acquired.
1 July
30 June
2018
$
2017
$
(1,036,227)
(1,036,227)
(1,036,227)
(1,036,227)
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ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
16. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
General objectives, policies and processes
The consolidated entity’s activities expose it to credit risk, market risk (including interest rate risk, price risk
and currency risk), liquidity risk, and commodity price risk. This note presents qualitative and quantitative
information about the consolidated entity’s exposure to each of the above risks, their objectives, policies and
procedures for managing risk, and the management of capital. The Board of Directors has overall
responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk management framework.
The consolidated entity’s overall risk management approach focuses on the unpredictability of financial
markets and seeks to minimise the potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the consolidated
entity. The consolidated entity does not currently use derivative financial instruments to hedge financial risk
exposures and therefore it is exposed to daily movements in commodity prices, interest rates and exchange
rates. The consolidated entity uses various methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed.
These methods include sensitivity analysis in the case of interest rates and ageing analysis for credit risk.
The Board’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor, and market
confidence and to sustain future development of the business. Given the stage of the consolidated entity’s
development there are no formal targets set for return on capital. There were no changes to the consolidated
entity’s approach to capital management during the year. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries
are subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
(a) Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in a
financial loss to the consolidated entity. The consolidated entity has no significant concentration of credit
risk. Exposure to credit risk is considered minimal but is monitored on an ongoing basis.
Cash transactions are limited to financial institutions considered to have a suitable credit rating. The
maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset in the
statement of financial position at balance date. The carrying amount of the consolidated entity’s financial
assets represents the maximum credit exposure.
The consolidated entity’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was:
Carrying amount:
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
2018
$
24,069
1,071,571
1,095,640
2017
$
299,047
1,037,511
1,336,558
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
16. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
(b) Market risk
(i)
Interest rate risk
The significance and management of the risks to the consolidated entity is dependent on a number of factors
including (i) interest rates (current and forward) and the currencies that are held; (ii) level of cash and liquid
investments;(iii) maturity dates of investments; and (iv) proportion of investments that are fixed rate or
floating rate.
The risk is managed by the consolidated entity maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed and floating
rate investments. All cash assets are held in Australian dollars.
The consolidated entity’s exposure to interest rate risk is considered minimal. The effective interest rates of
variable rate income-earning financial assets at the reporting date are as follows.
Variable rate
instruments
at call
2018 ($)
Weighted
average effective
interest rate
2018
Variable rate
instruments
at call
2017 ($)
Weighted
average effective
interest rate
2017
24,069
1.8%
299,047
1.8%
Financial assets
Cash and cash
equivalents
At the reporting date the carrying amount of the consolidated entity’s interest bearing financial assets was:
Variable rate instruments
Fixed rate instruments
2018 ($)
2017 ($)
24,069
1,012,965
299,047
987,603
At the reporting date the carrying amount of the consolidated entity’s interest bearing financial liabilities was:
Fixed rate instruments
1,471,948
1,282,153
2018 ($)
2017 ($)
Sensitivity analysis
A 100 basis points increase or decrease in the weighted average year-end interest rate of variable rate
instruments would have increased / (decreased) consolidated profit or loss and equity by the amounts shown
below. This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant. The analysis is performed on the
same basis for 2017:
30 June 2018 increase
30 June 2018 decrease
30 June 2017 increase
30 June 2017 decrease
Profit and loss ($)
2,407
(2,407)
29,905
(29,905)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
16. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
(b) Market risk (continued)
(ii) Price risk
The consolidated entity was not exposed to equity securities price risk at 30 June 2018 or 30 June 2017.
(iii) Currency risk
The Company is exposed to currency risk on costs which are quoted in currencies (Ukrainian Hryvnias) other
than the functional currency of the Company, being the A$. The consolidated entity does not hedge this risk,
however it continues to monitor the exchange rate so that this currency exposure is maintained at an
acceptable level. The major exchange rates relevant to the consolidated entity were as follows:
A$ / US$
Year ended
30 June 2018
0.775
As at
30 June 2018
0.740
Year ended
30 June 2017
0.754
As at
30 June 2017
0.766
The consolidated entity’s exposure to foreign exchange risk at statement of financial position date was as
follows, based on carrying amounts in A$:
2018
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Loans and borrowings
Trade and other payables
2017
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Loans and borrowings
Trade and other payables
A$
24,069
1,071,571
(1,471,265)
(389,733)
(765,358)
A$
299,047
1,037,511
(1,282,153)
(324,519)
(270,114)
Sensitivity
Total
24,069
1,071,571
(1,471,265)
(389,733)
(765,358)
Total
299,047
1,037,511
(1,282,153)
(324,519)
(270,114)
The consolidated entity had no material exposure from changes in foreign currency exchange rates at 30
June 2018 or 30 June 2017.
(c) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the consolidated entity will not be able to meet its financial obligations as and
when they fall due. The consolidated entity’s approach to managing this risk is to ensure, as far as possible,
that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due under a range of financial conditions.
The following are the contractual maturities of consolidated non-derivative financial liabilities:
2018
Trade and other payables
Loans and borrowings
Carrying
amount ($)
Contractual
cashflows ($)
6 months
or less ($)
1 to 5
years ($)
389,733
1,471,265
1,860,998
389,733
1,471,265
1,860,998
38
389,733
135,218
524,951
-
1,336,047
1,336,047
KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
2017
Trade and other payables
Loans and borrowings
(d) Commodity price risk
324,519
1,282,153
1,606,672
324,519
1,282,153
1,606,672
324,519
159,077
483,596
-
1,123,076
1,123,076
The consolidated entity is not exposed to commodity price risk at 30 June 2018 or 30 June 2017.
(e) Fair values
The fair values of consolidated financial assets and financial liabilities, together with their carrying amounts
shown in the statement of financial position, are as follows:
Consolidated
Carrying amount
2018 ($)
Fair value Carrying amount
2017 ($)
2018 ($)
Fair value
2017 ($)
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Loans and borrowings
Trade and other payables
24,069
1,071,571
(1,471,265)
(389,733)
(765,358)
24,069
1,071,571
(1,471,265)
(389,733)
(765,358)
299,047
1,037,511
(1,282,153)
(324,519)
(270,114)
299,047
1,037,511
(1,282,153)
(324,519)
(270,114)
Trade and other receivables / payables carrying amounts are considered to reflect their fair value. The
basis for determining fair values is disclosed in Note 1(u).
17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Korab Resources Limited is the ultimate parent entity. Interests in subsidiaries are disclosed in Note 13 and
details of key management personnel compensation is set out in Note 18. The remuneration of key
management personnel is set out in the Remuneration Report on page 11. Related party payables and loans
and borrowings are disclosed in Notes 10 and 11. Mr Andrej Karpinski is a director and controlling
shareholder of Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd (“Rheingold”). Management contract fees form
part of the remuneration of directors and have been disclosed as such in the directors' report.
Fees to Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd for:
- Management contract fees
Total fees to Rheingold Investments Corporation Pty Ltd
2018
$
2017
$
327,000
327,000
327,000
327,000
During the prior period the directors and Rheingold agreed to suspend payments of the executive services
fees (management contract fees) and directors’ fees. The unpaid fees are being accrued. The balance of
outstanding liabilities to Rheingold, Mr Karpinski and his related entities at period end for loans to the parent
entity and unpaid fees is $486,694 (2017: $348,079) at an average interest rate of 12.5%. The loans and
unpaid fees are not payable prior to 30 September 2019. These loans and debt become payable
immediately on change of control of Korab. Mr. Karpinski has not received any directors' fees from Korab or
its subsidiaries since the formation of Korab in March 1998. During the reporting period accrued directors’
fees and Rheingold management contract fees were converted to loans and some of the prior year loans
were repaid by Korab.
The balance of outstanding liabilities to Mrs. Karpinski, at period end for loan to the parent entity is 71,097
United States Dollars (AU$96,524 at the applicable foreign exchange rate) (2017: 62,775 United States
Dollars, or $81,876 at applicable foreign exchange rate) at an interest rate of 12.00%. The loan is not
payable prior to 30 September 2019. This loan becomes payable immediately on change of control of Korab.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
The balance of outstanding liabilities to directors, excluding Mr. Karpinski, and their related entities at period
end for loans to the parent entity and unpaid fees is $586,928 (2017: $549,367) at an average interest rate
of 12%. The loans and unpaid fees are not payable prior to 30 September 2019.
Mr Andrej Karpinski is a director and significant shareholder of Polymetallica Minerals Limited (formerly
Uranium Australia Ltd). The balance of outstanding receivables from Polymetallica Minerals Limited at period
end is $1,012,965 (2017: $987,603) at an interest rate of 8.5%. The receivable is not payable prior to 30
September 2019. The balance of outstanding receivables from Polymetallica Minerals Limited consist of
funds provided by the Company to pay for tenement rents and other project related costs in relation to
projects where the Company and Polymetallica have, or had joint venture arrangements, and/or production
sharing agreements, plus any accrued interest. These joint venture arrangements and/or production sharing
agreements were established when Polymetallica was a subsidiary of the Company prior to Polymetallica
being demerged (spun-off) from the Company. During the year Polymetallica paid the Company $58,557 in
interest with the remaining interest of $25,362 accruing.
18.
KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES
Apart from the details disclosed in this note, no director has entered into a material contract with the
consolidated entity since the end of the previous financial year and there were no material contracts
involving directors’ interests existing at year end.
(a) Key management personnel compensation
Names and positions of key management personnel:
Name
Position
Andrej K. Karpinski
Rodney H.J. Skeet
Daniel A. Smetana
Anthony G Wills
Executive Chairman
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Key management personnel compensation included in corporate compliance and management costs is as
follows:
Short term benefits
Post-employment
2018 ($)
2017 ($)
405,000
4,940
409,940
405,000
4,940
409,940
Information regarding individual directors and executives compensation is provided in the Remuneration
Report. Details of equity instruments held directly, indirectly or beneficially by key management personnel
and their related parties are included in the directors’ report.
(b) Other key management personnel transactions
Amounts payable to key management personnel at reporting date in respect of outstanding fees, expenses
and loans are:
Current
Trade and other payables
Loans and borrowings
Non-current
Loans and borrowings
2018 ($)
18,917
30,000
2017 ($)
13,977
159,077
1,239,525
738,247
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& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
19.
COMMITMENTS
Lease commitments
Non-cancellable operating leases (office lease)
Within one year
Later than one year but not later than 5 years
2018
$
2017
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
The office lease, which commenced on 11 August 2013, has not been extended and now continues on a
month-by-month basis.
Mining tenements
Annual expenditure commitments to maintain current rights to tenure of
mining tenements
Rehabilitation obligations
2018
$
2017
$
615,500
-
615,500
469,000
-
469,000
The consolidated entity has obligations to perform minimum exploration work and to meet annual payments
in respect of rent and granted tenements. These obligations may be varied from time to time subject to
approval and on this basis they are expected to be fulfilled in the normal course of operations. The Company
can also meet its expenditure obligations by seeking joint venture partners, or by causing other parties to
expend funds on exploration or mining, or by way of sale of all or part of an interest in a tenement, or by
allowing tenements to lapse. Expenditure requirements for applications pending approval are not included.
On 25 July 2018, the Company reported that it has leased the Geolsec project to third party, with the lessee
taking on the responsibility for the payments of rent, expenditure commitments, and shire rates.
On 25 July 2018, the Company reported that it has granted to third parties an option to acquire the Mt.
Elephant project. Under the agreement, third parties are responsible for the rent, shire rates, and the
expenditure commitments of the mining tenements forming Mt. Elephant project.
Mining tenements commitments by Korab Group and third parties
Korab Group annual expenditure commitments
Third parties annual expenditure commitments
20.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Key Management Personnel Contracts
2018
$
137,500
478,000
615,500
2017
$
469,000
-
469,000
Contingent liabilities arising from key management personnel contracts are set out in the Remuneration
Report.
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
21.
PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
The individual financial statements for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts:
Statement of Financial Position
Current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity
Contributed equity
Reserves
Accumulated losses
Loss for the year
2018
$
58,763
3,573,384
243,064
1,579,112
2017
$
285,759
3,441,179
343,514
1,466,590
18,785,455
-
(16,791,183)
1,994,272
18,270,959
4,000
(16,300,370)
1,974,589
(490,813)
(601,849)
Total comprehensive loss for the year
(490,813)
(601,849)
The parent entity has not provided any financial guarantees in respect of subsidiaries, nor did it have any
contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2018 or 30 June 2017.
The Company has obligations to perform minimum exploration work and to meet annual payments in respect
of rent and granted tenements. These obligations may be varied from time to time subject to approval and on
this basis they are expected to be fulfilled in the normal course of operations. The Company can also meet
its expenditure obligations by seeking joint venture partners, or by causing other parties to expend funds on
exploration or mining, or by way of sale of all or part of an interest in a tenement, or by allowing tenements to
lapse. Expenditure requirements for applications pending approval are not included.
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
(1) In the opinion of the directors of Korab Resources Limited:
(a)
the financial statements and notes set out on pages 20 to 42 are in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i)
(ii)
giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June
2018 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and
complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001, and other
mandatory professional reporting requirements; and
(b)
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and
when they become due and payable.
(2) This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the
directors in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Note 1(a) confirms that the financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards
as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
Andrej K. Karpinski, FAICD, F Fin
Executive Chairman
Perth, Western Australia
28 September 2018
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Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Korab Resources Limited
REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Korab Resources Limited (“the Company”) and its controlled
entities (“the Group”), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June
2018, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated
statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended,
and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the
directors’ declaration.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations
Act 2001, including:
a) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its financial
performance for the year then ended; and
b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under
those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial
Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor
independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the
Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional
Accountants (“the Code”) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been
given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the
time of this auditor’s report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our opinion.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
We draw attention to Note 1(a) in the financial report, which indicates that a material uncertainty exists
that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not
modified in respect of this matter.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in
our audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of
our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide
a separate opinion on these matters. In addition to the matter described in the Material Uncertainty
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Regarding Going Concern we have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters
to be communicated in our report.
Key Audit Matter
How our audit addressed the key audit
matter
Classification of loans and borrowings
(Refer to Note 11)
The operations are typically funded through capital
raisings and borrowings from related and external
parties.
As at 30 June 2018, Korab Resources Limited had
a total of $1,471,265 in relation to current and non-
total
current borrowings representing 79% of
liabilities.
Given the size of the loans and borrowings balance
and the importance for continued operations, the
accounting
is
for
considered a key audit matter.
the Group’s borrowings
Our procedures included but were not limited
to:
- Obtaining
the
confirmations
material funders confirming borrowings,
including amounts and interest rates;
from
- Where debt was regarded as non-
current, we ensured the party confirmed
unconditional right to defer payment
such that there were no repayments
required within 12 months from the
balance date;
- Obtaining
of
details
voluntary
repayments of borrowings made by the
entity between balance date and audit
report date and classified the amount as
current; and
- Reviewing the contractual terms of loan
agreements and minutes of Directors’
meetings
and
ensure
borrowings were complete and accruing
appropriate interest.
loans
to
Carrying amount of exploration and evaluation asset
(Refer to Note 8)
In accordance with AASB 6 Exploration for and
the Group
Evaluation of Mineral Resources,
capitalises acquisition costs of rights to explore and
applies the cost model after recognition.
Our audit focused on the Group’s assessment of
the carrying amount of capitalised exploration and
evaluation asset, because this is one of the
significant assets of the Group. There is a risk that
the capitalised expenditure no longer meets the
recognition criteria of the standard.
In addition, we considered it necessary to assess
whether facts and circumstances existed to suggest
that the carrying amount of an exploration and
evaluation asset may exceed
its recoverable
amount.
Our procedures included but were not limited
to:
- Obtaining an understanding of the key
processes associated with management’s
review of the exploration and evaluation
asset carrying values;
- Considering the Director’s assessment of
potential indicators of impairment;
- Obtaining evidence that the Group has
current rights to tenure of its area of
interest;
- Discussion with management the nature of
planned ongoing activities;
- Determining whether we consider any
impairment indicators under AASB 6 are
present; and
- Examining the disclosures made in the
financial report.
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Recoverability of Polymetallica Minerals Limited loan receivable
(Refer to Note 7)
As at 30 June 2018, Korab Resources Limited
had a receivable of $1,012,965 in relation to the
non-current loan to Polymetallica Minerals. The
principal asset of Polymetallica is expenditure on
areas of interest in the exploration and evaluation
phase.
We considered this to be a key audit matter due
to its materiality and the significant audit effort
directed towards this area.
Our procedures included but were not limited to:
- Reviewing the appropriateness of security
in place over Polymetallica’s
interests
projects as security over loan repayment;
- Critically reviewing an independent valuation
interest of
the relevant areas of
over
Polymetallica;
- Considering the skills and experience of the
independent valuer;
- Ensuring Polymetallica’s right to tenure are
current; and
- Obtaining a
Polymetallica.
loan
confirmation
from
Information Other than the Financial Report and Auditor’s Report Thereon
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information
included in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018, but does not include the financial
report and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information
and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial
report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this
other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true
and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and
for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial
report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the
going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement
when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually
or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users
taken on the basis of this financial report.
As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional
judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud
or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence
that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a
material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may
involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal
control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting
and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events
or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern.
If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s
report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to
modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of
our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to
continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the
disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in
a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of
the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we
identify during our audit.
We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most
significance in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the key audit
matters.
We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure
about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be
communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be
expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
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REPORT ON THE REMUNERATION REPORT
Opinion on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June
2018.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Korab Resources Limited for the year ended 30 June 2018
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Responsibilities
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration
Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian
Auditing Standards.
HLB Mann Judd
Chartered Accountants
Perth, Western Australia
28 September 2018
M R Ohm
Partner
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
The Board of Directors of Korab Resources Limited is responsible for corporate governance of the
Company. The Board guides and monitors the business and affairs of Korab Resources Limited on behalf of
the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable.
The Parent Company has neither full time nor part time employees. Most of the administration and technical
functions are outsourced to contractors who observe their own diversity and equal opportunity policies.
Subsidiaries that form the Korab Group are encouraged to seek diversification in their employment policies.
For further information on corporate governance policies adopted by Korab Resources Limited, refer to our
website: www.korabresources.com.au.
BOARD OBJECTIVES
The Board will develop strategies for the Company, review strategic objectives, and monitor the performance
against those objectives. The overall goals of the corporate governance process are to:
•
•
•
drive shareholders value;
assure a prudential and ethical base to the Company’s conduct and activities; and
ensure compliance with the Company’s legal and regulatory obligations.
Consistent with these goals, the Board assumes the following responsibilities;
•
•
•
•
•
developing initiatives for profit and assets growth;
reviewing the corporate, commercial and financial performance of the Company on a regular basis;
acting on behalf of, and being accountable to, the Shareholders;
identifying business risks and implementing actions to manage those risks; and
developing and effecting management and corporate systems to assure quality.
The Company is committed to the circulation of relevant materials to directors in a timely manner to facilitate
directors’ participation in Board discussions on a fully informed basis.
STRUCTURE OF THE BOARD
The skills, experience and expertise relevant to the position of director held by each director in office at the
date of the financial report is included in the Directors’ Report.
Election of Board members is substantially the province of the Shareholders in general meeting. However,
the Company commits to the following principles:
•
•
the Board to comprise of directors with a blend of skills, experience and attributes appropriate for the
Company and its business;
the principal criterion for the appointment of new directors being their ability to add value to the
Company and its business.
The Board has adopted the ASX Corporate Governance Councils definition of an independent director
contained
titled “The Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice
Recommendations”.
their report
The current Board structure is considered to best serve the Company in meeting its objectives, given its
small capitalisation, limited resources and existing operations. The composition of the Board is reviewed on
an annual basis to ensure that the Board has the appropriate mix of expertise and experience.
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (Continued)
STATEMENT CONCERNING AVAILABILITY OF INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
If a director considers it necessary to obtain independent professional advice to properly discharge the
responsibility of his/her office as a director then, provided the director first obtains approval for incurring such
expense from the Chairman, the Company will pay the reasonable expenses associated with obtaining such
advice.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE AND TERM OF OFFICE OF EACH DIRECTOR
A profile of each director containing the applicable information is set out in the directors' report.
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE AND NOMINATION COMMITTEE
At this time Korab has no remuneration or nomination committee. The board intends to form a remuneration
committee during the current financial year.
NOMINATION ARRANGEMENTS
Where a vacancy is considered to exist, the board will select an appropriate candidate through consultation
with external parties and consideration of the needs of shareholders and the Company. Such appointments
will be referred to shareholders for re-election at the next annual general meeting. All directors, except the
Executive Chairman, are subject to re-election by shareholders at least every three years.
When a vacancy exists, through whatever cause, or where it is considered that the Board would benefit from
the services of a new director with particular skills, the Board will determine the selection criteria for the
position based on the skills deemed necessary for the Board to best carry out its responsibilities. The Board
will then appoint the most suitable candidate (assuming one is available) who must stand for election at the
next annual general meeting.
PERFORMANCE
During the reporting period the entity did not have a formal process for evaluation of directors and executives
due to there only being four in total. The Chairman will undertake an annual assessment of the performance
of the individual directors and meet privately with each director to discuss this assessment.
REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENTS
It is the Company’s objective to provide maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality
board by remunerating directors fairly and appropriately with reference to relevant employment market
conditions. To assist in achieving the objective the Board intends to link the nature and amount of executive
directors’ emoluments to the Company’s financial and operational performance. The expected outcomes of
this remuneration structure will be:
•
•
Retention and motivation of directors and executive officers
Performance rewards to allow directors and executive officers to share the rewards of the success of
Korab Resources Limited
The remuneration of the Executive Chairman is decided by the non-executive directors. In determining
competitive remuneration rates the directors review local and international trends among comparative
companies and the industry generally. Directors intend to consider an employee share option plan during the
current financial year.
The maximum remuneration of non-executive directors is the subject of Shareholder resolution in
accordance with the Company’s Constitution, and the Corporations Act as applicable. The duration of non-
executive director’s remuneration within that maximum will be made by the Board having regard to the inputs
and value of the Company of the respective contributions by each non-executive director.
The Board may award additional remuneration to non-executive directors called upon to perform extra
services or make special exertions on behalf of the Company.
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (Continued)
There is no scheme to provide retirement benefits, other than statutory superannuation, to non-executive
directors. All remuneration paid to directors and executives is valued at the cost to the Company and
expensed.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The shareholders in general meeting are responsible for the appointment of the external auditors of the
Company, and the Board from time to time will review the scope, performance and fees of those external
auditors. The Board has not yet established an audit committee. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that
an effective internal control framework exists within the Company. This includes both internal controls to deal
with both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the
maintenance of proper accounting records, and the reliability of financial and non-financial information.
IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RISK
The Board’s collective experience will enable accurate identification of the principal risks which may affect
the Company’s business. Management of these risks will be discussed by the Board at periodic (at least
annual) strategic planning meetings. In addition, key operational risks and their management, will be
recurring items for deliberation at Board meetings.
ETHICAL STANDARDS
The Board is committed to the establishment and maintenance of appropriate ethical standards to underpin
the Company’s operations and corporate practices.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The independent directors are Rodney Skeet, Daniel Smetana, and Anthony Wills.
FEMALE EMPLOYEES
As at 30 June 2018 the parent company had no part time or full time employees.
As at 30 June 2018 the proportion of males and females employed by the Korab Group (including local and
overseas subsidiaries) was as follows:
Directors
Other
Total
Male
4
-
4
Female
0
1
1
Total % Female
0%
100%
20%
4
1
5
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (Continued)
EXPLANATIONS FOR DEPARTURES FROM BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS (NOT
COMPLETE)
From 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 (the “Reporting Period”) the Company complied with the Corporate
Governance Principles and the Recommendations as published by the ASX Corporate Governance Council
("ASX Principles and Recommendations"), other than in relation to the matters specified below:
Notification of Departure
Explanation of Departure
2.4
A majority of Board are not
independent directors
2.5
is
The Chairman
an
independent director and acts in
the capacity of chief executive
officer.
not
1.5
The Company does not have a
diversity policy.
The Board consists of an Executive Chairman, and three
independent non-executive directors. The Board does not
consider it is cost effective to increase the size of the board
to meet this recommendation given the size of the
Company.
The Board considers that the Company is currently of a
size and complexity where the Chairman can act in an
executive capacity. If the Company’s activities increase in
size, scope and/or nature the appointment of a non-
executive Chairman will be considered by the Board.
The parent Company does not have either full time or part
time employees. The contractors supplying services to the
Company observe their own diversity and equal opportunity
policies. The Board is confident that Korab Group’s
recruitment practices result in the employment of the most
suitable candidate without discriminating unfairly against
any potential employee on the basis of gender, age,
ethnicity, culture, or on any other basis.
2.1
4.1
8.1
6.3
A separate Nomination Committee
has not been formed
The Board intends to appoint a Nomination Committee
during the 2019 financial year.
The Company does not have an
Audit Committee
The Board intends to appoint an Audit Committee during
the 2019 financial year.
The Company does not have
Remuneration Committee
The Board intends to appoint a Remuneration Committee
during the 2019 financial year.
The Company has not adopted a
policy to encourage participation
at meetings of security holders
The Board considers that shareholders currently receive
both the information and adequate notice to participate at
meetings of security holders.
7.1, 7.2 The Company does not have a
Risk Committee
7.3
The Company does not have an
internal audit function
The Board considers that it was of an effective composition,
its
size and commitment
responsibilities and duties during this period, however no
formal review of the risk management framework occurred
during the period.
to adequately discharge
The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a
size to justify the formation of an internal audit function. The
Board considers that it was of an effective composition,
size and commitment
its
responsibilities and duties during this period.
to adequately discharge
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KORAB RESOURCES LIMITED
& CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Additional information required by the ASX Limited (“ASX”) Listing Rules as at 25 September 2018 and not
disclosed elsewhere in this report is set out below.
SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
The following shareholders have lodged substantial shareholder notices with ASX:
Beneficial holder
Andrej K. Karpinski,
Shares
59,734,739
%
19.69
DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS
The distribution of security holders is as follows:
Range of holding
100,001 and over
10,001 – 100,000
5,001 – 10,000
1,001 – 5,000
1 – 1,000
Totals
Shareholders
261
553
157
156
150
1,277
Number Of Ordinary Shares
278,228,824
23,275,032
1,338,025
483,156
30,945
303,355,982
The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares is 551.
VOTING RIGHTS (ORDINARY SHARES)
The voting rights attaching to Ordinary Shares are governed by the Constitution. On a show of hands every
person present who is a member or representative of a member shall have one vote and on a poll, every
member present in person or by proxy or by attorney or duly authorised representative shall have one vote
for each share held. No options have any voting rights.
SCHEDULE OF MINERAL TENEMENTS
The details of tenements, and land leases held by Korab Resources Limited and controlled entities as of 25
September 2018 are as follows:
Tenement
Registered
Holder/Applicant
Korab's
Share
Status
EL29550
EL31341
MLN512
MLN513
MLN514
MLN515
MLN542
MLN543
ML27362
ML30587
Korab Resources Limited
Korab Resources Limited
Korab Resources Limited
Korab Resources Limited
Korab Resources Limited
Korab Resources Limited
Korab Resources Limited
Korab Resources Limited
Geolsec Phosphate
AusMag
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Grant Date/
Application
Date
1/08/2012
28/11/2017
19/04/1982
19/04/1982
19/04/1982
19/04/1982
19/04/1982
19/04/1982
22/04/2010
21/10/2015
Expiry Date
Area
Next Year
Annual Rent
Next Year
Annual Minimum
Expenditure**
31/07/2018* 17,100ha
6,500ha
27/11/2022
16ha
31/12/2023
16ha
31/12/2023
16ha
31/12/2023
16ha
31/12/2023
15ha
31/12/2023
15ha
31/12/2023
234.3ha
21/04/2035
349.3ha
20/10/2040
Total
$12,600
$1,828
$600
$600
$600
$600
$580
$580
$5,400
$7,628
$31,016
$125,000
$12,500
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$0
$137,500
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ANNUAL REPORT 2018
ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION (Continued)
SCHEDULE OF MINERAL TENEMENTS (Continued)
Tenement
Registered
Holder/Applicant
Korab's
Share
E 08/2115
E 08/2307
E 52/2724
E 08/2756
E 08/2757
Australian Copper Holdings
Australian Copper Holdings
Australian Copper Holdings
Australian Copper
Australian Copper
BKB169
LLC "Donetsky Kryazh"
4420381100 LLC "Donetsky Kryazh"
LLC "Donetsky Kryazh"
LLC "Donetsky Kryazh"
1589
2730
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Status
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Grant Date/
Application
Date
4/11/2010
23/08/2013
18/07/2013
9/09/2016
23/02/2017
Expiry Date
Area
Next Year
Annual Rent
Next Year
Annual Minimum
Expenditure**
3/11/2020
22/08/2018*
17/07/2018*
8/09/2021
22/02/2022
Total
73 Blks
43 Blks
70 Blks
16 Blks
5 Blks
$41,391
$12,600
$21,000
$3,520
$680
$79,191
$219,000
$84,000
$140,000
$20,000
$15,000
$478,000
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
30/10/2007
29/07/2009
29/07/2009
17/06/2002
30/10/2037
17/07/2018*
17/06/2018*
17/06/2018*
25ha
8ha
13ha
12ha
UAH102,804
UAH23,119
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
*Application for the extension of term has been lodged for this tenement.
** The consolidated entity has obligations to perform minimum exploration work and to meet annual
payments in respect of rent and granted tenements. These obligations may be varied from time to time
subject to approval and on this basis they are expected to be fulfilled in the normal course of operations. The
Company can also meet its expenditure obligations by seeking joint venture partners, or by causing other
parties to expend funds on exploration or mining, or by way of sale of all or part of an interest in a tenement,
or by allowing tenements to lapse. Expenditure requirements for applications pending approval are not
included.
On 25 July 2018, the Company reported that it has leased the Geolsec project to third party, with the lessee
taking on the responsibility for the payments of rent, expenditure commitments, and shire rates.
On 25 July 2018, the Company reported that it has granted to third parties an option to acquire the Mt.
Elephant project. Under the agreement, third parties are responsible for the rent, shire rates, and the
expenditure commitments of the mining tenements forming Mt. Elephant project.
ON-MARKET BUYBACK
There is no current on-market buyback.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2018
ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION (Continued)
TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS
The names of the twenty largest shareholders are as follows:
Rank Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
RHEINGOLD INVESTMENTS CORPORATION PTY LTD
CHANCERY HOLDINGS PTY LTD
CUSTODIAL SERVICES LIMITED
RIADIS HOLDINGS PTY LTD
RHEINGOLD INVESTMENTS CORPORATION PTY LTD
SERGIY ANTONENKO
VECTOR NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
LJM ENTERPRISES (WA) PTY LTD
MR HONG WANG
MR NEVILLE JOHN HOLZ & MRS LYNETTE HOLZ
SELWYN BRUCE HATRICK
MR SCOTT GORDON
JOHN MORTON HATRICK
MR JIHAD MALAEB
DENIS MELVILLE IRWIN
MR ANDREW GORDON MCCREA
MR LEON ISSAEVICH LEONOV
LJM CAPITAL CORPORATION PTY LTD
MR GARY WILLIAM LITTLE
MR JAMES KENNETH CHRISTER
Total
Grand Total
Balance
%IC
25 September
2018
16.21
49,184,210
4.58
13,893,082
4.39
13,310,297
3.71
11,250,000
2.91
8,826,392
2.64
8,000,000
2.11
6,388,889
1.85
5,600,000
1.79
5,415,396
1.78
5,400,000
1.65
5,000,113
1.65
5,000,000
1.62
4,915,000
1.52
4,600,000
1.48
4,500,000
1.34
4,074,349
1.32
4,000,000
0.99
2,996,667
0.92
2,779,651
0.86
2,623,000
55.30
167,757,046
303,355,982 100.00
44.70
135,598,936
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ANNUAL REPORT 2018
ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION (Continued)
MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES
Korab Resources Ltd holds two projects where mineral resources have been estimated: Winchester Project
and Bobrikovo Project. Korab reviews its mineral resources annually utilising outside consultants, who have
in excess of 5 years’ experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under
consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking and which is sufficient to qualify them as a
Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration
Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’.
Winchester Deposit within the Winchester Project in the Northern Territory
Current estimate of mineral resource at Winchester is shown in the following table:
At 40% MgO Cut-Off
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Mass
‘000 Tonnes
12,200
4,400
16,600
MgO grade
%
43.1
43.6
43.2
MgO Mass
‘000 Tonnes
5,258
1,918
7,177
There has been no change to the Winchester mineral resource estimate since previous year.
The Competent Person is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information
included in the Company’s ASX Release - “Acquisition Of The Rum Jungle/Batchelor Project In Northern
Territory” on 16 July 2007 and, in the case of mineral resources that all the material assumptions and
technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the report released on 16 July 2007 continue to apply
and have not materially changed. The form and context in which the findings of the report released on 16
July 2007 are presented have not been materially modified. This information was prepared and first
disclosed under the JORC Code 2004. It has not been updated since to comply with the JORC Code 2012
on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.
Winchester project consists of Mineral Lease ML30587 (100% AusMag Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Korab Resources Ltd). The project is located near town of Batchelor, some 70 km south of Darwin in the
Northern Territory. The Company is confident that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic
extraction of the mineral resource.
Competent Person Statement
The information in this Annual Report that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results, Mineral
Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by the Company and reviewed by Prof. Adam
Piestrzynski, a competent person who is a member of European Federation of Geologists (Eur. Geo.
Licence no 751), a prof. dr hab. Eng. of Economic Geology, AGH University of Science and Technology, and
a consultant to GEOEXPERT International. Prof. Piestrzynski has sufficient experience that is relevant to the
style of mineralization and type of deposits under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to
qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves" ("JORC Code"). Prof. Adam Piestrzynski
consents to the inclusion in this Annual Report of the matters based on his information in the form and
context in which it appears.
Bobrikovo Deposit in Ukraine
Current estimate of gold and silver mineral resource at Bobrikovo is shown in the following tables:
CURRENT GOLD MINERAL RESOURCE AT BOBRIKOVO PROJECT (ABOVE 0.5 G/T AU CUT-OFF GRADE)
Au Mass
At 0.5g/t Au Cut-Off
Au grade
Mass
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Totals may differ due to rounding
‘000 Tonnes
2,317
5,194
98,404
105,916
g/t
1.6
1.4
0.9
1.0
56
‘000 Ounces
121
229
2,953
3,303
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ANNUAL REPORT 2018
ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION (Continued)
MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES (Continued)
CURRENT SILVER MINERAL RESOURCE AT BOBRIKOVO PROJECT (ABOVE 5 G/T AG CUT-OFF GRADE)
Ag Mass
At 5g/t Ag Cut-Off
Ag grade
Mass
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Totals may differ due to rounding
‘000 Tonnes
2,090
5,529
46,533
54,152
g/t
14.0
13.9
8.6
9.4
‘000 Ounces
937
2,467
12,869
16,274
There has been no change to the Bobrikovo mineral resource estimate since previous year.
The Bobrikovo Mineral Resource was first disclosed on 16 July 2013 and is based on information compiled
and reviewed by Andrew Hawker, who is a principal geological consultant for HGS Australia Exploration
Services.
The Competent Person is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information
first included in the Company’s ASX Release – “JORC Resource At Bobrikovo Estimated At 3.3 Million Oz.
Au And 16.3 Million Oz. Ag” on 16 July 2013 and, in the case of mineral resources that all the material
assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the report released on 16 July 2013
continue to apply and have not materially changed. The form and context in which the findings of the report
released on 16 July 2013 are presented have not been materially modified. This information was prepared
and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2004. It has not been updated since to comply with the JORC
Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.
Bobrikovo project consists of tenements and land leases BKB169, 646545, 2730, 4101 (100% LLc
“Donetsky Kryazh”, a wholly owned subsidiary) and is located 70km south of Luhansk in Ukraine.
Bobrikovo Project is located in eastern part of Ukraine in the Donbas region. This project has been written-
off in full in the 2014 Annual Report at the consolidation level. For expiry dates of the tenements forming this
project and relevant comments regarding extension of term please refer to the Schedule of Mineral
Tenements on pages 53 to 54. Given the ongoing situation in the Donbas region there is a lack of clarity
regarding permitting and licencing situation. The Company is confident that there are reasonable prospects
for eventual economic extraction of the mineral resource.
Competent Person Statement
The information in this Annual Report that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results, Mineral
Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by the Company and reviewed by Prof. Adam
Piestrzynski, a competent person who is a member of European Federation of Geologists (Eur. Geo.
Licence no 751), a prof. dr hab. Eng. of Economic Geology, AGH University of Science and Technology, and
a consultant to GEOEXPERT International. Prof. Piestrzynski has sufficient experience that is relevant to the
style of mineralization and type of deposits under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to
qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves" ("JORC Code"). Prof. Adam Piestrzynski
consents to the inclusion in this Annual Report of the matters based on his information in the form and
context in which it appears
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