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CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 
(Formerly Silver Swan Group Limited) 
ACN 120 069 089 

ANNUAL REPORT 

2013 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate Directory 

DIRECTORS 

Mr Marcel Hilmer – Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) 

Mr James Harris – Non-Executive Director 
Mr Brett McKeon – Non-Executive Director 

Mr Peter Alexander – Non-Executive Director 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Mr Simon Robertson 

REGISTERED AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE 

Level 3, 18 Richardson Street 
West Perth 6005 
Western Australia 

Telephone: 
Facsimile:  
Internet: www.caravelminerals.com.au 

+61 8 9316 0766 
+61 8 9316 0799 

SHARE REGISTER 

Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd 
770 Canning Highway 
Applecross 6153 
Western Australia 

Telephone:   
Facsimile:   

+61 8 9315 2333 
+61 8 9315 2233 

SECURITIES EXCHANGE LISTING 

Australian Securities Exchange Limited 
Home Branch – Perth 
2 The Esplanade 
Perth    6000 
Western Australia 

ASX CODE 

CVV   - Fully paid ordinary shares 
CVV0 - $0.07 Listed Options 
CVV0A - $0.035 Listed Options 

SOLICITORS 

Hardy Bowen 
Lawyers 
Level 1, 28 Ord Street 
West Perth 6005 
Western Australia 

AUDITOR 

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd 
38 Station Street  
Subiaco 6008 
Western Australia 

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 

  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table of Contents 

Chief Executive Officers Report ...................................................................................................................... 1!

Directors Report .............................................................................................................................................. 2!

Remuneration Report ...................................................................................................................................... 6!

Corporate Governance Statement ................................................................................................................ 11!

Auditor’s Independence Declaration ............................................................................................................. 17!

Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income ........................................... 18!

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ............................................................................................... 19!

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity .............................................................................................. 20!

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ........................................................................................................ 21!

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements .......................................................................................... 22!

Directors’ Declaration .................................................................................................................................... 49!

Independent Auditor’s Report ........................................................................................................................ 50!

ASX Additional Information ........................................................................................................................... 52!

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 

  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer’s Report 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REPORT 

DEAR FELLOW SHAREHOLDER, 

The past year, not unlike the previous year, was characterized by significant changes to the Company.   

The gold project in the Extremadura region of Western Spain and the long held projects in the Murchison Province of 
Western Australia were either sold or surrendered during the year. This was necessary, as the results from exploration 
were not encouraging enough for the company to continue to fund them. Regrettably, it was also necessary to retrench 
the excellent team that had been managing these projects. 

A transformational event in March 2013 was the acquisition of a material number of promising projects from Kingsgate 
Consolidated Limited. The portfolio consisted of 8 distinct exploration projects covering 4953km2 in Western Australia 
and Queensland. Highly prospective gold-copper-molybdenum drill ready targets were identified in Western Australia, 
as  well  as  an  existing  JORC  inferred  resource  of  approximately  140,000  ounces  of  gold  at  the  Wynberg  Project  in 
Queensland.  Transfer  of  key  employees  from  Kingsgate  Consolidated  Limited  provided  continuity  in  exploration 
activities. 

The  Company’s  focus  since  March  2013  was  on  two  of  these  newly  acquired  projects.  Firstly,  on  its  100%-owned 
Calingiri Project in Western Australia located 120km NE of Perth, near Calingiri, Western Australia. It was very pleasing 
that  the  Company  was  able  to  release  a  JORC  compliant  Exploration  Target  with  a  substantial  range  of  tonnes  of 
copper and molybdenum in early July 2013. Secondly, the Company focused on the Wynberg Project, located 30 km 
east  of  Cloncurry  in  North  Queensland.  In  August  2013,  the  Company  announced  the  discovery  of  broad  zones  of 
primary Cloncurry-style copper-gold mineralisation and alteration. The results have significantly upgraded the potential 
and prospectivity of the Wynberg Project that could be a game-changing development for the project. 

At  a  corporate  level,  late  in  2012,  the  Chairman  and  Managing  Director  both  resigned  to  pursue  other  business 
interests. A reconstituted board of directors was appointed with strong and experienced non-executive directors. As the 
sole Executive Director and CEO, it has been satisfying to work with the board and our team to achieve the excellent 
progress  in  the  few  months  since  acquisition  of  the  Kingsgate  projects.  In  noting  the  above  achievements,  it  is 
disappointing to see the lacklustre performance of the Company’s share price. The Board is keenly aware of this and 
we believe that by continuing to deliver real progress on the ground our shareholders will ultimately be rewarded. 

Yours faithfully, 

Marcel Hilmer 
Executive Director and CEO 

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors Report 
30 June 2013 
DIRECTORS REPORT 
The Directors of Caravel Minerals Limited (the “company”) present their report on the consolidated entity (the “group”) 
consisting of Caravel Minerals Limited and its subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2013. 

DIRECTORS 

The names of directors in office at any time during or since the end of the financial year are: 

Mr Marcel Hilmer (appointed 20 November 2012) 
Mr James Harris 
Mr Brett McKeon (appointed 20 December 2012) 
Mr Peter Alexander (appointed 29 April 2013) 
Mr David Archer (resigned 19 December 2012) 
Dr Susan Vearncombe (resigned 16 November 2012) 
Mr Michael Elias (resigned 19 November 2012) 
Mr Gavin Wendt (resigned 19 November 2012) 
Mr Matthew May (appointed 17 October 2012 and resigned 19 December 2012) 

Unless otherwise indicated, all Directors held their positions from the beginning of the year to the date of this report.  

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS 

MARCEL HILMER 

Executive Director and CEO (appointed 20 November 2012) 
Mr Hilmer is a Fellow and long-standing member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia with more than 
25 years' experience in executive management of global public and private organizations. He has significant expertise 
in international mergers and acquisitions throughout Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia. Mr Hilmer is the CEO of Forsys 
Metals Corp., a TSX listed uranium developer. Immediately prior to this he was a business development executive with 
First  Quantum  Minerals  Limited  for  six  years  where  he  was  instrumental  in  effecting  a  number  of  First  Quantum's 
significant  acquisitions.  In  addition  to  Mr  Hilmer's  extensive  mining  sector  experience,  from  1995  to  2004  he  was  the 
Director and Head of European Operations for Nifco Inc., a global automotive parts supplier. Other than Forsys Metals 
Corp. Mr Hilmer does not currently hold any directorships of other listed companies, nor has he done in the past three 
years. 

JAMES HARRIS, FAICD 

Non-Executive Director 
Mr  Harris  has  had  extensive  experience  in  both  government  and  private  enterprise  in  Australia  and  overseas.  He 
worked for ten years with both Alcoa of Australia and the United Group Limited. His qualifications are in Legal Studies 
and Public Administration and he is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is currently a Director 
of Swanline Developments Pty Ltd and its associated companies. Mr Harris does not currently hold any directorships of 
other listed companies, nor has he done in the past three years. 

BRETT MCKEON 

Non-Executive Director (appointed 20 December 2012) 
Mr McKeon's background is in group strategy, corporate governance and driving future growth and direction. Brett has 
practised  for  over  25  years  in  the  financial  services  industry  and  brings  considerable  management,  capital  raising, 
public  company  and  sales  experience  to  the  Board.  Brett  is  also  a  founding  Director  of  AFG  and  is  the  company's 
Managing Director and in 2006 he was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for WA. Mr McKeon does 
not currently hold any directorships of other listed companies, nor has he done in the past three years. 

PETER ALEXANDER 

Non-Executive Director (appointed 29 April 2013) 

Peter  Alexander  is  a  geologist  by  profession  and  has  over  40  years  experience  in  mineral  exploration  and  mining  in 
Australia  and  overseas.  Peter  was  Managing  Director  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Dominion  Mining  Ltd  from  1997 
until  his  retirement  in  January  2008,  at  which  time  he  continued  as  a  Non-Executive  Director  until  the  takeover  by 
Kingsgate Consolidated in 2010. Peter is currently a Non-Executive Director of Kingsgate and Non-Executive Chairman 
of  Doray  Minerals. Peter  managed  the  start-up  and  operation  of  Dominion's  Challenger  gold  mine  in  South  Australia 
and,  under  Peter's  management,  Dominion  won  the  Gold  Mining  Journal's  "Gold  Miner  of  the  Year"  three  years  in 
succession. Other than stated above, Mr Alexander does not currently hold any directorships of other listed companies, 
nor has he done in the past three years. 

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors Report (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

DIRECTORS INTERESTS IN THE SHARES AND OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY 

Marcel Hilmer 
James Harris 
Brett McKeon  
Peter Alexander 

Shares 
22,630,982 
2,633,334 
9,109,426 
1,333,333 

Interest in Securities 
at the date of this Report 
Listed Options 
13,333,333 
987,500 
8,333,333 
1,333,333 

Unlisted Options 

- 
450,000 
- 
- 

SIMON ROBERTSON B. BUS MAPP FIN. 
Company Secretary 
Mr Robertson gained a Bachelor of Business from Curtin University in Western Australia and Master of Applied Finance 
from  Macquarie  University  in  New  South  Wales.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Institute  of  Chartered  Accountants  and  the 
Chartered  Secretaries  of  Australia.  Mr  Robertson  currently  holds  the  position  of  Company  Secretary  for  a  number  of 
publically listed companies and has experience in corporate finance, accounting and administration, capital raisings and 
ASX compliance and regulatory requirements. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

The principal activities of the group during the financial year were the exploration of mineral tenements in Queensland, 
Western Australia and Spain. 

DIVIDENDS 

No dividends have been declared, provided for or paid in respect of the year ended 30 June 2013. 

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 

Summary Review of Activities  
Caravel is a junior explorer domiciled in Perth, Australia and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CVV). 
The Company is a gold, copper and base metals exploration and resource development company with projects located 
in  Queensland  and  Western  Australia.  Caravel  has  a  technically  strong  and  well-established  exploration  and  mine 
development  team.  In  March  2013  Caravel  completed  the  acquisition  of  an  attractive  exploration  portfolio  from 
Kingsgate Consolidated Limited. The portfolio consists of 8 distinct exploration projects covering 4953km2 in Western 
Australia  and  Queensland.  Highly  prospective  gold-copper-molybdenum  drill  ready  targets  were  identified  in  Western 
Australia,  as  well  as  an  existing  JORC  inferred  resource  of  approximately  140,000  ounces  of  gold  at  the  Wynberg 
Project  in  Queensland.  Transfer  of  key  employees  from  Kingsgate  Consolidated  Limited  provided  continuity  in 
exploration activities. 

The  Company’s  focus  is  on  its  100%-owned  Calingiri  Project  in  Western  Australia  located  120km  NE  of  Perth,  near 
Calingiri,  Western  Australia.  This  project  released  a  JORC  compliant  Exploration  Target  with  a  substantial  range  of 
tonnes  of  copper  and  molybdenum  in  early  July  2013.  Another  priority  project  is  the  Cloncurry-style  copper-gold 
mineralisation  and  alteration  at  the  Wynberg  Project,  located  30  km  east  of  Cloncurry  in  North  Queensland.    The 
Company announced the discovery of broad zones of primary Cloncurry-style copper-gold mineralisation and alteration. 
The results have significantly upgraded the potential and prospectivity of the Wynberg Project. 

During  the  year  the  Company  released  a  number  of  additional  news  releases  on  the  progress  at  the  Calingiri  and 
Wynberg Projects which are available from the Company website or from the ASX. 

The company’s future activities will focus on completing additional exploration at Calingiri including IP and RC drilling, 
as well as soil sampling and drilling at the Wynberg Project. 

The JV gold exploration activities in Spain were discontinued as a result of poor exploration results. 

A  number  of  long  held  Meekatharra  tenements  were  either  surrendered  or  sold,  as  significant  costs  to  retain  these 
tenements  could  not  be  justified  based  on  extensive  unsuccessful  exploration  carried  out  in  previous  years.  A  write-
down  of  exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure  to  $400,000  was  recorded  in  the  accounts.    This  being  equal  to  the 
maximum expected gross sale proceeds, resulting in an impairment loss of $1,630,017. 

During  the  year  the  Company  received  R&D  rebates  from  the  Australian  Government  for  eligible  exploration 
expenditure incurred at the Quinns Project Meekatharra being $45,029 relating to 2011 expenditure and $557,548 for 
2012 expenditure. An additional claim for 2013 eligible expenditure will be lodged with the Company tax return but no 
rebate has been booked in the accounts at 30 June 2013 as it is subject to approval by the Australian Taxation Office.  

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors Report (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL POSITION 

The group’s net loss from operations for the year was $7,555,741 (2012: $5,408,888). 

At 30 June 2013 the group had a cash balance of $1,908,222 (2012: $2,505,165). 

This  report  is  prepared  on  the  going  concern  basis  which  assumes  the  continuity  of  normal  business  activity  and  the 
realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. 

The Group had net assets of $5,464,701 (2012: $4,427,822). The Directors believe there are sufficient funds to meet 
the Group’s working capital requirements and as at the date of this report the Group believes it can meet all liabilities as 
and when they fall due. However, the Directors recognise that additional funding through the issue of shares or entering 
into joint venture agreements will be required for the Group to continue to actively explore its mineral properties. 

The Directors have reviewed the business outlook and the assets and liabilities of the Group and are of the opinion that 
the  going  concern  basis  of  accounting  is  appropriate  as  they  believe  the  Group  will  continue  to  be  successful  in 
securing additional funds through equity issues as and when the need to raise funds arises. 

BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS 

The group currently has the following business strategies and prospects over the medium to long term: 

(i)  Seek to maximise the value of the group through successful exploration activities; 
(ii)  Selectively expand the group’s portfolio of exploration assets; and 
(iii)  Examine other new business development opportunities in the mining and resources sector. 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS 

The shareholders approved a change of company name from Silver Swan Group Limited to Caravel Minerals Limited 
on 19 November 2012 at the Annual General Meeting. 

On 16 November 2012 Dr Susan Vearncombe resigned as Managing Director. On 20 November Mr Marcel Hilmer was 
appointed  as  Executive  Director  and  CEO.  Non-executive  Directors  Mr  Michael  Elias  and  Mr  Gavin  Wendt  resigned 
effective  19  November  2012  and  Executive  Chairman  Mr  David  Archer  resigned  19  December  2012.  Non-Executive 
Directors Mr Brett McKeon and Mr Peter Alexander were appointed 20 December 2012 and 29 April 2013 respectively.  

During the year the company sold, ceased activity and or surrendered a number of tenements that were held prior to 
the  acquisition  of  the  Kingsgate  Consolidated  (“Kingsgate”)  group  of  tenements.  Details  of  the  asset  acquisition  from 
Kingsgate are included at note 16 in the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

During  the  year  the  Company  raised  additional  capital  of  $8,329,263  through  the  issue  of  356,764,862  shares  as 
detailed in note 19 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 

At the date of this report there are no other matters or circumstances, which have arisen since 30 June 2013 that have 
significantly affected or may significantly affect: 

(i) 
(ii) 
(iii) 

the operations in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2013 of the group; 
the results of those operations in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2013 of the group; or 
the state of affairs in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2013 of the group. 

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE 

The  group’s  operations  are  subject  to  various  environmental  laws  and  regulations  under  the  relevant  government’s 
legislation.  Full  compliance  with  these  laws  and  regulations  is  regarded  as  a  minimum  standard  for  all  operations  to 
achieve. 

Instances  of  environmental  non-compliance  by  an  operation  are  identified  either  by  external  compliance  audits  or 
inspections  by  relevant  government  authorities.  There  have  been  no  significant  known  breaches  by  the group  during 
the financial period.  

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS  

It is the Board's current intention that the group will seek to progress exploration on current projects. The group will also 
continue to examine new opportunities in the mining and resources sector where appropriate. 

These activities are inherently risky and there can be no certainty that the group will be able to successfully achieve the 
objectives.  

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors Report (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

GREENHOUSE GAS AND ENERGY DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 

The  Directors  have  considered  compliance  with  the  National  Greenhouse  and  Energy  Reporting  Act  2007  which 
requires entities to report annual greenhouse gas emissions and energy use.  The directors have assessed that there 
are no current reporting requirements, but may be required to do so in the future. 

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS 

The following table sets out the number of meetings of the Company's directors held during the period ended 30 June 
2013, and the number of meetings attended by each director. 

Board Meetings 
Number Eligible  
to attend 

Board Meetings 
Number  
attended 

Marcel Hilmer 
Brett McKeon 
Peter Alexander 
David Archer (resigned 19 December 2012) 
Susan Vearncombe (resigned 16 November 2012) 
Michael Elias (resigned 19 November 2012) 
James Harris 
Gavin Wendt (resigned 19 November 2012) 
Matthew May (appointed 17 October 2012 and resigned 19 December 2012) 

6 
4 
0 
11 
5 
7 
15 
7 
7 

6 
4 
0 
11 
5 
7 
15 
6 
6 

INSURANCE OF OFFICERS AND AUDITORS 

During  or  since  the  end  of  the  financial  year  the  Company  has  given  an  indemnity  or  entered  into  an  agreement  to 
indemnify, or paid or agreed to pay insurance premiums as follows: 

The Company has paid premiums to insure each of the directors against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by 
them  in  defending  any  legal  proceedings  arising  out  of  their  conduct  while  acting  in  the  capacity  of  director  of  the 
Company, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the Company. The amount of the premium 
was $8,534 (2012: $ 8,236) exclusive of GST. 

SHARE OPTIONS ON ISSUE AT THE DATE OF THIS REPORT 
UNISSUED SHARES 

At the date of this report, the unissued ordinary shares of Caravel Minerals Limited under option are as follows 

Grant Date 

Expiry Date 

Exercise Price 

Number under option 

5 September 2008 
17 November 2010 
14 September 2011 
21 November 2011 
21 November 2011 
1 March 2012 
13 August 2012 
27 August 2012 
7 October 2012 
29 November 2012 
27 March 2013 
10 May 2013 
10 May 2013 
28 June 2013 

Total 

31 August 2013 
15 December 2013 
6 September 2013 
21 November 2014 
21 November 2014 
28 February 2015 
15 June 2015 
15 June 2015 
15 June 2015 
15 June 2015 
26 March 2016 
9 May 2014 
9 May 2015 
31 May 2016 

$0.7492 
$0.4192 
$0.1742 
$0.1992 
$0.2992 
$0.1000 
$0.0692 
$0.0692 
$0.0692 
$0.0692 
$0.1000 
$0.0252 
$0.0287 
$0.0350 

100,000 
2,300,000 
10,000,000 
500,000 
500,000 
2,000,000 
5,017,922 
34,873,347 
7,500,000 
12,500,000 
20,000,000 
1,700,000 
1,700,000 
115,982,326 

214,673,595 

Option holders do not have any right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue of the  Company or any 
related body corporate. 

SHARES ISSUED AS A RESULT OF THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS 

During the financial year, employees and executives did not exercise any options to acquire ordinary shares. 

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors Report (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the period ended 30 June 2013 by the auditor 
(BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd (“BDO”)) is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the 
Corporations Act 2001, as: 

(i)  There were no non-audit service provided during the year; and 

(ii)  Details of amounts paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the period by the auditor 

are outlined in Note 25 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Based  on  the  above,  the  Board  is  satisfied  that  the  nature  and  scope  of  the  non-audit  service  provided  did  not 
compromise the auditor’s independence. 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

The auditor’s independence declaration is on page 17 of the Annual Report. 

REMUNERATION REPORT 
(AUDITED) 

This  Remuneration  Report  outlines  the  director  and  executive  remuneration  arrangements  of  the  Company  in 
accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. For the purposes of this report Key 
Management  Personnel  (KMP)  of  the  Group  are  defined  as  those  persons  having  the  authority  and  responsibility  for 
planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether 
executive or otherwise) of the Group. Based on this definition the KMP of Caravel Minerals Limited are the directors of 
the Company. 

DETAILS OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

Directors 
Mr Marcel Hilmer 
Mr James Harris 
Mr Brett McKeon 
Mr Peter Alexander 
Mr David Archer 
Dr Susan Vearncombe 
Mr Michael Elias 
Mr Gavin Wendt 
Mr Matthew May 

Executive Director and CEO (appointed 20 November 2012) 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director (appointed 20 December 2012) 
Non-Executive Director (appointed 29 April 2013) 
Executive Chairman (resigned 19 December 2012) 
Managing Director (resigned 16 November 2012) 
Non-Executive Director (resigned 19 November 2012) 
Non-Executive Director (resigned 19 November 2012) 
Non-Executive Director (appointed 17 October 2012 and resigned 19 December 2012) 

There were no changes in KMP after the reporting date and before the date the annual financial report was authorised 
for issue. 

REMUNERATION PHILOSOPHY 

The performance of the Company depends upon the quality of its Directors and Executives. To prosper, the Company 
must attract, motivate and retain highly skilled Directors and Executives. 

To this end, the Company embodies the following principles in its remuneration framework: 

• 
• 

Provide competitive rewards to attract high calibre executives; and 
Link executive rewards to shareholder value. 

Due to the early stage of development which the Company is in, shareholder wealth is directly affected by the Company 
share price, as the Company is not in a position to pay dividends. By remunerating Directors and Executives in part by 
share based payments, the Company aims to align the interests of Directors and Executives with Shareholder wealth, 
thus  providing  individual  incentive  to  perform  and  thereby  improving  overall  Company  performance  and  associated 
value. 

As the Company has only been incorporated since June 2006 and is in the development stage of an inherently risky 
industry, the remuneration policy does not currently take into account current or prior year earnings. Other than share 
based payments made to the directors from time to time, there is no specific link to the Company’s performance and 
directors’ remuneration. 

REMUNERATION STRUCTURE 

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

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30 June 2013 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION 

Objective 
The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level which provides the Company with the ability to attract and 
retain directors to the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to shareholders. 

Structure 
The  Constitution  and  the  ASX  Listing  Rules  specify  that  the  aggregate  directors'  fees  payable  to  non-executive 
directors shall be determined from time to time by a general meeting. An amount not exceeding the amount determined 
is  then  divided  between  the  directors  as  agreed.  Shareholders’  have  approved  aggregate  directors'  fees  payable  of 
$300,000 per year. 

The  Board  determines  payments  to  the  non-executive  directors  and  reviews  their  remuneration  annually,  based  on 
market  practice,  duties  and  accountability.  Independent  external  advice  is  sought  when  required.  Fees  for  non-
executive  directors  are  not  linked  to  the  performance  of  the  Company  or  shareholder  wealth.  However,  to  align 
directors’ interests with shareholder interests, the directors are encouraged to hold shares in the Company and subject 
to  shareholder  approval,  have  received  or  may  receive  options  or  shares  issued  under  the  Caravel  Employee  Share 
Acquisition  Plan.  This  effectively  links  directors’  performance  to  the  share  price  performance  and  therefore  to  the 
interests of shareholders. 

For this reason there are no performance conditions prior to grant, but instead an incentive to increase the value to all 
shareholders. 

During the financial year ended 30 June 2013 no options were granted to Non-Executive Directors. During the financial 
year ended 30 June 2012, there were 500,000 $0.20 options expiring 21 November 2014 and 500,000 $0.30 options 
expiring 21 November 2014 granted to Non-Executive Directors. 

All remuneration paid to Non-Executive Directors is valued at cost to the Company and expensed. 

The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors for the years ended 30 June 2013 and 30 June 2012 is detailed in Tables 
1 and 2 respectively on page 8 and 9 of this report. 

EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION 

Objective 
The Company aims to reward executives (both directors and company executives) with a level and mix of remuneration 
commensurate with their position and responsibilities within the Company and so as to: 

• 
• 
• 

Reward executives for Company performance; 
Align the interest of executives with those of shareholders; and 
Ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards. 

Structure 
The  remuneration  policy  for  executives  is  to  provide  a  fixed  remuneration  component  and  a  specific  equity  related 
component.  The  board  believes  that  this  remuneration  policy  is  appropriate  given  the  stage  of  development  of  the 
Company and the activities which it undertakes and is appropriate in aligning director objectives with shareholder and 
business objectives. 

The remuneration policy going forward in regard to setting the terms and conditions for the executive directors has been 
developed by the board taking into account market conditions and comparable salary levels for companies of a similar 
size and operating in similar sectors. 

Fixed Remuneration  

Objective 
The level of fixed remuneration is set so as to provide a base level of remuneration. 

Fixed  remuneration  is  to  be  reviewed  annually  and  the  process  consists  of  a  review  of  company  and  individual 
performance, relevant comparative remuneration in the market and internal policies and practices. 

Structure 
Executives are given the opportunity to receive their fixed remuneration in a variety of forms including cash and fringe 
benefits. It is intended that the manner of payment chosen will be optimal for the recipient without creating undue cost 
for the Company. 

The remuneration policy going forward in regard to setting the terms and conditions for the executive directors has been 
developed by the board taking into account market conditions and comparable salary levels for companies of a similar 
size and operating in similar sectors. 

The remuneration of executives for the years ended 30 June 2013 and 30 June 2012 are detailed in Tables 1 and 2 
respectively on page 8 and 9 of this report. 

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Directors Report (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

Variable Remuneration 

Objective 
The  objective  of  variable  remuneration  provided  is  to  reward  executives  in  a  manner  which  aligns  this  element  of 
remuneration with the creation of shareholder wealth. 

Structure 
Variable remuneration may be delivered in the form of options or cash bonus. No cash bonuses were granted during 
the year ended 30 June 2013 or in the prior year. 

During the financial year ended 30 June 2013, there were 7,500,000 shares granted to the Executive Director under the 
terms  of  the  Caravel  Employee  Share  Acquisition  Plan.  During  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2012,  there  were 
3,000,000 $0.10 options expiring 28 February 2015 granted to the Executive Chairman. 

Executives receive a superannuation guarantee contribution required by the government, which is currently 9.25% and 
do not receive any other retirement benefit. Some individuals, however, may choose to sacrifice part of their salary to 
increase payments towards superannuation. 

All remuneration paid to executives is valued at cost to the Company and expensed. 

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS 

Executive Director and CEO (current) 
The  employment  conditions  of  the  Executive  Director,  Mr  Marcel  Hilmer,  are  formalised  in  a  contract  of  employment 
with  the  current  contract  for  a  two  year  fixed  term,  which  commenced  on  20  November  2012.  The  total  current 
remuneration package as at 30 June 2013 was $245,250 per annum inclusive of a 9% superannuation contribution. 

Notice of at least three months is required for either party to terminate the contract.  

Managing Director (resigned 16 November 2012) 
The  employment  conditions  of  the  Managing  Director,  Dr  Vearncombe,  were  formalised  in  a  contract  of  employment 
with  a  two  year  fixed  term,  which  commenced  on  1  March  2012.  The  total  remuneration  package  was  $350,000  per 
annum  inclusive  of  a  9%  superannuation  contribution.  Either  party  required  three  months  notice  to  terminate  the 
contract. The Managing Director resigned 16 November 2012 and received a termination payment of $312,363 in line 
with her contract and period of service. 

Executive Chairman (resigned 19 December 2012) 
The employment conditions of the Executive Chairman, Mr Archer, were formalised in a contract of employment with a 
two  year  fixed  term,  which  commenced  on  5  December  2011.  The  total  remuneration  package  was  $250,000  per 
annum  inclusive  of  a  9%  superannuation  contribution.  Either  party  could  terminate  the  contract  with  no  notice  period 
required. The Executive Chairman resigned 19 December 2012. 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION 

TABLE 1: REMUNERATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013 

Short Term 
Salary, Fees 

Long Term 
Benefits 

& 
Commissions 

Termination 
Payments 

Post-employment 

Share Based 
Payments 

Superannuation 

Shares  Options 

Total 

Remuneration 
consisting of 
share based 
payments 

Executive 
Directors 
Marcel Hilmer (1) 
David Archer (2) 
Susan Vearncombe (3) 

Non-Executive 
Directors 
James Harris 

Brett McKeon (4) 
Peter Alexander (5) 
Matthew May (6) 
Michael Elias (7) 
Gavin Wendt (7) 

$ 

113,032 

221,474 

118,095 

37,752 

20,183 

6,582 

6,631 

14,472 

14,472 

$ 

- 

- 

312,363 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

% 

25,000  

34,770 

- 

172,802 

- 

38,741 

3,398 

1,816 

592 

597 

1,302 

1,302 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

14,935 

236,409 

- 

469,199 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

41,150 

21,999 

7,174 

7,228 

15,774 

15,774 

20% 

    6% 

-% 

-% 

-% 

-% 

-% 

-% 

-% 

Total 

552,693 

312,363 

72,748 

34,770 

14,935 

987,509 

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Directors Report (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

Marcel Hilmer appointed 20 November 2012

(1) 
(2) David Archer resigned 19 December 2012. Options expense is the 2013 vesting portion of options issued in 2012 
(3) Susan Vearncombe resigned 16 November 2012. Short-term remuneration includes termination payment of $312,363 
(4) 

Brett McKeon appointed 20 December 2012 
Peter Alexander appointed 29 April 2013 

(5) 
(6) Matthew May appointed 17 October 2012 and resigned 19 December 2012 
(7) 

Michael Elias and Gavin Wendt resigned 19 November 2012 

TABLE 2: REMUNERATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012 

Short Term 
Salary, Fees 
& 
Commissions 

$ 

145,833 

343,364 

44,044 

18,876 

37,752 

37,752 

Post-
employment 

Share Based 
Payments 

Superannuation  

Options 

$ 

- 

30,818 

3,964 

1,699 

3,398 

3,398 

$ 

43,446 

- 

- 

- 

- 

17,102 

60,548 

627,621 

43,277 

Remuneration 
consisting of 
share based 
payments 

% 

23% 

-% 

-% 

-% 

-% 

29% 

Total 

$ 

189,279 

374,182 

48,008 

20,575 

41,150 

58,252 

731,446 

Executive Directors 

David Archer 

Susan Vearncombe 

Non-Executive 
Directors 
James Harris 

Paul Trettel 

Michael Elias  

Gavin Wendt 

Total 

TABLE 3: COMPENSATION OPTIONS – GRANTED AND VESTED DURING THE YEAR 

As  discussed  above  under  “Remuneration  Structure”,  options  granted  to  Directors  and  other  KMP  are  not  linked  to 
either individual performance or the performance of the Company, but are instead issued as an incentive to align the 
goals of Directors and other KMP with those of all shareholders. 

There are no performance conditions prior to vesting and all options were issued for nil consideration. 

For the year ending 30 June 2013 no options were granted to Directors or other KMP. During the financial year ended 
30  June  2012,  there  were  3,000,000  $0.10  options  expiring  28  February  2015  granted  to  the  Executive  Chairman.  A 
share  based  payment  expense  of  $14,935  was  recognised  in  the  2013  accounts  in  relation  to  the  vesting  portion  of 
1,000,000  options  granted  to  Mr  David  Archer  in  the  2012  financial  year.  The  remaining  1,000,000  unvested  options 
were cancelled on 19 December 2012 when the Executive Chairman resigned. 

Director 

Grant 
date 

Number 
granted  

Value per 
option at 
grant date 

Exercise 
price per 
option 

Expiry 
date 

First 
exercise 
date 

Last 
exercise 
date 

Vested 

Vested 
% 

D Archer 

1-Mar-12 

3,000,000 

$0.027 

$0.10 

28-Feb-15 

1-Mar-12 

28-Feb-15 

2,000,000 

66.7% 

For  details  on  the  valuation  of  the  options,  including  models  and  assumptions  used,  please  refer  to  Note  22  in  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

There were no alterations to the terms and conditions of options granted as remuneration since their grant date. 

There were no forfeitures or cancellations during the year. 

The maximum grant, which will be payable assuming that all service criteria are met, is equal to the number of options 
granted multiplied by the fair value at the grant date. The minimum grant payable assuming that service criteria are not 
met is zero. 

The  plan  rules  contain  a  restriction  on  removing  the  “at  risk”  aspect  of  the  instruments  granted  to  executives.  Plan 
participants may not enter into any transaction designed to remove the “at risk” aspect of an instrument before it vests. 

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Directors Report (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

SHARES ISSUED ON EXERCISE OF COMPENSATION OPTIONS 

No compensation options were exercised during the year. 

TABLE 4: SHARES GRANTED AS PART OF REMUNERATION 30 JUNE 2013 

Shareholders approved the establishment of the Caravel Employee Share Acquisition Plan at a general meeting on 13 
March 2013. The Company believes that the share acquisition plan provides eligible employees and Directors effective 
incentive  for  their  ongoing  commitment  and  contribution  to  the  Company.  Eligible  employees  and  Directors  offered 
shares under the scheme are provided a limited recourse, interest free loan to be used to subscribe for the shares in 
the Company. The following shares were issued to KMP under the terms of the plan. 

2013 

Date shares 
granted 

Number 
of Shares 
Granted 

Issue Price 

Value of 
shares 
granted 

Shares 
vested at 30 
June 2013 

Vested 

% 

Value of 
shares to 
be vested 

Vesting date 
unvested 
shares 

Marcel Hilmer 

15-Mar-2013  7,500,000 

$0.0276 

$72,000 

3,750,000 

50% 

$37,230 

15-Mar-2014 

Summary of the key loan terms: 
Loan amount: $207,317.86 
• 
Interest rate: 0% 
• 
• 
Term of loan: unlimited 
•  Vesting conditions 50%: remains eligible employee for 7 days from grant date 
•  Vesting conditions for balance: remains eligible employee for one year from grant date 
•  Subject  to  the  conditions  of  the  Caravel  Employee  Share  Acquisition  Plan  as  approved  by  shareholders  on  13 

March 2013 

For  details  on  the  valuation  of  the  shares,  including  models  and  assumptions  used,  please  refer  to  Note  22  in  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

USE OF REMUNERATION CONSULTANTS 
The company did not use the services of any remuneration consultants during the year. 

VOTING AND COMMENTS MADE AT THE COMPANY’S 2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

Caravel received 87% of “Yes” votes on its remuneration report for the 2012 financial year and was therefore adopted 
by the shareholders 

END OF AUDITED REMUNERATION REPORT 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors. 

Marcel Hilmer 
Executive Director & CEO 
Perth  
29 August 2013 

COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT 

The information in this report that relates to the Wynberg Mineral Resource estimate is based on information compiled by Tony Poustie 
who is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Poustie has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of 
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity that he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as 
defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr 
Poustie consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. 

The  information  in  this  report  that  relates  to  Exploration  Targets  and  Exploration  Results  for  the  Calingiri  and  Wynberg  Projects  is 
based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation compiled by Tony Poustie, a Competent Person  who is a 
full-time  employee  of  Caravel  Minerals  Limited  and  a  Fellow  of  the  Australasian  Institute  of  Mining  and  Metallurgy.  Mr  Poustie  has 
sufficient  experience  that  is  relevant  to  the  style  of  mineralisation  and  type  of  deposit  under  consideration  and  to  the  activity  being 
undertaken  to  qualify  as  a  Competent  Person  as  defined  in  the  2012  Edition  of  the  ‘Australasian  Code  for  Reporting  of  Exploration 
Results,  Mineral  Resources  and  Ore  Reserves’.  Mr  Poustie  consents  to  the  inclusion  in  the  report  of  the  matters  based  on  his 
information in the form and context in which it appears. 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate Governance Statement 
30 June 2013 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 
The Board of Directors of Caravel Minerals Limited (the “Company”) is responsible for the governance of the Company. 
The Board guides and monitors the business and affairs of the Company on behalf of the shareholders by whom they 
are elected and to whom they are accountable. 

Since  the  introduction  of  the  ASX  Principles  of  Good  Corporate  Governance  and  Best  Practice  Recommendations 
(“ASX Guidelines”), the Company has made it a priority to adopt systems of control and accountability as the basis for 
the  administration  of  corporate  governance.  Some  of  these  policies  and  procedures  are  summarised  in  this  report. 
Commensurate  with  the  spirit  of  the  ASX  Guidelines,  the  Company  has  followed  each  Recommendation  where  the 
Board  has  considered  the  Recommendation  to  be  appropriate.  Where,  after  due  consideration,  the  Company’s 
corporate governance practices depart from the Recommendations, the Board has offered full disclosure of the nature 
of, and reason for, the adoption of its own practice. 

The table below summarises the Company’s compliance with the Corporate Governance Council’s Recommendations. 

1.1 

1.2 

2.1 
2.2 
2.3 

2.4 
2.5 

3.1 

Recommendation 
Companies should establish the functions reserved to the board and those 
delegated to senior executives and disclose those functions. 
Companies should disclose the process for evaluation the performance of 
senior executives. 
A majority of the Board should be independent directors. 
The chairperson should be an independent director. 
The roles of chairperson and chief executive officer should not be exercised 
by the same individual. 
The Board should establish a nomination committee. 
Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of 
the board, its committees and individual directors. 
Establish a code of conduct to guide the directors, the chief executive officer 
(or equivalent), the chief financial officer (or equivalent) and any other key 
executives as to: 

- 

- 

- 

the practices necessary to maintain confidence in the Company’s 
integrity; 
the practices necessary to take into account their legal obligations 
and the reasonable expectations of their stakeholders; 
the responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and 
investigating reports of unethical practices. 

3.2 

Companies should establish a policy concerning diversity and disclose the 
policy or a summary of the policy. 

3.3 

3.4 

4.1 
4.2 

The policy should include requirements for the board to establish 
measureable objectives for achieving gender diversity for the board 
to assess annually both the objectives and progress in achieving 
them. 

Companies should disclose in each annual report the measurable objectives 
for achieving gender diversity for the Board in accordance with the diversity 
policy and progress to achieving them.  
Companies should disclose in each annual report the proportion of women 
employees in the whole organisation, women in senior executive positions 
and women on the board. 
The Board should establish an audit committee. 
Structure the audit committee so that it consists of: 

- 
- 
- 
- 

only non-executive directors; 
a majority of independent directors; 
an independent chairperson, who is not chairperson of the Board; 
at least three members. 

4.3 

The audit committee should have a formal charter. 

4

5.1 

6.1 

7.1 

Establish written policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance 
with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability 
at a senior executive level for that compliance and disclose those policies or 
a summary of those policies.  
Design and disclose a communications strategy to promote effective 
communications with shareholders and encourage effective participation at 
general meetings and disclose their policy or a summary of that policy. 
The Board or appropriate Board committee should establish policies on risk 
oversight and management. 

Comply 
Yes / No 

Reference / 
Explanation 

Yes 
Yes 

Yes 
No 
Yes 

No 
Yes 

Yes 

Page 12  
Page 15 

Page 13 
Page 13 
Page 13 

Page 16 
Page 15  

Page 14  

Yes 

No 

Website 

Page 16 

No 

Page 16 

Yes 

Page 16 

No 
No 

Page 16 
Page 16 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

Page 16 

Page 14 

Website and 
Page 14 

Yes 

Page 15 

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Corporate Governance Statement (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

7.2 

7.3 

8.1 
8.2 

The Board should require management to design and implement the risk 
management and internal control system to manage the Company’s 
material business risks and report to it on whether those risks are being 
managed effectively.  The Board should disclose that management has 
reported to it as to the effectiveness of the Company’s management of its 
material business risks. 
Disclose whether the Board has received assurance from the CEO and CFO 
that the declaration provided in accordance with CA section 295A is founded 
on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the 
system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial 
reporting risks. 
The Board should establish a remuneration committee. 
The remuneration committee should be structured so that it: 

consists of a majority of independent directors 
Is chaired by an independent chair 

- 
- 
-  Has at least 3 directors 

8.3 

Clearly distinguish the structure of non-executive directors’ remuneration 
from that of executives. 

Yes 

Page 15 

Yes 

Page 15 

No 
No 

Yes 

Page 16 
Page 16 

Refer 
Remuneration 
report 

The Company’s corporate governance practices were in place throughout the year ended 30 June 2013. 

Further  information  about  the  Company’s  corporate  governance  practices  is  set  out  on  the  Company’s  website  at 
www.caravelminerals.com.au  in  accordance  with  the  recommendations  of  the  ASX,  information  published  on  the 
Company’s website includes charters (for the Board and its sub-committees), codes of conduct and other policies and 
procedures relating to the Board and its responsibilities. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

ROLE OF THE BOARD AND MANAGEMENT 

The Board represents shareholders’ interests in developing and then continuing a successful business, which seeks to 
optimise  medium  to  long-term  financial  gains  for  shareholders.  By  not  focusing  on  short-term  gains  for  shareholders, 
the Board believes that this will ultimately result in the interests of all stakeholders being appropriately addressed when 
making business decisions. 

The Board is responsible for ensuring that the Company is managed in such a way to best achieve this desired result. 
Given the early development stage of this business, the Board currently undertakes an active, not passive role.  

The  Board  is  responsible  for  evaluating  and  setting  the  strategic  directions  for  the  Company,  establishing  goals  for 
management and monitoring the achievement of these goals. The Executive Director is responsible to the Board for the 
day-to-day management of the Company. 

The Board has sole responsibility for the following: 

  Protection and enhancement of shareholder value. 
  Formulation, review and approval of the objectives and strategic direction of the Company. 
  Monitoring  the  financial  performance  of  the  Company  by  reviewing  and  approving  budgets  and  monitoring 

results. 

  Approving all significant business transactions including acquisitions, divestments and capital expenditure. 
  Ensuring that adequate internal control systems and procedures exist and that compliance with these systems 

and procedures is maintained. 

  The identification of significant business risks and ensuring that such risks are adequately managed. 
  The review of performance and remuneration of executive directors and key staff. 
  The establishment and maintenance of appropriate ethical standards. 
  Evaluating  and,  where  appropriate,  adopting  with  or  without  modification  the  ASX  Corporate  Governance 

Council’s Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice Recommendations. 

The Board recognises the need for the Company to operate with the highest standards of behaviour and accountability. 

The  Company  seeks  to  follow  the  best  practice  recommendations  for  listed  companies  as  outlined  in  the  ASX 
Corporate  Governance  Council’s  Principles  of  Good  Corporate  Governance  and  Best  Practice  Recommendations 
where appropriate for its size and the complexity of its operations.  

As the Company’s activities increase in size, scope and/or nature the Company’s corporate governance principles will 
be reviewed by the Board and amended as appropriate. 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate Governance Statement (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD AND NEW APPOINTMENTS 

The Company currently has the following Board members: 

Marcel Hilmer 
James Harris 
Brett McKeon 
Peter Alexander 

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Independent Non-Executive Director 

The Company’s Constitution provides that the number of Directors shall not be less than three and not more than ten. 
There is no requirement for any share holding qualification. 

The Board believes that the individuals on the Board can make, and do make, quality and independent judgements in 
the best interests of the Company on all relevant issues. The Board also requires the CEO and the Chairperson roles 
be fulfilled by different individuals. Currently the Company does not have a formally appointed chairperson. 

As the Company’s activities increase in size, nature and scope, the size of the Board will be reviewed and the optimum 
number  of  Directors  required  for  the  Board  to  properly  perform  its  assigned  responsibilities  and  functions  will  be 
appointed.  

The membership of the Board, its activities and composition are subject to periodic review. The criteria for determining 
the  identification  and  appointment  of  a  suitable  candidate  for  the  Board  shall  include  quality  of  the  individual, 
background of experience and achievement, compatibility with other Board members, credibility within the Company’s 
scope  of  activities,  intellectual  ability  to  contribute  to  Board  duties  and  physical  ability  to  undertake  Board  duties  and 
responsibilities. 

Directors are initially appointed by the full Board subject to election by shareholders at the next annual general meeting. 
Under the Company’s Constitution the tenure of Directors (other than Executive Director, regardless of whether this is a 
joint or singular position) is subject to reappointment by shareholders not later than the third anniversary following his 
last  appointment.  Subject  to  the  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  the  Board  does  not  subscribe  to  the 
principle  of  retirement  age  and  there  is  no  maximum  period  of  service  as  a  Director.  An  Executive  Director  may  be 
appointed for any period and on any terms the Directors think fit and, subject to the terms of any agreement entered 
into, the Board may revoke any appointment. 

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD 

The  Board  considers  that  the  Company  is  not  currently  of  a  size,  nor  are  its  affairs  of  such  complexity  to  justify  the 
formation  of  separate  or  special  committees  at  this  time  including  audit,  remuneration  or  nomination  committees 
preferring at this stage to manage the Company through the full board of Directors. 

The Board as a whole is able to address the governance aspects of the full scope of the Company’s activities and to 
ensure that it adheres to appropriate ethical standards. 

The full Board currently holds meetings at such times as may be necessary to address any general or specific matters 
as required. 

If the Group’s activities increase in size, scope and nature, the appointment of separate or special committees will be 
reviewed by the Board and implemented if appropriate.  

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 

In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the Company’s Constitution, Directors must keep the Board advised, 
on an ongoing basis, of any interest that could potentially conflict with those of the Company. Where the Board believes 
that a significant conflict exists the Director concerned does not receive the relevant board papers and is not present at 
the meeting whilst the item is considered.   

INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE 

The Board has determined that individual Directors have the right in connection with their duties and responsibilities as 
Directors, to seek independent professional advice at the Company’s expense. The engagement of an outside adviser 
is  subject  to  prior  approval  of  the  Chairman  and  this  will  not  be  withheld  unreasonably.  If  appropriate,  any  advice  so 
received will be made available to all Board members. 

ETHICAL STANDARDS 

The Board acknowledges the need for continued maintenance of the highest standard of corporate governance practice 
and ethical conduct by all Directors and employees of the Company. 

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate Governance Statement (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS 

The  Board  has  adopted  a  Code  of  Conduct  for  Directors  to  promote  ethical  and  responsible  decision  making  by  the 
Directors.  The  Code  is  based  on  a  Code  of  Conduct  for  Directors  prepared  by  the  Australian  Institute  of  Company 
Directors. 

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS 

The  Company  has  established  a  Code  of  Conduct  (Code)  which  aims  to  develop  a  consistent  understanding  of,  and 
approach  to,  the  desired  standards  of  conduct  and  behaviour  of  the  directors,  officers,  employees  and  contractors 
(collectively,  the  Employees)  in  carrying  out  their  roles  for  the  Company.  Through  this  Code,  the  Company  seeks  to 
encourage  and  develop  a  culture  of  professionalism,  honesty  and  responsibility  in  order  to  maintain  and  enhance  its 
reputation as a valued employer, business operator and "corporate citizen". The Code is designed to broadly outline the 
ways  in  which  the  Company  wishes  to  conduct  its  business.  The  Code  does  not  cover  every  possible  situation  that 
Employees  may  face,  but  is  intended  to  provide  Employees  with  a  guide  to  taking  a  commonsense  approach  to  any 
given situation, within an overall framework. 

DEALINGS IN COMPANY SECURITIES 

The  Company  has  established  a  Security  Trading  Policy  that  is  provided  to  all  Directors  and  employees  on 
commencement. 

The  constitution  permits  directors  to  acquire  shares  or  options  in  the  Company.  The  Company’s  policy  prohibits 
Directors from dealing in shares or options whilst in possession of price sensitive information not released to the public. 
Directors  must  notify  the  company  secretary  once  they  have  bought  or  sold  shares  or  options  in  the  Company  or 
exercised options over ordinary shares.  In accordance with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 and the Listing 
Rules  of  the  Australian  Securities  Exchange,  the  Company  on  behalf  of  the  directors  must  advise  the  Australian 
Securities Exchange of any transactions conducted by them in shares and / or options in the Company. 

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION 

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION POLICY 

The Disclosure of Information Policy requires all executives and Directors to inform the Executive Director / CEO or the 
Company Secretary when the Executive Director / CEO is not available, of any potentially material information as soon 
as practicable after they become aware of that information. 

Information is material if it is likely that the information would influence investors who commonly acquire securities on 
ASX in deciding whether to buy, sell or hold the Company’s securities. 

Information is not material and need not be disclosed if: 

a) 

b) 

c) 

A reasonable person would not expect the information to be disclosed or is material but due to a specific valid 
commercial reason is not to be disclosed; and 

The information is confidential; and 

One of the following applies: 

i. 
It would breach a law or regulation to disclose the information; 
ii.  The information concerns an incomplete proposal or negotiation; 
iii.  The information comprises matters of supposition or is insufficiently definite to warrant disclosure; 
iv.  The information is generated for internal management purposes; 
v.  The information is a trade secret; 

The  Executive  Director  is  responsible  for  interpreting  and  monitoring  the  Company’s  disclosure  policy  and  where 
necessary informing the Board. The company secretary is responsible for all communications with ASX. 

COMMUNICATION WITH SHAREHOLDERS 

The Company’s communication strategy requires communication with shareholders and other stakeholders in an open, 
regular and timely manner so that the market has sufficient information to make informed investment decisions on the 
operations and results of the Company. The strategy provides for the use of systems that ensure a regular and timely 
release of information about the Company is provided to shareholders. Mechanisms employed include: 

•  Announcements lodged with ASX; 
•  ASX Quarterly Cash Flow Reports; 
•  Half Yearly Report; 
•  Periodic presentations to investors; 
•  Presentations at the Annual General Meeting/General Meetings; and 
•  Annual Report. 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
Corporate Governance Statement (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

The  Board  encourages  full  participation  of  shareholders  at  the  Annual  General  Meeting  to  ensure  a  high  level  of 
accountability and understanding of the Company’s strategy and goals.  

RISK MANAGEMENT 

OVERVIEW OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

The Board adopts practices designed to identify significant areas of business risk and to effectively manage those risks 
in accordance with the Company’s risk profile. This includes assessing, monitoring and managing operational, financial 
reporting, and compliance risks for the Company. The Company is not of a size nor are its affairs of such complexity to 
justify  the  establishment  of  a  formal  system  for  reporting  risk  management  and  associated  compliance  and  controls.  
Instead,  a  director,  in  accordance  with  company  policy,  approves  all  expenditure,  is  intimately  acquainted  with  all 
operations and reports all relevant issues to the other directors at the directors’ meetings.   

RISK PROFILE 

The  Company  is  not  currently  considered  to  be  of  a  size,  nor  are  its  affairs  of  such  complexity  to  justify  the 
establishment  of  a  separate  Risk  Management  Committee.  Instead,  the  board,  as  part  of  its  usual  role  and  through 
direct  involvement  in  the  management  of  the  Company’s  operations  ensures  risks  are  identified,  assessed  and 
appropriately  managed.  Where  necessary,  the  board  draws  on  the  expertise  of  appropriate  external  consultants  to 
assist in dealing with or mitigating risk. 

Major  risks  arise  from  such  matters  as  actions  by  competitors,  government  policy  changes,  the  robustness  of  the 
technologies being used or proposed to be used, environment, occupational health and safety, financial reporting and 
the purchase, development and use of information systems. 

RISK MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE AND CONTROL 

The  board  acknowledges  that  it  is  responsible  for  the  overall  internal  control  framework,  but  recognises  that  no  cost 
effective internal control system will preclude all errors and irregularities. 

INTEGRITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTING 

The Company’s Executive Director / CEO and Chief Financial Officer (or equivalent) report in writing to the Board that: 

• 

• 

• 

the financial statements of the Company for each half and full year present a true and fair view, in all material 
aspects,  of  the  Company’s  financial  condition  and  operational  results  and  are  in  accordance  with  accounting 
standards; 
the  above  statement  is  founded  on  a  sound  system  of  risk  management  and  internal  compliance  and  control 
which implements the policies adopted by the Board; and 
the  Company’s  risk  management  and  internal  compliance  and  control  framework  is  operating  efficiently  and 
effectively in all material respects.   

ROLE OF AUDITOR 

The  Company’s  practice  is  to  invite  the  auditor  to  attend  the  annual  general  meeting  and  be  available  to  answer 
shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the auditor’s report. 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW 

The Board has adopted a self-evaluation process to measure its own performance during each financial year. Also, an 
annual review is undertaken in relation to the composition and skills mix of the Directors of the Company. 

Arrangements will be put in place by the Board to monitor the performance of the Company’s executives to include: 

•  a review by the Board of the Company’s financial performance; and 
•  annual  performance  appraisal  meetings  incorporating  analysis  of  key  performance  indicators  with  each 

individual. 

REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENTS 

The Company’s Remuneration Policy is set out in the Remuneration Report Section of the Director’s Report, and is also 
included in the 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate Governance Statement (Continued) 
30 June 2013 

DIVERSITY 

The  Company  recognizes  the  value  contributed  to  the  organization  by  employing  people  with  varying  skills,  cultural 
backgrounds, ethnicity and experience. Caravel believes its diverse workforce is the key to its continued, growth, improved 
productivity and performance. 

In  line  with  the  Corporate  Governance  recommendations,  the  Company  has  implemented  a  Diversity  Policy  which  is 
available from the Company’s website. Although the Company has a small workforce, one quarter of its workforce at 30 
June 2013 were female. This has been consistent during the year ended 30 June 2013. 

The Company promotes an inclusive culture and has a zero tolerance of discrimination. No cases of discrimination were 
reported during the year. The company is supportive of flexible working arrangements. Due to the size of the company, 
working arrangements are dealt with on a case by case basis. 

The Executive Director is responsible for the ongoing implementation of the diversity policy. 

COMPLIANCE WITH ASX CORPORATE GOVERNANCE RECOMMENDATIONS 

During  the  Company’s  2013  financial  year  (“Reporting  Period”)  the  Company  complied  with  the  ASX  Principles  and 
Recommendations other than in relation to the matters specified below. 

Principle No 

2.2 

2.4 

Best Practice 
Recommendation 

The chairperson should be an 
independent director. 

A separate Nomination 
Committee has not been formed. 

3.2, 3.3 

The  Diversity  Policy  does  not 
include  measureable  objectives 
for achieving gender diversity.   

4.1,4.2, 4.3 

A separate Audit Committee has 
not been formed. 

8.1, 8.2 

There is no separate 
Remuneration Committee. 

Reasons for Non-compliance 

required 

Currently  the  Company  does  not  have  a  formally  appointed 
chairperson.  The  Board  will  consider  the  appointment  of  a 
chairperson  at  an  appropriate  time.  Three  of  the  four  current 
Board members are independent directors. 
The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a size 
to justify the formation of a nomination committee. The Board as 
a whole undertakes the process of reviewing the skill base and 
experience  of  existing  Directors  to  enable  identification  of 
attributes 
in  new  Directors.  Where  appropriate 
independent  consultants  are  engaged  to  identify  possible  new 
candidates for the Board. 
The Board considers due to the size of the Company setting of 
measurable  diversity  objectives 
  The 
company  has  minimal  full  time  employees  and  utilises  external 
consultants  and  contractors 
time 
workforce as and when required.   
The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a size, 
nor are its affairs of such complexity to justify the formation of an 
audit committee. The Board as a whole undertakes the selection 
and  proper  application  of  accounting  policies,  the  identification 
and  management  of  risk  and  the  review  of  the  operation  of  the 
internal control systems. 
The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a size, 
nor are its affairs of such complexity to justify the formation of a 
remuneration  committee.  The  Board  as  a  whole  is  responsible 
for the remuneration arrangements for Directors and executives 
of the Company. 

is  not  appropriate. 

to  complement 

the 

full 

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Tel: +8 6382 4600
Fax: +8 6382 4601
www.bdo.com.au

38 Station Street
Subiaco, WA 6008
PO Box 700 West Perth WA 6872
Australia

29 August 2013

The Directors
Caravel Minerals Limited
Level 3
18 Richardson Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005

Dear Sirs,

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY CHRIS BURTON TO THE DIRECTORS OF
CARAVEL MINIERALS LIMITED

As lead auditor of Caravel Minerals Limited for the year ended 30 June 2013, I declare that, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:

•

•

the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit;
and

any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

This declaration is in respect of Caravel Minerals Limited and the entities it controlled during the
period.

Chris Burton
Director

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd
Perth, Western Australia

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd ABN 79 112 284 787 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO (Australia) Ltd ABN 77 050
110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd and BDO (Australia) Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited
by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards
Legislation (other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees) in each State or Territory other than Tasmania.

ANNUAL REPORT 2013

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CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED

Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

Revenue from continuing operations 

Other income 

Administration services 

Depreciation expense 

Employee expenses 

Exploration expenses 

Note 

5(a) 

5(b) 

14 

5(c) 

Consolidated 
2013 
$ 

Company 
2012 
$ 

95,015 

186,294 

603,468 

75,063 

(1,376,872) 

(1,584,647) 

(73,773) 

(83,351) 

(2,068,570) 

(1,684,809) 

(1,917,204) 

(1,677,797) 

Exploration expenditure written off 

15 

(1,630,017) 

(422,505) 

Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense 

(6,367,953) 

(5,191,752) 

Income tax expense relating to continuing operations 

Loss from continuing operations 

Loss from discontinued operations 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income 
Items that may be reclassified to profit and loss 

Foreign currency translation adjustment 

Unrealised loss on available-for-sale investments 

Other comprehensive income for the year net of taxes 

Comprehensive loss attributable to the shareholders of the 
Company 

Comprehensive loss attributable to the shareholders of the 
Company arises from: 

Continuing activities 

Discontinued operations 

Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share) for continuing 
operations attributable to the shareholders of the Company 

Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share) attributable to 
the shareholders of the Company 

8 

7 

6 

6 

- 

- 

(6,367,953) 

(5,191,752) 

(1,187,788) 

(217,136) 

(7,555,741) 

(5,408,888) 

45,803 

(26,050) 

19,753 

- 

- 

- 

(7,535,988) 

(5,408,888) 

(6,394,003) 

(5,191,752) 

(1,141,985) 

(217,136) 

(7,535,988) 

(5,408,888) 

(2.53) 

(4.21) 

(3.00) 

(4.39) 

The  above  Consolidated  Statement  of  Profit  and  Loss  and  Other  Comprehensive  Income  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the 
accompanying notes. 

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
As at 30 June 2013 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other current assets 

Non-current assets held for sale 

Total Current Assets 

Non-Current Assets 

Investments 

Plant and equipment 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Total Non-Current Assets 

TOTAL ASSETS 

Current Liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Provisions 

Total Current Liabilities 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY 

Share capital 

Accumulated loss 

Reserves 

TOTAL EQUITY 

Consolidated 
2013 
$ 

Company 
2012 
$ 

Note 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

17 

18 

1,908,222 

2,505,165 

269,351 

391 

6,771 

3,098 

2,177,964 

2,515,034 

400,000 

- 

2,577,964 

2,515,034 

23,966 

155,205 

- 

212,834 

3,787,218 

2,035,017 

3.966,389 

2,247,851 

6,544,353 

4,762,885 

979,465 

100,187 

1,079,652 

1,079,652 

294,110 

40,953 

335,063 

335,063 

5,464,701 

4,427,822 

19 

33,537,775 

25,208,512 

(30,403,502) 

(22,847,761) 

2,330,428 

2,067,071 

5,464,701 

4,427,822 

The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes  

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

Share capital 
Common shares 
Balance as at beginning of year 
Share issuance net of costs 
Balance as at end of year 
Total share capital 

Note 

19 

Consolidated 
2013 
$ 

Company 
2012 
$ 

25,208,512 
8,329,263 
33,537,775 
33,537,775 

20,334,404 
4,874,108 
25,208,512 
25,208,512 

Accumulated loss 
Balance as at beginning of year 
Loss for the year attributable to shareholders of the Company 
Total accumulated loss 

(22,847,761) 
(7,555,741) 
(30,403,502) 

(17,438,873) 
(5,408,888) 
(22,847,761) 

Reserves 

Share based payments reserve 

Balance as at beginning of year 

Share based compensation 

Balance as at end of year 

Converted option reserve 

Balance as at beginning of year 

Options converted 

Balance as at end of year 

Foreign currency translation 

Balance as at beginning of year 

Currency translation differences on foreign operations 

Balance as at end of year 

AFS reserve 

Balance as at beginning of year 

Available-for-sale investment 

Balance as at end of year 

Total reserves 

2,056,832 

1,695,577 

243,604 

361,255 

2,300,436 

2,056,832 

10,239 

- 

10,239 

- 

45,803 

45,803 

- 

(26,050) 

(26,050) 

10,239 

- 

10,239 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,330,428 

2,067,071 

Total comprehensive income for the period 

(7,535,988) 

(5,408,888) 

The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Interest received 

Government grants 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Note 

Consolidated 
2013 
$ 

Company 
2012 
$ 

51,312 

603,469 

182,244 

75,063 

(4,388,657) 

(2,094,311) 

Payments for exploration and evaluation expenditure 

(1,932,502) 

(3,166,801) 

Net cash used in operating activities 

9(b) 

(5,666,378) 

(5,003,805) 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Proceeds from sale of tenements 

Payments for available-for-sale investments 

Cash received on asset acquisition 

Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment 

Payments for plant and equipment 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Proceeds from issue of shares 

Share issue costs 

Net cash inflow from financing activities 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents held 

5,000 

(50,016) 

45,481 

59,471 

(19,228) 

40,708 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(12,553) 

(12,553) 

5,244,776 

5,228,000 

(216,049) 

(353,892) 

5,028,727 

4,874,108 

(596,943) 

(142,250) 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 

2,505,165 

2,647,415 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 

9(a) 

1,908,222 

2,505,165 

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

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.  CORPORATE INFORMATION 

The annual report of Caravel Minerals Limited for the year ended 30 June 2013 was authorised for issue in accordance 
with a resolution of the directors on 29 August 2013. 

Caravel Minerals Limited is a company limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on 
the Australian Securities Exchange.  

The nature of operations and principal activities of the Company are described in the Directors’ Report. 

2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

a)  Basis of preparation 

These financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with the 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements 
of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. 

Caravel Minerals Limited is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements. 

The financial report has been prepared on a historical cost basis. 

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars. 

Compliance with IFRS 

These  financial  statements  comply  with  Australian  Accounting  Standards  as  issued  by  the  Australian  Accounting 
Standards  Board  and  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS)  as  issued  by  the  International  Accounting 
Standards Board. 

b)  Principles of consolidation 

Subsidiaries 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  assets  and  liabilities  of  all  subsidiaries  of  Caravel  Minerals 
Limited  (‘company’  or  ‘parent  entity’)  as  at  30  June  2013  and  the  results  of  all  subsidiaries  for  the  year  then  ended. 
Caravel  Minerals  Limited  and  its  subsidiaries  together  are  referred  to  in  this  financial  report  as  the  group  or  the 
consolidated entity. 

Subsidiaries  are  all  entities  (including  special  purpose  entities)  over  which  the  group  has  the  power  to  govern  the 
financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The 
existence  and  effect  of  potential  voting  rights  that  are  currently  exercisable  or  convertible  are  considered  when 
assessing whether the group controls another entity. 

A list of controlled entities is contained in note 4 to the financial statements. 

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are de-consolidated 
from the date that control ceases. 

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

c)  Foreign currency transactions and balances 

Functional and presentation currency 

Items  included  in  the  financial  statements  of  each  of  the  group’s  entities  are  measured  using  the  currency  of  the 
primary  economic  environment  in  which  the  entity  operates  (‘the  functional  currency’).  The  consolidated  financial 
statements  are  presented  in  Australian  dollars,  which  is  Caravel  Minerals  Limited’s  functional  and  presentation 
currency. 

Transaction and balances 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of 
the  transaction.  Foreign  currency  monetary  items  are  translated  at  the  year-end  exchange  rate.  Non-monetary  items 
measured  at  historical  cost  continue  to  be  carried  at  the  exchange  rate  at  the  date  of  the  transaction.  Non-monetary 
items measured at fair value are reported at the exchange rate at the date when fair values were determined. 

Exchange differences arising on the translation of monetary items are recognised in the profit or loss. 

Exchange  differences  arising  on  the  translation  of  non-monetary  items  are  recognised  directly  in  equity  to  the  extent 
that  the  gain  or  loss  is  directly  recognised  in  equity;  otherwise  the  exchange  difference  is  recognised  in  the  profit  or 
loss.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

c)  Foreign currency transactions and balances (continued) 

Group companies 

The  financial  results  and  position  of  foreign  operations  whose  functional  currency  is  different  from  the  Group’s 
presentation currency are translated as follows: 

- 

- 

- 

assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates prevailing at that reporting date; 

income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period; and 

retained earnings are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. 

Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations are transferred directly to the Group’s foreign currency 
translation  reserve  in  the  statement  of  financial  position.  These  differences  are  recognised  in  the  profit  or  loss  in  the 
period in which the operation is disposed. 

d) 

Investments and other financial assets 

Classification 

The  group  classifies  its  financial  assets  in  the  following  categories:  loans  and  receivables  and  available-for-sale 
financial  assets.  The  classification  depends  on  the  purpose  for  which  the  investments  were  acquired.  Management 
determines the classification of its investments at initial recognition. 

Loans and receivables 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an 
active  market.  They  are  included  in  current  assets,  except  for  those  with  maturities  greater  than  12  months  after  the 
reporting period which are classified as non-current assets. 

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  classified  in  any  of  the  other  categories.  They  are  included  in  non-current 
assets unless the investment matures or management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the end 
of the reporting period. Investments are designated as available-for-sale if they do not have fixed maturities and fixed or 
determinable payments and management intends to hold them for the medium to long term. 

Measurement 

At  initial  recognition,  the  group  measures  a  financial  asset  at  its  fair  value  plus  transaction  costs  that  are  directly 
attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. 

Loans and receivables and held-to-maturity investments are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective 
interest method. 

Available-for-sale financial assets are subsequently carried at fair value. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair 
value are recognised in other comprehensive income. 

Fair value 

Fair  value  is  determined  based  on  current  bid  prices  for  all  quoted  investments.  Valuation  techniques  are  applied  to 
determine  the  fair  value  for  all  unlisted  securities  held  at  cost  less  impairment,  including  recent  arm’s  length 
transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models. 

Impairment of assets 

The  consolidated  entity  assesses  at  each  reporting  date  whether  there  is  objective  evidence  that  a  financial  asset  or 
group  of  financial  assets  is  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  as  an  indicator  that  the  securities  are 
impaired.  If  any  such  evidence  exists  for  available-for-sale  financial  assets,  the  cumulative  loss  –  measured  as  the 
difference  between  the  acquisition  cost  and  the  current  fair  value,  less  any  impairment  loss  on  that  financial  asset 
previously  recognised  in  profit  or  loss  –  is  removed  from  equity  and  included  in  profit  or  loss.  Impairment  losses 
recognised  in  the  statement  of  comprehensive  income  on  equity  instruments  classified  as  available-for-sale  are  not 
reversed through profit or loss. 

Recognition and derecognition 

Regular  purchases  and  sales  of  financial  assets  are  recognised  on  trade-date  –  the  date  on  which  the  consolidated 
entity  commits  to  purchase  or  sell  the  asset.  Investments  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value  plus  transaction  costs. 
Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have 
been transferred and the consolidated entity has transferred substantially all the risks and reward of ownership. When 
the securities classified as available-for-sale are sold, the accumulated fair value adjustments recognised in equity are 
included in profit or loss as gains and losses for investment securities. 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

e)  Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Exploration  and  evaluation  costs  are  expensed  as  incurred  as  an  operating  cost  of  the  Group.  Costs  related  to  the 
acquisition  of  properties  that  contain  mineral  resources  are  capitalised  and  allocated  separately  to  specific  areas  of 
interest. These costs are capitalised until the viability of the area of interest is determined. 

f)  Plant and equipment 

Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. 
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 Group and the cost of the item 
can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the statement of profit and loss and other 
comprehensive income during the financial period in which they are incurred. 

Depreciation 

Depreciation is calculated on either the straight-line basis or diminishing value basis over their useful lives to the Group 
commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The depreciation rates used are as follows: 

Plant and equipment 
Exploration equipment 
Vehicles  
Leasehold improvements 
Computer equipment and software   

30% 
25% 
30% 
25% 
40% 

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

Derecognition 

Gains  and  losses  on  disposals  are  determined  by  comparing  proceeds  with  the  carrying  amount.  These  gains  and 
losses are included in the Statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income. 

g) 

Impairment of assets 

Caravel Minerals Limited conducts an annual internal review of asset values, which is used as a source of information 
to assess for any indicators of impairment. External factors, such as changes in expected future processes, technology 
and  economic  conditions,  are  also  monitored  to  assess  for  indicators  of  impairment.  If  any  indication  of  impairment 
exists, an estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount is calculated. 

An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying value exceeds its recoverable amount. 
Recoverable  amount  is  the  higher  of  an  asset’s  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  and  value  in  use.  For  the  purposes  of 
assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows 
that  are  largely  independent  of  the  cash  inflows  from  other  assets  or  groups  of  assets  (cash-generating  units).  Non-
financial  assets  other  than  goodwill  that  suffered  an  impairment  are  tested  for  possible  reversal  of  the  impairment 
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the impairment may have reversed. 

h)  Revenue recognition 

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue 
can  be  reliably  measured.  Revenue  is  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  or  receivable.  The 
following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: 

Interest 

Interest revenue is recognised as the interest accrues (using the effective interest method, which is the rate that exactly 
discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument) to the net carrying value 
amount of the financial asset. 

Government Grants 

Government grant revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.   

i) 

Income tax 

The income tax expense for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the national 
income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary 
differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to 
unused tax losses. 

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

i) 

Income tax (continued) 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when the 
assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted for 
each  jurisdiction.  The  relevant  tax  rates  are  applied  to  the  cumulative  amounts  of  deductible  and  taxable  temporary 
differences to measure the deferred tax asset or liability.  An exception is made for certain temporary differences arising 
from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability. No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised in relation to these 
temporary differences if they arose on goodwill or in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time 
of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit or loss. 

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

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it 
is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to 
be utilised. 

Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it 
has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered. 

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in 
equity. 

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax 
assets  against  tax  liabilities  and  the  deferred  tax  liabilities  relate  to  the  same  taxable  entity  and  the  same  taxation 
authority. 

j)  Cash and cash equivalents 

“Cash and cash equivalents” includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions and other short-term 
highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant 
risk of changes in value. For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash 
and cash equivalents as defined above, net of any bank overdrafts.  

k)  Trade and other receivables 

Trade  receivables  are  initially  recognised  and  carried  at  original  invoice  amount  less  provision  for  impairment.  Trade 
receivables  are  due  for  settlement  no  more  than  30  days  from  the  date  of  recognition.  A  provision  for  impairment  is 
made  when  there  is  objective  evidence  that  the  Group  will  not  be  able  to  collect  the  debts.  Bad  debts  are  written  off 
when identified. 

Financial assets carried at amortised cost  

If  there  is  objective  evidence  that  an  impairment  loss  on  loans  and  receivables  carried  at  amortised  cost  has  been 
incurred,  the  amount  of  the  loss  is  measured  as  the  difference  between  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  and  the  present 
value  of  estimated  future  cash  flows  (excluding  future  credit  losses  that  have  not  been  incurred)  discounted  at  the 
financial  asset’s  original  effective  interest  rate  (i.e.  the  effective  interest  rate  computed  at  initial  recognition).  The 
carrying amount of the asset is reduced either directly or through use of an allowance account. The amount of the loss 
is recognised in profit or loss. 

l) 

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. 

Company as a lessee 

Operating  lease  payments,  where  substantially  all  the  risk  and  benefits  remain  with  the  lessor,  are  recognised  as  an 
expense  in  the  statement  of  profit  and  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  lease 
term.  Operating  lease  incentives  are  recognised  as  a  liability  when  received  and  subsequently  reduced  by  allocating 
lease payments between rental expense and reduction of the liability. 

m)  Trade and other payables 

Trade and other payables are carried at amortised cost and represent liabilities for the goods and services provided to 
the Group prior to the end of the financial period that are unpaid and arise when the Group becomes obliged to make 
future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. The amounts are unsecured and are usually 
paid within 30 days. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

n)  Provisions and employee benefits 

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (either legal or constructive) as a result of a past 
event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation 
and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. 

Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the 
present obligation at the reporting date using a discounted cash flow methodology. The risks specific to the provision 
are  factored  into  the  cash  flows  and  as  such  a  risk-free  government  bond  rate  relative  to  the  expected  life  of  the 
provision is used as a discount rate. The increase in the provision resulting from the passage of time is recognised in 
finance costs. 

Employee leave benefits 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected 
to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting 
date.  They  are  measured  at  the  amounts  expected  to  be  paid  when  the  liabilities  are  settled.  Expenses  for  non-
accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and are measured at the rates paid or payable. 

o)  Share based payments 

The Group provides benefits to Directors, employees, consultants and other advisors of the Group in the form of share-
based  payments,  whereby  the  Directors,  employees,  consultants  and  other  advisors  render  services  in  exchange  for 
shares or rights over shares (equity-settled transactions). 

The cost of these equity-settled transactions is measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the 
date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by an external valuer using a Black-Scholes model. 

In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions linked to 
the market price of the shares of the Company if applicable. 

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period 
in  which  the  performance  and/or  service  conditions  are  fulfilled,  ending  on  the  date  on  which  the  relevant  recipient 
becomes fully entitled to the award (the vesting period). 

The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects (i) 
the  extent  to  which  the  vesting  period  has  expired  and  (ii)  the  Company’s  best  estimate  of  the  number  of  equity 
instruments that will ultimately vest. No adjustment is made for the likelihood of market performance conditions being 
met as the effect of these conditions is included in the determination of fair value at grant date. The statement of profit 
and  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income  charge  or  credit  for  a  period  represents  the  movement  in  cumulative 
expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period. 

No  expense  is  recognised  for  awards  that  do  not  ultimately  vest,  except  for  awards  where  vesting  is  only  conditional 
upon a market condition. 

If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the terms had not 
been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-
based payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the recipient, as measured at the date of modification. 

If an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not 
yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award 
and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new award are treated as if 
they were a modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph. 

The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of earnings 
per share (see Note 6). 

Under the employee share scheme, shares are issued to employees by providing interest free loans and will vest over 
the  restriction  period.  The  shares  are  held  by  the  Trust  until  the  loan  is  repaid.  Within  the  loan  period  the  employee 
must  have  paid  off  the  loan  balance,  at  which  point  the  shares  are  delivered  to  the  employee,  or  surrendered  the 
shares. Surrender of the shares by the employee after the restriction period, is treated as discharging any outstanding 
amount on the loan, irrespective of the value of the shares. 

The effect of such an arrangement is equivalent to an option with a strike price per share equal to the share price on 
grant date. 

p)  Contributed equity 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Issued and paid up capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration 
received by the Company. 

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

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

q)  Earnings per share (EPS) 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit/loss attributable to equity holders of the Group, excluding 
any  costs  of  servicing  equity  other  than  ordinary  shares,  by  the  weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares 
outstanding during the period, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the period. 

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

r)  Goods and services tax 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except: 

• 

• 

when  the  GST  incurred  on  a  purchase  of  goods  and  services  is  not  recoverable  from  the  taxation  authority,  in 
which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as 
applicable; and 

receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. 

The  net  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation  authority  is  included  as  part  of  receivables  or 
payables in the statement of financial position. 

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

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

s)  Segment reporting 

AASB  8  requires  a  management  approach  under  which  segment  information  is  presented  on  the  same  basis  as  that 
used  for  internal  reporting  purposes.  Operating  segments  are  now  reported  in  a  manner  that  is  consistent  with  the 
internal reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).  

t)  Government grants 

Grants from the government are recognised at their fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will 
be received and the Company will comply with all attached conditions. 

u)  Non-current assets (or disposal groups) held for sale and discontinued operations 

Non-current  assets  (or  disposal  groups)  are  classified  as  held  for  sale  if  their  carrying  amount  will  be  recovered 
principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use and a sale is considered highly probable. They 
are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell, except for assets such as deferred 
tax assets, assets arising from employee benefits, financial assets and investment property that are carried at fair value 
and contractual rights under insurance contracts, which are specifically exempt from this requirement. 

An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset (or disposal group) to fair value 
less  costs  to  sell.  A  gain  is  recognised  for  any  subsequent  increases  in  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  of  an  asset  (or 
disposal group), but not in excess of any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised. A gain or loss not previously 
recognised by the date of the sale of the non-current asset (or disposal group) is recognised at the date of derecognition. 

Non-current  assets  (including  those  that  are  part  of  a  disposal  group)  are  not  depreciated  or  amortised  while  they  are 
classified as held for sale. Interest and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of a disposal group classified as held 
for sale continue to be recognised.  

Non-current assets classified as held for sale and the assets of a disposal group classified as held for sale are presented 
separately from the other assets in the balance sheet. The liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale are 
presented separately from other liabilities in the balance sheet.  

A discontinued operation is a component of the entity that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale and that 
represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, is part of a single co-ordinated plan to 
dispose of such a line of business or area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. The 
results of discontinued operations are presented separately in the income statement. 

v)  Acquisition accounting 

When an asset acquisition does not constitute a business combination, the assets and liabilities are assigned a carrying 
amount based on their relative fair values in an asset purchase transaction and no deferred tax will arise in relation to 
the  acquired  assets  and  assumed  liabilities  as  the  initial  recognition  exemption  for  deferred  tax  under  AASB  112 
applies.  No  goodwill  will  arise  on  the  acquisition  and  transaction  costs  of  the  acquisition  will  be  included  in  the 
capitalised cost of the asset. 

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

w)  Going Concern 

This  report  is  prepared  on  the  going  concern  basis  which  assumes  the  continuity  of  normal  business  activity  and  the 
realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. 

The Group incurred a net loss of $7,555,741 during the year ended 30 June 2013 and as of that date the Group had net 
assets of $5,464,701 (2012: $4,427,822). The Directors believe there are sufficient funds to meet the Group’s working 
capital requirements and as at the date of this report the Group believes it can meet all liabilities as and when they fall 
due. However, the Directors recognise that additional funding through the issue of shares will be required for the Group 
to continue to actively explore its mineral properties. 

The Directors have reviewed the business outlook and the assets and liabilities of the Group and are of the opinion that 
the  going  concern  basis  of  accounting  is  appropriate  as  they  believe  the  Group  will  continue  to  be  successful  in 
securing additional funds through equity issues as and when the need to raise funds arises. 

x)  New accounting standards and interpretations that are not yet mandatory 

Certain  new  accounting  standards  and  interpretations  have  been  published  that  are  not  mandatory  for  30  June  2013 
reporting periods and have not been early adopted by the group. The group’s assessment of the impact of these new 
standards and interpretations is set out below. 

(i)  AASB  9  Financial  Instruments,  AASB  2009-11  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  arising  from 
AASB 9, AASB 2010-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 (December 2010) 
and AASB 2012-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Mandatory Effective Date of AASB 9 and 
Transition Disclosures (effective from 1 January 2015)  

AASB  9  Financial  Instruments  addresses  the  classification,  measurement  and  derecognition  of  financial  assets  and 
financial  liabilities.  The  standard  is  not  applicable  until  1  January  2015  but  is  available  for  early  adoption.  When 
adopted,  the  standard  will  affect  in  particular  the  group’s  accounting  for  its  available-for-sale  financial  assets,  since 
AASB  9  only  permits  the  recognition  of  fair  value  gains  and  losses  in  other  comprehensive  income  if  they  relate  to 
equity investments that are not held for trading. In the current reporting period, the group recognised $26,050 of such 
loss in other comprehensive income. 

There  will  be  no  impact  on  the  group’s  accounting  for  financial  liabilities,  as  the  new  requirements  only  affect  the 
accounting for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and the group does not have any 
such liabilities. The derecognition rules have been transferred from AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and 
Measurement and have not been changed. The group has not yet decided when to adopt AASB 9. 

(ii)  AASB  10  Consolidated  Financial  Statements, AASB  11  Joint  Arrangements,  AASB  12  Disclosure  of  Interests  in 
Other Entities, revised AASB 127 Separate Financial Statements, AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint 
Ventures, AASB 2011-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Consolidation and Joint 
Arrangements  Standards  and  AASB  2012-10  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  –Transition 
Guidance and Other Amendments (effective 1 January 2013) 

In August 2011, the AASB issued a suite of five new and amended standards which address the accounting for joint 
arrangements, consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures. 

AASB 10 replaces all of the guidance on control and consolidation in AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial 
Statements, and Interpretation 12 Consolidation –Special Purpose Entities. The core principle that a consolidated entity 
presents a parent and its subsidiaries as if they are a single economic entity remains unchanged, as do the mechanics 
of consolidation. However, the standard introduces a single definition of control that applies to all entities. It focuses on 
the  need  to  have  both  power  and  rights  or  exposure  to  variable  returns.  Power  is  the  current  ability  to  direct  the 
activities  that  significantly  influence  returns.  Returns  must  vary  and  can  be  positive,  negative  or  both.  Control  exists 
when the investor can use its power to affect the amount of its returns. There is also new guidance on participating and 
protective rights and on agent/principal relationships. The Company has assessed its consolidation conclusions at 30 
June 2013 and has determined that adoption of AASB 10 will not result in any change to the consolidation status of any 
of its subsidiaries. 

AASB 11 introduces a principles based approach to accounting for joint arrangements. The focus is no longer on the 
legal  structure  of  joint  arrangements,  but  rather  on  how  rights  and  obligations  are  shared  by  the  parties  to  the  joint 
arrangement. Based on the assessment of rights and obligations, a joint arrangement will be classified as either a joint 
operation or a joint venture. Joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method, and the choice to proportionately 
consolidate will no longer be permitted. Parties to a joint operation will account for their share of revenues, expenses, 
assets  and  liabilities  in  much  the  same  way  as  under  the  previous  standard.  AASB  11  also  provides  guidance  for 
parties that participate in joint arrangements but do not share joint control. 

The  group’s  investment  in  various  tenement  farm-in  agreements  will  be  classified  as  joint  operations  under  the  new 
rules.  As  the  group  already  recognises  its  own  expenses,  assets  and  liabilities  in  accounting  for  these  investments, 
AASB 11 will not have any impact on the amounts recognised in its financial statements. 

AASB 12 sets out the required disclosures for entities reporting under the two new standards, AASB 10 and AASB 11, 
and replaces the disclosure requirements currently found in AASB 127 and AASB 128. Application of this standard by 
the  group  will  not  affect  any  of  the  amounts  recognised  in  the  financial  statements,  but  will  impact  the  type  of 
information disclosed in relation to the group’s investments.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

x)  New accounting standards and interpretations that are not yet mandatory (continued) 

Amendments  to  AASB  128  provide  clarification  that  an  entity  continues  to  apply  the  equity  method  and  does  not 
remeasure  its  retained  interest  as  part  of  ownership  changes  where  a  joint  venture  becomes  an  associate,  and  vice 
versa.  The  amendments  also  introduce  a  “partial  disposal”  concept.  The  group  is  still  assessing  the  impact  of  these 
amendments.  

The  group  will  adopt  the  new  standards  from  their  operative  date.  They  will  therefore  be  applied  in  the  financial 
statements for the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2014. 

(iii)  AASB  13  Fair  Value  Measurement  and  AASB  2011-8  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  arising 

from AASB 13 (effective 1 January 2013) 

AASB  13  was  released  in  September  2011.  It  explains  how  to  measure  fair  value  and  aims  to  enhance  fair  value 
disclosures. The group has yet to determine which, if any, of its current measurement techniques will have to change as 
a  result  of  the  new  guidance.  It  is  therefore  not  possible  to  state  the  impact,  if  any,  of  the  new  rules  on  any  of  the 
amounts  recognised  in  the  financial  statements.  However,  application  of  the  new  standard  will  impact  the  type  of 
information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. The group will adopt the new standard from its operative 
date, which means that it will be applied in the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2014. 

(iv)  Revised  AASB  119  Employee  Benefits  and  AASB  2011-10  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards 

arising from AASB 119 (September 2011)  

In  September  2011,  the  AASB  released  a  revised  standard  on  accounting  for  employee  benefits.  It  requires  the 
recognition  of  all  remeasurements  of  defined  benefit  liabilities/assets  immediately  in  other  comprehensive  income 
(removal of the so-called ‘corridor’ method), the immediate recognition of all past service cost in profit or loss and the 
calculation of a net interest expense or income by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. 
This replaces the expected return on plan assets that is currently included in profit or loss. The standard also introduces 
a number of additional disclosures for defined benefit liabilities/assets and could affect the timing of the recognition of 
termination benefits. Employee benefits expected to be settled (as opposed to due to settled under current standard) 
within  12  months  after  the  end  of  the  reporting  period  are  short-term  benefits,  and  therefore  not  discounted  when 
calculating  leave  liabilities.  Annual  leave  not  expected  to  be  used  within  12  months  of  end  of  reporting  period  will  in 
future be discounted when calculating leave liability. The amendments will have to be implemented retrospectively.  

This  standard  has  no  impact  as  there  are  no  leave  provision  amounts  that  are  non-current.  The  Group  will  apply  the 
new standard when it becomes operative, being from 1 July 2013. 

(v) 

Interpretation 20 (issued November 2011): Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine (Effective 1 
January 2013) 

Clarifies  that  costs  of  removing  mine  waste  materials  (overburden)  to  gain  access  to  mineral  ore  deposits  during  the 
production phase of a mine must be capitalised as inventories under AASB 102 Inventories if the benefits from stripping 
activity is realised in the form of inventory produced. Otherwise, if stripping activity provides improved access to the ore, 
stripping costs must be capitalised as a non-current, stripping activity asset if certain recognition criteria are met (as an 
addition to, or enhancement of, an existing asset). 

The  entity  does  not  currently  operate  a  surface  mine.  There  will  therefore  be  no  impact  on  the  financial  statements 
when this interpretation is first adopted. 

There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that are expected to have a material impact on the entity in 
the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions. 

3.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS 

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that 
affect  the  reported  amounts  in  the  financial  statements.  Management  continually  evaluates  its  judgements  and 
estimates  in  relation  to  assets,  liabilities,  contingent  liabilities,  revenue  and  expenses.  Management  bases  its 
judgements and estimates on historical experience and on other various factors it believes to be reasonable under the 
circumstances,  the  results  of  which  form  the  basis  of  the  carrying  values  of  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  not  readily 
apparent  from  other  sources.  Actual  results  may  differ  from  these  estimates  under  different  assumptions  and 
conditions.  

Management  has  identified  the  following  critical  accounting  policies  for  which  significant  judgements,  estimates  and 
assumptions are made. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions and 
may materially affect financial results or the financial position reported in future periods. 

Further  details  of  the  nature  of  these  assumptions  and  conditions  may  be  found  in  the  relevant  notes  to  the  financial 
statements. 

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

Significant accounting judgements 

Determination of mineral resources 

The  determination  of  mineral  resources  impacts  the  accounting  for  asset  carrying  values.  Caravel  Minerals  Limited 
estimates  its  mineral  resources  in  accordance  with  the  Australian  Code  for  Reporting  of  Exploration  Results,  Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserves 2004 (the ‘JORC’ Code). The information on mineral resources was prepared by or under 
the supervision of Competent Persons as defined in the JORC Code. The amounts presented are based on the mineral 
resources determined under the JORC Code. 

There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating mineral resources, and assumptions that are valid at the time 
of estimation may change significantly when new information becomes available. 

Significant accounting estimates and assumptions 

Impairment of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure 

It  is  the  Group’s  policy  to  capitalise  costs  related  to  the  acquisition  of  properties  that  contain  mineral  resources.  The 
future  recoverability  of  capitalised  exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure  is  dependent  upon  a  number  of  factors, 
including  whether  the  Group  decides  to  exploit  the  related  lease  itself  or,  if  not,  whether  it  successfully  recovers  the 
related exploration and evaluation asset through sale. 

Factors that could impact future recoverability include the level of reserves and resources, future technological changes 
which could impact the cost of mining, future legal changes (including changes to environmental restoration obligations) 
and changes to commodity prices. 

To the extent that capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is determined not to be recoverable in the future, 
profits and net assets will be reduced in the period in which the determination is made. 

Share-based payment transactions 

The Group measures the cost of equity-settled share-based payment transactions with employees by reference to the 
fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. The fair value is determined by the Company Secretary using a 
Black-Scholes model, with the assumptions detailed in Note 22. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to 
equity-settled share-based payments would have no impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the 
next annual reporting period but may impact expenses and equity. 

Valuation of performance shares issued 

During  the  year  ended  30  June  2011,  the  Company  entered  into  an  agreement  with  Gledich  Associates  Pty  Ltd  to 
purchase  certain  tenements.  Consideration  for  the  tenements  included  2,000,000  performance  shares  (issued  2 
September  2011).  The  performance  shares  are  subject  to  performance  milestones  (as  disclosed  in  Note  19).  The 
Company has valued the performance shares at $nil at 30 June 2013 as achievement of the performance milestones 
are not probable. If the performance milestones are not met by 30 April 2016, the 2,000,000 performance shares are 
converted into 1 ordinary share on that date. 

4.  SUBSIDIARIES 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  assets,  liabilities  and  results  of  the  following  subsidiaries  in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in note 2: 

Name of entity 

Country of 
incorporation 

Class of 
shares 

Equity 
holding 30 
June 2013 

Date of 
incorporation 

Caravel Resources Netherlands Cooperatief U.A. 

Netherlands 

Ordinary 

99.999% 

16 July 2012 

Recursos Minerales Caravel Espana S.L. 

Spain 

Ordinary 

100% 

19 July 2012 

Quadrio Resources Pty Ltd 

Caravel Employee Share Plan Pty Ltd 

Australia 

Australia 

Ordinary 

100% 

11 June 1985 

Ordinary 

100% 

13 March 2013 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

5.  REVENUE AND EXPENSES 

(a) Revenue from continuing operations 
Interest revenue 
Profit on disposal of plant and equipment 
Other revenue 

(b) Other income 
Government R&D rebate 

(c) Employee Expenses 
Directors Fees 
Salaries and wages 
Termination payments 
Superannuation 
Leave provisions 
Other expenses 
Share based payments expense 

6.  LOSS PER SHARE 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

51,312 
29,381 
14,322 
95,015 

182,244 

- 

4,050 
186,294 

603,468 

75,063 

(314,983) 
(1,246,021) 
(331,175) 
(160,558) 
38,380 
- 
(54,213) 
(2,068,570) 

(284,257) 
(1,160,852) 
- 
(110,324) 
10,439 
(64,494) 
(75,321) 
(1,684,809) 

The following reflects the income and share data used in the calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share: 

Net loss used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share: 

From continuing operations 

From discontinued operations 

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

Effect of dilutive securities (see below) 

(6,367,953) 

(5,191,752) 

(1,187,788) 

(217,136) 

2013 
No. of Shares 

2012 
No. of Shares 

252,096,465 

123,318,716 

- 

- 

Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary 
shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share 

252,096,465 

123,318,716 

Non-dilutive securities 

As at reporting date, 38,800,000 (2012: 23,985,000) unlisted options and 175,873,595 (2012: nil) listed options (which 
represent potential ordinary shares) were not dilutive as they would decrease the loss per share.  

Conversions, calls, subscriptions or issues after 30 June 2013 

There have been no conversions to, calls of, or subscriptions for ordinary shares or issues of potential ordinary shares 
since the reporting date and before the completion of this financial report. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

7.  SEGMENT INFORMATION  

Management  has  determined  that  the  Group  operates  in  one  industry,  in  two  geographical  locations,  being  mineral 
exploration  in  Australia  and  Spain.  As  the  Group  is  focused  on  mineral  exploration,  the  Board  monitors  the  Group 
based  on  actual  versus  budgeted  exploration  expenditure  incurred  by  area  of  interest.  Operating  segments  are  now 
reported  in  a  manner  that  is  consistent  with  the  internal  reporting  to  the  chief  operating  decision  makers  (“CODM”), 
which have been identified by the Group as the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Board of Directors. 

Geographic 
Region 

Australia 

Discontinued 
operations - Spain 

Unallocated 
amounts 

Revenue 

2013 
$ 

- 

- 

2012 
$ 

- 

- 

Results 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

Assets 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

(2,943,752) 

(1,894,933) 

4,187,218 

2,035,017 

(1,187,788) 

(217,136) 

- 

- 

95,015 

186,294 

(3,424,201) 

(3,296,819) 

2,357,135 

2,727,868 

95,015 

186,294 

(7,555,741) 

(5,408,888) 

6,544,353 

4,762,885 

RECONCILIATION OF SIGNIFICANT UNALLOCATED AMOUNTS ABOVE: 

Results 

Revenue 

Administration expenses 

Employee benefits 

Depreciation 

ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Plant and equipment 

Other assets 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 

a)  Description 

2013 
$ 

95,015 

(1,376,873) 

(2,068,570) 

(73,773) 

2012 
$ 

186,294 

(1,790,016) 

(1,684,809) 

(83,351) 

(3,424,201) 

(3,296,819) 

1,908,222 

2,505,165 

269,351 

155,205 

24,357 

6,771 

212,834 

3,098 

2,357,135 

2,727,868 

On  26  March  2012  the  Company  entered  into  a  Farm-in  and  Joint  Venture  Heads  of  Agreement  with  Astur  Gold 
Corporation and Exploraciones Mineras Del Cantabrico SL in respect of the La Codosera Gold Project in Spain. On 1 
August  2012  the  Company  established  a  wholly  owned  Spanish  subsidiary  Recuros  Minerales  Caravel  Espana  S.L. 
(“RMCE”)  to  complete  the  exploration  on  the  project.  As  a  result  of  unsatisfactory  drilling  results  from  an  extensive 
exploration program conducted from August to December 2012, the Company decided to cease further exploration in 
Spain. At 30 June 2013 RMCE has ceased operations and is in the process of winding-up. 

Financial information relating to discontinued operations for the year is set out below. 

b)  Financial performance and cash flow information 

Revenue 

Expenses 

Loss before income tax 

Income tax expense 

2013 
$ 

319 

(1,188,107) 

(1,187,788) 

- 

2012 
$ 

- 

(217,136) 

(217,136) 

- 

Loss from discontinued operations 

(1,187,788) 

(217,136) 

Net cash outflow from ordinary activities 

Net cash outflow from investing activities 

Net cash outflow from financing activities 

1,326,090 

217,136 

511 

- 

- 

- 

Net decrease in cash consumed by the division 

1,326,601 

217,136 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

8. 

INCOME TAX 

(a) The major components of income tax are: 

Current income tax 
Current income tax benefit 
Current income tax benefit not recognised 

Deferred income tax 
Relating to the origination and reversal of temporary differences 
Deferred tax assets not brought to account as their realisation is 
not regarded as probable 
Income tax (benefit)/expense recorded in the statement of profit 
and loss and other comprehensive income 

(b) A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of 
accounting loss before tax multiplied by the Company’s 
applicable income tax rate is as follows: 
Accounting loss before tax from continuing operations 
Loss before income tax from discontinued operations 
Accounting loss before income tax 
At the Company’s statutory income tax rate of 30% (2012: 30%) 

Non-deductible expenses 
Share based payments 
Research & development tax offset prior year adjustment 
Deferred tax assets not brought to account as their 
realisation is not regarded as probable 

Income tax expense reported in the consolidated statement of 
profit and loss and other comprehensive income 
Income tax attributable to discontinued operations 

R&D tax rebate of $603,468 has been recognised in other income. 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

(1,604,030) 
1,604,030 

(1,586,353) 
1,586,353 

672,356 

72,063 

(672,356) 

(72,063) 

- 

- 

(6,367,953) 
(1,187,788) 
(7,555,741) 
(2,266,722) 
652 
16,264 
(26,580) 

2,276,386 
- 

- 
- 
- 

(5,191,752) 
(217,136) 
(5,408,888) 
(1,622,666) 

108,376 
- 

1,514,290 
- 

- 
- 
- 

(c) Deferred income tax 
Deferred income tax at 30 June relates to the following: 
Deferred Tax Liabilities 
Exploration and evaluation assets 
Recognition of losses to offset future taxable income 

Deferred Tax Assets 
Accruals 
Provisions 
Section 40-880 deductions 
Australian losses available to offset against future 
taxable income 
Foreign losses available to offset against future taxable 
income 
Recognition of losses to offset future taxable income 
Deferred tax assets not brought to account as their 
realisation is not regarded as probable 

Statement of Financial 
Position 

Statement of Profit & Loss 
and Other Comprehensive 
Income 

2013 $ 

2012 $ 

2013 $ 

2012 $ 

(1,256,166) 
1,256,166 
- 

(610,505) 
610,505 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

119,846 
30,056 
163,185 

6,000 
12,286 
172,266 

(113,846) 
(17,770) 
2,208 

(3,000) 
3,132 
31,356 

5,160,238 

7,109,593 

(2,208,205) 

(1,586,353) 

246,867 
(1,256,166) 

- 
(610,505) 

- 
645,661 

- 
(126,752) 

(4,464,026) 
- 

(6,689,640) 
- 

1,691,952 
- 

1,681,617 
- 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

9.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

(a) Reconciliation to the Statement of Financial Position and 
Statement of Cash Flows 
Cash at bank and on hand 

(b) Reconciliation of net loss after income tax expense to net 
cash outflow from operating activities 
Net loss after income tax expense 

Adjustment for non-cash income and expense items 
Share based payments 
Depreciation expense 
Profit on disposal of plant and equipment 
Loss on disposal of plant and equipment 
Impairment of tenements 

Changes in assets and liabilities 
Decrease/(Increase) in receivables 
Decrease/(Increase) in other current assets 
(Decrease)/Increase in payables 
(Decrease)/Increase in provisions 
Net cash outflow from operating activities 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

1,908,222 

2,505,165 

(7,555,741) 

(5,408,888) 

54,213 
74,284 
(29,380) 
39,959 
1,630,017 

(247,558) 
2,707 
403,501 
(38,380) 
(5,666,378) 

361,255 
83,351 
- 

422,505 

111,963 
3,351 
(566,903) 
(10,439) 
(5,003,805) 

(c) Significant Non-Cash Investing Activities 
On  27  March  2013  the  Company  acquired  100%  of  the  issued  capital  of  Quadrio  Resources  Pty  Ltd  (“Quadrio”),  In 
consideration the Company issued 135,000,000 ordinary shares and 20,000,000 unlisted options to the vendor (refer 
note 16). 

(d) Credit Standby Arrangements with Banks 
At reporting date, the Group had no used or unused financing facilities (2012: nil). 

10.  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Trade receivables 
GST and FBT receivables 

11.  OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 

Accrued interest 
Security deposits 

8,250 
261,101 
269,351 

191 
200 
391 

- 
6,771 
6,771 

2,898 
200 
3,098 

12.  NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 

Interest in Meekatharra mining tenements 

400,000 

- 

The  Company  has  made  a  decision  to  divest  its  interest  in  a  number  of  mining  tenements  in  the  Meekatharra  area, 
known as Quinns, Bourkes, Abbotts and Yagahong. At 30 June 2013 the Company was in negotiations with a number 
of parties to sell these tenements and the value of exploration and evaluation expenditure has been written down to 
reflect  the  estimated  proceeds  of  sale.  These  assets  have  been  transferred  from  exploration  and  evaluation 
expenditure as per note 16. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

13.  INVESTMENTS 

Shares of Crusader Resources Limited 

2013 
$ 

23,966 
23,966 

2012 
$ 

- 
- 

At 30 June 2013 the Company held 104,200 shares of Crusader Resources Limited which had a fair market value of 
$23,966. These shares were purchased on 24 August 2012 at a price of $0.48 per share for consideration of $50,016. 

14.  PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Leasehold Improvements – at cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

Computer equipment – at cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

Vehicles – at cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

Exploration equipment – at cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

Office equipment – at cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

Software – at cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

Total plant and equipment 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

(a) Reconciliations 
Leasehold Improvements 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Disposal 
Depreciation expense 
Balance at end of year 

Computer equipment 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Balance at end of year 

Vehicles 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Balance at end of year 

- 
- 
- 

119,224 
(101,638) 
17,586  

166,474  
(107,185) 
59,289  

183,537  
(116,515) 
67,022  

16,858  
(12,240) 
4,618  

54,755  
(48,065) 
6,690  

540,848  
(385,643) 
155,205  

31,890 
(25,905) 
(5,985) 
- 

34,064 
7,479 
(9,833) 
(14,124) 
17,586 

37,305 
76,244 
(29,610) 
(24,650) 
59,289 

93,216 
(61,326) 
31,890 

152,749  
(118,685) 
34,064  

141,959  
(104,654) 
37,305  

183,366  
(94,414) 
88,952  

27,450  
(17,976) 
9,474  

54,755  
(43,606) 
11,149  

653,495  
(440,661) 
212,834  

42,519 
- 
(10,629) 
31,890 

39,133 
11,020 
- 
(16,089) 
34,064 

53,293 
- 
- 
(15,988) 
37,305 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

14.  PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED) 

Exploration equipment 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Balance at end of year 

Office equipment 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Balance at end of year 

Software 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions 
Depreciation expense 
Balance at end of year 

Total 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense – continuing operations 
Depreciation expense – discontinued operations 
Balance at end of year 

15.  EXPLORATION & EVALUATION EXPENDITURE 

The Group has exploration costs carried forward in respect of 
areas of interest: 
Areas of interest: 
Meekatharra tenements 
Quadrio Resources Pty Ltd tenements (refer note 16) 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

88,952 
467 
(110) 
(22,287) 
67,022 

9,474 
2,321 
(4,398) 
(2,779) 
4,618 

11,149 
- 
(4,459) 
6,690 

212,834 
86,511 
(69,856) 
(73,773) 
(511) 
155,205 

117,397 
917 
- 
(29,362) 
88,952 

12,706 
616 
- 
(3,848) 
9,474 

18,583 
- 
(7,434) 
11,149 

283,632 
12,553 
- 
(83,351) 
- 
212,834 

- 
3,787,218 
3,787,218 

2,035,017 
- 
2,035,017 

The  recoverability  of  the  carrying  amount  of  the  exploration  and  evaluation  assets  is  dependent  on  the  successful 
development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively the sale, of the respective areas of interest. During the year 
the Company decided to divest some of the Meekatharra tenements which were impaired to reflect the potential non-
recoverability of the exploration expenditure.  

Reconciliation: 
Meekatharra tenements 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Sale of mining tenements 
Impairment 

Transferred to non-current assets held for sale 
Balance at end of year 

2,035,017 
(5,000) 
(1,630,017) 
400,000 
(400,000) 
- 

2,457,522 
- 
(422,505) 
2,035,017 
- 
2,035,017 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

15.  EXPLORATION & EVALUATION EXPENDITURE (CONTINUED) 

Quadrio Resources tenements 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Purchase of mining tenements 
Impairment 
Balance at end of year 

16.  ASSET ACQUISITION 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

- 
3,787,218 
- 
3,787,218 

- 
- 
- 
- 

On 27 March 2013 the Company acquired 100% of the issued capital of Quadrio Resources Pty Ltd (“Quadrio”) from 
Dominion Mining Limited. Quadrio has interests in exploration tenements in Western Australia and Queensland. 

The consideration paid for the transaction was the issue of 135,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares in Caravel Minerals 
Limited and 20,000,000 unlisted options at an exercise price of $0.10 and expiry date of 26 March 2016. 

Details of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as at 27 March 2013 are as follows: 

Number 

Price 

$ 

Purchase consideration comprises: 
Ordinary shares 
Options exercisable at $0.10 each 
Other costs attributable to assets acquired 

Net assets acquired: 
Cash 
Trade receivables 
Plant and equipment 
Exploration and evaluation assets(1) 
Employee provisions 

135,000,000 
20,000,000 

$0.025 

3,375,000 
182,391 
260,000 
3,817,391 

45,481 
15,023 
67,283 
3,787,218 
(97,614) 
3,817,391 

(1) Fair value supported by independent valuation prepared by Agicola Mining Consultants dated 26 April 2013. 

17.  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade payables (1) 
Accruals 

(1) Terms & Conditions 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

579,980 
399,485 
979,465 

274,110 
20,000 
294,110 

Trade creditors are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 days terms. 

18.  PROVISIONS 

Employee benefits 

100,187 
100,187 

40,953 
40,953 

Amounts not expected to be settled within the next 12 months  
The  current  provision  for  employee  benefits  includes  accrued  annual  leave  and  long  service  leave.  For  long  service 
leave it covers all unconditional entitlements where employees have completed the required period of service and also 
those where employees are entitled to pro-rata payments in certain circumstances. The entire amount of the provision 
of $100,187 (2012 - $40,953) is presented as current, since the group does not have an unconditional right to defer 
settlement for any of these obligations. However, based on past experience, the group does not expect all employees 
to take the full amount of accrued leave or require payment within the next 12 months. The following amounts reflect 
leave that is not to be expected to be taken or paid within the next 12 months. 

Current leave obligations expected to be settled after 12 months  

2013 
$ 
19,702 

2012 
$ 
- 

The measurement and recognition criteria relating to employee benefits have been included in Note 2 to this report. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

19.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY 

(a) Issued and paid up capital 

499,329,935 (2012: 131,565,072) fully paid ordinary shares 

33,537,775 

25,208,512 

(b) Movement in shares on issue 

No. 

$ 

(1) Ordinary Shares 
Balance – 1 July 2011 
Issue of Shares(i) 
Less Transaction costs 
Balance – 30 June 2012 

Issue of Shares(ii) 
Less Transaction costs 
Issue of shares Employee Share Scheme(iii) 
Conversion of performance shares(v) 
Balance – 30 June 2013 

(2) Treasury Shares 
Acquisition of shares by the Trust 

(3) Performance Shares 
Balance 1 July 2011 
Issue of Shares(iv) 
Balance – 30 June 2012 
Cancellation and conversion(v) 
Balance – 30 June 2013 

(i) Shares issued as follows: 

- 10,000,000 @ $0.10 each on 1 August 2011 

- 42,280,000 @ $0.10 each on 2 September 2011 

(ii) Shares issued as follows: 

- 10,035,837 @ $0.032 each on 13 August 2012 

- 55,746,699 @ $0.032each on 28 August 2012 

- 15,000,000 @ $0.035 each on 8 October 2012 

- 25,000,000 @ $0.035 each on 19 November 2012 

- 135,000,000 @ $0.025 each on 27 March 2013 
- 115,982,326 @ $0.015 each on 28 June 2013 

79,285,072 
52,280,000 
- 
131,565,072 

356,764,862 
- 
11,000,000 
1 
499,329,935 

(11,000,000) 
488,329,935 

4,000,000 
2,000,000 
6,000,000 
(4,000,000) 
2,000,000 

20,334,404 
5,228,000  
(353,892) 
25,208,512  

8,619,728  
(290,465) 
- 
- 
33,537,775 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

(iii) Employee Share Acquisition Plan shares issued as follows  

- 7,500,000 @ $0.0237 each on 15 March 2013 

- 1,500,000 @ $0.0237 each on 4 April 2013 

- 2,000,000 @ $0.0239 each on 4 April 2013 

(iv) Performance Shares issued as follows: 

- 2,000,000 @ $Nil each on 2 September 2011 

(v) Performance Shares cancelled as follows: 

- 4,000,000 @ $Nil each on 2 April 2013 converted to 1 ordinary 
share 

(c) Terms and conditions of contributed equity 

Ordinary Shares 
Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as declared and, in the event of the 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.  Ordinary  shares  entitle  their  holder  to  one  vote,  either  in  person  or  by  proxy,  at  a  meeting  of  the 
Company. 

4,000,000 Unlisted Performance Shares 
The Performance Shares will convert to ordinary shares on a 1 for 1 basis on satisfaction, prior to the expiry date, of 
the  Verification  Milestone.  As  the  Verification  Milestone  was  not  achieved  by  the  expiry  date  of  22  April  2013,  the 
Performance Shares were subsequently converted to one ordinary share in the Company. 

2,000,000 Unlisted Performance Shares (issued 2 September 2011) 
The Performance Shares will convert to ordinary shares on a 1 for 1 basis on satisfaction, prior to the expiry date, of 
the Verification Milestone.  

The Verification Milestone is the identification of an independently calculated Mineral Resource of 250,000 ounces of 
gold at the Indicated Category as defined by JORC or such amount of a metal other than gold that has an equivalent 
value  at  the  time  of  determination  as  250,000  ounces  of  gold  from  the  tenements  acquired  under  the  Heads  of 
Agreement. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

19.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY (CONTINUED) 

The expiry date is 30 April 2016. 

The Performance Shares do not carry voting rights and are not transferable. 

There are no participation rights or entitlements inherent in the Performance Shares and holders will not be entitled to 
participate in new issues of capital during the currency of the Performance Shares. 

If  the  Company  is  wound  up  prior  to  conversion  of  the  Performance  Shares  the  Performance  Shareholders  have  no 
right to be paid cash for the issue price, nor any right to participate in the surplus assets or profits of the Company. 

If  prior  to  the  expiry  date  the  Verification  Milestone  is  not  met,  then  the  total  number  of  Performance  Shares  will 
convert into one ordinary share. 

No value has been attributed to the Performance Shares as the  tenement  has  been  abandoned  and  the  Verification 
Milestone will not be achieved. 

Treasury shares 
Information relating to the employee share acquisition plan is disclosed in note 22(a). 

(d) Capital Management 
When  managing  capital,  management’s  objective  is  to  ensure  the  entity  continues  as  a  going  concern  as  well  as  to 
maintain optimal returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.  

Being at an exploration stage, the Company does not generate cash inflows from its operations to fund its exploration 
and working capital requirements, therefore, the Company may issue shares to either generate cash for operations or 
to acquire assets in order to maintain adequate levels of cash reserves. 

During  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2013,  the  Company  issued  367,764,862  ordinary  shares  including  treasury 
shares (2012: 52,280,000 ordinary shares).  

The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. 

20.  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

(a) Compensation for Key Management Personnel 
Short term employee benefits 
Termination payments 
Post-employment benefits 
Share based payments 
Total compensation 

(b) Option holdings of Key Management 

2013 
$ 

552,693 
312,363 
72,748 
49,705 
987,509 

2012 
$ 

627,621 
- 
43,276 
60,548 
731,445 

30 June 2013 
Directors 

Marcel Hilmer 
James Harris 
Brett McKeon 
Peter 
Alexander 
David Archer 
Susan 
Vearncombe 
Michael Elias 
Gavin Wendt 

Balance at 
beginning 
of year 

- 
700,000 
- 

- 

3,000,000 

4,000,000 

1,700,000 
1,000,000 

10,400,000 

Granted as 
remuneration 

Options 
expired 

Net change 
other 

Balance at 
end of year 

Vested at 30 June 2013 
Exercis-
able 

Not exerc-
isable 

Total 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
(250,000) 
- 

13,333,333  13,333,333  13,333,333  13,333,333 
1,437,500 
8,333,333 

1,437,500 
8,333,333 

1,437,500 
8,333,333 

987,500 
8,333,333 

- 

1,333,333 

1,333,333 

1,333,333 

1,333,333 

(1,000,000) 

(1) (2,000,000) 

(3,500,000) 

(1)(500,000) 

(1,250,000) 
- 

(1)(450,000) 
(1)(1,000,000) 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

(6,000,000) 

20,037,499  24,437,499  24,437,499  24,437,499 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

20.  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (CONTINUED) 

Balance at 
beginning 
of year 

30 June 2012 

Directors 

Granted as 
remuneration 

Options 
expired 

Net change 
other 

Balance at 
end of year 

Vested at 30 June 2012 
Exercis-
able 

Not exerc-
isable 

Total 

David Archer 

- 

3,000,000 

- 

- 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

1,000,000 

2,000,000 

James Harris 

1,366,667 

Paul Trettel 

1,575,000 

Susan 
Vearncombe 

4,000,000 

Michael Elias 

1,700,000 

Gavin Wendt 

- 

1,000,000 

- 

(666,667) 

-  (1,125,000) 

- 
(1)(450,000) 

700,000 

700,000 

700,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,000,000 

4,000,000 

4,000,000 

1,700,000 

1,700,000 

1,700,000 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

8,641,667 

4,000,000  (1,791,667) 

(450,000) 

10,400,000 

10,400,000 

8,400,000 

2,000,000 

(1) 

Number of options held at resignation date. 

(c) Shareholdings of Key Management 

30 June 2013 

Marcel Hilmer 

James Harris 

Brett McKeon 

Peter Alexander 

David Archer 

Susan Vearncombe 

Michael Elias 

30 June 2012 

David Archer 

James Harris 

Susan Vearncombe 

Paul Trettel 

Michael Elias 

Balance 
1 July 12 

Granted as 
remuneration 

On exercise of 
options 

Net change other 

- 

7,500,000 

1,316,668 

- 

- 

1,350,000 

708,423 

100,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

3,475,091 

7,500,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

15,130,982 

1,316,666 

9,109,426 

1,333,333 
(1)(1,350,000) 
(1)(708,423) 
(1)(100,000) 

Balance 
30 June 13 

22,630,982 

2,633,334 

9,109,426 

1,333,333 

- 

- 

- 

24,731,984 

35,707,075 

Balance 
1 July 11 

- 

1,066,668 

155,787 

2,825,000 

50,000 

4,097,455 

Granted as 
remuneration 

On exercise of 
options 

Net change other 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,350,000 

250,000 

552,636 
(1)(2,825,000) 

50,000 

(622,364) 

Balance 
30 June 12 

1,350,000 

1,316,668 

708,423 

- 

100,000 

3,475,091 

(1) 

Number of shares held at resignation date. 

(d) Loans to Key Management Personnel 
On 15 March 2013 the Company established a loan to Executive Director Marcel Hilmer for purchase of shares in the 
Company issued under the Caravel Employee Share Acquisition Plan (refer note 22). This loan has been recognised in 
treasury shares in accordance with accounting for limited recourse loans. 

(e) Other transactions 
SJS Resource Management, a company of which Dr Julian Vearncombe, the spouse of Dr Susan Vearncombe, is a 
director was paid $29,171(2012: $181,371) for the provision of geological services by Dr Julian Vearncombe and his 
employees  and  is  on  normal  commercial  terms.  This  item  has  been  recognised  as  an  expense  in  the  consolidated 
statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income. 

Kings Park Capital Pty Ltd, a company of which Mr Paul Trettel is a director, was paid a consultancy fee of $Nil (2012: 
$9,092) and is on normal commercial terms. 

On 24 August 2012 the Company purchased 104,200 shares at $0.48 per share in Crusader Resources Limited. Mr 
David Archer was Chairman of Crusader Resources Limited at the time of purchase. 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

21.  RELATED PARTIES 

(a) Transactions with KMP 
Details  relating  to  KMP,  including  remuneration  paid,  are  included  in  Note  20  and  the  audited  remuneration  report 
section of the directors’ report. 

(b) Transactions with Other Related Parties 
There were no transactions with other related parties during the current or previous financial year. 

22.  SHARE BASED PAYMENTS 

(a) Employee Share Acquisition Plan 

Shareholders approved the establishment of the Caravel Employee Share Acquisition Plan at a general meeting on 13 
March 2013. The Company believes that the share acquisition plan provides eligible employees and Directors effective 
incentive  for  their  ongoing  commitment  and  contribution  to  the  Company.  Eligible  employees  and  Directors  offered 
shares under the scheme are provided a limited recourse, interest free loan to be used to subscribe for the shares in 
the Company. 11,000,000 shares were issued under this scheme during the year ended 30 June 2013 including a total 
of 7,500,000 shares issued to the Chief Executive Officer as approved by shareholders at the general meeting held 13 
March 2013. 

Director 

Date shares 
granted 

Loan expiry 
date 

Price 

Balance 1 
July 2012 

Granted Issue 
during the year 

Balance at 30 
June 2013 

Vested at 30 
June 2013 

Marcel Hilmer 

15-Mar-2013 

15-Mar-2014 

$0.0276 

Employees 

Rowen Colman 

4-Apr-2013 

25-Mar-2015 

$0.0237 

Anthony Poustie 

4-Apr-2013 

1-Feb-2015 

$0.0239 

Total 

- 

- 

- 

 - 

 - 

7,500,000 

7,500,000 

3,750,000 

1,500,000 

1,500,000 

2,000,000 

2,000,000 

3,500,000 

3,500,000 

- 

- 

- 

11,000,000 

11,000,000 

3,750,000 

Employee Share Acquisition Plan shares to Director 
On 15 March 2013, 7,500,000 shares were issued to the Chief Executive Officer, as approved by shareholders at the 
general  meeting  held  13  March  2013.  The  shares  were  issued  at  2.76  cents  per  share,  being  a  0.48%  discount  to 
VWAP,  and  a  corresponding  loan  totalling  $207,317.86  was  entered  into  in  accordance  with  the  Caravel  Employee 
Acquisition Plan as part of the Director’s remuneration and having regard for his future contribution to the Company. 

Summary of the key loan terms: 
Loan amount: $207,317.86 
Interest rate: 0% 
Term of loan: unlimited 

• 
• 
• 
•  Vesting conditions 50%: remains eligible employee for 7 days from grant date 
•  Vesting conditions for balance: remains eligible employee for one year from grant date 
•  Subject to the conditions of the Caravel Employee Share Acquisition Plan as approved by shareholders on 13 March 

2013 

The  loans  become  non-recourse,  except  against  the  shares  held  in  trust  for  the  participant,  when  the  vesting 
conditions have been satisfied. 

The fair value at grant date of $72,000 was calculated using the Black Scholes pricing model that took into account the 
following inputs: 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

exercise price: $0.0276 
market price of shares at grant date: $0.028 
expected volatility of the Company’s shares: 104% 
risk free interest rate: 2.72% 
time to maturity: 2 years 
expected dividend yield: nil 

The  value  of  the  instruments  has  been  expensed  to  share  based  compensation  on  a  proportionate  basis  for  each 
financial  year  from  grant  to  vesting  date.  The  proportion  expensed  to  remuneration  and  accounted  for  in  the  share-
based payments reserve was $34,770 for the year ended 30 June 2013. 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

22.  SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Employee Share Acquisition Plan shares to employees 

(i) 
On  4  April  2013,  3,500,000  shares  were  issued  to  the  employees  at  2.37-2.39  cents  per  share,  being  a  2.05-2.73% 
discount  to  VWAP,  and  corresponding  loans  totalling  $83,360.77  were  entered  into  in  accordance  with  the  Caravel 
Employee Acquisition Plan as part of the employee’s remuneration and having regard for their future contribution to the 
Company. 

Summary of the key loan terms: 
Loan amount: $83,360.77 
• 
Interest rate: 0% 
• 
Term of loan: unlimited 
• 
Vesting conditions 50%: remains eligible employee for one year from employment date 
• 
Vesting conditions for balance: remains eligible employee for two years from employment date 
• 
Subject  to  the  conditions  of  the  Caravel  Employee  Share  Acquisition  Plan  as  approved  by  shareholders  on  13 
• 
March 2013 

The  loans  become  non-recourse,  except  against  the  shares  held  in  trust  for  the  participant,  when  the  vesting 
conditions have been satisfied. 

The fair value at grant date of $11,025 was calculated using the Black Scholes pricing model that took into account the 
following inputs: 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

exercise price: $0.0237-$0.0239 
market price of shares at grant date: $0.024 
expected volatility of the Company’s shares: 102% 
risk free interest rate: 2.72% 
time to maturity: 2 years 
expected dividend yield: nil 

The  value  of  the  instruments  has  been  expensed  to  share  based  compensation  on  a  proportionate  basis  for  each 
financial  year  from  grant  to  vesting  date.  The  proportion  expensed  to  remuneration  and  accounted  for  in  the  share-
based payments reserve was $2,608 for the year ended 30 June 2013. 

(b) Options 

3,400,000 unlisted options were granted under the Caravel Employee Option Scheme during the year ended 30 June 
2013  (2012:  1,250,000).  During  the  year  ended  30  June  2013  1,585,000  options  issued  under  the  scheme  were 
cancelled  (2012:  375,000).  The  directors  are  not  eligible  to  participate  in  this  scheme.  No  options  were  issued  to 
directors  during  the  year  ended  30  June  2013  (shareholders  approved  the  issue  of  a  total  of  4,000,000  options  to 
directors in 2012). 

In addition, during the year ended 30 June 2013, 7,000,000 listed options were issued to an advisor of the Company 
(2012: 10,000,000 unlisted options). The options were issued for underwriting services provided to the Company. The 
options granted to the advisor have been valued by the advisor at $0.001 each as the fair value of services performed. 

Also during the year ended 30 June 2013, 20,000,000 unlisted options and 135,000,000 shares were issued as part 
payment for acquisition of 100% of the issued shares in Quadrio Resources Pty Ltd (refer note 16). 

Terms  and  conditions  of  each  grant  to  directors,  employees  and  consultant  are  described  below.  Modifications  to 
grants during 2013 are detailed at (vii) below and no modifications to grants occurred in 2012. 

(i) Terms and conditions of share-based payments 
Terms and conditions of options granted during the year ended 30 June 2013 

Terms and conditions of Options granted to an Advisor 
-  Each Option shall be issued for no consideration. 
-  Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise. 
-  The exercise prices of the Options are $0.07. 
-  The Options are exercisable at any time prior to the Expiry Date. 
-  The Options expire on 15 June 2015. 
-  Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then shares of the Company. 
-  No application for quotation of the Options will be made by the Company. 
-  The Options are non-transferable. 
- 

If there is any reconstruction of the issued share capital of the Company, the rights of the Option holders may be 
varied to comply with the ASX Listing Rules, which apply to the reconstruction at the time of the reconstruction. 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

22.  SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Terms and conditions of Options granted to Employees 
-  Each Option shall be issued for no consideration. 
-  Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise. 
-  The exercise prices of the Options are $0.0295. 
-  The Options are exercisable at any time prior to the Expiry Date. 
-  The Options expire on 9 May 2015. 
-  Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then shares of the Company. 
-  No application for quotation of the Options will be made by the Company. 
-  The Options are non-transferable. 
- 

If there is any reconstruction of the issued share capital of the Company, the rights of the Option holders may be 
varied to comply with the ASX Listing Rules, which apply to the reconstruction at the time of the reconstruction. 

Terms and conditions of Options granted to Employees 
-  Each Option shall be issued for no consideration. 
-  Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise. 
-  The exercise prices of the Options are $0.026. 
-  The Options are exercisable at any time prior to the Expiry Date. 
-  The  Options  expire  on  the  earlier  of  9  May  2014  or  the  date  the  employee  ceases  to  be  an  employee  of  the 

Company because of retirement, voluntary cessation or mutual agreement of the Company and holder. 

-  Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then shares of the Company. 
-  No application for quotation of the Options will be made by the Company. 
-  The Options are non-transferable. 
- 

If there is any reconstruction of the issued share capital of the Company, the rights of the Option holders may be 
varied to comply with the ASX Listing Rules, which apply to the reconstruction at the time of the reconstruction. 

Terms and conditions of options granted during the year ended 30 June 2012 

Terms and conditions of Options granted to a Director 
-  Each Option shall be issued for no consideration. 
-  Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise. 
-  The exercise prices of the Options are $0.10. 
-  The Options are subject to vesting conditions and are exercisable at any time after vesting but prior to the Expiry 

Date. 

-  The Options expire on 28 February 2015. 
-  Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then shares of the Company. 
-  No application for quotation of the Options will be made by the Company. 
-  The Options are non-transferable. 
- 

If there is any reconstruction of the issued share capital of the Company, the rights of the Option holders may be 
varied to comply with the ASX Listing Rules, which apply to the reconstruction at the time of the reconstruction. 

Terms and conditions of Options granted to a Director 
-  Each Option shall be issued for no consideration. 
-  Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise. 
-  The exercise prices of the Options are $0.20. 
-  The Options are exercisable at any time prior to the Expiry Date. 
-  The Options expire on 21 November 2014. 
-  Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then shares of the Company. 
-  No application for quotation of the Options will be made by the Company. 
-  The Options are non-transferable. 
- 

If there is any reconstruction of the issued share capital of the Company, the rights of the Option holders may be 
varied to comply with the ASX Listing Rules, which apply to the reconstruction at the time of the reconstruction. 

Terms and conditions of Options granted to a Director 
-  Each Option shall be issued for no consideration. 
-  Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise. 
-  The exercise prices of the Options are $0.30. 
-  The Options are exercisable at any time prior to the Expiry Date. 
-  The Options expire on 21 November 2014. 
-  Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then shares of the Company. 
-  No application for quotation of the Options will be made by the Company. 
-  The Options are non-transferable. 
- 

If there is any reconstruction of the issued share capital of the Company, the rights of the Option holders may be 
varied to comply with the ASX Listing Rules, which apply to the reconstruction at the time of the reconstruction. 

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

22.  SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Terms and conditions of Options granted to Employees 
-  Each Option shall be issued for no consideration. 
-  Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise. 
-  The exercise prices of the Options are $0.10. 
-  The Options are exercisable at any time prior to the Expiry Date. 
-  The Options expire on the earlier of 20 March 2015 or the date the employee ceases to be an employee of the 

Company because of retirement, voluntary cessation or mutual agreement of the Company and holder. 

-  Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then shares of the Company. 
-  No application for quotation of the Options will be made by the Company. 
-  The Options are non-transferable. 
- 

If there is any reconstruction of the issued share capital of the Company, the rights of the Option holders may be 
varied to comply with the ASX Listing Rules, which apply to the reconstruction at the time of the reconstruction. 

Terms and conditions of Options granted to an Employee 
-  Each Option shall be issued for no consideration. 
-  Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise. 
-  The exercise prices of the Options are $0.10. 
-  The Options are exercisable at any time prior to the Expiry Date. 
-  The Options expire on the earlier of 25 March 2015 or the date the employee ceases to be an employee of the 

Company because of retirement, voluntary cessation or mutual agreement of the Company and holder. 

-  Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then shares of the Company. 
-  No application for quotation of the Options will be made by the Company. 
-  The Options are non-transferable. 
- 

If there is any reconstruction of the issued share capital of the Company, the rights of the Option holders may be 
varied to comply with the ASX Listing Rules, which apply to the reconstruction at the time of the reconstruction. 

Terms and conditions of Options granted an Employee 
-  Each Option shall be issued for no consideration. 
-  Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise. 
-  The exercise prices of the Options are $0.10. 
-  The Options are subject to vesting conditions and are exercisable at any time after vesting but prior to the Expiry 

Date. 

-  The Options expire on 17 May 2015. 
-  Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then shares of the Company. 
-  No application for quotation of the Options will be made by the Company. 
-  The Options are non-transferable. 

Terms and conditions of Options granted to Consultants 
-  Each Option shall be issued for no consideration. 
-  Each Option entitles the holder to subscribe for one Share upon exercise. 
-  The exercise prices of the Options are $0.175. 
-  The Options are subject to vesting conditions and are exercisable at any time after vesting but prior to the Expiry 

Date. 

-  The Options expire on 6 September 2013. 
-  Shares issued on exercise of the Options rank equally with the then shares of the Company. 
-  No application for quotation of the Options will be made by the Company. 
-  The Options are non-transferable. 
- 

If there is any reconstruction of the issued share capital of the Company, the rights of the Option holders may be 
varied to comply with the ASX Listing Rules, which apply to the reconstruction at the time of the reconstruction 

(ii) Summary of options granted 
The following table illustrates the number (No.) and weighted average 
exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in, share options issued 
during the year: 

Outstanding at the beginning of the period 
Granted during the year 
Exercised during the year 
Cancelled during the year 
Outstanding at the end of the period 

Exercisable at the end of the period  

2012 
No. 
12,901,667 
15,250,000 
- 
(4,166,667) 
23,985,000 

2012 
WAEP 
$0.38 
$0.16 
- 
$0.32 
$0.25 

21,985,000 

$0.27 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

22.  SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year 
Granted during the year 
Exercised during the year 
Cancelled during the year 
Expired or lapsed during the year 
Outstanding at the end of the year 

Exercisable at the end of the year 

2013 
No. 

2013 
WAEP 

23,985,000 
30,400,000 
- 
(5,585,000) 
(3,000,000) 
45,800,000 

$0.25 
$0.09 
- 
$0.25 
$0.46 
$0.13 

42,400,000 

$0.14 

(iii) Weighted average remaining contractual life 
The  weighted  average  remaining  contractual  life  of  the  share  options  outstanding  as  at  30  June  2013  is  1.76  years 
(2012: 1.57 years). 

(iv) Range of exercise prices 
The range of exercise prices for options outstanding at the end of the year was $0026. - $0.75 (2012: $0.10 - $0.75). 

(v) Weighted average fair value 
The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year was $0.007 (2012: $0.16) 

(vi) Option pricing model 
Options  granted  as  part  of  employee  emoluments  have  been  independently  valued  using  the  Black-Scholes  Option 
Valuation model, which takes account of factors including the option exercise price, the current level and volatility of 
the underlying share price, the risk-free interest rate, expected dividends on the underlying share, current market price 
of the underlying share and the expected life of the option. See below for the assumptions used for grants made during 
the period ended 30 June 2013: 

Dividend yield (%) 
Expected volatility (%) 
Risk free interest rate (%) 
Expected life of the option (years) 
Option exercise price ($) 
Share price at grant date ($) 

2013 
0% 
108% 
2.42% 
1-2 years 
$0.026-$0.030 
$0.015 

2012 
0% 
80%-85% 
2.39%-3.76% 
1.98-3 years 
$0.10-$0.30 
$0.045-$0.096 

The dividend yield reflects the assumption that the current dividend payout will remain unchanged. The expected life of 
the  options  is  based  on  historical  data  and  is  not  necessarily  indicative  of  exercise  patterns  that  may  occur.  The 
expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility is indicative of future trends, which may also not 
necessarily be the actual outcome. 

(vii) Option modifications 
On  28  June  2013,  as  a  result  of  Rights  Issue  of  one  (1)  Share  for  every  three  (3)  Shares  held  at  an  issue  price  of 
$0.015,  the  exercise  price  of  the  following  options  were  adjusted  in  accordance  with  the  respective  terms  and 
conditions attached to the options: 

Option Type 
Listed Options 
Unlisted Options 
Unlisted Options 
Unlisted Options 
Unlisted Options 
Unlisted Options 
Unlisted Options 
Unlisted Options 

Exercise Price $ 
0.0700 
0.7500 
0.1750 
0.4200 
0.0260 
0.2000 
0.3000 
0.0295 

Expiry Date 
15-Jun-2015 
31-Aug-2013 
06-Sep-2013 
15-Dec-2013 
9-May-2014 
21-Nov-2014 
21-Nov-2014 
9-May-2015 

(c) Recognised share based payment expense in profit or loss 

The expense recognised for director and employee services 
received during the year is shown in the table below: 
Expense arising from employee share plan acquisitions (a) 
Expense arising from employee options issued (b) 
Total share based payments 

New Exercise Price $ 
0.0692 
0.7492 
0.1742 
0.4192 
0.0252 
0.1992 
0.2992 
0.0287 

2013 
$ 

37,378 
16,835 
54,213 

2012 
$ 

- 
361,255 
361,255 

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45 

  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

23.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

(a) Financial Risk Management 
The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise cash and short-term deposits. 

The main purpose of these financial instruments is to fund capital expenditure on the Group’s operations. The Group 
has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade receivables and trade payables, which arise directly from 
its  operations.  It  is,  and  has  been  throughout  the  period  under  review,  the  Group’s  policy  that  no  trading  in  financial 
instruments shall be undertaken. Being at an exploration stage, the Group has limited exposure to risks arising from its 
financial instruments.  

Currently  the  Group  does  not  have  any  exposure  to  commodity  price  risk  or  foreign  currency  risk  as  the  Group  has 
ceased  operations  in  Spain.  As  the  Group  moves  into  development  and  production  phases,  exposure  to  commodity 
price  risk,  foreign  currency  risk  and  credit  risk  are  expected  to  increase.  The  Board  will  set  appropriate  policies  to 
manage these risks dependent on market conditions and requirements at that time. 

Details  of  the  significant  accounting  policies  and  methods  adopted,  including  the  criteria  for  recognition,  the  basis  of 
measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class of financial asset 
and financial liability are disclosed in Note 2. 

(b) Interest rate risk 
At reporting date, the Group had the following financial assets 
exposed to interest rate risk: 
Cash and cash equivalents 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

1,908,2
22 

2,505,165 

None  of  the  Group’s  financial  liabilities  are  interest  bearing.    The  weighted  average  interest  rate  of  cash  and  cash 
equivalents is 2.5% (2012: 3.5%). 

(b) Credit Risk 
Credit  risk  represents  the  loss  that  would  be  recognised  if  counterparties  fail  to  perform  as  contracted.  The  Group’s 
maximum exposure to credit risk at reporting date in relation to each class of financial asset is the carrying amount of 
those assets as indicated in the statement of financial position. The majority of cash and cash equivalents is held with 
one Australian Bank which has an AA- long-term credit rating from Standard and Poor’s. 

Wherever  possible,  the  Group  trades  only  with  recognised,  credit  worthy  third  parties.  There  are  no  significant 
concentrations  of  credit  risk  within  the  Group.  Since  the  Group  trades  only  with  recognised  third  parties,  there  is  no 
requirement for collateral. 

(c) Liquidity Risk 
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group does not have sufficient funds to pay its debts as and when they become due 
and  payable.  The  Group  currently  does  not  have  major  funding  in  place.  However  the  Group  continuously  monitors 
forecast and actual cash flows and the maturity profiles of financial assets and financial liabilities to manage its liquidity 
risk. 

The  Group’s  objective  is  to  maintain  a  balance  between  continuity  of  funding  and  flexibility  through  the  use  of  bank 
loans if and when required.  

Cash at bank and on hand, as set out in Note 9, is available for use by the Group without restrictions. 

Financial  liabilities  (note  17)  of  the  Group  at  30  June  2013  and  30  June  2012  are  expected  to  be  settled  within  6 
months of year-end. 

(d) Price Risk 
The group is exposed to equity securities price risk. This arises from investments held by the group and classified as 
available-for-sale. The group is not exposed to commodity price risk. The sensitivity of movements in the price has not 
been disclosed as it is not material to the Group. 

(e) Net Fair Values 
The  carrying  amount  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  recorded  in  the  financial  statements  represents  their 
respective net fair values, determined in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed in Note 2. 

(f) Sensitivity Analysis 
The  following  tables  summarise  the  sensitivity  of  the  Group’s  financial  assets  to  interest  rate  risk.  Had  the  relevant 
variables, as illustrated in the tables, moved, with all other variables held constant, post tax loss and equity would have 
been  affected  as  shown.  The  analysis  has  been  performed  on  the  same  basis  for  2013  and  2012,  and  represents 
management’s judgement of a reasonably possible movement. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

23.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

30 June 2013 

Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Carrying 
Amount 
$ 

Interest Rate Risk 

Interest Rate Risk 

-1% 

+1% 

Net Loss 
$ 

Equity 
$ 

Net Gain 
$ 

Equity 
$ 

1,908,222 

(19,082) 

(19,082) 

19,082 

19,082 

None of the Group’s financial liabilities are interest bearing. 

30 June 2012 

Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Carrying 
Amount 
$ 

Interest Rate Risk 

Interest Rate Risk 

-1% 

+1% 

Net Loss 
$ 

Equity 
$ 

Net Gain 
$ 

Equity 
$ 

2,505,165 

(25,052) 

(25,052) 

25,052 

25,052 

None of the Group’s financial liabilities are interest bearing. 

24.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

(a) Operating lease commitments 
Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not 
capitalised in the financial statements 
Payable — minimum lease payments 

- not later than 1 year 
- later than 1 year but not later than 5 years 

The property lease is a non-cancellable operating lease 
expiring on 31 May 2016, with rent payable monthly in 
advance. The lease allows for subletting of all lease areas 
with the consent of the lessee. 

(b) Exploration commitments 
Estimated expenditures at reporting date, committed to but 
not provided for, including commitments to maintain rights of 
tenure to exploration tenements, being lease rentals and 
minimum expenditure obligations. 
Payable: 

- not later than 1 year 
- later than 1 year but not later than 5 years 

(c) Contingencies 
The Group has no contingent liabilities at reporting date. 

25.  REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS 

The auditor of Caravel Minerals Limited is BDO Audit (WA) 
Pty Ltd. 

Amounts received or due and receivable by BDO Audit (WA) 
Pty Ltd for: 
An audit or review of the financial reports of the Group 
Valuation of options for notice of meeting 

2013 
$ 

2012 
$ 

123,660 
237,015 
360,675 

151,820 
- 
151,820 

1,297,544 
- 
1,297,544 

2,816,624 
- 
2,816,624 

42,153 
- 
42,153 

36,000 
- 
36,000 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2013 

26.  PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION 

The  following  information  relates  to  the  parent  entity,  Caravel  Minerals  Limited.  The  information  presented  has  been 
prepared using accounting policies that are consistent with those presented in Note 2. 

Current assets 

Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Contributed equity 

Accumulated losses 

Available-for-sale reserve 

Converted option reserve 

Share-based payment reserve 

Total equity 

Loss for the year from continuing operations 

Loss for the year from discontinued operations 

Other comprehensive income/loss for the year 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Parent 

2013 
$ 

1,844,306 

4,187,469 

6,031,775 

2012 
$ 

 2,515,034 

 2,247,851 

 4,762,885 

568,675 

335,063 

- 

- 

568,675 

335,063 

33,537,775 

25,208,512 

(30,359,300)  

(22,847,761) 

(26,050) 

10,239 

2,300,436 

5,463,100 

- 

10,239 

2,056,832 

4,427,822 

(7,146,643) 

(5,191,752) 

(364,896) 

(26,050) 

(217,136) 

- 

(7,537,589) 

(5,408,888) 

Guarantees in relation to subsidiaries 

Caravel Minerals Limited has not issued any guarantees on behalf of subsidiaries. 

Contingent liabilities 

As at 30 June 2013 Caravel Minerals Limited has no contingent liabilities. 

27.  EVENTS OCCURING AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD 

On  August  2013  the  sale  of  mining  tenements  known  as  Bourkes,  Abbotts  and  Yagahong  at  Meekatharra  was 
concluded with Doray Minerals Limited. Total sale proceeds of $150,000 exclusive of GST reflects the carrying value of 
these non-current assets held for sale as detailed in note 12. 

Other than the matter above, at the date of this report there are no other matters or circumstances which have arisen 
since 30 June 2013 that have significantly affected or may significantly affect: 

- 
- 
- 

the operations, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2013, of the Group; 
the results of those operations, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2013, of the Group; or 
the state of affairs, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2013, of the Group. 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors’ Declaration 
30 June 2013 
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Caravel Minerals Limited, I state that: 

(1) 

In the opinion of the directors: 

(a) 

the  financial  statements,  notes  and  the  additional  disclosures  included  in  the  directors’  report 
designated as audited, of the Company are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: 

(i) 

(ii) 

giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 30 June 2013 and of its 
performance for the period 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) 

(3) 

The  Company  has  included  in  the  notes  to  the  financial  statements  an  explicit  and  unreserved 
statement of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

This  declaration  has  been  made  after  receiving  the  declarations  required  to  be  made  to  the 
directors in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the year ended 30 June 
2013. 

On behalf of the Board. 

Marcel Hilmer 
Executive Director & CEO 

Perth,   
29 August 2013 

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  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tel: +8 6382 4600
Fax: +8 6382 4601
www.bdo.com.au

38 Station Street
Subiaco, WA 6008
PO Box 700 West Perth WA 6872
Australia

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED

Report on the Financial Report

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Caravel Minerals Limited (formally Silver
Swan Group Limited), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30
June 2013, 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, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other
explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the
company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial
year.

Directors’ Responsibility 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 Note 2, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting
Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with
International Financial Reporting Standards.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted
our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply
with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures
in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or
error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the
company’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view 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 company’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the
appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made
by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

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

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd ABN 79 112 284 787 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO (Australia) Ltd ABN 77 050
110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd and BDO (Australia) Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited
by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards
Legislation (other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees) in each State or Territory other than Tasmania.

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CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED

Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations
Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001,
which has been given to the directors of Caravel Minerals Limited, would be in the same terms if
given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report.

Opinion

In our opinion:
(a)

the financial report of Caravel Minerals Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act
2001, including:
(i)

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June
2013 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001;

and

(b)

the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed
in Note 2.

Emphasis of Matter

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2 in the financial report, which indicates
that the consolidated entity incurred a net loss of $7,555,741 during the year ended 30 June 2013.
This condition, along with other matters as set forth in Note 2, indicate the existence of a material
uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going
concern and therefore, the company may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities
in the normal course of business at amounts stated in the financial statements.

Report on the Remuneration Report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30
June 2013. 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.

Opinion

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Caravel Minerals Limited for the year ended 30 June
2013 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd

Chris Burton
Director

Perth, Western Australia
Dated this 29th day of August 2013

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ASX Additional Information 
ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 16 September 2013: 

1.  TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS 

The names of the twenty largest holders of each class of listed securities are listed below: 

ORDINARY SHARES 

Name 

KINGSGATE CAPITAL Pty Ltd 

WARATAH INVESTMENT Ltd 

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) Ltd 

CARAVEL EMPLOYEE SHARE PLAN Pty Ltd 

IONA RESOURCES Ltd 

ARCHER David 

BROWN William Richard 

M & C HILMER SUPER FUND 

TAYLOR Nicholas Charles 

TAYLOR Nicholas Charles 

MBM INVESTMENT Pty Ltd 

KUBALE Graham 

EL PRADO HOLDINGS Pty Ltd 

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) Ltd CW Acct 

HILMER Celeste Leonie 

VITOR Pty Ltd 

GARRIDO INVESTMENT Pty Ltd 

QUIVIRA Pty Ltd 

POUSTIE Anthony & R M 

BROWN William Richard 

Total Top 20 

Others 

No of Ordinary 
Shares Held 

Percentage of 
Issued Shares 

135,000,000 

26.89% 

22,266,057 

17,631,288 

13,659,832 

13,333,333 

11,428,571 

10,304,460 

10,000,000 

9,625,000 

8,375,008 

8,333,333 

7,333,333 

6,908,332 

5,073,828 

4,881,387 

4,670,000 

4,594,293 

4,419,497 

4,216,666 

3,695,000 

4.44% 

3.51% 

2.72% 

2.66% 

2.28% 

2.05% 

1.99% 

1.92% 

1.67% 

1.66% 

1.46% 

1.38% 

1.01% 

0.97% 

0.93% 

0.92% 

0.88% 

0.84% 

0.74% 

305,749,218 

196,240,549 

60.92% 

39.08% 

Total Ordinary Shares on Issue 

501,989,767 

100.00% 

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ASX Additional Information (continued) 

LISTED OPTIONS – CVVO $0.07 EXPIRING 15 JUNE 2015 

Name 

WARATAH INVESTMENT Ltd 

ARCHER David 

TAYLOR Nicholas Charles 

WATT Marilyn 

TAYLOR Nicholas Charles 

BRYCKI Christopher 

COTTON Ross & Danielle 

HAYMAN Peter James 

PARKER Ian M P & C S 

MZIMA SPRINGS Pty Ltd 

MEMORIAL Joseph Boampong 

ABN AMRO CLEARING SYDNEY 

ZANGARI Vince 

VECTOR NOMINEES Pty Ltd 

BRYCKI Mark W & N J 

HART Anna Carina & Paul 

GECKO RESOURCES Pty Ltd 

BIMEDENT Pty Ltd 

GOLDBONDSUPER Pty Ltd 

CLAPSY Pty Ltd 

Total Top 20 

Others 

Total Listed Options CVVO on Issue 

LISTED OPTIONS – CVVOA $0.035 EXPIRING 31 MAY 2016 

Name 

IONA RESOURCES Ltd 

M & C HILMER SUPER FUND 

MBM INVESTMENT Pty Ltd 

LOCANTRO SPECULATIVE INV 

KUBALE Graham 

GARRIDO INVESTMENT Pty Ltd 

EL PRADO HOLDINGS Pty Ltd 

POUSTIE Anthony & R M 

ROWLEY FAMILY SUPER FUND 

VITOR Pty Ltd 

HILMER Celeste Leonie 

BRYCKI Mark W & N J 

ANCONA NOMINEES Pty Ltd 

A & R ASSETS Pty Ltd 

BROWN William Richard 

FERGUSON CORPORATION Pty Ltd 

ZOLTEK Pty Ltd 

DOOGARY INVESTMENT Pty Ltd 

SAFAR Michael 

BRYCKI Christopher 

Total Top 20 

Others 

Total Listed Options CVVOA on Issue 

No of Listed Options 
Held 

Percentage of Listed 
Options Issued 

11,133,029 

18.59% 

5,714,285 

4,812,500 

4,613,556 

2,952,062 

2,750,000 

2,500,000 

2,000,000 

1,712,500 

1,500,000 

1,500,000 

1,425,000 

1,375,500 

1,100,000 

1,000,000 

923,236 

900,000 

750,000 

712,500 

662,062 

50,036,230 

9,855,039 

59,891,269 

9.54% 

8.04% 

7.70% 

4.93% 

4.59% 

4.17% 

3.34% 

2.86% 

2.50% 

2.50% 

2.38% 

2.30% 

1.84% 

1.67% 

1.54% 

1.50% 

1.25% 

1.19% 

1.11% 

83.54% 

16.46% 

100.00% 

No of Listed Options 
Held 

Percentage of Listed 
Options Issued 

13,333,333 

10,000,000 

8,333,333 

8,000,000 

7,333,333 

4,500,000 

3,713,332 

3,416,666 

3,333,333 

3,333,333 

3,333,333 

2,500,000 

2,000,000 

2,000,000 

2,000,000 

1,666,666 

1,666,666 

1,666,666 

1,540,000 

1,500,000 

85,169,994 

30,812,332 

115,982,326 

11.50% 

8.62% 

7.19% 

6.90% 

6.32% 

3.88% 

3.20% 

2.95% 

2.87% 

2.87% 

2.87% 

2.16% 

1.72% 

1.72% 

1.72% 

1.44% 

1.44% 

1.44% 

1.33% 

1.29% 

73.43% 

26.57% 

100.00% 

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ASX Additional Information (continued) 

2.  DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES 

(a)  Analysis of security by size holding as at 16 September 2013: 

1 – 1,000 

1,001 – 5,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

10,001 – 100,000 

100,001 – and over 

Ordinary Shares 

Listed Options CVVO 

Listed Options CVVOA 

Number of 
Security 
Holders 

45 

66 

124 

371 

332 

938 

Number of 
Security 
Holders 

7,260 

213,674 

1,151,481 

17,975,012 

482,642,340 

501,989,767 

Number of 
Securities 
Held 

Number of 
Securities 
Held 

Number of 
Security 
Holders 

Number of 
Securities 
Held 

7 

17 

9 

31 

51 

4,956 

50,286 

67,663 

1,291,188 

58,477,176 

6 

8 

4 

24 

65 

2,739 

27,172 

34,166 

995,596 

114,922,653 

115 

59,891,269 

107 

115,982,326 

(b)  Number of holders of unmarketable parcels – Ordinary shares 

Unmarketable Parcels – 389 

3.  SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS 

The names of the substantial shareholders listed in the company’s register at 16 September 2013 are: 

Name 

KINGSGATE CAPITAL Pty Ltd 

WARATAH INVESTMENTS Ltd 

4.  UNQUOTED SECURITIES 

As at 16 September 2013, the following unquoted securities are on issue: 

Number of Shares Held 

135,000,000 

47,937,624 

Unquoted Securities 

$0.4192 Options expiring 15/12/2013 

$0.0252 Options expiring 09/05/2014 

$0.1992 Options expiring 21/11/2014 

$0.2992 Options expiring 21/11/2014 

$0.1000 Options expiring 28/02/2015 

$0.0287 Options expiring 09/05/2015 

$0.1000 Options expiring 26/03/2016 

Total unquoted securities 

5.  RESTRICTED SECURITIES 

Number on Issue  Number of Holders 

2,300,000 

1,480,000 

500,000 

500,000 

2,000,000 

1,480,000 

20,000,000 

28,260,000 

5 

7 

1 

1 

1 

7 

1 

As  at  16  September  2013,  there  are  137,000,000  shares  and  20,000,000  unlisted  $0.10  options  expiring  26  March 
2016 which are subject to escrow restrictions. 

6.  VOTING RIGHTS 

The voting rights of the ordinary shares are as follows: 

Subject to any rights or restrictions for the time being attached to any shares or class of shares of the Company, each 
member of the Company is entitled to receive notice of, attend and vote at a general meeting. Resolutions of members 
will be decided by a show of hands unless a poll is demanded. On a show of hands each eligible voter present has one 
vote.  However,  where  a  person  present  at  a  general  meeting  represents  personally  or  by  proxy,  attorney  or 
representation more than one member, on a show of hands the person is entitled to one vote only despite the number 
of members the person represents.  

On a poll each eligible member has one vote for each fully paid share held.  

There are no voting rights attached to any of the options that the Company currently has on issue. Upon exercise of 
these options, the shares issued will have the same voting rights as existing ordinary shares.  

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ASX Additional Information (continued) 

7.  ON-MARKET BUY BACK 

There is currently no on-market buy back program for any of Caravel Minerals Limited’s listed securities. 

8.  TENEMENTS 

The following tenements were held at 30 June 2013: 

Prospect Name and Location 

Tenements 

Abbotts (WA) 

E51/913, E51/1043, E51/1277, E51/1278, M51/390, M51/566, 
M51/567, M51/656, M51/657, M51/658 

Bentley (WA) 

E69/2656, E69/2885 (option to earn up to 70%) 

Bryah (WA) 

E51/1290 
E51/1344, E51/1369 

Bullock Pool (WA) 

E70/2908, E70/3201 

Calingiri (WA) 

E70/2788, E70/2789, E70/3547, E70/3674, E70/3680, E70/3755, 
E70/3881, E70/4327, E70/4328, E70/4329, E70/4330 

Kukerin (WA) 

E70/2835, E70/2836, E70/2837, E70/2840, E70/3012 

Meekatharra East (WA) 

E51/960, M51/530, M51/562, M51/563, M51/564, M51/565, 
M51/789, M51/831, M51/848, P51/2667, P51/2668, P51/2669, 
P51/2670, P51/2671, P51/2672, P51/2673, P51/2674, P51/2675, 
P51/2676, P51/2677, P51/2705, P51/2706, P51/2707, P51/2712, 
P51/2713 

Nanicup Bridge (WA) 

E70/2910, E70/3754 

Perenjori (WA) 

Quinns (WA) 

Stakewell (WA) 

Wongan Hills (WA) 

Wynberg (QLD) 

E70/2857 

E51/903, E51/1157, E51/1310, E51/1432, M51/19, M51/72, 
M51/475, M51/476, M51/505, M51/527, M51/531, M51/532, 
M51/533, M51/534, M51/574, M51/642, M51/648, M51/730, 
M51/731, M51/732, M51/776, P51/2391, P51/2541, P51/2542, 
P51/2559, P51/2560, P51/2614, P51/2678, P51/2679, P51/2680, 
P51/2681, P51/2682 

L51/27, L51/28, L51/32, M51/368, M51/448, M51/449, M51/450, 
M51/552, M51/579 

E70/2343, E70/2796 
E70/3430, E70/3431, P70/1576, P70/1593 

EPM12409 
EPM15627 (option to earn up to 80%) 

Ownership 
Interest 

100% 

0% 

70% 
100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

80% 
100% 

100% 
0% 

ANNUAL REPORT 2013 

55 

  CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED