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ANNUAL REPORT 2022  

COPPER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT 

ASX:CVV

CORPORATE  
DIRECTORY

DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY

MR WAYNE TRUMBLE
Non-Executive Chairman

MR STEVE ABBOTT
Managing Director

MR ALASDAIR COOKE
Executive Director

MR RICHARD MONTI
Non-Executive Director

MR DANIEL DAVIS
Company Secretary

REGISTERED AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE

CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED
Suite 1, 245 Churchill Avenue 
Subiaco Western Australia 6008 
+61 8 9426 6400

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS NUMBER
ABN 41 120 069 089

SHARE REGISTER

ATOMIC GROUP
Level 2, 267 St Georges Terrace  
Perth Western Australia 6000

ASX CODE

CVV

SOLICITORS

FAIRWEATHER CORPORATE LAWYERS
595 Stirling Highway 
Cottesloe Western Australia 6011

AUDITORS

BDO AUDIT (WA) PTY LTD
Level 9, Mia Yellagonga Tower 2  
5 Spring Street  
Perth, Western Australia 6000

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2022 Pre-Feasibility Study available at  

caravelminerals.com.au and asx.com.au

caravelminerals.com.au Annual Report 2022Caravel Minerals Limited  ASX:CVV MANAGING 
DIRECTOR'S 
REPORT

The past 12 months have seen 

Caravel Minerals (ASX:CVV) 

complete a significant Pre-

Feasibility Study work program 

and deliver important milestones 

to advance the large-scale, 

long-life Caravel Copper Project in 

Western Australia. The full range 

of feasibility studies continue to 

clearly demonstrate the Caravel 

Copper Project is a robust and 

executable project capable of 

near-term development. Caravel 

is one of very few large copper 

projects in a stable jurisdiction 

(WA) that is advancing towards 

production at a time when copper 

metal is forecast to enter a deficit 

of between 4 – 10Mpta by 2030. 

I am very pleased to provide an 

overview of progress in the 2022 

Financial Year and Caravel’s outlook 

for the period ahead.

A major milestone was the delivery of a Pre-feasibility 
Study (PFS) and a maiden Ore Reserve Estimate for the 
project in July 2022. The Ore Reserve (JORC 2012)  
of 583.4Mt at 0.24% copper for 1.42Mt contained copper 
(at 0.10% cut-off) consists of Proven Ore Reserves of 
105.4Mt for 0.28Mt contained copper and Probable  
Ore Reserves of 478.0Mt for 1.14Mt contained copper. 
Over 81.6% of the Project’s 28-year mine life is now  
in Ore Reserve.

The culmination of wide-ranging technical, commercial 
and environmental studies, the PFS confirmed annual 
production of ~62,000 tonnes (copper metal in 
concentrate) based on the parallel development of 
two 13.9Mtpa capacity trains for a total throughput 
capacity of 27.8Mtpa to generate strong cashflows over 
an initial 28-year mine life.

The PFS also determined low operating costs  
(C1 costs of ~US$1.72/lb) due to a very low strip-ratio 
of 1.3:1 (including pre-strip), good metallurgy with high 
copper recoveries and low-cost electricity enabling 
the use of a safer, more efficient, lower carbon 
emitting automated and electrified fleet from the 
start-up of operations.

As well as demonstrating a clear pathway for 
development, the July 2022 PFS outlined opportunities 
to improve the process plant flowsheet, including 
its consolidation into a single ~27Mtpa throughput 
train, the use of High-Pressure Grinding Rolls (HGPRs) 
replacing Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) Mills and 
the adoption of Coast Particle Flotation (CPF).

PFS Update studies on the optimised single train 
flowsheet commenced in July this year and were 
reported in September, delivering processing cash  
unit cost reductions of $1.23/t of ore, primarily due  
to lower power costs arising from the use of HGPR  
and CPF. The processing cost savings resulted in 
increased annual free cashflow of ~A$35m,  
or $A$870m over life of mine. C1 cash costs reduced 
from US$1.72/lb (PFS) to US$1.54/lb and AISC reduced 
from US$2.55/lb (PFS) to US$2.37/lb. The changes  
to cashflows and capital resulted in an increase  
in Project NPV (7%) from A$1.1B (PFS) to A$1.5B.

The PFS studies are based on the Bindi and Dasher 
deposits which make up only 6km of a 30km 
mineralised system within the Caravel tenement 
package. There remains clear and substantial upside 
for resource growth with several deposits having 
demonstrated good mineralisation based on limited 
drilling to date.

Earlier in FY22, we released an updated Mineral 
Resource of 1.18 billion tonnes at 0.24% Cu and 48 ppm 
Mo for 2.84Mt of contained copper (0.1% Cu cut-off), 
incorporating results from Reverse Circulation (RC) 
percussion and diamond drilling at the Bindi deposit. 

This was on the back of 7,740m diamond and 20,233m 
RC percussion drilling aiming to better delineate 
the grade and distribution of copper-molybdenum 
mineralisation in the Bindi Hinge Zone and Bindi  
East Limb which are the first areas to be mined.

The drilling at Bindi aimed to increase confidence 
within planned starter pits and was achieved with 
results showing shallow mineralisation at similar or 
higher grades to previous drilling. Diamond drilling 
also provided core material which will be used for 
metallurgical test work and geotechnical analysis as 
part of the Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS).

Caravel completed a Share Placement and entitlement 
issue to Shareholders during the FY to complete 
feasibility and optimisation studies and continue 
critical path activities for the Caravel Project. We 
would like to take this opportunity to thank new 
and existing Shareholders for their support of the 
Company as it effectively utilises funds to position  
for long-term success.

Caravel has a strong management team that was further 
bolstered during the year with the appointments of 
Mining Manager Jason Vos, Approvals Manager Michael 
Klvac and Don Hyma as an advisor to our Board, 
providing guidance on our project implementation 
strategy. I’d like to thank my fellow Board members and 

our management team for their support and efforts over 
the past year, and our staff and contractors who have 
also worked incredibly hard to make progress towards 
the Caravel Copper Project’s development.

Caravel values the effective working relationships 
with a wide range of stakeholders involved in the 
work programs associated with the PFS and the 
project’s future development. This involvement 
and collaboration is highly valued by the Company 
and in particular we wish to thank landowners who 
have worked with the Company since copper was 
first discovered at Wongan Hills dating back to 2009 
and continue to play an important part in the future 
planning of the Project.

The year ahead is very important for positioning 
Caravel as Australia’s next long-term, stable copper 
production project as it moves into final feasibility. 
I look forward to delivering further updates as we 
progress the project towards an investment decision.  
Caravel looks forward to sharing this journey with you.

Steve Abbott
MANAGING DIRECTOR

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caravelminerals.com.au Annual Report 2022Caravel Minerals Limited  ASX:CVV ACTIVITIES 
REPORT 

HIGHLIGHTS

COMPANY

The Company raised around $4.7M in a ($3.0M) 
placement and ($1.7M) rights issue to fund drilling, 
technical studies and project development activities. 
The Company continued to enjoy strong support 
from new and existing shareholders demonstrating 
confidence in the Company’s copper assets and 
a clear focus on progressing the project towards 
development. The retention and attraction of 
experienced key management and ‘owners team’ 
continued to be a key priority for Caravel.

Caravel released a project Scoping Study in November 
2021 which incorporated results from initial Ausenco 
engineering studies and modelled revised assumptions 
on the flowsheet, throughput rate, capital estimates, 
operating costs and revenue forecasts. The 2021 
Scoping Study reported on progress of all other PFS 
activities. At the time of the 2021 Scoping Study release 
Caravel was preparing a Mineral Resource update which 
followed approximately 7,740 metres of diamond drilling 
and 20,233 metres of RC percussion drilling at Bindi and 
predominantly on the Bindi East Limb.

The Mineral Resource upgrade was announced on 
23 November 2021 and reported a total of 2.84Mt of 
contained copper (0.1% Cu cut-off) representing a 53% 
increase in contained copper compared to the 2019 
Mineral Resource. The Caravel Copper Project deposits 
are presently the largest undeveloped copper 
resources in Australia based on contained copper.

A range of studies completed during the year suggest 
Caravel Copper Project’s large ore bodies can be 
economically mined and processed at a low cut-off grade 
of 0.1% Cu. This is due to low operating costs provided 
by an automated and electrified bulk mining operation, 
access to low-cost grid power and the presence of 
established road, port, and other infrastructure the 
Project may leverage (such as towns, proximity to 
services and skilled workforce in Perth). There are 
several porphyry copper projects operating in Tier 1 
jurisdictions exhibiting similar steep grade versus 
tonnage curve characteristics to Caravel including 
the Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine, located in 
south-central British Columbia, Canada (producing  
~60Kt / 130mlbs of Cu per year) and the Copper Mountain 
copper mine located in southern British Columbia, 
Canada (producing ~40Ktpa / 80-90 mlbs of Cu per 
year). Such projects offer reliable copper supply, strong 
cashflows and stable mining operations over a very long 
life and offer a very good basis of comparison to Caravel.

The completion of the PFS in July 2022 and subsequent 
PFS Update in September 2022 provides Caravel with 
a strong foundation for continued engagement with 
interested parties including potential off-take partners 
and other funding stakeholders. The Company remains 
in discussions with a range of interested parties.

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Very low strip ratio

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Open-pit bulk mining 
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Simple and proven 
processing method

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High recoveries with 
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Grid power access 
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Environmental baseline 
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Environmental baseline 
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caravelminerals.com.au Annual Report 2022Caravel Minerals Limited  ASX:CVV RESOURCE DRILLING

Drilling programs were completed at the Dasher deposit 
and a program of sterilisation air core (AC) drilling 
surrounding the Bindi deposit. A major infill drilling 
program was completed at the Bindi East deposit, with  
a smaller infill drilling program completed at Bindi West.

An extensive 10,825 metre reverse circulation (RC) 
percussion drilling programs at the Bindi and Dasher 
deposits tested extensions and continuity of copper 
mineralisation in the Bindi East Limb, Bindi Lower Limb 
and Dasher South. A further 4,888 metres of diamond 
drilling was completed at the Bindi deposit collecting 
geotechnical data and material for metallurgical test 
work. In addition, diamond core drilling tested for 
depth extensions and structural complexity in the 
mineralisation of the Dasher copper deposit.

Around 3,487 metres of AC sterilisation drilling was 
completed to the east, north, south and southwest  
of the Bindi deposit seeking to identify areas suitable 
for the placement of site infrastructure. The drilling 
identified two parallel Cu mineralised zones east of 
the Bindi East Limb, the two zones have been named 
Bindi Lower Limb and Bindi Far East.

As a result, the geological model for the Bindi 
mineralisation has been revised in light of the 
confirmation of the presence of the Bindi Southeast 
Synform at the south end of the Bindi East Zone.  
The Bindi Lower limb seen to the east of Bindi East, 
is interpreted to connect with Bindi East through the 
Southeast Synform. Initial RC drill testing of the Bindi 
Lower Limb and Bindi Far East positions also returned 
encouraging primary sulphide mineralisation (Figure 1).

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Figure 3: Bindi deposit drill hole collar locations and pit design

Based on deep drilling results at Bindi, the Company 
defined an Exploration Target for the intersected 
mineralisation of 75 to 85 million tonnes at a grade of 
0.20% to 0.30% copper, for 150,000 to 255,000 tonnes 
contained copper (Figure 4).

A further 36 auger holes and five test pits were 
completed investigating the properties of the soil 
profile to assist with the potential design for a tailings 
management facility and 10 shallow water bores 

have been installed (532.5m) in paleodrainage 
features across the project to provide baseline 
data that will be used in hydrological modelling 
of the project area.

Drilling programs completed during the year have 
increased confidence in higher grade areas for 
resource/reserve classification for consideration 
in the early stage of a proposed mine schedule.

Figure 1: Bindi South East Synform Cross Section Showing Lower Limb and Far East Positions

Figure 4: Oblique 3D view of the Bindi Deposit showing 2019 Scoping Study open pit shells and location of the Exploration Target. 
Highlighted are the deep diamond drill holes on which the Exploration Target is based.

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caravelminerals.com.au Annual Report 2022Caravel Minerals Limited  ASX:CVV  
Table 1: Project Approvals Register

Legislation

Approval

Authority

Target 
Approval Date

Environmental Protect Act 1986

Part IV

Environmental Protection  
and Biodiversity Conservation 
Act 1999

Matters of National 
Environmental 
Significance

The PFS studies delivered important technical 
analysis, information and results which Caravel  
has reported and presented a comprehensive  
Pre-Feasibility Study. 

Caravel encourages interested parties to view 
the Caravel Copper Project Pre-Feasibility Study 
(PFS) report (12 July 2022) and the PFS Update 
announcement (20 September 2022) on the  
caravelminerals.com.au or asx.com.au websites.

Mining Act 1978

Mining Proposal

Mine Closure Plan

Mining Leases
•  MLA70/1410

•  MLA70/1411

General Purpose Leases
•  GPLA70/262

•  GPLA70/263

Miscellaneous Licences
•  Water pipeline (TBA)

•  Power Line (TBA)

•  Borefield (TBA)

Department of Water  
and Environmental

Department of Agriculture,  
Water and Environment

Department of Mines, Industry 
Regulation and Safety

Department of Mines, Industry 
Regulation and Safety

Department of Mines, Industry 
Regulation and Safety

Q4 2023

Q4 2023

Q1 2024

Q1 2024

Q1 2024

Department of Mines, Industry 
Regulation and Safety

Q1 2024

Department of Mines, Industry 
Regulation and Safety

Q1 2024

Heritage Act 2018

Section 18s (if required)

Department of Planning,  
Lands and Heritage

Electricity Industry Act 2004

Right in Water  
and Irrigation Act 1914

Access Contract  
(mine and processing)

Connection Contract 
(borefield)

Section 26D Licences

Western Power

Western Power

Department of Water and 
Environmental Regulation

Section 5C Licences
•  Application 047262

Department of Water and 
Environmental Regulation

Q1 2024

Q4 2023

Q4 2023

Q2 2022

Q1 2024

HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT,  
COMMUNITY AND QUALITY (HSEQC)

Caravel adopted a HSECQ Management System during 
the year to provide an organisational framework and 
operating system for maintaining compliance and 
increase efficiency as the team and company activities 
develop. The HSEQC system is used by Caravel staff to 
access policies, standards, procedures, and tools that 
support delivery of the Company’s direction and purpose.

HSECQ Management System is comprised of:

External and Internal Standards Caravel has aligned 
the HSECQ Management System with relevant State and 
Federal legislation and the International Organization 
for Standardisation (ISO) Standards to ensure the 
business is meeting its legal requirements and adopting 
international best practice in the areas of Health, Safety, 
Environment, Community and Quality. 

In addition, Caravel has used internationally 
recognised risk management procedures to identify all 
Caravel risks to ensure that our Management System 
is focussed on the most prominent opportunities and 
threats to the businesses.

Health and Safety Caravel’s HSECQ Management 
System sets the health and safety standards and 
procedures that require our management to provide 
a healthy and safe work environment and ensure 
our workforce complete their activities in a healthy 
and safe manner. The standards and procedures are 
focussed on the health and safety risks associated 
with Caravel’s current exploration activities and will 
evolve as the Caravel risk profile changes with the 
different stages of project development.

The business recently adopted the ‘SafeX’ safety 
system which is an online safety application that 
assists the field staff and contractors manage their 

APPROVALS

The Company has completed baseline studies required 
to establish the existing environment and prepare 
Caravel Copper Project approvals applications. The key 
primary approvals required, the applicable legislation, 
the granting authority and the targeted timing of the 
approvals are listed in Table 1.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

The Caravel Copper Project Pre-Feasibility Study was 
completed during the year and released on 12 July 2022, 
followed by a PFS Update study which was released on 
20 September 2022. The studies have defined a robust 
project capable of producing at least ~60,000 tpa of 
copper in concentrate at low cost, generating strong 
cash flows over an initial 28-year mine life. The detailed 
technical, environmental and commercial studies 
indicated the Project can be built and operated with 
low technical risks, minimal environmental impact and 
positive economic and social outcomes.

The PFS comprised of studies on mining optimisation 
and design, mineral processing, geotechnical design, 
metallurgical, tailings management, approvals and 
sustainability, water supply, transport and logistics, 
infrastructure and services. Several key PFS technical 
advisors supported Caravel throughout the year including:

•  Ausenco - Engineering

•  Orelogy - Mining and Ore Reserve

•  Knight Piesold - Tailings

•  Dempers & Seymour - Geotechnical Engineering

•  Trepanier - Mineral Resources

•  Fortin Pipelines - Water Pipeline

•  Sensorem - LiDAR

•  Western Power – Power

•  ECG Engineering – Power

•  ALS Laboratories - Metallurgical Testwork

•  Aurifex - Metallurgy

•  Preston Consulting – Approvals

•  Mattiske Consulting - Flora

•  Western Wildlife - Fauna

•  Dortch Cuthbert - Indigenous Heritage

•  Global Groundwater - Process Water

•  Smith Drilling - Water Exploration

•  Minera - Mining Automation and Electrification

•  Civmec - Construction

•  Qube Bulk - Transport

•  Braemer - Shipping

•  FTI Consulting - Financial Modelling

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Analysis, Risk Assessment tools, equipment registers, 
etc). The tool also contains the companies risk 
register, training matrix and training records and 
action tracking tool with automated reminders for 
actions to improved health and safety performance. 
Our field staff have access to the system via field 
tablets that electronically record health and safety 
information in the field and automatically file it in 
Caravel’s central data base.

sampling completed during the year. Recent sampling 
confirms the elevated Cu (>500ppm) in rock chips 
seen in historical sampling, the new work confirms 
anomalism along 14km of strike. An elongate moderate 
magnetic feature extends a further 6km to the east 
along the same trend. Gossanous subcrop with 
strongly elevated Cu and Zn,is hosted by quart-biotite-
garnet schists and granite gneiss suggesting a similar 
metamorphosed alteration halo to that seen at the 
Caravel Copper Project.

Environment Caravel is focussed on minimising its 
impacts to the environment and has implemented 
standards and procedures targeted at ensuring 
our current exploration activities meet regulatory 
compliance and impacts to the environment are 
minimised. Ground disturbance permitting, weed 
management and waste disposal management 
procedures are all focussed on minimising impacts  
to the environment.

EXPLORATION – NEW PROSPECTS

During the year, Caravel continued to secure new mineral 
exploration licences over several areas of interest 
for copper, gold and nickel mineralisation within the 
prospective South West Terrane of the Yilgarn Block. 
Caravel conducted reconnaissance surface sampling 
over a number of these licences during the years. The 
Caravel copper deposits were discovered in 2009 by the 
same process of surface sampling and identification of 
low-level anomalous geochemical responses.

The mineral potential of the South West Yilgarn Block 
has been highlighted by the Pt-Pd-Ni-Cu discovery at 
the Julimar Prospect by Chalice Gold Mines Ltd (70km 
southwest of Bindi) and the Angepena Au-Cu discovery 
by Liontown Resources Ltd (48km northwest of Bindi). 
Combined with the Caravel Copper Project, the discoveries 
show the potential for significant mineralisation to be 
concealed below the surface weathering zone with only 
subtle surface geochemical responses.

Caravel completed internal reviews of available data 
for the regional exploration licences. Based on these 
assessments the decision was made to surrender three 
licences (Dalwallinu E70/5417, Toolbrunup E70/5462 
and Congellign E70/5542). Roadside surface sampling 
at Caravel’s Moodiarup (E705596) exploration licence 
returned weak Cu anomalism coincident with a mapped 
quartz monzonite which is sited on the Darkan Fault 
which extends 100km northwest to the Boddington 
Gold Mine. In addition the Company completed an AC 
drilling program over the Dalwallinu magnetic feature 
which found mafic to mafic basement rocks with 
elevated Cu are responsible for the strong magnetic 
anomaly. Results are awaited for further roadside soil 
sampling in the Dalwallinu and Bruce Rock licences.

Caravel’s Brookton Cu-Zn prospect shows strong 
surface geochemistry roadside reconnaissance 

Caravel has applied for two new mineral exploration 
licences that are prospective for Rare Earth Element 
(REE) mineralisation. The areas near the wheatbelt 
towns of Mukinbudin and Burakin were initially 
highlighted from pre-competitive geophysical data, 
subsequent roadside surface sampling has returned 
widespread REE anomalism.

OUTLOOK

Drilling work planned for 2022/23 includes Reverse 
Circulation (RC) infill drilling programs within the 
starter pits at the Bindi deposit as part of a grade 
control simulation program and further increasing 
resource confidence. Further Mineral Resource 
delineation drilling is planned at the Bindi Lower Limb 
and South East Synform to test the new mineralised 
domains identified by drilling (RC and AC) over the past 
12 months. Results would be incorporated in future 
Mineral Resource update expected in 1H 2023. 

Further diamond core drilling with a focus on the  
Bindi West Limb for geotechnical and metallurgical 
studies and testwork and sterilisation aircore (AC) 
drilling will be undertaken to confirm suitable areas 
for mine infrastructure.

Further investigation into opportunities to enhance 
project economics including consideration of ore sorting, 
processing enhancements and other efficiency initiatives 
that could further lower costs and carbon emissions 
will be ongoing. Formal regulatory approval processes 
for EPA Part IV, EPBC Act and Mining Act and tenement 
approvals will continue during the coming year.

Securing power requirements including from renewable 
sources to power the Project’s plant operations and 
mining fleet will continue to be prioritised.

Discussions with off-take groups and potential partners 
will be ongoing. Options for Caravel may include 
financing-linked offtake agreements, a strategic joint 
venture deal with a partner and/or a participation by 
way of a project equity stake. Caravel will continue to 
assess alignments such as with a smelter or a trader 
who can add value to the project.

Caravel will continue to develop the project schedule for 
completion of the DFS which is expected in early 2024.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF MINERAL RESOURCES

As of 30 June 2022, the combined Measured, Indicated 
and Inferred Mineral Resources for the project totals 
1,180Mt @ 0.24% Cu (at a 0.10% Cu cut-off grade) for 
2.8Mt of contained copper (Table 2). There are no 
reported Ore Reserves.

Table 2: Mineral Resources at 30 June 2022 (0.10% Cu cut-off)

 Deposit

Classification

Mt

Cu (%)

Mo (ppm)

Cu (t)

Bindi

Dasher

Opie

Total

Measured

Indicated

Inferred

Total

Measured

Indicated

Inferred

Total

Measured

Indicated

Inferred

Total

Measured

Indicated

Inferred

Total

105.2

424.4

372.9

902.5

-

131.7w

124.8

256.5

-

17.9

3.6

21.5

105.2

574.1

501.3

1,180.6

0.27

0.23

0.22

0.23

-

0.28

0.26

0.27

-

0.29

0.30

0.29

0.27

0.24

0.23

0.24

Note – appropriate rounding applied

Table 3: ASX Listing Rule 5.21 Disclosure

67

49

45

49

-

43

46

45

-

40

33

39

67

47

45

48

287,300

974,400

833,700

2,095,400

-

364,100

321,700

685,800

-

51,700

10,900

62,600

287,300

1,390,200

1,166,200

2,843,700

5.21.1

5.21.2

5.21.3

5.21.4

5.21.5

Results of the annual review of the reported Mineral Resources at the Company’s flagship 
Caravel Copper Project for the year ending 30 June 2022 are disclosed in the table above.

The Company’s financial year end is 30 June 2022 and mineral resources held at year end are 
disclosed in the table above.

The Company had no reported Ore Reserves at 30 June 2022. Subsequent to 30 June 2022, 
Caravel reported a maiden Ore Reserves for Caravel Copper Project. Refer to announcement 
dated 12 July 2022.

A new Mineral Resource Estimate was reported for the Bindi Deposit on 23 November 2022 
reflecting the major change from the Annual Review of Mineral Resources that was reported 
at 30 June 2021. No change to Dasher Mineral Resource which remains as reported in April 
2019. There was no change to Opie Mineral Resource which remains as reported in April 2016.

Resource governance arrangements are disclosed in the ASX announcement “Major Mineral 
Resource Upgrade - Caravel Copper Project” released on 23 November 2021.

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caravelminerals.com.au Annual Report 2022Caravel Minerals Limited  ASX:CVV Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 
Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code 
for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources 
and Ore Reserves. Mr Smith consents to the inclusion in 
this report of the matters based on his information in 
the form and context in which they appear.

Previous Disclosure The information in this report 
is based on the following Caravel Minerals ASX 
Announcements, which are available from the Caravel 
Minerals website caravelminerals.com.au and the ASX 
website asx.com.au:

•  25 August 2021 “Bindi Deposit – Updated Geological 

Model”

•  23 November 2021 “Major Mineral Resource Upgrade 

– Caravel Copper Project”

•  12 July 2022 “Caravel Copper Project Pre-Feasibility 
Study Highlights Robust, Executable Project and 
Reports Maiden Ore Reserve”

•  20 September 2022 “Pre-feasibility Study Update - 

Caravel Copper Project”.

Forward Looking Statements This document may 
include forward looking statements. Forward 
looking statements include, but are not necessarily 
limited to, statements concerning Caravel Minerals 
planned exploration programmes, studies and other 
statements that are not historic facts. When used in 
this document, the words such as “could”, “indicates”, 
“plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, 
“potential”, “should” and similar expressions are 
forward looking statements. Such statements involve 
risks and uncertainties, and no assurances can be 
provided that actual results or work completed will be 
consistent with these forward looking statements.

Competent Persons Statements The information in 
this report that relates to Exploration Results is based 
on and fairly represents information and supporting 
documentation prepared by Mr Peter Pring (a full-time 
employee and shareholder of Caravel Minerals Limited) 
and Member of AusIMM. Mr Peter Pring has sufficient 
experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation 
and types of deposits under consideration and to the 
activities undertaken to qualify as Competent Persons 
as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves 
Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting 
of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore 
Reserves. Mr Pring consents to the inclusion in this 
report of the matters based on their information in the 
form and context in which they appear.

The information in this report that relates to Mineral 
Resources for the Bindi and Dasher deposits is based 
on and fairly represents information compiled by Mr 
Lauritz Barnes, (Consultant with Trepanier Pty Ltd). Mr 
Barnes is a shareholder of Caravel Minerals. Mr Barnes 
is a member of both the Australasian Institute of 
Mining and Metallurgy and the Australasian Institute 
of Geoscientists. Mr Barnes has sufficient experience 
of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and types 
of deposits under consideration, and to the activities 
undertaken to qualify as Competent Persons as 
defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves 
Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting 
of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore 
Reserves. Mr Barnes consents to the inclusion in this 
report of the matters based on information in the form 
and context in which they appear.

The information in this report that relates to the Opie 
Deposit within the overall Caravel Mineral Resource 
estimates is extracted from an ASX Announcement 
dated 4 April 2016 (see ASX Announcement 4 April 2016 
“Caravel Maiden JORC Resource”, www.caravelminerals.
com.au and www.asx.com.au). The Company confirms 
that it is not aware of any new information or data 
that materially affects the information included in the 
original market announcement and that all material 
assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the 
Opie Deposit Mineral Resource estimates in the relevant 
market announcement continue to apply and have not 
materially changed. The Company confirms that the form 
and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are 
represented have not been materially modified from the 
original market announcement.

The information in this report that relates to 
Metallurgical Test Work Results is based on and fairly 
represents information and test work managed by Mr 
Stuart Smith (consultant to Caravel Minerals Limited). 
Mr Smith is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of 
Mining and Metallurgy and has sufficient experience 
of relevance for management and interpretation of 
test work activities undertaken so as to qualify as a 

Table 4: Tenement Schedule at 30 June 2022

 Project

Tenement

Status

Date Granted Date Expires

Interest

6/03/2007

5/03/2022

100%

15/11/2010

14/11/2022

100%

23/11/2009

22/11/2021

100%

6/11/2019

5/11/2024

100%

6/11/2019

5/11/2024

100%

17/01/2020

16/01/2023

80%

12/05/2021

11/05/2024

100%

12/10/2020

11/10/2025

100%

3/06/2020

2/06/2025

100%

9/07/2020

8/07/2025

100%

21/01/2021

20/01/2026

100%

23/02/2021

22/02/2026

100%

11/05/2021

10/05/2026

100%

5/01/2021

4/01/2026

0%

22/01/2021

21/01/2026

100%

5/03/2021

4/03/2026

0%

9/04/2021

8/04/2026

100%

21/04/2021

20/04/2026

100%

4/02/2022

3/02/2027

100%

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Live

Pending

Pending

Pending

Caravel Copper Project

E70/2788

E70/3674

E70/3680

E70/5228

E70/5229

R70/0060

R70/0063

E70/5586**

Dalwallinu

E70/5400

E70/5417*****

E70/5511

E70/5512

E70/5673

E70/5462

E70/5506

E70/5542

E70/5596

E70/5731

E70/5964

E70/6125

E70/6126

E70/2338

Toolbrunup***

Brookton

Congellin****

Moodiarup

Gillingarra

Bruce Rock

Mukinbudin

Burakin

Mt William*

* Caravel can Earn a 51% Interest Once Tenement Granted

** E/70/5586 Acquired from Tashmont Minerals

*** E70/5462 Toolbrunup Surrendered 10/12/2021

**** E70/5542 Congellin Surrendered 6/05/2022

***** E70/5417 Dalwallinu Surrendered 7/07/2022

****** E70/6125 & E70/6126 Under Application

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FINANCIAL REPORT

Caravel Minerals Ltd 
ACN 120 069 089

Directors’ Report 
30 June 2022 

The  Directors  of  Caravel  Minerals  Limited  (the  “Company”  or  “Caravel”)  present  their  report  on  the  consolidated  entity  (the 
“Group”) consisting of Caravel Minerals Limited and its subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2022. 

Directors 

Qualifications, Experience and Special Responsibilities of Directors 

Wayne Trumble - Chairman 
A  senior  executive  with  35  years  of  specific  industry  expertise  in  mining,  electricity,  investment  and  construction.  Mr 
Trumble currently consults as Energy Manager for Newmont Mining managing the supply of energy to the Newmont operations at 
Boddington and Tanami. 

For the twelve years to 2013, Mr Trumble was the Executive General Manager of Griffin Power Pty Ltd, reporting to the Board of 
the Griffin Group, where he led Griffin’s move from fuel supplier to electricity generator. Mr Trumble led the team responsible for 
preparation  of  strategy  and  the  development,  execution  and  operation  of  Griffin’s  $1.2  billion  Bluewaters  coal  fired  project, 
providing 436 MW of base load power in Western Australia.  

Other current directorships 
None 

Former directorships in the last three years 
None 

Special responsibilities  
Chairman 
Member of Remuneration Committee 

Interests in shares and options 
420,000 shares 
287,908 options  

Stephen Abbott - Managing Director 
A  highly  regarded  mining  executive  with  more  than  25  years’  experience  in  senior  international  and  resource  sector  roles.   Mr 
Abbott  has  proven  technical  and  management  experience  at  senior  levels  across  exploration,  mining,  processing,  metallurgy, 
maintenance, smelting, refining, infrastructure, approvals and stakeholder engagement. 

Prior to Caravel, Mr Abbott worked as General Manager Iron Ore and Industrial Minerals for BC Iron and General Manager Business 
Development for Gindalbie Minerals. 

Earlier in his career, Mr Abbott spent eight years at Western Mining Corporation where he held various mechanical engineer and 
metallurgist roles culminating in a period as smelter superintendent at Olympic Dam. 

Mr Abbott holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Curtin University of Technology as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy 
and he attained an MBA from La Trobe University.  He completed a diploma at Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Other current directorships 
Nil 

Special responsibilities  
Managing Director 

Former directorships in the last three years 
None 

Interests in shares and options 
5,742,002 shares 
2,303,262 options 

Alasdair Cooke - Executive Director 
Alasdair Cooke has over 30-years of experience in the mining industry with 20 years managing public resource companies. Alasdair 
is a qualified geologist with a track record of successful exploration and project development.  He is a founding partner of Perth-
based investment and technical services company Mitchell River Group (MRG).  MRG has established a number of successful mining 
projects including greenfield mines in Australia, Africa and South America. Mr Cooke is the Chairman of African Energy Resources 
and a Director of EVE Investments.  

Alasdair is a substantial shareholder of Caravel Minerals. 

Other current directorships 
EVE Health Group Limited 
Alma Metals Limited 

Special responsibilities  
Executive Director 

Former directorships in the last three years 
Anova Metals Limited (retired 8 May 2020) 

Interests in shares and options 
31,483,117 shares 
2,303,262 options 

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30 June 2022 

Richard Monti – Non-Executive Director 
Mr Monti has a successful thirty-five year career in the international mineral resource industry and brings to Caravel broad project 
development and corporate experience. Mr Monti is currently on the board of ASX listed companies Alto Metals Limited, Zinc of 
Ireland Limited and Boab Metals Limited and is the principal of Terracognita supplying technical, commercial and corporate advice 
to resource industry companies. 

Other current directorships 
Alto Metals Limited 
Zinc of Ireland Limited 
Boab Metals Limited (formerly Pacifico Metals Limited)                   

Former directorships in the last three years 
Black Dragon Gold Limited (resigned 11 August 2021) 

Special responsibilities  
Chairman of Remuneration Committee 

Interests in shares and options 
2,300,000 shares 
143,954 options 

Daniel Davis – CFO and Company Secretary 
Daniel is a qualified accountant who has fifteen years-experience in senior accounting and corporate roles for resources businesses 
in  all  stages  from  exploration  to  development,  construction and  mining.  In  addition  to  his  role  with  Caravel,  he  is  the  current  
company secretary of ASX-listed companies Alma Metals, and has previously held finance roles with Albidon and Energy Ventures.  

Principal Activities 

The  principal  activities  of  the  group  during  the  financial  year  were  the  exploration  of  mineral  tenements  in  Western  Australia 
(“WA”). 

Dividends 

Directors’ Report 
30 June 2022 

Movements in Company’s share capital 

On 9 July 2021, 625,000 options were exercised at a strike price of 8 cents to raise $50,000. 

On 20 September 2021, 11,200,000 options were exercised at a strike price of 8 cents to raise $896,000.  

On 31 October 2021, 250,000 options were exercised at a strike price of 10 cents to raise $25,000.  

On 31 May 2022, the Company issued 7,122,197 ordinary shares at 24 cents per share upon completion of a pro-rata rights issue, 

raising $1,709,329 before costs.  

On 29 June 2022, 3,215,100 options were exercised at a strike price of 8 cents to raise $257,208.  

Business Strategies and Prospects 

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

Seek to maximise the value of the group through successful exploration activities; 

(i) 
(ii)  Develop the Caravel Copper Project; 
(iii)  Selectively expand the group’s portfolio of exploration assets; and 
(iv)  Examine other new business development opportunities in the mining and resources sector. 

Significant Changes in the State of Affairs 

None. 

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year 

No dividends have been declared, provided for or paid in respect of the year ended 30 June 2022 (30 June 2021: nil) 

-  On 1 July 2022 the Company issued 2,533,589 options under its Employee Incentive Plan at an exercise price of 30 cents per 

Review of Operations 

The past 12 months have seen Caravel Minerals complete a significant Pre-Feasibility Study work program and deliver important 
milestones to advance the large-scale, long-life Caravel Copper Project.  The delivery of a Pre-feasibility Study and a maiden Ore 
Reserve Estimate for the project in July 2022 continues to demonstrate the Caravel Copper Project is a robust and executable project 
capable of near-term development.   

The Pre-feasibility Study is based on the Bindi and Dasher deposits which make up only 6km of a 30km mineralised system within 
the  Caravel  tenement  package.  There  remains  clear  and  substantial  upside  for  resource  growth  with  several  deposits  having 
demonstrated good mineralisation based on limited drilling to date.  

In November 2022, an updated Mineral Resource was announced which incorporated results from Reverse Circulation percussion 
and diamond drilling at the Bindi deposit. This was on the back of 7,740m diamond and 20,233m RC percussion drilling aiming to 
better delineate the grade and distribution of copper-molybdenum mineralisation in the Bindi Hinge Zone and Bindi East Limb which 
are the first areas to be mined. 

The drilling at Bindi was aimed at improving confidence within planned starter pits which was achieved with results showing shallow 
mineralisation at similar or higher grades to previous drilling. Diamond drilling also provided core material which will be used for 
metallurgical test work and geotechnical analysis as part of a Definitive Feasibility Study. 

Caravel  completed  a  Share  Placement  and  entitlement  issue  to  Shareholders  during  the  year  to  complete  feasibility  and 
optimisation studies and continue critical path activities for the Caravel Project.  

Caravel has a strong management team that was further bolstered during the year with the appointments of Mining Manager Jason 
Vos, Approvals Manager Michael Klvac and Don Hyma as an advisor to our Board, providing guidance on our project implementation 
strategy.   

Corporate and Financial Position 

The group’s net loss from operations for the year was $14,435,952 (2021: $11,201,272). 

At 30 June 2022, the group had net current assets of $1,458,338 (2021: $11,940,426). 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. 

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 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. 

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share, expiring on 30 June 2023.  

-  On 12 July 2022, the Company announced the completion of the Caravel Copper Project Pre-feasibility Study upon which 
2,303,262 KMP options and 863,723 employee options vested. The options are exercisable at 30 cents, expiring on 30 June 
2023.    

-  On 9 August 2022 the Company issued 100,100 shares at $0.17 per share as consideration for consulting services.  
-  On 9 August 2022 the Company completed a share placement of 14,705,883 shares at $0.17 per share, raising proceeds of 

$2,500,000.  

-  On 28 September 2022, the Company completed a share placement to Alasdair Cooke, a director, of 2,941,176 shares at 
$0.17 per share, raising proceeds of $500,000. The issue of these shares was approved by shareholders at a shareholder 
meeting held on 20 September 2022. 

-  On  28  September,  the  Company  issued  1,250,000  shares  to  Richard  Monti,  a  director,  on  the  conversion  of  1,250,000 

options at $0.08 per option. 

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2022 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the entity's 
operations, the results of those operations, or the entity's state of affairs in future financial years. 

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.  

The directors are uncertain of the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and of the potential consequential impact that may flow 
through to the Group’s future operating costs and exploration activities. The directors believe there are reasonable prospects the 
Group can continue operations through the COVID-19 pandemic and are committed to the long term development and growth of 
the Company on behalf of its shareholders, employees and the communities in which it operates. 

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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 year ended 30 June 2022, and the 
number of meetings attended by each director. 

Board Meetings 
Number Eligible  
to attend 
6 

Board 
Meetings 
Number  
attended 
6 

Remuneration 
Committee Meetings 
Number Eligible  
to attend 
- 

Remuneration 
Committee Meetings 
Number  
attended 
- 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Wayne Trumble  

Richard Monti 

Stephen Abbott 

Alasdair Cooke  

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  is  $34,213  (2021:  $17,161) 
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: 

Number of unlisted 
options 
       1,250,000  
         2,000,000  
15,575,811  
1,727,447 
       20,553,258  

Exercise price 
($) 
0.08 
0.30 
0.30 
0.75 

Expiry Date 

30/09/2022 
3/03/2024 
30/06/2023 
31/05/2023 

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 exercised 15,290,100 options to acquire ordinary shares at an average weighted 
average price of 8.03 cents per option. 

Non-Audit Services 

There were no non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor, BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd. 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

The auditor’s independence declaration is on page 9 of the Annual Financial Report. 

Directors’ Report 
30 June 2022 

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 for the year ended 30 June 2022 of Caravel Minerals Limited are the directors of the Company. 

Details of Key Management Personnel 

Directors 

Wayne Trumble 
Richard Monti 
Stephen Abbott  
Alasdair Cooke 

Non-Executive Chairman 
Non-Executive Director 
Managing Director 
Executive Director 

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

Remuneration and Performance 

The remuneration is a mix of fixed and variable pay, and a blend of short and long-term incentives linked to performance. 

The following table shows key performance indicators for the Group over the last five years: 
2020 

2021 

2022 

2019 

2018 

Loss for the year attributable to owners (A$) 
Basic loss per share (cents) 
Dividend payments 
Dividend payment ratio (%) 
Increase / (decrease) in share price (%) 
Total KMP incentives as percentage of loss for 
the year (%) 

(14,435,952) 
(3.72) 
- 
- 
(60.9) 

(11,201,272) 
(3.89) 
- 
- 
820.0 

(1,118,461) 
(0.58) 
- 
- 
6.8 

(3,211,611) 
(2.06) 
- 
- 
(19.1) 

(2,483,941) 
(2.48) 
- 
- 
20.9 

3.45 

7.94 

15.45 

2.84 

- 

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 been incorporated since June 2006 and remains 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. 

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. 

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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 non-executive 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. Cash fees for non-executive directors are not linked 
to the performance of the Company or shareholder wealth.  

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 2022 and 30 June 2021 is detailed below, within this 
section. 

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 2022 and 30 June 2021 is detailed below, within this section. 

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.  

Mr Abbott was granted a bonus of $50,000 upon his appointment on 29 May 2019, payable upon securing funding for a definitive 
feasibility study, if achieved by 30 September 2021. The bonus expired during the year ended 30 June 2022, as the performance 
objective was not met.  

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30 June 2022 

Structure 

Variable remuneration may be delivered in the form of options, shares or cash bonus. No cash bonuses were granted or paid during 
the year ended 30 June 2022. 

Executives receive a superannuation guarantee contribution required by the government, which was 10% during the year ended 30 
June 2022 (2021: 9.5%) and do not receive any other retirement benefit. Some individuals, however, may choose to sacrifice part 
of their salary to increase payments towards superannuation. 

Options Granted 

No options were granted to Directors during the year ended 30 June 2022. 

During the year ended 30 June 2022, 9,730,000 options were exercised by directors at an exercise price of 8 cents. The options 
were fully expensed in prior years. 

Employment Contracts 

Executive Directors 

The  employment  conditions  of  Managing  Director,  Mr  Stephen  Abbott,  are  formalised  in  a  contract  of  employment.  The  total 
current remuneration package as at 30 June 2022 was $7,800 per month inclusive of statutory superannuation with an additional 
$1,500 per day for additional time worked. 

The  employment  conditions  of  Executive  Director,  Mr  Alasdair  Cooke,  are  formalised  in  a  contract  of  employment.  The  total 
remuneration  package  from  1  July  2021  to  the  reporting  date  was  $150,000  per  annum  with  an  additional  $1,500  per  day  for 
additional time worked. Notice of one month is required for either party to terminate the contract.  

Key Management Personnel Remuneration 

Short term 
employee 
benefits 

Post-
employment 
benefits 

Share based 
payments 

% 
Performance-
based 

Total 

Cash salary 

Superannuation 

Options 

Key Management Personnel remuneration - 2022 
Non-Executive Directors 
Wayne Trumble 
Richard Monti1 
Executive Directors 
Stephen Abbott 
Alasdair Cooke 

Total 

60,000  
88,250  

248,250  
223,600  
620,100  

                6,000  
                4,800  

- 
-  

                -  
                     -    
                10,800  

248,972  
248,972  
497,944  

- 
- 

50% 
53% 
44% 

66,000  
93,050  

497,222  
472,572  
1,128,844 

1 Director fees for Mr Richard Monti are paid to Greatcity Corporation Pty Ltd of which Mr Monti is a director. 

Key Management Personnel remuneration - 2021 
Non-Executive Directors 
Wayne Trumble 
Richard Monti1,2 
Alexander Sundich2 
Executive Directors 
Stephen Abbott 
Alasdair Cooke 

Total 

29,971  
39,575  
14,214  

174,764  
211,100  
469,624  

                2,174  
                2,097  
                   677  

76,106  
104,303  
                     -    

                3,811  
                     -    
                8,759  

335,681  
373,369  
889,459  

70% 
71% 
- 

65% 
64% 
65% 

108,251  
145,975  
14,891  

514,256  
584,469  
1,367,842  

1 Director fees for Mr Richard Monti are paid to Greatcity Corporation Pty Ltd of which Mr Monti is a director. 
2 Mr Richard Monti was appointed on 18 August 2020; Mr Alexander Sundich resigned on 8 December 2020. 

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Additional Disclosures Relating to Key Management Personnel 

Shareholding 

The number of shares in the company held during the financial year by KMP of the consolidated entity, including their personally 
related parties, is set out below: 

Balance at 
30/06/2021  

Purchased 

Exercise of 
options 

Disposed 

Balance at 
30/06/2022 

Balance at 
Reporting Date 

Non-Executive Directors 
Wayne Trumble 
Richard Monti 
Executive Directors 
Stephen Abbott 
Alasdair Cooke 
Total 

500,000  
1,000,000 

20,000 
50,000 

- 
- 

(100,000) 
- 

420,000  
1,050,000 

420,000  
2,300,000 

957,144  
23,176,358  
25,633,502  

84,858 
1,258,819 
1,413,677 

5,000,000 
4,730,000 
9,730,000 

(300,000) 
- 
(400,000) 

5,742,002 
29,165,177  
36,377,179  

      5,742,002  
    31,483,117 
39,945,119 

The fair value of options exercised during the year is $297,613. All options were exercised at $0.08 per option, contributing $778,400 
to the share capital. 

Option holding 

The  number  of  options  over  ordinary  shares  in  the  company  held  during  the  financial  year  by  KMP  of  the  consolidated  entity, 
including related parties, is set out below: 

Balance at 
30/06/2021 

Issued as 
remuneration 
during the 
year 

Expired 
During the 
Year 

Exercised 
During the 
Year 

Balance at 
30/06/2022 

Vested and 
exercisable 

Maximum 
value yet to 
vest ($) 

Non-Executive 
Directors 
Wayne Trumble 
Richard Monti 
Executive Directors 
Stephen Abbott 
Alasdair Cooke 
Total 

287,908 
1,393,954 

10,303,262 
7,033,262 
19,018,386 

Use of Remuneration Consultants 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

287,908 
1,393,954 

287,908 
1,393,954 

(3,000,000) 
-  
(3,000,000) 

(5,000,000) 
(4,730,000) 
(9,730,000) 

2,303,262 
2,303,262 
6,288,386 

1,151,631 
1,151,631 
3,985,124 

- 
- 

8,698 
8,698 
17,396 

The company did not use the services of any remuneration consultants during the year. 

Voting and comments made at the Company’s 2021 Annual General Meeting 

At the Annual General Meeting held on 25 November 2021 the company’s shareholders did not record a vote of more than 25% 
against the Remuneration Report and no questions were raised at the meeting in relation to the Remuneration Report. 

Transactions with key management personnel 

The following transactions with related parties took place during the year ended 30 June 2022: 
- $527,074 (2021: $221,756) was paid or payable to Mitchell River Group, of which Mr Alasdair Cooke is a part owner, for provision 
of serviced offices and geological consultancy. The unpaid amount due to Mitchell River Group at 30 June 2022 was $54,316 (30 
June 2021: nil). 

The value of KMP options yet to vest at 30 June 2022 is $17,396. No loans to key management personnel were provided during the 
period or up to the date of signing this report. 

END OF AUDITED REMUNERATION REPORT 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors. 

Tel: +61 8 6382 4600
Fax: +61 8 6382 4601
www.bdo.com.au

Level 9, Mia Yellagonga Tower 2
5 Spring Street
Perth, WA 6000
PO Box 700 West Perth WA 6872
Australia

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY DEAN JUST TO THE DIRECTORS OF CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED

As lead auditor of Caravel Minerals Limited for the year ended 30 June 2022, I declare that, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

1. No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in

relation to the audit; and

2. No contraventions of 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.

Dean Just

Director

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd

Perth

29 September 2022

Stephen Abbott 
Managing Director 
29 September 2022

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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.

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Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
As at 30 June 2022 

Other Income 
Administration services 
Employee expenses 
Share based payments expense 
Exploration expenses 
Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense 
Income tax expense 
Loss from continuing operations 
Loss for the year 
FVOCI loss 

Comprehensive loss attributable to the shareholders of the Company 

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

Note 
3.1 
3.2 
3.2 
7.7 

3.4 

2022 
$ 

89,332 
(860,685) 
(1,725,693) 
(1,090,679) 
(10,848,227) 
(14,435,952) 
- 
(14,435,952) 
(14,435,952) 
(30,250) 
(14,466,202) 

2021 
$ 
108,626 
(406,122) 
(584,258) 
(2,377,324) 
(7,942,194) 
(11,201,272) 
- 
(11,201,272) 
(11,201,272) 
- 
(11,201,272) 

3.5 

3.5 

(3.72) 

(3.72) 

(3.89) 

(3.89) 

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

Assets 
Current assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Other current assets 

Total current assets 
Non-current assets 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 
Property, plant and equipment 
Financial Assets at FVOCI 

Total non-current assets 
Total assets 
Liabilities 
Current liabilities 

Trade & other payables 

Total current liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 

Share capital 
Accumulated loss 
Reserves 

Total equity attributable to shareholders of the Company 

Note 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

4.1 
4.3 

2.1 
2.2 
2.3 

4.4 

5.1 

2,448,419 
205,670 
5,833 
2,659,922 

3,107,811 
186,384 
35,750 
3,329,945 
5,989,867 

1,201,584 
1,201,584 
1,201,584 

4,788,283 

13,249,063 
363,849 
9,266 
13,622,178 

3,107,811 
206,859 
- 
3,314,670 
16,936,848 

1,681,752 
1,681,752 
1,681,752 

15,255,096 

69,547,987 
(68,880,727) 
4,121,023 
4,788,283 

66,639,277 
(54,444,775) 
3,060,594 
15,255,096 

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

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

 Contributed      

equity 

Accumulated 
losses 

Share-Based 
Payments 
Reserve 

$ 

66,639,277 
- 
- 
- 

$ 
(54,444,775) 
(14,435,952) 
- 
(14,435,952) 

2,908,710 
- 
2,908,710 
69,547,987 

- 
- 
- 
(68,880,727) 

46,146,487 
- 
- 

(45,970,841) 
(11,201,272) 
(11,201,272) 

$ 

3,060,594 
- 
- 
- 

- 
1,090,679 
1,090,679 
4,151,273 

3,231,008 
- 
- 

20,492,790 
- 
20,492,790 
- 
66,639,277 

- 
- 
- 
2,727,338 
(54,444,775) 

- 
2,556,924 
2,556,924 
(2,727,338) 
3,060,594 

Other 
Comprehensive 
Income Reserve 
(FVOCI) 
$ 

- 
- 
(30,250) 
(30,250) 

- 
- 
- 
(30,250) 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

 Total                 
equity 

$ 

15,255,096 
(14,435,952) 
(30,250) 
(14,466,202) 

2,908,710 
1,090,679 
3,999, 389 
4,788,283 

3,406,654 
(11,201,272) 
(11,201,272) 

20,492,790 
2,556,924 
23,049,714 
- 
15,255,096 

At 30 June 2021 
Loss for the year 
Financial assets at FVOCI 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 
Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners: 
Issue of new shares net of cost 
Share-based payments 
 Total 

At 30 June 2022 

At 30 June 2020 
Loss for the year 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 
Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners: 
Issue of new shares net of cost 
Share-based payments 
 Total 
Reclassification within equity 
At 30 June 2021 

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

Cash flows from operating activities 

Interest received 
Government grants 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Payments for exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Net cash (outflow) from operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities 

(Payments)/proceeds for property, plant and equipment 

Net cash (outflow) from investing activities 

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

Net cash inflow from financing activities 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

Note 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

52 
29,280 
(2,302,629) 
(11,391,856) 
(13,665,153) 

179 
108,447 
(501,104) 
(6,929,613) 
(7,322,091) 

(44,201) 
(44,201) 

(114,427) 
(114,427) 

2,937,537 
(28,827) 
2,908,710 

13,249,063 
(10,800,644) 
2,448,419 

21,835,098 
(1,381,367) 
20,453,731 

231,850 
13,017,213 
13,249,063 

4.2 

5.2 
5.2 

4.1 

4.1 

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

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

1.  Basis of preparation 

The  annual  report  of  Caravel  Minerals  Limited  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2022  was  authorised  for  issue  in  accordance  with  a 
resolution of the directors on 29 September 2022. 

1.1.  Statement of Compliance 

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. 

1.2.  Basis of Measurement 

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

1.3.  Functional and Presentation Currency 

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars. 

1.4.  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. 

1.5.  Principles of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Caravel Minerals Limited 
(‘company’ or  ‘parent entity’) as at 30 June 2022 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 those entities over which the consolidated entity has control. The consolidated entity controls an 
entity when the consolidated entity is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity 
and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully 
consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the consolidated entity. They are de-consolidated from 
the date that control ceases. 

A list of controlled entities is contained in note 6.1.1 to the financial statements. 

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. 

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

Non-controlling interest in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the statement of profit or loss 
and other comprehensive income, statement of financial position and statement of changes in equity of the consolidated 
entity. Losses incurred by the consolidated entity are attributed to the non-controlling interest in full, even if that results 
in a deficit balance. 

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

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

1.6.  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 financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 have been prepared on the basis that the group is a going 
concern and therefore, contemplates the continuity of normal business activity, realisation of assets and settlement of 
liabilities in the normal course of business. 

During the year the group recorded a net loss after tax of $14,435,952 (2021: $11,201,272) and had net cash outflows 
from operating activities of $13,665,153 (2021: 7,322,091). At balance date the group has working capital of $1,458,338 
(2021: $11,940,426). 

The Group’s ability to continue as a going concern is principally dependent upon its ability to secure funds by raising 
capital  from  equity  markets  or by  other  means,  and by  managing  cash  flows  in  line  with  available  funds,  and/or  the 
successful development of its explorations assets. 

These conditions indicate a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as 
a going concern and, therefore, that it may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course 
of business.  

The Directors are confident of the ability of the Company to potentially raise capital as and when needed. The Directors 
are satisfied there are sufficient funds to meet the Group’s working capital requirements as at the date of this report. 
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 
the additional funds as and when the need to raise funds arises.  

Should the entity not be able to continue as a going concern it may be required to realise its assets and discharge its 
liabilities other than in the ordinary course of business, and at amounts that differ from those stated in the financial 
statements.  The  financial  report  does  not  include  any  adjustments  relating  to  the  recoverability  or  classification  of 
recorded asset amounts, nor the amounts or classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Group not be 
able to continue as a going concern. 

1.7.  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. 

Significant accounting judgements 

The  determination  of  mineral  resources  impacts  the  accounting  for  asset  carrying  values.  Caravel  Minerals  Limited 
estimates its mineral resources in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserves 2012 (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 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure  is  assessed  for  impairment  if  sufficient  data  exists  to  determine  technical 
feasibility and commercial viability or facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable 
amount. 

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure is assessed for indicators of impairment in accordance with AASB 6 Exploration 
for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources when any of the following facts and circumstances exist: 

2.2.  Property, Plant and Equipment 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The term of exploration licence in the specific area of interest has expired during the reporting period or will 
expire in the near future, and is not expected to be renewed; 

Substantive expenditure on further exploration and/ or evaluation of mineral resources in the specific area are 
not budgeted nor planned; 

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

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

Where a potential impairment is indicated, an assessment is performed for each cash generating unit that is no larger 
than the area of interest. The Group performs impairment testing in accordance with accounting policy note 2.3. 

Judgement is applied when considering whether fact and circumstances as per above indicate that the exploration and 
evaluation asset should be tested for impairment and no impairment indicators were noted during the year. 

Share based payments 

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

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic 

Judgement has been exercised in considering the impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, or may 
have,  on  the  company  based  on  known  information.  This  consideration  extends  to  the  nature  of  the  products  and 
services offered, customers, supply chain, staffing and geographic regions in which the company operates. Other than 
as addressed in specific notes, there does not currently appear to be either any significant impact upon the financial 
statements  or  any  significant  uncertainties  with  respect  to  events  or  conditions  which  may  impact  the  company 
unfavourably as at the reporting date or subsequently as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

2.  Capital Expenditure 

2.1.  Exploration & Evaluation Expenditure 

Caravel Mineral’s Copper Project is located 120kms from Perth in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region. The potential 
mining  area  is  located  on  cleared  agricultural  freehold  land  and is well  connected  to  existing  infrastructure 
including interconnected power,  roads and  highways, regional  service towns  and  a  range  of export ports.   Caravel’s 
copper  deposits  form  part  of a  regional  copper-molybdenum-gold  mineralised  belt discovered in  a  previously 
unexplored part of the Yilgarn Craton. 

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. 

The Group has exploration costs carried forward in respect of areas of interest: 

Property, Plant and Equipment are 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 
or loss and other comprehensive income during the financial period in which they are incurred. 

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: 

Buildings   
Plant and equipment 
Exploration equipment 
Vehicles   
Leasehold improvements 
Computer equipment and software 
Furniture and fittings 

2.5% 
25%-33% 
25%-33% 
25%-33% 
25%-33% 
30%-40% 
15%-25% 

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

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 or loss and other comprehensive income. 

Land and building - Cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

Computer equipment - Cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

Vehicles - Cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

Exploration equipment - Cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

Furniture and fittings – Cost 
Accumulated depreciation 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

100,165 
(30,315) 
69,850 

35,594 
(13,843) 
21,751 

71,896 
(66,782) 
5,114 

161,714 
(78,711) 
83,003 

8,306 
(1,640) 
6,666 

100,165 
(22,481) 
77,684 

21,038 
(6,152) 
14,886 

68,715 
(58,345) 
10,370 

143,556 
(39,637) 
103,919 

- 
- 
- 

Areas of interest: 
Caravel Copper Project  

2022 
$ 
3,107,811 

2021 
$ 
3,107,811 

Total Property Plant and Equipment 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net carrying amount 

377,675 
(191,291) 
186,384 

333,474 
(126,615) 
206,859 

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. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

2.3.  Financial Assets at FVOCI 

3.2.  Expenses 

Listed Investments at fair value 

Movement in fair value of listed investments 

Carrying amount at 30 June 2021 
Additions 
Movement in Fair Value of Financial Assets at FVOCI 
Disposals 
Carrying amount at 30 June 2022 

30-Jun-22 
$ 

30-Jun-21 
$ 

35,750 
35,750 

- 
-  

Shares in 
ASX: PUR* 
$ 

- 
66,000 
(30,250) 
- 
35,750 

During the year, the Company received 2,750,000 shares in Pursuit Resources (ASX: PUR) at a price of 2.4 cents per share 
for a total of $66,000. 

The Group subsequently measures all equity investments at fair value. Where the Group’s management has elected to 
present fair value gains and losses on equity investments in the FVOCI reserve, there is no subsequent reclassification of 
fair  value  gains  and  losses  to  profit  or  loss  following  the  derecognition  of  the  investment.  Dividends  from  such 
investments continue to be recognised in profit or loss as other income when the Group’s right to receive payments is 
established. 

2.4. 

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. 

No impairment indicators were noted for the year ended 30 June 2022. 

3.  Financial Performance 

3.1.  Other Income 

Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in profit or loss over the period necessary to match 
them with the costs that they are intended to compensate. 

Other income is recognised to the extent that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the Group and the income 
can be reliably measured. Other income is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.  

Other Income 
Government Grants and rebates 
Interest revenue 
Other income 

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2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

- 
52 
89,280 

89,332 

82,280 
179 
26,167 

108,626 

18 

Administration services 
Audit, tax and accounting 
Compliance & insurance 
Legal fees 
Marketing 
Occupancy  
Depreciation 
Travel 
Other administration costs 

Employee expenses 
Directors Fees 
Salaries and wages 
Superannuation 
Payroll Tax & Fringe Benefits Tax 

3.3.  Segment Information  

2022 
$ 
107,039 
251,504 
110,053 
128,637 
227,038 
8,721 
9,274 
18,419 
860,685 

342,400 
1,230,612 
79,492 
73,189 
1,725,693 

2021 
$ 

62,833 
100,561 
30,286 
50,100 
152,218 
3,560 
6,564 
- 
406,122 

282,307 
269,124 
19,057 
13,770 
584,258 

Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the board of directors that are 
used  to  make  strategic  decisions.  The  Group  does  not  have  any  material  operating  segments  with  discrete  financial 
information. The Group does not have any customers and all its’ assets and liabilities are primarily related to the mining 
industry and are located within Australia. The Board of Directors review internal management reports on a regular basis 
that is consistent with the information provided in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, 
statement  of  financial  position  and  statement  of  cash  flows.  As  a  result  no  reconciliation  is  required  because  the 
information as presented is what is used by the Board to make strategic decisions. 

3.4. 

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. 

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. 

Caravel Minerals Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation 

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

legislation as of 1 July 2013. As a consequence, these entities are taxed as a single entity and the deferred tax assets and 
liabilities of these entities are set off in the consolidated financial statements. 

3.4.1.  The major components of income tax are: 

Current income tax 
Deferred income tax 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

                           -    
                           -    

                           -    
                           -    

3.4.2.  A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting loss 

Accounting loss before tax from continuing operations 
Loss before income tax from discontinued operations 
Accounting loss before income tax 

2022 
$ 

(14,435,952) 
- 
(14,435,952) 

2021 
$ 

(11,201,272) 
- 
(11,201,272) 

At the Company’s statutory income tax rate of 25% (2021: 26%) 

(3,608,988) 

(2,912,331) 

Add/(Deduct) tax effect of: 

Non-deductible expenses 
Share based payments 
Non-assessable amounts 
DTA not brought to account as their realisation is not probable 

Income tax expense reported in the consolidated income statement 
Income tax attributable to discontinued operations 

15,090 
272,670 
- 
3,321,228 
- 

- 
- 
- 

3.4.3.  Deferred tax liabilities @ 25% (2021: 25%) have not been recognised in respect of 

Deferred tax liabilities @ 25% (2021: 25%) have not been recognised in 
respect of  
Exploration & Evaluation Expenditure 
Prepayments 

3.4.4.  Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of 

Provisions and accruals 
Business related costs 
Carry forward revenue losses 
Capital losses 

2022 

$ 

776,953 
1,208 
778,161 

2022 
$ 

41,457 
221,964 
17,862,084 
220,458 
18,345,963 

744 
618,104 
(9,745) 
2,303,228 
- 

- 
- 
- 

2021 

$ 

776,953 
2,066 
779,019 

2021 
$ 

55,945 
334,704 
14,442,319 
220,458 
15,053,426 

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3.5.  Loss Per Share 

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. 

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

Gain (Loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders 

Issued number of ordinary shares at 1 July 
Effect of shares issued during the period 
Weighted average number of shares for year to 30 June  

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

(14,435,952) 

(11,201,272) 

377,775,017 
10,114,776 
387,889,793 

197,172,692 
91,095,352 
288,268,044 

Basic loss per share (cents per share) 

(3.72) 

(3.89) 

As at reporting date, 18,019,669 (2021: 36,309,769) unlisted options (which represent potential ordinary shares) were 
not dilutive as they would decrease the loss per share. Details of changes in share capital are disclosed in note 5.2.1. 

Subsequent to the reporting date: 
- 
- 
- 

The Company completed a share placement of 17,239,472 shares at $0.17 per share, raising proceeds of $3,000,000. 
The Company issued 100,100 shares at $0.17 per share as consideration for consulting services.  
The Company also issued 2,533,589 options under its Employee Incentive Plan at an exercise price of 30 cents per 
share, expiring on 30 June 2023.  
The Company issued 1,250,000 shares to Richard Monti, a director, on the exercise of 1,250,000 options at $0.08 per 
option. 

- 

There have been no other 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. 

4.  Working Capital Management 

4.1.  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.  

Cash at bank and in hand 
Short-term deposits 

2022 
$ 
2,428,419 
20,000 
2,448,419 

2021 
$ 

13,229,063 
20,000 
13,249,063 

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

4.2.  Reconciliation of Net Loss After Income Tax Expense to Net Cash Used In Operating Activities 

5.  Funding and risk management 

Cash flows from operating activities 
(Loss) for the year 
Adjustments for: 
Equity-settled share-based payment expenses 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Other income received in equity instruments 
Change in operating assets & liabilities 
(Increase) / decrease in receivables 
Increase / (decrease) in payables 

Net cash used in operating activities 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

(14,435,952) 

(11,201,272) 

1,090,679 
64,676 
(60,000) 

155,612 
(480,168) 
(13,665,153) 

2,377,324 
37,093 
- 

(347,712) 
1,812,476 
(7,322,091) 

Non-cash financing activities 
During the year, the Company received 2,750,000 shares in Pursuit Resources (ASX: PUR) in settlement of an outstanding 
receivable invoice of $66,000; of the total invoice, $60,000 was recognised in other income and $6,000 as payable Goods 
and Services Tax (GST). 

4.3.  Trade and Other Receivables 

Trade receivables are initially recognised and carried at original invoice amount less allowance for expected credit loss. 
Trade receivables are due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition. A provision for impairment 
is made based on a forward-looking expected credit loss model in line the requirements of AASB 9. Bad debts are written 
off when identified. 

Trade debtors 
Net GST receivable 

4.4.  Trade and Other Payables 

2022 
$ 

1,391 
204,279 
205,670 

2021 
$ 

5,821 
358,028 
363,849 

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. 

Trade payables 
Other payables 

2022 
$ 
567,400 
634,184 
1,201,584 

2021 
$ 
1,425,351 
256,401 
1,681,752 

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The Group's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can 
continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure 
to reduce the cost of capital.  

Ordinary  shares  entitle  the  holder  to  participate  in  dividends  and  the  proceeds  on  winding  up  of  the  Company  in  the 
proportion to the number and amount paid on the shares held. Ordinary shares are classified as equity.  

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, 
from  the  proceeds.  Incremental  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  issue  of  new  shares  or  options  for  the  acquisition  of  a 
business are not included in the cost of the acquisition as part of the purchase consideration. 

5.1.  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. 

Contributed equity 
Cost of share issue 

5.2.  Movement in shares on issue 

2022 
$ 

73,252,935 
(3,704,948) 
69,547,987 

2021 
$ 

70,315,399 
(3,676,122) 
66,639,277 

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. 

Issue price                               

$ 

Balance 30 June 2020 
Share Placement 

Share Placement 
Share Placement 
Share Placement 
Share Placement 
Option Conversion 
Share Placement 
Share Placement 
Option Conversion 
Share Placement 
Option Conversion 
Option Conversion 
Share Placement 

Less Transaction costs 

Balance 30 June 2021 
Option Conversion 
Option Conversion 
Option Conversion 
Rights issue 
Option Conversion 
Less Transaction costs 

Balance 30 June 2022 

Date 

21 Jul 2020 

20 Aug 2020 
11 Sep 2020 
16 Oct 2020 
27 Nov 2020 
07 Jan 2021 
08 Jan 2021 
04 Mar 2021 
04 Mar 2021 
04 Mar 2021 
17 Jun 2021 
17 Jun 2021 
21 Jun 2021 

09 Jul 2021 
20 Sep 2021 
31 Oct 2021 
31 May 2022 
29 Jun 2022 

Number of 
shares 

197,172,691 
26,250,000 

25,000,000 
2,500,000 
2,082,222 
34,375,000 
1,000,000 
1,562,000 
1,250,000 
200,000 
56,250,000 
2,125,000 
230,326 
27,777,778 

377,775,017 

625,000 
11,200,000 
250,000 
7,122,197 
3,215,100 

400,187,314 

cents 

4.0 

4.0 
4.0 
4.5 
8.0 
8.0 
8.0 
8.0 
8.0 
16.0 
8.0 
30.0 
27.0 

8.0 
8.2 
10.0 
24.0 
8.0 

46,146,487 
1,050,000 

1,000,000 
100,000 
93,700 
2,750,000 
80,000 
124,960 
100,000 
16,000 
9,000,000 
170,000 
69,098 
7,500,000 

(1,560,968) 

66,639,277 

50,000 
896,000 
25,000 
1,709,329 
257,208  
(28,827) 

69,547,987 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

5.3.  Movement in unlisted options 

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

Exercisable at the end of the year 

5.4.  Capital risk management 

2022 
Number 

36,309,769 
- 
(3,000,000) 
(15,290,100) 

18,019,669 

14,852,684 

2021 
Number 

19,655,800 
20,209,295 
- 
(3,555,326) 

36,309,769 

33,142,784 

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  2022,  the  Company  issued  22,412,297  ordinary  shares  (2021:  180,602,326 
ordinary shares).  

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

5.5.  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. 

5.5.1.  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. 

5.5.2.   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 4.1, is available for use by the Group without restrictions. 

Financial liabilities of the Group at 30 June 2022 are expected to be settled within 6 months of year-end. 

5.5.3.  Market risk 

(A)  Price risk 

The Group is not exposed to a material equity security price risk. The Group is not exposed to material commodity price 
risk. 

(B)  Foreign currency risk 

The group do not have any foreign currency balances and therefore is not exposed to any foreign currency risk.  

(C) 

Interest rate risk 

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  2022  and  2021  and  represents 
management’s judgement of a reasonably possible movement. 

30 June 2022 
Cash and cash equivalents 

30 June 2021 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Carrying 
Amount 

$ 

Interest Rate Risk -1% 
Equity 
Net Loss 
$ 
$ 

Interest Rate Risk +1% 
Equity 
Net Gain 
$ 
$ 

2,448,419  

(24,484) 

(24,484) 

24,484 

24,484 

13,249,063  

(132,491) 

(132,491) 

132,491 

132,491 

None of the Group’s financial liabilities are interest bearing. Unless otherwise stated, the carrying amounts of financial 
instruments reflect their fair value. 

5.6.  Fair Value measurement 

The  fair  value  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  must  be  estimated  for  recognition  and  measurement  or  for 
disclosure purposes. 

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

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

• 
at the measurement date 

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

• 
either directly or indirectly 

• 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability 

30 June 2022 
Financial assets at FVOCI 
Total assets 

30 June 2021 
Financial assets at FVOCI 

Total assets 

Level 1 
$ 

Level 2 
$ 

Level 3 
$ 

35,750  
35,750  

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Total 
$ 

35,750  
        35,750   

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

There were no transfers between levels during the financial year. 

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

Accounting policy for fair value measurement 

When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the 
fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction 
between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the 
principal market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market. 

Fair  value  is  measured  using  the  assumptions  that  market  participants  would  use  when  pricing  the  asset  or  liability, 
assuming they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its 
highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are 
available to measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of 
unobservable inputs. 

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

Fair value in active market (Level 1) 

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives and listed 
equity securities) are based on quoted market prices at the close of trading at the end of the reporting period without 
any deduction for estimated future selling costs. 

A financial instrument is regarded as quoted in an active market if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from 
an exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, pricing service, or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual and 
regularly occurring market transactions on an arm’s length basis. 

Fair value in an inactive or unquoted market (Level 2 and Level 3) 

The fair value of financial assets that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques. These 
include the use of recent share price from capital raising and option pricing models that provides a reliable estimate of 
prices obtained in actual market transactions. 

For option pricing models, inputs are based on available market data. Fair values for unquoted equity investments are 
estimated,  using  the  latest  share  price  from  capital  raising.  Some  of  the  inputs  to  these  models  may  not  be  market 
observable and are therefore estimated based on assumptions. 

6.  Group Structure 

6.1.  Basis of consolidation 

6.1.1.  Subsidiaries 

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

Investments in subsidiaries are carried at their cost of acquisition in the Company’s financial statements. 

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

Name of entity 

Country of 
incorporation 

Date of 
incorporation 

Equity holding 

Equity holding 

30-Jun-2022 

30-Jun-2021 

Quadrio Resources Pty Ltd 

Australia 

11-Jun-1985 

100% 

100% 

Caravel Resources Netherlands Cooperatief U.A. 

Netherlands 

16-Jul-2012 

99.999% 

99.999% 

6.1.2.  Transactions eliminated on consolidation 

Intragroup balances, and any unrealised gains and losses or income and expenses arising from intragroup transactions, 
are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

6.1.3.  Comparatives 

Prior period comparatives are for the year from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. 

6.2.  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 the Notes to the Financial Statements. 

Current Assets 
Non-Current Assets 

Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Contributed equity 
Accumulated losses 
Reserves 

Total Equity 

Loss for the year 
Other comprehensive loss for the year 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

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

7.  Related Parties 

7.1.  Related Parties 

2022 
$ 
2,404,581 
2,787,235 
5,191,816 

403,533 

403,533 

69,547,987 
(68,880,728) 
4,121,024 

4,788,283 

(14,435,952) 
(30,250) 
(14,466,202) 

2021 
$ 

13,007,838 
2,608,502 
15,616,340 

361,244 
361,244 

66,639,277 
(54,444,776) 
3,060,595 
15,255,096 

(11,201,273) 
- 
(11,201,273) 

Details relating to key management personnel, including remuneration paid, are included in the audited remuneration 
report  section  of  the  directors’  report.  The  aggregate  compensation  made  to  directors  and  other  members  of  key 
management personnel of the consolidated entity is set out below:  

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

7.2.  Transactions with Other Related Parties 

2022 
$ 
620,100 
10,800 
497,944 
1,128,844 

2021 
$ 
469,624 
8,759 
889,459 
1,367,842 

Transactions with other related parties during the year ended 30 June 2022 were as follows: 

- $527,074 (2021: $221,756) was paid or payable to Mitchell River Group, of which Mr Alasdair Cooke is a part owner, 
for provision of serviced offices and geological consultancy. A total of $54,316 was unpaid at 30 June 2022 (30 June 2021: 
nil). 

No options were granted to KMP during the year ended 30 June 2022. 

During the year ended 30 June 2021 a total of 6,678,386 options were issued to KMP. Of these, 390,000 options were 
granted to Alasdair Cooke in lieu of unpaid director fees for July 2021 and the remaining 6,288,386 options were granted 
under the terms and conditions of the Caravel Employee Share Option Plan (the “Option Plan”). Total value of options 
granted to KMP during the year is $1,420,296 of which $22,191 is the value of options issued in payment of directors’ 
fees  and  $1,398,105  is  the  value  of  options  granted  under  the  Option  Plan.  Details  on  terms  and  valuation  of  these 
options are disclosed in note 7.5.  

The value of KMP options yet to vest at 30 June 2022 was $17,396 (2021: $515,339). 

No loans to key management personnel were provided during the period or up to the date of signing this report. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

7.3.  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 using a Black-Scholes model or fair value of services. 

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 
or 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 loss per 
share (see Note 3.5). 

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. 

7.4.  Employee Incentive Plan 

Shareholders approved the establishment of the Caravel Employee Incentive Plan at the 2020 AGM.  

The following table illustrates the number (No.) and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in, 
share options granted as consideration for services provided to the Company during the year: 

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

2022 
Number 
36,309,769 
- 
(3,000,000) 
(15,290,100) 
18,019,669 
14,852,684 

2022 
WAEP 
0.20 
- 
0.08 
0.08 
0.33 
0.33 

2021 
Number 

19,655,800 
20,209,295 
- 
(3,555,326) 

36,309,769 
33,142,784 

2021 
WAEP 
0.08 
0.27 
- 
0.09 

0.20 
0.20 

Weighted average remaining contractual life of options at 30 June 2022: 1.02 years (2021: 1.19 years) 

7.5.  Option pricing model 

Options are 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.  

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

No options were granted during the year ended 30 June 2022. See below for the assumptions used for grants made 
during the year ended 30 June 2021: 

Options issued during the year ended 30 June 2021 

Date of issue 
Number of options 
Dividend yield (%) 
Expected volatility (%) 
Risk free interest rate (%) 
Expected life of the option (years) 
Option exercise price ($) 

Share price at grant date ($) 

Expiry date 
Fair value per option ($) 
Total value at grant date ($) 

Vesting 

Awarded to  
Stephen Abbott 
Alasdair Cooke 
Wayne Trumble 
Richard Monti 
Alex Sundich 

11/09/2020 
         390,000  
- 
104 
0.24 
               1.80  
             0.080  
             0.100 

30/06/2022 
        0.057  
 22,191  
On issue 

24/07/2020 
           69,300  
- 
104 
0.24 
               1.93  
             0.080  
             0.035  

30/06/2022 
             0.015  
             1,033  
 On issue  

24/07/2020 
     1,250,000  
- 
104 
0.24 
               1.93  
             0.080  
             0.041  

30/06/2022 
             0.015  
           19,126  
 On issue  
and service 
period2  

26/11/2020 
   1,250,000  
- 
104 
0.24 
            1.84  
          0.080  
          0.095  

30/09/2022 
          0.053  
        66,250  
 On issue  

16/11/2020 
         250,000  
- 
104 
0.24 
               1.87  
             0.100  
             0.094  

30/09/2022 
             0.048  
           11,950  
Service 
period2 

- 
390,000 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
1,250,000 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Options issued during the year ended 30 June 2021 (table continued) 

Date of issue 
Number of options 
Dividend yield (%) 
Expected volatility (%) 
Risk free interest rate (%) 
Expected life of the option (years) 
Option exercise price ($) 
Share price at grant date ($) 
Expiry date 
Fair value per option ($) 

Total value at grant date ($) 

Vesting 

Awarded to  
Stephen Abbott 
Alasdair Cooke 
Wayne Trumble 
Richard Monti 
Alex Sundich 

4/03/2021 
      2,000,000  
- 
117 
0.72 
               3.00  
             0.300  
             0.155  
03/03/2024 
             0.090  
         179,600  

23/03/2021 
      6,506,716  
- 
117 
0.72 
               2.27  
             0.300  
             0.235  
30/06/2023 
             0.135  
         879,708  

 On issue  

 On issue  

18/05/2021 
 5,038,386  
- 
117 
0.72 
          2.12  
        0.300  
        0.400  
30/06/2023 
        0.264  
 1,331,855  

1/06/2021 
      1,727,446  
- 
117 
0.72 
               2.08  
             0.300  
             0.550  
30/06/2023 
             0.393  
         678,680 

On issue  
and PFS 
completion1 

PFS  
and service 
period2  

4/06/2021 
      1,727,447  
- 
117 
0.72 
               1.99  
             0.750  
             0.550  
31/05/2023 
             0.289  
         499,750  

On issue 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2,303,262 
2,303,262 
287,908 
143,954 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

1 The Company has issued options that vest upon the completion of a pre-feasibility study on the Caravel Copper Project, 
which  was  completed  on  12  July  2022.  The  Options  have  an  exercise  price  of  30  cents  and  expire  on  30  June  2023. 
Completion 

2 Service period of 12 months.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

8.3.  Remuneration of Auditors 

Amount received or due and receivable by the auditor for: 
Auditing the financial statements, including audit review - current year audits 

Total remuneration of auditors 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

49,598 

49,598 

40,332 

40,332 

8.4.  New and revised accounting standards 

Adoption of new and revised accounting standards 

The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the 
Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. 

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

Standards issued but not yet effective 

Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  that  have  recently  been  issued  or  amended  but  are  not  yet 
mandatory, have not been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2022 
The  consolidated  entity  has  not  yet  assessed  the  impact  of  these  new  or  amended  Accounting  Standards  and 
Interpretations. 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2022 

7.6.  Shares 

No shares were issued during the year ended 30 June 2022 in exchange for services (2021: 3,644,222 issued to Orbit 
Drilling in exchange for services), as follows: 
-  On 16 October 2020 the Company issued 2,082,222 shares at 4.5 cents per share to Orbit Drilling to settle $93,700 of 

invoices for services received from the supplier. 

-  On 8 January 2021 the Company issued 1,562,000 shares at 8 cents per share to Orbit Drilling to settle $124,960 of 

invoices for services received from the supplier. 

7.7.  Recognised share-based payment expense in profit or loss 

Expense arising from employee options issued 

Total share-based payments expensed in profit or loss 

2022 
$ 
1,090,679 
1,090,679 

2021 
$ 
2,377,324 
2,377,324 

8.  Other 

8.1.  Events occurring after the reporting period  

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

On 1 July 2022 the Company issued 2,533,589 options under its Employee Incentive Plan at an exercise price of 30 
cents per share, expiring on 30 June 2023.  
On 12 July 2022, the Company announced the completion of the Caravel Copper Project Pre-feasibility Study upon 
which  2,303,262  KMP  options  and  863,723  employee  options  vested.  The  options  are  exercisable  at  30  cents, 
expiring on 30 June 2023.    
On 9 August 2022 the Company issued 100,100 shares at $0.17 per share as consideration for consulting services.  
On 9 August the Company completed a share placement of 14,705,883 shares at $0.17 per share, raising proceeds 
of $2,500,000.  
On 28 September 2022, the Company completed a share placement to Alasdair Cooke, a director, of 2,941,176 shares 
at  $0.17  per  share,  raising  proceeds  of  $500,000.  The  issue  of  these  shares  was  approved  by  shareholders  at  a 
shareholder meeting held on 20 September 2022. 
On 28 September, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares to Richard Monti, a director, on the conversion of 1,250,000 
options at $0.08 per option. 

Other than the matters above, at the date of this report there are no other matters or circumstances which have arisen 
since 30 June 2022 that have significantly affected or may significantly affect: 

• 

• 

the operations, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2022, of the Group; 

the results of those operations, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2022, of the Group. 

8.2.  Commitments and Contingencies 

The Company has certain obligations to perform minimum exploration work on the tenements in which it has an interest. 
These  obligations  vary  from  time  to  time.  The  aggregate  of  the  prescribed  expenditure  conditions  applicable  to  the 
granted tenements for the next twelve months amounts to $661,000.  

Application for exemption from all or some of the prescribed expenditure conditions will be made but no assurance is 
given that any such application will be granted. Nevertheless, the Company is optimistic, given its level of expenditure in 
the  North  Perth  Basin,  that  it  would  likely  be  granted  exemptions,  on  a  project  basis,  in  respect  of  the  prescribed 
expenditure conditions applicable to many of its North Perth Basin tenements.  

If the prescribed expenditure conditions are not met with respect to a tenement, that tenement is liable to forfeiture.  

The  Company  has  the  ability  to  diminish  its  exposure  under  these  conditions  through  the  application  of  a  variety  of 
techniques including applying for exemptions (from the regulatory expenditure obligations), surrendering tenements, 
relinquishing portions of tenements or entering into farm-out agreements whereby third parties bear the burdens of 
such obligation in whole or in part. 

As at 30 June 2022 Caravel Minerals Limited has no contingent liabilities (2021: nil). 

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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 Group are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: 

(i) 

(ii) 

giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2022 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 

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(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. 

To the members of Caravel Minerals Limited

(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 2022. 

On behalf of the Board. 

Stephen Abbott 
Managing Director 
29 September 2022 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report

Opinion

We have audited the financial report of Caravel Minerals Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries
(the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2022, the
consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement
of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes
to the financial report, including a summary of significant accounting policies and the directors’
declaration.

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

(i)

Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2022 and of its
financial performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii)

Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

Basis for opinion

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

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been
given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the
time of this auditor’s report.

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

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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.

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Material uncertainty related to going concern

Other information

We draw attention to Note 1.6 in the financial report which describes the events and/or conditions
which give rise to the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the
group’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore the group may be unable to realise its
assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. Our opinion is not modified in
respect of this matter.

Key audit matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in
our audit of the financial report of the current period.  These matters were addressed in the context of
our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide
a separate opinion on these matters. In addition to the matter described in the Material uncertainty
related to going concern section, we have determined the matters described below to be the key audit
matters to be communicated in our report.

Carrying Value of Exploration and Evaluation Assets

Key audit matter

How the matter was addressed in our audit

As disclosed in Note 2.1 to the financial report, the

Our procedures included, but were not limited to:

carrying value of the exploration and evaluation asset

represents a significant asset of the Group.

The Group’s accounting policies and significant

judgements applied to capitalised exploration and

evaluation expenditure are detailed in Notes 1.7 and

2.1 of the financial report.

In accordance with AASB 6 Exploration for and

Evaluation of Mineral Resources (‘AASB 6’), the

recoverability of exploration and evaluation

expenditure requires significant judgement by

management in determining whether there are any

facts and circumstances that exist to suggest the

carrying amount of this asset may exceed its

recoverable amount. As a result, this is considered a

key audit matter.

•

•

•

•

•

Assessing whether rights to tenure of the Group’s

area of interest remained current at balance

date;

Considering the status of the ongoing exploration

programmes in the respective areas of interest by

holding discussions with management, and

reviewing the Group’s exploration budgets, ASX

announcements and director’s minutes;

Considering whether any such areas of interest

had reached a stage where a reasonable

assessment of economically recoverable reserves

existed;

Considering whether any facts or circumstances

existed to suggest impairment testing was

required; and

Assessing the adequacy of the related disclosures

in Notes 1.7 and 2.1 to the financial report.

The directors are responsible for the other information.  The other information comprises the
information contained in the Director’s report for the year ended 30 June 2022, but does not include
the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon, which we obtained prior to the date of this
auditor’s report, and the Annual report, which is expected to be made available to us after that date.

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any
form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information
identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent
with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially
misstated.

If, based on the work we have performed on the other information that we obtained prior to the date
of this auditor’s report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information,
we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

When we read the Annual report, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are
required to communicate the matter to the directors and will request that it is corrected.  If it is not
corrected, we will seek to have the matter appropriately brought to the attention of users for whom
our report is prepared.

Responsibilities of the directors for the Financial Report

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the
financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error.

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the group to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the
going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease
operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website (http://www.auasb.gov.au/Home.aspx) at:

https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf

This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

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Opinion on the Remuneration Report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 5 to 8 of the directors’ report for the year
ended 30 June 2022.

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Caravel Minerals Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2022,
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Responsibilities

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the
Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with
Australian Auditing Standards.

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd

Dean Just

Director

Perth

29 September 2022

Additional Shareholder Information – as at 7 October 2022 

1. 

TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS 

The names of the twenty largest holders of ordinary fully paid shares as at 7 October 2022 are listed below: 

Rank 

Holder Name 

Securities 

%   

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20    

Paradice Investment Management 
Alasdair Cooke 
Glenvar Nominees Pty Ltd 
Alma Metals Ltd 
Pamela Sargood 
Milford Park Superannuation Pty Ltd 
Orbit Drilling Pty Ltd 
Troca Enterprises Pty Ltd 
Mandel Pty Ltd  
Burls Holdings Pty Ltd 
Lowell Resources Fund 
Pebadore Pty Ltd 
Steve Abbott 
Beebee Holdings Pty Ltd 
Sarah McIntyre 
Ashim Marfatia 
Bruce McLarty 
Clapsy Pty Ltd 
Terra Metallica Nominees Pty Ltd 
Kendali Pty Ltd 

Total Top 20 

2.  DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES 

Analysis of security by size holding as at 7 October 2022: 

      32,167,786  
      31,483,117  
      16,630,700  
      15,133,872  
      12,700,000  
      10,341,172  
      10,168,452  
         9,174,491  
         7,689,034  
         7,689,034  
         7,622,936  
         5,800,000  
         5,742,002  
         5,174,491  
         4,100,000  
         4,000,000  
         3,544,119  
         3,535,000  
         3,513,586  
         3,500,000  

7.7% 
7.5% 
4.0% 
3.6% 
3.0% 
2.5% 
2.4% 
2.2% 
1.8% 
1.8% 
1.8% 
1.4% 
1.4% 
1.2% 
1.0% 
1.0% 
0.8% 
0.8% 
0.8% 
0.8% 

   199,709,792  

47.6% 

Holding Ranges 

Holders 

Total Units 

% Issued Share Capital 

above 0 up to and including 1,000 
above 1,000 up to and including 5,000 
above 5,000 up to and including 10,000 
above 10,000 up to and including 100,000 
above 100,000 

Totals 

109 
458 
287 
767 
365 

1,986 

34,516 
1,325,425 
2,278,890 
29,049,643 
386,495,899 

419,184,373 

0.01% 
0.32% 
0.54% 
6.93% 
92.20% 

100.00% 

3.  UNQUOTED SECURITIES 

As at 7 October 2022, the following unquoted securities are on issue: 

Unquoted Securities 

$0.300 Options expiring 03/03/2024 
$0.300 Options expiring 30/06/2023 
$0.750 Options expiring 31/05/2023 

Total unquoted securities 

Number on Issue 

Number of Holders 

2,000,000 
15,575,811 
1,727,447 

19,303,258 

1 
17 
1 

19 

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4. 

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS 

The names of the substantial shareholders listed in the company’s register as at 7 October 2022 are: 

Name 

Paradice Investment Management 

Alasdair Cooke (and associated entities) 

5.  VOTING RIGHTS 

The voting rights of the ordinary shares are as follows: 

Number of Shares Held 

      32,167,786  

      31,483,117  

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. 

6.  ON‐MARKET BUY BACK 

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

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CARAVEL MINERALS LIMITED 

caravelminerals.com.au

+61 8 9426 6400 

investors@caravelminerals.com.au

 Suite 1, 245 Churchill Avenue Subiaco Western Australia 6008