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Annual Financial Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 1 Financial Report Table of Contents Directors’ Report Corporate Governance Statement Auditor’s Independence Declaration Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Directors’ Declaration Auditor’s Report ASX Additional Information 84 119 904 880 Level 6, 412 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 ABN Address Telephone +61 2 8073 0574 Email Website info@dartmining.com.au www.dartmining.com.au 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 34 35 39 2 Directors’ Report The Directors of Dart Mining NL submit their report for the year ended 30 June 2021 and to the date of this report. Operating and Financial Review It has been a very busy year for Dart on all fronts. In October 2020, and in the wake of a large ~$5m Rights Issue, Dart’s field crews got busy with a broad range of exploration programs. Knowledge and understanding gathered through the year is unprecedented and has allowed us to prioritise projects and exploration activities far more efficiently. LiDAR surveys, IP and MT geophysical surveys, RC drilling, diamond drilling, soil sampling, and mapping have all been undertaken in the past twelve months. Some of the company’s very best drill intercepts were recorded during the period and we drilled approximately 7,000 meters across four separate projects, all the while working under various COVID‐19 restrictions and protocols. The board is very grateful to all staff and contractors who “made it happen”, and who were at times operating under very challenging conditions indeed. Noteworthy, beyond some very encouraging drilling results, were the successes achieved in the LiDAR survey which has uncovered a number of previously unknown lithium pegmatite targets, various unknown access tracks, as well as unused drill pads dating back to the 1980’s. In May 2021 we commissioned our own Diamond Drill rig which after some initial teething issues is now drilling approximately 20m per day using Dart personnel. The rig is very maneuverable and covers a small footprint and can drill up to 600m when properly configured. Having an in‐house drilling capability has enormous benefits but ultimately leads to more meters drilled for less money. The company is also operating its own containerized ten‐man camp which brings a great deal of flexibility, cost savings, convenience, and efficiencies. If it were not for the acquisition of the camp last year, we would not have been able to drill at all during the second half of 2020. Financial Markets Continued Central Bank support for bond markets, leading to record low interest rates, as well as unprecedented fiscal support by Governments, caused a sharp recovery in asset markets from the COVID‐19 selloff in March 2020. Commodity markets also rallied sharply in anticipation of further government stimulus spending on infrastructure and global electrification. Commodities Gold (Au) Gold rallied hard from the March 2020 lows to nearly US$2,000 per ounce. It has since given up some of those gains. We remain bullish on the price of gold in the wake of unprecedented money printing globally. Lithium (Li ₂CO ₃) Lithium Carbonate has recovered strongly over the last year with record prices being achieved at recent auctions. Prices are now trading at equal record levels last seen in late 2017, before the market crashed. Demand from Electric Vehicle manufacturers as well as renewable energy operators have combined with supply constraints to deliver these record prices. It is difficult to imagine a fall in prices in the near or medium term given the backdrop of fundamentals at play. Base Metals Dart has significant commodity exposure to the Base Metals complex. Copper, Zinc, Molybdenum, and Lead are all abundant across Dart’s tenements. All of these metals rallied hard during the year on demand and supply fundamentals much the same as those that influenced rallies in Lithium. In addition to the base metals Dart has abundance in Tungsten, Tin (historic tin mining district), and more exotic elements such as Tantalum, Niobium, and Rare Earth Elements (REE’s). Exploration Review Dart has been operating concurrent exploration programs throughout the year. It is important that we continue to devote resources to broader regional reconnaissance efforts as well so we can continue to generate new exploration targets for closer focus when scheduling allows. Lithium Dart’s Lithium prospectivity and exploration is well documented, and more recently the company summarised those efforts in an ASX release on 20th July 2021. Given the huge recovery in Lithium Carbonate prices we have recommenced our Lithium exploration program. The company’s LiDAR survey was targeted across our Lithium tenements to try to define unknown pegmatite outcrops and we have been rewarded for those efforts. Not only have we uncovered previously unknown pegmatite outcrops, we have also uncovered sizeable extensions to known Lithium fertile pegmatites. The company’s LiDAR survey earlier this year has achieved far more than we ever envisioned so much so that we are planning to expand on our established survey areas. Orogenic Gold Drilling activities at Buckland, Rushworth, Granite Flat, and Sandy Creek were undertaken on all four of these Orogenic Gold projects during the year. All four projects turned up very encouraging results and we intend to revisit them over the next twelve‐month period. Porphyries The Granite Flat Cu‐Au Porphyry project remains the company’s main exploration focus at present along with our regional Lithium exploration program. Granite Flat drilling and sampling has shown strong indications of porphyry mineralisation and we have recently completed a 16km Geophysical across the target. Dart has eight known porphyry targets within its portfolio. The Mt Unicorn Molybdenum Copper porphyry has suddenly become interesting again after years of prohibitively low Moly prices. Molybdenum like many commodities has rallied strongly back to price levels not seen since 2008. Joint venture discussions remain ongoing in respect of the company’s porphyry exploration targets. Financial overview Operating results for the year The loss for the consolidated entity after income tax was $790,839 (2020: loss $552,450). This result is consistent with expectations of costs associated with the exploration and development programs budgeted and undertaken that reflect: • costs associated with managing the exploration program; • corporate overheads associated with statutory and regulatory requirements as a consequence of being listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Review of financial position At the end of the financial year, a proportion of the funds raised in prior financial years were held by the Group as cash investments for use in future financial periods. The Group strives to maximise the return on these funds for exploration purposes by investing surplus funds and minimising expenditure on corporate overheads. Covid update Mining and Exploration remain an essential industry in Victoria as in other states. Dart has been able to continue to operate throughout the pandemic. We have nevertheless been disrupted at various times with issues related to personnel availability and cross border travel. Other problems such as consumables availability and parts supply have also played out over the period. We envisage a COVID normal operating environment going forward but have taken the precaution of purchasing consumables and parts that would normally last for a twelve‐month period. Supply chains are getting worse not better. 3 Directors’ Report Information on Directors The names and details of the Company’s Directors in office during the financial year and until the date of this report are as follows. Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated. Names, qualifications, experience and special responsibilities James Chirnside Chairman / Managing Director Appointed 18 June 2015 James Chirnside has been professionally engaged in financial and commodity markets over a thirty‐year period. Since returning to Australia and establishing his own asset management company in 2002, James has been involved in equities investment across the Asia Pacific region. In 1992 James moved to Hong Kong with Regent Fund Management where he was responsible for resources investment as well as the firm’s proprietary activities in base and precious metals. He worked for Investment Bank County NatWest (London) where he traded financial and commodity physical and derivative instruments. James managed the overnight commodity trading desk for Bell Commodities (Melbourne) where mining clients hedged metal production through the London Metal Exchange. During the early part of his career he worked for global commodity trading house Bunge where he traded in a range of food, fiber, steel and metal commodities. Prior to studying at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, James worked for Mt Newman Mining in the Pilbara region as a geologist’s assistant. Other current directorships of listed companies WAM Capital Ltd Cadence Capital Ltd Ask Funding Ltd Former directorships of listed companies in the last three years IPE Limited Mercantile Investments Ltd Luke Robinson Non-executive Director (independent) Appointed 18 June 2015 Luke Robinson has worked in Financial Markets for 20 years with a number of stockbroking and advisory firms including Phillip Capital and Citi Group. Recently he has worked as an executive director of Melanesian Exploration, a privately held company, where he was responsible for researching, identifying and acquiring mainly petroleum assets in Papua New Guinea. Luke was a senior client advisor with Philip Capital where he was responsible for advising Institutional and Sophisticated individual investors in the Australian share market. Luke’s main focus was in resources companies including mining and energy where he originated and distributed capital raisings for small and mid‐sized companies. Luke holds a B. Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Melbourne. Other current directorships of listed companies None. Former directorships of listed companies in the last three years None. Denis Clarke Non-executive Director (independent) Appointed 14 March 2018, resigned 29 September 2021. Dr Clarke is a geologist with over 50 years of experience in senior technical, financial and corporate positions in the mining and exploration industry globally. In particular, over 16 years Dr Clarke played a significant role in the extraordinary growth of Plutonic Resources Limited through his positions as General Manager of the Exploration, Finance and Administration, and Corporate Divisions of the company at various times. He was part of the team which transformed Plutonic into one of Australia’s largest gold producers with up to five operating mines and a market capitalisation of over $1 billion. Prior to joining Plutonic, he spent 10 years in exploration mostly in Canada with Rio Algom Limited (a subsidiary of Rio Tinto). Post‐1998, as Director and Consultant for 10 years, he contributed to the development of Troy Resources Limited from small explorer to successful international gold miner. He has been Non‐Executive Chairman of five ASX‐listed exploration and mining companies including BCD Resources Limited (formerly Beaconsfield Gold Limited). Additionally, he has served as Non‐Executive director of four other listed resource companies. Dr Clarke holds a B. Sc. in Geology and B. A. (Economics and Statistics) from Queensland University and a Ph. D. (Geology) from Stanford University in California. He is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Other current directorships of listed companies None. Former directorships of listed companies in last three years None. Carl Swensson Non-executive Director (independent) Appointed 15 July 2021 Mr Swensson is a Geologist with over 30 years of extensive global experience in mineral exploration and resource assessment. He served as a Chief Geologist of Exploration for Normandy Mining from 1989 to 2002, during which time the Company grew from $100 Million to a $4.9 Billion market capitalisation. Carl has wide‐ranging, global, field experience in most commodities and deposit styles for gold, base metals, lithium, uranium, diamonds, coal and graphite. Mr Swensson has also been involved in a number of other established mining and exploration companies. He has worked globally in a number of regions including Australia, Canada, Europe, Indonesia and Latin America. Mr. Swensson has been directly involved in Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial control, Health, Safety, and Environment, Personnel, and Governance. Other current directorships of listed companies None. Former directorships of listed companies in last three years None. Julie Edwards Company Secretary Appointed 1 July 2015 Julie Edwards was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Dart on 8 July 2015. She has had over 20 years’ experience and involvement in the management of accounting and finance functions. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, is a member of CPA Australia, holds a CPA Public Practice Certificate and is a registered Tax Agent. Shareholdings of directors and other key management personnel The interests of each director and other key management personnel, directly and indirectly, in the shares and options of Dart Mining NL at the date of this report are as follows Key management personnel Ordinary shares Options over ordinary shares Performance rights J Chirnside L Robinson D Clarke 396,040 197,532 1,483 2,599,010 49,383 - 2,900,000 500,000 4 Directors’ Report Corporate structure Dart Mining NL is a no liability company limited by shares that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Dart Mining NL has prepared a consolidated financial report incorporating Dart Resources Pty Ltd, Mt Unicorn Holdings Pty Ltd and Mt View Holdings Pty Ltd all of which were controlled by the Company (comprising the Group) during the financial year and are included in the financial statements. Principal activities The company continues to pursue its minerals exploration activities with a focus on its Oregenic Gold projects. Dorchap Lithium projects have also been advanced and joint venture discussions around its Porphyry tenement assets have commenced with multiple counterparties continue. Dividend No dividends in respect of the current financial year have been paid, declared or recommended for payment. Summary of shares, options and performance rights on issue At 30 June 2021, the Group has 99,945,476 ordinary shares and 32,856,369 unlisted options were on issue. Details of the options are as follows: Number of shares under option 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 2,620,000 26,486,369 Class of shares Exercise price (cents) Expiry date Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary 40 30 40 28 March 2022 5 May 2022 5 May 2022 8 30 June 2022 30 30 September 2022 During the financial year, 3,400,000 performance rights were granted to Key Management Personnel of the Company. Significant changes in state of affairs There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year. Significant events after balance date No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year that have significantly affected or may have a significant effect on the financial operations of the Group, the financial performance of those operations or the financial position of the Group in the subsequent financial year. Future developments, prospects and business strategies The company will continue to advance exploration activities in its three nominated strategies those being; Lithium, Orogenic Gold, and Porphyries. Field work emphasis will be in Lithium exploration in the near term but the company has scheduled additional exploration and development activities for Orogenic Gold and Porphyries over the coming months. As the Group is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, it is subject to the continuous disclosure requirements of the ASX Listing Rules which require immediate disclosure to the market of information that is likely to have a material effect on the price or value of Dart Mining NL’s securities. The Board of Directors believe they have been compliant with the continuous disclosure requirements throughout the reporting period and to the date of th this report. Environmental regulation The economic entity holds participating interests in a number of exploration tenements. The various authorities granting such tenements require the tenement holder to comply with the terms of the grant of the tenement and all directions given to it under those terms of the tenement. There have been no known breaches of the tenement conditions and no such breaches have been notified by any government agencies during either the year ended 30 June 2021 or at the date of this report. Directors Meetings The number of Directors meetings held during the year and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director and Committee member were as follows: Directors Held Board of Directors Entitled to attend Attended J Chirnside D Clarke L Robinson Directors D Clarke L Robinson 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Remuneration and Nomination Committee Committee Held Attended Entitled to attend - - - - - - There were no meetings held by the remuneration and nomination committee. Indemnification and insurance of directors and officers The Company has entered into Deeds of Indemnity with the Directors and liabilities and Officers of the Company, indemnifying them against certain costs to the extent permitted by law. The Company has also agreed to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring the directors and officers of the Company. Full details of the cover and premium are not disclosed as the insurance policy prohibits the disclosure. Proceedings on behalf of the Company No persons have applied for leave of a Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or any part of those proceedings. The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. Non-audit services The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year by the auditor (or by another person or firm on the auditor’s behalf) is compatible with the general standards of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. Auditor independence declaration The auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 30 June 2021 has been received and is included in this report. 5 Directors’ Report Remuneration Report – Audited This remuneration report, which forms part of the Directors’ report, sets out information about the remuneration of the Group’s directors and other key management personnel for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. The prescribed details for each person covered by this report are detailed below. Details of Directors and other Key Management Personnel Directors and other key management personnel of the Group during and since the end of the financial year are as follows: Directors J Chirnside (appointed 18 June 2015) L Robinson (appointed 18 June 2015) D Clarke (appointed 14 March 2018, resigned 29 September 2021) C Swensson (appointed 15 July 2021) Remuneration philosophy The Board of Directors of Dart Mining NL is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the Directors, the Managing Director and other key management personnel after consideration is given to the recommendations of the Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee’s policy is to ensure that a remuneration package properly reflects the person’s duties and responsibilities, with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality Board and executive team. The Board of the Company reviews and adopts or amend the recommendations of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee as proposed. The officers of the Company are given the opportunity to receive their base emolument in a variety of forms, including cash, fringe benefits such as motor vehicles and incentive rights. It is intended that the manner of payment chosen will be optimal for the recipient without creating undue cost to the Group. To assist in achieving these objectives, the Board’s objective is to link the nature and amount of Directors and other key management personnel emoluments to the Company’s financial and operational performance. It is the Board’s policy that employment contracts are entered into with all senior executives. At the date of this report, executive remuneration is set at levels approved by the Board. Remuneration, Group performance and shareholder wealth The development of remuneration policies and structure are considered in relation to the effect on Group performance and shareholder wealth. They are designed by the Board to align Director and Executive behaviour with improving Group performance and ultimately shareholder wealth. The performance of the consolidated entity for five years to 30 June 2021 are summarised below: 2019 (893,381) 2020 (552,450) 2021 (790,839) Year Ended 30 June Loss attributable to owners of the company The factors that are considered to affect total shareholders return (“TSR”) are summarised below: 2019 0.08 Nil (2) Year Ended 30 June Share’s Price in cents Dividends Declared EPS in cents 2021 0.14 Nil (1) 2020 0.11 Nil (1) 2018 (2,453,665) 2017 (715,393) 2018 0.16 Nil (8.8) 2017 0.088 Nil (4.2) 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 of the highest calibre at a cost that is acceptable to shareholders Structure The Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate remuneration of Non-executive Directors shall be determined from time to time by a general meeting of the Company’s shareholders. An amount not exceeding the sum determined is then divided between the directors as agreed whilst maintaining a surplus amount that can be attributed to additional Non-executive Directors should they be appointed at any time. The latest determination was sought and granted at the Company’s AGM on 2 October 2012 whereby shareholders approved an aggregate remuneration of $475,000 per year. The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it is apportioned amongst directors is reviewed annually. The Board considers advice from external consultants as well as the fees paid to Non-executive Directors of comparable companies when undertaking the annual review process. Each Non-executive Director receives a fee for being a Director of the Group. Directors who are called upon to perform extra services beyond the Director’s ordinary duties or who are members of Board Committees may be paid additional fees for those services. The remuneration of Non-executive Directors for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 is detailed in this report. The Board has implemented these guaranteed levels of remuneration which are not dependent on performance in order to ensure the Group’s ability to retain quality personnel. Employment Agreements are entered into with Executive Directors and specified executives. 6 Directors’ Report Remuneration structure In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive and executive director remuneration is separate and distinct. Senior executive remuneration Objective The Board aims to reward 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, business unit and individual performance against targets set by reference to appropriate benchmarks; • align the interests of Executives with those of shareholders; • link reward with the strategic goals and performance of the Company; and • ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards. Structure In determining the level and make-up of executive remuneration, the Board obtained independent advice from external consultants on market levels of remuneration for comparable executive roles. It is the Board’s policy that employment contracts are entered into with all senior executives. Service contracts Service contracts were entered into with Executive Directors and Specified Executives. Managing Director The terms of an employment agreement with the MD, James Chirnside, issued on 19 June 2015 include inter alia: • A fixed remuneration package of $150,000 plus superannuation per annum, and director’s fees of $30,000 plus Superannuation whilst engaged as a director of Dart Mining NL. Other Key Management Personnel All other KMP have rolling contracts with standard termination provisions as follows: Resignation 1 - 3 months 1 - 3 months Unvested awards forfeited Notice period Payment in lieu of notice Treatment of STI on termination Termination for cause 1 month 1 month Unvested awards forfeited. Claw back of deferred STI payments at the Board’s discretion Termination in cases of disablement, redundancy or notice without cause 3 months 3 months Claw back of deferred STI payments at the Board’s discretion Remuneration Summary Short term benefits Salaries, fees and leave $ 2021 Executive Directors James Chirnside 171,000 Non-executive Directors Current Denis Clarke Luke Robinson 28,500 28,500 228,000 Cash bonus Non- monetary benefits $ - - - - $ - - - - Post-employment benefits Superannuation Share- based payments Options/ Incentive rights Termination payments Total Percentage of share-based payments $ $ $ $ % 16,245 153,609 - 340,854 45.07% 2,707 2,708 21,660 - 26,484 180,093 - - - 31,207 57,692 429,753 0.00% 45.9% 41.9% 7 Director’s Report Short term benefits Salaries, fees and leave $ 2020 Executive Directors James Chirnside 144,136 Non-executive Directors Current Denis Clarke Luke Robinson Employee options 24,023 24,023 - 192,182 Cash bonus Non- monetary benefits $ - - - - $ - - - - Post-employment benefits Superannuation Share- based payments Options/ Incentive rights Termination payments Total Percentage of share-based payments $ $ $ $ % 13,693 117,500 - 275,329 42.67% 2,282 2,282 - - 18,257 117,500 - - - 26,305 26,305 327,939 0.00% 0.00% 35.83% The following table summarises the value of remuneration options and incentive rights granted, exercised or lapsed during the year: Grantee Number Grant date Expiry date J Chirnside J Chirnside 1,250,000 1,250,000 6 Dec 2019 5 May 2022 6 Dec 2019 28 March 2022 Exercise price (cents) Fair value at grant date (cents) Vesting date 30 40 5.2 4.2 6 Dec 2019 6 Dec 2019 These options and incentive rights are not quoted, not transferrable and may be exercised at any time after vesting date. Performance Rights The terms and conditions of each grant of performance rights during the year affecting remuneration in the current or a future period with respect to Key Management Personnel are shown in the table below. Executive Grant date Number Expiry date Vesting Date Exercise price Fair value Performance condition J Chirnside J Chirnside J Chirnside J Chirnside L Robinson L Robinson L Robinson L Robinson 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 725,000 725,000 725,000 725,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 31/12/20 31/12/21 15/9/23 31/12/23 31/12/20 31/12/21 15/9/23 31/12/23 $nil $nil $nil $nil $nil $nil $nil $nil $0.18 $0.18 $0.10 $0.18 $0.18 $0.18 $0.10 $0.18 2000 metres of drilling before 31/12/2020 8000 metres of drilling before 31/12/2021 60 cent share price for 15 days prior to 15/09/2023 30,000 metres of drilling before 31/12/2023 2000 metres of drilling before 31/12/2020 8000 metres of drilling before 31/12/2021 60 cent share price for 15 days prior to 15/09/2023 30,000 metres of drilling before 31/12/2023 8 Directors’ Declaration This directors’ report is signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to s.298(2) of the Corporations Act 2001. _____________________ James Chirnside Chairman _____________________ Luke Robinson Director Melbourne 30 September 2021 9 Corporate Governance Statement The Board of Directors of Dart Mining NL (the Company) is responsible for establishing the corporate governance framework of the Group having regard to the ASX Corporate Governance Council (CGC) published guidelines as well as its corporate governance principles and recommendations. The Board guides and monitors the business and affairs of the Company on behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable. The Company’s corporate governance statement for 2021 is located on the Company’s website at www.dartmining.com.au – about us – Corporate Policy. 10 11 AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATIONUNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001TO THE DIRECTORS OF DART MINING NLI declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2021 there have been:(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 inrelation to the audit; and(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. MORROWS AUDIT PTY LTD I.L JENKINSDirector Melbourne: 30 September 2021 Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Continuing operations Revenue Cost of sales Consultancy fees Professional fees Employee benefits expense Share based payments Depreciation and amortisation expense Office expenses Finance expenses Administrative expenses Travel related expenses Loss on sale of assets Expenses Profit/(loss) before income tax expense Income tax expense Profit/(loss) for the year Other comprehensive income Other comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Attributable to: Net profit/(loss) attributable to Members of the parent entity Non-controlling interests Total comprehensive income Earnings per share From continuing and discontinued operations Basic earnings per share (cents) Diluted earnings per share (cents) The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements Consolidated Group 2021 $ 2020 $ 29,414 (17,599) (15,355) (137,676) (150,435) (180,093) (11,025) (21,941) (3,493) (273,066) (3,419) (6,151) (820,253) (790,839) - 23,556 (11,269) (28,311) (84,500) (99,188) (117,500) (10,121) (25,300) (3,284) (183,434) (13,099) - (576,006) (552,450) - (790,839) (552,450) - - (790,839) (552,450) (790,839) (552,450) - - (790,839) (552,450) (0.9) (0.7) (1) (1) Note 4 5 6 9 9 12 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2021 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Other assets Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Other non-current assets Deferred exploration and evaluation costs Total non-current assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables Provisions Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Provisions Total non-current liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Issued capital Reserves Retained earnings TOTAL EQUITY The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements Consolidated 30 June 2021 Note $ 30 June 2020 $ 10 11 15 13 15 14 16 17 17 18 27 1,099,385 75,407 47,751 1,222,543 2,102,811 106,270 12,406,739 14,615,820 15,838,363 707,103 111,503 818,606 15,502 15,502 834,108 890,086 22,740 26,709 939,535 695,552 106,175 9,475,144 10,276,871 11,216,406 232,292 83,774 316,066 10,218 10,218 326,284 15,004,255 10,890,122 30,521,503 467,093 (15,984,341) 15,004,255 25,891,124 192,500 (15,193,502) 10,890,122 13 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2019 Comprehensive income Profit/(loss) for the year Other comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Transactions with owners, in their capacity as owners, and other transfers Options and performance rights issued Fair value of lapsed options transferred Shares issued during the year Capital raising costs Total transactions with owners and other transfers Ordinary share capital Option reserve Accumulated losses $ $ $ Total $ 23,919,997 75,000 (14,641,052) 9,353,945 - - - - - 2,068,000 (96,873) 1,971,127 - - - (552,450) (552,450) - - (552,450) (552,450) 117,500 - - - 117,500 - - - - - 117,500 - 2,068,000 (96,873) 2,088,627 Balance at 30 June 2020 25,891,124 192,500 (15,193,502) 10,890,122 Balance at 1 July 2020 Comprehensive income Profit/(loss) for the year Other comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Transactions with owners, in their capacity as owners, and other transfers Options and performance rights issued Fair value of lapsed options transferred Shares issued during the year Capital raising costs Total transactions with owners and other transfers 25,891,124 192,500 (15,193,502) 10,890,122 - - - - - 4,997,274 (366,895) 4,630,379 - - - 274,593 - - - 274,593 (790,839) (790,839) (790,839) (790,839) - - - - - 274,593 - 4,997,274 (366,895) 4,904,972 Balance at 30 June 2021 30,521,503 467,093 (15,984,341) 15,004,255 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 14 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended 30 June 2021 Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from sale of vegetation credits Government and other rebates Interest received Interest paid Payments to suppliers and employees Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Payments for exploration costs Purchase of land and improvements Purchases of property, plant and equipment Disposal of property, plant and equipment Security deposits refunded (held) Note Consolidated 2021 $ 2020 $ 2,082.25 22a - 28,969 371 (3,493) (670,509) (644,662) (2,372,652) (19,881) (1,541,771) 66,627 59 6,416 16,047 1,118 (1,547) (384,864) (362,830) (923,551) (51,236) (79,669) 2,000 (795) Net cash provided by/(used) in investing activities (3,867,618) (1,053,251) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares Payment of share issue costs Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash held Cash and cash equivalent at the beginning of the financial year Cash and cash equivalent at the end of the financial year 10 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 4,997,274 (275,695) 4,721,579 209,299 890,086 1,099,385 2,068,000 (93,573) 1,974,427 558,346 331,740 890,086 15 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Note 1 Corporate information The consolidated financial statements of Dart Mining NL and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2021 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 30 September 2021. Dart Mining NL (the Company or the parent) is a for profit company limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Stock Exchange. Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies Basis of preparation These financial statements are general-purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001 Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the Australian Accounting Standards Board has concluded would result in financial statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless stated otherwise. Except for cash flow information, the financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and are based on historical costs, modified where applicable by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. (a) Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of entities controlled by Dart Mining NL at the end of the reporting period. A controlled entity is any entity over which Dart Mining NL has the ability and right to govern the financial and operating policies so as to obtain benefits from the entity’s activities. The result of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. A list of controlled entities is contained in Note 12 to the financial statements. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, all intra-group balances and transactions between entities in the consolidated group have been eliminated in full. (b) Income tax The income tax expense (income) for the year comprises current income tax expense (income) and deferred tax expense/ (income). Current income tax expense charged to profit or loss is the tax payable on taxable income. (Current tax liabilities)/assets are measured at the amounts expected to be paid to/ (recovered from) the relevant taxation authority. Deferred income tax expense reflects movements in deferred tax assets and deferred tax liability balances during the year and unused tax losses. The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are described in the Directors’ Report. Information on the Group’s structure is provided in Note 12. Information on other related party relationships is provided in Note 25. Current and deferred income tax expense/ (income) is charged or credited outside profit or loss when the tax relates to items that are recognised outside profit or loss. Except for business combinations, no deferred income tax is recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled. Their measurement also reflects the manner in which management expects to recover or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability. With respect to non-depreciable items of property, plant and equipment measured at fair value and items of investment property measured at fair value, the related deferred tax liability or deferred tax asset is measured on the basis that the carrying amount of the asset will be recovered entirely through sale. Deferred tax assets relating to temporary differences and unused tax losses are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the benefits of the deferred tax asset can be utilised. Where temporary differences exist in relation to investments in subsidiaries, branches, associates and joint ventures, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is not probable that the reversal will occur in the foreseeable future. Current tax assets and liabilities are offset where a legally enforceable right of set-off exists and it is intended that net settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where : (a) a legally enforceable right of offset exists; and (b) the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where it is intended that net settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur in future periods in which significant amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be recovered or settled. 16 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 (c) Property, plant and equipment i) Items of property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost net of GST and depreciated as outlined below. Acquisition ii) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight‐line basis at rates based upon the expected useful lives of these assets. The useful lives of these assets are detailed in Note 13 of the financial statements. iii) Disposal The gain or loss arising on disposal or retirement of property, plant or equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in profit and loss. iv) Subsequent measurement Property, plant and equipment are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the asset is measured at initial recognition less any depreciation or impairment. (d) Deferred exploration and evaluation In accordance with AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources, exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. Other than Research and Development costs (see Note 2 (e)) these costs are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be recouped through the successful development of the area or where activities in the area have not yet reached a stage which permits reasonable assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves. Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full against operating results in the year in which the decision to abandon the area is made. When production commences, the accumulated costs for the relevant area of interest are amortised over the life of the area according to the rate of depletion of the economically recoverable reserves. A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest. Costs of site restoration are provided over the life of the facility from when exploration commences and are included in the costs of that stage. Site restoration costs include the dismantling and removal of mining plant, equipment and building structures, waste removal and rehabilitation of the site in accordance with the clauses of the mining permits. Such costs are determined using estimates of future costs, current legal requirements and technology on an undiscounted basis. Any changes in the estimates for the costs are accounted for on a prospective basis. In determining the costs of site restoration there is uncertainty regarding the nature and extent of the restoration due to community expectations and future legislation. Accordingly, the costs are determined on the basis that restoration will be completed within one year of abandoning a site. (e) Research and development costs Research costs relating to the development of exploration models are expensed as incurred. (f) Financial instruments Initial recognition and measurement Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is the date that the Group commits itself to either the purchase or sale of the asset (ie trade date accounting is adopted). Financial instruments (except for trade receivables) are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs, except where the instrument is classified "at fair value through profit or loss", in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted. Trade receivables are initially measured at the transaction price if the trade receivables do not contain a significant financing component or if the practical expedient was applied as specified in AASB 15.63. Classification and subsequent measurement Financial liabilities Financial instruments are subsequently measured at: - - amortised cost; or fair value through profit or loss. A financial liability is measured at fair value through profit and loss if the financial liability is: - - - a contingent consideration of an acquirer in a business combination to which AASB 3: Business Combinations applies; held for trading; or initially designated as at fair value through profit or loss. All other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest expense in profit or loss over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the internal rate of return of the financial asset or liability. That is, it is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash flows through the expected life of the instrument to the net carrying amount at initial recognition. 17 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 A financial liability is held for trading if: - - it is incurred for the purpose of repurchasing or repaying in the near term; part of a portfolio where there is an actual pattern of short-term profit taking; or Any gains or losses arising on changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss to the extent that they are not part of a designated hedging relationship are recognised in profit or loss. A financial liability cannot be reclassified. Financial assets Financial assets are subsequently measured at: - - - amortised cost; fair value through other comprehensive income; or fair value through profit or loss. Measurement is on the basis of two primary criteria: - - the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset; and the business model for managing the financial assets. A financial asset that meets the following conditions is subsequently measured at amortised cost: - - the financial asset is managed solely to collect contractual cash flows; and the contractual terms within the financial asset give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding on specified dates. A financial asset that meets the following conditions is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income: - - the contractual terms within the financial asset give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding on specified dates; the business model for managing the financial assets comprises both contractual cash flows collection and the selling of the financial asset. By default, all other financial assets that do not meet the measurement conditions of amortised cost and fair value through other comprehensive income are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. The Group initially designates a financial instrument as measured at fair value through profit or loss if: - - it eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency (often referred to as “accounting mismatch”) that would otherwise arise from measuring assets or liabilities or recognising the gains and losses on them on different bases; it is in accordance with the documented risk management or investment strategy, and information about the groupings was documented appropriately, so that the performance of the financial liability that was part of a group of financial liabilities or financial assets can be managed and evaluated consistently on a fair value basis; The initial designation of the financial instruments to measure at fair value through profit or loss is a one-time option on initial classification and is irrevocable until the financial asset is derecognised. Impairment At the end of each reporting year the Group assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset has been impaired. A financial asset (or a group of financial assets) is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events (a “loss event”) having occurred, which has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset(s). In the case of available-for-sale financial assets, a significant or prolonged decline in the market value of the instrument is considered to constitute a loss event. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss immediately. Also, any cumulative decline in fair value previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss at this point. In the case of financial assets carried at amortised cost, loss events may include: indications that the debtors or a group of debtors are experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments; indications that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; and changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. For financial assets carried at amortised cost (including loans and receivables), a separate allowance account is used to reduce the carrying amount of financial assets impaired by credit losses. After having taken all possible measures of recovery, if management establishes that the carrying amount cannot be recovered by any means, at that point the written-off amounts are charged to the allowance account or the carrying amount of impaired financial assets is reduced directly if no impairment amount was previously recognised in the allowance account. When the terms of financial assets that would otherwise have been past due or impaired have been renegotiated, the Group recognises the impairment for such financial assets by taking into account the original terms as if the terms have not been renegotiated so that the loss events that have occurred are duly considered. De-recognition Financial assets are de-recognised when the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expire or the asset is transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are de-recognised when the related obligations are discharged, cancelled or have expired. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income or profit or loss. 18 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 (g) Impairment of assets At the end of each reporting period, the Group assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. The assessment will include the consideration of external and internal sources of information including dividends received from subsidiaries, associates or jointly controlled entities deemed to be out of pre-acquisition profits. If such an indication exists, an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, to the asset’s carrying amount. Any excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its recoverable amount is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount in accordance with another Standard (e.g. in accordance with the revaluation model in AASB 116: Property, Plant and Equipment). Any impairment loss of a revalued asset is treated as a revaluation decrease in accordance with that other Standard. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Impairment testing is performed annually for goodwill, intangible assets with indefinite lives and intangible assets not yet available for use. (h) Leases The Group assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of the contract. The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease arrangements in which it is the lessee, except for short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets. For these leases, the Group recognises the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased assets are consumed. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate. The lease liability is presented as a separate line in the consolidated statement of financial position. The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability (using the effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made. The right-of-use assets comprise the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, lease payments made at or before the commencement day, less any lease incentives received and any initial direct costs. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Whenever the Group incurs an obligation for costs to dismantle and remove a leased asset, restore the site on which it is located or restore the underlying asset to the condition required by the terms and conditions of the lease, a provision is recognised and measured under IAS 37. To the extent that the costs relate to a right-of-use asset, the costs are included in the related rightof-use asset, unless those costs are incurred to produce inventories. Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. If a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group expects to exercise a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. The depreciation starts at the commencement date of the lease. The right-of-use assets are presented as a separate line in the consolidated statement of financial position. The Group did not have a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability during the periods presented. (i) Employee benefits Provision is made for the Group’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. In determining the liability, consideration is given to employee wage increases and the probability that the employee may satisfy any vesting requirements. These cash flows are discounted using market yields on national government bonds with terms to maturity that match the expected timing of cash flows attributable to employee benefits. (j) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the group has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. (k) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include deposits available on demand with banks. (l) Issued capital Issued and paid up capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Company. Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the proceeds of the equity instrument to which the costs relate. Transaction costs are costs that are incurred directly in connection with the issue of those equity instruments and which would not have been incurred had those instruments not been issued. 19 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 (m) Share-based payments The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees 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 the Black-Scholes model, using the assumptions detailed in Note 23. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity settled share based payment is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on (i) the directors’ estimate of shares that will eventually vest. (ii) Equity-settled share based payment transactions with other parties are measured at the fair value of the goods and services received, except where the fair value cannot be estimated reliably, in which these are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted at the date the entity obtains the goods or the counterparty renders the service. (n) Going concern basis The Group is involved in the exploration and evaluation of mineral tenements and as such expects to be cash absorbing until these tenements demonstrate that they contain economically recoverable reserves. As at 30 June 2021, the Group had a surplus of current assets over current liabilities of $403,937 (2020: $623,469) including cash reserves of $1,099,385 (2020: $890,086). For the year ended 30 June 2021, the Group reported net cash outflows from operations and investing activities of $644,662 (2020: $362,830) and $3,867,618 (2020: $1,053,251) respectively. These cash outflows were offset by net cash inflows from financing activities of $4,721,579 (2020: $1,974,427) resulting in total cash inflows/ (outflows) for the year of $209,299 (2020: $558,346). The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The ability of the Group to continue as a going concern for the twelve months from the date of this report is dependent on its ability to control its overhead costs and exploration expenditures and to generate additional funds from activities including: - - - other future equity or debt fund raisings; the potential farm-out of participating interests in the Group’s tenements; and successful development of existing tenements. Having carefully assessed the likelihood of securing additional funding or entering into farm-out arrangements including the funds raised subsequent to the balance date and the Group’s ability to effectively manage their expenditures and cash flows from operations, the directors believe that the Group will continue to operate as a going concern for the foreseeable future and therefore it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. (o) Revenue and other income The Company recognises revenue on a basis that reflects the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognised by applying a five-step model as follows: 1. Identify the contract with the customer 2. Identify the performance obligations 3. Determine the transaction price 4. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations 5. Recognise revenue as and when control of the performance obligations is transferred Interest is recognised using the effective interest method. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax. (p) Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables include amounts due from customers for goods sold and services performed in the ordinary course of business. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets. Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment. Refer to Note 2(g) for further discussion on the determination of impairment losses. (q) Trade and other payables Trade and other payables represent the liabilities for goods and services received by the entity that remain unpaid at the end of the reporting period. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. 20 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 (r) Goods and services tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are presented as operating cash flows included in receipts from customers or payments to suppliers. (s) Comparative figures When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. Where the Group retrospectively applies an accounting policy, makes a retrospective restatement or reclassifies items in its financial statements, an additional (third) statement of financial position as at the beginning of the preceding period in addition to the minimum comparative financial statement is presented. (t) Critical accounting judgements and sources of estimations In applying the Group’s accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. These estimates and assumptions are made based on past experience and other factors that are considered relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. All estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects both current and future periods. The following describes critical judgements that management has made in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements: Impairment of deferred exploration costs The Group’s accounting policy for exploration expenditure results in some items being capitalised for an area of interest where it is considered likely to be recoverable in the future or where the activities have not reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of reserves. Management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions as to future events and circumstances which may change as new information becomes available. If a judgement is made that recovery of a capitalised expenditure is unlikely, the relevant amount will be written off to the income statement. (u) New Accounting Standards for Application in Future Periods Accounting Standards issued by the AASB that are not yet mandatorily applicable to the Group, together with an assessment of the potential impact of such pronouncements on the Group when adopted in future periods, are discussed below: AASB 2014-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture The amendments address a current inconsistency between AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements and AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures. The amendments clarify that, on a sale or contribution of assets to a joint venture or associate or on a loss of control when joint control or significant influence is retained in a transaction involving an associate or a joint venture, any gain or loss recognised will depend on whether the assets or subsidiary constitute a business, as defined in AASB 3 Business Combinations. Full gain or loss is recognised when the assets or subsidiary constitute a business, whereas gain or loss attributable to other investors’ interests is recognised when the assets or subsidiary do not constitute a business. This amendment effectively introduces an exception to the general requirement in AASB 10 to recognise full gain or loss on the loss of control over a subsidiary. The exception only applies to the loss of control over a subsidiary that does not contain a business, if the loss of control is the result of a transaction involving an associate or a joint venture that is accounted for using the equity method. Corresponding amendments have also been made to AASB 128. When these amendments are first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2023, there is not expected to be a material impact on the financial statements. AASB 2020-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Classification of Liabilities as current or Non-current AASB 2020-1 makes amendments to AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements to clarify requirements for the presentation of liabilities in the statement of financial position as current or noncurrent. A liability is classified as current if the entity has no right at the end of the reporting period to defer settlement for the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. The AASB recently issued amendments at AASB 101 to clarify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current. Specifically:  clarifying that the classification of a liability as either current or non-current is based on the entity’s rights at the end of the reporting period;  stating that management’s expectations around whether they will defer settlement or not does not impact the classification of the liability;  adding guidance about lending conditions and how these can impact classification; and  including requirements for liabilities that can be settled using an entity’s own instruments. When these amendments are first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2023, there is not expected to be a material impact on the financial statements. 21 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Note 3 Parent information Statement of Financial Position Assets Current assets Non-current assets Total assets Liabilities Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Issued capital Reserves Retained earnings Total equity Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income Total profit/(loss)* Total comprehensive income/(loss) Consolidated 2021 $ 2020 $ 1,222,543 7,419,300 8,641,843 818,606 15,502 834,118 939,383 3,080,694 4,020,077 316,267 10,218 326,485 7,807,725 3,693,592 30,521,503 467,093 (23,180,871) 7,807,725 25,891,124 192,500 (22,390,032) 3,693,592 (790,839) (790,839) (552,450) (552,450) *Dart Mining NL (the parent entity) recognized a loan owing from Mount Unicorn Holdings Pty Ltd, wholly owned subsidiary, and subsequently impaired the loan. This loan impairment has no impact on the consolidated loss for the Group. Note 4 Revenue and other income Revenue from continuing operations Other revenue - Interest received - Vegetation Offset income - Government grant and other rebates Note 5 Profit/(loss) for the year Profit/(loss) before income tax from operations include the following expenses Exploration expenses written off Depreciation 445 - 28,969 29,414 11,025 1,093 6,416 16,047 23,556 - 10,121 22 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Note 6 Tax expense (a) The prima facie tax on profit from ordinary activities before income tax is reconciled to the income tax expense Profit/(loss) from continuing operations Income tax expense (benefit) calculated at 26% (2020: 27.5%) Effect of non-deductible expenses Effect of deductible temporary differences Effect of unused tax losses and tax offsets not recognised as deferred tax assets Utilisation of tax losses brought forward Income tax expense (b) Tax losses not brought to account Tax losses brought forward Current year tax losses Utilisation of tax losses brought forward Effect of changed income tax rate Recognition of tax losses – correction prior years Tax losses carried forward Note 7 Key management personnel compensation Total remunerations paid to KMP of the Company and the Group during the year are as follows : Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Share-based payments Total KMP compensation Consolidated 2021 $ 2020 $ (790,839) (205,618) 92,674 (828,692) 941,636 - - 5,738,006 941,636 - (312,982) 55,368 6,422,028 228,000 21,660 180,093 429,753 (552,450) (151,924) 73,478 (312,892) 391,338 - - 5,318,060 391,338 - - 28,608 5,738,006 192,182 18,257 117,500 327,939 KMP options and rights holdings There were 3,400,000 incentive right issued to KMP of the group during the financial year as an incentive or as compensation (2020: 2,500,000 options issued). The number of options and incentive rights over ordinary shares held during the financial year by each KMP of the Group is as follows: Balance at beginning of year Incentive rights granted as r e muneration during the year Unlisted Incentive rights exercised, lapsed or excluded during the year Net other changes1 Balance at end of year 2020 J Chirnside L Robinson 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 2,900,000 500,000 3,400,000 - - - - - - 5,400,000 500,000 5,900,000 23 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Note 8 Auditor’s remuneration Amounts received or due and receivable by Morrows Audit Pty Ltd for: Audit or review of the financial statements of the Group Note 9 Earnings per share (a) Reconciliation of earnings to profit and loss Net profit/(loss) for the year Earnings/(loss) used to calculate basic EPS (b) Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in the calculation of basic EPS Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in the calculation of diluted EPS Basic earnings per share (cents) Diluted earnings per share (cents) Consolidated 2021 $ 2020 $ 29,000 28,400 (790,839) (790,839) (552,450) (552,450) 92,459,775 55,954,521 113,748,492 59,875,559 (0.9) (0.7) (1) (1) Diluted earnings per share is calculated after classifying all options on issue remaining unconverted at 30 June 2021 as potential ordinary shares. At 30 June 2021, the Company had on issue 38,956,369 (2019: 9,070,000) options and performance rights over unissued capital and had incurred a net loss. Note 10 Cash and cash equivalent Cash at bank and on hand Note 11 Trade and other receivables Accrued interest – other persons/corporations GST receivable 1,099,385 1,099,385 890,086 890,086 48 75,359 75,407 128 22,612 22,740 No receivable amounts were past due or impaired at 30 June 2021 (2020: Nil) Credit risk The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk with respect to any single counter party or group of counter-parties other than those receivables specifically provided for and mentioned within Note 11. The class of assets described as Trade and Other Receivables is considered to be the main source of credit risk related to the Group. Note 12 Controlled entities Dart Resources Pty Ltd Mt Unicorn Holdings Pty Ltd Mt View Holdings Pty Ltd Country of incorporation Australia Australia Australia Percentage owned (%) 2021 100% 100% 100% 2020 100% 100% 100% For each of the controlled entities that the place of business is the same as the place of incorporation. The activities of these entities are not material to the Group. There are no significant restrictions on the Group’s or its controlled entities ability to access or use the assets and settle the liabilities of the Group nor are there restrictions on ownership changes to these entities. 24 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Note 13 Property, plant and equipment Consolidated 2021 $ 2020 $ Plant and equipment At cost Accumulated depreciation Computer equipment & software At cost Accumulated depreciation Motor vehicles At cost Accumulated depreciation Freehold land and Improvements At cost Accumulated depreciation Total property, plant and equipment 1,279,803 (192,464) 1,087,339 130,504 (99,877) 30,627 887,834 (235,890) 651,944 333,314 (413) 332,901 2,102,811 Plant & equipment Computer equipment & software Motor vehicles Freehold Land and improvements 243,397 (120,577) 122,820 96,331 (86,354) 9,977 421,213 (171,892) 249,321 313,434 - 313,434 695,552 Total Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2020 Additions Disposals Depreciation expense Depreciation expense capitalised as deferred exploration Reversal of accumulated depreciation on disposal Balance at 30 June 2021 $ 122,820 1,040,951 (4,545) (469) (71,418) - 1,087,339 $ 9,977 34,173 - (10,142) (3,381) - 30,627 $ $ $ 249,321 528,703 (62,082) - (74,115) 10,117 651,944 313,434 695,552 19,881 1,623,708 - (414) - - (66,627) (11,025) (148,914) 10,117 332,901 2,102,811 Plant & equipment Computer equipment & software Motor vehicles Freehold Land and improvements Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2019 Additions Disposals Depreciation expense Depreciation expense capitalised as deferred exploration expenditure Reversal of accumulated depreciation on disposal Balance at 30 June 2020 $ 110,897 29,027 (2,000) (966) (14,624) 486 122,820 $ 20,377 2,454 - (9,641) (3,213) - 9,977 $ 260,425 33,206 - - (44,310) - $ 262,198 51,236 - - - - Total $ 653,897 115,923 (2,000) (10,607) (61,147) 486 249,321 313,434 695,552 25 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 The following useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation: Plant and equipment Computer equipment & software Motor vehicles 3 – 6 years 3 – 4 years 4 – 5 years Note 14 Deferred exploration and evaluation Balance at beginning of financial year Current year expenditure capitalised – mining exploration Exploration costs written-off Balance at end of financial year Comprising: Consolidated 2021 $ 9,475,144 2,931,595 - 2020 $ 8,536,188 938,956 - 12,406,739 9,475,144 - Deferred mining exploration expenditure 12,406,739 9,475,144 Ultimate recovery of deferred exploration and evaluation costs is dependent upon the success of Pre‐feasibility Studies, exploration and evaluation or sale or farm‐out of the exploration interests. A percentage of the CEO’s salary and associated costs are capitalised in line with the Company’s policy for capitalising costs directly relating to pre‐feasibility and exploration. Namely, the Company has four cost centres, Corporate, Pre‐feasibility, Research and Development and Exploration. Where identifiable, costs associated with the Pre‐feasibility and Exploration cost centres are capitalised. These costs are annually reviewed for impairment and a charge is made direct to the Income Statement of the Company when an impairment is identified. The Company still intends to continue activity on the remaining tenements under its control. Note 15 Other assets CURRENT Prepayments NON-CURRENT Bond security for exploration tenement licences Bond security for company credit cards Loan receivable Rental property bonds Note 16 Trade and other payables CURRENT Trade payables Sundry payables Terms and conditions relating to the above financial instruments: Trade creditors are non-interest bearing and are usually settled on 30 day terms. (i) (ii) Other creditors are non-interest bearing and have an average term of 30 days. Consolidated 2021 $ 47,751 47,751 99,710 5,000 - 1,560 106,270 Consolidated 2021 $ 417,200 289,903 707,103 2020 $ 26,709 26,709 89,556 5,000 10,750 869 106,175 2020 $ 152,877 79,415 232,292 26 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Note 17 Provisions CURRENT Short term employee benefits – annual leave NON-CURRENT Employee benefits – long service leave Note 18 Issued capital Ordinary shares Consolidated Balance at the beginning of the financial year Shares issued as consideration for tenements Private placement (October 2019) 1 for 20 share consolidation Private placement at $0.10 (January 2020) Private placement at $0.05 (April 2020) Private placement at $0.05 (May 2020) Private placement at $085 (10,800,000 shares issued 1 July 20200 Rights issue at $0.20 (August 2020) Rights Issue shortfall Placement at $0.20 (November 2021) Less transaction costs arising from issue of shares Balance at end of financial year Consolidated 2021 $ 2020 $ 111,503 83,774 15,503 127,006 10,218 93,992 2021 No $ 2020 No $ 74,959,107 25,891,124 1,011,376,136 23,919,997 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12,780,808 12,205,561 2,556,162 2,441,112 (366,895) 6,000,000 53,000,00 0 (1,016,857,029) 79) 5,400,000 4,240,000 1,000,000 10,800,00 0 - - - 30,000 318,000 - 540,000 212,000 50,000 918,000 - - (96,873) 99,945,476 $30,521,503 74,959,107 25,891,124 Terms and conditions of contributed equity Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as declared and, in the event of 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. The issued capital of the Company quoted on the ASX comprises 99,945,476 ordinary shares (2020: 74,959,107). Unlisted options Consolidated Balance at the beginning of the financial year Options issued to J Chirnside (December 2019) Options issued under share placement (January 2020) Options issued under share placement (June 2020) Options issued under right issue (August 2020) Options issued under right issue shortfall (November 2020) Options issued for services (November 2020) Options issued for services (December 2020) Options expired on 30 June 2021 Balance at end of financial year 2021 2020 No 9,070,000 - - - 12,780,808 12,205,561 500,000 1,000,000 (2,700,000) 32,856,369 No* 1,250,000 2,500,000 2,700,000 2,620,000 - - - - - 9,070,000 27 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 At the end of the financial year, there were 32,856,369 (2020: 9,070,000) unlisted options on issue Securities Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Expiry date Number Exercise price (cents) Escrow period 28 March 2022 5 May 2022 5 May 2022 30 June 2022 30 June 2022 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 2,620,000 26,486,369 40 30 40 8 30 - - - - - Performance Rights At the end of the financial year, there were 3,400,000 (2020: nil) performance rights on issue Grant date Number Expiry date Vesting Date Exercise price Performance condition 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 Balance at end of financial year 850,000 850,000 850,000 850,000 3,400,000 Note 19 Expenditure commitments 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 31/12/20 31/12/21 15/9/23 31/12/23 $nil $nil $nil $nil 2000 metres of drilling before 31/12/2020 8000 metres drilling before 31/12/2021 60 cent share price for 15 days prior to 15/09/2023 30,000 metres drilling before 31/12/2023 Exploration expenditure Under the terms of the exploration tenement licences, the Group has a commitment to meet a minimum expenditure requirement in order to keep its rights current. The minimum expenditure requirement is not recognised as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position of the Group as the Group may relinquish its rights to a particular tenement thereby removing the requirement to meet the minimum expenditure requirement. Not longer than 1 year Between 1 and 5 years Longer than 5 years Operating leases The Group has a commercial lease on a property, this lease expires in six months. Note 20 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets Consolidated 2021 $ 1,468,487 8,899,739 19,643,585 30,011,811 2020 $ 315,017 308,260 - 623,277 The company establishes an accrued liability for claims when it determines that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Accruals will be adjusted from time to time, as appropriate, in the light of additional information. Under tenement licence conditions in Victoria the Group is required to rehabilitate each licence area to its original state subsequent to any exploration work. Rehabilitation costs are estimated not to exceed $81,000 (2020: $60,000) The Company and a wholly-owned subsidiary, Dart Resources Pty Ltd, have entered into a deed of cross guarantee under which the Company and its subsidiary guarantee the debts of each other. No contingent assets existed at the reporting date. 28 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Note 21 Operating segments The Group’s activities consist of base metal and gold exploration currently in one geographic region of north-east Victoria. There are no other significant classes of business, either singularly or in aggregate. Internal monthly management reports are provided to the Group’s Directors that consolidate operations in one segment. Therefore, the Group’s activities are classed as one business segment and as a result operating and financial information are not separately disclosed in this note. Note 22 Cash-flow information a) Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with profit after income tax Profit/(loss) after income tax Non- cash flows in profit/(loss) Depreciation Share based payments Loss on sale of assets Changes in assets and liabilities (Increase)/Decrease in receivables (Increase)/Decrease in other assets Increase/(Decrease) in trade payables and accruals Increase/(Decrease) in provisions Cash flow from operations b) Reconciliation of cash Cash balance comprises: Cash on hand and at call c) Financing facility The Group has no available finance facilities at balance date. d) Non-cash financing and investing activities There were no non-cash financing or investing activities during the financial year. Note 23 Share-based payments Executive options Share-based options granted during or held at the end of the current reporting year. Grantee Number Grant date Expiry date J Chirnside J Chirnside 1,250,000 1,250,000 6 Dec 2019 6 Dec 2019 5 May 2022 5 May 2022 Consolidated 2021 $ 2020 $ (790,839) (552,450) 11,025 180,093 6,151 (52,821) (500) (1,505) 3,734 644,662 10,121 117,500 24,237 (5,132) 39,905 2,989 (362,830) 1,099,386 1,099,386 890,086 890,086 Exercise price (cents) Fair value at grant date (cents) Vesting date 30 40 5.2 4.2 6 Dec 2019 6 Dec 2019 29 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Executive Performance Rights Share-based rights granted during or held at the end of the current reporting year. Executive Number Grant date Expiry date Exercise price J Chirnside J Chirnside J Chirnside J Chirnside L Robinson L Robinson L Robinson L Robinson 725,000 725,000 725,000 725,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2021 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 11 Feb 2024 nil nil nil nil nil nil nil nil Fair value at grant date (cents) 18 18 10 18 18 18 10 18 Performance condition 2000 metres of drilling before 31/12/2020 8000 metres drilling before 31/12/2021 60 cent share price for 15 days prior to 15/09/2023 30,000 metres drilling before 31/12/2023 2000 metres drilling before 31/12/2020 8000 metres drilling before 31/12/2021 60 cent share price for 15 days prior to 15/09/2023 30,000 metres drilling before 31/12/2023 Vesting Date 31/12/20 31/12/21 15/9/23 31/12/23 31/12/20 31/12/21 15/9/23 31/12/23 These options and incentive rights are not quoted, not transferrable and may be exercised at any time after vesting date. Other Options Grant date Number Vesting date Expiry date 28 Mar 2019 12 Nov 2020 23 Dec 2020 1,250,000 500,000 1,000,000 28 Mar 2019 12 Nov 2020 23 Dec 2020 28 Mar 2022 30 Sept 2022 30 Sept 2022 Movements in share-based payments 2021 Exercise price (cents) Fair value at grant date (cents) 6 6.2 6.5 40 30 30 2020 Balance at beginning of year Granted Expired Balance at end of year Exercisable at end of year Number Weighted average exercise price Number Weighted average exercise price (cents) (cents) 3,750,000 4,900,000 - 8,650,000 8,650,000 37 9 - 21 21 1,250,000 2,500,000 - 3,750,000 3,750,000 40 35 37 37 Options are priced using a Black-Scholes model. Where relevant, the expected life used in the model has been adjusted based on management’s best estimate for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions. Expected volatility is based on the historical share price volatility of the Company over the reporting period. Note 24 Events after the reporting period No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year that have significantly affected or may have a significant effect on the financial operations of the Group, the financial performance of those operations or the financial position of the Group in the subsequent financial year. Note 25 Related party transactions Key Management Personnel Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any Director (executive or otherwise) of the entity are considered Key Management Personnel (refer Note 7). Other related parties Other related parties include entities controlled by the ultimate parent entity and entities over which key management personnel have joint control. Transactions with related parties Transactions with related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated. There were no related party transactions. 30 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Note 26 Financial risk management The Group’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, receivables and trade and other payables. The totals of each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB9 as detailed in the accounting policies to these financial statements are as follows: Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Other receivables Other non-current receivables Total financial assets Financial liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised costs - trade and other payables Total financial liabilities Consolidated 2021 $ 1,099,386 75,407 106,270 1,281,063 707,104 707,104 2020 $ 890,086 22,740 106,174 1,019,000 232,292 232,292 Specific financial risk exposures and Management The main risks the Group is exposed to through its financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk consisting of interest rate risk and foreign currency risk. There have been no substantive changes in the types of risks the Group is exposed to, how these risks arise, or the Board’s objectives, policies and processes for managing or measuring the risks from the previous period. Credit risk Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group. The Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. The Group’s exposure to credit risks are continuously monitored and controlled by counterparty limits that are reviewed and approved by the management on a regular basis. The Group does not have any significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any group of counterparties having similar characteristics. The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited as the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies. The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements, net of any allowances for losses, represent the Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk. Liquidity risk Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, who have built an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the management of the Group’s short, medium and long term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves and banking facilities by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and matching profiles of financial assets and liabilities. The following table details the Group’s remaining contractual maturity for its financial liabilities and financial assets Within 1 year 1 to 5 years Over 5 years Total 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Consolidated Financial liabilities due for payment Trade and other payable 707,104 232,292 Total contractual outflows 707,104 232,292 - - - - - - Financial assets cash flow realisable Cash and cash equivalents Loans and other receivables 1,099,386 890,086 - - 106,270 106,174 Other non-interest bearing receivables 75,407 22,740 - Total anticipated inflows 1,174,793 912,826 106,270 106,174 Net (outflow)/inflow on financial instruments 467,689 680,534 106,270 106,174 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 707,104 232,292 707,104 232,292 1,099,386 890,086 106,270 106,174 75,407 22,740 1,281,063 1,019,000 573,959 786,708 31 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Market risk Interest rate risk The Group’s exposure to market risk primarily consist of financial risks associated with changes in interest rates as detailed below. As the level of risk is low, the Group does not use any derivatives to hedge its exposure. Market risks are managed through cash flow forecasts and sensitivity analysis on a regular basis. The Group is exposed to interest rate risks as it holds funds at both fixed and variable interest rates. The risk is managed through the use of cash flow forecasts supplemented by sensitivity analysis. The Group currently holds no amounts of borrowed funds. Interest rate sensitivity analysis A sensitivity analysis has been determined based on the exposure to interest rates at reporting date with the stipulated change taking place at the beginning of the interest rate risk internally to key financial year and held constant throughout the reporting period. A 50-basis point increase or decrease is used when reporting management personnel and represents management’s assessment of the possible change in interest rates. Year ended 30 June 2021 +/- 0.5% in interest rates Year ended 30 June 2020 +/- 0.5% in interest rates Consolidated Profit $ 5,497 4,450 Equity $ 5,497 4,450 There have been no changes in any methods or assumptions used to prepare the above analysis from the previous year. Fair value The Directors consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at cost less any accumulated impairments in the statements approximates their fair values. financial The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows: • Holdings in unlisted shares are measured at cost less any impairments. The directors consider that no other measure could be used reliably; • Other financial assets and financial liabilities are determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models. Fair value estimation The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities are presented in the following table and can be compared to their carrying amounts as presented in the Statement of Financial Position. Fair value is the amount at which an asset could be exchanged, or a liability settled between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. Fair values derived may be based on information that is estimated or subject to judgment, where changes in assumptions may have a material impact on the amounts estimated. Areas of judgment and the assumptions have been detailed below. Where possible, valuation information used to calculate fair value is extracted from the market, with more reliable information available from markets that are actively traded. In this regard, fair values for listed securities are obtained from quoted market bid prices. Where securities are unlisted and no market quotes are available, fair value is obtained using discounted cash flow analysis and other valuation techniques commonly used by market participants. Differences between fair values and carrying amounts of financial instruments with fixed interest rates are due to the change in discount rates being applied by the market since their initial recognition by the Group. Most of these instruments, which are carried at amortised cost (i.e. term receivables, held-to-maturity assets), are to be held until maturity and therefore the fair value figures calculated bear little relevance to the Group. Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Loans and other receivables Other non-interest bearing receivables Total financial assets Financial liabilities Trade and other payables Total financial liabilities 2021 2020 Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value 1,099,386 106,270 75,407 1,281,063 705,647 705,647 1,099,386 106,270 75,407 1,281,063 705,647 705,647 890,086 106,175 22,740 890,086 106,175 22,740 1,019,000 1,019,000 232,292 232,292 232,292 232,292 The fair values disclosed in the above table have been determined based on the following methodologies: Cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables are short-term instruments in nature whose carrying amount is equivalent to fair value. Trade and other payables excludes amounts provided for annual leave, which is outside the scope of AASB9. 32 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the financial year ended 30 June 2021 Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value The financial instruments recognised at fair value in the Statement of Financial position have been analysed and classified using a fair value hierarchy reflecting the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following levels: - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) - inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) (Level 2); and - inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3). Consolidated 2021 Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Cash on hand and fixed interest deposits 2020 Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Cash on hand and fixed interest deposits Note 27 Reserves Level 1 $ Level 2 $ Level 3 $ Total $ - - 1,099,386 890,086 - - 1,099,386 890,086 Equity - settled benefits reserve The equity-settled benefits reserve is used to recognise the fair value options issued to Directors, employees and third parties. Balance at beginning of financial year Share-based payment Share-based payments reclassified Balance at end of financial year Note 28 Company details Registered office of the Company: Level 6, 412 Collins Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 Principal place of business: Unit 10, 204 Melbourne Road Wodonga, Victoria 3690 Share Registry: Automic Pty Ltd Level 5, 126 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: +61 1300 288 664 Consolidated 2021 $ 192,500 274,593 - 2020 $ 75,000 117,500 - 467,093 192,500 33 Directors’ Declaration ln accordance with a resolution of the directors of Dart Mining NL, the Directors of the Company declare that: 1 the financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 12 to 33, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: (a) comply with Accounting Standards which, as stated in accounting policy note 2 to the financial statements, constitutes compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (lFRS); and (b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the consolidated group: 2 in the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; 3 the directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer The Company and a wholly‐owned subsidiary, Dart Resources Pty Ltd, have entered into a deed of cross guarantee under which the Company and subsidiary guarantee the debts of each other. its At the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the companies which are party to this deed of cross guarantee will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become subject to, by virtue of the deed. _____________________ James Chirnside Chairman _____________________ Luke Robinson Director Melbourne Date : 30 September 2021 34 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DART MINING NL Report on the Financial Report Opinion We have audited the financial report of DART Mining NL, (the Company and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its financial performance for the year ended on that date; (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and (iii) complying with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 2. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 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. 35 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DART MINING NL Key Audit Matters (continued) Key audit matter How our audit addressed the key audit matter 1) Carrying value of Deferred Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure Refer to Note 14 ($12,406,739) Deferred Exploration and Evaluation expenditure of $12,406,739 relate to costs incurred in relation to the various tenements less impairment. For the financial year ended 30 June 2021, the Directors have performed an assessment for impairment and have determined that no further write off or impairment is required. The auditor’s procedures included:   Evaluated the Group’s accounting policy to recognise capitalised exploration costs using the prescribed accounting policy disclosure; Obtaining a copy of the Director’s assessment of the $12,406,739 carrying value of total deferred exploration and evaluation expenditure with a review of the assertions made in the assessment undertaken.  Discussing with Directors the existence of any potential impairment indicators, including if: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. the period for which the entity has the right to explore in the specific area has expired during the period or will expire in the near future, and is not expected to be renewed; substantive expenditure on further exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in the specific area is neither 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 entity has decided to discontinue such activities in the specific area; significant changes with an adverse effect on the entity have taken place during the period, or will the take place the near technological, market, economic or legal environment in which the entity operates or in the market to which an asset is dedicated; the carrying amount of the net assets of the entity is more than its market capitalisation; and evidence is available of obsolescence or physical damage of an asset. future, in in 36 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DART MINING NL Other Information The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021 but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The Directors are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process. Auditor’s Responsibility 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 at: https://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our auditor’s report. 37 38 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DART MINING NL Report on the Remuneration Report Opinion on the Remuneration Report We have audited the Remuneration Report included in included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2021. In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of DART Mining NL, for the year ended 30 June 2021, 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. MORROWS AUDIT PTY LTD I.L. JENKINSDirector Melbourne: 30 September 2021 Auditor’s Report ASX Additional Information Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in this report is as follows. The information is current as at 8 September 2021. Twenty largest shareholders Rank Name of holder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED KNIGHT61 INVESTMENTS PTY LTD MR P A K NAYLOR & MRS A NAYLOR KALAN SEVEN PTY LTD JASH PTY LIMITED G W HOLDINGS PTY LTD RUSSELL SIMPSON MR SHENGPEI CHEN HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED IRSF PTY LIMITED BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD SIX SIS LTD FORTUNE66 INVESTMENTS PTY LTD CE 61 INVESTMENTS PTY LTD MR BRUCE WILLIAM MCLENNAN R D & K A MCGAVIN PTY LTD SPECIALISED ALLOYS SERVICES PTY LTD ZONIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD MR PAUL DOMINIC FERGUSON MR DUANE LAWRENCE HICKS LEUCHTER ENTERPRISES PTY LTD BLUESTAR MANAGEMENT PTY LTD TOTAL TOTAL ISSUED CAPITAL No. of ordinary shares held Issued Capital % 15,557,459 15.57% 6,450,000 6.45% 4,610,000 4.61% 4,174,387 4.18% 3,333,333 3.34% 3,133,333 3.14% 2,663,785 2.67% 2,350,000 2.35% 2,246,557 2.25% 1,600,000 1.60% 1,226,211 1.23% 1,091,320 1.09% 999,000 1.00% 908,650 0.91% 856,750 0.86% 800,000 0.80% 800,000 0.80% 765,341 0.77% 750,763 0.75% 730,000 0.73% 700,000 0.70% 55,746,889 55.78% 99,945,476 100.00% Substantial Shareholders Substantial shareholders as advised to the Company are set out below: Name CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED KNIGHT61 INVESTMENTS PTY LTD No. of Ordinary Shares Percentage of Issued Capital 15,557,459 6,450,000 15.57% 6.45% 39 Auditor’s Report ASX Additional Information Distribution of member holdings Size of holding 1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 and over Total Holders Ordinary shares No of holders No of shares 488 525 235 458 120 1,846 212,944 1,508,598 1,772,110 16,121,983 80,329,841 99,945,476 The number of security investors holding less than a marketable parcel of securities is 909 with a combined total of 1,223,238 securities. Voting Rights All shares carry one vote per share without restriction. Tenement schedule Tenement Number Name Tenement Type MIN006619 Mt View 2 Mining License Exploration Licence Exploration Licence Exploration Licence Exploration Licence Exploration Licence Exploration Licence Exploration Licence Exploration Licence Mitta Mitta4 Rushworth4 Empress Eskdale3 Mt Creek Buckland Union4 Wangara EL5315 EL006016 EL006277 EL006300 EL006486 EL006861 EL007007 EL006994 EL007008 EL006764 EL006865 Buckland West Exploration Licence Cravensville Exploration Licence Dart EL006866 Cudgewa EL (Application) EL (Application) EL007099 Sandy Creek EL (Application) EL007170 Berringama EL007430 Buchan EL007435 Goonerah EL007425 Deddick EL007428 Boebuck EL007426 Walwa EL (Application) EL (Application) EL (Application) EL (Application) EL (Application) EL (Application) Area (km2) Unless specified 224 Ha 172 60 165 183 190 414 3 142 344 170 567 508 437 27 546 587 341 355 499 RL006615 Fairley’s2 Retention License RL006616 Unicorn1&2 Retention License 340 Ha 23,243 Ha Interest Location 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% NE Victoria NE Victoria Central Victoria NE Victoria NE Victoria NE Victoria NE Victoria Central Victoria Central Victoria NE Victoria NE Victoria NE Victoria NE Victoria NE Victoria NE Victoria Gippsland Gippsland Gippsland NE Victoria NE Victoria NE Victoria NE Victoria 40

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