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ELEMENTOS LIMITED 

ABN 49 138 468 756 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 
30 JUNE 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Contents 

Cautionary Statements 

Corporate Information 

Review of Operations 

Interests in Tenements (and Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement) 

Director’s Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Shareholder Information 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the 
Year Ended 30 June 2017 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2017 

Consolidated Statement of Changes In Equity for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

Director’s Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Cautionary Statements 

Forward-looking statements 

This  document  may  contain  certain  forward-looking  statements.  Such  statements  are  only  predictions, 
based  on  certain  assumptions  and  involve  known  and  unknown  risks,  uncertainties  and  other  factors, 
many of which are beyond the company’s control. Actual events or results may differ materially from the 
events or results expected or implied in any forward-looking statement.  

The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation, warranty or prediction with 
respect to the accuracy of the underlying assumptions or that any forward-looking statements will be or 
are likely to be fulfilled.  

Elementos  undertakes  no  obligation  to  update  any  forward-looking  statement  to  reflect  events  or 
circumstances after the date of this document (subject to securities exchange disclosure requirements).   
The information in this document does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or particular 
needs of any person or organisation. Nothing contained in this document constitutes investment,  legal, 
tax or other advice. 

Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 

Elementos  confirms  that  Mineral  Resource  and  Ore  Reserve  estimates  used  in  this  document  were 
estimated,  reported  and  reviewed  in  accordance  with  the  guidelines  of  the  Australian  Code  for  the 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code) 2012 edition.  

Elementos confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Mineral 
Resource or Ore Reserve information included in the following announcements: 

 

 

 

 

“Cleveland Open Pit - High-Grade Mineral Resource Defined” announced on 3 March 2015; 

“Cleveland Tailings Ore Reserve” released on the 3 August 2015; 

“Cleveland Open Pit study adds $21m to cash flow” released on 20 August 2015; and 

 “Underground study doubles life of Tasmanian mine and adds $90 in pre-tax cash” released on 1  
September 2015 

The  Company  also  confirms  that  all  material  assumptions  and  technical  parameters  underpinning  the 
estimates in the Cleveland Mineral  Resources and  Reserves continue  to apply and have  not materially 
changed.  Elementos  also confirms  the  form  and  context  in  which  the  Competent  Person’s  findings  are 
presented have not been materially modified from the dates of the announcements. 

A separate Competent Person sign-off for the  Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement is 
set out in the Interests in Tenements section of this report. 

Scoping study results and mining inventories 

The  scoping  studies  referred  to  in  this  document  are  based  on  a  low-level  technical  and  economic 
assessment,  which  are  insufficient  to  support  estimation of  Ore  Reserves,  or  to  provide  assurance  of  an 
economic  development  case  at  this  stage,  or  to  provide  certainty  that  the  conclusions  of  the  scoping 
studies will be realised.  

Elementos advises that the scoping study results are partly drawn from Inferred Resources. There is a low 
level of geological confidence associated with Inferred Mineral Resources and there is no certainty that 
further  exploration  work  will  result  in  the  conversion  of  Inferred  Mineral  Resources  to  Indicated  Mineral 
Resources or that the production target itself will be realised. 

The term “mining inventory” is used to describe Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource within the mine 
design. Whereas an Ore Reserve, as defined by the JORC code (2012 Edition), must be based on a study 
at  pre-feasibility  study  level  or  better  and  must  not  include  Inferred Mineral  Resources.  As  such,  no  Ore 
Reserve can be publicly declared on the basis of these scoping studies. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Corporate Information 

Directors and Company Secretary 
Mr Andy Greig (Non-executive Chairman) 
Mr Christopher Dunks (Executive Director) 
Mr Calvin Treacy (Non-executive Director) 
Mr Corey Nolan (Non-executive Director, Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee) 
Mr Duncan Cornish (Company Secretary) 

Head Office and Registered Office 
Elementos Limited 
Level 10, 110 Market Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000 
Tel: +61 7 3212 6299 
Fax: +61 7 3212 6250 
www.elementos.com.au  

Auditors 
BDO Audit Pty Ltd 
Level 10, 12 Creek Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000 
Tel: +61 7 3237 5999 
Fax: +61 7 3221 9227 
www.bdo.com.au 

Share Registry 
Boardroom Pty Limited 
Level 12, 225 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Tel: 1300 737 760 
Fax: 1300 653 459 
www.boardroomlimited.com.au 

Stock Exchange Listing 
Australian Securities Exchange Ltd 
ASX Code: ELT 

Australian Business Number 
49 138 468 756 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Review of Operations 

The Elementos board and management team are very pleased to be issuing this Annual Report to 
our Shareholders.  The year was about setting the development foundations for the Cleveland Project 
over the next 24 months.  

During the year, and subsequent to the completion of the financial year, the Company completed 
a significant capital raising to fund growth activities. The new funding is being invested  in a drilling 
programme  that  is  targeting  an  expansion  of  the  Cleveland  open  pit  mineral  resource  and  the 
completion of a metallurgical testing programme. 

It is an exciting time to be involved in the global tin industry.  The LME tin price is strong, new supply is 
constrained by the lack of new development capital, tin’s critical involvement in the explosion of the 
global energy storage industry is growing, and this helps to put a floor under the tin price. 

It’s an exciting time to be a Shareholder of Elementos.  The Cleveland project is one of the highest 
grade,  hard-rock,  open  pit,  tin  projects  in  Australia,  and  one  of  the  most  advanced  projects  in 
development across the global tin market.   The Tasmanian Government and local communities are 
very supportive of the project. Furthermore, the board and management team have the expertise 
and experience to bring this project into production.  

Planned  exploration  and  development  activities  for  the  Cleveland  project  this  year  are  outlined 
below. 

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 

A  review  of  the  Company’s  development  strategy 
was  carried  out  in  the  first  quarter  of  the  reporting 
period. The review resulted in the development of a 
new strategy for the Company moving forward.  

The  new  strategy  aims  to  expand  the  size  of  the 
open-pit mineral resource through a diamond drilling 
program  targeting  infill,  strike  and  depth  extensions 
to the current 800,000 tonnes at 0.81% Tin and 0.27% 
Copper  open-pit 
Indicated  Mineral  Resource 
estimate  (ASX  announcement  03  March  2015)  and 
through  an  exploration  programme  investigating 
potential  mineralisation  beyond  the  current  known 
resource boundaries.  

The  Company  also  commenced  an  enhanced 
targeting 
metallurgical 
improved  tin  recoveries  and  concentrate  grades 
from the hard-rock and tailings resources. 

test  work  programme 

Figure 1. Cleveland Project Location 

The new development strategy has the potential to significantly de-risk a future project development, 
and significantly enhance the economics of the projects by: 

  Drawing on a larger, open-cut tin-copper mineral resource; 
 
  Creating  a  longer  mine  life  project  with  higher-grade  ore  from  the  open-cut  mineral 

Improved cash flows from potentially higher metallurgical recoveries; 

resources; 

  Early cash flow potential through simple, open-cut mining techniques; 
 

Lowering  the  forecast  mine  dilution  and  ore  losses  through  the  design  of  one  open-cut 
operation; and 

  Compared to the underground operations, creating a lower risk profile to finance the project. 

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Review of Operations 

MINERALS PROCESSING AND TESTWORK 

The Company has commenced a metallurgical test work programme that is targeting increased tin 
recoveries from both the hard rock and tailings resources in two phases of testing.  The initial phase 
of the enhanced metallurgical test work programme is nearing completion.    

A 150kg bulk sample was collected from the two tailings dams at Cleveland for metallurgical test 
work. Initial processing of the samples has been carried out at the ALS laboratory in Burnie. The test 
work  included  initial  sulphide  flotation  followed  by  gravity  processing  and  tin  flotation,  utilising 
conventional technology to produce a tin concentrate.   

The  second  phase  of  the  enhanced  metallurgical  test  work  programme  was  delayed  until  the 
company completed a capital raising in July 2017. The test work programme has re-commenced 
following the successful capital raising.  

EXPLORATION 

Ground Magnetics 

The initial phase of the exploration strategy designed to increase open cut resources at Cleveland 
involved the construction of a 30m line spaced grid over an area centred on the historical workings, 
and the completion of a ground magnetic survey over the grid. The narrow line spacing was used to 
maximise  the  potential  to  collect  high  resolution  data  from  near  surface  features.  The  ground 
magnetic survey was carried out over 33 line kilometres of grid.  

The ground magnetic survey was completed by ModernMag, an Australian company with extensive 
local  and  international  experience.  The  collection  of  high  resolution  magnetic  data  will  assist  in 
accurate targeting for the proposed shallow diamond drilling programme.   

The tin mineralisation at Cleveland occurs predominantly as cassiterite within a replacement sulphide 
orebody  hosted  by  a  carbonate  rich  sedimentary  sequence.  The  sulphide  mineralisation  is 
predominantly pyrrhotite, which is magnetic. 

The ground magnetic data has been processed to highlight and better define magnetic responses, 
controlling  structures  and  lithological  variations.  The  enhanced  magnetic  images  have  been 
combined with pre-existing geological data to generate a number of new exploration targets. Work 
subsequent to the reporting period has involved the 3D modelling of the ground magnetic anomalies 
to more accurately determine the orientation of the anomalies and assist in the design of drill holes 
to test these anomalies. 

Diamond Drilling 

An initial 16 hole diamond drilling programme was commenced subsequent to the reporting period. 
The  initial  diamond  drilling  programme  is  designed  to  test  infill,  near  surface  and  potential  depth 
extensions to the known open-cut mineral resources. The 16 hole programme commenced in August 
2017 following the approval by Mineral Resources Tasmania. 

A  second  phase  diamond  drilling  programme  is  planned  to  test  the  ground  magnetic  anomalies 
outlined  in  the  Figure  below  (in  the  blue  circles)..These  anomalies  represent  targets  outside  the 
existing  mineral  resource  areas.  Additional  3D  modelling  is  underway  to  better  define  these  drill 
targets. 

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Review of Operations 

                Figure 2. Processed magnetic data showing magnetic anomalies 
                               and the initial 16 hole diamond drilling plan 

Other Projects 

Selwyn 

The Company relinquished the three  remaining tenements at the Selwyn Range copper project in 
the Mt Isa district during the reporting period. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Interests in Tenements  
(and Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement) 

Elementos Limited held the following interests in tenements as at the date of this report:   

Tenement Name 

Tenement 
Number 

Area (Hectares) 

Elementos Interest 

Cleveland 

EL7/2005 

5,993 

100% 

Location of 
Tenements 

Tasmania 

A summary of the Group’s annual review of its ore reserves and mineral resources of its Cleveland 
project located in Tasmania at 30 June 2017 compared to 30 June 2016 is set out below. 

Open Pit Tin-Copper Mineral Resource (at 0.35% Sn cut-off) 
NOTE:  this  Open  Pit  Tin-Copper  Mineral  Resource  is  a  sub-set  of  the  Total  Tin-Copper  Mineral 
Resource noted above 

30 June 2016 and 30 June 2017 – unchanged 

Category 

Tonnage 

Sn Grade 

Contained Sn  Cu Grade 

Contained Cu  

Indicated 

0.8 Mt 

Inferred 

0.01 Mt 

0.81% 

0.99% 

6,500t 

140t 

0.27 

0.34 

2,300t 

50t 

Table subject to rounding errors; Sn = tin, Cu = copper 

Total Tin-Copper Mineral Resource (at 0.35% Sn cut-off)  

30 June 2016 and 30 June 2017 – unchanged 

Category 

Tonnage 

Sn Grade 

Contained Sn 

Cu Grade 

Contained Cu 

Indicated 

Inferred 

5.0 Mt 

2.4 Mt 

0.69% 

0.56% 

34,500t 

13,700t 

0.28% 

0.19% 

14,000t 

4,600t 

Table subject to rounding errors; Sn = tin, Cu = copper 

Underground Tungsten Mineral Resource (at 0.20% WO3 cut-off) 1 

30 June 2016 and 30 June 2017 – unchanged 

Category 

Inferred 

Tonnage 

4 Mt 

Table subject to rounding errors; WO3 = tungsten oxide 

Tailings Ore Reserve (at 0% Sn cut-off) 2 

30 June 2016 and 30 June 2017 – unchanged 

WO3 Grade 

0.30% 

Category 

Tonnage 

Sn Grade 

Contained Sn  Cu Grade 

Contained Cu 

Probable  

3.7 Mt 

0.29% 

11,000t 

0.13% 

5,000t 

Table subject to rounding errors; Sn = tin, Cu = copper 

1 This information was prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2004. It has not been updated since to comply 
with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported. 
2 Announced per the JORC Code 2012 on 3 August 2015 “Cleveland Tailings Ore Reserve” 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Interests in Tenements  
(and Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement) 

The Group confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data (since 30 June 2017) that 
materially affects the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves set out above. 

The Group regularly reviews its Mineral Resources and Reserves to assess their reasonableness, 
engaging suitably qualified competent person/s where required. A summary of the governance 
and controls applicable to the Group’s Mineral Resources and Reserves processes is as follows: 

  Review and validation of drilling and sampling methodology and data spacing, geological 

logging, data collection and storage, sampling and analytical quality control; 

  Geological  interpretation  —  review  of  known  and  interpreted  structure,  lithology  and 

weathering controls; 

  Estimation  methodology  —  relevant  to  mineralisation  style  and  proposed  mining 

methodology; 

  Comparison  of  estimation  results  with  previous  mineral  resource  models,  and  with  results 

using alternate modelling methodologies; 

  Visual validation of block model against raw composite data; and 

  Peer review by senior company personnel and independent consultants as required. 

This Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement: 

 

is based on, and fairly represents, information and supportng documentation prepared by 
the competent person (referred to on page 2); and  

  has  been  approved  by  Mr  Chris  Creagh  who  is  a  Member  of  the  Australasian  Institute  of 
Mining  and  Metallurgy  and  is  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Elementos  Ltd.  Mr  Creagh  is 
qualified geologist with sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation 
and  type  of  deposit  under  consideration  and  to  the  activity  which  he  is  undertaking,  to 
qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for 
Reporting  of  Exploration  Results,  Mineral  Resources  and  Ore  Reserves”.  Mr  Creagh  has 
approved the Annual Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement in the form and context 
in which it appears in this Annual Report. 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Director’s Report 

The directors submit their report on the consolidated entity (“Group”) consisting of Elementos Limited 
and the entities it controlled at the end of, and during, the financial year ended 30 June 2017. 

Directors 

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

Mr Andy Greig 
Mr Chris Dunks  
Mr Corey Nolan 
Mr Calvin Treacy 

Information on Directors 

The  board  has  a  strong  combination  of  technical,  managerial  and  capital  markets  experience. 
Expertise and experience includes  operating and mineral exploration in Australia. The names and 
qualifications of the current directors are summarised as follows: 

Andy Greig 
Non- Executive Chairman 

Mr Greig (GDipBus (Monash); Fellow, ATSE) recently retired from a 35 year career with Bechtel Group, 
Inc., the globally renowned engineering, construction and project management company. Mr Greig 
was a director of Bechtel Group, Inc., and for 13 years through 2014 the President of its Mining and 
Metals Global Business Unit. 

Mr  Greig  has  deep  experience  in  the  engineering  and  construction  of  large  mining  and  minerals 
processing projects around the world. He is a business graduate of Monash University, and a Fellow 
of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. 

Mr Greig has not held any other (ASX listed) directorships in the last three years. 

Chris Dunks 
Executive Director 

Mr  Dunks  (BEng  (Mech),  GAICD)  is  currently  the  Managing  Director  of  Synergen  Met  Pty  Ltd,  a 
Brisbane-based company that is commercialising novel minerals processing technology.   

Mr  Dunks  was  a  Founder  and  Managing  Director  of  Rockwell  Minerals  Pty  Ltd,  the  company  that 
merged  with  Elementos  in  2013,  and  negotiated  the  original  deal  to  purchase  the  Cleveland 
Project.   Mr  Dunks’s  experience  over  the  last  20  years  has  been  dominated  by  working  on  major 
minerals processing, refining and power projects both in Australia and the USA.   

Mr Dunks’s experience has been in mechanical design, construction management and supervision, 
project  controls,  project  management,  contract  negotiation,  business  development  and  new 
technology commercialisation.  He has worked extensively with Bechtel, Worley Parsons, SNC Lavalin 
and Jacobs (Aker Kvaerner). 

Mr  Dunks  was  originally  appointed  as  a  Non-Executive  Director  of  Elementos  in  November  2015. 
Following the resignation of the Company’s CEO in July 2016, Mr Dunks is continuing the Company’s 
permitting and partnering process in an Executive Director capacity.  

Mr Dunks is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. 

Mr Dunks has not held any other (ASX listed) directorships in the last three years. 

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Director’s Report 

Corey Nolan 
Non-executive Director 

Mr Nolan (BCom, MMEE, Graduate of AICD) has twenty years of diverse experience in the resources 
sector.  This  has  included  experience  in  mining  operations,  global  resource  evaluation,  and  the 
financing and development of new opportunities in Australia, South Africa, Asia and South America. 

Mr Nolan is a qualified mineral economist. He has held specialist roles as an equities  analyst in the 
mining and natural resources sector of stock broking firms Morgan Stanley and Wilson HTM. During 
this period, he undertook detailed coverage of the Australian and global resources sector including 
the commodities market. 

Mr Nolan has been a Director at PWC in the corporate finance and valuations practice, specialising 
in resources industry valuations for Australian and global resources firms. 

Mr Nolan is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. 

During the past three years, Mr Nolan has also served as a director of ASX listed company Leyshon 
Resources Limited (14 February 2014 to current). 

Calvin Treacy  
Non-executive Director 

Mr  Treacy  (BEng,  MBA,  MAICD)  has  over  twenty  years  senior  management  experience  in  mining, 
mining  technology  and  manufacturing.  He  has  a  strong  track  record  of  founding  and  growing 
companies, and brings a wealth of experience in the areas of strategic planning and capital raising. 
Mr  Treacy  is  a  qualified  Mechanical  Engineer  and  holds  a  Masters  of  Business  Administration,  with 
extensive experience across a range of industries and positions. 

Mr Treacy has worked in a range of roles including Non-executive Director, Chief Executive Officer, 
Chief Operating Officer and Production Manager, providing a blend of experience from hands-on 
management through to executive oversight and strategic management. 

Mr Treacy is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. 

Mr Treacy has not held any other (ASX listed) directorships in the last three years. 

Company Secretary 

Duncan Cornish held the position of Company Secretary during the financial year and up to the date 
of this report. Mr Cornish is a Chartered Accountant with significant experience as public company 
CFO and Secretary, focused on junior resource companies, as well as financial, administration and 
governance. 

Mr Cornish is an accomplished and highly efficient corporate administrator and manager. Duncan 
has more than 20 years’ experience in the accountancy profession both in England and Australia, 
mainly with the accountancy firms Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers. 

He has extensive experience in all aspects of company financial reporting, corporate regulatory and 
governance  areas,  business  acquisition  and  disposal  due  diligence,  capital  raising  and  company 
listings  and  company  secretarial  responsibilities,  and  serves  as  corporate  secretary  and  chief 
financial officer of several Australian and Canadian public companies. 

Mr. Cornish holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and is a member of the  Australian Institute of 
Chartered Accountants. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Director’s Report 

Interests in Securities 

As  at  the  date  of  this  report,  the  interests  of  each  director  in  shares  and  options  issued  by  the 
Company are shown in the table below: 

Directors 

Shares 

Unlisted Options 

Unlisted Options 

(2.965c @ 20-Mar-18) 

(0.6c @ 30-Jun-18) 

A. Greig 

C. Dunks 

C. Nolan 

C. Treacy 

Principal Activities 

272,226,820 

19,687,505 

4,737,486 

28,000,004 

- 

- 

- 

6,200,000 

- 

3,937,501 

884,086 

1,150,000 

The principal activity of the Group during the year was project development in Australia. The Group 
is developing the Cleveland tin-copper-tungsten Project through a staged, low-capital development 
strategy, which minimises upfront capital, with cash flow funding future stages. This ensures maximum 
benefit from capital expenditure, delivering optimal value to shareholders. 

Operating Results 

The Group’s operating loss for the financial year, after applicable income tax was $769,493 (2016: 
$1,757,780).  

Dividends Paid or Recommended 

There were no dividends paid or recommended during the financial year. 

Review of Operations 

Information on the operations of the Group during the financial year and up to the date of this 
report is set out separately in the Annual Report under Review of Operations. 

Review of Financial Condition 

Capital Structure 

At 30 June 2016, the Company had 767,479,642 ordinary shares and 43,850,000 unlisted options on 
issue. 

On 9 August 2016, 20,000,000 unlisted options, exercisable at 1.50 cents per option (10,000,000) and 
1.25 cents per option (10,000,000), expired. 

On 25 October 2016, the Company announced that it had received commitments to complete a 
private placement of 81,818,182 shares at 0.55 cents per share to raise a total of $450,000 (before 
costs). On 26 October 2016, 64,333,636 ordinary shares were issued, raising $353,835. On 14 December 
2016, following shareholder approval (required as the subscriber is a director and therefore related 
party of the Company), a further 17,484,545 ordinary shares were issued, raising $96,165. 

On 3 December 2016, 200,000 unlisted options exercisable at 6.00 cents per option expired. 
On 18 January 2017, 1,000,000 unlisted options exercisable at 32.60 cents per option expired. 

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Director’s Report 

On 20 January 2017, 2,350,000 unlisted options exercisable at 6.00 cents per option expired. 

On 29 June 2017, the Company announced that:  

 

 

it had received commitments to complete a private placement of 100,000,000 shares to be 
issued at 0.60 cents per share (and 100,000,000 attaching options having an exercise price of 
0.6 cents per option and expiring on 30 June 2018) to raise a total of $600,000 (before costs); 
and 
it would proceed with a non-renounceable rights issue to raise up to $1,423,947 (before costs) 
on  the  same  conditions  as  the  abovementioned  placement,  by  issuing  up  to  237,324,456 
shares and 237,324,456 attaching options. 

On 30 June 2017, 100,000,000 ordinary shares were issued, pursuant to the placement announced on 
29 June 2017, raising $600,000 (before costs). 

At 30 June 2017, the Company had 949,297,823 ordinary shares and 20,300,000 unlisted options on 
issue. 

Subsequent to 30 June 2017, between 9 August 2017 and 21 August 2017, 237,324,642 shares were 
issued  pursuant  to  the  rights  issue  announced  on  29  June  2017  and  337,324,642  unlisted  options 
(exercisable  at  0.60  cents  per  option  expiring  on  30  June  2018)  were  issued  pursuant  to  the 
placement and rights issue announced on 29 June 2017. 

Subsequent to 30 June 2017, 45,973,245 unlisted options (exercisable at 0.60 cents per option expiring 
on 30 June 2018) were exercised in to 45,973,245 shares. 

As at the date of this report, the Company had 1,232,595,710 ordinary shares and 311,651,397 unlisted 
options on issue. 

Financial Position 

At 30 June 2017, the Group’s net assets totalled $4,795,541 (2016: $4,580,715) which included cash 
assets of $655,868 (2016: $467,268). The movement in net assets largely resulted from the following 
factors: 

  Operating losses of $769,493; and 
  Equity raisings totalling $1,050,000 (before costs) and receipt of ATO R&D refunds of $211,838 
during the period were partially offset by cash outflows from operating activities ($693,759) 
and cash outflows on exploration and evaluation assets ($354,585). 

Throughout the year the Group focussed on: 

  progressing environment approvals and mining licences; 
  completing 

required 

technical  studies 
corporate/project funding; and 

to  attract  suitable  project  partner/s  and 

  exploring innovative ways of enhancing the value of the Group’ Cleveland Project 

This focus resulted in souring additional equity funding to progress the Cleveland Project and repay 
borrowings. 

The Group’s working capital, being current assets less current liabilities has decreased from $407,257 
in 2016 to $42,319 in 2017, however this is principally due to the re-classification of borrowings from 
non-current to current, noting further that all borrowings have been settled since 30 June 2017. 

Treasury policy 

The  Group  does  not  have  a  formally  established  treasury  function.    The  Board  is  responsible  for 
managing the Group’s finance facilities.  The Group does not currently undertake hedging of any 
kind and is not directly exposed to material currency risks. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Director’s Report 

Liquidity and funding 

Following the capital raisings and debt reduction completed between June and August 2017, the 
Group has sufficient funds to finance its operations and exploration activities, and to allow the Group 
to  take  advantage  of  favourable  business  opportunities,  not  specifically  budgeted  for,  or  to  fund 
unforeseen expenditure. 

Significant Changes in State of Affairs 

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group in the financial year. 

Subsequent Events 

On 29 June 2017, the Company announced that:  

 

 

it had received commitments to complete a private placement of 100,000,000 shares to be 
issued at 0.61 cents per share (and 100,000,000 attaching options having an exercise price of 
0.6 cents per option and expiring on 30 June 2018) to raise a total of $600,000 (before costs) 
(Placement); and 
it would proceed with a non-renounceable rights issue to raise up to $1,423,947 (before costs) 
on  the  same  conditions  as  the  abovementioned  Placement,  by  issuing  up  to  237,324,456 
shares and 237,324,456 attaching options (Rights Issue). 

On 30 June 2017, 100,000,000 ordinary shares were issued, pursuant to the Placement, raising $600,000 
(before costs). 

The Rights Issue was made in accordance with section 713 of the Corporations Act with full details 
set out in a Prospectus sent to Eligible Shareholders on 6 July 2017. The Rights Issue contained a debt 
conversion facility. 

Subsequent to 30 June 2017, the following  events were completed as part of the Placement and 
Rights Issue: 

 

The  Rights  Issue  was  fully  subscribed  (after  the  entitlement  and  shortfall  offers)  resulting  in 
237,324,642  shares  and  237,324,642  unlisted  options  (exercisable  at  0.60  cents  per  option 
expiring on 30 June 2018) being issued. 45,371,137 of these shares and options were issued to 
the Company’s Chairman and largest shareholder, Andy Greig, utilising the debt conversion 
facility to take up his Rights Issue entitlement ($272,226); and 

  100,000,000 unlisted options (exercisable at 0.60 cents per option expiring on 30 June 2018) 

were issued pursuant to the Placement. 

Also subsequent to 30 June 2017: 

  45,371,137  unlisted  options  (exercisable  at  0.60  cents  per  option  expiring on  30  June  2018) 
were exercised into 45,371,137 shares by the Company’s Chairman and largest shareholder, 
Andy Greig, using debt conversion ($272,226); and 

  a further 602,108  unlisted options  (exercisable at 0.60 cents per option expiring on 30 June 

2018) were exercised into 602,108 shares, raising $3,613.  

Other than the capital raising events noted above, there are no other matters or circumstances that 
have  arisen  since  the  end  of  the  year  which  significantly  affected  or  may  significantly  affect  the 
operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future 
financial years. 

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Business Results 

The prospects of the Group in progressing their exploration projects in Tasmania may be affected by 
a  number  of  factors.   These  factors  are  similar  to  most  exploration  companies  moving  through 
exploration phase and attempting to get projects into development. Some of these factors include: 

  Exploration - the results of the exploration activities may be such that the estimated resources 
are insufficient to justify the financial viability of the projects. Elementos undertakes extensive 
exploration  and  product  quality  testing  prior  to  establishing  JORC  compliant  resource 
estimates  and  to  (ultimately)  support  mining  feasibility  studies.  The  Company  engages 
external experts to assist with the evaluation of exploration results where required and utilises 
third  party  competent  persons  to  prepare  JORC  resource  statements  or  suitably  qualified 
senior  management  of  the  Company.    Economic  feasibility  modelling  of  projects  will  be 
conducted  in  conjunction  with  third  party  experts  and  the  results  of  which  will  usually  be 
subject to independent third party peer review 

  Regulatory  and  Sovereign  -  the  Company  operates  in  Australia  and  deals  with  local 
regulatory authorities in relation to the exploration of its properties. The Company may not 
achieve the required local regulatory approvals to continue exploration  or properly assess 
development  prospects.  The  Company  takes  appropriate  legal  and  technical  advice  to 
ensure it manages its compliance obligations appropriately. 

 

Social Licence to Operate – the ability of the Company to secure and undertake exploration 
and development activities within prospective areas is also reliant upon satisfactory resolution 
of  native  title  and  (potentially)  overlapping  tenure.  To  address  this  risk,  the  Company 
develops strong, long term effective relationships with landholders with a focus on developing 
mutually  acceptable  access  arrangements.    The  Company  takes  appropriate  legal  and 
technical advice to ensure it manages its compliance obligations appropriately. 

  Environmental - All phases of mining and exploration present environmental risks and hazards. 
Elementos’s  operations  in  Australia  are  subject  to  environmental  regulation  pursuant  to  a 
variety  of  state  and  municipal  laws  and  regulations.  Environmental  legislation  provides  for, 
among  other  things,  restrictions  and  prohibitions  on  spills,  releases  or  emissions  of  various 
substances produced in association with mining operations. Compliance with such legislation 
can require significant expenditures and a breach may result in the imposition of fines and 
penalties, some of which may be material. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner 
expected  to  result  in  stricter  standards  and  enforcement,  larger  fines  and  liability  and 
potentially increased capital expenditures and operating costs. Environmental assessments 
of  proposed  projects  carry  a  heightened  degree  of  responsibility  for  companies  and 
directors, officers and employees. The Company assesses each of its projects very carefully 
with  respect  to  potential  environmental  issues,  in  conjunction  with  specific  environmental 
regulations  applicable  to  each  project,  prior  to  commencing  field  exploration.  Periodic 
reviews are undertaken once field exploration commences. 

 

Safety  -  Safety  is  of  critical  importance  in  the  planning,  organisation  and  execution  of 
Elementos’s  exploration  and  development  activities.    Elementos  is  committed  to  providing 
and maintaining a working environment in which its employees are not exposed to hazards 
that will jeopardise an employee’s health, safety or the health and safety of others associated 
with  our  business.  Elementos  recognise  that  safety  is  both  an  individual  and  shared 
responsibility of all employees, contractors and other persons involved with the operation of 
the  organisation.    The  Company  has  a  comprehensive  Safety  and  Health  Management 

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system which is designed to minimise the risk of an uncontrolled safety and health event and 
to continuously improving safety culture within the organisation. 

 

Funding - the Company will require additional funding to continue exploration and potentially 
move  from  the  exploration  phase  to  the  development  phases  of  its  projects.  There  is  no 
certainty  that  the  Company  will  have  access  to  available  financial  resources  sufficient  to 
fund its exploration, feasibility or development costs at those times. 

  Market - there are numerous factors involved with exploration and early stage development 
of its projects, including  variance in commodity  price and labour costs  which can result in 
projects being uneconomical. 

Environmental Issues 

The Group is subject to significant environmental regulations under the laws of the Commonwealth 
of Australia and states of Australia in which the Group operates. 

The directors monitor the Group’s compliance with environmental obligations. The directors are not 
aware of any compliance breach arising during the year and up to the date of this report. 

Native Title 

Mining tenements that the Group currently holds, are subject to Native Title claims.  The Group has a 
policy  that  is  respectful  of  the  Native  Title  rights  and  is  continuing  to  negotiate  with  relevant 
indigenous bodies. 

Remuneration Report (Audited) 

This  report  details  the  nature  and  amount  of  remuneration  for  each  director  and  other  key 
management personnel. 

The names of key management personnel of Elementos Ltd who have held office during the financial 
year are: 

Andy Greig 

Director – Non-executive Chairman  

Chris Dunks 

Director – Non-executive (appointed 4 November 2015, ceased 5 July 2016) 

Director – Executive (commenced 6 July 2016) 

Corey Nolan 

Director - Non-executive 

Calvin Treacy 

Director - Non-executive  

Chris Creagh 

Operations Manager (appointed 24 August 2016, ceased 31 December 2016) 

Chief Executive Officer (appointed 1 January 2017) 

Duncan Cornish 

Chief  Financial  Officer  and Company Secretary  

Tim McManus 

Chief Executive Officer (resigned 6 July 2016) 

The  Group’s  remuneration  policy  seeks  to  align  director  and  executive  objectives  with  those  of 
shareholders and business, while at the same time, recognising the early development stage of the 
Group  and  the  criticality  of  funds  being  utilised  to  achieve  development  objectives.  The  board 
believes  the  current  policy  has  been  appropriate  and  effective  in  achieving  a  balance  of  these 
objectives. 

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The Group’s remuneration policy provides for long-term incentives to be offered through a director 
and  employee  share  option  plan  and  also  through  a  performance  rights  plan  (approved  at  the 
Company’s 2016 AGM). Options may be granted under these plans to align directors’, executives’, 
employees’ and shareholders’ interests. Two methods may be used to achieve this aim, the first being 
performance  rights  and  options  that  vest  upon  reaching  or  exceeding  specific  predetermined 
objectives, and the second being options granted with higher exercise prices (than the share price 
at issue) rewarding share price growth.  

The board of directors is responsible for determining and reviewing the Group’s remuneration policy, 
remuneration levels and performance of both executive and non-executive directors. Independent 
external advice will be sought when required. No independent  external advice was sought during 
the current year. 

Performance-Based Remuneration 

Performance-based remuneration includes both short-term and long-term incentives and is designed 
to  reward  key  management  personnel  for  reaching  or  exceeding  specific  objectives  or  as 
recognition for strong individual performance. Short-term incentives are available to eligible staff of 
the  Group  and  may  be  comprised  of  cash  bonuses,  determined  on  a  discretionary  basis  by  the 
board. No short-term incentives were made available during the year. 

Long-term  incentives  are  comprised  of  share  options  and  performance  rights,  which  are  granted 
from  time-to-time  to  encourage  sustained  strong  performance  in  the  realisation  of  strategic 
outcomes and growth in shareholder value. No long term incentives were made available during 
the year. 

The exercise price of the options is determined after taking into account the underlying share price 
performance in the period leading up to the date of grant and if applicable, performance conditions 
attached to the share options. Subject to specific vesting conditions, each option is convertible into 
one ordinary share.  

The Group’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration of board members and 
key executives is set out below. 

Directors 

Board policy is to remunerate non-executive directors at market rates for comparable companies 
for time, commitment and responsibilities. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid 
to non-executive directors is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and 
is not linked to the performance of the Group. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be 
paid  to  non-executive  directors  approved  by  shareholders  is  currently  $250,000.  One-third,  by 
number, of non-executive directors retires by rotation at the Company’s Annual General Meeting. 
Retiring directors are eligible for re- election by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of the 
Company.  The  appointment  conditions  of  the  non-executive  directors  are  set  out  and  agreed  in 
letters of appointment. 

Given the protracted negotiations of the partnering and funding process, the Company believes it 
is  prudent  it  continues  to  maintain  a  very  low-cost  corporate  overhead  and  preserve  its  cash 
resources.  Consequently,  following  a  board  restructure  at  the  end  of  October  2015  the  board 
resolved  to  reduce  non-executive  director  fees  (from  $27,500  per  annum  plus  superannuation)  to 
$25,000 per annum (including superannuation) and Andy Greig chose to not accept a (director) fee. 
Following the resignation of the Company’s CEO on 6 July 2016, Chris Dunks was appointed as an 
executive director and his fee was increased to $73,000 per annum (including superannuation) from 
1 August 2016. If directors perform services for the Company that, in the opinion of the other directors, 
is outside the scope of the ordinary duties of the director, the Company may pay that director for 
those services in addition to the remuneration outlined above.  

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Executives 

The remuneration structure for executives is based on a number of factors, including length of service, 
particular experience of the individual concerned, and overall performance of the Group. 

The executives receive payments provided for under an employment or service agreement, which 
incentives,  and  equity  based  performance 
may  include  cash,  superannuation,  short-term 
remuneration. 

Chris Creagh was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 1 January 2017, having previously held 
the position of Operations Manager since August 2016. The key terms of the employment agreement 
with Chris Creagh are: 

 

Total Fixed Remuneration of $200,000 per annum (inclusive of superannuation); 

  Annual cash bonus at the discretion of the board (no STI was granted during the financial 

year 2017); 

 

Incentive package of 30.0m performance rights (yet to be determined and issued); and 

  90 days notice of termination by either party. 

The Company has a services agreement with Corporate Administration Services Pty Ltd (“CAS”) and 
Duncan  Cornish,  the  Company’s  CFO  and  Company  Secretary.    Under  the  agreement,  CAS  also 
provides accounting, bookkeeping and administrative services. Both Elementos and CAS are entitled 
to terminate the agreement upon giving not less than three months’ written notice. The base  fee 
under the services agreement is $120,000 per annum. On 21 December 2015 Duncan Cornish was 
issued  with  10.0  million  unlisted  options  exercisable  at  1.25  cents  each  on  or  before  31  July  2019 
(vested immediately on issue). 

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Remuneration Details of Key Management Personnel 

The  remuneration  of  the  key  management  personnel  of  Elementos  Limited  for  the  year  ended  30 
June 2017 was as follows: 

Year Ended 30 June 2017 

Key 
Management 
Personnel 

A. Greig 

C. Dunks 

C. Nolan 

C. Treacy 

- 

72,093 

22,831 

25,649 

C. Creagh(1) 

122,994 

D. Cornish 

120,000 

T. McManus(2) 

10,261 

373,828 

Short Term Benefits 

Salary & 
Fees 

Bonuses 

Equity 
Settled 
Shares 

Equity 
Settled 
Options 

Post-
Employment 
Super-
annuation 

Total 

Performance 
related % 

% 
consisting 
of options 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,169 

2,169 

- 

72,093 

25,000 

27,818 

8,676 

131,670 

- 

120,000 

267 

10,528 

13,281 

387,109 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

*Notes:  
1. Appointed Operations Manager from 24-Aug-16, then appointed CEO from 1-Jan-17 
2. Resigned 6 July 2016 

The  remuneration  of  the  key  management  personnel  of  Elementos  Limited  for  the  year  ended  30 
June 2016 was as follows: 

Year Ended 30 June 2016 

Key 
Management 
Personnel 

Short Term Benefits 

Salary & 
Fees 

Bonuses 

Equity 
Settled 
Shares 

Equity 
Settled 
Options 

Post-
Employment 
Super-
annuation 

Total 

Performance 
related % 

% 
consisting 
of options 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

A. Greig 

C. Dunks 

C. Nolan 

C. Treacy 

R. Anthon 

R. Seville 

D. Cornish 

- 

16,664 

24,221 

24,221 

13,367 

9,000 

82,500 

T. McManus 

183,714 

353,687 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,301 

2,301 

- 

16,664 

26,522 

26,522 

- 

13,367 

855 

9,855 

63,200 

- 

145,700 

128,100 

17,453 

329,267 

- 

191,300 

22,910 

567,897 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

42.8% 

38.9% 

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The percentage of equity based remuneration for persons who were key management personnel of 
the Group during the year ended 30 June 2017 is set out below: 

Key Management Personnel 

Proportion of Remuneration 

Equity Based 

Salary and Fees 

A. Greig 

C. Dunks 

C. Nolan 

C. Treacy 

C. Creagh 

D. Cornish 

T. McManus 

n/a 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

n/a 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

Company Performance, Shareholder Wealth, and Director and Executive Remuneration 

During  the  financial  year,  the  Company  has  generated  losses  as  its  principal  activity  was  mineral 
exploration. 

The following table shows the share price of the Company since 2011. 

30 June 
2017 

30 June 
2016 

30 June 
2015 

30 June 
2014 

30 June 
2013 

30 June 
2012 

30 June 
2011 

Share Price at year 
end ($) 

0.0084 

0.008 

0.010 

0.02 

0.015 

0.079 

0.225 

As the Company is still in the exploration and development stage, the link between remuneration, 
company performance and shareholder wealth is tenuous. Share prices are subject to the influence 
of  metal  prices  and  market  sentiment  towards  the  sector,  and  as  such,  increases  and  decreases 
might occur independent of executive performance and remuneration. 

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Options Held by Key Management Personnel 

Details of options held directly, indirectly or beneficially by key management personnel  during the 
year ended 30 June 2017 were as follows: 

Key 
Management 
Personnel 

Balance at 
1 July 2016 

Granted as 
Compensat
ion 

Exercised 

Expired 

Balance at 
30 June 
2017 

Total Vested 
30 June 
2017 

Total Vested 
and 
Exercisable 
30 June 
2017 

A. Greig  

C. Dunks 

- 

- 

C. Nolan 

800,000 

C. Treacy 

6,200,000 

C. Creagh 

- 

D. Cornish 

10,000,000 

T. McManus 

20,000,000 

37,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

800,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

6,200,000 

6,200,000 

6,200,000 

- 

- 

- 

10,000,000 

10,000,000 

10,000,000 

20,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

20,800,000 

16,200,000 

16,200,000 

16,200,000 

Options Granted as Remuneration 

As noted above, there were no options issued to key management personnel during the year ended 
30 June 2017. 

Shares Held by Key Management Personnel 

Details  of  shares  held  directly,  indirectly  or  beneficially  by  key  management  personnel  during  the 
year ended 30 June 2017 were as follows: 

Balance at 1 
July 2016 

Granted as 
Compensation 

Received on 
Exercise of 
Options 

Acquisitions 

Balance at 30 
June 2017 

164,000,001 

15,750,004 

3,853,400 

26,850,004 

- 

- 

- 

210,453,409 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

17,484,545 

181,484,546 

- 

- 

- 

- 

15,750,004 

3,853,400 

26,850,004 

- 

2,497,272 

2,497,272 

- 

- 

19,981,817 

230,435,226 

Key 
Management 
Personnel 

A. Greig 

C. Dunks 

C. Nolan 

C. Treacy 

C. Creagh 

D. Cornish 

T. McManus 

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Other transactions with Key Management Personnel 

On 23 December 2015, the Company  executed  a  loan  deed with the  Company’s  Non-Executive 
Chairman Mr Andy Greig, a related party, for up to $500,000. Further details are contained in Note 
10  (Borrowings).  At  30  June  2017,  the  amount  recognised  as  a  non-current  liability  was  $545,658 
(including $45,658 of accrued interest). Subsequent to 30 June 2017, the loan was fully repaid. 

End of Remuneration Report 

Options 

At the date of this report, the unissued ordinary shares of the Company under options are as follows: 

Unlisted Options 

Grant Date/s 

Expiry Date 

Exercise Price 

No. Under Option 

20 March 2014 

20 March 2018 

2.965 cents 

26 August 2015 

26 August 2015 

31 July 2019 

31 July 2019 

9-21 August 2017 

30 June 2018 

1.165 cents 

1.215 cents 

0.600 cents 

9,300,000 

1,000,000 

10,000,000 

291,351,397 

311,651,397 

There  have  been  no  unissued  shares  or  interests  under  option  of  any  controlled  entity  within  the 
economic entity during or since reporting date. Option holders do not have any rights to participate 
in any share issue or other interests in the Company or any other entity. 

Directors’ Meetings 

The meetings attended by each director during the financial year were: 

Directors 

A. Greig 

C. Dunks  

C. Nolan 

C. Treacy 

Board 

Audit & Risk Committee 

Meetings 

Attended 

Meetings 

Attended 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

2 

3 

2* 

2 

2 

2 

2* 

2 

2 

2 

* This director attended the Audit & Risk Committee meetings (by invitation) despite not being a member of the Audit 
& Risk Committee. 

Corporate Governance 

In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the 
directors of Elementos Limited support and, where practicable or appropriate, have adhered to the 
ASX  Principles of  Corporate Governance.  The  Company’s corporate governance statement is  set 
out in this Annual Report. 

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Indemnifying Directors and Auditors 

The Company has entered into a Deed with each of the directors whereby the Company has agreed 
to provide certain indemnities to each director to  the extent permitted by the Corporations Act and 
to  use  its  best  endeavours  to  obtain  and  maintain  directors’  and  officers’  indemnity  insurance, 
subject to such insurance being available at reasonable commercial terms. 

The  economic  entity  has  paid  premiums  to  insure  each  of  the  directors  of  the  Company  against 
liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of 
their conduct while acting in the capacity of director of the Company, other than conduct involving 
a wilful breach of duty in relation to the Company. The contracts include a prohibition on disclosure 
of the premium paid and nature of the liabilities covered under the policy. 

The Company has not given an indemnity or entered into an agreement to indemnify,  or paid or 
agreed to pay insurance premiums in respect of any person who is or has been an auditor of  the 
Company or a related entity during the year and up to the date of this report. 

Proceedings on Behalf of the Company 

No  person  has  applied  for  leave  of  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 auditors did not provide any non-audit services during the year (2016: Nil). 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

The lead auditor’s independence declaration under section 307C of the Corporations  Act 2001 is 
attached to this financial report. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the board of directors. 

C. Nolan 
Director 

Dated 28 September 2017  
Brisbane, Queensland 

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Fax: +61 7 3221 9227 
www.bdo.com.au 

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Brisbane QLD 4000 
GPO Box 457 Brisbane QLD 4001 
Australia 

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY D P WRIGHT TO THE DIRECTORS OF ELEMENTOS LIMITED 

As lead auditor of Elementos Limited for the year ended 30 June 2017, I declare that, to the best of my 
knowledge and belief, there have been: 

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

relation to the audit; and

2. No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

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

D P Wright 
Director 

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

Brisbane, 28 September 2017 

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Shareholder Information 

Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd and not shown elsewhere 
in this report is as follows.  The information is current as at 19 September 2017. 

(a) Distribution of equity securities 

The number of holders, by size of holding, in each class of security are: 

Ordinary Shares 

Unlisted Options (0.600c @ 30-Jun-18) 

No. Holders 
56 

75 

78 

275 

372 

856 

No. Shares 
11,746 

231,370 

634,283 

11,604,344 

1,222,899,807 

1,235,381,550 

No. Holders 

No. Options 

2 

16 

13 

68 

118 

217 

1,068 

49,838 

114,206 

3,033,575 

285,366,870 

288,565,557 

Unlisted Options (2.965c @ 20-Mar-18) 

Unlisted Options (1.165c @ 31-Jul-18) 

No. Holders 

No. Options 

No. Holders 

No. Options 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2 

2 

- 

- 

- 

- 

9,300,000 

9,300,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1 

1 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

Unlisted Options (1.215c @ 31-Jul-19) 

No. Holders 

No. Options 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1 

1 

- 

- 

- 

- 

10,000,000 

10,000,000 

1 - 1,000 

1,001 - 5,000 

5,001 - 10,000 

10,001 - 100,000 

100,001 and over 

Total 

1 - 1,000 

1,001 - 5,000 

5,001 - 10,000 

10,001 - 100,000 

100,001 and over 

Total 

1 - 1,000 

1,001 - 5,000 

5,001 - 10,000 

10,001 - 100,000 

100,001 and over 

Total 

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel is 416. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Shareholder Information 

(b) Twenty Largest Shareholders 

The names of the twenty largest holders of Quoted Ordinary Shares are: 

# 

Registered Name 

Number of 
Shares 

% of total 
Shares 

BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED  

272,226,820 

22.04% 

JERVOIS MINING LTD 

BOURSE SECURITIES PTY LTD 

JAMES CALAWAY* 

100,000,000 

67,366,667 

60,020,768 

KEO PROJECTS PTY LTD  

36,471,862 

CALVIN PATRICK TREACY* 

MR MICHAEL DAVID ADAMS & MRS CAROL ADAMS* 

MR JOHN DOUGLAS JEFFERY & MRS ELSPETH LOUISE JEFFERY 
 

SANGWILL PTY LTD  

28,000,004 

27,299,095 

21,250,000 

20,100,000 

19,687,505 

10  MR CHRISTOPHER JAMES DUNKS* 

11  CHRISTOPHER JOHN STAPLES & ANNA CLAIRE STAPLES * 

327TH P & C NOMINEES PTY LTD  

17,677,895 

1.43% 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

12 

13 

14 

1514341 ONTARIO INC 

KOKONG HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED 

17,200,000 

16,768,693 

15  MR WILLIAM RICHARDS GOODALL  

16,659,095 

16  MR PHILLIP GERRARD BERRY 

17 

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED 

18  MR TERRY TAYLOR & MRS LYNDA LOUISE TAYLOR 

 

19  MR NEIL FRANCES STUART* 

20 

RICHARD SEVILLE AND ASSOCIATES PTY LTD  

16,544,748 

13,990,494 

13,873,410 

13,107,626 

11,340,087 

8.09% 

5.45% 

4.86% 

2.95% 

2.27% 

2.21% 

1.72% 

1.63% 

1.59% 

1.46% 

1.39% 

1.36% 

1.35% 

1.34% 

1.13% 

1.12% 

1.06% 

0.92% 

807,635,531 

65.38% 

1,235,381,550 

Top 20 Total 

Total of Securities 

* Merged holding 

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Shareholder Information 

(c) Substantial Shareholders 

Substantial shareholders as shown in substantial shareholder notices received by Elementos Limited 
are:  

Name of Shareholder 

Ordinary Shares 

BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED  

164,000,001 

BOURSE SECURITIES PTY LTD 

JAMES CALAWAY  

68,366,667 

60,020,768 

The  Company notes that, as at the date of this report, the following shareholders  own substantial 
shareholdings (>= 5.0%) in Elementos Limited:  

Name of Shareholder 

Ordinary Shares 

% of total Shares 

BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED  

272,226,820 

22.04% 

100,000,000 

67,366,667 

60,020,768 

8.09% 

5.45% 

4.86% 

JERVOIS MINING LTD 

BOURSE SECURITIES PTY LTD 

JAMES CALAWAY* 

* Merged holding 

(d) Voting rights 

All ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restriction. 

Options do not carry voting rights. 

(e) Restricted securities 

The Group currently has no restricted securities on issue. 

(f) On-market buy back 

There is not a current on-market buy-back in place. 

(g) Business objectives 

The Group has used its cash and assets that are readily convertible to cash in a way consistent with 
its business objectives. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Corporate Governance Statement 

The  board  of  directors  of  Elementos  Limited  is  responsible  for  the  corporate  governance  of  the 
consolidated entity.  The Board guides and monitors the business and affairs of Elementos Limited on 
behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable.  

Elementos  Limited’s  Corporate  Governance  Statement  (which  can  be  found  on  the  Company’s 
website www.elementos.com.au) is structured with reference to the Australian Securities Exchange 
(“ASX”)  Corporate  Governance  Council’s  (the  “Council”)  “Corporate  Governance  Principles  and 
Recommendations, 3rd Edition”, which are as follows: 

Principle 1 
Principle 2 
Principle 3 
Principle 4 
Principle 5 
Principle 6  
Principle 7 
Principle 8 

Lay solid foundations for management and oversight 
Structure the board to add value 
Act ethically and responsibly  
Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting 
Make timely and balanced disclosure 
Respect the rights of security holders 
Recognise and manage risk 
Remunerate fairly and responsibly 

A copy of the eight Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations can be found on the 
ASX’s website. 

The Board is of the view that, during the reporting period, with the exception of the departures from 
the ASX Guidelines as set out below, it otherwise complies with all of the ASX Guidelines. 

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board and Management 
ASX CGC Principle 1 
Lay solid foundations for management and oversight. 
Role of the Board 

The Board of Directors is pivotal in the relationship between shareholders and management and the 
role and responsibilities of the Board underpin corporate governance. 

The Board is committed to administering the policies and procedures with openness and integrity, 
pursuing the true spirit of corporate governance commensurate with the Group’s needs. 

Generally, the powers and obligations of the Board are governed by the Corporations Act and the 
general law. 

Without limiting those matters, the Board expressly considers itself responsible for the following: 

  Ensuring compliance with the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules (where appropriate) and all 

relevant laws; 

  Oversight  of  the  Group  including  its  framework  of  control  and  accountability  systems  to 

enable risk to be assessed and managed; 

  Appointing and removing the chief executive officer; 

  Ratifying the appointment and, where appropriate, removal of senior  executives including 

the chief financial officer and the Group secretary; 

 

Input  into  and  final  approval  of  management’s  development  of  corporate  strategy  and 
performance objectives; 

  Monitoring senior executive’s performance and implementation of strategy; 

  Ensuring appropriate resources are available to senior executives; 

  Approving and monitoring the progress of major capital expenditure, capital management 

and acquisitions and divestitures; 

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  Approving and overseeing Committees where appropriate to assist in the Board’s function 

and powers. 

The  Functions,  Powers  and  Responsibilities  of  the  Board  are  set  out  in  the  Company’s  Corporate 
Governance  Charter  which  is  available  from  the  corporate  governance  section  of  the  Group’s 
website. 

The board meets  on a regular basis to review the performance of the Company against its goals 
both financial and non-financial. In normal circumstances, prior to the scheduled board meetings, 
each  board  member 
is  provided  with  a  formal  board  package  containing  appropriate 
management and financial reports. 

Appropriate  background  checks  are  conducted  on  proposed  new  directors  and  material 
information about a director being re-elected is provided to security holders. 

Written agreements are entered in to with directors and senior management clearly setting out their 
roles and responsibilities. 

The company secretary works directly with the chair and the executive director on the functioning 
of all board and committee procedures.  

Diversity 

The  Group  is  committed  to  workplace  diversity  and  ensuring  a  diverse  mix  of  skills  amongst  its 
directors, officers and employees.   

Recommendation 1.5 requires that listed entities should establish a policy concerning diversity. Whilst 
the Group does not currently have a Diversity policy due to its size and nature of its operations, it 
strives  to  attract  the  best  person  for  the  position  regardless  of  gender,  age,  ethnicity  or  cultural 
background. 

As at 30 June 2017, the proportion of women in the whole organisation is a follows: 

Male 

Female 

Board Members 

Officers  

Other 

4 

1 

- 

- 

- 

1 

Performance Evaluation 

The Board (in carrying out the functions of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees) considers 
remuneration  and  nomination  issues  annually  and  otherwise  as  required  in  conjunction  with  the 
regular meetings of the Board. 

As the current CEO was recently appointed, no performance evaluation has undertaken. 

No formal performance evaluation of the non-executive directors was undertaken during the year 
ended 30 June 2017. 

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Corporate Governance Statement 

Board Composition 
ASX CGC Principle 2 

Structure of the Board to add value 

Nomination Committee 

Recommendation 2.1 requires the Board to establish a nomination committee.  

Although  the  Board  has  adopted  a  Nominations  Committee  Charter,  the  Board  has  not  formally 
established a Nominations Committee as the Directors consider that the Company is currently not of 
a size nor are its affairs of such complexity as to justify the formation of this Committee.  The Board as 
a whole is able to address these issues and is guided by the Nominations Committee Charter.  The 
Company will review this position annually and determine whether a Nominations Committee needs 
to be established. 

The  Nomination  Committee  Charter  is  set  out  in  the  Company’s  Corporate  Governance  Charter 
which is available from the corporate governance section of the Group’s website. 

The Company is developing an appropriate board skills matrix. The skills, experience and expertise 
relevant to the position of each director who is in office at the date of the Annual Report is detailed 
in the director’s report. 

Corporate  Governance  Council  Recommendation  2.4  requires  a  majority  of  the  Board  to  be 
independent Directors.  The Corporate Governance Council defines independence as being free 
from  any  interest,  position,  association  or  relationship  that  might  influence,  or  reasonably  be 
perceived to influence, in a material capacity to bring independent judgement to bear on issues 
before the board and to act in the best interests of the entity and its security holders generally. 

In the context of Director independence, “materiality” is considered from both the Group and the 
individual  Director  perspective.    The  determination  of  materiality  requires  consideration  of  both 
quantitative and qualitative elements.  An item is presumed to be material (unless there is qualitative 
evidence to the contrary) if it is equal to or greater than 10% of the appropriate base amount. 

Qualitative  factors  considered  included  whether  a  relationship  is  strategically  important,  the 
competitive landscape, the nature of the relationship and the contractual or other  arrangements 
governing it and other factors which point to the actual ability of the Director in question to shape 
the direction of the Group. 

In accordance with the Council’s definition of independence above and the materiality thresholds 
set, all of the Company’ s directors are not considered to be independent and therefore the Group 
does not currently comply with Recommendation 2.4: 

Name 

A. Greig 

C. Dunks 

Position 

Reason for non-compliance 

Non-Executive Chairman 

Director is a substantial (>5%) shareholder 

Executive Director 

Director is engaged by the Company in an executive 
capacity 

C. Treacy 

Non-Executive Director 

Director was employed by the Company in an 
executive capacity within the last three years 

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Corporate Governance Statement 

Elementos Limited considers industry experience and specific expertise, as well as general corporate 
experience, to be important attributes of its Board members.  The Directors noted above have been 
appointed  to  the  Board  of  Elementos  Limited  due  to  their  considerable  industry  and  corporate 
experience. The term in office held by each Director in office at the date of this report is as follows: 

Name 

A. Greig 

C. Dunks 

C. Nolan 

C. Treacy 

Term in Office 

1 year, 11 months 

1 year, 11 months 

8 years 2 months 

3 year 11 months 

Directors have the right to seek independent professional advice in the furtherance of their duties as 
directors at the Group’s expense. Written approval must be obtained from the chair prior to incurring 
any expense on behalf of the Group. Informal induction is provided to any new directors. 

Act Ethically and Responsibly 
ASX CGC Principle 3 

Code of Conduct 

The Directors are subject to certain stringent legal requirements regulating the conduct both in terms 
of their internal conduct as directors and in their external dealings with third parties both on their own 
and on behalf of the Group. 

To  assist  directors  in  discharging  their  duty  to  the  Group  and  in  compliance  with  relevant  laws  to 
which they are subject, the Group has adopted a Corporate Ethics Policy and Corporate Code of 
Conduct within its Corporate Governance Charter. 

The Corporate Ethics Policy sets out rules binding Directors in respect of:  

  a Director’s legal duties as an officer of the Company; 

  a Director’s obligations to make disclosures to the ASX and the market generally; and 

  dealings by Directors in shares in the Company. 

The Corporate Ethics Policy, as set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter is available 
from the corporate governance section of the Group’s website. 

Safeguard Integrity in Corporate Reporting 
ASX CGC Principle 4 
Audit Committee 

The  Board  has  established  an  Audit  and  Risk  Management  Committee  which  operates  under  a 
charter approved by the Board.  

Recommendation 4.1 states that an audit committee should be structured so that it: 

i.  consists only non-executive directors; 

ii.  consists of a majority of independent directors; 

iii. 

is chaired by an independent chair, who is not the chair of the Board; and 

iv.  has at least three members. 

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Corporate Governance Statement 

The members of the Audit & Risk Management Committee are Corey Nolan, Calvin Treacy and Chris 
Dunks. The Committee is chaired by an independent director (Corey Nolan). While Messrs Nolan and 
Treacy  are  both  non-executive  directors,  Chris  Dunks  is  engaged  in  an  executive  capacity.  The 
majority of the Committee are not independent directors, with only Corey Nolan considered as being 
independent (based on the Council’s definition). The Company does not presently comply fully with 
Recommendation 4.1 having not met points i and ii above. 

All members of the Audit & Risk Management Committee are considered financially literate in the 
context  of  the  Company’s  affairs.  The  Company  believes  that  given  the  size  and  nature  of  its 
operations, non-compliance by the Company with Recommendation 4.1 will not be detrimental to 
the Company. 

The number of meetings of the Audit & Risk Management Committee held during the year and the 
number of meetings attended by each Director was as follows: 

C. Nolan 

C. Dunks  

C. Treacy 

Audit & Risk Management Committee 

Number of meetings 
held while in office 

Meetings attended 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

The Audit Committee Charter is set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter which is 
available from the corporate governance section of the Group’s website. 

Certification of financial reports 

The Executive Director has made the following certifications to the Board: 

 

 

That  the  Group’s  financial  reports  are  complete  and  present  a  true  and  fair  view,  in  all 
material  respects,  of  the  financial  position  and  performance  of  the  Group  and  are  in 
accordance with relevant accounting standards; 

The integrity of the reports is founded on a sound system of financial risk management and 
internal compliance and control. 

The Chief Financial Officer has made the following certifications to the Board: 

 

 

That  the  Group’s  financial  reports  are  complete  and  present  a  true  and  fair  view,  in  all 
material  respects,  of  the  financial  position  and  performance  of  the  Group  and  are  in 
accordance with relevant accounting standards; 
The  integrity  of  the  reports  is  founded  on  sound  system  of  financial  risk  management  and 
internal compliance and control. 

The Group ensures that its external auditors are present at the AGM to answer any questions with 
regard to the efficacy of the financial statement audit and the associated independent audit report. 

Continuance Disclosure 
ASX CGC Principle 5 
Make timely and balanced disclosure 

The Group duly complies with ASX and ASIC requirements for the timely and accurate reporting of 
the Group’s financial activities, thus ensuring that the Group has disclosed all information which has 
a  material  impact  on  shareholders.    This  includes  the  Annual  Financial  Report,  Interim  Financial 
Report,  quarterly  cash  flows,  new  and  relinquished  tenements  and  changes  in  directors  and 
shareholder interests and other events which are identified to be material. All ASX announcements 
are available on the Group’s website. 

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Corporate Governance Statement 

The  Company  Secretary  is  responsible  for  communication with the  ASX,  including  responsibility  for 
ensuring  compliance  with  the  continuous  disclosure  requirements  of  the  ASX  Listing  Rules  and 
oversight of information distributed to the ASX. 

Respect The Rights of Security Holders 
ASX CGC Principle 6 

The Board of directors undertakes to ensure that shareholders are informed of all major developments 
affecting the Group.  Information is communicated to shareholders through the annual report, interim 
financial  report,  announcements  made  to  the  ASX,  notices  of  Annual  General  and  Extraordinary 
General Meetings, the AGM and Extraordinary General Meetings. 

The  Board  encourages  full  participation  of  shareholders  at  Annual  and  Extraordinary  General 
Meetings  to  ensure  a  high  level  of  accountability  and  identification  with  the  Group’s  direction, 
strategy  and  goals.    In  particular,  shareholders  are  responsible  for  voting  on  the  re-election  of 
directors. 

The Group also offers shareholders the option to receive ASX announcements and other notices from 
the Company electronically. 

Risk Management 
ASX CGC Principle 7 
Recognise and manage risk 

The  Board  has  established  an  Audit  and  Risk  Management  Committee  which  operates  under  a 
charter approved by the Board.  

Recommendation 7.1 states that an audit committee should be structured so that it: 

i.  consists only non-executive directors; 

ii.  consists of a majority of independent directors; 

iii. 

is chaired by an independent chair, who is not the chair of the Board; and 

iv.  has at least three members. 

The members of the Audit & Risk Management Committee are Corey Nolan, Calvin Treacy and Chris 
Dunks. The Committee is chaired by an independent director (Corey Nolan). While Messrs Nolan and 
Treacy  are  both  non-executive  directors,  Chris  Dunks  is  engaged  in  an  executive  capacity.  The 
majority of the Committee are not independent directors, with only Corey Nolan considered as being 
independent (based on the Council’s definition). The Company does not presently comply fully with 
Recommendation 7.1 having not met points i and ii above. 

All  members  of  the  Audit  &  Rick  Management  Committee  are  considered  to  have  sufficient 
technical, legal and industry experience in the context of the Company’s affairs to properly assess 
the risks facing the Group. The Company believes that given the size and nature of its operations, 
non-compliance  by  the  Company  with  Recommendation  7.1  will  not  be  detrimental  to  the 
Company. 

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Corporate Governance Statement 

The number of meetings of the Audit & Risk Management Committee held during the year and the 
number of meetings attended by each Director was as follows: 

Audit & Risk Management Committee 

Number of meetings 
held while in office 

Meetings attended 

C. Nolan 

C. Dunks (appointed 4 November 2015) 

C. Treacy 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

The Company has developed a basic framework for risk management and internal compliance and 
control  systems  which  cover  organisational,  financial  and  operational  aspects  of  the  Company’s 
affairs.  Further detail of the Company’s risk management policies can be found within the Audit and 
Risk Management Committee Charter. 

Recommendation 7.2 requires that the Board review the Company’s risk management framework 
and disclose whether such a review has taken place.  Business risks are considered regularly by the 
Board and management at management and Board meetings.  A formal report to the Board as to 
the effectiveness of the management of the Company’s material business risks has not been formally 
undertaken. 

The  Audit  and  Risk  Management  Committee  Charter  is  set  out  in  the  Company’s  Corporate 
Governance  Charter  which  is  available  from  the  corporate  governance  section  of  the  Group’s 
website. 

The  Company  does  not  have  a  separate  internal  audit  function.  The  board  considers  that  the 
Company is not currently of the size or complexity to justify  a separate internal audit function, and 
that  appropriate  internal  financial  controls  are  in  place.  Such  controls  are  monitored  by  senior 
financial management and the Audit and Risk Committee. 

The  Director’s  Report  sets  out  some  of  the  key  risks  relevant  to  the  Company  and  its  operations. 
Although  not  specifically  defined  as  such,  the  risks  include  economic,  environmental  and  social 
sustainability risks.  As noted above, the  Company regularly reviews risks facing the Company and 
adopts appropriate mitigation strategies where possible. 

Remuneration 
ASX CGC Principle 8 
Remunerate fairly and responsibly 

Remuneration Committee 

The  Board  has  not  established  a  Remuneration  Committee  which  operates  under  a  charter 
approved by the Board.  

Although the Board has adopted a Remuneration Committee Charter, the Board has not formally 
established a Remuneration Committee as the Directors consider that the Company is currently not 
of a size nor are its affairs of such complexity as to justify the formation of this Committee.  The Board 
as  a  whole  considers  themselves  to  have  sufficient  legal,  corporate,  commercial  and  industry 
experience  in  the  context  of  the  Company’s  affairs  to  properly  assess  the  remuneration  issues 
required by the Group and is able to address these issues while being guided by the Remuneration 
Committee  Charter.    The  Company  will  review  this  position  annually  and  determine  whether  a 
Remuneration Committee needs to be established. 

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Corporate Governance Statement 

The  Company  believes  that  given  the  size  and  nature  of  its  operations,  non-compliance  by  the 
Company with Recommendation 8.1 will not be detrimental to the Company. 

It is the Company’s objective to provide maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high 
quality  Board  and  Executive  team  by  remunerating  directors  and  key  executives  fairly  and 
appropriately with reference to relevant employment market conditions.  To assist in achieving this 
objective, the Board links the nature and amount of executive director’s and officer’s remuneration 
to the Group’s financial and operations performance. The expected outcomes of the remuneration 
structure are: 

 

retention and motivation of key Executives 

  attraction of quality management to the Group 

  performance incentives which allow executives, management and staff to share the rewards 

of the success of Elementos Limited. 

For details on the amount of remuneration and all monetary and non-monetary components for Key 
Management  Personnel  during  the  period,  please  refer  to  the  Remuneration  Report  within  the 
Directors’  Report.  In  relation  to  the  payment  of  bonuses,  options  and  other  incentive  payments, 
discretion is exercised by the Remuneration Committee and the Board, having regard to the overall 
performance of Elementos Limited and the performance of the individual during the period. 

There is no scheme to provide retirement benefits to directors other than statutory superannuation. 

The Remuneration Committee Charter is set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter 
which is available from the corporate governance section of the Group’s website.   

Remuneration Policy 

The Group’s remuneration policy is also further detailed in the Remuneration Report in the Directors 
Report. 

Non-Executive Director Remuneration 

Non-executive directors are remunerated at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities.  
Non-executive directors are remunerated by fees as determined by the Board with the aggregate 
directors’ fee pool limit of $250,000.  The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid to 
non-executive  directors  is  subject  to  approval  by  shareholders  at  the  Annual  General  Meeting.  
Independent  consultancy  sources  provide  advice,  as  required;  ensuring  remuneration  is  in 
accordance  with  market  practice.    Fees  for  non-executive  Directors  are  not  linked  to  the 
performance  of  the  Group.    However,  to  align  Directors’  interests  with  shareholders  interests,  the 
Directors  are  encouraged  to  hold  shares  in  the  Company  and  are,  subject  to  approval  by 
shareholders, periodically offered options and/or performance rights. 

The  Company  has  adopted  a  Trading  Policy  that  includes  a  prohibition  on  hedging,  aimed  at 
ensuring participants do not enter in to arrangements which would have the effect of limited their 
exposure to rick relating to an element of their remuneration. 

Other Information 

Further information relating to the Group’s corporate governance practices and policies has been 
made publicly available on the Group’s web site. 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

Note 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

Revenue 

2,841 

10,648 

Corporate and administrative expenses 

Write-off of exploration assets 

Reclassify foreign currency reserve 

2 

5 

10 

(711,408) 

(60,926) 

- 

(860,157) 

(240,447) 

(667,824) 

Loss before income tax expense 

(769,493) 

(1,757,780) 

Income tax expense 

3 

 -  

 -  

Loss for the period attributable to members of the parent 
entity 

(769,493) 

(1,757,780) 

Other comprehensive income 

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss: 

Exchange gains on translation of foreign operations 

Reclassify foreign currency reserve 

Other comprehensive incomefor the period, net of tax 

- 

- 

- 

810 

667,824 

668,634 

Total comprehensive loss attributable to members of the 
parent entity 

(769,493) 

(1,089,146) 

Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share) 

 (0.09) 

 (0.2) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position  
As at 30 June 2017 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other current assets 

Total Current Assets 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

Exploration and evaluation assets 

Plant and equipment 

Other non-current assets 

Total Non-Current Assets 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Trade and other payables 

Borrowings 

Total Current Liabilities 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Borrowings 

Total Non-Current Liabilities 

Note 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

4 

655,868 

467,268 

284 

- 

2,020 

708 

656,152 

469,996 

5 

6 

7 

8 

8 

4,745,500 

4,681,891 

1,722 

6,000 

1,225 

6,000 

4,753,222 

4,689,116 

5,409,374 

5,159,112 

68,175 

545,658 

613,833 

62,739 

- 

62,739 

- 

- 

515,658 

515,658 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

613,833 

578,397 

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY 

Contributed equity 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

TOTAL EQUITY 

4,795,541 

4,580,715 

9 

13,391,701 

12,407,382 

133,200 

261,300 

(8,729,360) 

(8,087,967) 

4,795,541 

4,580,715 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

Note 

Issued 
Capital 

Accumulated 
Losses 

Share-
Based 
Payments 
Reserve 

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve 

Total 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Balance at 30 June 2015 

12,437,377 

(6,330,187) 

64,170 

(668,634) 

5,502,726 

Loss for the period 

Other comprehensive income for the 
period 

Reclassify foreign currency reserve 

10 

- 

- 

- 

(1,757,780) 

- 

- 

Total comprehensive income 

- 

(1,757,780) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(1,757,780) 

810 

810 

667,824 

667,824 

668,634 

(1,089,146) 

Equity settled compensation 

Transaction costs 

16 

9 

- 

(29,995) 

- 

- 

197,130 

- 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

12,407,382 

(8,087,967) 

261,300 

Loss for the period 

Total comprehensive income 

- 

- 

(769,493) 

(769,493) 

Issue of shares 

Transaction costs 

9 

9 

1,050,000 

(65,681) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Transfer of expired options 

- 

128,100 

(128,100) 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

13,391,701 

(8,729,360) 

133,200 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

197,130 

(29,995) 

4,580,715 

(769,493) 

(769,493) 

1,050,000 

(65,681) 

- 

4,795,541 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Interest received 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

2,841 

10,195 

(696,600) 

(708,344) 

Net cash used in operating activities 

11 

(693,759) 

(698,149) 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Payments for exploration and evaluation assets 

(354,585) 

(459,006) 

Refunds of security deposits 

Research and development refunds 

Cash disposed of on disposal of subsidiary 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment 

Proceeds from the sale of a subsidiary 

- 

211,838 

- 

(10,626) 

- 

15,005 

320,684 

(183) 

(866) 

57,950 

Net cash used in investing activities 

(153,373) 

(66,416) 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Proceeds from issue of shares 

Costs associated with share issues 

Proceeds from loan 

1,050,000 

(14,268) 

- 

- 

(29,995) 

500,000 

Net cash provided by financing activities 

1,035,732 

470,005 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 

188,600 

(294,560) 

Cash at Beginning of Year 

467,268 

761,828 

Cash at End of Year 

4 

655,868 

467,268 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 1:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The  financial  statements  are  general  purpose  financial  statements  that  have  been  prepared  in 
accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  Australian  Accounting  Standards,  and  other 
authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. Elementos Limited is a 
for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements. The financial statements are 
presented in Australian dollars. 

The principal activity of the Group during the year was project development in Australia. The Group 
is developing the Cleveland tin-copper-tungsten Project through a staged, low-capital development 
strategy, which minimises upfront capital, with cash flow funding future stages. This ensures maximum 
benefit from capital expenditure, delivering optimal value to shareholders. 

Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes 
also  comply  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards.  The  financial  statements  are  for  the 
consolidated entity consisting of Elementos Limited and its Controlled Entities. Elementos Limited is a 
public  company,  incorporated  and  domiciled  in  Australia.  The  financial  statements  have  been 
prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical cost modified by the measurement at fair 
value  of  selected  non-current  assets,  financial  assets  and  liabilities.  The  financial  report  was 
authorised for issue on 28 September 2017 by the directors of the Company. 

Separate financial statements for Elementos Limited as an individual entity are no longer presented 
following  a  change  to  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  However,  financial  information  required  for 
Elementos Limited as an individual entity is included in Note 22. 

Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented 
below. They have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated. 

Going Concern 

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 discharge of liabilities in the 
ordinary course of business. The ability of the Group to maintain continuity of normal business activities 
and to pay its debts as and when they fall due is dependent on the ability of the Group to successfully 
raise additional capital and/or successful exploration and subsequent exploitation of areas of interest 
through sale or development. The Group has not generated any revenues from operations. During 
the year ended 30 June 2017, the Group raised $1,050,000 of cash through equity raisings (before 
costs). Since 30 June 2017 the Group has raised a further $1,151,721 of cash through equity raisings 
(before costs and after debt reduction).  

Should the Group not be able to raise further capital, dispose of assets when required or manage its 
expenditure so as to conserve cash over the coming 12 months, there exists a material uncertainty 
regarding  the  Group’s  ability  to  continue  as  a  going  concern  and  realise  its  assets  and  settle  its 
liabilities  and  commitments  in  the  normal  course  of  business  and  at  the  amounts  stated  in  the 
financial  statements.  The  financial  report  does  not  include  any  adjustments  relating  to  the 
recoverability  or  classification  of  recorded  asset  amounts,  or  to  the  amounts  or  classification  of 
liabilities which might be necessary should the Group not be able to continue as a going concern. 

Principles of Consolidation 

Subsidiaries 
The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  assets  and  liabilities  of  all  subsidiaries  of 
Elementos Limited ("Company" or "parent entity") as at 30 June 2017, and the results of all subsidiaries 
for  the  year  then  ended.  Elementos  Limited  and  its  subsidiaries  together  are  referred  to  in  these 
financial statements as the Group or the economic entity. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 1:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

Principles of Consolidation (continued) 

The names of the subsidiaries are contained in Note 20. All subsidiaries have a 30 June financial year 
end and are accounted for by the parent entity at cost. 

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

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

Changes in ownership interests 

When the Group ceases to have control, joint control or significant influence, any retained interest in 
the entity is remeasured to its fair value, with the change in the carrying amount recognised in profit 
or loss. 

The  fair  value  is  the  initial  carrying  amount  for  the  purposes  of  subsequently  accounting  for  the 
retained interest as an associate, joint venture or financial asset. In addition, any amounts previously 
recognised in other comprehensive income in respect of that entity are accounted for as if the Group 
had  directly  disposed  of  the  related  assets  or  liabilities.  This  may  mean  that  amounts  previously 
recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss. 

Segment Reporting 

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the 
chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating 
resources  and  assessing  performance  of  the  operating  segments,  has  been  identified  as  the 
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. 

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 calculated using applicable income tax rates enacted, or substantially 
enacted, as at reporting date. Current tax liabilities/(assets) are therefore measured at the amounts 
expected  to  be  paid  to/(recovered  from)  the  relevant  taxation  authority.  Deferred  income  tax 
expense  reflects  movements  in  deferred  tax  asset  and  deferred  tax  liability  balances  during  the 
period as well unused tax losses.  Current and deferred income tax expense/(income) is charged or  
credited directly to equity instead of profit or loss when the tax relates to items that are credited or 
charged directly to equity. 

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, based on tax rates enacted or substantively 
enacted  at  reporting  date.  Their  measurement  also  reflects  the  manner  in  which  management 
expects to recover or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 1:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

Income Tax (continued) 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are ascertained based on temporary differences arising between 
the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred 
tax  assets  also  result  where  amounts  have  been  fully  expensed  but  future  tax  deductions  are 
available. No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, 
excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss. 

The  Company  and  its  Australian  100%  owned  controlled  entities  have  formed  a  tax  consolidated 
group. 

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.  The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be 
realised  in  the  future  is  based  on  the  assumption  that  no  adverse  change  will  occur  in  income 
taxation  legislation  and  the  anticipation  that  the  economic  entity  will  derive  sufficient  future 
assessable  income  to  enable  the  benefit  to  be  realised  and  comply  with  the  conditions  of 
deductibility imposed by the law. 

Exploration and Evaluation Assets 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area 
of  interest.  Such  expenditures  comprise  net  direct  costs  and  an  appropriate  portion  of  related 
overhead  expenditure  but  do  not  include  overheads  or  administration  expenditure  not  having  a 
specific nexus with a particular area of interest. 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 and active or significant operations in relation to the 
area are continuing. 

A regular review has been undertaken on each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of 
continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest. 

A provision is raised against exploration and evaluation assets where the directors are of the opinion 
that the carried forward net cost may not be recoverable or the right of tenure in the area lapses. 
The increase in the provision is charged against the results for the year. Accumulated costs in relation 
to an abandoned area are written off in full against profit or loss in the year in which the decision to 
abandon the area is made. 

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. 

Restoration Costs 

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 clauses of the exploration and mining permits. Such costs have been determined 
using estimates of future costs, current legal requirements and technology on an undiscounted basis. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 1:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

Restoration Costs (continued) 

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 have been determined 
on the basis that the restoration will be completed within one year of abandoning the site. 

The economic entity currently has no obligation for any restoration costs in relation to discontinued 
operations,  nor  is  it  currently  liable  for  any  future  restoration  costs  in  relation  to  current  areas  of 
interest. Consequently, no provision for restoration has been deemed necessary. 

Impairment of Non-Financial Assets 

At each reporting date, the economic entity reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible 
assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an 
indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less 
costs  to  sell  and  value  in  use,  is  compared  to  the  asset's  carrying  value.  Any  excess  of  the  asset's 
carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to profit or loss. 

Financial Instruments 

Recognition and Initial Measurement 

Financial instruments, incorporating financial assets and financial liabilities, are recognised when the 
entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.  Trade date  accounting is 
adopted for financial assets. 

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transactions costs where the instrument 
is not classified as at fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs related to instruments classified 
as at fair value through profit or loss are expensed to profit or loss immediately. 

Derecognition 

Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires 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 derecognised where the related obligations are either discharged, cancelled 
or  expire.  The  difference  between  the  carrying  value  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 profit or loss. 

Classification and Subsequent Measurement 

Financial  instruments  are  subsequently  measured  at  fair  value,  amortised  cost  using  the  effective 
interest rate method, or cost. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 1:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

Financial Instruments (continued) 

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer an assets. Amortised 
cost is calculated as: 

(a)  the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition; 

(b)  less principal repayments; 

(c)  plus  or  minus  the  cumulative  amortisation  of  the  difference,  if  any,  between  the  amount 
initially recognised and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method; 
and 

(d)  less any reduction for impairment. 

The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant 
period  and  is  equivalent  to  the  rate  that  exactly  discounts  estimated  future  cash  payments  or 
receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected 
life (or when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument to 
the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net 
cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying value with a consequential recognition of 
an income or expense in profit or loss. 

The  economic  entity  does  not  designate  any  interests  in  subsidiaries,  associates  or  joint  venture 
entities  as  being  subject  to  the  requirements  of  accounting  standards  specifically  applicable  to 
financial instruments. 

Loans and receivables 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that 
are not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost. 

Available-for-sale financial assets 

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either designated as 
such or that are not classified in any of the other categories. They comprise investments in the equity 
of other entities where there is neither a fixed maturity nor fixed or determinable payments. 

Financial Liabilities 

Non-derivative  financial  liabilities  (excluding  financial  guarantees)  are  subsequently  measured  at 
amortised cost. 

Impairment 

At each  reporting date,  the economic entity assesses whether there is objective evidence that a 
financial  instrument  has  been  impaired.  In  the  case  of  available-for-sale  financial  instruments,  a 
significant or prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an 
impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short-
term highly liquid investments with original maturities of less than 3 months. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 1:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

Issued Capital 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Transaction costs (net of tax where the deduction can be 
utilised) arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised in equity as a reduction of the share 
proceeds received. 

Share Based Payments 

The economic entity makes equity-settled share based payments to directors, employees and other 
parties for services provided or the acquisition of exploration assets. Where applicable, the fair value 
of the equity is measured at grant date and recognised as an expense over the vesting period, with 
a corresponding increase to an equity account. The fair value of shares is ascertained as the market 
bid  price.  The  fair  value  of  options  is  ascertained  using  a  binomial  lattice  pricing  model  which 
incorporates  all  market  vesting  conditions.  Where  applicable,  the  number  of  shares  and  options 
expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at each reporting date such that the amount recognised 
for  services  received  as  consideration  for  the  equity  instruments  granted  shall  be  based  on  the 
number of equity instruments that eventually vest. 

Where the fair value of services rendered by other parties can be reliably determined, this is used to 
measure the equity-settled payment. 

Revenue 

Interest  revenue  is  recognised  on  a  proportional  basis  taking  into  account  the  interest  rates 
applicable to the financial assets. 

Employee Benefits 

Short-term employee benefit obligations 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating 
sick leave expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the reporting period are 
recognised  in  liabilities  in  respect  of  employees'  services  rendered  up  to  the  end  of  the  reporting 
period and are measured at amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. 

Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST (or overseas VAT), except 
where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable. In these circumstances the GST (or overseas 
VAT) is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. 
Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.  Cash 
flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis except for the GST component of 
investing and financing activities which are disclosed as operating cash flows. 

Foreign Currency Transactions and Balances 

Functional and presentation currency 

The functional and presentation currency of Elementos Ltd and its Australian subsidiaries is Australian 
dollars ($A). 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 1:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

Foreign Currency Transactions and Balances (continued) 

Transactions and balances 

Foreign  currency  transactions  are  translated  into  functional  currency  using  the  exchange  rates 
prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are translated at the year-
end exchange rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost continue to be carried at the 
exchange  rate  at  the  date  of  the  transaction.  Non-monetary  items  measured  at  fair  value  are 
reported at the exchange rate at the date when fair values were measured.  Exchange differences 
arising on the translation of monetary items are recognised in profit or loss, except where deferred in 
equity as a qualifying cash flow or net investment hedge. 

Group Companies 

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

  assets and liabilities are translated at period-end exchange rates prevailing at that reporting 

date; 

 
 

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

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

Exchange  differences  arising  on  translation  of  foreign  operations  are  recognised  in  other 
comprehensive income. 

Government grants 

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

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

Government  grants  relating  to  exploration  and  evaluation  assets  that  have  been  capitalised  are 
recognised  by  deducting  the  grant  received  from  the  carrying  amount  of  the  exploration  and 
evaluation asset recognised on the statement of financial position. 

Earnings Per Share (EPS) 

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

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

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 1:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

New and Amended Standards and Interpretations Adopted During the Year 

None of the new standards and amendments to standards that are mandatory for the first time for 
the financial year beginning 1 July 2016 affected any of the amounts recognised in the current period 
or any period prior and are not likely to affect future periods. 

New and amended standards issued that are not yet effective during the year have not been 
adopted in preparing these financial statements. These standards include: 
1 – AASB 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers – applicable to annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2017. 
2 – AASB 9 - Financial Instruments – applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 
January 2018.. 
3 – AASB 16 - Leases – applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. 

None of these are expected to have a significant effect on the financial statements when they are 
first applied. 

Fair Values 

Fair values may be used for financial asset and liability measurement as well as for sundry disclosures.  
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It is based on the presumption 
that  the  transaction  takes  place  either  in  the  principal  market  for  the  asset  or  liability  or,  in  the 
absence  of  a  principal  market,  in  the  most  advantageous  market.  The  principal  or  most 
advantageous market must be accessible to, or by, the Group. 

Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the 
asset or liability assuming that market participants act in their best economic interest.  The fair value 
measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account the market participant's ability to generate 
economic benefits by using the asset at its highest and best use or by selling it to another market 
participant that would use the asset at its highest and best use.  In measuring fair value, the Group 
uses  valuation  techniques  that  maximise  the  use  of  observable  inputs  and  minimise  the  use  of 
unobservable inputs. 

Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements 

The directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial statements based 
on  historical  knowledge  and  best  available  current  information.  Estimates  assume  a  reasonable 
expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both 
externally and within the economic entity. 

Key Judgements: 

Exploration and Evaluation Assets 

The  economic  entity  performs  regular  reviews  on  each  area  of  interest  to  determine  the 
appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest. These reviews 
are based on detailed surveys and analysis of drilling results performed to reporting date.  Exploration   
and   evaluation   assets   at   30   June   2017   were   $4,745,000 (2016: $4,681,891). 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 2:  EXPENSES 

Included in expenses are the following items: 

Depreciation 

ASX, ASIC, share registry expenses 

Business development and investor relations costs 

Legal fees 

Insurances 

Audit, tax and external accounting fees 

Interest 

Employee benefits expense comprises: 

Salaries and wages 

Consulting fees 

Contributions to defined contribution plans 

Equity settled options 

Annual leave expensed 

NOTE 3:  INCOME TAX EXPENSE 

The prima facie tax on the operating loss is reconciled to income 
tax expense as follows: 

Prima  facie  tax/(benefit)  on  loss  from  ordinary  activities  before 
income tax at 30% (2016: 30%) 

Adjust for tax effect of: 

Non-deductible amounts 

Tax loss not recognised 

Temporary differences recognised 

Under/Over 

Income tax expense/(benefit) 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

10,002 

33,173 

131,852 

4,373 

29,696 

101,530 

30,000 

102,816 

200,880 

14,520 

- 

7,690 

3,783 

42,043 

120,679 

46,991 

39,950 

74,927 

15,654 

91,242 

82,835 

23,799 

197,130 

7,743 

- 

666,532 

746,776 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

(230,848) 

(527,334) 

(55,346) 

146,568 

- 

156,606 

153,340 

- 

139,626 

217,388 

- 

- 

- 

- 

3,950,581 

3,804,013 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities not recognised, the net benefit of which will only be realised if the 
conditions for deductibility set out in Note 1 occur: 

Temporary differences 

Tax losses 

The Group has carried forward tax losses of $15,301,014 in Australia, which must satisfy the Continuity 
of Ownership Test, or failing that, the Same Business Test, in order to be utilised in the future. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 4: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash at bank and on hand 

Short term deposits 

NOTE 5:  EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

645,868 

10,000 

655,868 

154,605 

312,663 

467,268 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

Exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure  carried  forward  in 
respect of areas of interest are: 

Exploration and evaluation phase - at cost 

4,745,500 

4,681,891 

Movement in exploration and evaluation assets: 

Opening balance - at cost 

Security deposit refunds 

Capitalised exploration expenditure 

Exploration and evaluation assets disposed of  

Foreign currency translation movement 

Exploration and evaluation assets written off 

Total exploration and evaluation assets 

Less research and development refunds 

4,681,891 

4,859,170 

- 

336,373 

- 

- 

(60,926) 

4,957,338 

(211,838) 

(14,956) 

448,172 

(49,364) 

- 

(240,447) 

5,002,575 

(320,684) 

Carrying amount at the end of the year 

4,745,500 

4,681,891 

Recoverability  of  the  carrying  amount  of  exploration  assets  is  dependent  on  the  successful 
development and commercial exploitation of projects, or alternatively, through the sale of the areas 
of interest. 

NOTE 6:  OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

Mining Lease Deposits 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

6,000 

6,000 

6,000 

6,000 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 7:  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Current: 

Trade payables and accrued expenses 

Short term employee benefits 

Total payables (unsecured) 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

60,485 

7,690 

68,175 

53,695 

9,044 

62,739 

The average credit period on purchases of goods and services is 30 days. No interest is paid on trade 
payables. 

NOTE 8:  BORROWINGS 

Current: 
Unsecured: 

Loan from related party 

Accrued interest 

Total unsecured non-current liability 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

500,000 

45,658 

545,658 

500,000 

15,658 

515,658 

Loan amount = $500,000 
Loan term = 2 years 
Interest rate = 6.0% 

On 23 December 2015, the Company  executed  a  loan  deed with the  Company’s  Non-Executive 
Chairman Mr Andy Greig, a related party, with the following key terms: 
 
 
 
  Unsecured 
  No conversion rights   
  No requirement to repay principal or pay interest during the loan term 
  Repayable by the Company at any time (during the loan term) 

On 24 February 2017, the Company and Andy Greig agreed to extend the repayment date of the 
loan to 31 December 2018. All other terms and conditions of the loan remain unchanged. 

Subsequent to 30 June 2017 the loan was repaid in full, as follows:  

  Andy  Greig  subscribed  for  his  full  entitlement  in  the  Company’s  Rights  Issue  of  45,371,137 
shares and 45,371,137 free attaching unlisted options (exercisable at 0.60 cents per option 
expiring on 30 June 2018) at a costs of 0.60 cents per share (and free attaching option). Andy 
Greig utilised the Rights Issue debt conversion facility to take up his Rights Issue entitlement 
costing $272,226, and reduce his loan by the same amount. 

  Andy  Greig  exercised  45,371,137  unlisted  options  (exercisable  at  0.60  cents  per  option 
expiring  on  30  June  2018)  in  to  45,371,137  shares  paying  the  exercise  price  of  $272,226  by 
reducing his loan by the same amount. 
The Company made a final cash payment of $4,989 to pay the residual balance of the loan 
and any accrued interest.  

 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 9:  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY 

Fully paid ordinary shares 

Balance as at 1 July  

Other share issues: 

    26 October 2016 

    14 December 2016 

    30 June 2017 

Balance as at 30 June 

2017 

2016 

No. of 
Shares 

$ 

No. of 
Shares 

$ 

 767,479,642  

 12,407,382  

 767,479,642  

 12,437,377  

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

64,333,636 

17,484,545 

100,000,000 

353,835 

96,165 

600,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

949,297,823  

 13,457,382   767,479,642  

 12,437,377  

Total  transaction  costs  associated 
with share issues  

 (65,681) 

 (29,995) 

Net issued capital 

 13,391,701  

 12,407,382  

Ordinary shareholders are entitled to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up 
of the company in proportion to the number of and amount paid on the shares held. Every ordinary 
shareholder present at a meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote on a show of hands or 
by poll. Ordinary shares have no par value. 

Notes for the above table, relating to the year ended 30 June 2017, are: 

(a) & (b) 

Issued at 0.55 cents each, pursuant to a private placement.  

(c) 

Issued at 0.60 cents each, pursuant to a private placement. 

Options 

Note 

Weighted 
average 
exercise price 
(cents) 

30 June 2017 

No. of Options 

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price (cents) 

30 June 2016 

No. of Options 

Unlisted Share Options 

2.01 

 20,300,000  

2.67 

 43,850,000  

Balance at the beginning of the 
reporting period 

Options issued during the period: 

2.67 

 43,850,000  

10.58 

 17,850,000  

Issued to staff and consultants 

18 

 -  

Expired  

Exercisable at end of year 

Capital Management 

3.20 

2.01 

 (23,550,000) 

 20,300,000  

1.33 

22.6 

2.67 

 31,000,000  

 (5,000,000) 

 43,850,000  

Exploration companies such as Elementos Limited are funded almost exclusively by share capital. In 
December 2015, the Group also entered in to a loan agreement set out in more detail in Note  10 
(Borrowings). The loan has been repaid subsequent to 30 June 2017.  

Management controls the capital of the Group to ensure it can fund its operations and continue as 
a going concern. Capital management policy is to fund its exploration activities principally by way 
of equity, and where required, debt and/or project finance. No dividend will be paid while the Group 
is in exploration stage. There are no externally imposed capital requirements. 

There have been no other changes to the capital management policies during the year. 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 10:  RESERVES 

Foreign Currency Translation Reserve 

The  foreign  currency  translation  reserve  recorded  exchange  differences  arising  on  translation  of 
foreign  controlled  subsidiaries.  Amounts  were  reclassified  during  the  period  to  profit  or  loss  as  the 
foreign operations have been abandoned. 

Share-Based Payments Reserve 

The share-based payment reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued to employees. 
This reserve can be reclassified as retained earnings if options lapse. 

NOTE 11:  CASH FLOW INFORMATION   

Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Loss after Income 
Tax: 

Loss after income tax 

Non-cash flows in loss from ordinary activities: 

Depreciation 

Exploration expenditure written off 

Equity settled compensation 

Gain on disposal of subsidiary 

Reclassify foreign currency reserve 

Interest on borrowings 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 

(Increase)/Decrease in receivables 

(Increase)/Decrease in prepayments and other assets 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

(769,493) 

 (1,757,780) 

10,002 

60,926 

- 

- 

- 

30,000 

1,736 

708 

 3,783  

 240,447  

 197,130  

(453) 

667,824 

- 

 12,847  

 10,127  

(Decrease)/Increase in payables 

Cash flows from operations 

(27,638) 

 (72,074)  

(693,759) 

 (698,149) 

NOTE 12:  EARNINGS PER SHARE 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

Net loss used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS 

(769,493) 

 (1,757,780) 

Weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares  outstanding  during 
the period used in the calculation of basic EPS 

820,997,906 

 767,479,642  

Options are considered potential ordinary shares. Options issued are not presently dilutive and were 
not included in the determination of diluted earnings per share for the period. Shares and options 
issued subsequent to 30 June 2017 are also not dilutive.  

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 13:  COMMITMENTS 

(a) Exploration Commitments 

The Group has certain obligations to expend minimum amounts on exploration in tenement areas. 
These obligations may be varied from time to time and are expected to be fulfilled in the normal 
course of operations of the Group. 

The  following  commitments  exist  at  balance  date  but  have  not  been  brought  to  account.  If  the 
relevant  option  to  acquire  a  mineral  tenement  is  relinquished  the  expenditure  commitment  also 
ceases. The Group has the option to negotiate new terms or relinquish the tenements and also to 
meet expenditure requirements by joint venture or farm-in arrangements. 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

1,000,000 

- 

$ 

1,000,000 

212,838 

1,000,000 

1,212,838 

Not later than 1 year 

Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years 

Total commitment 

(b) Operating Lease Commitments 

The Group has no operating leases (2016: nil). 

NOTE 14: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

There were no contingent liabilities at the end of the reporting period. 

NOTE 15:  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

Parent Entity 

Elementos Limited is the legal parent and ultimate parent entity  of the Group,  owning 100%  of all 
subsidiaries at 30 June 2017. 

Subsidiaries 

Interest in subsidiaries are disclosed in Note 20. 

Key Management Personnel 

Short-term employee benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

Equity-based payments 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

373,828 

13,281 

- 

387,109 

$ 

 353,687  

 22,910  

 191,300  

 567,897  

On 23 December 2015, the Company  executed  a  loan  deed with the  Company’s  Non-Executive 
Chairman Mr Andy Greig, a related party, for up to $500,000. The loan has been settled since 30 June 
2017. Further details are contained in Note 8 (Borrowings). 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 16:  SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS 

Director and Employee Share-based Payments  

Share based payment expense recognised during the year: 

Share based payment expense recognised during the period: 

Options issued to employees under employee share option plan 

Options issued to consultant 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

-  

-  

-  

133,930  

63,200  

197,130  

During the year ended 30 June 2016, 31million options were granted, 21million to employees 
(includes 20million options issued to the then chief executive officer, Tim McManus, one of the 
Group’s key management personnel) under the employee share option plan and 10million to a 
consultant. The options vested on grant date and expire on 31 July 2019, except for 1million which 
expire 31 July 2018. 

The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year was 0.64 cents. The fair values 
at grant date were determined by an independent valuator using a Black-Scholes option pricing 
model that takes into account the share price at grant date, exercise price, expected volatility, 
option life, expected dividends, the risk free rate, the impact of dilution, the fact that the options 
are not tradeable. The inputs used for the Black-Scholes option pricing model for options granted 
during the year ended 30 June 2016 were as follows: 

  grant dates: 26 August 2015 (for 21million options) and 21 December 2015 (for 10million options) 
share price at grant date: 1.0 cent (for the 21million options issued on 26 August 2015) and 0.9 
 
cents (for the 10million options issued on 21 December 2015)  

  exercise prices: 1.25 cents to 1.50 cents  
  expected volatility: 100%   
  expected dividend yield: nil%  
 

risk  free  rates:  1.91%  (for  1million  options  expiring 31  July  2018)  and  2.12%  (for  30million  options 
expiring 31 July 2019) 

Expected volatility was determined based on the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of 
the option), adjusted for any expected changes to future volatility based on publicly available 
information. 

NOTE 17:  AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION 

Remuneration for the auditor of the parent entity:  

BDO Audit Pty Ltd and its related entities: 

Auditing or reviewing the financial reports 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

34,343 

34,343 

42,324  

 42,324  

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 18:   FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

(a)  Financial Risk Management Policies 

The  Elementos  Group's  financial  instruments  comprises  cash  balances,  receivables  and  payables, 
loans to and from subsidiaries and a loan from a related party. The main purpose of these financial 
instruments is to provide finance for Group operations. 

Treasury Risk Management 

Key  executives  of  the  Company  meet  on  a  regular  basis  to  analyse  exposure  and  to  evaluate 
treasury  management  strategies  in  the  context  of  the  most  recent  economic  conditions  and 
forecasts. 

The board of directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Group's risk 
management  framework.  Management  is  responsible  for  developing  and  monitoring  the  risk 
management policies and reports to the board. 

Financial Risks 

The main risks the Group is exposed to through its financial instruments are interest rate risk, credit risk 
and liquidity risk. These risks are managed through monitoring of forecast cash flows, interest rates, 
economic conditions and ensuring adequate funds are available. 

Interest Rate Risk 

The Group's exposure to interest rate risk, which is the risk that a financial instrument's cash flows from 
interest will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates, arises in relation to the Group's 
bank balances.  This risk is managed through careful placement of surplus funds in interest bearing 
bank accounts. 

Liquidity Risk 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able meet its financial obligations as they fall due. 
This risk is managed by ensuring, to the extent possible, that there is sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities 
when due, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group's reputation. 

The  economic  Group's  activities  are  funded  from  equity  and  where  required  and  available  debt 
and/or project finance. There is no requirement to repay principal or pay interest on the related party 
loan during the loan term. 

Credit Risk 

The  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk,  excluding  the  value  of  any  collateral  or  other  security,  at 
balance  date  to  recognised  financial  assets,  is  their  carrying  amount,  net  of  any  provisions  for 
impairment  of  those  assets,  as  disclosed  in  the  statement  of  financial  position  and  notes  to  the 
financial statements. 

Credit risk arises from exposures to deposits with financial institutions and sundry receivables. 

Credit risk is managed and reviewed regularly by key executives. The key executives monitor credit 
risk by actively assessing the rating quality and liquidity of counter parties: 

  only banks and financial institutions with an ‘A’ rating are utilised; and 

  all other entities are rated for credit worthiness taking into account their size, market position 

and financial standing. 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

At  30  June  2017,  there  was  no  concentration  of  credit  risk,  other  than  bank  balances  and  on 
geographical basis with most financial assets in Australia (2016: nil). 

(b) Financial Instrument Composition and Contractual Maturity Analysis 

Financial assets: 

Within 6 months: 

cash & cash equivalents (i) 

receivables (ii) 

Financial liabilities: 

Within 6 months: 

payables (ii) 

Within 18 months: 

loan 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

$ 

655,868 

284 

656,152 

 467,268  

 2,020  

 469,288  

(68,175) 

 (62,739) 

(545,658) 

(613,833) 

(515,658) 

(578,397) 

(i)  Floating  interest  rates,  with  weighted  average  effective  interest  rate  1.79%,  with  an  average 

maturity of 10 days. 

(ii) Non-interest bearing. The contractual cash flows do not differ to the carrying amount. 

(c) Fair Values 

Fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are materially in line with carrying values due to 
there short term nature. 

(d) Sensitivity Analysis 

The Company has performed sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to interest rate risk. At year 
end,  the  effect  on  profit  and  equity  as  a  result  of  a  1%  change  in  the  interest  rate,  with  all  other 
variables remaining constant, is immaterial (2016: immaterial). 

NOTE 19: SEGMENT REPORTING 

Operating segments have been determined on the basis of reports reviewed by the board of 
directors and the Chief Executive Officer (chief operating decision makers) in assessing 
performance and determining the allocation of resources. The Group is managed primarily on a 
geographic basis, that is, the location of the respective areas of interest (tenements) in Australia. 
Operating segments are determined on the basis of financial information reported to the board of 
directors which is at the consolidated entity level. The Group does not have any products or 
services that it derives revenue from. The Group's exploration and development activities in 
Australia is the Group’s sole focus, primarily focused around tin and copper. The Group's previous 
exploration activities in Argentina and Chile have been discontinued and/or sold. 

Accordingly,  management currently identifies the Group as having only  one reportable segment, 
being the exploration of mineral assets in Australia. There have been no changes in the operating 
segments during the year. Accordingly, all significant operating decisions are based upon analysis of 
the consolidated entity as one segment. The financial results from this segment are equivalent to the 
financial statements of the Group as a whole. 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

NOTE 20:  SUBSIDIARIES 

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

Rockwell Minerals Pty Ltd 

Rockwell Minerals (Tasmania) Pty Ltd 

Elementos Minerales S.A. 

Elementos Chile Limitada 

Country of 
incorporation 

Australia 

Australia 

Argentina 

Chile 

Ownership interest 

2017 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

2016 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

NOTE 21:  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

On 29 June 2017, the Company announced that:  

 

 

it had received commitments to complete a private placement of 100,000,000 shares to be 
issued at 0.60 cents per share (and 100,000,000 attaching options having an exercise price 
of 0.6 cents per option and expiring on 30 June 2018) to raise a total of $600,000 (before 
costs) (Placement); and 

it would proceed with a non-renounceable rights issue to raise up to $1,423,947 (before 
costs) on the same conditions as the abovementioned Placement, by issuing up to 
237,324,456 shares and 237,324,456 attaching options (Rights Issue). 

On 30 June 2017, 100,000,000 ordinary shares were issued, pursuant to the Placement, raising 
$600,000 (before costs). 

The Rights Issue was made in accordance with section 713 of the Corporations Act with full details 
set out in a Prospectus sent to Eligible Shareholders on 6 July 2017. The Rights Issue contained a 
debt conversion facility. 

Subsequent to 30 June 2017, the following events were completed as part of the Placement and 
Rights Issue: 

 

The Rights Issue was fully subscribed (after the entitlement and shortfall offers) resulting in 
237,324,642 shares and 237,324,642 unlisted options (exercisable at 0.60 cents per option 
expiring on 30 June 2018) being issued. 45,371,137 of these shares and options were issued 
to the Company’s Chairman and largest shareholder, Andy Greig, utilising the debt 
conversion facility to take up his Rights Issue entitlement ($272,226); and 

  100,000,000 unlisted options (exercisable at 0.60 cents per option expiring on 30 June 2018) 

were issued pursuant to the Placement. 

Also subsequent to 30 June 2017: 

  45,371,137 unlisted options (exercisable at 0.60 cents per option expiring on 30 June 2018) 

were exercised in to 45,371,137 shares by the Company’s Chairman and largest 
shareholder, Andy Greig, using debt conversion ($272,226); and 

  a further 602,108 unlisted options (exercisable at 0.60 cents per option expiring on 30 June 

2018) were exercised in to 602,108 shares, raising $3,613.  

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017 

Other than the capital raising events noted above, there are no other matters or circumstances 
that have arisen since the end of the year which significantly affected or may significantly affect 
the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in 
future financial years. 

NOTE 22:  PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION 

The  following  information  relates  to  the  parent  entity,  Elementos  Limited  at  30  June  2017.  This 
information has been prepared using consistent accounting policies as presented in Note 1. 

Current assets 

Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Contributed equity 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

Total equity 

Loss for the period 

Other comprehensive income for the period 

30 June 2017 

30 June 2016 

$ 

655,020 

6,722,117 

7,377,137 

623,084 

- 

623,084 

$ 

 467,131  

 7,426,918  

 7,894,049  

 59,257  

 515,658  

 574,915  

29,287,232 

 28,302,914  

1,270,522 

 1,270,522  

(23,803,701) 

 (22,254,302) 

6,754,053 

 7,319,134  

(1,549,399) 

 (1,328,273) 

- 

 -  

Total comprehensive income for the period 

(1,549,399) 

 (1,328,273) 

The Company has no contingent liabilities, nor has it entered into any guarantees in relation to the 
debts of its subsidiaries (2016: nil). 

The  Company  has  not  entered  into  any  contractual  commitments  for  the  acquisition  of  property, 
plant and equipment (2016: nil). 

The  Company  and  its  Australian  100%  owned  controlled  entities  have  formed  a  tax  consolidated 
group.   

Members  of  the  Group  entered  into  a  tax  sharing  arrangement.  The  agreement  provides  for  the 
allocation  of  income  tax  liabilities  between  the  entities  in  proportion  to  their  contribution  to  the 
Group's taxable income. The head entity of the tax consolidated Group is Elementos Ltd.  

NOTE 23:  COMPANY DETAILS 

The registered office and principal place of business is:  

Level 10, 110 Mary Street 
Brisbane, Queensland, 4000 Australia 

NOTE 24:  DIVIDENDS & FRANKING CREDITS 

There  were  no  dividends  paid  or  recommended  during  the  financial  year.  There  are  no  franking 
credits available to the shareholders of the Company. 

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ELEMENTOS LIMITED - ABN 49 138 468 756 

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 

Director’s Declaration 

The directors of the Company declare that: 

1.  The attached financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 

2001, including: 

a.  complying with Accounting Standards which, as stated in accounting policy note 1 
to  the  financial  statements,  constitutes  explicit  and  unreserved  compliance  with 
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); and 

b.  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 

2017 and of their performance for the financial year ended on that date. 

2.  The chief executive officer and chief financial officer have each declared that: 

a.  the  financial  records  of  the  Company  for  the  financial  year  have  been  properly 

maintained in accordance with section 286 of the Corporations Act 2001; 

b.  the financial statements and notes for the financial year comply with the Accounting 

Standards; and 

c.  the financial statements and notes for the financial year give a true and fair view. 

3. 

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. 

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the board of directors. 

C. Nolan  
Director 

Dated 28 September 2017  
Brisbane, Queensland 

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Brisbane QLD 4000 
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Australia 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 

To the members of Elementos Limited 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion  

We have audited the financial report of Elementos Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the 
Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the 
consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement 
of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes 
to the financial report, including a summary of significant accounting policies and the directors’ 
declaration. 

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

(i) 

Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its 
financial performance for the year ended on that date; and  

(ii) 

Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.  

Basis for opinion  

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

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

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

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110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited 
by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional 
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Material uncertainty related to going concern  

We draw attention to Note 1 in the financial report which describes the events and/or conditions which 
give rise to the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the group’s 
ability to continue as a going concern and therefore the group may be unable to realise its assets and 
discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this 
matter.  

Key audit matters 

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

Carrying value of exploration and evaluation assets 

Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

The group carries significant exploration and 
evaluation assets of $4,745,500 as at 30 June 2017 as 
disclosed in note 5 to the financial statements.  

The carrying value of exploration and evaluation assets 
represents a significant asset of the company and 
assessing whether facts or circumstances exist to 
suggest that impairment indicators were present, and 
if present, whether the carrying amount of this asset 
may exceed its recoverable amount was considered key 
to the audit. 

This assessment involves significant judgement applied 
by management. 

We considered it necessary to assess whether facts and 
circumstances existed to suggest that impairment 
indicators were present, and if present, whether the 
carrying amount of these assets may exceed its 
recoverable amount. 

Our procedures included, but were not limited to, 
assessing and evaluating management's assessment of 
whether any impairment indicators in accordance 
with AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral 
Resources have been identified across the Group’s 
exploration projects, the indicators being: 

• 
• 

• 

• 

Expiring, or imminently expiring, rights to tenure 
A lack of budgeted or planned exploration and 
evaluation spend on the areas of interest 
Discontinuation of, or a plan to discontinue, 
exploration activities in the areas of interest 
Sufficient data exists to suggest carrying value of 
exploration and evaluation assets is unlikely be 
recovered in full through successful development 
or sale. 

We verified current tenement licences to determine 
that the group has the rights to tenure and maintains 
the tenements in good standing. We obtained the 
expenditure budget for the 2018 year and assessed 
that there is reasonable forecasted expenditure to 
confirm continued exploration spend into the projects 
indicating that Management are committed to the 
projects.  We also reviewed ASX announcements and 
Board meeting minutes for the year and subsequent 
to year end for exploration activity to identify any 
indicators of impairment. 

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BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 
110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited 
by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional 
Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other information  

The directors are responsible for the other information.  The other information comprises the 
information in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2017, but does not include the 
financial report and the auditor’s report thereon.  

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

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information 
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.  

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report  

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the 
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:  

http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf  

This description forms part of our auditor’s report.  

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BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 
110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited 
by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional 
Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report  

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 15 to 21 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 30 June 2017. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Elementos Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2017, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

Responsibilities 

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

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

D P Wright 
Director 

Brisbane, 28 September 2017 

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BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 
110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited 
by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional 
Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees.