Fenix Resources Limited
Annual Report 2021

Plain-text annual report

FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED ABN 68 125 323 622 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 Share Registry Automic Registry Services Level 2, 267 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Telephone: 1300 288 664 Facsimile: +61 2 9698 5414 Stock Exchange Listing Australian Securities Exchange ASX Code - FEX Registered and Principal Office Office 10, Emerald House, 1202 Hay St West Perth WA 6005 Telephone: +61 8 9226 2011 +61 8 9226 2099 Facsimile: Email: Web: info@fenixresources.com.au www.fenixresources.com.au CORPORATE DIRECTORY Directors Interim Non-Executive Chairman Warwick Davies Managing Director Robert Brierley Non-Executive Director Garry Plowright Richard Nicholls-Maltman Non-Executive Director Company Secretary Shannon Coates Auditor Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd Central Park Level 43, 152-158 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Bankers National Australia Bank Limited 50 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 CONTENTS Corporate Directory Directors’ Report Auditor’s Independence Declaration Consolidated statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income Consolidated statement of Financial Position Consolidated statement of Changes in Equity Consolidated statement of Cash Flows Notes to and forming part of the Consolidated Financial Statements Directors’ Declaration Independent Auditor’s Report Additional Information 2 3 22 23 24 25 26 27 66 67 71 FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 2 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT The Directors present their financial report for the consolidated entity consisting of Fenix Resources Limited (Company or Fenix) and the entities it controls (Consolidated Entity or Group) at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2021. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS During the year ended 30 June 2021, the Company made significant progress on the Iron Ridge iron ore project (Iron Ridge Project or the Project) in Western Australia’s Mid-West, which culminated in production commencing in December 2020 and the first shipment dispatched in February 2021. IRON RIDGE PROJECT - OPERATIONS Mining and Production Following a positive final investment decision in September 2020, on 21 December 2020, the Company announced that production had commenced at the Iron Ridge Project, with Lump and Fines products being stockpiled at the Port of Geraldton in preparation for the first shipment, which subsequently took place in February 2021. Subsequent to the maiden shipment, eight additional ships were successfully loaded in the reporting period, resulting in more than half a million tonnes of product shipped from the Iron Ridge Project. Average grade shipped was 61.2% Fe for fines and 63.9% Fe for lump product, exceeding expectations and the Ore Reserve model. The average lump to fines ratio of 52.5%:47.5%, is significantly higher than the life-of-mine assumed average of 25%:75%. This increased proportion of lump production coincided with a period of record lump premium prices, enhancing financial performance during the period. Fenix continues to expect a reversion to previously assumed levels as the planned pit deepens. Production Summary Production Summary (kwmt) June Q FY21 March Q FY21 Dec Q FY21 Project to Date Ore Mined Lump Ore Produced Fine Ore Produced Lump Ore Hauled Fine Ore Hauled Lump Ore Shipped Fine Ore Shipped C1 Cash Cost (A$/wmt Shipped FOB) Approvals & Permitting 369.6 196.4 161.3 154.1 154.1 129.3 151.4 85.3 298.4 117.0 122.2 105.3 114.1 112.7 107.2 93.2 19.4 9.0 7.8 7.9 1.7 0 0 N/A 687.4 322.4 291.3 267.3 269.9 242.0 258.6 88.8 Fenix holds three miscellaneous licences (L20/83, L20/84, and L20/85) and a general-purpose lease, securing all the necessary tenure for continued operations at the Iron Ridge Project. During the year ended 30 June 2021, the Stage 1 Mining Proposal and Mine Closure Plan was approved by the DMIRS (refer to ASX announcement titled “Fenix secures approval for Iron Ridge Mining Proposal” on 13 August 2020), followed by approval of the Stage 1 Project Management Plan and Clearing Permit (refer to ASX announcement titled “Key Mining Approvals Granted for Iron Ridge Project” on 15 September 2020), paving the way for commencement of mine development. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 3 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) The Company also executed the Mining Co-operation and Benefits Agreement (MCB Agreement) with the Wajarri Yamatji # 1 Native Title Claimant Group. This milestone marked the Company’s commitment to providing benefits for the communities in which it operates. Offtake Agreements and Service Provider Contracts During the reporting period, the Company announced the execution of a binding offtake terms sheet with Sinosteel International Holding Company Limited (Sinosteel Binding Offtake Terms Sheet). Fenix has sales arrangements in place for 100% of projected iron production from the Iron Ridge Project, after Atlas Iron subsidiary Weld Range Iron Ore Pty Ltd previously took up a marketing election on 50% of production and sales for the Project (refer ASX release dated 31 August 2020 “Marketing agent for 50% of Iron Ridge production secured”). On 19 October 2020, the Company announced that it had awarded the drill & blast, mining, and crushing & screening contract for the Iron Ridge Project to MACA Limited (MACA). Early stage works commenced in September 2020 using local contractors, with MACA mobilising heavy earthmoving equipment to site in the December Quarter. Open pit mining and crushing and screening operations commenced in December 2020. On 26 October 2020, the Company announced the execution of a contract for the road transport component of its Iron Ridge Project with Fenix Newhaul Pty Ltd (formerly Premium Minehaul Pty Ltd) (Fenix Newhaul). As announced on 7 May 2019, Fenix Newhaul is the incorporated joint venture company established to implement the strategic alliance between the Company and Craig Mitchell, the founder and former owner of Mitchell Corp, a major supplier of transport and logistics services to the Western Australian mining industry. Fenix Newhaul is 50% owned by the Company and 50% owned by Newhaul Pty Ltd (formerly Minehaul Pty Ltd), an entity controlled by Mr Mitchell. Port Infrastructure Acquisition On 14 October 2020, the Company announced that it had executed a binding terms sheet with Sinosteel Midwest Corporation Limited (SMC) to acquire SMC’s iron ore storage shed, truck unloading and conveyor systems located at the Geraldton Port. SMC owns the Weld Range Iron Ore Project, which is adjacent to Fenix’s Iron Ridge Project, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinosteel Group Corporation Limited, a Chinese State Owned Enterprise. Additional to the sale and purchase of the Port infrastructure, SMC and the Company also reached agreement to cooperate on commercial terms to ensure that the Iron Ridge Project has the necessary lease area to fit all of its infrastructure during the economic life of the Iron Ridge Project. Port Access and Lease Agreements During the year ended 30 June 2021, the Company also announced that it had executed a Port Lease Agreement and a Port Access and Services Agreement with Mid West Ports Authority for the export of iron ore products through the Port of Geraldton. The Agreement allows Fenix to export 1.25 million tonnes per annum of iron ore. The initial term of the agreement is four years, with two additional two-year extensions able to be triggered at Fenix’s election. CORPORATE Financial On 20 August 2020, the Company announced a two-tranche equity capital raising to raise $15 million (before costs). The equity capital raising was completed on 8 October 2020, with a total of 103,448,276 shares issued at an issue price of $0.145 per share. The funds raised have been used towards development of the Iron Ridge Project. During the year ended 30 June 2021, the Company received $5.9 million and issued a total of 77,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company upon exercise of the following unlisted options: (i) (ii) (iii) 57,000,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.08 per option, on or before 21 November 2021; 10,000,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.07 per option, on or before 31 December 2021; and 10,000,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.06 per option, on or before 31 December 2021. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 4 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) Board Changes On 10 November 2020, the Company announced the appointment of Mr Warwick Davies as Non-Executive Director. Mr Davies has worked in the iron ore and minerals industries for over 50 years. Initially employed by BHP Steel in their Newcastle and Whyalla steel works, he moved to the Pilbara with Hamersley Iron in 1969 beginning a 4-decade involvement in iron ore in technical, operational, and commercial roles. Mr Davies is an Industrial Chemist with a strong economics background where his iron ore experience was developed with the Robe River organisation until 2001 when a take-over by Rio Tinto Limited resulted in a career change. Mr Davies became a consultant working and providing advice to Mt Gibson Iron and Atlas Iron during their respective start-ups. Mr Davies has extensive experience in all commercial aspects of the iron ore market including freight supported by his strong technical marketing background. Mr Davies was subsequently appointed interim Non-Executive Chairman following the resignation of Mr Garrett Dixon, effective 19 February 2021. During the period, the Company also announced that Mr Garry Plowright would step down from his Executive role with the Company and move into a Non-Executive Director role, effective 1 January 2021. Effective 17 May 2021, Mr Richard Nicholls-Maltman was appointed Independent Non-Executive Director. Mr Nicholls- Maltman has over 28 years’ experience as a solicitor practising primarily in the corporate and resources sectors. He has acted for a number of exploration and production companies and has a broad range of experience in project development and mine to port operations and logistics. He holds Bachelors degrees in Law (with honours) and Commerce (Accounting and Finance) and a Masters degree in Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction. He has worked in disaster recovery projects in Australia, the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean, as well as the refugee crisis in Europe. He is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors and Chairman courses, and has previous experience as a Director and Chairman on an ASX listed exploration and production company. He is currently a Director of Franco-Nevada Corporation’s Australian subsidiary and a Director of an Australian based charity operating in Africa. Richard was also appointed as the Fenix representative on the Fenix Newhaul Pty Ltd Board, effective 1 June 2021. Appointment of General Manager – Operations On 10 September 2020, the Company announced the appointment of Mr Chris Tuckwell as General Manager of Operations. Mr Tuckwell is responsible for the development of the Iron Ridge Project and is acting as Registered Mine Manager on site. Mr Tuckwell is a qualified Engineer and experienced Executive of mining and mine contracting companies with notable experience as Managing Director of MACA Limited and Chief Operating Officer of African Mining Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ausdrill Limited (now known as Perenti Global Limited). Appointment of Company Secretary On 1 July 2020, the Company announced the appointment of Ms Shannon Coates as Company Secretary. Ms Coates is a qualified Lawyer, Chartered Secretary, and graduate of the AICD’s Company Directors course. She has more than 25 years’ experience in corporate law and compliance, is Managing Director of Perth-based corporate advisory firm Evolution Corporate Services and is currently Company Secretary to a number of ASX listed companies, with a strong focus on resources. At the same time, Mr Matthew Foy resigned as Company Secretary. Tenements As at the date of this report, the Company’s interests in tenements are set out below: Location Project Tenement Interest Western Australia Iron Ridge M20/118-I Western Australia Iron Ridge E20/936 100% 100% FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 5 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) Location Project Tenement Interest Western Australia Iron Ridge L20/83 Western Australia Iron Ridge L20/84 Western Australia Iron Ridge L20/85 Western Australia Iron Ridge G20/28 Farm-in and Joint Venture Agreement 100% 100% 100% 100% On 8 February 2021, the Company announced that it had executed a farm-in and joint venture terms sheet with Scorpion Minerals Limited (Scorpion) (ASX: SCN) to earn a 70% interest in the Iron Ore Rights over tenements E20/953 (currently the subject of an option to acquire between Scorpion and Element 25 Limited) and E20/948 (currently 100%-owned by Scorpion) (together the Tenements) (Farm-In and Joint Venture Agreement). The Tenements lie contiguous and adjacent to the tenements comprising the Iron Ridge Project and contain numerous known iron ore targets. A summary of the material terms of the Farm-In and Joint Venture Agreement is contained in the ASX announcement titled “Farm in to Iron Ore rights adjoining Iron Ridge Project” on 8 February 2021. Annual Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves Statement The Company carries out an annual review of its iron ore Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves at the Iron Ridge Project in Western Australia as required by the ASX Listing Rules. The review was carried out as at 30 June 2021. The estimates for Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves were prepared and disclosed under the JORC Code 2012 Edition. The original Mineral Resource was disclosed to ASX on 21 August 2019 and Ore Reserves on 4 November 2020. Estimation Governance Statement The Company ensures that all Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves estimations are subject to appropriate levels of governance and internal controls. Exploration results are collected and managed by an independent competent qualified Geologist. All data collection activities are conducted to industry standards based on a framework of quality assurance and quality control protocols covering all aspects of sample collection, topographical and geophysical surveys, drilling, sample preparation, physical and chemical analysis and data and sample management. Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves estimates are prepared by appropriately qualified, independent Competent Persons. If there is a material change in the estimate of a Mineral Resource or Ore Reserves, the estimate and supporting documentation in question is reviewed by a suitable qualified independent Competent Persons and announced to the ASX in accordance with the Listing Rules. The Company reports its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves on an annual basis in accordance with JORC Code 2012. Iron Ridge Mineral Resource as at 30 June 2021 JORC Classification Inferred Indicated Total Mt 0.4 9.4 9.8 Fe% 62.1 64.5 64.4 AL2O3% LOI% 2.74 2.45 2.46 3.70 1.85 1.92 Iron Ridge Mineral Resource as at 21 August 2019 JORC Classification Inferred Indicated Total Mt 0.5 10.0 10.5 Fe% 62.5 64.3 64.2 AL2O3% LOI% 2.80 2.56 2.57 3.13 1.90 1.96 P% 0.05 0.05 0.05 P% 0.046 0.046 0.046 FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED SiO2% TiO2% 4.52 3.11 3.16 0.11 0.09 0.09 SiO2% TiO2% 4.41 3.21 3.26 0.12 0.09 0.09 - 6 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) Mineral Resources totalled 9.8 Mt at 64.4 Fe% as at 30 June 2021, inclusive of Ore Reserves. This represents a 6.67% decrease in Mineral Resources when compared to the total Mineral Resources as previously released to the ASX on 21 August 2019 titled “Significant Increase in Iron Ridge Mineral Resource”. Depletion in the Mineral Resource occurred due to iron ore production, which commenced in December 2020. Iron Ridge Ore Reserves as at 30 June 2021 JORC Classification Probable Total Mt 7.10 7.10 Fe% 64.09 64.09 AL2O3% LOI% 2.67 2.67 1.96 1.96 P% 0.05 0.05 SiO2% TiO2% 3.35 3.35 0.09 0.09 Iron Ridge Ore Reserves as at 4 November 2020 JORC Classification Mt Fe% AL2O3% LOI% P% SiO2% TiO2% Probable Total 7.76 7.76 63.9 63.9 2.79 2.79 2.00 2.00 0.05 0.05 3.46 3.46 0.09 0.09 Ore Reserves totalled 7.1 Mt at 64.09 Fe% as at 30 June 2021. This represents an 8.5% decrease in Ore Reserves when compared to the total Ore Reserves as previously released to the ASX on 4 November 2019 titled “Feasibility Study Generates Outstanding Cashflow”. Depletion in the Ore Reserve occurred due to iron ore production, which commenced in December 2020. Note: Tonnage figures in the above tables have been rounded and as a result may not add up to the totals quoted Competent Person’s Statement The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Mr Alex Whishaw, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is a former employee of CSA Global Pty Ltd. Mr Whishaw has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcement and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. The information in this report that relates to the Processing and Metallurgy for the Iron Ridge Project is based on and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation compiled by Mr Damian Connelly who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a full time employee of METS Engineering Group. Mr Connelly has sufficient experience 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’. The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcement and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. The information in this report that relates to Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mr John Battista, a Competent Person who is a Member and Chartered Professional (Mining) of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is currently employed by Mining Plus (UK) Ltd. Mr Battista has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcement and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. In relation to the production target and forecast financial information referred to in the report, the Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target and the forecast financial information derived from the production target continue to apply and have not materially changed since the announcement of the feasibility study on 4 November 2019. This Annual Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves Statement is based on and fairly represents the information and supporting documentation prepared by the above-mentioned Competent Persons. It is approved as a whole by Mr Steve O’Grady, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is currently employed by Intermine Engineering Consultants. Mr O’Grady has sufficient experience 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 the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 7 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) DIRECTORS The names of Directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signing this report, unless otherwise stated are: Warwick Davies Robert Brierley Garry Plowright Interim Non-Executive Chairman (appointed 19 February 2021), Non-Executive Director (appointed 9 November 2020) Managing Director (appointed 1 March 2018), Non-Executive Director (appointed 1 June 2018), Executive Director (appointed 21 November 2018) Non-Executive Director (Appointed 21 November 2018 as Executive Director, and transitioned to Non-Executive Director 1 January 2021) Richard Nicholls-Maltman Non-Executive Director (appointed 17 May 2021) Garret Dixon Non-Executive Chairman (appointed 1 January 2020, resigned 19 February 2021) PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the Group was to explore, develop and mine mineral tenements in Western Australia. DIVIDENDS A dividend of 5.25 cents per share will be paid on 5 October 2021 in respect of the financial year (30 June 2020: Nil). Details of the Group's dividend policy are set out in Note 21. FINANCIAL SUMMARY The Group made a net profit after tax of $49,040,926 for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 (30 June 2020: loss $1,274,638). At 30 June 2021, the Group had net assets of $77,262,229 (30 June 2020: $7,453,575) and cash assets of $68,995,789 (30 June 2020: $1,292,625). SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS The significant changes in the state of affairs of the Consolidated Entity during the financial period and to the date of this report are set out in the review of operations above. MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD Subsequent to the end of the reporting period: - - - on 16 July 2021, 2,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares were issued upon the exercise of 2,000,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.08 per option; on 22 July 2021, Fenix announced that it had entered into iron ore swap arrangements for 50,000 tonnes per month of the Monthly Average Platts TSI 62 Index converted to AUD for the 12-month period from October 2021 to September 2022. The price fixed is equivalent to A$230.30 per dry metric tonne (dmt), flat over the period; and on 23 August 2021, Fenix announced the adoption of a dividend policy which provides that, to the extent that dividends can be fully franked, Fenix will distribute between 50% and 80% of after-tax earnings to shareholders in the form of dividends, either annually or semi-annually. No other material matters have occurred subsequent to the end of the year which requires reporting on other than those which have been noted above or reported to ASX. Other than as set out above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the period and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors of the Company to affect substantially the operations of the Company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent financial years. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 8 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS The following information is current as at the date of this report. Mr Warwick Davies Experience Non-Executive Director & Chairman (Independent) Appointed 9 November 2020 as Non-Executive Director, and appointed interim Chairman on 19 February 2021 Mr Davies has worked in the iron ore and minerals industries for over 50 years. Initially employed by BHP Steel in their Newcastle and Whyalla steel works, he moved to the Pilbara with Hamersley Iron in 1969 beginning a 4-decade involvement in iron ore in technical, operational and commercial roles. Mr Davies is an Industrial Chemist with a strong economics background where his iron ore experience was developed with the Robe River organisation until 2001 when a take- over by Rio Tinto Limited resulted in a career change. Mr Davies became a consultant working and providing advice to Mt Gibson Iron and Atlas Iron during their respective start-ups. Mr Davies has extensive experience in all commercial aspects of the iron ore market including freight supported by his strong technical marketing background. Committee Memberships Audit & Risk Committee (cid:3423) Remuneration Committee Equity Interests 30,000 ordinary shares Directorships held in other listed entities Mr Robert Brierley Experience Current directorships: - Executive Director – Resource Mining Corporation Limited from August 2004 No other listed directorships have been held by Mr Davies in the previous three years. Managing Director Managing Director (appointed 1 March 2019), Non-Executive Director (appointed 1 June 2018), Executive Director (appointed 21 November 2018) Mr Brierley holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering) and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment. He is experienced in project and mine management, corporate finance, leadership, corporate governance and equities research. Mr Brierley has significant experience in many mining operations, including acting as Registered Mine Manager/Quarry Manager at several iron ore mines including Yandi, Marandoo and Koolan Island. Additionally, he has over 13 years of experience in financial markets, predominantly as Head of Equities Research. Mr Brierley is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has had previous Executive and Non-Executive roles with several ASX-listed companies. Committee Memberships None Equity Interests 18,750,000 ordinary shares Directorships held in other listed entities Mr Brierley has held no other listed directorships in the last three years. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 9 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) Mr Garry Plowright Experience Non-Executive Director Appointed 21 November 2018 as Executive Director, and transitioned to Non-Executive Director 1 January 2021 Mr Plowright is an experienced Executive with over 25 years’ experience in finance, commercial and technical development within the mining and exploration industry, working for some of Australia’s leading resource companies. He has been involved in gold, base metals and iron ore exploration and mining development projects in Australia and worldwide. Previous experience includes the supply and logistics of services to the mining and exploration industry including capital raising, corporate governance and compliance, project management, mining and environmental approvals and regulations, contract negotiations, tenure management, land access, stakeholder and community engagement. Mr Plowright has extensive experience in mining law and has provided services to the industry in property acquisitions, project generation and joint venture negotiations. Mr Plowright has held global operational and corporate roles with Gindalbie Metals Ltd, Mt Edon Gold Ltd, Pacmin Mining, Atlas Iron Ltd, Tigris Gold (South Korea) and Westland Titanium (New Zealand). Committee Memberships Audit & Risk Committee (cid:3423) Remuneration Committee Equity Interests 7,029,587 ordinary shares Directorships held in other listed entities 19,615,385 performance shares Current directorships: - Non-Executive Director – Hexagon Energy Materials Ltd from June 2015 No other listed directorships have been held by Mr Plowright in the previous three years. Mr Richard Nicholls-Maltman Non-Executive Director (Independent) Appointed 17 May 2021 Experience Mr Nicholls-Maltman has over 28 years’ experience as a Solicitor practising primarily in the corporate and resources sectors. He has acted for a number of exploration and production companies and has a broad range of experience in project development and mine to port operations and logistics. He holds Bachelors degrees in Law (with honours) and Commerce (Accounting and Finance) and a Masters degree in Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction. He has worked in disaster recovery projects in Australia, the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean, as well as the refugee crisis in Europe. He is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors and Chairman courses, and has previous experience as a Director and Chairman on an ASX listed exploration and production company. He is currently a Director of Franco-Nevada Corporation’s Australian subsidiary and a Director of an Australian based charity operating in Africa. Committee Memberships Audit & Risk Committee (cid:3423) Remuneration Committee Equity Interests 30,000 ordinary shares Directorships held in other listed entities Mr Nicholls-Maltman has held no other listed directorships in the last three years. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 10 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) Mr Garret Dixon Experience Directorships held in other listed entities Former Non-Executive Chairman Appointed 1 January 2020, resigned 19 February 2021 Mr Dixon is an experienced and accomplished Senior Executive with extensive experience in the resources, transport and contracting sectors in Australia and overseas. His work in both private and ASX listed companies spans more than three decades, having worked in senior executive roles for major mine owners, mine operators and contractors in the iron ore, gold, coal, nickel and bauxite commodities markets. He has worked for many years in the iron ore industry and previously developed mines from start up to production. Mr Dixon has a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and a Master of Business Administration and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Current directorships: - Non-Executive Chairman - Dynamic Drill and Blast Holdings Ltd from May 2020, listed on ASX August 2020 - Non-Executive Director - Chalice Gold Mines Limited from August 2020 - Non-Executive Director – BCI Minerals Ltd from June 2020 Former directorships: - Watpac Ltd – from February 2014 to February 2019 No other listed directorships have been held by Mr Dixon in the previous three years. Company Secretary Ms Shannon Coates LLB, B(Juris), AGIA, ACIS, GAICD Ms Coates is a qualified Lawyer, Chartered Secretary and graduate of the AICD’s Company Directors course. She has over 25 years’ experience in corporate law and compliance, is Managing Director of Perth-based corporate advisory firm Evolution Corporate Services and is currently Company Secretary to a number of ASX listed companies, with a strong focus on resources. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 11 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) Meetings of Directors During the financial year there has been: - eleven (11) meetings of Directors; - two (2) meetings of the Audit & Risk Committee; and - five (5) meetings of the Remuneration Committee. Directors’ Meetings Audit & Risk Committee Meetings Remuneration Committee Meetings Number eligible to attend Number attended Number eligible to attend Number attended Number eligible to attend Number attended W Davies (1) R Brierley (2) R Nicholls-Maltman (3) G Plowright (4) G Dixon (5) 7 11 1 11 7 7 11 2 11 7 1 - - 2 1 1 2 - 2 1 3 - - 5 3 3 1 - 5 3 1 Mr Davies was appointed 9 November 2020 and transitioned to the role of Non-Executive Chairman on 19 February 2021. 2 Mr Brierley attended meetings of the Audit & Risk Committee and Remuneration Committee by invitation. 3 Mr Nicholls-Maltman appointed on 17 May 2021. Mr Nicholls-Maltman attended a Board meeting by invitation prior to appointment. 4 Mr Plowright transitioned from the role of Executive Director to Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2021. 5 Mr Dixon resigned on 19 February 2021. REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. Introduction Remuneration governance Key management personnel Remuneration and performance Remuneration structure (cid:120) Executive (cid:120) Non-Executive Executive service agreements Details of remuneration Share based compensation Other information This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each Director and key management personnel of Fenix Resources Limited. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 12 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued) A. INTRODUCTION The remuneration policy of the Company has been designed to align Director and Management objectives with shareholder and business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component, and offering specific short-term and long-term incentives, based on key performance areas affecting the Group’s financial results. Key performance areas include cash flow management, growth in share price, successful exploration and subsequent exploitation of the Group’s tenements. The Company believes the remuneration policy to be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain the best Management and Directors to run and manage the Group, as well as create goal congruence between Directors, Executives and Shareholders. During the year the Company has engaged remuneration consultants. As at the date of this report the review and development of the Remuneration Framework is ongoing. B. REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE The Board retains overall responsibility for remuneration policies and practices of the Company. The Board has established a Remuneration Committee (Committee) which operated in accordance with its charter as approved by the Board. The Committee currently comprises of two independent Non-Executive Directors and one non- independent Non-Executive Director. The primary purpose of the Committee is to support and advise the Board in fulfilling its responsibility to Shareholders by: (cid:120) (cid:120) (cid:120) ensuring competitive and reasonable remuneration, enabling the Company to attract and retain key talent; aligning remuneration to the Company’s strategic and business objectives and the creation of Shareholder value; and ensuring transparent policies which are easily understood and acceptable to Shareholders. At the 2020 annual general meeting, the Company’s remuneration report was passed by the requisite majority of Shareholders (100% by way of poll). C. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL The key management personnel in this report are as follows: Executives – Current (cid:120) Robert Brierley Non-Executive Directors – Current (cid:120) Warwick Davies, appointed 9 November 2020 and transitioned to Non-Executive Chairman on 19 February 2021 (cid:120) Garry Plowright, transitioned from Executive Director to Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2021 (cid:120) Richard Nicholls-Maltman, appointed 17 May 2021 Non-Executive Directors – Former (cid:120) Garret Dixon – appointed 1 January 2020, resigned 19 February 2021 FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 13 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued) D. REMUNERATION AND PERFORMANCE The following table shows the gross revenue, net profits/(losses) attributable to members of the Company and share price of the Company at the end of the current and previous four financial years. See Remuneration Structure for short- term incentives subject to key performance indicators. Revenue from continuing operations Net profit/(loss) attributable to members of the Company 30 June 2021 $ 30 June 2020 $ 30 June 2019 $ 30 June 2018 $ 30 June 2017 $ 114,377,844 71,730 31,808 18,904 38,811 49,040,926 (1,274,638) (2,613,166) (923,420) (554,611) Share price 0.345 0.076 0.100 0.045 0.045 E. REMUNERATION STRUCTURE Executive remuneration structure The Board’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for Senior Executives of the Group is as follows. The remuneration policy, setting the terms and conditions for Executive Directors and other Senior Executives, was developed and approved by the Board. All Executives receive a base salary (which is based on factors such as length of service and experience), superannuation, fringe benefits, options and performance incentives. The Board reviews Executive packages annually by reference to the Group’s performance, Executive performance, and comparable information from industry sectors and other listed companies in similar industries. Executives are also entitled to participate in the employee share option and performance rights plans. If an Executive is invited to participate in an employee share option or performance rights plan arrangement, the issue and vesting of any equity securities will be dependent on performance conditions relating to the executive’s role, a tenure based milestone and the Group’s performance. The employees of the Group receive a superannuation guarantee contribution required by the Government, which for the 2021 financial year was 9.5% and from 1 July 2021 is 10%, and do not receive any other retirement benefits. Short term incentive awards During the year the Board proposed a cash-based short-term incentive for the Managing Director equal to 50% of his Total Fixed Remuneration (base salary plus superannuation) on measurement date. The short-term incentive was subject to the following key performance indicators, measured at 30 June 2021: (cid:120) (cid:120) (cid:120) 20% based on acceptable safety, environmental, heritage and community performance as judged by the Board 40% based on first shipment before 28 February 2021 40% based on positive operating cashflow from 1 January to 30 June 2021 Non-Executive remuneration structure Fees and payment to Non-Executive Directors reflects the demands that are made on them and the responsibilities of the Directors from time to time. Non-Executive Directors' fees and payments are reviewed annually by the Board. For the year ended 30 June 2021, remuneration for a Non-Executive Director/Chairman was between $50,000 and $144,000 per annum exclusive of superannuation. There are no termination or retirement benefits paid to Non-Executive Directors (other than statutory superannuation). Total remuneration for all Non-Executive Directors was last voted on by Shareholders on 30 November 2010, whereby it is not to exceed $300,000 per annum. Directors’ fees cover all normal Board activities. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 14 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued) A Director may also be paid fees or other amounts as the Directors determine, if a Director performs special duties or otherwise performs duties outside the scope of the normal duties of a Director. A Director may also be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of their directorship or any special duties. At the date of this report the Company has not entered into any agreements with Non-Executive Directors which include performance-based components. Non-Executive Directors are able to participate in the employee share option or performance rights plans. In addition, in order to align their interests with those of shareholders, the Non-Executive Directors are encouraged to hold shares in the Company. The Company has established an employee options plan (Plan) to attract Directors with suitable qualifications, skills and experience to plan, carry out and evaluate the Company’s Strategy and to motivate and retain those Directors and Employees. Participants in the Plan may be Directors of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or any other related body corporate of the Company. During the year the Company has engaged remuneration consultants. As at the date of this report the review and development of the Remuneration Framework is ongoing. At the 2020 annual general meeting, the resolution relating to the adoption of the remuneration report was passed by way of poll. F. EXECUTIVE SERVICE AGREEMENTS Remuneration and other terms of employment for key management personnel are formalised in service agreements. The service agreements specify the components of remuneration, benefits and notice periods. Participation in the share and performance rights plans are subject to the Board's discretion. Other major provisions of the agreements relating to remuneration are set out below. Termination benefits are within the limits set by the Corporations Act 2001 such that they do not require shareholder approval. Contractual arrangement with key management personnel Executives – Current Name Effective date Term of agreement Notice period Base salary per annum $ Termination payments 01-Mar-19 No fixed term 3 months 200,000 3 months Robert Brierley, Managing Director 01-Sep-20 No fixed term 3 months 300,000 3 months 01-May-21 No fixed term 3 months 470,000 3 months Executives – Former Name Effective date Term of agreement Notice period Base salary per annum (1) $ Termination payments Garry Plowright, Executive Director 21-Nov-18 No fixed term 1 month 72,000 1 month 1 Mr Plowright’s base salary was based on a time commitment of 8 days per month. Mr Plowright transitioned from the role of Executive Director to Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2021. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 15 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued) G. DETAILS OF REMUNERATION Details of remuneration of the key management personnel (KMP) (as defined in AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures) of the Company is set out below. Remuneration of KMP for the 2021 financial year is set out below: Short-term benefits Post-employment benefits Cash salary Non-cash benefits (1) Bonus (2) Super- annuation Termination Total Share based payments Performance rights (3) $ $ $ $ $ $ Executive Directors – Current R Brierley (4) 311,667 600 233,932 53,001 Non-Executive Director – Current W Davies (5) G Plowright (6) R Nicholls-Maltman (7) Executive Directors – Former 42,893 25,000 6,349 - - - G Plowright (6) 42,592 300 Non-Executive Director – Former G Dixon (8) Total 81,107 509,608 - - - - - 4,075 2,375 603 3,943 5,500 7,705 - 14,646 613,846 - - - - - 46,968 27,375 6,952 52,335 88,812 - - - - - 900 233,932 71,702 5,500 14,646 836,288 1 Other benefits include the provision of a mobile phone allowance. 2 During the year the Board proposed a cash-based short-term incentive for the Managing Director equal to 50% of his Total Fixed Remuneration (base salary plus superannuation). 3 Performance rights granted as part of remuneration package, AASB 2 – Share Based Payments requires the fair value at grant date of the performance rights granted to be expensed over the vesting period. 4 At year end, 100% key performance indicators were deemed met. 5 Mr Davies was appointed 9 November 2020 and transitioned to the role of Non-Executive Chairman on 19 February 2021. 6 Mr Plowright transitioned from the role of Executive Director to Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2021. 7 Mr Nicholls-Maltman was appointed on 17 May 2021. 8 Mr Dixon resigned on 19 February 2021. The following table sets out each KMP’s relevant interest in fully paid ordinary shares, options, performance rights and performance shares to acquire shares in the Company, as at 30 June 2021: Name R Brierley W Davies (1) R Nicholls-Maltman (2) G Plowright (3) Fully paid ordinary shares 16,750,000 30,000 - 7,029,587 Options 2,000,000 - - - Performance rights Performance shares - - - - - - - 19,615,385 1 Mr Davies was appointed 9 November 2020 and transitioned to the role of Non-Executive Chairman on 19 February 2021. 2 Mr Nicholls-Maltman was appointed on 17 May 2021. 3 Mr Plowright transitioned from the role of Executive Director to Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2021. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 16 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued) Remuneration of KMP for the 2020 financial year is set out below: Short-term benefits Post-employment benefits Share based payments Total Consulting fees Bonus Non-cash benefits (1) Super- annuation Termi- nation Performance rights (2) Options (3) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Cash salary $ Executive Directors – Current R Brierley 200,000 G Plowright 72,000 Non-Executive Director – Current G Dixon (4) 72,000 Non-Executive Director – Former B Tarratt (5) 48,000 P Tomasevic (6) 52,955 Total 444,955 - - - - - - - - - - - - 600 600 19,005 6,845 - 6,840 50 430 4,565 4,085 1,680 41,340 - - - - - - 183,167 166,483 569,255 - - 79,445 - 166,483 245,323 - - - - 52,615 57,470 183,167 332,966 1,004,108 1 Other benefits include the provision of a mobile phone allowance. 2 Performance rights granted as part of remuneration package, AASB 2 – Share Based Payments requires the fair value at grant date of the performance rights granted to be expensed over the vesting period. 3 Options granted as part of remuneration have been valued in accordance with AASB 2 – Share Based Payments. 4 Mr Dixon was appointed 1 January 2020. 5 Mr Tarratt resigned on 1 January 2020. 6 Mr Tomasevic resigned on 18 March 2020. H. SHARE BASED COMPENSATION Performance rights During the year ended 30 June 2021, the following performance rights were granted, vested and/or lapsed to KMP: Grant value (1) $ Number granted as remuneration Number vested during prior periods Number vested during the year Number vested but not yet exercisable Number lapsed during the year Grant date Robert Brierley - Managing Director 11-Apr-18 480,000 6,000,000 4,500,000 1,500,000 - - Maximum value yet to expense $ - 1 The value of performance rights is calculated as the fair value of the rights at grant date and allocated to remuneration equally over the period from grant date to expected vesting date. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 17 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued) The key conditions of awards affecting remuneration in the current and future reporting periods are set out below: Type of grant Grant date Expected vesting dates Expiry date Exercise price $ Average fair value (1) $ Performance rights 11-Apr-18 22-May-19 to 31-Aug-20 13-May-22 - 0.08 (2)(3) Service and/or performance condition Performance (4) Achieved Vested 100% 100% 1 The value of performance rights is calculated as the fair value of the rights at grant date, which is equal to the share price on grant date. The values are allocated to remuneration equally over the period from grant date to expected vesting date. 2 Performance rights can only be converted if they have vested. Upon conversion each performance right is convertible into one ordinary share which will rank equally with all other issued ordinary shares. 3 The value of performance rights granted are calculated in accordance with AASB2 Share based Payments at grant date. Refer to Note 22 of the financial statements for details of the assumptions used in calculating the value of each performance right as at their grant date. 4 Performance rights have been split equally into 4 tranches with a continuous service condition. Each tranche will vest on completion of any of the below milestones: Milestone 1 The Company entering into a binding offtake with a third party for the purchase from the Company of a minimum combined total of 6,000,000 tonnes of iron ore produced from the Iron Ridge Project; Milestone 2 Completion of a feasibility study that derives a Net Present Value (NPV) (utilising a discount rate of 10%) of the Iron Ridge Project of not less than $50 million and is signed off and validated by an independent consultant and agreed by the Board; Securing necessary funding to commence production at the Iron Ridge Project, including via equity or debt (or a combination of both) or other funding mechanism such as joint venture or forward payments on offtake agreement; Milestone 3 Delineating a material resource upgrade at the Iron Ridge Project of: Milestone 4 An initial upgrade of the existing JORC-code compliant resource to a total of not less than 6Mt @65% Fe at a cut-off grade of no less than 50% Fe with at least 60% of the total resource categorised in at least the Indicated category in accordance with the JORC Code (2012); and Milestone 5 A further upgrade of the JORC-code compliant resource to a total of not less than 8Mt @65% Fe at a cut-off grade of no less than 50% Fe with at least 60% of the total resource categorised in at least the Indicated category in accordance with the JORC Code (2012); Milestone 6 Obtaining all environmental and mining licence approvals necessary to commence mining at the Iron Ridge Project. The performance rights were issued to incentivise KMP as part of their remuneration package. The performance rights were issued to encourage continued improvement in the performance of the Company and individuals, as well as to provide a method to share in the added value created contributing to the attainment of the results. The issue of the performance rights is appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain the best Management and Directors to run and manage the Group, as well as create goal congruence between Directors, Executives and Shareholders. Options Grant date (1) Grant value (2) $ Number granted Value per option (3) $ Expiry date Vesting date Number exercised Vested % Robert Brierley - Managing Director 21-Feb-20 88,326 5,000,000 0.0177 31-Dec-21 21-Feb-20 5,000,000 21-Feb-20 78,157 5,000,000 0.0156 31-Dec-21 21-Feb-20 5,000,000 Garret Dixon – Former Non-Executive Chairman (4) 21-Feb-20 88,326 5,000,000 0.0177 31-Dec-21 21-Feb-20 5,000,000 21-Feb-20 78,157 5,000,000 0.0156 31-Dec-21 21-Feb-20 5,000,000 100% 100% 100% 100% 1 The securities were approved on the 18 February 2020 at the Company’s General Meeting. 2 Value of options has been calculated in accordance with AASB 2: Share Based Payments. 3 Refer to Note 22 of the financial statements for details of the assumptions used in calculating the value of each option as at their grant date. 4 Mr Dixon resigned on 19 February 2021. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 18 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued) The options carry no dividend or voting rights. No conditions must be satisfied for the options to vest. When exercisable, each option is convertible into one ordinary share of Fenix Resources Limited. The table above shows the number of options over ordinary shares in the Company provided as remuneration during the year to KMP is shown in the table above. Relative proportions of fixed vs variable remuneration expense The following table shows the relative proportions of remuneration that are linked to performance and those that are fixed, based on the amounts disclosed as statutory remuneration expense for the 2021 and 2020 financial years: Fixed remuneration At risk STI At risk LTI Fixed remuneration At risk STI At risk LTI 2021 2020 Executive Directors – Current R Brierley 60% 40% Non-Executive Director – Current W Davies (1) R Nicholls-Maltman (2) G Plowright (3) Executive Directors – Former G Plowright (3) Non-Executive Director – Former G Dixon (4) B Tarratt (5) P Tomasevic (6) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39% 61% - - - 100% 32% 100% 100% - - - - 68% - - - - - - - - - - 1 Mr Davies was appointed 9 November 2020 and transitioned to the role of Non-Executive Chairman on 19 February 2021. 2 Mr Nicholls-Maltman was appointed on 17 May 2021. 3 Mr Plowright transitioned from the role of Executive Director to Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2021. 4 Mr Dixon was appointed on 1 January 2020 and resigned on 19 February 2021. 5 Mr Tarratt resigned on 1 January 2020. 6 Mr Tomasevic resigned on 18 March 2020. Reconciliation of equity instruments held by KMP The following table sets out a reconciliation of each KMP’s relevant interest in ordinary shares and options, performance rights and performance shares to acquire shares in the Company for the 2021 financial year: Balance at the start of the year/period Granted/ Acquired Exercised/ Vested Lapsed Other changes Balance at year end Executives – Current R Brierley Fully paid ordinary shares 5,250,000 Options Performance rights 12,000,000 1,500,000 - - - 11,500,000 (10,000,000) (1,500,000) Non-Executive Directors – Current W Davies (1) Fully paid ordinary shares - 30,000 - - - - - FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - - - - 16,750,000 2,000,000 - 30,000 - 19 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued) Balance at the start of the year/period R Nicholls-Maltman (2) Fully paid ordinary shares - G Plowright (3) Fully paid ordinary shares 5,029,587 Options 2,000,000 Performance shares 19,615,385 Non-Executives Directors – Former G Dixon (4) Fully paid ordinary shares - Options 10,000,000 Granted/ Acquired Exercised/ Vested Lapsed Other changes Balance at year end - - - - - - - 2,000,000 (2,000,000) - 10,000,000 (10,000,000) - - - - - - - - - - - 7,029,587 - 19,615,385 (10,000,000) - - - 1 Mr Davies was appointed 9 November 2020 and transitioned to the role of Non-Executive Chairman on 19 February 2021. 2 Mr Nicholls-Maltman was appointed on 17 May 2021. 3 Mr Plowright transitioned from the role of Executive Director to Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2021. 4 Mr Dixon resigned on 19 February 2021. None of the fully paid ordinary shares above are held nominally by the Directors or any other KMP. I. OTHER INFORMATION Transactions with other related parties Purchases from entities associated with key management personnel Director, Mr Richard Nicholls-Maltman, is a Principal of Aphelion Legal Pty Ltd which has provided legal services with the Company on normal commercial terms and conditions. The expenses recognised during the period was $4,840 (ex GST). This concludes the Remuneration Report which has been audited. UNISSUED ORDINARY SHARES Unissued ordinary shares under option/right at the date of this report are 99,500,000 and broken-down as follows: Options - Issued to Directors 2,000,000 Options over ordinary shares can be exercised at $0.08. Performance shares - - Issued to Directors Issued to vendors 19,615,385 77,884,615 Performance shares may be converted subject to various performance milestones. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS The Company’s policy is to comply with, or exceed, its environmental obligations in each jurisdiction in which it operates. No known environmental breaches have occurred. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 20 - DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued) INDEMNIFYING OFFICERS During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in respect of a policy insuring the Company’s Directors, Secretaries, Executive Officers and any related body corporate against a liability incurred by such a Director, Secretary or Officer to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The policy of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium. The Company has entered into Deeds of Indemnity, Insurance and Access with the Company’s Directors, Secretary and Executive Officers. The Company has not otherwise, during or since the end of the financial year, except to the extent permitted by law, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of the Company or any of the related body corporates against a liability incurred as such an officer or auditor. PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of Fenix Resources Limited, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party, for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of Fenix Resources Limited for all or part of these proceedings. No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of Fenix Resources Limited with leave of the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001. AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION The auditor’s independence declaration, as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 for the year ended 30 June 2021 has been received and can be found on page 22. AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION During the financial year no fees were paid or payable for services provided by related entities of Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd. The Company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s expertise and experience with the Company and/or the Group are important. This report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors made pursuant to section 295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors WARWICK DAVIES Non-Executive Chairman Perth 14 September 2021 FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 21 - Central Park, Level 43 152-158 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Correspondence to: PO Box 7757 Cloisters Square Perth WA 6850 T +61 8 9480 2000 F +61 8 9480 2050 E info.wa@au.gt.com W www.grantthornton.com.au Auditor’s Independence Declaration To the Directors of Fenix Resources Limited In accordance with the requirements of section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, as lead auditor for the audit of Fenix Resources Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: a b no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 22 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the year ended 30 June 2021 Revenue Cost of sales Gross profit/(loss) Other income Other expenses Profit on joint venture Operating profit/(loss) Finance income Finance costs Notes 2021 $ 2020 $ 1 2 3 4 15 5 114,377,844 (51,560,030) 62,817,814 - - - 297,548 50,000 (2,200,143) (1,346,368) 919,687 - 61,834,906 (1,296,368) 117,770 (96,728) 21,730 - Profit/(loss) before income tax expense 61,855,948 (1,274,638) Income tax expense 8 (12,815,022) - Profit/(loss) after income tax expense for the period attributable to the owners of the Group 49,040,926 (1,274,638) Other comprehensive income Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax - - Total comprehensive income/(loss) for year attributable to owners of Fenix Resources Limited 49,040,926 (1,274,638) Basic earnings/(loss) per share (cents per share) Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (cents per share) 24 24 12.06 9.69 (0.46) (0.46) The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 23 - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at 30 June 2021 Notes 2021 $ 2020 $ Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Inventories Other current assets – term deposit Trade and other receivables Loan receivable Non-Current Assets Mine properties, property, plant and equipment Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure Loan receivable Interest in joint venture Total Assets Current Liabilities Trade and other payables Provisions Provision for income tax Lease liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Trade and other payables Provisions Lease liabilities Deferred tax liability Total Liabilities Net Assets Equity Issued capital Reserves Retained earnings Total Equity 10 7 11 11 12 13 14 12 15 16 17 8 18 16 17 18 9 68,995,789 15,003,135 - 3,129,342 1,716,667 88,844,933 24,127,110 - 933,333 919,692 25,980,135 114,825,068 19,237,744 115,293 9,294,860 664,619 29,312,516 1,473,030 2,176,301 1,347,973 3,253,019 8,250,323 1,292,625 - 50,000 49,324 - 1,391,949 1,371 6,203,553 - 5 6,204,929 7,596,878 132,002 11,301 - - 143,303 - - - - - 37,562,839 143,303 77,262,229 7,453,575 20a 20b 20c 49,831,949 1,297,484 26,132,796 77,262,229 27,755,148 2,606,557 (22,908,130) 7,453,575 The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 24 - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY For the year ended 30 June 2021 Issued Capital $ Reserves $ Accumulated Losses $ Total $ Balance at 1 July 2019 27,755,148 2,053,372 (21,633,492) 8,175,028 Loss for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year - - - - - - (1,274,638) (1,274,638) - - (1,274,638) (1,274,638) Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners Performance rights/options expense recognised during the year - 553,185 - 553,185 Balance at 30 June 2020 27,755,148 2,606,557 (22,908,130) 7,453,575 Profit for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year - - - Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners Shares issued during the year Share issue costs Contribution from options issued during the year Performance rights/options expense recognised during the year 15,462,500 (569,418) 5,860,000 Transfer of reserve upon exercise of options 1,323,719 (1,323,719) - 14,646 - - - - - - 49,040,926 49,040,926 - - 49,040,926 49,040,926 - - - - - 15,462,500 (569,418) 5,860,000 14,646 - Balance at 30 June 2021 49,831,949 1,297,484 26,132,796 77,262,229 The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 25 - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended 30 June 2021 Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers, consultants and employees Interest received Cash flow boost incentive Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Payments for plant and equipment Payments for exploration and evaluation Movement in term deposits Loans to other entities Notes 2021 $ 2020 $ 114,379,339 - (49,142,727) (737,300) 13,652 50,000 27,296 50,000 65,300,264 (660,004) (14,729,271) - (143,008) (2,261,286) 50,000 (2,650,000) - - 3 31 11 12 Net cash used in investing activities (17,472,279) (2,261,286) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from new issues of shares Proceeds from exercise of options Share issue costs Net cash provided by financing activities 15,000,000 5,860,000 20 (836,560) 20,023,440 - - - - Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 67,851,425 (2,921,290) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 1,292,625 4,213,915 Effect of exchange rates on cash holdings in foreign currencies (148,261) - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 10 68,995,789 1,292,625 The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 26 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 1 REVENUE Western Australia Iron Ore 2021 $ 2020 $ 114,377,844 - The Group achieved operating status for the Iron Ridge Project on 21 December 2020, reaching production for accounting purposes. Accordingly, for the period 21 December 2020 to 30 June 2021, revenues derived from mining activities and associated costs at the Iron Ridge Project have been recognised in profit or loss, and depreciation and amortisation of mine assets commenced on 21 December 2020. 2 COST OF SALES Cash costs of production Inventory product movement Depreciation and amortisation (1) 2021 $ 64,632,209 (15,003,135) 1,930,956 51,560,030 2020 $ - - - - 1 Refer to Note 34 (m) and 34(n) for details on the Group's accounting policies for depreciation and amortisation. The Group achieved operating status for the Iron Ridge Project on 21 December 2020, reaching production for accounting purposes. Accordingly, for the period 21 December 2020 to 30 June 2021, depreciation and amortisation of mine assets commenced on 21 December 2020. Cash costs of production Cash costs of production includes ore and waste mining costs, processing costs and site administration and support costs. Inventory product movement Inventory product movement represents the movement in inventory ore stockpiles. Refer to Note 7 and Note 34(e) for further details on the Group's accounting policy for inventory. 3 OTHER INCOME Other Income Other income Cash flow boost incentive payments (1) Total other income 2021 $ 2020 $ 247,548 50,000 297,548 - 50,000 50,000 1 Cash flow boosts payments are delivered as credits in the activity statements and equivalent to the amount withheld from wages paid to employees from March to September 2020. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 27 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 4 OTHER EXPENSES Administrative expense Advertising and marketing costs Advisory costs Compliance costs Consultants Employee benefits expense (1) Other administrative expenses Total administrative expense Share-based payments expense Director options Performance rights expense Total share-based payments expense Exploration expense (2) Depreciation Notes 2021 $ 2020 $ 109,191 76,087 315,747 123,399 1,277,168 282,616 2,184,208 - 14,646 14,646 - 1,289 77,991 71,653 123,305 61,568 361,006 93,653 789,176 332,966 220,219 553,185 2,616 1,391 20(b) 20(b) 13 Total other expenses 2,200,143 1,346,368 1 A portion of the employee benefits expense has been capitalised as an exploration and evaluation assets and recognised in costs of production. 2 Exploration costs incurred that did not meet the criteria to be capitalised. A reconciliation of employee benefits expense is as follows: Employee benefits expense Wages and salaries Superannuation Provision for annual leave Other costs Total employee benefits expense Employee benefits included in Capitalised as exploration expenditure Costs of production Administrative expenses Total employee benefits expense FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED 2021 $ 2020 $ 1,589,926 149,918 103,992 61,941 1,905,777 146,134 482,475 1,277,168 1,905,777 525,554 44,380 7,179 3,554 580,667 219,661 - 361,006 580,667 - 28 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 5 FINANCE COSTS Finance costs Interest on Right of Use assets Unwinding of provisions Total finance costs 6 OPERATING SEGMENTS 2021 $ 2020 $ 94,368 2,360 96,728 - - - The Group has two reportable segments, being the Iron Ridge Project and Trucking Joint Venture. This determination is based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board (chief operating decision maker) in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources. This internal reporting framework is the most relevant to assist the Board with making decisions regarding the Group and its production activities. The Group achieved operating status for the Iron Ridge Project on 21 December 2020, reaching production for accounting purposes. During the prior year, the Group only had one operating segment, being mineral exploration of the Iron Ridge Project. Prior year comparatives have been updated to show the Trucking Joint Venture, which was considered immaterial during the prior year. Iron Ridge Project $ Trucking Joint Venture $ Unallocated $ Total $ For the year ended 30 June 2021 Income from external sources 114,507,622 - 167,770 114,675,392 Reportable segment profit/(loss) 49,498,423 Reportable segment assets (1) 41,780,245 919,687 919,692 (1,377,184) 49,040,926 72,125,131 114,825,068 Reportable segment liabilities (37,189,807) For the year ended 30 June 2020 Income from external sources Reportable segment loss Reportable segment assets (2) Reportable segment liabilities - - 5,928,449 (66,511) 1 Unallocated includes cash held of $68,995,789. 2 Unallocated includes cash held of $1,342,625. - - - 5 - (373,032) (37,562,839) 71,730 71,730 (1,274,638) (1,274,638) 1,668,419 (76,792) 7,596,878 (143,303) 7 INVENTORIES Ore Stockpiles 2021 $ 2020 $ 15,003,135 - The Group achieved operating status for the Iron Ridge Project on 21 December 2020, reaching production for accounting purposes. Ore stockpiles represent Iron Ore lump and Fines extracted, that are expected to be sold at a profit. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 29 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 7 INVENTORIES (continued) Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. At the reporting date, all inventory on hand is valued at cost (30 June 2020: nil inventory). No provision was required to write down inventories to their recoverable value at 30 June 2021 (30 June 2020: nil inventory). Accounting estimates and judgements Inventory valuation Accounting for inventory involves the use of judgements and estimates, particularly related to the measurement and valuation of inventory on hand within the production process. Certain estimates, including expected metal recoveries and work in progress volumes, are calculated by engineers using available industry, engineering and scientific data. Estimates used are periodically reassessed by the Group after considering technical analysis and historical performance. Changes in estimates are adjusted for on a prospective basis. Net realisable value and classification of inventory The assessment of the net realisable value and classification of inventory involves significant judgements and estimates in relation to timing and cost of processing, commodity prices, recoveries and the likely timing of sale of the ore produced. A change in any of these assumptions will alter the estimated net realisable value and may therefore impact the carrying amount of inventory. 8 TAXATION Major components of income tax expense for the Years ended 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020 are: Statement or profit or loss and other comprehensive income Current income Current income tax expense Deferred income tax Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences Income tax expense reported in income statement Statement of changes in equity Deferred income tax Capital raising costs Income tax benefit reported in equity 2021 $ 2020 $ 9,294,860 3,520,162 12,815,022 (267,142) (267,142) - - - - - FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 30 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 8 TAXATION (continued) 2021 $ 2020 $ Reconciliation of income tax to prima facie tax payable Profit/(loss) before income tax 61,855,948 (1,274,638) Income tax expense/(benefit) at 30% (30 June 2020: 27.5%) 18,556,784 (350,525) Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in calculating taxable income: Non-deductible expenses (non-assessable income) (10,455) 152,126 Tax loss not brought to account as a deferred tax asset now utilised Temporary differences brought to account Total income tax benefit (7,489,754) 1,758,447 12,815,022 - 198,399 - The current year tax rate has changed from 27.5% to 30%. The different tax rate will result in a difference between the net deferred tax assets unrecognised (see Note 9) and the tax loss not brought to account as a deferred tax asset now utilised. As at 30 June 2021 the franking account balance is nil. Significant accounting judgments and estimates Income tax classification Judgements: The Group's accounting policy for taxation, including royalty-related taxation, requires judgement as to the types of arrangements considered to be a tax on income in contrast to an operating cost. Uncertain tax matters Judgements: Judgements apply about the application of income tax legislation and its interaction with income tax accounting principles. These judgements are subject to risk and uncertainty, hence there is a possibility that changes in circumstances will alter expectations, which may impact the amount of tax assets and tax liabilities, including deferred tax, recognised on the balance sheet and the amount of other tax losses and temporary differences not yet recognised. Where the final tax outcomes are different from the amounts that were initially recorded, these differences impact the current and deferred tax provisions in the period in which the determination is made. Measurement of uncertain tax and royalty matters considers a range of possible outcomes, including assessments received from tax authorities. Where management is of the view that potential liabilities have a low probability of crystallising, or it is not possible to quantify them reliably, they are disclosed as contingent liabilities. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 31 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 9 DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES For recognition and measurement refer to Note 8 and Note 34(f). The composition of the Group's net deferred tax assets and liabilities recognised in the statement of financial position and the deferred tax expense (credited)/ charged to the statement of profit or loss statement is as follows: Deferred tax liabilities Trade and other receivables Property, plant and equipment Mine properties Intercompany investments and loans Deferred tax assets Trade and other payables Provisions - current Right of use assets Provisions – non-current Business related costs – statement of profit or loss Unrealised foreign exchange losses Business related costs - equity 2021 $ 2020 $ (32,804) (803,194) (3,910,421) (275,907) 151,612 34,588 603,778 652,890 14,819 44,478 267,142 Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities) (3,253,019) The composition of the Group’s unrecognised deferred tax assets and liabilities is as follows: - - - - - - - - - - - - Deferred tax assets and liabilities not recognised relate to the following: Revenue losses Provisions - current Business related costs - equity Capital losses Net deferred tax assets unrecognised Significant accounting judgments and estimates Deferred tax 2021 $ 2020 $ - - - 7,415 7,415 5,565,938 3,108 9,216 - 5,578,262 Judgements: Judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that are recognised based on the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits. Judgement is applied in recognising deferred tax liabilities arising from temporary differences in investments. Estimates: The Group assesses the recoverability of recognised and unrecognised deferred taxes, including losses on a consistent basis, using estimates and assumptions relating to projected earnings and cash flows as applied in the Group impairment process for associated operations. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 32 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 10 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (a) Risk exposure Refer to Note 23(b) for details of the risk exposure and management of the Group’s cash and cash equivalents. (b) Deposits at call Deposits at call are presented as cash equivalents if they have a maturity of three months or less. Refer Note 34(j) for the Group's other accounting policies on cash and cash equivalents. 2021 $ 2020 $ Cash at bank 55,945,789 92,625 Deposits at call 13,050,000 1,200,000 68,995,789 1,292,625 11 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Due to the short-term nature of the current receivables, their carrying amount is assumed to be the same as their fair value. Other receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days and are therefore classified as current. Refer to Note 23(b) for details of the risk exposure and management of the Group’s trade and other receivables. The term deposit has a maturity of more than three months. Trade and other receivables Trade receivables Other receivables Prepayments Accrued interest Other Current Assets Term deposit 12 LOAN RECEIVABLE Current loan receivable Non-current loan receivable 2021 $ 2020 $ 71,747 2,802,535 150,413 104,647 3,129,342 - - 248 33,463 15,084 529 49,324 50,000 50,000 2021 $ 1,716,667 933,333 2,650,000 2020 $ - - - During the period, the Group has lent money to Fenix Newhaul Pty Ltd, a joint venture company of the Group. Loans are recognised at amortised cost and shown as current if amounts are due for repayment within 12 months from the reporting date. Loans are repayable within a period of 1 to 3 years and incur an interest rate ranging from 1% to 10% per annum. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 33 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 12 LOAN RECEIVABLE (continued) Accounting estimates and judgements Impairment of financial assets AASB 9 requires that credit losses on financial assets are measured and recognised using the 'expected credit loss (ECL) approach. AASB 9’s impairment requirements use forward-looking information to recognise expected credit losses. Instruments within the scope of the requirements included loans and other debt-type financial assets measured at amortised cost and FVOCI, trade receivables, contract assets recognised and measured under AASB 15 and loan commitments and some financial guarantee contracts (for the issuer) that are not measured at fair value through profit or loss. The Group considers a broader range of information when assessing credit risk and measuring expected credit losses, including past events, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the expected collectability of the future cash flows of the instrument. In applying this forward-looking approach, a distinction is made between: - - financial instruments that have not deteriorated significantly in credit quality since initial recognition or that have low credit risk (‘Stage 1’) and financial instruments that have deteriorated significantly in credit quality since initial recognition and whose credit risk is not low (‘Stage 2’). ‘Stage 3’ would cover financial assets that have objective evidence of impairment at the reporting date. ‘12-month expected credit losses’ are recognised for the first category (i.e. Stage 1) while ‘lifetime expected credit losses’ are recognised for the second category (i.e. Stage 2). Measurement of the expected credit losses is determined by a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses over the expected life of the financial instrument. The Directors have reviewed the forecasts of the Joint Venture and consider the cash flows to be sufficient to settle the obligations to the company and no expected credit loss has been recorded. 13 MINE PROPERTIES, PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Right of use asset Property $ Plant and equipment $ Buildings $ Plant and equipment $ Mine properties under development $ Mine properties $ - - - - 3,811 - - 7,438,298 - - Cost At 1 July 2020 Transfer from exploration and evaluation assets (1) Additions 419,996 55,773 2,544,680 5,047,896 4,536,189 6,015,152 Transfer between classes (2) - - - 4,926,404 (11,974,487) 7,048,083 At 30 June 2021 419,996 55,773 2,544,680 9,978,111 - 13,063,235 FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 34 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 13 MINE PROPERTIES, PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued) Right of use asset Property $ Plant and equipment $ Buildings $ Plant and equipment $ Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment At 1 July 2020 Depreciation and amortisation - - - (2,440) (40,833) (5,422) (296,879) (728,191) At 30 June 2021 (40,833) (5,422) (296,879) (730,631) Net book value 379,163 50,351 2,247,801 9,247,480 Total carrying value Mine properties under development $ - - - - Mine properties $ - (860,920) (860,920) 12,202,315 24,127,110 1 2 Items reclassified upon the Iron Ridge Project entering development (see Note 14). Items reclassified upon the Group achieved operating status for the Iron Ridge Project on 21 December 2020, reaching production for accounting purposes. Following the transition to production for accounting purposes at the Iron Ridge Project on 21 December 2020, mine properties under development were transferred to mine properties and plant and equipment, as appropriate. Mine properties include $2.18 million relating to the rehabilitation provision. A reconciliation of depreciation is as follows: Depreciation Costs of production Administrative expenses Significant accounting estimates and assumptions Units of production method Note 4 2021 $ 2020 $ 1,930,956 1,289 1,932,245 - 1,391 1,391 Where the useful life of an asset is directly linked to the extraction of ore from a mine, the asset is depreciated using the units of production method. The units of production method results in depreciation and amortisation charges proportional to the depletion of the estimated ore reserve of the mine. The unit of account used in the calculation is tonnes of ore. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 35 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 14 EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS Iron Ridge Project Opening balance Exploration expenditure incurred Expenditure reclassified to mine properties under development Note 2021 $ 2020 $ 6,203,553 1,234,745 4,380,204 1,823,349 13 (7,438,298) - Closing balance - 6,203,553 Significant accounting estimates and assumptions Impairment of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure The future recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is dependent on a number of factors, including whether the Group decides to exploit the related lease itself or, if not, whether it successfully recovers the related exploration and evaluation asset through sale. Factors that could impact the future recoverability include the level of reserves and resources, future technological changes, costs of drilling and production, production rates, future legal changes (including changes to environmental restoration obligations) and changes to commodity prices. The carrying values of items of exploration and evaluation expenditure are reviewed for impairment indicators when reclassified from to mine properties under development or at each reporting date and are subject to impairment testing when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. There is no impairment during for the year ended 30 June 2021. Significant accounting judgement Capitalisation of exploration and evaluation expenditure The Group has capitalised significant exploration and evaluation expenditure on the basis that this is expected to be recouped through future successful development (or alternatively sale) of the areas of interest concerned or on the basis that it is not yet possible to assess whether it will be recouped. Reclassification to mine properties under development Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral resources in an area of interest are demonstrable and a management decision to invest further has been made, exploration and evaluation assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mine properties under development. 15 INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE Fenix Resources Limited has formed a strategic alliance with trucking and logistics company, Newhaul Pty Ltd (Newhaul). Fenix and Newhaul have formed a joint venture company (JVC) known as Fenix Newhaul Pty Ltd (FN). It is intended that FN will provide all trucking services for the Iron Ridge Project. No guarantees are provided or received with Fenix Newhaul Pty Ltd. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED 2021 $ 2020 $ Opening balance 5 Share of net profit of joint venture using the equity method 919,687 Closing balance 919,692 5 - 5 - 36 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 15 INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE (continued) Interests in joint ventures Set out below is the joint venture of the Group as at 30 June 2021. The entity listed below has share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares, which are held directly by the Group. The country of incorporation or registration is also their principal place of business, and the proportion of ownership interest is the same as the proportion of voting rights held. Name of entity Place of business/ country of incorporation Measurement method % of ownership interest % Quoted fair value $ Fenix Newhaul Pty Ltd Western Australia Equity method 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 50 50 N/A (1) N/A (1) 1 As the entity is a private entity no quoted prices are available. Summarised financial information The tables below provide summarised financial information of the JVC. As at 30 June 2021, in the opinion of the Directors, the JVC was immaterial for the year ended 30 June 2020 to the Group and no comparative information has been disclosed. The information disclosed below reflects the amounts presented in the financial statements of the relevant JVC and not the Group's share of those amounts. They have been amended to reflect adjustments made by the entity when using the equity method including fair value adjustments and modifications for differences in accounting policy. Summarised statement of financial position 2021 $ Summarised statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 2021 $ Total current assets Total non-current assets Total current liabilities Total non-current liabilities Net assets Reconciliation to carrying amounts Closing net assets 30 June Profit for the period Closing net assets Groups share in equity Groups share Investment Profit recognised Carrying amount 7,071,946 30,190,995 (14,847,866) (20,575,691) 1,839,384 - 1,839,384 1,839,384 50% 919,692 5 919,687 919,692 Revenue Cost of sales Operating expense Interest income Other expense Income tax expense 23,427,111 (14,263,990) (3,285,354) 90 (3,391,347) (647,126) Profit from continuing operations 1,839,384 Profit for the period Other comprehensive (loss)/gain Total comprehensive gain Dividends received 1,839,384 - 1,839,384 - Significant accounting estimates, assumptions, and judgements Control Assessment The Directors determined that Fenix and Newhaul jointly control the JVC. The Group has a 50% interest in the issued capital of this entity, with the other 50% being owned by Newhaul Pty Ltd. Each of the Shareholder groups have one Board member representing their interests, with decisions around the JVC being made jointly. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 37 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 15 INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE (continued) Carrying value of interest in joint venture The JVC has a carrying value of $920k at year end, no impairment indicators have been identified for the Group’s net investment. 16 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Trade and other payables are normally settled within 30 days from receipt of notice. All amounts recognised as trade and other payables, but not yet invoiced, is expected to settle within 12 months. Current 2021 $ 2020 $ The carrying value of trade and other payables are assumed to be the same as their fair value, due to their short-term nature. Refer to Note 23 for details of the risk exposure and management of the Group’s trade and other payables. Trade payables 6,650,197 79,288 Sundry payables 99,533 - Accruals 12,488,014 52,714 19,237,744 132,002 Non-current Trade payables 1,473,030 - 17 PROVISIONS Current - Employee benefits Opening balance Additional provisions Amount utilised Closing balance Non-current - Rehabilitation and mine closure Opening balance Additional provisions Closing balance Accounting estimates and judgements Rehabilitation and mine closure 2021 $ 2020 $ 11,301 113,596 (9,604) 115,293 - 2,176,301 2,176,301 4,121 19,742 (12,562) 11,301 - - - The provision recognised for rehabilitation and mine closure costs relating to the Iron Ridge Project represents the discounted value of the present obligation to restore, dismantle and rehabilitate certain items of mine properties, property, plant and equipment and to rehabilitate the site. As the discounted value reflects a combination of an assessment of the nature and extent of the work required, the future cost of performing the work required, the timing of cash flows and the discount rate, then changes to one or more of these assumptions is likely to result in changes to the carrying amount of the provision and the related rehabilitation asset and costs and may result in future actual expenditure differing from the amounts currently provided. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 38 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 18 LEASE LIABILITIES Current Lease liabilities Non-current Lease liabilities Maturities of lease liabilities 2021 $ 2020 $ 664,619 1,347,973 2,012,592 - - - The table below shows the Group’s lease liabilities based on the remaining period at the reporting date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Less than 6 months $ 6 - 12 months $ 1 - 5 years $ Over 5 years $ Total contractual cash flows $ Carrying amount of liabilities $ At 30 June 2021 Lease liability 394,214 395,031 1,502,217 46,470 2,337,932 2,012,592 Accounting estimates and judgements Leases The application of AASB 16 requires judgements that affect the valuation of lease liabilities and right of use assets. In addition to the critical judgements and areas of estimation uncertainty discussed below, the following judgements and estimations need to be considered when assessing leases: - - determination of stand-alone prices of lease and non-lease components, whether remeasurement or a separate lease is required following a change in lease terms and conditions, and whether variable payments are in- substance fixed or not to be included in the calculation of the lease liability; and assessments of whether a purchase option will be exercised, or an right of use asset is impaired. Identifying a lease Identifying whether a contract is, or contains, a lease involves the exercise of judgement about whether: - - - the contract depends on a specified asset; the Group obtains substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset and has the right to direct the use of the asset; and the contract is perpetual or for a period of time over which the underlying assets are to be used. Determining the lease term The following assessments impact the lease term which may significantly affect the amount of lease liabilities and right of use assets recognised. Extension and termination options The Group applies judgement in determining whether it is reasonably certain to exercise extension or termination options, by considering all relevant factors that could provide an economic incentive to exercise these options. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 39 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 18 LEASE LIABILITIES (continued) Non-cancellable period In determining the lease term, the assessment of a contract following the contractual non-cancellable period needs to consider the substance of the contract and whether any economic penalties exist which may affect the term of the non- cancellable period. Determining the incremental borrowing rate Where the Group (or Group entity) cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in the lease, it uses its incremental borrowing rate to measure lease liabilities. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that the Group would have to pay to borrow over a similar term, and with a similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right of use asset in a similar economic environment. Therefore, as the incremental borrowing rate reflects what the Group would have to pay, estimation is required when no observable rates are available or when observable rates need to be adjusted to reflect the terms and conditions of the lease. 19 FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS This note provides an update on the judgements and estimates made by the Group in determining the fair values of the financial instruments since the last annual financial report. Fair value hierarchy To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value, the Group classifies its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under the accounting standards. At 30 June 2021 and 2020, no such assets or liabilities were recorded at fair value. There were no transfers between levels during the period. The Group's policy is to recognise transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the reporting period. The fair value of financial assets and liabilities held by the Group must be estimated for recognition, measurement and/or disclosure purposes. The Group measures fair values by level, per the following fair value measurement hierarchy: Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices); and Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). The Group’s policy is to recognise transfers into and out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the reporting period. Valuation techniques used to determine fair values The Group did not have any financial instruments that are recognised in the financial statements where their carrying value differed from the fair value. The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities are included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The carrying amounts of cash and short-term trade and other receivables, trade payables and other current liabilities approximate their fair values largely due to the short-term maturities of these payments. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 40 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 20 ISSUED CAPITAL (a) Issued Capital 2021 Shares 2020 Shares 2021 $ 2020 $ Fully paid 470,213,920 285,765,644 49,831,949 27,755,148 Movements in ordinary share capital during the prior and current financial years are as follows: Details Balance at 1 July 2019 Notes Date Number of shares Issue price $ $ 272,515,633 27,755,148 - - - - Issue of shares - conversion performance rights 07-Jul-19 1,500,000 Issue of shares - conversion performance shares 20-Jan-20 11 Issue of shares - conversion performance rights 31-Jan-20 11,750,000 - - - Less: Share issue costs Balance at 30 June 2020 - 285,765,644 27,755,148 Share based payment 22(d) 25-Aug-20 2,500,000 Issue of shares Issue of shares 27-Aug-20 68,941,410 07-Oct-20 34,506,866 Issue of shares - conversion performance rights 22(b) 14-Oct-20 1,500,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 04-Dec-20 23,125,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 11-Dec-20 14,625,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 17-Dec-20 1,950,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 15-Jan-21 10,800,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 18-Jan-21 5,000,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 18-Jan-21 5,000,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 09-Feb-21 1,000,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 26-Mar-21 1,250,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 23-Apr-21 1,000,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 23-Apr-21 5,000,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 23-Apr-21 5,000,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 24-May-21 1,250,000 Issue of shares on exercise of options 22(a) 04-Jun-21 2,000,000 Less: Share issue costs Add: Share issue costs claimed as a deduction 8 Transfer of reserve upon exercise of options 20(b) - - - 0.185 0.145 0.145 - 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.06 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.08 - - - 462,500 9,996,504 5,003,496 - 1,850,000 1,170,000 156,000 864,000 350,000 300,000 80,000 100,000 80,000 300,000 350,000 100,000 160,000 (836,560) 267,142 1,323,719 Balance at 30 June 2021 470,213,920 49,831,949 FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 41 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 20 ISSUED CAPITAL (continued) (b) Reserves The following table shows a breakdown of the reserves and the movements in these reserves during the year. A description of the nature and purpose of each reserve is provided. Note 2021 $ 2020 $ Share based payments reserve Balance at 1 July Performance rights expense – Directors and employees 22(b) Options expense – Director share options Transfer of reserve upon exercise of options Balance at 30 June Share based payments reserve 2,606,557 2,053,372 14,646 - (1,323,719) 220,219 332,966 - 1,297,484 2,606,557 The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise: (a) the grant date fair value of options issued but not exercised; (b) the grant date fair value of market based performance rights granted to Directors, Employees, Consultants and Vendors but not yet vested; and (c) the fair value non-market based performance rights granted to Directors, Employees, Consultants and Vendors but not yet vested. (c) Retained earnings Balance at 1 July 2021 $ 2020 $ (22,908,130) (21,633,492) Net profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the Company 49,040,926 (1,274,638) Balance at 30 June 26,132,796 (22,908,130) 21 DIVIDENDS Dividends are determined after period-end and announced with the results for the period. Dividends determined are not recorded as a liability at the end of the period to which they relate. Dividends are recognised upon declaration. Subsequent to year-end, on 14 September 2021, Fenix Resources Limited determined a final dividend of 5.25 cents per share fully franked. Fenix Resources Limited dividends for all periods presented are, or will be, fully franked based on a tax rate of 30 per cent. No dividends have been declared or paid for the prior year ended 30 June 2020. Dividend policy The Group adopted a dividend policy in August 2021 that provides for, to the extent that dividends can be fully franked, a payment of between 50% and 80% of after-tax earnings to Shareholders in the form of dividends, either annually or semi-annually. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 42 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 22 SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS Share-based payment transactions are recognised at fair value in accordance with AASB 2 Share based payments. The total movement arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year were as follows: As part of share-based payment expense Options issued Performance rights issued As part of capitalised exploration assets Ordinary shares Notes 22(a) 22(b) 22(d) 2021 $ 2020 $ - 14,646 462,500 477,146 332,966 220,219 - 553,185 During the year the Group had the following share-based payments: (a) Share options The Fenix Resources Limited share options are used to reward Directors, Employees, Consultants and Advisors for their performance and to align their remuneration with the creation of Shareholder wealth through the performance requirements attached to the options. Options are granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors and no individual has a contractual right to participate in the plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits. Any options granted to Directors are approved by Shareholders prior to issue. The options are not listed and carry no dividend or voting right. Upon exercise, each option is convertible into one ordinary share to rank pari passu in all respects with the Company’s existing fully paid ordinary shares. Set out below are summaries of options granted: 2021 2020 Average exercise price per option Number of options Average exercise price per option Number of options Opening balance Granted during the period Exercised during the period Closing balance Vested and exercisable $0.076 - $0.076 $0.080 $0.080 79,000,000 - $0.080 $0.065 (77,000,000) - 2,000,000 2,000,000 $0.076 $0.076 59,000,000 20,000,000 - 79,000,000 79,000,000 FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 43 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 22 SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (continued) Series Grant date Expiry date Exercise price (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) 10-Sep-18 (1) 10-Sep-18 (1) 10-Sep-18 (1) 21-Feb-20 (2) 21-Feb-20 (2) 9-Sep-21 30-Nov-20 9-Sep-21 31-Dec-21 31-Dec-21 $0.08 $0.08 $0.08 $0.06 $0.07 2021 Number of options 2020 Number of options - - 2,000,000 - - 2,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 9,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 79,000,000 Weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the year: 0.19 years 1.03 years 1 The securities were approved on the 10 September 2018 at the Company’s General Meeting. 2 The securities were approved on the 18 February 2020 at the Company’s General Meeting. The fair value of options issued is measured by reference to the value of the goods or services received. The fair value of services received in return for share options granted to Directors, Employees and Consultants is measured by reference to the fair value of options granted. The fair value of services received by Advisors couldn’t be reliably measured and are therefore measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted. The estimate of the fair value of the services is measured based on a Black-Scholes option valuation methodology. The life of the options including early exercise options are built into the option model. The fair value of the options are expensed over the expected vesting period. No options have been granted during the reporting period. The total expense arising from options issued during the reporting period as part of share-based payments expense was nil (30 June 2020: $332,966). (b) Performance rights The Company’s Performance Rights Plan was approved and adopted by Shareholders on 10 September 2018. Each performance right will vest as an entitlement to one fully paid ordinary share upon achievement of certain performance milestones. If the performance milestones are not met, the performance rights will lapse, and the eligible participant will have no entitlement to any shares. Performance rights are not listed and carry no dividend or voting rights. Upon exercise each performance right is convertible into one fully paid ordinary share to rank pari passu in all respects with existing fully paid ordinary shares. Movement in the performance rights for the current year is shown below: Grant date Expiry date Exercise price Balance at start of the period Granted during the period Converted during the period Forfeited during the period Balance at period end Vested at period end 19-Feb-19 18-Feb-22 11-Apr-19 13-May-22 - - 125,000 1,500,000 1,625,000 - - - - (125,000) (1,500,000) - (1,500,000) (125,000) - - - - - - The Company notes that on 9 April 2020, 9 June 2020 and 23 July 2020 performance rights granted on 19 February 2019 were cancelled for nil consideration following cessation of eligible participants’ employment with the Company. The cancellation of vested performance rights did not impact the amount recognised for services received over the vesting period. The cancellation of unvested performance rights was accounted for as a reversal of previously recognised expense during the prior reporting period. A share-based payment expense has been recognised over the respective vesting periods. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 44 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 22 SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (continued) Key inputs used in the fair value calculation of the performance rights which have been granted during the year ended 30 June 2019 were as follows: Number Granted Exercise price Expected vesting dates Expiry date Share price at grant date Fair value per performance right Total fair value Grant date:19 Feb 2019 (1) 7,750,000 $ - Grant date: 11 Apr 2019 (2) 6,000,000 $ - 22-May-19 to 23-Jul-20 22-May-19 to 23-Jul-20 18-Feb-22 $0.066 $0.066 $511,400 13-May-22 $0.080 $0.080 $480,000 1 Performance rights have been split equally into 4 tranches. Each tranche will vest on completion of any of the below milestones: Milestone 1 The Company entering into a binding offtake with a third party for the purchase from the Company of a minimum combined total of 6,000,000 tonnes of iron ore produced from the Iron Ridge Project; Milestone 2 Completion of a feasibility study that derives a Net Present Value (NPV) (utilising a discount rate of 10%) of the Iron Ridge Project of not less than $50 million and is signed off and validated by an independent consultant and agreed by the Board; Milestone 3 Completion of a transportation study and execution of agreements for trucking and port for transportation of iron ore from The lron Ridge Project which has been signed off and validated by an independent consultant and agreed by The Board; Milestone 4 Securing necessary funding to commence production at the Iron Ridge Project, including via equity or debt (or a combination of both) or other funding mechanism such as joint venture or forward payments on offtake agreement; Delineating a material resource upgrade at the Iron Ridge Project of: Milestone 5 An initial upgrade of the existing JORC-code compliant resource to a total of not less than 6Mt @65% Fe at a cut- off grade of no less than 50% Fe with at least 60% of the total resource categorised in at least the Indicated category in accordance with the JORC Code (2012); and Milestone 6 A further upgrade of the JORC-code compliant resource to a total of not less than 8Mt @65% Fe at a cut-off grade of no less than 50% Fe with at least 60% of the total resource categorised in at least the Indicated category in accordance with the JORC Code (2012); Milestone 7 Obtaining all environmental and mining licence approvals necessary to commence mining at the Iron Ridge Project. 2 Performance rights have been split equally into 4 tranches. Each tranche will vest on completion of any of the below milestones: Milestone 1 The Company entering into a binding offtake with a third party for the purchase from the Company of a minimum combined total of 6,000,000 tonnes of iron ore produced from the Iron Ridge Project; Milestone 2 Completion of a feasibility study that derives a Net Present Value (NPV) (utilising a discount rate of 10%) of the Iron Ridge Project of not less than $50 million and is signed off and validated by an independent consultant and agreed by the Board; Milestone 3 Securing necessary funding to commence production at the Iron Ridge Project, including via equity or debt (or a combination of both) or other funding mechanism such as joint venture or forward payments on offtake agreement; Delineating a material resource upgrade at the Iron Ridge Project of: Milestone 4 An initial upgrade of the existing JORC-code compliant resource to a total of not less than 6Mt @65% Fe at a cut- off grade of no less than 50% Fe with at least 60% of the total resource categorised in at least the Indicated category in accordance with the JORC Code (2012); and Milestone 5 A further upgrade of the JORC-code compliant resource to a total of not less than 8Mt @65% Fe at a cut-off grade of no less than 50% Fe with at least 60% of the total resource categorised in at least the Indicated category in accordance with the JORC Code (2012); Milestone 6 Obtaining all environmental and mining licence approvals necessary to commence mining at the Iron Ridge Project. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 45 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 22 SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (continued) The total Director, Employee and Consultant share performance rights expense arising from performance rights recognised during the reporting period as part of share-based payment expense were as follows: Performance rights granted during prior periods Reversal of performance rights expense 2021 $ 2020 $ 14,646 - 14,646 296,508 (76,289) 220,219 (c) Performance shares On 22 November 2018 the Company issued 55,000,000 shares and 112,500,000 performance shares to the vendors of Prometheus Mining Pty Ltd in consideration for the acquisition of 100% of the mining lease M20/118-I. Performance shares were split between four milestones, being 15 million under Milestone A, 30 million under Milestone B, 37.5 million under Milestone C and 30 million under Milestone D. On achievement of the milestones each performance share will convert into one ordinary fully paid share, if the milestones are not achieved the performance shares consolidate and entitle each holder to one ordinary fully paid share per holder per milestone. There are a total of 11 holders of the performance shares. Milestones are as follows: Milestone A Milestone B Milestone C Milestone D On declaration of an Inferred Mineral Resource of not less than 8 million tonnes of iron ore at 65% Fe grade in accordance with the JORC Code of 2012 within 6 months from commencement of drilling on the Tenement. On achievement of 1,000,000 tonnes cumulative of shipped iron ore production from the Tenement at an Operating Margin of greater than US$15 per dry metric tonne shipped within the earlier of 24 months from commencement of mining on the Tenement and 60 months from the Settlement Date. On achievement of 2,000,000 tonnes cumulative of shipped iron ore production from the Tenement at an Operating Margin of greater than US$15 per dry metric tonne shipped within the earlier of 36 months from commencement of mining on the Tenement and 60 months from the Settlement Date. On achievement of 3,000,000 tonnes cumulative of shipped iron ore production from the Tenement at an Operating Margin of greater than US$15 per dry metric tonne shipped within the earlier of 48 months from commencement of mining on the Tenement and 60 months from the Settlement Date. The fair value of consideration is by reference to the fair value of the share and performance shares issues in connection with the acquisition. The fair value of the shares issued is determined by reference to the share price on grant date, based on the fair value price ($0.04 per share). The fair value of the performance shares was determined using a share option pricing model, after assigning a probability of achievement this was determined to be $0. An assigned average of 8.6% probability of achievement in relation to the performance hurdles. An assessment that the performance hurdles are unlikely to be met has been made and as a result the value of these rights was recorded as $0. On 9 July 2019, the Company advised that 15,000,000 Class A Performance Shares had not met the requirement for conversion and, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Performance Shares, all unconverted Class A Performance Shares held by the each holder were automatically consolidated into one Share each. As a result, during the prior year 11 ordinary fully paid shares were issued to holders of the performance shares (see Note 20(a)). FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 46 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 22 SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (continued) (d) Share capital to vendors During the financial period: (cid:120) On 25 August 2020, 2,500,000 shares issued in part consideration for Mining Co-operation and Benefits Agreement with the Wajarri Yamatji Native Title group. The fair value of the shares recognised was by direct reference to the closing price on 24 August 2020 which amounted to $462,500. This amount has been recognised in the Statement of Financial Position under Mine properties under development. Significant accounting estimates, assumptions and judgements Estimation of fair value of share-based payments The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes or Monte-Carlo model taking into account the assumptions detailed within this note. Probability of vesting conditions being achieved Inputs to pricing models may require an estimation of reasonable expectations about achievement of future vesting conditions. Vesting conditions must be satisfied for the counterparty to become entitled to receive cash, other assets or equity instruments of the entity, under a share-based payment arrangement. Vesting conditions include service conditions, which require the other party to complete a specified period of service, and performance conditions, which require specified performance targets to be met (such as a specified increase in the entity's profit over a specified period of time) or completion of performance hurdles. The Group recognises an amount for the goods or services received during the vesting period based on the best available estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest and shall revise that estimate, if necessary, if subsequent information indicates that the number of equity instruments expected to vest differs from previous estimates. On vesting date, the entity shall revise the estimate to equal the number of equity instruments that ultimately vested. The achievement of future vesting conditions are reassessed each reporting period. 23 FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT Overview The financial risks that arise during the normal course of the Group’s operations comprise market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. In managing financial risk, it is policy to seek a balance between the potential adverse effects of financial risks on financial performance and position, and the "upside" potential made possible by exposure to these risks and by taking into account the costs and expected benefits of the various risk management methods available to manage them. General objectives, policies and processes The Board is responsible for approving policies on risk oversight and management and ensuring management has developed and implemented effective risk management and internal control. The Board receives reports as required from the Managing Director in which they review the effectiveness of the processes implemented and the appropriateness of the objectives and policies it sets. The Board oversees how management monitors compliance with the Group's risk management policies and procedures and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced. These disclosures are not, nor are they intended to be an exhaustive list of risks to which the Group is exposed. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 47 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 23 FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Financial Instruments The Group has the following financial instruments: Financial assets Current Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Loan receivable Other current assets Non-Current Loan receivable Financial liabilities Current Trade and other payables Non-Current Trade and other payables (a) Market Risk 2021 $ 2020 $ 68,995,789 1,292,625 2,978,929 1,716,667 34,240 - - 50,000 933,333 - 74,624,718 1,376,865 19,237,744 131,997 1,473,030 - 20,710,774 131,997 Market risk can arise from the Group’s use of interest-bearing financial instruments and exposure to commodity prices. It is a risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in interest rates (interest rate risk), foreign exchange rate (foreign exchange risk) and fluctuations in commodity prices (commodity price risk). (i) Interest rate risk The Board manages the Group's exposure to interest rate risk by regularly assessing exposure, taking into account funding requirements and selecting appropriate instruments to manage its exposure. As at the 30 June 2021, the Group has interest-bearing assets, being cash at bank and borrowings (30 June 2020 cash at bank). As such, the Group's income and operating cash flows is not highly dependent on material changes in market interest rates. Sensitivity analysis The Group does not consider this to be a material risk/exposure to the Group and have therefore not undertaken any further analysis. The weighted average effective interest rate of funds on deposit is 0.30% (30 June 2020: 0.43%). FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 48 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 23 FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) (ii) Foreign exchange risk The Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from fluctuations in the US dollar. Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that is not the Company’s functional currency. The Group manages risk by matching receipts and payments in the same currency and monitoring movements in exchange rates. The exposure to risks is measured using sensitivity analysis and cash flow forecasting. The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk at the end of the reporting period, expressed in Australian dollars, was as follows: Financial assets Cash Financial liabilities Trade and other payables Sensitivity analysis 2021 US $ 2020 US $ 8,578,857 1,425,976 - - A hypothetical change of 10% in the US dollar exchange rate was used to calculate the Group's sensitivity to foreign exchange rate movements as the Company’s estimate of possible rate movements over the coming year taking into account current market conditions and past volatility. A weakening of the US dollar by 10%, with all other variables held constant, would decrease the Group's equity and profit after taxation by $538,648 (2020: nil). These sensitivities should not be used to forecast the future effect of movement in the Australian dollar exchange rate on future cash flows. (iii) Commodity price risk The risk associated with commodity prices is managed as part of the portfolio risk management strategy. Substantially all of the Group's commodity production is sold on market-based index pricing terms. The Group has not use derivatives on the commodity production sold. The relationship between commodity prices and foreign currencies is complex and movements in foreign exchange rates can impact commodity prices. (b) Credit risk Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents and deposits with financial institutions, as well as trade receivables. Credit risk is managed on a Group basis. For cash balances held with bank or financial institutions, only independently rated parties with a minimum rating of ‘AA-’ are accepted. The Board are of the opinion that the credit risk arising as a result of the concentration of the Group's assets is more than offset by the potential benefits gained. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the assets as summarised, none of which are impaired or past due. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 49 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 23 FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Exposure to credit risk The carrying amount of the Group’s financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was: 2021 $ 2020 $ Cash and cash equivalents 68,995,789 1,292,625 Trade and other receivables 2,978,929 Other current assets Loan receivable - 2,650,000 34,240 50,000 - 74,624,718 1,376,865 The credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired can be assessed by reference to external credit ratings (if available) or to historical information about counterparty default rates. Cash at bank and short-term deposits Held with Australian banks and financial institutions AA- S&P rating A+ S&P rating Unrated Total Other receivables Counterparties with external credit ratings Counterparties without external credit ratings (1) Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Total Other current assets – term deposit Held with Australian banks and financial institutions AA- S&P rating Total 2021 $ 2020 $ 68,995,789 1,292,625 - - - - 68,995,789 1,292,625 2,802,535 33,463 - 2,826,394 - - 777 - 5,628,929 34,240 - - 50,000 50,000 1 Group 1 — new customers (less than 6 months) Group 2 — existing customers (more than 6 months) with no defaults in the past Group 3 — existing customers (more than 6 months) with some defaults in the past. All defaults were fully recovered. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 50 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 23 FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) (c) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation. Through continuous monitoring of forecast and actual cash flows the Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves to meet future cash needs. The decision on how the Group will raise future capital will depend on market conditions existing at that time. Maturities of financial liabilities The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Less than 6 months $ 6 - 12 months $ 1 – 5 years $ Over 5 years $ Total contractual cash flows $ Carrying amount of liabilities $ At 30 June 2021 Trade and other payables 19,237,744 - 1,473,030 - 20,710,774 20,710,774 Lease liabilities At 30 June 2020 394,214 395,031 1,502,217 46,470 2,337,932 2,012,592 Trade and other payables 131,997 - - - 131,997 131,997 (d) Capital risk management The Group’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard the ability to continue as a going concern. This is to provide returns for shareholders, benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. The Board monitors capital on an ad-hoc basis. No formal targets are in place for return on capital or gearing ratios. 24 EARNING/LOSS PER SHARE Options Options granted to employees and Directors under the Incentive Option Scheme are considered to be potential ordinary shares and have been included in the determination of diluted earnings per share to the extent to which they are dilutive. The options have not been included in the determination of basic earnings per share. Details relating to the options are set out in Note 22. Performance shares Performance shares granted to vendors of Prometheus in consideration for the acquisition of 100% of the mining lease M20/118-I are considered to be potential ordinary shares and have been included in the determination of diluted earnings per share to the extent to which they are dilutive. The performance shares have not been included in the determination of basic earnings per share. Details relating to the performance shares are set out in Note 22. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 51 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 24 EARNING/LOSS PER SHARE (continued) Basic earnings/(loss) per share Net profit/(loss) after tax attributable to the members of the Company $ 49,040,926 $ (1,274,638) Weighted average number of ordinary shares Basic earnings/(loss) per share (cents) 406,764,998 278,826,429 12.06 (0.46) 2021 2020 Net profit /(loss) after tax attributable to the members of the Company $ 49,040,926 $ (1,274,638) Weighted average number of ordinary shares 406,764,998 278,826,429 Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share Options Performance shares 2,000,000 97,500,000 Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares 506,264,998 - - Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (cents) 9.69 (0.46) 25 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the actual results. Management also needs to exercise judgement in applying the Group's accounting policies. This Note provides an overview of the areas that involved a higher degree of judgement or complexity and items which are more likely to be materially adjusted. Detailed information about each of these estimates and judgements is included in the Notes together with information about the basis of calculation for each affected line item in the financial statements. Significant accounting estimates and judgements The areas involving significant estimates or judgements are: (cid:131) (cid:131) (cid:131) (cid:131) (cid:131) (cid:131) (cid:131) (cid:131) (cid:131) (cid:131) (cid:131) (cid:131) Inventory valuation – Note 7; Income tax classification – Note 8; Uncertain tax matters – Note 8; Units of production amortisation method – Note 13; Impairment of assets – Note 14; Capitalisation of exploration expenditure – Note 14; Reclassification to mine properties under development – Note 14; Rehabilitation and mine closure – Note 17; Identification of leases – Note 18; Determination of incremental borrowing rate – Note 18; Probability of vesting conditions being achieved– Note 22; and Estimation of fair value of share-based payments – Note 22. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 52 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 25 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS (continued) Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated. They are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. There have been no actual adjustments this year as a result of an error and of changes to previous estimates. 26 CONTINGENCIES (a) Contingent liabilities There were no material contingent liabilities not provided for in the financial statements of the Company as at 30 June 2021 or 30 June 2020 other than: Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage Native title claims have been made with respect to areas which include tenements in which the Company has an interest. The Company is unable to determine the prospects for success or otherwise of the claims and, in any event, whether or not and to what extent the claims may significantly affect the Company or its projects. Agreement is being or has been reached with various native title claimants in relation to Aboriginal Heritage issues regarding certain areas in which the Company has an interest. (b) Contingent assets There were no material contingent assets as at 30 June 2021 or 30 June 2020. 27 COMMITMENTS Significant capital expenditure contracted for at the end of the reporting period but not recognised as a liability is as follows: Within one year Later than one year but no later than five years Later than five years 2021 (1) $ 2020 (1) $ 359,804 112,637 164,196 636,637 35,041 124,599 175,382 335,022 1 Commitment for the Iron Ridge Project and under the Scorpion farm-in agreement. 28 INTEREST IN OTHER ENTITIES (a) Investments in controlled entities The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 34(a): Name of entity Country of incorporation 2021 Equity holding 2020 Equity holding Prometheus Mining Pty Ltd (1) Australia 100% 100% 1 Subsidiary acquired on 22 November 2018. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 53 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 29 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Transactions with related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated. Key management personnel compensation Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Share-based payments 2021 $ 2020 $ 744,440 77,202 14,646 446,635 41,340 516,133 836,288 1,004,108 Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided within the remuneration report. Parent entity The ultimate parent entity and ultimate controlling party is Fenix Resources Limited (incorporated in Australia). Subsidiaries Interests in subsidiaries are set out in Note 28. Transactions with related parties During the year, the Group has lent money to Fenix Newhaul Pty Ltd, a joint venture company of the Group. Loans are repayable within a period of 1 to 3 years and incur an interest rate ranging from 1% to 10% per annum (see Note 12). There were no outstanding loans to or from related parties at as 30 June 2020. During the year Fenix-Newhaul Pty Ltd have provided transportation services to the Iron Ridge Project on normal commercial terms and conditions, the expenses recognised during the period were $23,488,161 (ex GST). There were no other related party transaction during the period. Transactions with other related parties Purchases from entities associated with key management personnel Director, Mr Richard Nicholls-Maltman, is a Principal of Aphelion Legal Pty Ltd which has provided legal services with the Company on normal commercial terms and conditions. The expenses recognised during the period were $4,840 (ex GST). 30 EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE Subsequent to the end of the reporting period: - - - on 16 July 2021, 2,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares were issued upon the exercise of 2,000,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.08 per option. on 22 July 2021, Fenix announced that it had entered into iron ore swap arrangements for 50,000 tonnes per month of the Monthly Average Platts TSI 62 Index converted to AUD for the 12-month period from October 2021 to September 2022. The price fixed is equivalent to A$230.30 per dry metric tonne (dmt), flat over the period. on 23 August 2021, Fenix announced the adoption of a dividend policy which provides that, to the extent that dividends can be fully franked, Fenix will distribute between 50% and 80% of after-tax earnings to shareholders in the form of dividends, either annually or semi-annually. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 54 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 30 EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE (continued) No other material matters have occurred subsequent to the end of the year which requires reporting on other than those which have been noted above or reported to ASX. Other than as set out above there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the period and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors of the Company to affect substantially the operations of the Company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent financial years. 31 RECONCILATION OF PROFIT/LOSS AFTER INCOME TAX TO NET CASH INFLOW/(OUTFLOW) FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Profit/(loss) for the period 49,040,926 (1,274,638) Notes 2021 $ 2020 $ Add/(less) non-cash items: Depreciation and amortisation Performance rights expense – Directors and Employees Options expense – Director share options Inventory movement Foreign exchange Add/(less) items classified as invested/financing activities: Finance costs Interest income Share issue costs claimed as a deduction Profit from joint venture Changes in assets and liabilities during the financial year: Increase/(decrease) in receivables (Decrease)/increase in payables Increase/(decrease) in employee provision Increase/(decrease) in taxation provision 13 20b 20b 7 5 8 15 1,932,245 14,646 - (15,003,135) 148,261 96,728 (104,118) 267,142 (919,687) (216,317) 17,391,702 103,992 12,547,879 1,391 220,219 332,966 - - - - - - 99,398 (46,520) 7,180 - Net cash inflow/(outflow) used in operating activities 65,300,264 (660,004) FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 55 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 32 REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS During the year, the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related parties and non-related audit firms: Audit and assurance services Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd Audit and review of financial statements Total remuneration 2021 $ 2020 $ 87,466 87,466 37,899 37,899 From time to time the Consolidated Entity may decide to employ an external auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor's expertise and experience with the Consolidated Entity are important. These assignments are principally tax advice and due diligence on acquisitions, which are awarded on a competitive basis. It is the Group’s policy to seek competitive tenders for all major consulting projects. 33 PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION The following information relates to the parent entity, Fenix Resources Limited as at 30 June 2021. The information presented here has been prepared using consistent accounting policies as presented in Note 34. (a) Summary of financial information The individual aggregate financial information for the parent entity is shown in the table. (b) Guarantees entered into by the parent entity The parent entity did not have any guarantees as at 30 June 2021 or 30 June 2020. (c) Contingent liabilities of the parent entity The parent entity did not have any contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2021 or 30 June 2020. Company 2021 $ 2020 $ Financial position Current assets 88,844,933 1,386,693 Total assets 114,152,265 7,596,879 Current liabilities 29,312,516 143,303 Total liabilities 36,890,036 143,303 Equity Contributed equity 49,831,949 27,755,148 Share-based payment reserves 1,297,484 2,606,558 Accumulated losses 26,132,796 (22,908,130) (d) Contractual commitments for the acquisition of Total equity 77,262,229 7,453,576 property, plant and equipment The parent entity did not have any contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2021 or 30 June 2020. Financial performance Profit/(loss) for the year Total comprehensive loss 49,040,926 (1,274,638) 49,040,926 (1,274,638) FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 56 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 34 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES New standards and interpretations not yet adopted Fenix Resources Limited (Company or Fenix) is a company incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. Fenix Resources Limited is the ultimate parent entity of the Group. The consolidated financial statements of Fenix Resources Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021 comprise the Company and its controlled subsidiaries (together referred to as the Group and individually as Group entities). Statement of compliance These general-purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Australian Accounting Group Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001. Fenix Resources Limited is a for- profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements. The consolidated financial statements of the Group also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Historical cost convention These financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs and do not take into account changing money values or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. Critical accounting estimates and significant judgements critical accounting estimates. The preparation of financial statements requires the use of requires certain Management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed within Note 25. It also New and amended standards adopted by the Group The Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to their operations and effective for the current annual reporting period. IFRIC has published two agenda decisions clarifying how arrangements in respect of a specific part of cloud technology, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), should be accounted for. The Company has taken the guidance for cloud computing into account for the year ended 30 June 2021 with no significant impact on the current or prior periods The adoption of all the new and revised Standards and Interpretations has not resulted in any changes to the Group’s accounting policies and has no effect on the amounts reported for the current or prior years. Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2021 reporting periods and have not been early adopted by the group. The group's assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out below. These standards are not expected to have a material impact on the entity in the current or future transactions. future reporting periods and on foreseeable There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that are expected to have a material impact on the Group in the current or future reporting period and in the foreseeable future. Accounting Policies In order to assist in the understanding of the financial statements, the following summary explains the principle accounting policies that have been adopted in the preparation of the financial report. These policies have been applied consistently to all of the periods presented, unless otherwise stated. (a) Principles of Consolidation Subsidiaries The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of subsidiaries of the Company at the end of the reporting period. Subsidiaries are all those entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has the power to govern financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity. the 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. Where a subsidiary has entered or left the Group during the year, the financial performance of those entities is included only for the period of the year that they were controlled. A list of subsidiaries is contained in Note 28 to the financial statements. Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated in full on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of financial position. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 57 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 Equity method (b) Segment Reporting Under the equity method of accounting, the investments are initially recognised at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognise the Group’s share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of the investee in profit or loss, and the Group’s share of movements in other comprehensive in other comprehensive income. Dividends received or receivable from associates and joint ventures are recognised as a reduction in the carrying amount of the investment. income of the investee When the Group’s share of losses in an equity-accounted investment equals or exceeds its interest in the entity, including any other unsecured long-term receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the other entity. Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its associates and joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in these entities. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of equity accounted investees have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. The carrying amount of equity-accounted investments is tested for impairment in accordance with the policy described in Note 34(i). Changes in ownership interests Operating segments are reported in a manner that is consistent with the internal reporting to the chief operating decision maker, which has been identified by the Company as the Board. (c) Foreign Currency Translation Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial statements of the Group are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Group operates (‘the functional currency). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Fenix Resources Limited’s functional and presentation currency. Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities at the reporting date are translated at the exchange rate existing at reporting date. Exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise. Group companies The results and financial position of foreign operations (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows: The Group treats transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in a loss of control as transactions with equity owners of the Group. A change in ownership interest results in an adjustment between the carrying amounts of the controlling and non-controlling interests to reflect their relative interests in the subsidiary. Any difference between the amount of the adjustment to non-controlling interests and any consideration paid or received is recognised in a separate reserve within equity attributable to owners of Fenix Resources Limited. (cid:120) (cid:120) When the Group ceases to consolidate or equity account for an investment because of a loss of control, joint control or significant influence, any retained interest in the entity is remeasured to its fair value with the change in carrying amount recognised in profit or loss. This fair value becomes 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 in other amounts previously mean comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss. recognised that If the ownership interest in a joint venture or an associate is reduced but joint control or significant influence is retained, only a proportionate share of the amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss where appropriate. assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet; rates (unless income and expenses for each statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income are translated at average exchange reasonable this approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions); and is not a (cid:120) all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income. On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net investment in foreign entities, and of borrowings and other financial instruments designated as hedges of such investments, are recognised in other comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is sold or any borrowings forming part of the net investment are repaid, a proportionate share of such exchange difference is reclassified to profit or loss, as part of the gain or loss on sale where applicable. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the closing rate. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 58 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 (d) Revenue Recognition Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. The Group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity. Revenue for other business activities is recognised on the following basis: Iron Ore Sales The Group generates revenue from the sale of iron ore. Revenue is recognised at a point in time when control of the promised goods or services passes to the customer. In most instances, control passes when the goods are delivered to a destination specified by the customer, typically on board the customer's appointed vessel. The amount of revenue recognised reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for the goods. Where the Group's sales invoices are provisionally priced at the date of shipment, a subsequent final invoice, which is typically once the vessel has arrived at its destination, is issued and adjustments arise as a consequence of changes in moisture or ore quality. Interest income Interest revenue is recognised on a time proportionate basis that takes into account the effective yield on the financial asset. (e) Inventories Ore stockpiles are physically measured or estimated and valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis and comprises mining costs, direct labour, haulage, depreciation and an materials, direct appropriate proportion of project overhead expenditure, the latter being allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale. (f) Income Tax and Other Taxes The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to unused tax losses. The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period in the countries where the company’s subsidiaries and associates operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to It establishes provision where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities. interpretation. Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognised if they arise from the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred income tax is also not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the end of the reporting period and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in foreign operations where the company is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Fenix Resources Limited and its wholly owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation legislation. As a consequence, these entities are taxed as a single entity and the deferred tax assets and liabilities of these entities are set off in the consolidated financial statements. it relates to Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to in other the extent that comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. items recognised (g) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except: (cid:120) where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and (cid:120) receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 59 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the Statement of Financial Position. The Group’s aim is to avoid or minimise environmental impacts resulting from its operations and reviews work scope and cost estimates for restoration annually. Cash flows are included in the Statement of Cash Flows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flow arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority are classified as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority. (h) Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure Provision is made in the consolidated statement of financial position for the estimated costs of legal and constructive obligations to restore operating locations in the period in which the obligation arises. The estimated costs are capitalised as part of the cost of the related project where recognition occurs in the operating locations. The costs are then recognised as an expense on a units of production basis during the production phase of the project. The Group’s policy with respect to exploration and evaluation expenditure is to use the area of interest method. This method allows the costs associated with the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of a prospect to be aggregated on the consolidated statement of financial position and matched against the benefits derived from commercial production once this commences. Costs Exploration lease acquisition costs relating to exploration provinces are initially capitalised and then amortised over the shorter term of the lease or the expected life of the project. All other exploration and evaluation costs, including general permit activity, geological and geophysical costs and new venture activity costs are charged as expenses as incurred except where: (cid:120) (cid:120) such evaluation costs are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploitation of the area of interest or alternatively, by its sale; or exploration and/or evaluation activities in the area of interest have not yet reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves and active and significant operations in relation to the area are continuing. Areas of interest are recognised at permit level. Subsequent to the recognition of an area of interest, all further costs relating to the Area of Interest are initially capitalised. Each area of interest is reviewed at least bi-annually to determine whether economic quantities of reserves exist or whether further exploration and evaluation work is required to support the continued carry forward of capitalised costs. To the extent it is considered that the relevant expenditure will not be recovered, it is written off. In the statement of cash flows, those cash flows associated with the capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure are classified as cash flows used in investing activities exploration and evaluation expenditure expensed is classified as cash flows used in operating activities. Future restoration costs (i) Impairment of Assets The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets and the asset’s values in use cannot be estimated to be close to its fair value. In such cases the asset is tested for impairment as part of the cash generating unit to which it belongs. When the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset or cash-generating unit is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Impairment losses relating to continuing operations are recognised in those expense categories consistent with the function of the impaired asset unless the asset is carried at re- valued amount (in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease). As assessment is also made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the loss was recognised. If that is the case the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had the impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognised in profit or loss unless the asset is carried at the re- valued amount, in which case the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase. After such a reversal the depreciation charge is adjusted in future periods to allocate the asset’s revised impairment last FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 60 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 carrying amount, less any residual value, on a systematic basis over its remaining useful life. depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk. (j) Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, cash in bank accounts, money market investments readily convertible to cash within two working days, and bank bills but net of outstanding bank overdrafts. (k) Trade and Other Receivables Receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less provision for doubtful debts. Current receivables for GST are due for settlement within 30 days and other current receivables within 12 months. (l) Investments and Other Financial Assets Investments and other financial assets Classification The Group classifies measurement categories: its financial assets in the following - - those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through OCI, or through profit or loss), and those to be measured at amortised cost. The classification depends on the entity's business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in profit or loss or OCI. For investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading, this will depend on whether the group has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). The group reclassifies debt investments when and only when its business model for managing those assets changes. Measurement At initial recognition, the group measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL), transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at FVPL are expensed in profit or loss. Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining whether their cash flows are solely payment of principal and interest. Impairment The Group assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its debt instruments carried at amortised cost and FVOCI. The impairment methodology applied For trade receivables, the Group applies the simplified approach permitted by AASB 9, which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the receivables. (m) Mine Properties, Property Plant And Equipment Recognition and measurement Mine properties, property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less and accumulated impairment losses. accumulated depreciation amortisation and Items of mine properties, property, plant and equipment are initially recognised at cost at the date of acquisition when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the asset will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be reliably measured. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only where it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The assets' residual value and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. An asset's carrying amount is immediately written down to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss. Mine properties under development Mine properties under development represents the costs incurred in preparing mines for production and includes plant and equipment under construction and operating costs incurred before production commences. Pre-production revenues are offset against capitalised pre- production costs. Once production commences, these costs are transferred to property, plant and equipment and mine properties as appropriate, and are depreciated and amortised using the units of production method based on the estimated economically recoverable resource contained in the mine plan to be extracted to which they relate or are written off if the mine property is abandoned. Mine properties Mine properties represent the accumulation of all pre- production expenditure incurred in relation to areas of interest for which the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral resources are demonstrable. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 61 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 Production is deemed to commence when the mine assets are installed and ready for use in the location and condition necessary for them to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. These costs are capitalised to the extent they are expected to be recouped through the successful exploitation of the related mining leases. Mine properties include: - - - - - relation to exploration, in Capitalised expenditure evaluation, feasibility, and acquisition costs incurred on projects for which the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource are demonstrable. The cost of rehabilitation and mine closure relating to assets reflected in mine properties. Capitalised development and production stripping costs. Pre-production operating costs, net of pre-production revenue, previously accumulated and carried forward in mine properties under development, transferred to mine properties in relation to areas of interest in which mining has now commenced. Associated mine infrastructure including access roads, evaporation ponds, tailings facility and the airstrip. - Mining contractor mobilisation costs. Mine properties are amortised on a units of production basis over the economically recoverable ore reserve contained in the relevant mine plan. When further development expenditure is incurred in respect of a mine property after the commencement of production, such expenditure is carried forward as part of the mine property only when it is probable that the additional future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Group. Otherwise, such expenditure is classified as part of the cost of production. Right-of-use assets Right-of-use (ROU) assets, representing the Group's right to use an underlying leased asset for the lease term, are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation commences when an asset is in the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Depreciation of assets is calculated using either the straight-line method or units of production method to allocate the assets' cost, net of residual values, over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Mine-related plant and equipment is depreciated on a units of production basis, except for assets with a useful life less than the life of mine, for which the straight-line method is applied. Non- mine-related plant and equipment is depreciated on a straight- line basis. The depreciation rates used when applying the straight-line method vary between 5% to 50% per annum. Mine properties are amortised on a units of production basis over the life of the estimated ore reserve of the mine. Units of production method Where the useful life of an asset is directly linked to the extraction of ore from a mine, the asset is depreciated using the units of production method. The units of production method results in depreciation and amortisation charges proportional to the depletion of the estimated ore reserve of the mine. The unit of account used in the calculation is tonnes of ore. (n) Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognised when replaced. Depreciation is calculated using both the diminishing value and straight-line methods to allocate their cost or revalued amounts, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives: - - Office equipment 2 - 20 years Field Equipment 3 - 20 years The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in profit or loss. (o) Leases Lease assessment Applying the definition of a lease At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease, by determining whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control is considered to exist if the Group has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of an explicitly or implicitly identified asset over which the supplier does not have a substantive substitution right, and the right to direct the use of that asset throughout the period of use. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 62 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 Lease term The lease term is the non-cancellable term of the lease and any periods covered by: - - an extension option, if that option is reasonably certain to be exercised, and; a termination option, if that option is reasonably certain not to be exercised. Non-lease components At inception or on reassessment of a contract that contains a lease component, the consideration in the contract is allocated to each lease component on the basis of their relative stand- alone prices, unless an election is made to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. Non-lease components are excluded from future lease payments and recognised separately as incurred as operating expenses on a straight-line basis in profit or loss. Initial recognition Leases are recognised as an ROU asset and a corresponding lease liability at the commencement date, which is the date the leased asset is available for use by the Group. Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets All leases are accounted for by recognising an ROU asset and a lease liability except for: - - short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less and which do not contain a purchase option) and; leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as incurred as operating expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term in profit or loss. Lease liabilities Initial measurement Lease liabilities are initially measured at the present value of lease payments to be paid after the commencement date over the lease term, discounted using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate, if the interest rate implicit in the lease cannot be readily determined. The lessee’s incremental borrowing rate (IBR) is the rate the Group would have to pay to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value in a similar economic environment with similar terms and conditions. To determine the IBR, the Group obtains external interest rate advice and adjusts the interest rates to reflect the lease conditions and the underlying asset. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liabilities comprise: - fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments, less any lease incentives receivable; - - - variable lease payments that depend on an index or rate, initially measured using the index or rate at the commencement date; amounts payable under residual value guarantees; and payments arising from purchase, extension, or termination options reasonably certain to be exercised by the Group. Variable lease payments not dependent on an index or a rate, for example, variable lease payments linked to the use of an underlying asset, are not included in the measurement of lease liabilities, and are recognised as operating expenses in profit or loss as incurred. Subsequent measurement The lease liability is subsequently measured on an amortised cost basis using the effective interest method, where the lease liability is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced by the lease payments made, over the lease term. Interest expense is recognised as interest expense on lease liabilities in profit or loss over the lease term, on the remaining lease liability balance for each period. Remeasurement Lease liabilities are remeasured if: - - there is a lease modification that is not accounted for as a separate lease; or there are changes in: the lease term; the assessment to exercise a purchase option; amounts payable under a residual guarantee; in-substance fixed payments; or future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate. A revised discount rate is applied when there is a change in the assessment to exercise a purchase option, the lease term or floating interest rates. A corresponding adjustment is recognised in the ROU asset, or in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the ROU asset has been reduced to nil. ROU assets ROU assets, representing the Group’s right to use the underlying leased asset for the lease term, are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. Initial measurement The initial cost of ROU assets includes: - - - - the initial measurement of the related lease liabilities recognised; any lease payments made on or before the commencement date, less any lease incentives received; initial direct costs incurred; and restoration cost estimates, recognised and measured applying AASB 137 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 63 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 Subsequent measurement ROU assets are subsequently depreciated, in accordance with the Group's existing depreciation accounting policy, over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the underlying asset and the lease term. If it is reasonably certain that the Group will either obtain ownership of the underlying asset by the end of the lease term or exercise a purchase option, the ROU asset is depreciated over its estimated useful life. ROU assets are assessed for any impairment in accordance with the Group's existing impairment accounting policy. (p) Acquisition of Assets Where an entity or operation is acquired, the identifiable assets acquired (and, where applicable, identifiable liabilities assumed) are to be measured at the acquisition date at their relative fair values of the purchase consideration. Where the acquisition is a group of assets or net assets, the cost of acquisition will be apportioned to the individual assets acquired (and, where applicable, liabilities assumed). Where a group of assets acquired does not form an entity or operation, the cost of acquisition is apportioned to each asset in proportion to the fair values of the assets as at the acquisition date. (q) Share-Based Payment Transactions Benefits to Employees and consultants (including Directors) The Group provides benefits to employees and consultants (including Directors) of the Group in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares or options (“equity- settled transactions”). The costs of these equity settled transactions are measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date on which they are granted. The fair value of performance rights granted is determined using the single barrier share option pricing model. The fair value of options granted is determined by using the Black-Scholes option pricing technique. Further details of options and performance rights granted are disclosed in Note 22. The cost of these equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled (the vesting period). At each subsequent reporting date until vesting, the cumulative charge to the profit or loss is the product of: (i) the fair value at grant date of the award; (ii) the current best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will vest, taking into account such factors as the likelihood of employee turnover during the vesting period and the likelihood of non-market performance conditions being met; and (iii) the expired portion of the vesting period. The charge to the profit or loss for the period is the cumulative amount as calculated above less the amounts already charged in previous periods. There is a corresponding credit to equity. Until an equity instrument has vested, any amounts recorded are contingent and will be adjusted if more or fewer equity instruments vest than were originally anticipated to do so. Any equity instrument subject to a market condition is valued as if it will vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition is fulfilled, provided that all other conditions are satisfied. If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum, an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been for any modified. An additional expense modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment arrangement or is otherwise beneficial to the recipient of the award, as measured at the date of modification. is recognised If an equity-settled transaction is cancelled (other than a grant cancelled by forfeiture when the vesting conditions are not satisfied), it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new equity instrument is substituted for the cancelled award and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new equity instrument are treated as if they were a modification of the original award, as described in the preceding paragraph. Benefits to Vendors The Group provides benefits to vendors of the Group in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby the vendor has render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares or options (“equity-settled transactions”). The fair value is measured by reference to the value of the goods or services received. If these cannot be reliably measured, then by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted. The cost of these equity-settled transactions is recognised over the period in which the service was received. (r) Fair Value Estimation The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes. The carrying value less impairment provision of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximately their fair value due to their short-term nature. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Group for similar financial instruments. (s) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation, it is probable that an outflow of FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 64 - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2021 resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be reliably estimated. (u) Profit/loss Per Share Basic profit/loss per share Provisions are measured at the present value and the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. The discount rate used to determine the present value is a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss. Rehabilitation and mine closure The Group has obligations to dismantle and remove certain items of mine properties, property, plant and equipment and to restore and rehabilitate the land on which they sit. A provision is recognised for the estimated cost of settling the rehabilitation and restoration obligations existing at the reporting date, discounted to present value using high quality corporate bond market yields at the reporting date, that match the timing of the estimated future cash outflows as closely as possible. Where the obligation is related to an item of mine properties, property, plant and equipment, its cost includes the present value of the estimated costs of dismantling and removing the asset and restoring the site on which it is located. The related rehabilitation asset for the Iron Ridge Project is included in mine properties. The discounted value reflects a combination of an assessment of the nature and extent of the work required, the future cost of performing the work required, the timing of cash flows and the discount rate. Over time, the discounted value is increased for the change in present value based on the discount rates that reflect current market assessments and the risks specific to the liability. This increase in the provision, being the periodic unwinding of the discount due to the passage of time, is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss. The provision is reassessed at least annually. A change in any of the assumptions used to determine the provisions could have a material impact on the carrying amount of the provision. Any change in the provision is reflected as an addition to, or deduction from, the related rehabilitation asset in mine properties and amortised as appropriate. (t) Employee Entitlements The Group’s liability for employee entitlements arising from services rendered by employees to reporting date is recognised in other payables. Employee entitlements expected to be settled within one year together with entitlements arising from wages and salaries, and annual leave which will be settled within one year, have been measured at their nominal amount and include related on-costs. Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing the operating loss attributable to the equity holder of the Group after income tax by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year. Diluted earnings/loss per share Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in determination of basic earnings per share by taking into account amounts unpaid on ordinary shares and any reduction in earnings per share that will arise from the exercise of options outstanding during the year. (v) Trade and Other Payables Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised cost and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial period that are unpaid and arise when the Group becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. The amounts are unsecured and usually paid within 30 days of recognition. (w) Contributed Equity Issued and paid up capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Group. Any transaction costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the share proceeds received. (x) Dividends The Group adopted a dividend policy in August 2021 that provides for, to the extent that dividends can be fully franked, a payment of 50% and 80% of after-tax earnings to shareholders in the form of dividends, either annually or semi-annually . (y) Comparatives Comparative figures have been restated to conform with the current year’s presentation. This has had no impact on the financial statements. (z) Parent Entity Financial Information The financial information for the parent entity, Fenix Resources Limited, disclosed in Note 33 has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial statements except as set out below: Investments in subsidiaries Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost and subject to an annual impairment review. FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 65 - DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION The Directors of the Group declare that: 1. 2. 3. 4. The financial statements, comprising the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of cash flows, consolidated statement of changes in equity and accompanying notes, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: (a) (b) comply with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the consolidated entity. In the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. The Group has included in the notes to the financial statements and explicit an unreserved statement of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards. The Directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 295A. This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed for and on behalf of the Directors by: Warwick Davies Non-Executive Chairman Perth 14 September 2021 FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 66 - Central Park, Level 43 152-158 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Correspondence to: PO Box 7757 Cloisters Square Perth WA 6850 T +61 8 9480 2000 F +61 8 9480 2050 E info.wa@au.gt.com W www.grantthornton.com.au Independent Auditor’s Report To the Members of Fenix Resources Limited Report on the audit of the financial report Opinion We have audited the financial report of Fenix Resources Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the Directors’ declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: a giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and b complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Key audit matters Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd ACN 130 913 594 a subsidiary or related entity of Grant Thornton Australia Ltd ABN 41 127 556 389 www.grantthornton.com.au ‘Grant Thornton’ refers to the brand under which the Grant Thornton member firms provide assurance, tax and advisory services to their clients and/or refers to one or more member firms, as the context requires. Grant Thornton Australia Ltd is a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL). GTIL and the member firms are not a worldwide partnership. GTIL and each member firm is a separate legal entity. Services are delivered by the member firms. GTIL does not provide services to clients. GTIL and its member firms are not agents of, and do not obligate one another and are not liable for one another’s acts or omissions. In the Australian context only, the use of the term ‘Grant Thornton’ may refer to Grant Thornton Australia Limited ABN 41 127 556 389 and its Australian subsidiaries and related entities. GTIL is not an Australian related entity to Grant Thornton Australia Limited. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. (cid:25)(cid:26) Key audit matter Mine properties, property, plant and equipment – Notes 13 and 14 During the year, the Group transitioned to the production phase at Iron Ridge. The transition involves a stepped process from exploration through development to production and each stage requires specific accounting treatments and considerations to be applied. These steps include estimation and judgement which increases the risk of accounting errors and material misstatement. The company is also required to assess whether an asset is impaired at the end of each accounting period. How our audit addressed the key audit matter Our procedures included, amongst others: (cid:120) Understanding initiation, capitalisation and amortisation processes for mine properties and property, plant and equipment asset categories; (cid:120) Obtaining the management reconciliation of capitalised mine properties and agreeing to the general ledger; (cid:120) Obtaining and assessing management's treatment of the transition from exploration through to the production stage; (cid:120) Sampling and performing test of details on significant asset additions to ascertain accuracy of transactions recorded; This area is a key audit matter due to the degree of management estimation and judgement required in assessing the treatment under accounting standards. (cid:120) Performing depreciation reasonableness test to ascertain accuracy of expense recorded; Inventories – Note 7 During the year the Group commenced iron ore production and as at 30 June 2021 had iron ore stockpiles totalling $15,003,135. Critical to the determination of the carrying value of the ore stockpiles are the cost and net realisable value assumptions adopted by the Group. This includes the use of experts in assessing items such as volume, moisture and density. This area is a key audit matter due to the estimates and judgements utilised in determining the quantities and valuing the inventory. (cid:120) Checking the amortisation calculations against production data and reserve estimates; (cid:120) Reviewing management’s assessment of impairment in accordance to AASB 136 Impairment of Assets; and (cid:120) Assessing the appropriateness of the related financial statement disclosures. Our procedures included, amongst others: (cid:120) Understanding and documenting the inventory requisition and recognition process, including the iron ore inventory valuation model; (cid:120) Confirming existence of iron ore inventory on hand at year end to an independent surveyor’s report; (cid:120) Assessing the competence, capabilities and objectivity of management's independent surveyor; (cid:120) Reviewing management’s inventory calculation model for the valuation of iron ore at year end and testing management’s assumptions and estimates used in determining the carrying value; (cid:120) Testing whether inventory is recorded at the lower of cost and net realisable value; and (cid:120) Assessing the appropriateness of the related financial statement disclosures. (cid:25)(cid:27) Joint venture accounting – Note 15 The company entered into the Joint Arrangement during the 2020 financial year but activity did not commence until the 2021 financial year following Fenix Resources' transition to the production stage. Our procedures included, amongst others: (cid:120) Obtaining and reviewing management's accounting paper on the treatment of the Joint Arrangement; This arrangement requires assessment under AASB 11 Joint Arrangements. The standard requires judgements to be made around joint control as well as the nature of the Joint Arrangement. (cid:120) Reviewing the contractual arrangement and other supporting information to form our own assessment of the Joint Arrangement; This area is a key audit matter due to the degree of management estimation and judgement required in assessing the treatment under accounting standards. (cid:120) Auditing the trial balance of the Joint Arrangement to ensure financial information is accurately reflected in the financial statements of Fenix Resources Limited; (cid:120) Documenting systems and processes at the entity in order to understand the control environment; and (cid:120) Assessing the appropriateness of the related financial statement disclosures. Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and 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 Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. (cid:25)(cid:28) 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: https://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilites/ar1_2020.pdf. This description forms part of our auditor’s report. Report on the remuneration report Opinion on the remuneration report We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 12 to 20 of the Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2021. In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Fenix Resources Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2021 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Responsibilities The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD Chartered Accountants M D Dewhurst Partner – Audit & Assurance Perth, 14 September 2021 (cid:26)(cid:19) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange and shown elsewhere in this report is set out below. The information is current as at 31 August 2021. (a) Distribution of Shareholders Category (size of holding) Holders 1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 – and over Total (b) Unmarketable Parcels 166 1,228 853 2,379 614 5,240 Total Units 68,611 3,723,048 6,919,919 90,619,661 370,882,681 472,213,920 % Issued Share Capital 0.01% 0.79% 1.47% 19.19% 78.54% 100.00% The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel is 331 as at 31 August 2021 (being 1,725 shares based on a share price of $0.29 at 31 August 2021). (c) Voting Rights The voting rights attached to each class of equity security are as follows: Ordinary Shares Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each member present at a meeting or by proxy has one vote on a show of hands. Performance Shares There are no voting rights attached to any class of performance shares that are on issue. (d) 20 Largest Shareholders — Ordinary Shares as at 31 August 2021 Rank Name Ordinary Shares Held % of Issued Capital 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED KLOSTERS HOLDINGS PTY LTD ROB BRIERLEY BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD ALET INVESTMENTS PTY LTD TUBECHANGERS PTY LTD EXXTEN PTY LTD GARRY & DONELLA PLOWRIGHT TITAN RECRUITMENT PTY LTD MR KENNETH JOSEPH HALL ZERRIN INVESTMENTS PTY LTD MR ROBERT JAMES SHAW BRIERLEY J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED PRE-OWNED ROAD TANKERS PTY LTD MR CARRICK DURRANT RYAN HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED LS MAJESTIC HOLDINGS (VIC) PTY LTD MR TIMOTHY NORMAN WILHELM & MRS ANGELA STEPHANIE WILHELM UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD 18,816,783 15,400,000 13,500,000 9,253,279 8,184,240 7,015,000 6,000,000 5,100,000 5,029,587 5,020,365 5,000,000 4,750,000 4,500,000 3,963,899 3,542,000 3,200,000 3,101,976 3,000,000 2,820,300 2,800,000 Total of Top 20 129,997,429 Balance of register 342,216,491 Total 472,213,920 FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED 3.98% 3.26% 2.86% 1.96% 1.73% 1.49% 1.27% 1.08% 1.07% 1.06% 1.06% 1.01% 0.95% 0.84% 0.75% 0.68% 0.66% 0.64% 0.60% 0.59% 27.54% 72.46% 100.00% - 71 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (e) Substantial Shareholders As at 31 August 2021, there were no shareholders holding 5% or more of the issued capital of the Company disclosed in accordance with section 671B of the Corporations Act 2001. (f) Unquoted Securities – as at 31 August 2021 Set out below are the classes of unquoted securities currently on issue: Number Class 30,000,000 Class B Performance Shares 37,500,000 Class C Performance Shares 30,000,000 Class D Performance Shares (g) Distribution of holders – Class B Performance Shares Category (size of holding) Holders Total Units % Issued Share Capital 1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 – and over Total - - - - 12 12 - - - - 30,000,000 30,000,000 - - - - 100.00% 100.00% (h) Distribution of holders – Class B Performance Shares Category (size of holding) Holders Total Units % Issued Share Capital 1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 – and over Total - - - - 12 12 - - - - 37,500,000 37,500,000 - - - - 100.00% 100.00% (i) Distribution of holders – Class B Performance Shares Category (size of holding) Holders Total Units % Issued Share Capital 1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 – and over Total - - - - 12 12 - - - - 30,000,000 30,000,000 - - - - 100.00% 100.00% (j) Securities Subject to Escrow As at 31 August 2021 there are no securities currently subject to escrow. (k) Unquoted Equity Security Holders with Greater than 20% of an Individual Class As at 31 August 2021 the following classes of unquoted securities had holders with greater than 20% of that class on issue: FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 72 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Class B Performance Shares AGNI INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD RACHEAL OSMAN GARRY & DONELLA PLOWRIGHT Class C Performance Shares AGNI INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD RACHEAL OSMAN GARRY & DONELLA PLOWRIGHT Class D Performance Shares AGNI INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD RACHEAL OSMAN GARRY & DONELLA PLOWRIGHT % Interest 20.62% 20.12% 20.12% 20.62% 20.12% 20.12% 20.62% 20.12% 20.12% (l) On-market Buy-Back Currently there is no on-market buy-back of the Company’s securities. (m) Corporate Governance Pursuant to the ASX Listing Rules, the Company’s Corporate Governance Statement will be released in conjunction with this report. The Company’s Corporate Governance Statement is available on the Company’s website at: http://fenixresources.com.au/about/corporate-governance/ FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED - 73 - 

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