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Fin Resources Limited 

Annual Report 
30 June 2022 

finresources.com.au 

ABN     25 009 121 644 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 

Corporate Directory 

Directors’ Report 

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

ASX Additional Information 

Tenements and Project Locations 

CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

Directors 

Gautam Varma (Managing Director) 
Brian Talbot (Technical Director) 
Jason Bontempo (Non-Executive Director) 

Company Secretary 

Aaron Bertolatti 

Registered Office 

First floor, 35 Richardson Street 
WEST PERTH WA 6005 

Share Registry 

Advanced Share Registry Limited 
110 Stirling Highway 
NEDLANDS WA   6009  

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Auditor 

Stantons 
Level 2, 40 Kings Park Road 
WEST PERTH WA 6005  

Solicitors 

Gilbert + Tobin 
Level 16 Brookfield Place Tower 2  
123 St Georges Terrace  
PERTH WA  6000 

Stock Exchange 

Australian Securities Exchange  
(Home Exchange: Perth, Western Australia) 
ASX Code:  FIN 

Website 

www.finresources.com.au 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors’ Report 

The Directors present their report for Fin Resources Limited (“Fin Resources”, “Fin” or “the Company”) and its 
subsidiaries (“the Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2022.  

DIRECTORS 
The names, qualifications and experience of the Company’s Directors in office during the year and until the 
date of this report are as follows.   Directors were in office for the entire year unless otherwise stated. 

Gautam Varma – appointed 17 January 2022 
Managing Director 
Mr Varma is a veteran of the mining industry having held senior roles at BHP (ASX:BHP), Iluka Resources (ASX: 
ILU), Xstrata and, most recently as the Chief Representative for Europe, India and South East Asia at Fortescue 
Metals Group (ASX: FMG). Mr Varma has worked across a number of commodities including those related to 
decarbonisation and electrification and strongly believes in mining being a “force for good” especially  with 
local communities. 

Mr Varma has negotiated and built partnerships around the world and has a deep appreciation for concerns 
relating to geopolitics and sustainability and the opportunities those concerns present. Mr Varma received an 
MBA from INSEAD in 2004 and has been a part of the resources industry since then. He has been based in 
India, USA, France, China, Vietnam, Australia and Singapore. 

Brian Talbot – appointed 30 November 2021 
Technical Director 
Mr Talbot has over 25 years’ experience in the mining, minerals and chemical processing sector and holds a 
bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with Honours. Mr Talbot was previously Galaxy Resources Limited’s 
(“Galaxy”) head of Australian Operations and the technical lead for the development of the evaporation ponds 
and chemical processing of lithium salts. 

Prior  to  joining  Galaxy,  Mr  Talbot  was  at  Bikita  Minerals,  a  lithium  mine  in  Zimbabwe  where  he  achieved 
increased  product  yield  and  capacity.  Mr  Talbot  has  also  held  the  positions  of  mining  company  director, 
general  manager  and  metallurgist  at  various  mine  operations  in  Egypt  and  South  Africa  with  diverse 
experience in designing, planning and managing profitable mining operations. 

Jason Bontempo 
Non-Executive Director 
Mr Bontempo has over 20 years’ experience in public company management, corporate advisory, investment 
banking  and  public  company  accounting,  qualifying  as  a  chartered  accountant  with  Ernst  &  Young.  Mr 
Bontempo  has  worked  primarily  serving  on  the  board  and  the  executive  management  of  minerals  and 
resources  public  companies  focusing  on  advancing  and  developing  mineral  resource  assets  and  business 
development.  

Mr  Bontempo  also  provides  corporate  advice  services  and  the  financing  of  resource  companies  across 
multiple capital markets including resource asset acquisitions and divestments. 

Andrew Radonjic – resigned 30 November 2021 
Non-Executive Director 
Andrew Radonjic is a geologist and holds a master’s degree in Mineral Economics. He has over 30 years of 
experience in  mining and  exploration, with  a specific focus on gold and  nickel in  the Eastern  Goldfields of 
Western Australia.   During Mr. Radonjic’s career he has been instrumental in the discovery of three significant 
gold deposits near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia as well as a major tin/tungsten deposit in Tasmania. 

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Simon Mottram– resigned 17 January 2022 
Non-Executive Director  
Simon Mottram is a geologist with over 25 years’ experience predominantly in base and precious metals. Mr 
Mottram  has  held  both  executive  and  senior  management  positions  with  several  successful  mining 
companies  both  in  Australia  and  overseas  and  has  seen  a  number  of  discoveries  advanced  through  to 
commercial mine development and has been central to several significant exploration successes.  Mr Mottram 
is an expert in the application of modern exploration techniques, economic geology and development, large-
scale drill programmes and feasibility studies. Mr Mottram is a graduate of Melbourne RMIT University and a 
Fellow of the AusIMM. 

Ryan de Franck – appointed 6 July 2021, resigned 31 May 2022 
Non-Executive Director 
Ryan  de  Franck  has  a  broad  range  of  experience  across  corporate  finance,  corporate  development  and 
company  management  with  a  focus  on  the  natural  resources  sector.  In  2014  he  founded  Valperlon,  a 
diversified  natural  resources  exploration  and  project  development  group.  In  2016,  having  identified  the 
compelling market opportunity, highly favourable natural conditions and unique logistics and infrastructure 
advantages, he established North West Solar Salt to pursue the development of the North Onslow Salt Project. 
From 2011 to 2014 he was a Corporate Finance Executive with Liberum Capital in London and from 2007 to 
2010 he was a Corporate Finance Executive with Deloitte in Perth. 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Aaron Bertolatti 
Aaron Bertolatti is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over 15 years’ experience 
in the mining industry and accounting profession. Mr. Bertolatti has both local and international experience 
and provides assistance to a number of resource companies with financial accounting and stock exchange 
compliance. Mr. Bertolatti has significant experience in the administration of ASX listed companies, corporate 
governance and corporate finance. 

DIRECTORSHIPS OF OTHER LISTED COMPANIES 

Directorships of other listed companies held by current directors in the 3 years immediately before the end 
of the financial year are as follows: 

Director 

Company 

Period of Directorship 

Jason Bontempo  Odin Metals Limited 

Future Metals NL  

Director from February 2018 to August 2022
Director from January 2011 to June 2021 

INTERESTS IN THE SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY  
As at the date of this report, the interests of the Directors in the securities of Fin Resources Limited are: 

Director 
Gautam Varma 
Brian Talbot 
Jason Bontempo 

Ordinary Shares 

Performance Options 

2,000,000 
100,000 
9,000,000 

22,500,000 
7,500,000 
10,000,000 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS  
The Group’s net loss after taxation attributable to the members of Fin Resources for the year to 30 June 2022 
was $5,015,072 (2021: net loss $880,124). 

DIVIDENDS 
No dividend was paid or declared by the Company during the year and up to the date of this report. 

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Directors’ Report 

CORPORATE STRUCTURE 
Fin Resources Limited is a company limited by shares, which is incorporated and domiciled in Australia.   

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 
Fin Resources is an ASX listed company (ASX:FIN) focused on the development of the Sol Mar Project (formerly 
North Onslow Solar Salt Project (NOSSP)). The Sol Mar Project consists of six granted exploration licences and 
three pending exploration licences located in a proven salt production region with ideal climatic conditions to 
produce high purity salt.  The Company is investigating the use of renewable energy in the form of wind and 
solar  energy  to create a zero-carbon  footprint project  and  potentially  fuel renewable product streams like 
Hydrogen and other green by products. 

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 

Completion of acquisition of North Onslow Solar Salt Project 

On 7 July 2021, the Company advised that it had completed the acquisition of an 80% interest in the NOSSP 
from North West Solar Salt Pty Ltd (NWSS). This included the issue of 83,333,333 fully paid ordinary shares 
and a cash payment of A$500,000.  The 80% interest in the NOSSP is held by the Company’s wholly owned 
subsidiary, Sol Mar Holdings Pty Ltd (formerly Crestwood Pty Ltd). 

Sol Mar Scoping Study 

The Company announced the results of a positive Scoping Study in September 2021.  The highly compelling 
potential  economics  demonstrated  Sol  Mar’s  world  class  potential.  The  project  is  based  on  using  100% 
renewable energy and producing green products.  All proposed products have substantial existing markets. 
During  the  year,  the  Company  continued  exploratory  work  on  the  Sol  Mar  tenement  to  understand  the 
economic  and  technical  options  of  a  salt  project  and  downstream  products  like Sulphate  of  Potash  (SOP), 
Caustic Soda and Hydrochloric Acid.   

The Company also had meaningful conversations with potential customers of such products including large 
domestic mining players in Western Australia (WA).   

World Class Renewable Energy Potential 

Western Australia is attracting international attention with its potential to be a globally significant producer 
of  green  hydrogen  and  green  ammonia using renewable solar  and  wind  energy.   The Company  is actively 
exploring  the  opportunity  to  build  a  business  on  these  lines,  either  on  Sol  Mar  or  on  new  areas  with 
corresponding licenses.  In  this regard, the Company  is in  discussions with  international players to form a 
partnership.   

The Company has also been engaged with local authorities, pastoralists, and native title groups.  In the last 
few  months,  the  Company  has  obtained  a  good  understanding  of  the  developing  legislation  pertaining  to 
green hydrogen in WA and the approvals path to be taken. 

McKenzie Springs Project 

The McKenzie Springs, is located within the Kimberley Region of Western Australia, 85km north-east of the 
township  of  Halls  Creek.  The  Project  covers  an  area  of  approximately  82km2  including  identified  nickel, 
copper,  cobalt  and  graphite  occurrences.  The  McKenzie  Springs  Project  is  considered  prospective  for 
magmatic Ni-Cu sulphide and PGE mineralisation. 

The Company completed its Maiden drilling program in October 2020. The maiden drill program consisted of 
3 holes (~950m in total) along a prospective strike length of 1.2km within Fin’s tenements. The drillholes were 
designed to test multiple modelled strong high priority conductors defined from Fixed Loop Electromagnetic 
(FLEM)  geophysical  surveys.  A  review  of  the  historic  and  recent  geochemical  data  was  undertaken  which 
focused  on  the  area  pertaining  to  the  Spring  Creek  layered  intrusion.  Further  geological  and  geophysical 
modelling is required. 

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CORPORATE 

Placement 

In  April  2021,  the  Company  announced  a  placement  97,666,667  shares  to  raise  up  to  A$1.76  million.  The 
placement was undertaken in two tranches. The first tranche comprised 72,922,860 and was completed on 5 
May 2021 and the second tranche comprised up to 24,743,807 shares which was completed on 6 July 2021. 

Board and Management Changes 

Mr Ryan de Franck joined the Company’s board as a Non-Executive Director on 6 July 2021 and subsequently 
resigned on 31 May 2022. 

Mr James Barrie joined the Company as its full-time project director for the North Onslow Solar Salt Project 
on 8 July 2021. Mr Barrie has more than 35 years' experience in leadership roles for salt, iron ore and other 
projects with numerous Western Australian engineering and mining companies. 

Mr. Brian Talbot was appointed to the Board of Directors as a Technical Director on 30 November 2021. Mr 
Andrew Radonjic stood down as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 30 November 2021. 

The Company announced the appointment of Mr. Gautam Varma as the Managing Director of the Company 
effective  17  January  2022.  Mr.  Varma  is  a  veteran  of  the  mining  industry  having  held  senior  roles  at  BHP 
(ASX:BHP), Illuka Resources (ASX: ILU), Xstrata and, most recently as the Chief Representative for Europe, India 
and South East Asia at Fortescue Metals Group (ASX: FMG).  Mr Simon Mottram also resigned as Non-Executive 
Director with effect from 17 January 2022. 

Option Issues 

On  6  July  2021,  the  Company  issued  63,500,000  unlisted  options  to  management,  brokers  and  corporate 
advisors,  exercisable  at  $0.018  each  on  or  before  30  June  2024  and  11,500,000  performance  options  to 
directors (and/or their nominee) exercisable at $0.00001 each on or before 5 July 2026. 

On  8 February  2022, the Company  issued  30,000,000 Performance Options. The Performance Options are 
exercisable at $0.00001 with vesting conditions of consecutive 5-day VWAPs of $0.054 (1/3 Options), $0.072 
(1/3 Options) and $0.09 (1/3 Options).  The Company also issued 1,075,000 shares to Mr James Barrie (Project 
Director) following six months of continued service. 

Option Conversions 

The  following  performance  rights  and  options  were  converted  into  ordinary  fully  paid  shares  during  the 
reporting year: 

Date shares issued 
6-Sep-21 
28-Sep-21 
27-Oct-21 
25-Nov-21 
31-Dec-21 
17-Jan-2022 
TOTAL 

Options - $0.00001 each on 
or before 5-July-2026 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
333,333 
333,333 

Options - $0.025 each on or 
before 31-Dec-2021 (FINOA) 
 23,378  
 414,000  
 175,000  
 2,800,934  
 38,725,063  
- 
42,138,375 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS  
There have been no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year, other 
than as set out in this report. 

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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE 

On 11 July 2022, the Company issued 1,075,000 shares to Mr James Barrie (Project Director) following twelve 
months of continued service. 

On 29 July 2022, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares to Mr Gautam Varma (Managing Director) following 
six months of continued service. 

There have been no other significant events subsequent to the end of the financial year to the date of this 
report. 

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
The  Directors  have  excluded  from  this  report  any  further  information  on  the  likely  developments  in  the 
operations of the Group and the expected results of those operations in future financial years, as the Directors 
believe that it would be speculative and prejudicial to the interests of the Group. 

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND PERFORMANCE  

The operations of the Group are presently subject to environmental regulation under the laws of Australia. 
The Group is, to the best of its knowledge, at all times in full environmental compliance with the conditions of 
its licences. 

SHARE OPTIONS 
As at the date of this report there were 103,500,000 unissued ordinary shares under options.  The details of 
these securities are as follows: 

Number 

Type 
63,500,000  Unlisted Options 
17,500,000  Performance Options 
22,500,000  Performance Options 

103,500,000 

Exercise Price $ 

Expiry Date 

$0.018 
$0.00001 
$0.00001 

30 June 2024 
5 July 2026 
7 February 2027 

No holder has any right under the options or performance rights to participate in any other share issue of the 
Company or any other entity. 60,925,876 options expired unexercised and 1,166,667 options lapsed during 
the financial year.  42,471,708 options were exercised during the year ended 30 June 2022. Refer to note 9 (e) 
for option movements during the financial year. 

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 
The Company has made an agreement indemnifying all the Directors and Officers of the Company against all 
losses or liabilities incurred by each Director or Officer in their capacity as Directors or Officers of the Company 
to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001.   

The indemnification specifically excludes wilful acts of negligence.  The Company paid insurance premiums in 
respect of Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance contracts for current officers of the Company, including 
Officers of the Company’s controlled entities.  The liabilities insured are damages and legal costs that may be 
incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought against the officers in their capacity 
as officers of entities in the Group.  

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS  
During the financial year, in addition to frequent Board discussions, the Directors met regularly to discuss all 
matters  associated  with  investment  strategy,  review  of  opportunities,  and  other  Company  matters  on  an 
informal basis. Circular resolutions were passed as necessary to execute formal Board decisions.  The number 
of meetings of Directors held during the year and the number of meetings attended by each Director were as 
follows: 

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Director 
Gautam Varma 
Brian Talbot 
Jason Bontempo 
Ryan de Franck 
Andrew Radonjic  
Simon Mottram 

Number of Meetings 
Eligible to Attend 
- 
- 
1 
1 
1 
1 

Number of Meetings 
Attended 
- 
- 
1 
1 
1 
1 

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY 
No person has applied for leave of the Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Group or intervene in any 
proceedings to which the Group is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Group for 
all or any part of those proceedings. The Group was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 
In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the Directors of 
Fin Resources Limited support and have adhered to the principles of sound corporate governance. The Board 
recognises the recommendations of the Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Council, and 
considers that Fin Resources complies to the extent possible with those guidelines, which are of importance 
to the commercial operation of a junior listed resources company.   

During  the  financial  year,  shareholders  continued  to  receive  the  benefit  of  an  efficient  and  cost-effective 
corporate governance policy for the Company.  The Company has established a set of corporate governance 
policies and procedures which can be found, along with the Company’s Corporate Governance Statement, on 
the Fin Resources website: 
finresources.com.au. 

AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES 
Section  307C  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  requires  the  Group’s  auditors  to  provide  the  Directors  of  Fin 
Resources with an Independence Declaration in relation to the audit of the financial report.  A copy of that 
declaration is included within this annual report. There were no non-audit services provided by the Group’s 
auditor. 

Officers of the company who are former partners of Stantons  

There are no officers of the company who are former partners of Stantons.  

Auditor 

Stantons continue in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

AUDITED REMUNERATION REPORT 
This report, which forms part of the directors’ report, outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for 
the key management personnel (“KMP”) of Fin Resources Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2022. 
The information provided in this remuneration report has been audited as required by Section 308(3C) of the 
Corporations Act 2001.   

The remuneration report details the remuneration arrangements for KMP who are defined as those persons 
having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Group, 
directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of the Group. 

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Details of Key Management Personnel 

Jason Bontempo - Non-Executive Director 

▪  Gautam Varma – Managing Director (appointed 17 January 2022) 
▪  Brian Talbot - Technical Director (appointed 30 November 2021) 
▪ 
▪  Ryan de Franck - Non-Executive Director (appointed 6 July 2021, resigned 31 May 2022) 
▪  Andrew Radonjic - Non-Executive Director (resigned 30 November 2021) 
▪  Simon Mottram - Non-Executive Director (resigned 17 January 2022) 
▪ 
▪  Aaron Bertolatti – Company Secretary 

James Barrie – Project Manager (appointed 8 July 2021) 

Remuneration Policy 
The  Board  is  responsible  for  determining  and  reviewing  compensation  arrangements  for  the  Directors.    The 
Board assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of emoluments of such officers on a yearly basis 
by  reference  to  relevant  employment  market  conditions  with  the  overall  objective  of  ensuring  maximum 
stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high-quality board and executive team. The expected outcome of 
this remuneration structure is to retain and motivate Directors. 

As part of its Corporate  Governance Policies and  Procedures, the board  has adopted  a  formal Remuneration 
Committee Charter and Remuneration Policy. The Board has elected not to establish a remuneration committee 
based on the size of the organisation and has instead agreed to meet as deemed necessary and allocate the 
appropriate time at its board meetings. 

Fees and payments to non‑executive directors reflect the demands which are made on, and the responsibilities 
of the directors. Non‑executive directors’ fees and payments are reviewed annually by the Board.  Non‑executive 
directors do not receive performance-based pay, other than performance rights issued in the prior year. 

Level 
Managing Director 
Technical Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Project Manager 
Officers 

Additional fees 

Cash Remuneration 
S$300,000 
A$120,000 
Up to A$39,420 
A$250,000 
A$60,000 

A  Director  may  also  be  paid  fees  or  other  amounts  as  the Directors  determine  if  a  Director  performs  special 
duties or otherwise performs services outside the scope of the ordinary 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. 

Remuneration Consultants 
Remuneration consultants have not been used in determining the remuneration paid. 

Retirement allowances for Directors 
Superannuation contributions required under the Australian Superannuation Guarantee Legislation continue 
to be made and are deducted from the directors’ overall fee entitlements where applicable. 

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Details of Remuneration 

Details of the nature and amount of each element of the remuneration of each Director and Executive of the 
Company for the year ended 30 June 2022 are as follows: 

2022 

Base 
Salary  
$ 

Short term 
Director 
Fees  
$ 

Consulting 
Fees  
$ 

Options 
Share Based 
Payments  
$ 

Super  
$ 

Total 

$ 

Option 
related 
%  

Directors 
Gautam Varma1 
Jason Bontempo7 
Andrew Radonjic2 
Simon Mottram3 
Ryan de Franck4,8 
Brian Talbot5 
Officer and Management  
James Barrie6 
Aaron Bertolatti 

 -    
 -     36,000 
 -     11,416 
 -     17,500 
 -     25,000 
 15,000  
 -    

 -     140,987 
42,000 

 257,796  
 187,830  
 -    
 14,423  
 -    
 85,347  

 -    

 3,420  
 1,142  

 -    

 1,903  

 -    

398,783 
269,250 
12,558 
31,923 
86,903 
149,347 

 -    
 -    

60,000 
49,000 

250,000  
 -    

250,000   104,916  

 -    
 -    

 -    

60,000 
 351,987  

 -    
 18,311  
 563,707  

 25,000  
 -    

 31,465  

275,000 
78,311 
 1,302,075  

64.6 
69.8 
- 
45.2 
- 
57.1 

- 
23.4 
43.3 

1 Gautam Varma was appointed 17 January 2022. 
2 Andrew Radonjic resigned 30 November 2021. 
3 Simon Mottram resigned 17 January 2022. 
4 Ryan de Franck was appointed 6 July 2021and resigned 31 May 2022. 
5 Brian Talbot was appointed 30 November 2021. 
6 James Barrie was appointed 8 July 2021. 
7 Jason Bontempo received additional consulting fees totalling $42,000 for transactional services provided. 
8 Ryan de Franck received additional consulting fees totalling $60,000 for technical services provided. 

The fees paid to Directors’ and Officers’ related entities were for the provision of management services of the 
particular individual to the Group: 

▪  BR Corporation Pty Ltd, an entity associated with Jason Bontempo. 
▪  Estrelas Cadentes Ltda, an entity associated with Simon Mottram. 
▪  Valperlon Group Pty Ltd, an entity associated with Ryan de Franck. 
▪  BT Lithium Pty Ltd and R-Tek Group Pty Ltd, entities associated with Brian Talbot. 
▪  V2 Ventures Pte Ltd, an entity associated with Gautam Varma. 
▪  1918 Consulting Pty Ltd, an entity associated with Aaron Bertolatti. 

There were no other executive officers of the Group during the financial year ended 30 June 2022. 

Details of the nature and amount of each element of the remuneration of each Director and Executive Officer 
for the year ended 30 June 2021 are as follows: 

2021 

Directors 
Jason Bontempo 
Andrew Radonjic 
Simon Mottram 
Officer 
Aaron Bertolatti 

Base 
Salary  
$ 

Short term 
Director 
Fees  
$ 

Consulting 
Fees  
$ 

Options 
Share Based 
Payments  
$ 

Super  
$ 

Total 

$ 

Option 
related 
%  

 -     36,000 
 -     27,397 
 -     29,132 

5,000 
- 
- 

28,131 
28,131 
- 

 3,420  
 2,603  
 868  

72,551 
58,131 
30,000 

 -    
- 

- 
92,529 

60,000 
65,000 

28,131 
84,393 

- 
6,891 

88,131 
248,813 

38.8 
48.4 
- 

31.9 
33.9 

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The fees paid to Directors’ and Officers’ related entities were for the provision of management services of the 
particular individual to the Group: 

−  BR Corporation Pty Ltd, an entity associated with Jason Bontempo. 
−  Estrelas Cadentes Ltda, an entity associated with Simon Mottram. 
−  1918 Consulting Pty Ltd, an entity associated with Aaron Bertolatti. 

There were no other executive officers of the Group during the financial year ended 30 June 2021. 

Shareholdings of Key Management Personnel 
The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director and specified executives 
of the Group, including their personally related parties, is set out below.  

Balance at the 
start of the year 
or date of 
appointment 

Granted during 
the year as 
compensation 

On exercise of 
share options/ 
Performance 
Options 

Other changes 
during the year 

Balance at the 
end of the year 

Directors 
Gautam Varma1 
Jason Bontempo 
Andrew Radonjic2 
Simon Mottram3 
Ryan de Franck4 
Brian Talbot5 
Officer and Management 
James Barrie6 
Aaron Bertolatti 

- 
9,000,000 
2,000,000 
1,000,000 
- 
- 

50,000 
4,000,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
333,333 
- 
- 

- 
- 
(2,000,000) 
(1,333,333) 
- 
100,000 

- 
9,000,000 
- 
- 
- 
100,000 

1,075,0007 
- 

- 
-- 

50,000 
- 

1,175,000 
4,000,000 

1 Gautam Varma was appointed 17 January 2022. 
2 Andrew Radonjic resigned 30 November 2021. 
3 Simon Mottram resigned 17 January 2022. 
4 Ryan de Franck was appointed 6 July 2021and resigned 31 May 2022. 
5 Brian Talbot was appointed 30 November 2021. 
6 James Barrie was appointed 8 July 2021. 
7 Shares were granted during the reporting year as compensation following six months of continued service. 

All equity transactions with key management personnel other than arising from the exercise of remuneration 
options  have  been  entered  into  under  terms  and  conditions  no  more  favourable  than  those  the  Company 
would have adopted if dealing at arm’s length.  

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Directors’ Report 

Performance Options Holdings of Key Management Personnel 
The numbers of options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director 
of Fin Resources Limited and specified executives of the Group, including their personally related parties, are 
set out below: 

Balance at 
the start of 
the year or 
date of 
appointment 

Granted 
during the 
year as 
compensation 

Exercised 
during the 
year 

Other 
changes 
during the 
year 

Balance at 
the end of 
the year 

Exercisable 

Un-
exercisable 

Directors 
Gautam Varma1 
Jason Bontempo 
Andrew Radonjic2 
Simon Mottram3 
Ryan de Franck4 
Brian Talbot5 
Officer and Management 
James Barrie6 
Aaron Bertolatti 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

22,500,000 
10,000,000 
500,000 
1,000,000 
- 
7,500,000 

- 
- 
- 
(333,333) 
- 
- 

-  22,500,000 
-  22,500,000 
-  10,000,000  3,334,000  6,666,000 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
-  7,500,000 

- 
(500,000) 
- 
(666,667) 
- 
- 
-  7,500,000 

- 
500,000 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
500,000 

- 
500,000 

- 
- 

1 Gautam Varma was appointed 17 January 2022. 
2 Andrew Radonjic resigned 30 November 2021. 
3 Simon Mottram resigned 17 January 2022. 
4 Ryan de Franck was appointed 6 July 2021and resigned 31 May 2022. 
5 Brian Talbot was appointed 30 November 2021. 
6 James Barrie was appointed 8 July 2021. 

Performance Options Affecting Remuneration 

The terms and conditions of  Performance Options  affecting remuneration in the current or future reporting 
years are as follows: 

Grant 
Date 

Grant 
Number 

Expiry 
date/last 
exercise 
date 

Exercise 
price  
$ 

Value  
at grant 
date1 
$ 

Vested 
% 

Number 
vested 

Value 
vested 
during 
the year 
$ 

Max 
value yet 
to vest 

Directors 
Gautam Varma 
17/01/22  22,500,000  07/02/27  0.00001 
Jason Bontempo  30/06/21  10,000,000  05/07/26  0.00001 
Andrew Radonjic4 
Simon Mottram 
Ryan de Franck 
Brian Talbot 

29/11/21  7,500,000  05/07/26  0.00001 

- 
30/06/21 
- 

333,333  05/07/26  0.00001 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

765,003 
- 
421,955  3,333,334 
- 
333,333 
- 
- 

- 
14,423 
- 
195,002 

-  257,796  507,2073 
33.33  187,830  234,1252 
- 
- 
- 
85,347  109,6553 

- 
14,423 
- 

- 
100 
- 
- 

Officer and Management 

James Barrie 
Aaron Bertolatti 

- 
30/06/21 

- 

- 
500,000  30/06/24 

 40,833,333 

- 
0.018 

- 
18,311 

- 
500,000 
  1,419,694  4,166,668 

- 
100 

- 
18,311 

- 
- 
  563,707  850,987 

1  The value at grant date has been calculated in accordance with AASB 2 Share based payments. 

2 Tranche 1 Options, Tranche 2 Options and Tranche 3 Options vest upon the 5-day VWAP of the Company’s 

shares reaching at least $0.036, $0.054 and $0.072, respectively, before the expiry date.   

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Directors’ Report 

3 Tranche 1 Options, Tranche 2 Options and Tranche 3 Options vest upon the 5-day VWAP of the Company’s 
shares reaching at least $0.054, $0.072 and $0.090, respectively, before the expiry date.  In addition to these 
conditions, 50% of the Performance Options will vest following completion of 12 months of continued service 
as a director and the remaining 50% will vest following completion of 24 months of continued service as a 
director. 

4 Andrew Radonjic was granted performance options during the period, however the options lapsed following 
his resignation on 30 November 2021.  As a result, there is no impact on his remuneration during the current 
reporting year. 

Service Agreements 

Managing Director 
Gautam Varma (V2 Ventures Pte Ltd) is engaged under a consulting agreement dated 17 January 2022. Under 
the agreement Mr. Varma is to be paid a monthly fee of S$25,000. The Agreement may be terminated by either 
party by giving three month’s written notice. 

Technical Director 
Brian Talbot (R-Tek Group Pty Ltd) is engaged under a consulting agreement dated 1 December 2021. Under the 
agreement Mr. Talbot is to be paid a monthly consulting fee of A$7,000. The Agreement may be terminated by 
either party by giving one week’s written notice.  In addition to his monthly consulting fee, Mr. Talbot also receives 
A$3,000 per month for director fees. 

Executive Officers 
Company  Secretary,  Aaron  Bertolatti  (1918  Consulting  Pty  Ltd)  is  engaged  under  an  Executive  Agreement 
dated 1 May 2018. Under the agreement Mr. Bertolatti is paid an annual fee of A$60,000. The Agreement may 
be terminated by the Company without notice or without cause by giving three months’ notice in writing or 
payment in lieu of notice.  The Agreement may also be terminated by Mr. Bertolatti by providing three months’ 
notice in writing. 

Non-Executive Director Service Agreements  
On appointment to the Board, all non-executive directors enter into a service agreement with the Group in 
the  form  of  a  letter  of  appointment.  The  letter  summarises  the  Board  policies  and  terms,  including 
compensation  ranging  from  $30,000  to  $39,420  per  annum  (including  Superannuation),  relevant  to  the 
director. There is no termination clause included in the letter. 

Loans to Directors and Executives 
There were no loans to Directors and executives during the financial year ended 30 June 2022. 

END OF AUDITED REMUNERATION REPORT 

Additional Information 
The earnings of the Group for the five years to 30 June 2022 are summarised below:  

Other income 
EBITDA 
EBIT 
Loss after income tax 

2022 
$ 

6,600 
(5,015,072) 
(5,015,072) 
(5,015,072) 

2021 
$ 
23,752 
(880,124) 
(880,124) 
(880,124) 

2020 
$ 
39,191 
(295,317) 
(295,317) 
(295,317) 

2019 
$ 
61,073 
(274,901) 
(274,901) 
(274,901) 

2018 
$ 
61,603 
(576,273) 
(576,273) 
(576,273) 

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Directors’ Report 

The factors that are considered to affect total shareholders return ('TSR') are summarised below: 

Share price at financial year end ($) 
Total dividends declared (cents per share) 
Basic loss per share (cents per share) 

0.014 
- 
(0.90) 

0.044 
- 
(0.29) 

0.015 
- 
(0.10) 

0.012 
- 
(0.09) 

0.021 
-  
(0.24) 

2022 

2021 

2020 

2019 

2018 

Voting and comments made at the Company's 2021 Annual General Meeting 
Fin Resources Limited received 99.5% of “yes” votes on its remuneration report for the 2021 financial year. 
The Company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM or throughout the year on its remuneration 
practices. 

Signed on behalf of the board in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. 

Gautam Varma  
Managing Director 

Perth, Western Australia 
12 September 2022 

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Fin Resources Limited 

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income  
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Continuing operations 

Consultancy fees 

Corporate and compliance expense 

Employee benefits expense 

Share based payments 

Exploration expenditure written off 

Other expenses 

Total expenses 

Other income 

Note 

30-Jun-22 

30-Jun-21 

$ 

$ 

16 

7 

 (138,660) 

 (340,781) 

 (474,835) 

 (3,002,636) 

 (911,391) 

 (153,369) 

 (5,021,672) 

(60,000) 

 (199,203) 

 (155,265) 

(84,393) 

 (274,545) 

 (130,470) 

 (903,876) 

 6,600  

 23,752  

Loss before income tax from continuing operations 

 (5,015,072) 

 (880,124) 

Income tax expense 

3 

 -    

 -  

Loss after income tax from continuing operations 

 (5,015,072) 

 (880,124) 

Loss for the year  

 (5,015,072) 

 (880,124) 

Other comprehensive income 

Items that may be reclassified to profit and loss 

Other comprehensive income for the year net of tax 

 -    

 -    

 -  

 -  

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

 (5,015,072) 

 (880,124) 

Loss attributable to: 

Owners of the parent 

Non-controlling interests 

Total comprehensive loss attributable to: 

Owners of the parent 

Non-controlling interests 

Loss per share  

From continuing operations 

 (5,015,072) 

 (880,124) 

 -    

 -  

 (5,015,072) 

 (880,124) 

 (5,015,072) 

 (880,124) 

 -    

 -  

 (5,015,072) 

 (880,124) 

Basic and diluted loss per share (cents) 

14 

 (0.90) 

(0.29) 

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

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Fin Resources Limited 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position  
as at 30 June 2022 

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other assets 

Other financial assets 

Total Current Assets 

Non-Current Assets 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Total Non-Current Assets 

Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 

Trade and other liabilities 

Provisions 

Total Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Net Assets 

Equity 

Issued capital 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

Total Equity 

30-Jun-22 

30-Jun-21 

Note 

$ 

$ 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

 3,394,010  

5,043,256  

 35,115  

 26,460  

 100  

 28,410  

 27,067  

 100  

 3,455,685  

5,098,833  

3,852,412 

3,852,412 

7,308,097 

 900,245  

 900,245  

5,999,078  

 58,325  

 9,616  

 67,941  

 67,941  

 352,582  

- 

 352,582  

 352,582  

7,240,156 

 5,646,496  

9 

10 

11 

 35,691,562  

 32,086,071  

 5,862,379  

2,859,138  

 (34,313,785) 

(29,298,713) 

 7,240,156  

 5,646,496  

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

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Fin Resources Limited 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Issued capital 
$ 

Accumulated 
losses 
$ 

Reserves 
$ 

Total 
$ 

Balance at 1 July 2020 

 29,848,259  

(28,418,589) 

2,774,745  

4,204,415  

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Loss for the year 

Other Comprehensive Income 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners 

Shares issued during the year 

Cost of issue 

Share based payment (note 16) 

Balance at 30 June 2021 

 -  

 -  

 -  

(880,124) 

 -  

(880,124) 

2,332,778  

(94,966) 

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

84,393  

(880,124) 

 -  

(880,124) 

2,332,778  

(94,966) 

84,393  

 32,086,071  

(29,298,713) 

2,859,138  

5,646,496  

Balance at 1 July 2021 

 32,086,071  

(29,298,713) 

2,859,138  

5,646,496  

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Loss for the year 

Other Comprehensive Income 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners 

Shares issued during the year 

Shares issued on exercise of options 

Proceeds from issue of options 

Cost of issue 

Share based payment (note 16) 

Balance at 30 June 2022 

 -  

 -  

 -  

 (5,015,072) 

 -  

(5,015,072) 

 -  

 -  

 -  

 (5,015,072) 

 -  

(5,015,072) 

2,612,164  

1,053,462 

 -  

(60,135) 

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

605  

 -  

2,612,164  

1,053,462  

605  

(60,135) 

3,002,636  

3,002,636  

 35,691,562  

(34,313,785) 

5,862,379  

7,240,156  

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

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Fin Resources Limited 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  
for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Interest received 

Other receipts 

Note 

30-Jun-22 

30-Jun-21 

$ 

$ 

 (1,160,300) 

(497,549) 

 6,600  

 -    

13,752  

10,000  

Net cash (used in) operating activities  

4 

 (1,153,700) 

 (473,797) 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Payments for exploration expenditure 

Net cash (used in) investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Proceeds from issue of shares 

Proceeds from issue of options 

Payments for share issue costs 

Net cash provided by financing activities 

(1,690,393) 

(1,690,393) 

(444,187) 

 (444,187) 

 1,254,377  

2,577,360  

 605  

- 

 (60,135) 

(94,966) 

 1,194,847  

 2,482,394  

Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 

 (1,649,246) 

 5,043,256  

1,564,410  

3,478,846  

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

4 

 3,394,010  

 5,043,256  

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

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Fin Resources Limited 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

1.  Corporate Information 

The financial report of Fin Resources Limited (“Fin Resources”, “Fin” or “the Company”) and its subsidiaries (the 
“Group”)  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2022  was  authorised  for  issue  in  accordance  with  a  resolution  of  the 
Directors  on  12  September  2022.    Fin  Resources  is  a  company  limited  by  shares  incorporated  in  Australia 
whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. The nature of the operations and the 
principal activities of the Company are described in the Directors’ Report. 

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 
(a) Basis of preparation 

The financial statements are general-purpose financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance 
with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative 
pronouncements  of  the  Australian  Accounting  Standards  Board.  The  financial  statements  have  also  been 
prepared on a historical cost basis. The presentation currency is Australian dollars. 

(b) Going concern 

The financial statements have been approved by the Directors on a going concern basis. In determining the 
appropriateness  of  the  basis  of  preparation,  the  Directors  have  considered  the  impact  of  the  COVID-19 
pandemic on the position of the Group at 30 June 2022 and its operations in future periods. 

(c) Statement of compliance 

The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards, which include Australian equivalents to 
International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS). Compliance with AIFRS ensures that the financial report, 
comprising  the  financial  statements  and  notes  thereto,  complies  with  International  Financial  Reporting 
Standards (IFRS). 

(d) Parent entity information 

In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements present the results of the  Group 
only.  Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 18. 

(e) Basis of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate all of the assets, liabilities and results of the parent (Fin 
Resources Limited) and all of the subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are those entities over which the Company has the 
power to govern the financial and operating policies so as to obtain benefits from their activities. The existence 
and  effect  of  potential  voting  rights  that  are  currently  exercisable  or  convertible  are  considered  when 
assessing whether a Company controls another entity.  A list of the subsidiaries is provided in note 13(c). 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, all intercompany balances and transactions, income and 
expenses  and  profit  and  losses  resulting  from  intra-company  transactions  have  been  eliminated  in  full. 
Unrealised  losses  are  also  eliminated  unless  costs  cannot  be  recovered.  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 and Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, respectively. 

(f) Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash  comprises  cash  on  hand  and  demand  deposits.  Cash  equivalents  are  short-term,  highly  liquid 
investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant 
risk of changes in value.  Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the Consolidated 
Statement of Financial Position. 

(g) Employee benefits 

A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, long 
service leave, and sick leave when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being 
measured reliably.   

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months, are measured 
at their nominal values using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.  Liabilities 
recognised  in  respect  of  employee  benefits  which  are  not  expected  to  be  settled  within  12  months  are 
measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Group in respect of 
services provided by employees up to reporting date. 

(h) Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities 

The Group measures some of its assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis, 
depending  on  the  requirements  of  the  applicable  Accounting  Standard.    Fair  value  is  the  price  the  Group 
would receive to sell an asset or would have to pay to transfer a liability in an orderly (i.e. unforced) transaction 
between independent, knowledgeable and willing market participants at the measurement date. 

As fair value is a market-based measure, the closest equivalent observable market pricing information is used 
to determine fair value. Adjustments to market values may be made having regard to the characteristics of 
the specific asset or liability. The fair values of assets and liabilities that are not traded in an active market are 
determined  using  one  or  more  valuation  techniques.  These  valuation  techniques  maximise,  to  the  extent 
possible, the use of observable market data. 

To  the  extent  possible,  market  information  is  extracted  from  either  the  principal  market  for  the  asset  or 
liability (i.e. the market with the greatest volume and level of activity for the asset or liability) or, in the absence 
of such a market, the most advantageous market available to the entity at the end of the reporting period (i.e. 
the market that maximises the receipts from the sale of the asset or minimises the payments made to transfer 
the liability, after taking into account transaction costs and transport costs).  For non-financial assets, the fair 
value measurement also takes into account a market participant's ability to use the asset in its highest and 
best use or to sell it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use. 

The fair value of liabilities and the entity's own equity instruments (excluding those related to share-based 
payment arrangements) may be valued, where there is no observable market price in relation to the transfer 
of  such  financial instruments, by reference to observable market information  where such  instruments are 
held as assets. Where this information is not available, other valuation techniques are adopted and, where 
significant, are detailed in the respective note to the consolidated financial statements. 

Valuation techniques 
In the absence of an active market for an identical asset or liability, the Group selects and uses one or more 
valuation techniques to measure the fair value of the asset or liability, The Group selects a valuation technique 
that is appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available to measure fair value. The 
availability  of  sufficient  and  relevant  data  primarily  depends  on  the  specific  characteristics  of  the  asset  or 
liability being measured. The valuation techniques selected by the Group are consistent with one or more of 
the following valuation approaches: 

−  Market  approach:  valuation  techniques  that  use  prices  and  other  relevant  information  generated  by 

market transactions for identical or similar assets or liabilities. 

− 

Income approach: valuation techniques that convert estimated future cash flows or income and expenses 
into a single discounted present value. 

−  Cost approach: valuation techniques that reflect the current replacement cost of an asset at its current 

service capacity. 

−  Each valuation technique requires inputs that reflect the assumptions that buyers and sellers would use 
when pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risks. When selecting a valuation technique, 
the Group gives priority to those techniques that maximise the use of observable inputs and minimise the 
use of unobservable inputs. 

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Fin Resources Limited 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Inputs that are developed using market data (such as publicly available information on actual transactions) 
and reflect the assumptions that buyers and sellers would generally use when pricing the asset or liability are 
considered observable, whereas inputs for which market data is not available and therefore are developed 
using the best information available about such assumptions are considered unobservable. 

Fair value hierarchy 
AASB 13 requires the disclosure of fair value information by level of the fair value hierarchy, which categorises 
fair  value  measurements  into  one  of  three  possible  levels  based  on  the  lowest  level  that  an  input  that  is 
significant to the measurement can be categorised into as follows: 

Level 1 
Measurements based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the 
entity can access at the measurement date. 

Level 2 
Measurements based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset 
or liability, either directly or indirectly. 

Level 3 
Measurements based on unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. 

The fair values of assets and liabilities that are not traded in an active market are determined using one or 
more  valuation  techniques.  These  valuation  techniques  maximise,  to  the  extent  possible,  the  use  of 
observable market data. If all significant inputs required to measure fair value are observable, the asset or 
liability is included in Level 2. If one or more significant inputs are not based on observable market data, the 
asset or liability is included in Level 3. 

The Group would change the categorisation within the fair value hierarchy only in the following circumstances: 

i.  if a market that was previously  considered  active (Level 1) became inactive (Level 2 or Level 3) or vice 

versa; or 

ii.  if significant inputs that were previously unobservable (Level 3) became observable (Level 2) or vice versa. 

When a change in the categorisation occurs, the Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value 
hierarchy (i.e. transfers into and out of each level of the fair value hierarchy) on the date the event or change 
in circumstances occurred. 

(i)  Financial instruments 

Financial assets 
Except for those trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component and are measured 
at the transaction price in  accordance with AASB 15, all financial assets are initially  measured at fair value 
adjusted for transaction costs (where applicable). 
For the purpose of subsequent measurement, financial assets other than those designated and effective as 
hedging instruments, are classified into the following categories upon initial recognition: 

▪  amortised cost; 
▪ 
▪ 

fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI); and 
fair value through profit or loss (FVPL). 

Classifications are determined by both: 

▪  the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets; and 
▪  the entities business model for managing the financial asset. 

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Fin Resources Limited 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Financial assets at amortised cost 
Financial  assets  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  if  the  assets  meet  the  following  conditions  (and  are  not 
designated as FVPL): 

▪  they  are  held  within  a  business  model  whose  objective  is  to  hold  the  financial  assets  and  collect  its 

contractual cash flows; and  

▪  the contractual terms of the financial assets give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal 

and interest on the principal amount outstanding. 

After  initial  recognition,  these  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method. 
Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group’s cash and cash equivalents, 
trade and most other receivables fall into this category of financial instruments. 

Financial liabilities 
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, 
loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, 
as appropriate. 

Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, and, where applicable, adjusted for transaction costs 
unless the Group designated a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss.  Subsequently, financial 
liabilities  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method  except  for  derivatives  and 
financial  liabilities  designated  at  FVPL,  which  are  carried  subsequently  at  fair  value  with  gains  or  losses 
recognised in profit or loss. 

All  interest-related  charges  and,  if  applicable,  gains  and  losses  arising  on  changes  in  fair  value  that  are 
recognised in profit or loss. 

Impairment  
From 1 July 2018, 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 depends on 
whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk. 

Recognition, initial measurement and derecognition  
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual 
provisions  of  the  financial  instrument.  Financial  instruments  (except  for  trade  receivables)  are  measured 
initially at fair value adjusted by transactions costs, except for those carried “at fair value through profit or 
loss”, in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss. Where available, quoted prices in an active 
market  are  used  to  determine  the  fair  value.  In  other  circumstances,  valuation  techniques  are  adopted. 
Subsequent measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities are described below. 

Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, 
or  when  the  financial  asset  and  all  substantial  risks  and  rewards  are  transferred.  A  financial  liability  is 
derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires. 

(j)  Goods and services tax 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except: 

i.  where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority, it is recognised as 

part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense; or 
for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST. 

ii. 

The  net  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation  authority  is  included  as  part  of 
receivables  or  payables.  Cash  flows  are  included  in  the  cash  flow  statement  on  a  gross  basis.  The  GST 
component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable 
to, the taxation authority is classified as operating cash flows. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

(k) Impairment of assets 

At  each  reporting  date,  the  Group  reviews  the  carrying  amounts  of  its  tangible  and  intangible  assets  to 
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss.  If any  such 
indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the 
impairment  loss  (if  any).    Where  the  asset  does  not  generate  cash  flows  that  are  independent  from  other 
assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. 

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use.  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  for  which  the 
estimates  of  future  cash  flows  have  not  been  adjusted.    If  the  recoverable  amount  of  an  asset  (or  cash-
generating  unit)  is  estimated  to  be  less  than  its  carrying  amount,  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  (cash-
generating  unit)  is  reduced  to  its  recoverable  amount.    An  impairment  loss  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss 
immediately.  

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is 
increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying 
amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been 
recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years.  A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised 
in profit or loss immediately. 

(l)  Income tax 
Current tax 
Current tax is calculated by reference to the amount of income taxes payable or recoverable in respect of the 
taxable profit or tax loss for the period.  It is calculated using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted 
or substantively enacted by reporting date.  Current tax for current and prior periods is recognised as a liability 
(or asset) to the extent that it is unpaid (or refundable). 

Deferred tax 
Deferred tax is accounted for using the statement of financial position liability method in respect of temporary 
differences  arising  from  differences  between  the  carrying  amount  of  assets  and  liabilities  in  the  financial 
statements and the corresponding tax base of those items. 

In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences.  Deferred tax assets 
are recognised to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable amounts will be available against which 
deductible temporary differences or unused tax losses and tax offsets can be utilised. 

However, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary differences giving rise to them 
arise from the initial recognition of assets and liabilities (other than as a result of a business combination) 
which  affects  neither  taxable  income  nor  accounting  profit.    Furthermore,  a  deferred  tax  liability  is  not 
recognised in relation to taxable temporary differences arising from goodwill. 

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, 
branches,  associates  and  joint  ventures  except  where  the  Group  is  able  to  control  the  reversal  of  the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable 
future.  Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with these investments 
and interests are only recognised to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits 
against  which  to  utilise  the  benefits  of  the  temporary  differences  and  they  are  expected  to  reverse  in  the 
foreseeable future. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period(s) 
when the asset and liability giving rise to them are realised or settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that 
have been enacted or substantively enacted by reporting date.  The measurement of deferred tax liabilities 
and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at 
the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.  Deferred tax assets 
and  liabilities  are  offset  when  they  relate  to  income  taxes  levied  by  the  same  taxation  authority  and  the 
company/Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis. 

Current and deferred tax for the period 
Current and deferred tax is recognised as an expense or income in the statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income, except when it relates to items credited or debited directly to equity, in which case 
the  deferred  tax  is  also  recognised  directly  in  equity,  or  where  it  arises  from  the  initial  accounting  for  a 
business combination, in which case it is taken into account in the determination of goodwill or excess. 

(m)  Payables 

Trade payables and other accounts payable are recognised when the Group becomes obliged to make future 
payments resulting from the purchase of goods and services. 

(n)  Revenue recognition 

The  Group  has  applied  AASB  15  Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers  using  the  cumulative  effective 
method.  The Group does not have any revenue from contracts with customers.  

Interest revenue 
Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating 
the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the 
effective  interest  rate,  which  is  the  rate  that  exactly  discounts  estimated  future  cash  receipts  through  the 
expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. 

Other revenue 
Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. 

(o)  Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Exploration and evaluation expenditures in relation to each separate area of interest are recognised as an 
exploration and evaluation asset in the year in which  they are incurred where the following conditions are 
satisfied: 

the rights to tenure of the area of interest are current; and 

(i) 
(ii)  at least one of the following conditions is also met: 

(a)  the  exploration  and  evaluation  expenditures  are  expected  to  be  recouped  through  successful 

development and exploration of the area of interest, or alternatively, by its sale; or 

(b)  exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not at the balance date reached a 
stage  which  permits  a  reasonable  assessment  of  the  existence  or  otherwise  of  economically 
recoverable reserves, and active and significant operations in, or in relation to, the area of interest are 
continuing. 

Exploration and evaluation assets are initially measured at cost and include acquisition of rights to explore, 
studies, exploratory drilling, trenching and sampling and associated activities and an allocation of depreciation 
and amortisation of assets used in exploration and evaluation activities.  General and administrative costs are 
only  included  in  the  measurement  of  exploration  and  evaluation  costs  where  they  are  related  directly  to 
operational activities in a particular area of interest. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment when facts and circumstances suggest that 
the  carrying  amount  of  an  exploration  and  evaluation  asset  may  exceed  its  recoverable  amount.  The 
recoverable amount of the exploration and evaluation asset (for the cash generating unit(s) to which it has 
been allocated being no larger than the relevant area of interest) is estimated to determine the extent of the 
impairment loss (if any).  

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised 
estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed 
the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset 
in previous years. 

Where a decision has been made to proceed with development in respect of a particular area of interest, the 
relevant  exploration  and  evaluation  asset  is  tested  for  impairment  and  the  balance  is  then  reclassified  to 
development.  Where an area of interest is abandoned, any expenditure carried forward in respect of that 
area is written off. 

(p) Interests in joint ventures 

Joint arrangements represent the contractual sharing of control between parties in a business venture where 
unanimous  decisions  about  relevant  activities  are  required.    Separate  joint  venture  entities  providing  joint 
ventures with an interest to net assets are classified as a "joint venture" and accounted for using the equity 
method.  

Joint venture operations represent arrangements whereby joint operators maintain direct interests in each 
asset and exposure to each liability of the arrangement. The Group's interests in the assets, liabilities, revenue 
and  expenses  of  joint  operations  are  included  in  the  respective  line  items  of  the  consolidated  financial 
statements. Gains and losses resulting from sales to a joint operation are recognised to the extent of the other 
parties' interests. When the Group makes purchases from a joint operation, it does not recognise its share of 
the gains and losses from the joint arrangement until it resells those goods/assets to a third party. 

(q) Share based payments 

Equity-settled share-based payments with employees and others providing similar services are measured at 
the fair value of the equity instrument at the grant date.  Fair value is measured either with reference to the 
value of the goods and services provided or by use of a Black Scholes model.  The expected life used in the 
model  has  been  adjusted,  based  on  management’s  best  estimate,  for  the  effects  of  non-transferability, 
exercise restrictions, and behavioural considerations. Further details on how the fair value of equity-settled 
share-based transactions has been determined can be found in note 16. 

The  fair  value  determined  at  the  grant  date  of  the  equity-settled  share-based  payments  is  expensed  on  a 
straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest.   
Equity-settled  share-based  payment  transactions  with  other  parties  are  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the 
goods and services received, except where the fair value cannot be estimated reliably, in which case they are 
measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted, measured at the date the entity  obtains the 
goods or the counterparty renders the service. 

For  cash-settled  share-based  payments, a liability  equal  to the portion  of the goods or services received  is 
recognised at the current fair value determined at each reporting date. 

(r) Segment Reporting 

Operating segments are reported  in  a manner  consistent with  the internal  reporting provided  to the chief 
operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and 
assessing  performance  of  the  operating  segments,  has  been  identified  as  the  Board  of  Directors  of  Fin 
Resources Limited.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

The entity does not have any operating segments with discrete financial information.  The Board of Directors 
review internal management reports on a monthly basis that is consistent with the information provided in 
the  consolidated  statement  of  comprehensive  income,  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  and 
consolidated statement of cash flows.  As a result, no reconciliation is required because the information as 
presented is what is used by the Board to make strategic decision. 

(s) Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty 

In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, which are described in note 2, management is required 
to make judgments, estimates and  assumptions about carrying values of assets and  liabilities that are not 
readily  apparent  from  other  sources.  The  estimates  and  associated  assumptions  are  based  on  historical 
experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstance, the results 
of  which  form  the  basis  of  making  the  judgments.  Actual  results  may  differ  from  these  estimates.    The 
estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates 
are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the 
period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. 

Key Sources of estimation uncertainty 
The following are the key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty 
at the reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of 
assets and liabilities within the next financial year: 

Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure  
The Group capitalises expenditure relating to exploration and evaluation where it is considered likely to  be 
recoverable or where the activities have not reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the 
existence of reserves. While there are certain areas of interest from which no reserves have been extracted, 
the  directors  are  of  the  continued  belief  that  such  expenditure  should  not  be  written  off  since  feasibility 
studies in such areas have not yet concluded. 

Deferred tax assets 
The Group recognises deferred tax assets when it becomes probable that sufficient taxable income will be 
derived in future periods against which to offset these assets. At each reporting date, the Group assesses the 
level of expected future cash flows from the business and the probability associated with realising these cash 
flows, and makes an assessment of whether the deferred tax assets of the Group should be recognised. 

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

(t) New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted 

The Group has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the 
Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.  Any new 
or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.   
The following Accounting Standards and Interpretations are most relevant to the Group: 

Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current 
The amendment amends AASB 101 to clarify whether a liability should be presented as current or non-current. 
The Group plans on adopting the amendment for the reporting period ending 30 June 2024. The amendment 
is not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements once adopted. 

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Fin Resources Limited 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Annual Improvements 2018-2020 and Other Amendments 
AASB 2020-3: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual Improvements 2018-2020 and Other 
Amendments is an omnibus standard that amends AASB 1, AASB 3, AASB 9, AASB 116, AASB 137 and AASB 
141. The Group plans on adopting the amendment for the reporting period ending 30 June 2023. The impact 
of the initial application is not yet known. 

Disclosure of Accounting Policies and Definition of Accounting Estimates 
The  amendment  amends  AASB  7,  AASB  101,  AASB  108,  AASB  134  and  AASB  Practice  Statement  2.  These 
amendments arise from the issuance by the IASB of the following International Financial Reporting Standards: 
Disclosure  of  Accounting  Policies  (Amendments  to  IAS  1  and  IFRS  Practice  Statement  2)  and  Definition  of 
Accounting Estimates (Amendments to IAS 8).  The Group plans on adopting the amendment for the reporting 
period ending 30 June 2024. The impact of the initial application is not yet known. 

Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction 
The  amendment  amends  the  initial  recognition  exemption  in  AASB  112:  Income  Taxes  such  that  it  is  not 
applicable to leases and decommissioning obligations – transactions for which companies recognise both an 
asset and liability and that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences. The Group plans 
on adopting the amendment for the reporting period ending 30 June 2024. The impact of the initial application 
is not yet known. 

3. 

Income Tax 

(a) Income tax expense 

Major component of tax expense for the year: 
Current tax 
Deferred tax 

(b) Numerical reconciliation between aggregate tax expense 

recognised in the statement of comprehensive income and tax 
expense calculated per the statutory income tax rate 
Loss from before income tax expense 
Tax at the Australian rate of 25% (2021: 30%) 

Add tax effect of: 
Other non-deductible/non-assessable income 
Impact of change in corporate tax rate 
Revenue losses and other deferred tax balances not recognised 

(c) Unrecognised deferred tax assets @ 25% (2021: 30%): 

Carry forward revenue losses 
Carry forward capital losses 
Capital raising costs 
Other 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

(5,015,072) 
(1,253,768) 

(880,124) 
(264,037) 

 795,237  
 726,639  
 (268,108) 
- 

 47,949  
 -    
 216,088  
- 

 3,282,806  
 1,130,358  
 28,507  
 5,521  
4,447,192 

 3,133,168  
 1,356,430  
 33,786  
 9,729  
4,533,113 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

(d) Unrecognised deferred tax liabilities @ 25% (2021: 30%): 

Exploration expenditure 
Other 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

(331,188)  
 (6,615)  
 (337,803)  

(173,277)  

 -    

 (173,277)  

Net deferred tax assets not brought to account 

4,109,389 

 4,359,836  

The benefit for tax losses will only be obtained if: 

i.  the  Company  derives  future  assessable  income  in  Australia  of  a  nature  and  of  an  amount  sufficient  to 

enable the benefit from the deductions for the losses to be realised; and 

ii.  the  Company  continues  to  comply  with  the  conditions  for  deductibility  imposed  by  tax  legislation  in 

Australia; and  

iii.  no changes in tax legislation in Australia adversely affect the Company in realising the benefit from the 

deductions for the losses. 

(e) Tax consolidation: 

Fin Resources Limited and its wholly owned Australian resident subsidiaries have formed a tax consolidated 
group with effect from 1 July 2009.  Fin Resources Limited is the head entity of the tax consolidated group. 

(f) Change in corporate tax rate 

There was a legislated  change in  the corporate tax rate applying to future income years. The impact of this 
reduction in the corporate tax rate has been reflected in the unrecognised deferred tax positions and the prima 
face income tax reconciliation above. 

4. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 
Reconciliation of cash 
Cash comprises of: 
Cash at bank 

Reconciliation of operating loss after tax to net cash flow from 
operations 
Loss after tax 
Non-cash items 
Share based payments expense 
Exploration expenditure written off 
Annual leave expense 
Change in assets and liabilities 
(Increase) in trade and other receivables and other assets 
(Decrease) / increase in trade and other payables 
Net cash flow (used in) operating activities 

3,394,010 

5,043,256 

(5,015,072) 

(880,124) 

3,002,636 
911,391 
9,616 

(6,098) 
(56,173) 
(1,153,700) 

84,393  
 274,545  
- 

(27,605)  
74,994 
(473,797) 

Non-cash investing and financing activities 
83,333,333  shares  were  granted  to  North  West  Solar  Salt  Pty  Ltd  on  6  July  2021  as  consideration  for  the 
acquisition of the Sol Mar Project Tenements.  

5. 

Trade and Other Receivables - Current 
GST receivable 

35,115 

28,410 

Trade debtors and GST receivable are non-interest bearing and generally receivable on 30-day terms. They are 
neither  past  due  nor  impaired.  The  amount  is  fully  collectable.  Due  to  the  short-term  nature  of  these 
receivables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

6. 

7. 

Other Assets 
Prepayments 

Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure 
Opening Balance 
Acquisition of exploration tenements 
Expenditure capitalised during the year 
Exploration expenditure written off 
Closing balance 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

26,460 

27,067 

900,245 
2,666,6671 
1,196,891 
(911,391) 2 
3,852,412 

728,354 
- 
446,436 
(274,545) 
900,245 

1 During the year, the Company completed the acquisition of an 80% interest in the Sol Mar Project from North 
West Solar Salt Pty Ltd.  The Sol Mar Project comprises five granted exploration licences and one pending 
exploration licence (together, the Tenements) covering 425km2. Consideration for the acquisition comprised 
of  the  issue  of  83,333,333  fully  paid  ordinary  shares  at  a  deemed  issue  price  of  $0.026  per  share  and 
$500,000 in cash. 

2  An  impairment  expense  of  $911,391  was  recognised  in  relation  to  the  McKenzie  Springs  Project.  Minimal 
exploration activities were undertaken during the year whilst the Company undertakes an assessment of the 
Project.  

The ultimate recoupment of costs carried forward for exploration expenditure is dependent on the successful 
development and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective mining areas. 

8. 

Trade and Other Liabilities 
Trade payables 
Other payables and accruals 
Shares to be issued 

28,893 
29,432 
- 
58,325 

61,556 
46,444 
244,5821 
352,582 

1 The Company had received subscription funds totalling $244,582 in the prior year. 13,587,914 shares were 

subsequently allotted on 6 July 2021. 

9. 

Issued Capital 

(a) Issued and paid up capital 

Issued and fully paid 556,404,810 (2021: 404,780,962) 
Converting preference shares 2,006 (2021: 2,006) 

35,690,762 
800 
35,691,562 

32,085,271 
800 
32,086,071 

(b) Movements in ordinary shares on issue 

Opening balance 
Shares issued via $0.018 placement 
Conversion of Unlisted Options - $0.025 
Shares issued as consideration for acquisition 
Conversion of Unlisted Options - $0.03 
Conversion of Performance Options 
Shares issued to Project Manager - $0.0001 
Transaction costs on share issue  
Closing balance 

Fin Resources Limited 

30 June 2022 

30 June 2021 

No. 

$ 

No. 

$ 

404,780,962 
24,743,807 
42,138,375 
83,333,3331 
- 
333,333 
1,075,000 
- 
556,404,810 

28  

32,085,271 
445,389 
1,053,459 
2,166,667 
- 
3 
108 
(60,135) 

291,691,438 
72,922,860 
2,166,664 
- 
32,000,000 
6,000,000 
- 
- 
35,690,762  404,780,962 

29,847,459 
1,312,611 
54,167 
- 
960,000 
6,000 
- 
(94,966) 
32,085,271 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

1 83,333,333 shares were granted to North West Solar Salt Pty Ltd on 6 July 2021 at a deemed issue price of 

$0.026 as consideration for the acquisition of the Sol Mar Project Tenements. 

Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the rights to dividends. 

(c) Movements in converting preference shares 

Opening balance 
Closing balance 

30 June 2022 

30 June 2021 

No. 

2,006 
2,006 

$ 

800 
800 

No. 

2,006 
2,006 

$ 

800 
800 

The converting preference shares do not have any voting rights but are entitled to the payment of a dividend.  
The conversion terms for these shares have now expired. 

(d) Capital risk management 

The  Group’s  capital comprises share capital, reserves less accumulated  losses amounting to a net equity  of 
$7,240,156 at 30 June 2022 (2021: $5,646,496). The Group manages its capital to ensure its ability to continue 
as a going concern and to optimise returns to its shareholders.  The Group was ungeared at year end and not 
subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. Refer to note 15 for further information on the Group’s 
financial risk management policies. 

(e) Share Options  

As at 30 June 2022 there were 103,500,000 unissued ordinary shares under options.  The details of these 
securities are as follows: 

Type 

Exercise 
price $ 

Expiry 
date 

Opening 
balance 

Issued 
during  
the year 

Converted 
during  
the year 

Expired/ 
lapsed 
during  
the year 

Closing 
balance 

Listed Options  
(ASX: FINOA) 

Unlisted Options 
Performance 
Options 
Performance 
Options 

$0.03 

31-Dec-21  103,064,251 

- 

(42,138,375)  (60,925,876) 

-    

$0.02 

30-Jun-24 

-  63,500,000 

                   -    

-    63,500,000  

$0.00001  5-Jul-26 

-  19,000,000 

 (333,333)  

(1,166,667)   17,500,000  

$0.00001  7-Feb-27 

-  22,500,000 

                   -    

-    22,500,000  

   103,064,251  105,000,000  (42,471,708)   (62,092,543)  103,500,000 

No holder has any right under the options or performance rights to participate in any other share issue of 
the Company or any other entity. 

10.  Reserves 

Option, performance rights, share based payments and option premium 
reserves 

5,862,379 

2,859,138 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

Movements in Reserves 
Opening balance 
Movement 
Closing balance 

2,859,138 
3,003,241 
5,862,379 

2,774,745 
84,393 
2,859,138 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

The share based  payments reserve arises on the grant of  share options to  Directors, Executives and senior 
employees as part of their remuneration, to consultants for services provided and as consideration for project 
acquisitions (refer to note 16).  Further information about share-based payments to employees is made in the 
remuneration report.  This reserve also includes subscription proceeds from options. 

11.  Accumulated losses 

Movements in accumulated losses were as follows: 
Opening balance 
Loss for the year 
Closing balance 

12.  Auditor’s Remuneration 

The auditor of Fin Resources Limited is Stantons 
Amounts paid or due and payable for: 
- an audit or review of the financial report 

13.  Key Management Personnel Disclosures 
(a)  Remuneration of Key Management Personnel 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

(29,298,713) 
(5,015,072) 
(34,313,785) 

(28,418,589) 
(880,124) 
(29,298,713) 

38,300 

38,379 

Details of the nature and  amount of each  element of the emolument of each  Director  and  Executive of the 
Company for the financial year are as follows:  

Short term employee benefits 
Share based payments 
Other employee expense (superannuation) 
Total remuneration 

706,903 
563,707 
31,465 
1,302,075 

157,529 
84,393 
6,891 
248,813 

Transactions with key management personnel were made at arm’s length at normal market prices and normal 
commercial terms. There were no other transactions with key management personnel for the year ended 30 
June 2021. 

(b) Subsidiaries 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  financial  statements  of  Fin  Resources  Limited  and  the 
subsidiaries listed in the following table: 

Name of Entity 

Komodo Energy Pty Limited 
Sol Mar Holdings Pty Ltd (formerly Crestwood Pty Ltd) 
Sugarbay Investments Pty Limited 

Country of 
Incorporation 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

Equity Holding 

30 June 2022 

30 June 2021 

100% 
100% 
100% 

100% 
100% 
100% 

(c) Loans to/from related parties 

There were no loans made or outstanding to Directors of Fin Resources and other key management personnel 
of the Group, including their personally related parties. 

14. 

Loss per Share 
Basic Loss per share amounts are calculated by dividing net  loss for the year attributable to ordinary equity 
holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. The 
following reflects the loss and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations: 

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Fin Resources Limited 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

Loss attributable to owners of the parent 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic  
loss per share: 
Effect of dilution: 
Share options  
Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares used in 
calculating diluted loss per share: 

Loss per share 
From continuing operations (cents) 

2022 
$ 
(5,015,072) 

2021 
$ 

(880,124) 

Number of Shares 

555,566,028 

308,224,351 

- 

- 

555,566,028 

308,224,351 

2022 

2021 

(0.90) 

(0.29) 

There  have  been  no  other  transactions  involving  ordinary  shares  or  potential  ordinary  shares  since  the 
reporting date and before the completion of these financial statements. 

15. 

Financial Risk Management 
The Group  does not enter  into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for 
speculative  purposes.    The  use  of  financial  derivatives  is governed  by  the  Group’s  policies  approved  by  the 
Board of Directors, which provide written principles on the use of financial derivatives. 

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

(a) Liquidity Risk 

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserve borrowing 
facilities  by  continuously  monitoring  forecast  and  actual  cash  flows  and  matching  the  maturity  profiles  of 
financial assets and liabilities. The Group does not have non-current financial liabilities. 

(b) Interest Rate Risk 

Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair 
value of financial instruments.  The Group’s exposure to market risk for changes to interest rate risk relates 
primarily to its earnings on cash. The Group manages the risk by investing in short term deposits. 

Interest rate sensitivity 
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of the  Group’s consolidated statement of profit or loss and 
other  comprehensive  income  to  a  reasonably  possible  change  in  interest  rates,  with  all  other  variables 
constant. 

Change in Basis Points 

Increase 75 basis points 
Decrease 75 basis points  

Effect on Post Tax Loss ($) 
Increase/(Decrease) 
2021 
2022 

Effect on Equity including 
retained earnings ($) 
Increase/(Decrease) 
2021 

2022 

25,455 
(25,455) 

37,824 
(37,824) 

25,455 
(25,455) 

37,824 
(37,824) 

A sensitivity of 75 basis points has been used as this is considered reasonable given the current level of both 
short term and long-term Australian Dollar interest rates. The change in basis points is derived from a review 
of historical movements and management’s judgement of future trends.  

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Fin Resources Limited 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

(c) Credit Risk Exposures 

Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial 
loss to the Group. The Group has adopted the policy of dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining 
sufficient collateral or other security where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from 
defaults.  The Group measures credit risk on a fair value basis. The Group does not have any significant credit 
risk  exposure  to  a  single  counterparty  or  any  group  of  counterparties  having  similar  characteristics.    The 
carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the consolidated financial statements, net of any provisions for 
losses, represents the Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk without taking account of the fair value of any 
collateral or other security obtained. 

Cash and cash equivalents AA 
Trade and other receivables 

(d) Capital Risk Management 

2022 
$ 

3,394,010 
35,115 
3,429,125 

2021 
$ 

5,043,256 
28,410 
5,071,666 

When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern as well 
as to maintain optimal returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.  Management also aims to 
maintain a capital structure that ensures the lowest cost of capital available to the entity.  In order to maintain 
or  adjust  the  capital  structure,  the  entity  may  adjust  the  amount  of  dividends  paid  to  shareholders,  return 
capital to shareholders, issue new shares, enter into joint ventures or sell assets.  There is no current intention 
to incur debt funding on behalf of the Company as on-going exploration expenditure will be funded via cash 
reserves, equity or joint ventures with other companies.  The Company is not subject to any externally imposed 
capital requirements. 

(e) Foreign exchange risk 

The Group operated in Australia in the year ended 30 June 2022 and had no exposure to foreign exchange risk. 

(f) Fair value estimation 

The  Directors  consider  that  the  carrying  amount  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  recorded  in  the 
financial  statements  approximates  their  fair  value.  The  Group  has  performed  sensitivity  analysis  that 
demonstrates the effect on the current year results and equity which could result from a change in these risks. 

Financial risk management objectives 
The Group’s corporate treasury function provides services to the business, co-ordinates access to domestic and 
international  financial  markets,  monitors  and  manages  the  financial  risks  relating  to  the  operations  of  the 
Group through internal risk reports which analyse exposures by degree and magnitude of risks.  These risks 
include market risk (including currency risk, fair value interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk 
and cash flow interest rate risk. 

2022 Financial Assets 
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 

2021 Financial Assets 
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 

Level 1 
$ 

Level 2 
$ 

Level 3 
$ 

Total 
$ 

100 
100 

100 
100 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

100 
100 

100 
100 

Included within Level 1 of the hierarchy are listed investments. The fair values of these financial assets have 
been based on the closing quoted prices at reporting date, excluding transaction costs.  

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Fin Resources Limited 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

16. 

Share Based Payments  

(a) Recognised share based payment transactions 

Share based payment transactions recognised either as operational expenses in the consolidated statement 
of profit or loss and other comprehensive income or as capitalised project acquisition costs in equity during 
the year were as follows: 

Employee, Consultant and Director share based payments (note 16 (b)) 
Share-based payments to suppliers (note 16 (c)) 

2022 
$ 
674,743 
2,327,893 
3,002,636 

2021 
$ 

84,393 
- 
84,393 

(b) Employee, Consultant and Director share based payments 

The fair value at grant date of options granted during the reporting period was determined using either the 
Black Scholes option pricing model, the Monte Carlo simulation methodology, or the barrier up-and-in trinomial 
pricing model with a Parisian barrier adjustment.  These methodologies all take into account the exercise price, 
the term of the option, the share price at grant date, the expected price volatility of the underlying share and 
the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option. 

The table below summarises options granted during the year ended 30 June 2022: 

Grant  
Date 

Expiry  
date 

Exercise 
price per 
option 
$ 
30/06/21  30/06/24 
0.018 
30/06/21  05/07/26  0.00001 
17/01/22  7/02/27  0.00001 
29/11/21  5/07/26  0.00001 

Granted 
Balance at 
during the 
start of 
year 
the year 
Number 
Number 
- 
3,500,000 
-  11,500,000 
-  22,500,000 
7,500,000 
- 
-  45,000,000 

Exercised 
during the 
year 
Number 
- 
(333,333) 
- 
- 
(333,333) 

Expired / 
lapsed 
during  
the year 
Number 

Balance at 
end of the 
year 
Number 
3,500,000 
(1,166,667)  10,000,000 
-  22,500,000 
7,500,000 
- 
(1,166,667)  43,500,000 

- 

Exercisable 
at end of  
the year 
Number 
3,500,000 
3,333,3341 
-2 
-2 
6,834,000 

1 The Options will vest as follows: 

Class 
A 

Percentage that vests 
33.34% 

B 

C 

33.33% 

33.33% 

2 The Options will vest as follows: 

Class 
A 

Percentage that vests 
33.34% 

B 

C 

33.33% 

33.33% 

Vesting condition  

The volume weighted average price of Company shares is at least 
$0.036 for 5 consecutive Trading Days. 
The volume weighted average price of Company shares is at least 
$0.054 for 5 consecutive Trading Days.  
The volume weighted average price of Company shares is at least 
$0.072 for 5 consecutive Trading Days. 

Vesting condition  

The volume weighted average price of Company shares is at least 
$0.054 for 5 consecutive Trading Days. 
The volume weighted average price of Company shares is at least 
$0.072 for 5 consecutive Trading Days.  
The volume weighted average price of Company shares is at least 
$0.09 for 5 consecutive Trading Days. 

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Fin Resources Limited 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

In  addition  to  the  above  conditions,  50%  of  the  Performance  Options  will  vest  following  completion  of  12 
months of continued service as a director and the remaining 50% will vest following completion of 24 months 
of continued service as a director. 

The expense recognised in respect of the above options granted during the year was $674,743. The value per 
option issued was as follows: 

Number 

Exercise price 

Value per option issued 

3,500,000 
11,500,000 
22,500,000 
7,500,000 
45,000,000 

$0.018 
$0.00001  
$0.00001  
$0.00001  

$0.037 
ranging from $0.041 to $0.043 
ranging from $0.033 to $0.035 
ranging from $0.025 to $0.027 

Expense 
recognised 

$129,348 
$202,253 
$257,795 
$85,347 
$674,743 

The model inputs, not included in the table above, for options granted during the year included: 

share price at grant date ranging from $0.044 to $0.046; 

a)  options were granted for nil consideration; 
b)  expected life of the options ranging from 3 to 5 years; 
c) 
d)  expected volatility ranging from 95% to 129%; 
e)  expected dividend yield of nil; and 
f) 

a risk-free interest rate ranging from 0.21% to 0.77%. 

There were no options granted to Employees, Consultants or Directors during the year ended 30 June 2021. 

(c) Share-based payment to suppliers 

During  the  year,  the  Company  issued  unlisted  options  to  provide  consideration  to  advisors  for  services 
rendered.  These  options  have  been  valued  using  the  Black-Scholes  option  pricing  model.  The  table  below 
summarises options granted during the year ended 30 June 2022: 

Grant Date  Expiry date 

Exercise 
price per 
option 
$ 

Balance at 
start of 
the year 
Number 

Granted 
during the 
year 
Number 

Exercised 
during the 
year 

Expired 
during the 
year 

Number  Number 

Balance at 
end of the 
year 
Number 

06/07/2021 30/06/2024  0.018 

-  60,000,000 

- 

-  60,000,000 

Exercisable at  
end of the 
year 
Number 
60,000,000 

The expense recognised in respect of the above options granted during the year was $2,327,893. The value 
per option issued was $0.0366. 

The model inputs, not included in the table above, for options granted during the year included: 

a)  options were granted for nil consideration; 
b)  expected life of the options of 3 years; 
c) 
share price at grant date of $0.046; 
d)  expected volatility of 129%; 
e)  expected dividend yield of nil; and 
f) 

a risk-free interest rate ranged of 0.21% 

There were no options granted to suppliers during the year ended 30 June 2021. 

17.  Dividends 

No dividend was paid or declared by the Company in the year ended 30 June 2022 or the year since the end of 
the financial year and up to the date of this report. The Directors do not recommend that any amount be paid 
by way of dividend for the financial year ended 30 June 2022. 

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Fin Resources Limited 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 

18.  Parent Entity Information 

The  following  details  information  related  to  the  parent  entity,  Fin  Resources  Limited,  at  30  June  2022.  The 
information presented here has been prepared using consistent accounting policies as presented in note 2. 

Current assets 
Total assets 
Current liabilities  
Total liabilities  
Net assets 

Issued capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated losses 

Loss of the parent entity 
Other comprehensive income for the year 
Total comprehensive loss of the parent entity 

2022 
$ 

 3,455,679  
 7,308,090  
 (67,941) 
 (67,941) 
 7,240,149  

 35,691,562  
 5,862,379  
 (34,313,792) 
 7,240,149  

 (5,015,072) 

 -    

 (5,015,072) 

2021 
$ 

5,098,827  
5,999,072  
(352,583) 
(352,583) 
 5,646,489  

32,086,071  
2,859,138  
(29,298,720) 
 5,646,489  

(880,124) 
 -  
 (880,124) 

The  parent  company  has  not  provided  any  guarantees  and  does  not  have  any  other  commitments  or 
contingent assets or liabilities that are not disclosed elsewhere in the financial report. 

19.  Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets 

On  7  July  2021,  the  Company  advised  that  it  had  completed  the  acquisition  of  NOSSP  from  NWSS.    Upon 
completion  of  the  acquisition,  the  Group  assumed  the  obligation  to  pay  a  1%  gross  revenue  royalty  to  the 
extent of its 80% joint venture interest in NOSSP. 

The Directors are not aware of any other contingent liabilities or contingent assets at the reporting date.  

20.  Commitments  

In  order  to  maintain  an  interest  in  the  exploration  tenements  in  which  the  Group  is  involved,  the  Group  is 
committed to meet the conditions under which the tenements were granted and the obligations of any joint 
venture agreements. The timing and amount of exploration expenditure commitments and obligations of the 
Group are subject to the minimum expenditure commitments required as per the Mining Act, as amended, and 
may vary significantly from the forecast based upon the results of the work performed which will determine 
the prospectivity of the relevant area of interest.  

These  obligations  are  not  provided  for  in  the  financial  report  and  are  payable.  The  annual  minimum 
expenditure commitment on the Group’s tenements is $536,924. 

21. 

Subsequent Events 
On 11 July 2022, the Company issued 1,075,000 shares to Mr James Barrie (Project Director) following twelve 
months of continued service. 

On 29 July 2022, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares to Mr Gautam Varma (Managing Director) following 
six months of continued service. 

Other than the above, there are no other significant events subsequent to the end of the financial year to 
the date of this report, which significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results of those operations 
or the state of affairs of the Group in future financial years. 

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Directors’ Declaration 

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Fin Resources Limited, state that: 

1.  In the opinion of the Directors: 

a)  the consolidated financial statements and notes of  Fin Resources Limited and its subsidiaries for the 

year ended 30 June 2022 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

i. 

ii. 

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

complying with Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations), the 
Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and 

b)  the  financial  statements  and  notes  also  comply  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  as 

disclosed in note 2. 

2.  There are reasonable grounds to believe that  the  Group  will be able  to pay its debts  as and  when  they 

become due and payable. 

3.  This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made by the  Directors in 
accordance with sections of 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2022. 

On behalf of the Board 

Gautam Varma  
Managing Director 

Perth, Western Australia 
12 September 2022 

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PO Box 1908 
West Perth WA 6872 
Australia 

Level 2, 40 Kings Park Road 
West Perth WA 6005 
Australia 

Tel: +61 8 9481 3188 
Fax: +61 8 9321 1204 

ABN: 84 144 581 519 
www.stantons.com.au 

12 September 2022 

Board of Directors 
Fin Resources Limited 
Level 1, 35 Richardson Street 
WEST PERTH, WA 6005 

Dear Directors  

RE: 

FIN RESOURCES LIMITED  

In  accordance  with  section  307C  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  I  am  pleased  to  provide  the  following 
declaration of independence to the directors of Fin Resources Limited. 

As Audit Director for the audit of the financial statements of Fin Resources Limited for the year ended 30 
June 2022, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: 

(i) 

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

(ii) 

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

Yours sincerely 

STANTONS INTERNATIONAL AUDIT AND CONSULTING PTY LTD 
(An Authorised Audit Company) 

Martin Michalik 
Director 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   

Stantons Is a member of the Russell 
Bedford International network of firms 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PO Box 1908 
West Perth WA 6872 
Australia 

Level 2, 40 Kings Park Road 
West Perth WA 6005 
Australia 

Tel: +61 8 9481 3188 
Fax: +61 8 9321 1204 

ABN: 84 144 581 519 
www.stantons.com.au 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
TO THE MEMBERS OF  
FIN RESOURCES LIMITED 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report  

Opinion 

We  have  audited  the  financial  report  of  Fin  Resources  Limited  (“the  Company”)  and  its  subsidiaries  (“the 
Group”), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2022, the consolidated 
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity 
and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the 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: 

(i) 

giving  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  Group’s  financial  position  as  at  30  June  2022  and  of  its  financial 
performance for the year then ended; and 

(ii) 

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for Opinion 

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

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

Key Audit Matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit 
of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the 
financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on 
these matters. 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   

Stantons Is a member of the Russell 
Bedford International network of firms 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Key Audit Matters 

How the matters were addressed in the audit 

Carrying  Value  of  Exploration  and  Evaluation 
Assets 

As disclosed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial 
statements,  the  carrying  value  of  the  exploration 
and  evaluation  expenditure  as  at  30  June  2022 
was $3,852,412.  

identified 

We  have 
the  carrying  value  of 
exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure  as  a  key 
audit matter due to: 

Inter  alia,  our  audit  procedures  included  the 
following: 

i.  Assessed  the  Group’s  right  to  tenure  over 
the 
exploration  assets  by  corroborating 
ownership of the relevant licences for mineral 
resources 
registries  and 
relevant third-party documentation;  

to  government 

▪ 

▪ 

▪ 

significance 

of 

the 

representing  52.7%  of 

expenditure 
total 

The 
capitalised 
assets;  

to  assess  management’s 
The  necessity 
the 
requirements  of 
the 
application  of 
accounting  standard  Exploration 
for  and 
Evaluation of Mineral Resources (“AASB 6”), 
in  light  of  any  indicators  of  impairment  that 
may be present; and 

The  assessment  of  significant  judgements 
made  by  management  in  relation  to  the 
capitalised 
evaluation 
expenditure. 

exploration 

and 

ii.  Reviewed  the  directors’  assessment  of  the 
carrying  value  of  the  capitalised  exploration 
and evaluation costs, ensuring the veracity of 
the 
assessing 
management’s  consideration  of  potential 
impairment  indicators,  commodity  prices  and 
the stage of the Group’s projects also against 
AASB 6; 

presented 

data 

and 

iii.  Evaluated 

documents 

the  Group 

for 
consistency  with  the  intentions  for  continuing 
exploration and evaluation activities in areas of 
interest  and  corroborated  in  discussions  with 
management.  The  documents  we  evaluated 
included: 

▪  Minutes  of  the  board  and  management; 

and 

▪  Announcements made by the Group to the 

Australian Securities Exchange; and 

iv.  Evaluated the adequacy of disclosures in the 
in 
financial 
the  relevant  accounting 

statements 

consolidated 
accordance  with 
standards. 

Measurement of share-based payments 

As  disclosed  on  Note  16  to  the  consolidated 
financial  statements,  the  Group  recognised  a 
share-based payment expense of $3,002,636 for 
the financial year ended 30 June 2022.  

The Company awarded share-based payments in 
the form of share options. The awards vest subject 
to the achievement of certain vesting conditions.  

The  fair  value  of  the  options  granted  during  the 
year  was  determined  using  either  the  Black-
Scholes  option  pricing  model,  the  Monte-Carlo 
simulation  methodology  or  the  barrier  up-and-in 
trinomial  pricing  model  with  a  Parisian  barrier 
adjustment.  These  methodologies  all  take  into 
account the exercise price, the term of the option 
the share price at grant  date,  the  expected  price 
volatility of the underlying share and the risk-free 
interest rates for the term of the options. 

Inter  alia,  our  audit  procedures  included  the 
following: 

i.  Reviewed  the  relevant  agreements  to  obtain 
an  understanding  of  the  contractual  nature 
and terms and conditions of the share-based 
payment arrangements.  

ii.  Reviewed management’s determination of the 
fair  value  of 
the  share-based  payments 
granted,  considering  the  appropriateness  of 
the  valuation  models  used  in  assessing  the 
valuation  inputs  focusing  on  the  Group’s 
interpretation of grant date, vesting dates and 
vesting conditions; 

iii.  Assessed  the  allocation  of  the  share-based 
payment  expense  over  the  relevant  vesting 
period; and 

Measurement of share-based payments was a key 
audit  matter  due  to  the  complex  and  judgmental 
estimates used in determining the fair value of the 
share-based payments. 

iv.  Assessed the adequacy of the disclosures in 
financial  statements 
in 
the  relevant  accounting 

the  consolidated 
accordance  with 
standards.   

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Information  

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included 
in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2022, but does not include the financial report and our 
auditor’s report thereon.  

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

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing 
so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge 
obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, 
we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. 
We have nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report 

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

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

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 

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

As part of an audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and 
maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit 
evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. 

The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material 
misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor 
considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view 
in  order  to  design  audit  procedures  that  are  appropriate  in  the  circumstances,  but  not  for  the  purpose  of 
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. 

The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, 
as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal 
control. 

An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of 
accounting estimates made by the Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. 

We conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based 
on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may 
cast  significant  doubt  on  the  Group's  ability  to  continue  as  a  going  concern.  If  we  conclude  that  a  material 
uncertainty  exists,  we  are  required  to  draw  attention  in  our  auditor's  report  to  the  related  disclosures  in  the 
financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the 
audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause 
the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and 
whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair 
presentation. 

We obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the  financial information of the entities or business 
activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the direction, 
supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. 

We communicate with the Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit 
and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in Internal control that we identify during our 
audit. 

The Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements. 
We  also  provide  the  Directors  with  a  statement  that  we  have  complied  with  relevant  ethical  requirements 
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably 
be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. 

From the matters communicated with the Directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance 
in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore key audit matters. We describe these 
matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in 
extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because 
the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits 
of such communication. 

Report on the Remuneration Report  

Opinion on the Remuneration Report  

We have audited the Remuneration Report included pages 7 to 12 in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 
June 2022. 

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

Responsibilities 

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

STANTONS INTERNATIONAL AUDIT AND CONSULTING PTY LTD 
(An Authorised Audit Company) 

Martin Michalik 
Director 

West Perth, Western Australia 
12 September 2022 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASX Additional Information 

Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Ltd and not shown elsewhere in this report 
is as follows. The information is current at 22 August 2022. 

Distribution of Share Holders  

1  -  1,000 
  1,001  -  5,000 
  5,001  -  10,000 
  10,001  -  100,000 
100,001  -  and over 
  TOTAL 

Number of Holders 
66 
105 
63 
701 
370 
1,305 

Ordinary Shares 
Number of Shares 
13,245 
332,204 
497,096 
25,164,569 
533,472,696 
559,479,810 

% 
0.002 
0.06 
0.09 
4.50 
95.35 
100 

There were 629 holders of ordinary shares holding less than a marketable parcel.  

Top Twenty Share Holders  

The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted equity securities are listed below: 

Name   
North West Solar Salt Pty Ltd 
Jalaver Pty Ltd  
J & J Bandy Nominees Pty Ltd  
Ms Nicole Gallin + Mr Kyle Haynes  
J & J Bandy Nominees Pty Ltd  
Surf Coast Capital Pty Ltd  
Mr Richard De Franck + Mrs Janet De Franck  
Mr David James Wall  
Zessham Pty Ltd  
Jameker Pty Ltd  
Sammy Resources Pty Ltd 
Mr Stephen John Dobson 
Strata Nominees Pty Ltd  
Mr Richard Alexander Andrew De Franck  
Jordash Investments Pty Ltd  
Helmet Nominees Pty Ltd  
Beemuh Holdings Pty Ltd  
Social Investments Pty Ltd 
Mr Brett Mitchell + Mrs Michelle Mitchell  
Mrs Tiziana Battista  
TOTAL 

Substantial Shareholders  

Name   
North West Solar Salt Pty Ltd 
Jalaver Pty Ltd  
J & J Bandy Nominees Pty Ltd  

On-Market Buy Back 
There is no current on-market buy back. 

Shares  
66,666,666 
42,499,999 
28,666,667 
15,000,000 
14,666,666 
11,333,335 
11,111,111 
10,676,559 
9,000,000 
8,920,000 
8,000,000 
7,311,111 
7,000,000 
6,968,333 
6,750,000 
6,622,223 
6,000,000 
5,750,000 
5,083,334 
5,000,000 
283,026,004 

% 
11.92 
7.6 
5.12 
2.68 
2.62 
2.03 
1.99 
1.91 
1.61 
1.59 
1.43 
1.31 
1.25 
1.25 
1.21 
1.18 
1.07 
1.03 
0.91 
0.89 
50.60 

Shares  
66,666,666 
42,499,999 
28,666,667 

% 
11.92 
7.6 
5.12 

Voting Rights 
All ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restriction. Options have no voting rights. 

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ASX Additional Information 

Use of Proceeds 
In accordance with listing rule 4.10.19, the Company confirms that it has used cash and assets in a form readily 
convertible  to  cash  in  a way  consistent  with  its  business  objectives  during the  financial  year  ended  30  June 
2022. 

Unquoted Equity Securities 

Options 

Number 

Class 

Holders with more than 20% 

63,500,000  Options over ordinary shares exercisable at 

-  Jalaver Pty Ltd  

$0.018 on or before 30 June 2024. 

16,000,000 options 

17,500,000  Performance Options over ordinary shares 

- Strata Nominees Pty Ltd  10,000,000 
options 

- R-Tek Group Pty Ltd 7,500,000 options 

22,500,000  Performance Options over ordinary shares 

-  V2 Ventures Pte. Ltd 22,500,000 options 

exercisable at $0.00001 on or before 7 February 
2027. 

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 Tenements and Project Locations 

FIN Resources Limited Tenements 

Tenement 

E80/4808 
E08/2831 
E08/2832 
E08/2868 
E08/3069 
E08/3070 
E08/3071 
E08/3354 
E08/3355 
E08/3423 

Location 

Western Australia 
Western Australia 
Western Australia 
Western Australia 
Western Australia 
Western Australia 
Western Australia 
Western Australia 
Western Australia 
Western Australia 

Area 
134km2 
140km2 
153km2 
64km2 
38km2 
19km2 
10km2 
111km2 
271km2 
99km2 

Structure 

Granted 
Granted 
Granted 
Granted 
Pending application 
Granted 
Granted 
Pending application 
Granted 
Pending application 

Notes: 
* Subject to grant of the tenement and receipt of ministerial consent to the transfer of the 80% from North West Solar 
Salt Pty Ltd. 
**  Transfer  of  tenement  from  North  West  Solar  Salt  Pty  Ltd  awaiting  ministerial  consent  (see  the  Company’s  ASX 
announcement dated 7 January 2022). 
km2 – Square Kilometres 

Location of the Company’s Projects in Western Australia 

Location of Exploration Licences pertaining to the North Onslow Solar Salt Project 

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