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Annual Report 2008

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LEVEL 3, 10 OUTRAM STREET, WEST PERTH WA 6005

TELE: +61 8 9322 6178   FAX: +61 8 9481 2335

WWW.GENESISMINERALS.COM.AU

ACN 124 772 041

ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Annual Report 2008

Corporate Directory

DIRECTORS
Michael Haynes - Chairman 

AUDITORS 
Bentleys

Michael Fowler  - Managing Director and CEO 

Level 1, 12 Kings Park Road

Graeme Smith - Non- Executive Director

WEST PERTH  WA  6005

SECRETARY 
Graeme Smith

REGISTERED OFFICE 
23 Altona Street

WEST PERTH  WA  6005

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS 
Level 3, 10 Outram Street

WEST PERTH  WA  6005

Telephone: +61 8 9322 6178

Facsimile: +61 8 9481 2335

SOLICITORS 
Wright Legal

Level 1, 103 Colin Street

WEST PERTH  WA  6005

SHARE REGISTRY 
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited

Level 2, 45 St George’s Terrace

PERTH WA 6000

Internet Address
www.genesisminerals.com.au

Email Address
info@genesisminerals.com.au

Securities Exchange Listing
Genesis Minerals Limited shares are listed 
on the Australian Securities Exchange
(ASX code: GMD)

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Highlights 2008

Since  listing  in  August  2007  Genesis  Minerals  Limited  secured  an  option  to  acquire  a  100%

interest  in  the  Merceditas  copper-gold  project  in  northern  Chile.    The  Option  was  acquired  in

January  2008  and  the  first  ever  program  of  RC  drilling  targeting  shallow  oxide  copper-gold

mineralisation  was  completed  in  May  2008.    The  results  from  the  program  confirmed  the

potential for a significant copper resource to be defined at Merceditas. 

The results from the initial drilling program included:

MERC002

12m @ 1.13 %  copper from 4m

22m @ 0.68 % copper from 46m

MERC006

34m @ 1.12 % copper from 42m

MERC012

14m @ 0.99% copper from 46m

MERC017

26m @ 0.81 % copper from 0m

MERC018

28m @ 1.07 % copper from 0m

MERC019

6m @ 1.70 % copper from 12m

MERC027

24m @ 0.70 % copper from 8m

MERC033

22m @ 0.64 % copper from 0m

MERC035

64m @ 0.61% copper from 36m

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Annual Report 2008

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

I am pleased to present the annual report of the Company for the year ending 30 June 2008.

Since listing on the ASX in August 2007 we have made very good progress towards achieving our stated objective of
discovering and/or acquiring commercially significant mineral deposits that can be readily brought into production. 

In the 10 months since listing Genesis acquired an Option to purchase 100% of the Merceditas Oxide Copper Project in
northern Chile, set up an office and operating Company in Chile and importantly completed an initial drilling program at
the Merceditas Project.  

Significant copper intersections were returned from surface in the first ever program of drilling targeting shallow oxide
copper  mineralisation  at  the  Merceditas  Project.  The  results  confirm  the  potential  to  delineate  a  substantial  copper
resource at Merceditas.  Having recently completed our second phase drilling program we anticipate releasing a JORC
code compliant resource in the last quarter of 2008. 

You will be aware that we have been operating in an exceptionally difficult global financial environment for the past six to
twelve months. These circumstances have precluded us receiving full recognition of the value of our Merceditas project.
We  will  however  continue  to  prudently  employ  our  funds  while  operating  as  cost  effectively  as  possible.  Numerous
opportunities  to  acquire  additional  quality  assets  are  now  arising  as  a  result  of  the  financial  turmoil  and  Genesis  will
continue to evaluate and where appropriate, aggressively pursue these opportunities.

On behalf of the Board I would like to thank you for your continued support and I look forward to keeping you informed
of our progress during the year. 

Michael Haynes
Chairman

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2008 Operations Summary

Merceditas Project - Chile

In January 2008 Genesis Minerals Limited reached agreement with Andes Pacific Development S.A., a private Chilean
company, to acquire a 100% interest in the 18km2 Merceditas copper-gold project in northern Chile.  The Merceditas
Project  is  located  80km  north  of  the  city  of  Copiapó,  approximately  1,000km  north  of  Santiago,  the  capital  of  Chile.
The project is 60km from the Pacific Ocean, and 100km and 70km from the ports of Caldera and Chañaral respectively.

The Project is located in northern Chile’s Iron-Oxide-Copper-Gold ("IOCG") belt which is one of the most prospective
IOCG provinces in the world and hosts numerous deposits including Candelaria (470Mt @ 0.95% copper) and Manto
Verde (350Mt @ 0.75% copper).  The Project is located at low altitude in the Atacama Desert and is easily accessible by
road.  It is located in an area that is serviced by very good infrastructure. 

The  Merceditas  Project  comprises  two  main  prospects,  Paula  and  Lucy.    Significant  copper  oxide  mineralisation  has
been defined at surface over a 5km by 3km area and is exposed in a number of trenches.  

Previously Minera Mantos Blancos carried out exploration (geological mapping, trenching, drilling) at the Lucy Prospect
between 1992 and 1993.  The entire Project area was explored from 1998 to 1999 by Minera Outokumpu Chile as part
of  its  regional  exploration  program  in  Chile.    Minera  Outokumpu  Chile  carried  out  geological  mapping,  trenching,
geochemical sampling, geophysical magnetic surveys and wide spaced drilling at both the Paula and Lucy Prospects.
Outokumpu terminated its exploration in Chile in late 1999.  Andes Pacific acquired the Project shortly thereafter.

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2008 Operations Summary continued

Genesis Exploration

Genesis  completed  a  36  hole  RC  drilling  program  in  May  2008  for  2,950  metres  to  follow-up  the  significant  trench
results returned from Outokumpu sampling in 1998.  The majority of this program comprised wide spaced drilling at the
Principal Zone in the south eastern corner of the Paula Prospect at the Merceditas Project.  Limited drilling also targeted
the  Capacho  and  Pupy  Zones  at  the  Paula  Prospect.    One  hole  was  drilled  into  the  north  eastern  side  of  the  Lucy
Prospect.  

Paula Prospect

Drilling  at  the  Principal  Zone  SE  intersected
copper  mineralisation  over  600  metres  and
remains  completely  open  along  strike  and  at
depth.    Results  include  34m  @  1.12%  copper
from 42 metres in MERC006 and 28m @ 1.07%
copper from 0 metres in MERC018.  

Drilling  at  the  Pupy  Zone  intersected  significant
copper  mineralisation  over  400  metres  of  strike.
The  potential  of  the  Pupy  Zone  has  been
confirmed  by  the  intersection  of  24m  @  0.7%
copper  from  8  metres  in  MERC027,  drilled  150
metres  southwest  of  a  historic  drill  hole  which
returned 62m @ 0.58% copper from 8 metres.

At the Copacho Zone MERC033, drilled into the
western limit of the zone, returned 22m @ 0.64%
copper  from  0  metres.    Mineralisation  remains
open at depth and along strike to the east.  

Outcropping  copper  mineralisation  has  been
identified over 3,500 metres of strike at the Paula
Prospect, the majority of which remains untested
by drilling.  

Copper  mineralisation  at  the  Paula  Prospect  is  hosted  within  a  sequence  of  variably  altered  and  oxidised  andesitic
rocks  and  is  structurally  controlled  with  mineralised  zones  typically  having  a  high-grade  core  of  chrysocolla  (the
dominant copper oxide mineral) and semi-massive iron-oxide, surrounded by a lower grade stockwork of chrysocolla
veinlets.  

Lucy Prospect

The Lucy prospect is a large low grade copper -
gold  porphyry  type  system.    Mineralisation  is
oriented  ENE  and  forms  an  oval  shaped
hydrothermal alteration zone with a leached cap
that  covers  a  surface  area  of  2  x  1  km.    The
hydrothermal  system  is  associated  with  two
porphyritic  stocks  surrounded  by  andesitic
volcanic rocks.

Minera Mantos Blancos (1992-1993) carried out
geological surveys, trenching and drilled twenty
four  holes  for  approximately  3,850  metres.
Minera  Outokumpu  Chile  carried  out  detailed
geological  mapping  and  excavated  twenty
trenches  for  a  total  of  4,420  metres  with
approximately 1,500 samples collected.  

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Nine  RC  holes  were  drilled  for  a  total  of  2,612  metres.      Better  results  from  previous  drilling  at  the  Lucy  Prospect
included:

SRP-16

RC–16 

RC–7 

104m @ 0.36% Cu and 0.43g/t Au from 6 metres

44m @ 0.38% Cu and 0.25g/t Au from 52 metres

92m @ 0.37% Cu and 0.22 g/t Au from 26 metres

SRP-12 A  

86m @ 0.54% Cu from 92 metres

SRP–17 

SHP-4 

96m @ 0.4% Cu from 20 metres

62m @ 0.37% Cu and 0.32g/t Au from 0 metres

As part of the initial drilling program in May 2008 at Merceditas one hole MERC035, drilled on the eastern limit of the
main drilled zone at the Lucy Prospect, returned 64m @ 0.61% copper and 0.1g/t gold from 36 metres to the of end of
hole.  Mineralisation is open to the northeast from MERC035 along the interpreted trend of oxide copper mineralisation.
Significantly copper grades appear to be increasing towards the northeast.  Mineralisation is hosted within a porphyry
body and is associated with a stockwork of chrysocolla veinlets.

Future Work

Further  drilling  was  completed  at  Merceditas  in  September  and  October  2008  along  with  a  program  of  detailed
mapping and interpretation of the host structures.  

It  is  anticipated  that  a  JORC  code  compliant  resource  will  be  calculated  following  completion  of  this  drilling  program
and receipt of results.

Trainor Joint Venture (Genesis RTE 75%) – Western Australia

The  Trainor  Project  comprises  four  granted
tenements  covering  759km²  and  is  located
about  400km  north  east  of  Wiluna.  Genesis
Minerals has the right to earn a 70% interest in
the  tenements  through  expenditure  of  $2.5
million  within  4  years  of  commencement  of  the
farm-in agreement.

The  Project  covers  part  of  the  under  explored
Proterozoic  Oldham  Inlier  a  basement  high
within  the  north  western  Officer  Basin.  The
combination  of  strong,  widespread  alteration
(barite-hematite-silica),  carbonaceous  siltstones
and  shales  in  the  Quadrio  Formation,  regional
scale structures and anomalous gold, zinc, lead,
barium,  silver  geochemistry  returned  from
previous sampling indicates the potential for the
formation  of  deposits  containing  gold,  copper,
uranium, lead, or zinc. The Project has potential
to  host  both  stratiform  sediment  hosted  zinc-
lead-copper deposits and intrusion related gold
mineralisation  related  to  the  anomalous  gravity
lows covered by the Project.  The southern half
of  the  Project  is  prospective  for  magmatic
nickel-copper mineralisation.

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2008 Operations Summary continued

Two phases of geochemical sampling at the Oldham Range and Phenoclast Hill Prospects were completed at Trainor
during the year with a total of 3415 samples collected.

The sampling has confirmed the potential of the project to host both magmatic nickel – copper sulphide mineralisation
and stratiform sediment-hosted base-metal mineralisation in this highly prospective but grossly unexplored area.  

Oldham Range Prospect

Sampling at the Oldham Range Prospect defined
three  coincident  copper-nickel-PGE-cobalt
anomalies  which  strike  northwest.    These
anomalies  are  associated  with  mafic  intrusions
which  strike  west  to  northwest  through  the
prospect area.  The strongest of these anomalies
(Anomaly  B)  is  up  to  1,600  metres  long  and  is
associated  with  an  embayment  in  a  mafic
intrusion and has peak values of 740ppm copper
and  452ppm  nickel.    The  southern  anomaly
(Anomaly  C)  strikes  northwest  for  over  3,000
metres  and  has  maximum  values  of  634ppm
copper  and  266ppm  nickel.      Significantly  this
anomaly is associated with a small gossan which
has  previously  returned  values  of  899ppm
copper and 947ppm nickel.  

The sampling also defined strong zinc anomalism
trending  northwest  over  7,000  metres  through
the  prospect  area.    On  the  western  side  of  the
Oldham  Range  Prospect  a  strong  zone  of
anomalism  at  greater  than  500ppm  zinc  is
defined over 1,600 metres.  The zinc anomalism
is closely associated with an extensive vanadium
anomaly  (maximum  0.28%)  and  is  within
depositional regolith units.

Phenoclast Hill Prospect

Infill  sampling  completed  at  the  Phenoclast  Hill
Prospect defined a widespread zone of zinc and
lead  geochemical  anomalism.    The  lag  defined
anomaly  has  a  maximum  lead  value  of  237ppm
and  maximum  zinc  value  of  498ppm  and
appears  to  be  coincident  with  the  interpreted
Skates  Hill  Formation  and  Quadrio  Formation
unconformity  where  it  outcrops  and  trends
under  sand  and  alluvial  cover.  Rock  chip
sampling  had  previously  returned  zinc  values  of
1098ppm and 1413ppm in the area.

Planned Exploration

Exploration  activities  to  be  completed  in  the
second  half  of  2008  will  include  geological
mapping,  prospecting  and  potentially  a
geophysical survey.

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The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Michael Fowler, Genesis Minerals
Limited Managing Director, who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Michael Fowler is a permanent
employee of Genesis Minerals Limited and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under
consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 JORC Code. Michael
Fowler consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

ABN 72 124 772 041

Annual Financial Report
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Annual Report 2008

Genesis Minerals Limited 

Corporate Information 

ABN 72 124 772 041  

Directors 
Michael Haynes (Non Executive Chairman) 
Michael Fowler (Managing Director) 
Graeme Smith (Non Executive Director) 

Company Secretary 
Graeme Smith 

Registered Office   
23 Altona Street 
WEST PERTH  WA  6005 

Principal Place of Business 
Level 3, 10 Outram Street 
WEST PERTH  WA  6005 
Telephone: +61 8 9322 6178 
Facsimile: +61 8 9481 2335 

Postal Address 
PO Box 437 
WEST PERTH  WA  6872 

Solicitors 
Wright Legal 
Level 1, 103 Colin Street 
WEST PERTH  WA  6005 

Share Register 
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 
Level 2, Reserve Bank Building 
45 St George’s Terrace 
PERTH  WA  6000 

Auditors 
Bentleys 
Level 1, 12 Kings Park Road 
WEST PERTH  WA  6005 

Internet Address 
www.genesisminerals.com.au 

Email Address 
info@genesisminerals.com.au 

Securities Exchange Listing 
Genesis Minerals Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: GMD). 

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Contents 

Directors' Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Income Statement 

Balance Sheet 

Statement of Changes in Equity 

Cash Flow Statement 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Directors' Declaration 

Independent Audit Report 

ASX Additional Information 

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Genesis Minerals Limited 

Directors’ Report   

Your directors submit their report on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the Group) consisting of Genesis Minerals Limited 
and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2008. 

DIRECTORS 

The  names  and  details  of  the  Company's  directors  in  office  during  the  financial  year  and  until  the  date  of  this  report  are  as  follows. 
Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated. 

Names, qualifications, experience and special responsibilities  
Michael Haynes, (Non Executive Chairman, appointed 4 July 2007) 
Michael  Haynes  has  more  than  15  years  experience  in  the  international  mineral  exploration  industry.    Mr.  Haynes  graduated  from  the 
University of Western Australia with  an honours degree in geology and geophysics  and has  explored  for a  wide variety of ore deposit 
styles throughout Australia and extensively in North America, South East and Central Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. 

Mr. Haynes has held technical positions with both BHP Minerals and Billiton plc.  He ran his own successful consulting business for a 
number  of  years  providing  professional  geophysical  and  exploration  services  to  both  junior  and  major  resource  companies.    He  has 
worked extensively on project generation and acquisition throughout his career. 

Mr  Haynes  is  the  Managing  Director  of  Black  Range  Minerals  Limited,  Chairman  of  Overland  Resources  Limited  and  a  Director  of 
Bellamel  Mining  Limited.  He  was  previously  one  of  the  founders  and  Executive  Director  of  Iberian  Resources  Limited  (resigned  July 
2007). 

Michael Fowler, (Managing Director) 
Michael Fowler is a geologist with 18 years industry experience.  Mr Fowler graduated from Curtin University in 1988 with a Bachelor 
of  Applied  Science  degree  majoring  in  geology  and  in  1999  received  a  Master  of  Science  majoring  in  Ore  Deposit  Geology  from  the 
University of Western Australia.  On graduating he explored for gold and base metals for Dominion Mining in the Murchison, Gascoyne 
and Eastern Goldfields Regions of Western Australia.   

In 1996, Mr Fowler joined Croesus Mining NL  and was made Exploration Manager in 1997.   He oversaw  all  exploration  for Croesus 
until June 2004 and was then appointed Business Development Manager and then Managing Director in October 2005.  Mr Fowler has 
been responsible  for the discovery and development of several significant gold deposits.  He has been heavily involved in a number  of 
significant acquisitions and project reviews.  Mr Fowler is currently working as Exploration Manager for Castle Minerals, and within the 
last 3 years he was a Non Executive Director of Azure Minerals Limited (resigned September 2007). 

Graeme Smith, (Non Executive Director) 
Graeme Smith is  a finance professional with over 20 years experience in  accounting  and company  administration.  He graduated  from 
Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Economics degree and has since received a Master of Business Administration and a Master of 
Commercial  Law.    He  is  a  Fellow  of  both  the  Australian  Society  of  Certified  Practicing  Accountants  and  the  Chartered  Institute  of 
Secretaries and Administrators.   

Mr Smith has held CFO  and Company Secretary positions with other Australian mining  and mining service  companies. Mr Smith is a 
director of Buxton Resources Limited. Mr Smith has not held any former directorships in the last 3 years. 

COMPANY SECRETARY  
Graeme Smith 

Interests in the shares and options of the company and related bodies corporate 

As at the date of this report, the interests of the directors in the shares and options of Genesis Minerals Limited were: 

Michael Haynes 
Michael Fowler 
Graeme Smith 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

 Ordinary 
Shares 

660,000 
2,000,000 
60,000 

Options over 
Ordinary 
Shares 

1,000,000 
5,000,000 
500,000 

The principal  activities of the Group during the year were the acquisition of mining tenements, and the  exploration of these tenements 
with the objective of identifying economic mineral deposits. 

DIVIDENDS 

No dividends were paid or declared during the year. No recommendation for payment of dividends has been made. 

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 

Genesis Minerals Limited 

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Finance Review 
The Group has recorded an operating loss after income tax for the year ended 30 June 2008 of $2,002,970 (2007: $25,803). 

At 30 June 2008 cash assets available totalled $1,147,395. 

Operating Results for the Year 
Summarised operating results are as follows: 

Geographic segments 
Australia 
Chile 
Consolidation eliminations 

Consolidated entity revenues and loss from ordinary activities before income tax expense 

Shareholder Returns 

Basic loss per share (cents) 

2008 

Revenues 
$ 

Results 
$ 

130,862 
- 
- 

130,862 

2008 

(9.2) 

(2,053,644) 
(1,031,641) 
1,082,315 

(2,002,970) 

2007 

(0.5) 

Risk Management 
The board is responsible for ensuring that risks, and also opportunities, are identified on a timely basis and that activities are aligned with 
the risks and opportunities identified by the board. 

The company believes that it is  crucial for  all board members to  be  a part of  this process,  and  as such the board has not established a 
separate risk management committee. 

The  board  has  a  number  of  mechanisms  in  place  to  ensure  that  management's  objectives  and  activities  are  aligned  with  the  risks 
identified by the board.  These include the following: 
•  Board approval of a strategic plan, which encompasses strategy statements designed to meet stakeholders needs and manage business 

risk. 
Implementation of board approved operating plans and budgets and board monitoring of progress against these budgets. 

• 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS 
The Company raised $3 million through the issue of 15 million ordinary shares at initial public offer and was admitted to the official list 
of Australian Securities Exchange Limited on 30 July 2007. Funds raised are being used to actively pursue the Company’s exploration 
projects. 

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE DATE 
No  matters  or  circumstances,  besides  those  disclosed  at  note  24,  have  arisen  since  the  end  of  the  financial  year  which  significantly 
affected  or  may  significantly  affect  the  operations  of  the  Group,  the  results  of  those  operations,  or  the  state  of  affairs  of  the  Group  in 
future financial years. 

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS 
The  Group  expects  to  maintain  the  present  status  and  level  of  operations  and  hence  there  are  no  likely  developments  in  the  entity's 
operations. 

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE 
The Group is subject to significant environmental regulation in respect to its exploration activities. 

The  Group  aims  to  ensure  the  appropriate  standard  of  environmental  care  is  achieved,  and  in  doing  so,  that  it  is  aware  of  and  is  in 
compliance with all environmental  legislation. The directors of  the Group are not  aware of any breach of environmental  legislation for 
the year under review. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT 

Genesis Minerals Limited 

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The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings: 
A 
B 
C 
D 
E 
The information provided in this remuneration report has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 
Details of remuneration 
Service agreements 
Share-based compensation 
Additional information 

A 

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 

Remuneration Policy 

The remuneration policy of Genesis Minerals Limited has been designed to align director and executive objectives with shareholder and 
business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component and offering specific long-term incentives based on key performance 
areas  affecting  the  Company’s  financial  results.  The  board  of  Genesis  Minerals  Limited  believes  the  remuneration  policy  to  be 
appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain the best executives and directors to run and manage the Company. 

The board’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for board members and senior executives of the Company is 
as follows: 

The remuneration policy, setting the terms and conditions for the executive directors and other senior executives, was developed by the 
board. All executives receive a base salary (which is based on factors such as length of service and experience) and superannuation. The 
board  reviews  executive  packages  annually  by  reference  to  the  Company’s  performance,  executive  performance  and  comparable 
information from industry sectors and other listed companies in similar industries. 

The board may exercise discretion in relation to approving incentives, bonuses and options. The policy is designed to attract the highest 
calibre of executives and reward them for performance that results in long-term growth in shareholder wealth. 

Executives are also entitled to participate in the employee share and option arrangements. 

The executive directors  and executives receive a  superannuation guarantee contribution required by the government, which is  currently 
9%, and do not receive any other retirement benefits. 

All  remuneration  paid  to  directors  and  executives  is  valued  at  the  cost  to  the  company  and  expensed.  Options  are  valued  using  the 
Black-Scholes methodology. 

The  board  policy  is  to  remunerate  non-executive  directors  at  market  rates  for  comparable  companies  for  time,  commitment  and 
responsibilities. The board determines payments to the non-executive directors and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market 
practice, duties  and accountability. Independent  external advice is  sought when required. The maximum aggregate amount of  fees that 
can be paid to non-executive directors is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (currently $300,000). Fees 
for  non-executive  directors  are  not  linked  to  the  performance  of  the  Company.  However,  to  align  directors’  interests  with  shareholder 
interests, the directors are encouraged to hold shares in the company and are able to participate in the employee option plan. 

Performance based remuneration  

The company currently has no performance based remuneration component built into director and executive remuneration packages. 

Company performance, shareholder wealth and directors' and executives' remuneration 

The  remuneration  policy  has  been  tailored  to  increase  the  direct  positive  relationship  between  shareholders  investment  objectives  and 
directors  and  executives  performance.  The  Company  plans  to  facilitate  this  process  by  directors  and  executives  participating  in  future 
option  issues  to  encourage  the  alignment  of  personal  and  shareholder  interests.  The  company  believes  this  policy  will  be  effective  in 
increasing  shareholder  wealth.  For  details  of  directors  and  executives  interests  in  options  at  year  end,  refer  to  note  17  of  the  financial 
statements. 
B 
Details  of  the  remuneration  of  the  directors,  the  key  management  personnel  of  the  Group  (as  defined  in  AASB  124  Related  Party 
Disclosures) and specified executives of Genesis Minerals Limited and the Genesis Minerals Group are set out in the following table. 

Details of remuneration 

The key management personnel of Genesis Minerals Limited include the directors and company secretary as per page 3 above. 

Given  the  size  and  nature  of  operations  of  Genesis  Minerals  Limited,  there  are  no  other  employees  who  are  required  to  have  their 
remuneration disclosed in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001. 

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Genesis Minerals Limited 

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Key management personnel and other executives of Genesis Minerals Limited 

Short-Term 

Post Employment 

Share-based 
Payments 

  Total 

Directors 
Michael Haynes 
2008 
Michael Fowler 
2008 
2007 

Graeme Smith 

2008 
2007 

Salary 
 & Fees 
$ 

49,958 

146,667 
- 

27,500 
- 

Total key management personnel compensation 

2008 
2007 

224,125 
- 

Non Monetary  Superannuation 

$ 

$ 

Retirement 
benefits 
$ 

$ 

$ 

1,798 

1,798 
- 

1,798 
- 

5,394 
- 

- 

14,667 
- 

2,475 
- 

17,142 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

51,756 

163,132 
- 

31,773 
- 

246,661 
- 

Service agreements 

C 
On 25 June 2007 the Company entered into an Executive Service Agreement with Mr Michael Fowler.   

Under the Agreement, Mr Michael Fowler is engaged by the Company to provide services to the Company in the capacity of Managing 
Director and CEO.   

Mr Fowler is to be paid a salary of $176,000, (inclusive of superannuation entitlement). 

The Agreement is effective from the date the Company was admitted to the Official List (30 July 2007) and continues until terminated by 
either  Mr  Fowler  or  the  Company.  Mr  Fowler  is  entitled  to  a  minimum  notice  period  of  three  months  from  the  Company  and  the 
Company is entitled to a minimum notice period of three months from Mr Fowler. 

Share-based compensation 

D 
There was no share-based compensation issued to key management personnel during the year. 

Additional information 

E 
Performance income as a proportion of total compensation 
No performance based bonuses have been paid to key management personnel during the financial year. 

DIRECTORS' MEETINGS 
During the year the Company held nine meetings of directors. The attendance of directors at meetings of the board were: 

Michael Haynes 
Michael Fowler 
Graeme Smith 

Directors Meetings 

A 

8 
9 
9 

B 

9 
9 
9 

Notes 
A – Number of meetings attended. 
B – Number of meetings held during the time the director held office during the year.  

SHARES UNDER OPTION 
At the date of this report there are 9,750,000 unissued ordinary shares in respect of which options are outstanding. 

Balance at the beginning of the year 

Share options issued during the year 
Exercisable at 20 cents, on or before 28 February 2013 

Total number of options outstanding as at 30 June 2008 and the date of this report 

Number of options  

9,250,000 

500,000 

9,750,000 

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Directors’ Report continued

The balance is comprised of the following: 

Expiry date 
28 February 2013 
15 May 2012 

Exercise price (cents) 
20 
20 

Total number of options outstanding at the date of this report  

Number of options 

500,000 
9,250,000 

9,750,000 

No person entitled to exercise any option referred to above has or had, by virtue of the option, a right to participate in any share issue of 
any other body corporate. 

INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS  

During or since the financial year, the  company has paid premiums insuring all the directors of Genesis Minerals Limited against costs 
incurred in defending proceedings for conduct involving: 
     (a) a wilful breach of duty; or  
     (b) a contravention of sections 182 or 183 of the Corporations Act 2001,  
as permitted by section 199B of the Corporations Act 2001.  

The total amount of insurance contract premiums paid is $5,393. 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

The following non-audit services were provided by the entity's auditor, Bentleys or associated entities.  The directors are satisfied that the 
provision of non-audit services is  compatible with the general  standard of  independence for  auditors imposed by  the Corporations Act 
2001. The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by the auditor, as set out below, did not compromise the auditor 
independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons: 
(cid:1)  All non-audit services have been reviewed by the audit committee to ensure they do not impact the impartiality and objectivity of the 

auditor; 

(cid:1)  None  of  the  services  undermine  the  general  principles  relating  to  auditor  independence  as  set  out  in  APES  110  Code  of  Ethics  for 

Professional Accountants. 

Bentleys received or are due to receive the following amounts for the provision of non-audit services: 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

Investigating accountants report 

- 

7,000 

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY 
No  person  has  applied  to  the  Court  under  section  237  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  for  leave  to  bring  proceedings  on  behalf  of  the 
company, or to  intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party, for  the purpose of  taking responsibility on behalf of  the 
company for all or any part of those proceedings. 

No  proceedings  have  been  brought  or  intervened  in  on  behalf  of  the  company  with  leave  of  the  Court  under  section  237  of  the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 
A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 8. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors. 

Michael Fowler  
Managing Director 

Perth, 30 September 2008  

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Genesis Minerals Limited 

Corporate Governance Statement 

The Board of Directors 

The  company's  constitution  provides  that  the  number  of  directors  shall  not  be  less  than  three  and  not  more  than  nine.    There  is  no 
requirement for any share holding qualification. 

As  and  if  the  company's  activities  increase  in  size,  nature  and  scope  the  size  of  the  board  will  be  reviewed  periodically,  and  as 
circumstances demand. The optimum number of directors required to supervise adequately the company's constitution will be determined 
within the limitations imposed by the constitution. 

The membership of the board, its activities and composition, is subject to periodic review.  The criteria for determining the identification 
and appointment of a suitable candidate for the board shall include quality of the individual, background of experience and achievement, 
compatibility with other board members, credibility within the company's scope of activities, intellectual ability to contribute to board's 
duties and physical ability to undertake board's duties and responsibilities. 

Directors are initially appointed by the full board subject to election by shareholders at the next general meeting. Under  the company's 
constitution the tenure of a director (other than managing director, and only one managing director where the position is jointly held) is 
subject  to  reappointment  by  shareholders  not  later  than  the  third  anniversary  following  his  or  her  last  appointment.  Subject  to  the 
requirements  of  the Corporations  Act  2001,  the  board  does  not  subscribe  to  the  principle  of  retirement  age  and  there  is  no  maximum 
period of service as a director. A managing director may be appointed for any period and on any terms the directors think fit and, subject 
to the terms of any agreement entered into, may revoke any appointment. 

The board considers that the company is not currently of a size, nor are its affairs of such complexity to justify the formation of separate 
or special committees (other than an Audit Committee) at this time.  The board as a whole is able to address the governance aspects of 
the full scope of the company's activities and to ensure that it adheres to appropriate ethical standards. 

Role of the Board 

The board's primary role is the protection and enhancement of long-term shareholder value. 

To fulfil this role, the board is responsible for oversight of management and the overall corporate governance of the company including 
its strategic direction, establishing goals for management and monitoring the achievement of these goals. 

Appointments to Other Boards 

Directors are required to take into consideration any potential conflicts of interest when accepting appointments to other boards. 

Independent Professional Advice 

The board has determined that individual directors have the right in connection with their duties and responsibilities as directors, to seek 
independent professional advice at the company's expense.  With the exception of expenses for legal advice in relation to director's rights 
and duties, the engagement of an outside adviser is subject to prior approval of the Chairman and this will not be withheld unreasonably. 

Continuous Review of Corporate Governance 

Directors consider, on an ongoing basis, how management information is presented to them and whether such information is sufficient to 
enable  them  to  discharge  their  duties  as  directors  of  the  company.    Such  information  must  be  sufficient  to  enable  the  directors  to 
determine appropriate operating and financial strategies from time to time in light of changing circumstances and economic conditions. 
The  directors  recognise  that  mining  exploration  is  an  inherently  risky  business  and  that  operational  strategies  adopted  should, 
notwithstanding, be directed towards improving or maintaining the net worth of the company.  

ASX Principles of Good Corporate Governance 

The board has reviewed its current practices in light of the ASX Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice Guidelines 
with a view to making amendments where applicable after considering the company's size and the resources it has available. 

As  the  company's  activities  develop  in  size,  nature  and  scope,  the  size  of  the  board  and  the  implementation  of  any  additional  formal 
corporate governance committees will be given further consideration. 

The following table sets out the company's present position with regard to adoption of these Principles. 

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Corporate Governance Statement continued 

Annual Report 2008

  ASX Principle 

Status  Reference/comment 

Principle 1: 

1.1 

  Lay solid foundations for 
management and oversight 
  Formalise and disclose the functions 
reserved to the board and those 
delegated to management 

Principle 2: 
2.1 

  Structure the board to add value   
  A majority of board members should 
be independent directors 

2.2 

2.3 

2.4 

2.5 

Principle 3: 

3.1 

3.2 

3.3 

Principle 4: 

4.1 

4.2 

  The chairperson should be an 
independent director 
  The roles of chairperson and chief 
executive officer should not be 
exercised by the same individual 
  The board should establish a 
nomination committee 
  Provide the information indicated in 
Guide to reporting on Principle 2 

  Promote ethical and responsible 
decision-making 
  Establish a code of conduct to guide 
the directors, the chief executive 
officer (or equivalent), the chief 
financial officer (or equivalent) and 
any other key executives as to: 
  3.1.1 the practices necessary to 

maintain confidence in the 
company’s integrity 
  3.1.2 the responsibility and 

accountability of individuals for 
reporting or investigating reports 
of unethical practices 

  Disclose the policy concerning trading 
in company securities by directors, 
officers and employees 
  Provide the information indicated in 
Guide to Reporting on Principle 3 

  Safeguard integrity in financial 
reporting 
  Require the chief executive officer (or 
equivalent) and the chief financial 
officer (or equivalent) to state in 
writing to the board that the 
company’s financial reports present a 
true and fair view, in all material 
respects, of the company’s financial 
condition and operational results and 
are in accordance with relevant 
accounting standards 
  The board should establish an audit 
committee 

A = Adopted     
N/A = Not adopted 

Given the Company’s background, the nature and size of its business 
and  the  current  stage  of  its  development,  the  board  comprises  three 
directors,  two  of  whom  are  non-executive.    The  board  believes  that 
this is both appropriate and acceptable at this stage of the Company’s 
development. 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 
(in part) 

The  skills  and  experience  of  directors  are  set  out  in  the  company’s 
Annual Report and on its website. 

A 

The  company  has  formulated  a  Code  of  Conduct  which  can  be 
viewed on the company’s website. 

The company has formulated a securities trading policy which can be 
viewed on its website. 

A 

A 

A 

A 

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Genesis Minerals Limited 

Corporate Governance continued

Corporate Governance Statement continued 

  ASX Principle 

Status  Reference/comment 

Principle 4: 

(continued) 
4.3 

4.4 

4.5 

Principle 5: 

5.1 

5.2 

Principle 6: 
6.1 

6.2 

  Safeguard integrity in financial 
reporting 

  Structure the audit committee so that it 
consists of: 
  •  Only non-executive directors 
  •  A majority of independent 
directors 
  •  An independent chairperson who 
is not the chairperson of the board 
  •  At least three members 
  The audit committee should have a 
formal charter 
  Provide the information indicated in 
Guide to reporting on Principle 4 

A 
(in part) 
A 
A 

A 

N/A 
A 

A 

  Make timely and balanced 
disclosure 
  Establish written policies and 
procedures designed to ensure 
compliance with ASX Listing Rule 
disclosure requirements and to ensure 
accountability at a senior management 
level for that compliance 
  Provide the information indicated in 
Guide to Reporting on Principle 5 

  Respect the rights of shareholders  
  Design and disclose a communications 
strategy to promote effective 
communication with shareholders and 
encourage effective participation at 
general meetings 

  Request the external auditor to attend 
the annual general meeting and be 
available to answer shareholder 
questions about the audit and the 
preparation and content of the 
auditor’s report 

A 

A 

A 

A 

The company only has two non-executive directors. 

In line with adherence to continuous disclosure requirements of ASX 
all  shareholders  are  kept  informed  of  major  developments  affecting 
the  Company.    This  disclosure  will  be  through  regular  shareholder 
communications including the Annual Report, Quarterly Reports, the 
Company  website  and  the  distribution  of  specific  releases  covering 
major transactions or events. 
Shareholders are encouraged to exercise their right to vote, either by 
attending meetings, or by lodging a proxy.  The Company’s auditors 
attend all shareholders’ meetings. 

Principle 7: 
7.1 

  Recognise and manage risk 
  The board or appropriate board 
committee should establish policies on 
risk oversight and management 

N/A  While  the  Company  does  not  have  formalised  policies  on  risk 
management  the  board  recognises  its  responsibility  for  identifying 
areas of significant business risk  and for ensuring  that arrangements 
are  in  place  for  adequately  managing  these  risks.    This  issue  is 
regularly reviewed at board meetings and risk management culture is 
encouraged amongst employees and contractors. 

Determined areas of risk which are regularly considered include:   
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

performance and funding of exploration activities 
budget control and asset protection 
status of mineral tenements 
land access and native title considerations 
compliance with government laws and regulations 
safety and the environment 
continuous disclosure obligations 
sovereign risk 

A = Adopted     
N/A = Not adopted 

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Genesis Minerals Limited 

Corporate Governance Statement continued 

Annual Report 2008

  ASX Principle 

Status  Reference/comment 

Principle 7: 
(continued) 
7.2 

  Recognise and manage risk 

  The chief executive officer (or 
equivalent) and the chief financial 
officer (or equivalent) should state to 
the Board in writing that: 
  7.2.1 the statement given in 

accordance with best practice 
recommendation 4.1 (the 
integrity of financial statements) 
is founded on a sound system of 
risk management and internal 
compliance and control which 
implements the polices adopted 
by the Board 

  7.2.2 the company’s risk management 

and internal compliance and 
control system is operating 
efficiently and effectively in all 
material respects 

7.3 

  Provide information indicated in 
Guide to Reporting on Principle 7 

Principle 8: 
8.1 

  Encourage enhanced Performance  
  Disclose the process for performance 
evaluation of the board, its committees 
and individual directors, and key 
executives 

Principle 9: 
9.1 

9.2 

9.3 

9.4 

9.5 

  Remunerate fairly and responsibly  
  Provide disclosure in relation to the 
company’s remuneration policies to 
enable investors to understand (i) the 
costs and benefits of those policies and 
(ii) the link between remuneration paid 
to directors and key executives and 
corporate performance 
  The board should establish a 
remuneration committee 
  Clearly distinguish the structure of 
non-executive directors remuneration 
from that of executives 
  Ensure that payment of equity-based 
executive remuneration is made in 
accordance with thresholds set in plans 
approved by shareholders 
  Provide information indicated in ASX 
Guide to Reporting on Principle 9 

Principle 10:    Recognise legitimate interests of 

10.1 

Stakeholders 
  Establish and disclose a code of 
conduct to guide compliance with 
legal and other obligations to 
legitimate stakeholders 

A = Adopted     
N/A = Not adopted 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 
(in part) 

The  remuneration  of  executive  and  non-executive  directors  is 
reviewed  by  the  board  with  the  exclusion  of  the  director  concerned. 
The remuneration of management and employees is reviewed by the 
board and approved by the chairman. 

The  company  discloses  remuneration-related  information  in  its 
Annual  Report  to  shareholders  in  accordance  with  the  Corporations 
Act 2001. 

Remuneration  levels  are  determined  by  the  board  on  an  individual 
basis,  the  size  of  the  Company  making  individual  assessment  more 
appropriate than formal remuneration policies.   

A 

The company’s Code of Conduct is set out in the company’s website. 

The  board  continues  to  review  existing  procedures  over  time  to 
ensure adequate processes are in place. 

All directors, employees and contractors are expected to act with the 
utmost  integrity  and  objectivity  in  their  dealings  with  other  parties, 
striving at all times to enhance the reputation and performance of the 
company. 

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Genesis Minerals Limited 

Income Statement 

YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008 

Notes 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 

4 

130,862 

955 

130,862 

955 

EXPENDITURE 
Depreciation expense 
Salaries and employee benefits expense 
Exploration expenses 
Impairment expense 
Corporate expenses 
Administration costs 
Share based payments expense 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX 

INCOME TAX BENEFIT / (EXPENSE) 

(1,687) 
(140,802) 
(1,555,288) 
(51,372) 
(130,966) 
(190,167) 
(63,550) 

(37) 
- 
(2,070) 
- 
(23,558) 
(1,093) 
- 

(1,687) 
(140,802) 
(589,842) 
(1,082,315) 
(126,749) 
(179,561) 
(63,550) 

(37) 
- 
(2,070) 
- 
(23,558) 
(1,093) 
- 

(2,002,970) 

(25,803) 

(2,053,644) 

(25,803) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5 

27 

6 

LOSS FOR THE YEAR 

(2,002,970) 

(25,803) 

(2,053,644) 

(25,803) 

Basic and diluted loss per share for loss attributable to 
the ordinary equity holders of the company (cents per 
share) 

26 

(9.2) 

(0.5) 

The above Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements. 

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Balance Sheet 

AT 30 JUNE 2008 

CURRENT ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Other 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 
Receivables 
Other financial assets 
Plant and equipment 
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 
Trade and other payables 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY 
Issued capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated losses 

TOTAL EQUITY 

Genesis Minerals Limited 

Annual Report 2008

Notes 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

7 
8 
9 

10 
11 
12 

13 

2008 
$ 

1,147,395 
10,515 
- 
1,157,910 

- 
- 
7,665 
7,665 

2007 
$ 

220,994 
2,168 
57,583 
280,745 

- 
- 
1,063 
1,063 

2008 
$ 

1,057,595 
8,733 
- 
1,066,328 

- 
- 
7,665 
7,665 

2007 
$ 

220,994 
2,168 
57,583 
280,745 

- 
- 
1,063 
1,063 

1,165,575 

281,808 

1,073,993 

281,808 

175,320 
175,320 

66,109 
66,109 

135,041 
135,041 

66,109 
66,109 

175,320 

66,109 

135,041 

66,109 

990,255 

215,699 

938,952 

215,699 

14 
15(a) 
15(b) 

2,954,849 
64,179 
(2,028,773) 

241,502 
- 
(25,803) 

2,954,849 
63,550 
(2,079,447) 

241,502 
- 
(25,803) 

990,255 

215,699 

938,952 

215,699 

The above Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements. 

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Genesis Minerals Limited 

Statement of Changes in Equity  

YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008 

Notes 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

TOTAL EQUITY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 

Exchange differences on translation of foreign 
operations 
NET INCOME RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY 
LOSS FOR THE YEAR 
TOTAL RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE FOR THE 
YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS OF GENESIS 
MINERALS LIMITED 

Transactions with equity holders in their capacity as 
equity holders: 

Shares issued during the year 
Share issue transaction costs 
Employee and contractor share options 

15 

15 

14 
14 
15 

2008 
$ 

215,699 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

- 

215,699 

- 

629 
629 
(2,002,970) 

- 
- 
(25,803) 

- 
- 
(2,053,644) 

- 
- 
(25,803) 

(2,002,341) 

(25,803) 

(2,053,644) 

(25,803) 

3,000,000 
(286,653) 
63,550 
2,776,897 

241,502 
- 
- 
241,502 

3,000,000 
(286,653) 
63,550 
2,776,897 

241,502 
- 
- 
241,502 

TOTAL EQUITY AT THE END OF THE YEAR 

990,255 

215,699 

938,952 

215,699 

The above Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements. 

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Genesis Minerals Limited 

Annual Report 2008

Cash Flow Statement 

YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008 

Notes 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Payments to suppliers and employees 
Expenditure on mining interests 
Interest received 
NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM OPERATING 
ACTIVITIES 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Payments for plant and equipment 
Loans to related party 
Payment for subsidiary 
NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM INVESTING 
ACTIVITIES 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Proceeds from issues of ordinary shares 
Payments of share issue costs 
NET CASH INFLOW FROM FINANCING 
ACTIVITIES 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH 
EQUIVALENTS 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the 
financial year 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE 
YEAR 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

(433,488) 
(1,491,007) 
130,419 

25 

(1,794,076) 

22 

(8,289) 
- 
- 

(8,289) 

(4,944) 
- 
955 

(3,989) 

(1,100) 
- 
- 

(417,392) 
(518,524) 
130,419 

(805,497) 

(8,289) 
(478,379) 
(600,000) 

(1,100) 

(1,086,668) 

(4,944) 
- 
955 

(3,989) 

(1,100) 
- 
- 

(1,100) 

3,000,000 
(271,234) 

241,502 
(15,419) 

3,000,000 
(271,234) 

241,502 
(15,419) 

2,728,766 

226,083 

2,728,766 

226,083 

926,401 

220,994 

220,994 

836,601 

220,994 

- 

220,994 

- 

7 

1,147,395 

220,994 

1,057,595 

220,994 

The above Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements. 

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Genesis Minerals Limited 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

30 JUNE 2008 

1.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The  principal  accounting  policies  adopted  in  the  preparation  of  the  financial  report  are  set  out  below.  These  policies  have  been 
consistently  applied  to  all  the  years  presented,  unless  otherwise  stated.  The  financial  report  includes  separate  financial  statements  for 
Genesis Minerals Limited as an individual entity and the consolidated entity consisting of Genesis Minerals Limited and its subsidiaries. 
The  financial  report  is  presented  in  the  Australian  currency.  Genesis  Minerals  Limited  is  a  no  liability  company,  domiciled  and 
incorporated in Australia. The financial  report was authorised  for  issue by the directors on 30 September 2008. The directors have  the 
power to amend and reissue the financial report. 

(a) Basis of preparation 

This  general  purpose  financial  report  has  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  Australian  Accounting  Standards,  other  authoritative 
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Australian Accounting Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001. 

Compliance with IFRS 
Australian  Accounting  Standards  include  Australian  equivalents  to  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (AIFRS).  Compliance 
with  AIFRS  ensures  that  the  financial  report  of  Genesis  Minerals  Limited  complies  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards 
(IFRS). 

Historical cost convention 
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale 
financial  assets,  financial  assets  and  liabilities  (including  derivative  instruments)  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss,  certain  classes  of 
property, plant and equipment and investment property. 

Going concern 
The  accounts  have  been  prepared  on  the  going  concern  basis,  which  contemplates  continuity  of  normal  business  activities  and  the 
realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The Group incurred a loss from ordinary activities of 
$2,002,970 for the year  ended 30 June 2008 (2007: $25,803). Included within this  loss was the write off of  exploration  expenditure  of 
$1,555,288 (2007: $2,070). 

The net working capital position of the Group at 30 June 2008 was $982,590 (2007: $157,053) and the net increase in cash held during 
the year was $926,401 (2007: increase of $220,994). 

The  ability  of  the  Company  and  the  Group  to  continue  to  pay  its  debts  as  and  when  they  fall  due  is  dependent  upon  the  Company 
successfully raising additional share capital and ultimately developing one of its mineral properties. 

The Directors believe it is appropriate to prepare these accounts on a going concern basis because: 
• 

the Directors have an appropriate plan to raise additional funds as and when it is required. In light of the Group’s current exploration 
projects, the Directors believe that the additional capital required can be raised in the market; and 
the Directors have an appropriate plan to contain certain operating and exploration expenditure if appropriate funding is unavailable. 

• 

Should the Company not be successful in its planned capital raisings, it may be necessary to sell some of its assets, farm out exploration 
projects, reduce exploration expenditure by various methods including surrendering less prospective  tenements. Although the Directors 
believe that they will be successful in these measures, if they are not, the Company and the Group may be unable to continue as a going 
concern and therefore may be unable to realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts 
stated in the financial report. 

(b) Principles of consolidation 

Subsidiaries 
The consolidated financial statements incorporate  the assets  and liabilities of all  subsidiaries of Genesis Minerals Limited  (“Company” 
or  “parent  entity”)  as  at  30  June  2008  and  the  results  of  all  subsidiaries  for  the  year  then  ended.  Genesis  Minerals  Limited  and  its 
subsidiaries together are referred to in this financial report as the Group or consolidated entity. 

Subsidiaries are all of those entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and 
operating  policies,  generally  accompanying  a  shareholding  of  more  than  one-half  of  the  voting  rights.  The  existence  and  effect  of 
potential  voting  rights  that  are  currently  exercisable  or  convertible  are  considered  when  assessing  whether  the  Group  controls  another 
entity. 

Subsidiaries are fully  consolidated  from  the date on which control is transferred to  the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date 
that control ceases. 

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group. 

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The Group applies a policy of treating transactions with minority interests as transactions with parties external to the Group. Disposals to 
minority  interests  result  in gains and losses  for  the Group that  are  recorded  in the  income statement. Purchases from minority interests 
result  in  goodwill,  being  the  difference  between  any  consideration  paid  and  the  relevant  share  acquired  of  the  carrying  value  of 
identifiable net assets of the subsidiary. 

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

Minority interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the consolidated income statement and balance sheet 
respectively. 

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in the individual financial statements of Genesis Minerals Limited. 

(c) Segment reporting 
A business segment is identified for a group of assets and operations engaged in providing products or services that are subject to risks 
and  returns  that  are  different  to  those  of  other  business  segments.  A  geographical  segment  is  identified  when  products  or  services  are 
provided  within  a  particular  economic  environment  subject  to  risks  and  returns  that  are  different  from  those  of  segments  operating  in 
other economic environments. 

(d) Foreign currency translation 
(i) Functional and presentation currency 

Items  included  in  the  financial  statements  of  each  of  the  Group’s  entities  are  measured  using  the  currency  of  the  primary  economic 
environment in which  the  entity operates  (‘the  functional currency’). The  consolidated  financial  statements  are presented in Australian 
dollars, which is Genesis Minerals Limited's functional and presentation currency. 

(ii) Transactions and balances 

Foreign  currency  transactions  are  translated  into  the  functional  currency  using  the  exchange  rates  prevailing  at  the  dates  of  the 
transactions. Foreign exchange gains  and losses  resulting from  the settlement of  such  transactions and  from  the translation  at year  end 
exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement, except when 
they  are  deferred  in  equity  as  qualifying  cash  flow  hedges  and  qualifying  net  investment  hedges  or  are  attributable  to  part  of  the  net 
investment in a foreign operation. 

Translation differences on financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss. Translation 
differences  on  non-monetary  financial  assets  and  liabilities  such  as  equities  held  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  are  recognised  in 
profit or loss as part of the fair value gain or loss. Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets such as equities classified as 
available-for-sale financial assets are included in the fair value reserve in equity. 

(iii) Group companies 

The results and financial position of all the Group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a 
functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows: 
• 
• 

assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet; 
income  and  expenses  for  each  income  statement  are  translated  at  average  exchange  rates  (unless  that  is  not  a  reasonable 
approximation  of  the  cumulative  effect  of  the  rates  prevailing  on  the  transaction  dates,  in  which  case  income  and  expenses  are 
translated at the dates of the transactions); and 
all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity. 

• 

On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net investment in foreign entities, and of borrowings and other 
financial instruments designated  as hedges of  such  investments,  are  taken to  shareholders’  equity.  When  a foreign operation  is  sold  or 
any borrowings forming part of the net investment  are repaid, a proportionate share of such exchange differences are recognised in the 
income statement, as part of the gain or loss on sale where applicable. 

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entities 
and translated at the closing rate. 

(e) Revenue recognition 
Interest revenue is recognised on a time proportionate basis that takes into account the effective yield on the financial assets. 

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(f) Income tax 
The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the national income 
tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to unused 
tax losses. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and 
liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it 
arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction 
affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted 
or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the 
deferred income tax liability is settled. 

Deferred  tax  assets  are  recognised  for  deductible  temporary  differences  and  unused  tax  losses  only  if  it  is  probable  that  future  taxable 
amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments 
in controlled entities where the parent  entity is able to control the  timing of the reversal of the temporary differences  and it is probable 
that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when 
the  deferred  tax  balances  relate  to  the  same  taxation  authority.  Current  tax  assets  and  tax  liabilities  are  offset  where  the  entity  has  a 
legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity. 

(g) Leases 
Leases  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  where  the  Group,  as  lessee,  has  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  of  ownership  are 
classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s inception at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, the 
present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in other short-
term and long-term payables. Each lease payment is  allocated between the liability and finance  cost. The finance cost is charged to the 
income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for 
each period. The property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases is depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and 
the lease term. 

Leases  where  a  significant  portion  of  the  risks  and  rewards  of  ownership  are  not  transferred  to  the  Group  as  lessee  are  classified  as 
operating  leases.  Payments  made  under  operating  leases  (net  of  any  incentives  received  from  the  lessor)  are  charged  to  the  income 
statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. 

(h) Impairment of assets 
Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, 
or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are reviewed for impairment 
whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  amount  may  not  be  recoverable.  An  impairment  loss  is 
recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of 
an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels 
for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of 
assets (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of 
the impairment at each reporting date. 

(i) Cash and cash equivalents 
For  cash  flow  statement  presentation  purposes,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  includes  cash  on  hand,  deposits  held  at  call  with  financial 
institutions,  other  short-term  highly  liquid  investments  with  original  maturities  of  three  months  or  less  that  are  readily  convertible  to 
known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown 
within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. 

(j) Trade and other receivables 
Receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less a provision for any uncollectible debts. An estimate for doubtful 
debts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Bad debts are written-off as incurred. 

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(k) Investments and other financial assets 

Classification 
The  Group  classifies  its  investments  in  the  following  categories:  financial  assets  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss,  loans  and 
receivables, held-to-maturity investments and available-for-sale financial assets. The classification depends on the purpose for which the 
investments were  acquired.  Management determines the classification of its investments at initial  recognition and, in the case of  assets 
classified as held-to-maturity, re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date. 

(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this category if 
acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term. Derivatives are classified as held for trading unless they are designated 
as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets. 

(ii) Loans and receivables 
Loans and  receivables  are non-derivative financial  assets with fixed or determinable payments  that are not quoted  in an  active market. 
They  are  included  in  current  assets,  except  for  those  with  maturities  greater  than  12  months  after  the  balance  sheet  date  which  are 
classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the balance sheet. 

(iii) Held-to-maturity investments 
Held-to-maturity  investments  are  non-derivative  financial  assets  with  fixed  or  determinable  payments  and  fixed  maturities  that  the 
Group’s  management  has  the  positive  intention  and  ability  to  hold  to  maturity.  If  the  Group  were  to  sell  other  than  an  insignificant 
amount of held-to-maturity financial assets, the whole category would be tainted and reclassified as available-for-sale. Held-to-maturity 
financial assets are included in non-current assets, except for those with maturities less than 12 months from the reporting date, which are 
classified as current assets. 

(iv) Available-for-sale financial assets 
Available-for-sale financial assets,  comprising principally marketable equity securities, are non-derivatives  that  are either designated  in 
this  category  or  not  classified  in  any  of  the  other  categories.  They  are  included  in  non-current  assets  unless  management  intends  to 
dispose of the investment within 12 months of the balance sheet date. Investments are designated available-for-sale if they do not have 
fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments and management intends to hold them for the medium to long term. 

Recognition and derecognition 
Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade-date – the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell 
the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through 
profit  or  loss.  Financial  assets  carried  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value  and  transaction  costs  are 
expensed to the income statement. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have 
expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. 

When securities classified as available-for-sale are sold, the accumulated fair value adjustments recognised in equity are included in the 
income statement as gains and losses from investment securities. 

Subsequent measurement 
Loans and receivables and held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

Available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Gains or 
losses  arising  from  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  ‘financial  assets  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss’  category  are  presented  in  the 
income statement within other income or other expenses in the period in which they arise. Dividend income from financial assets at fair 
value through profit or loss is recognised in the income statement as part of revenue from continuing operations when the Group’s right 
to receive payments is established. 

Changes  in  the  fair  value  of  monetary  securities  denominated  in  a  foreign  currency  and  classified  as  available-for-sale  are  analysed 
between translation differences resulting from changes in amortised cost of the security and other changes in the carrying amount of the 
security.  The  translation  differences  related  to  changes  in  the  amortised  cost  are  recognised  in  profit  or  loss,  and  other  changes  in 
carrying  amount  are  recognised  in  equity.  Changes  in  the  fair  value  of  other  monetary  and  non-monetary  securities  classified  as 
available-for-sale are recognised in equity. 

Details on how the fair value of financial investments is determined are disclosed in note 2. 

Impairment 
The Group assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. 
In the case of equity securities classified as available-for-sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of a security below its 
cost  is  considered as an indicator that the securities  are impaired.  If any such  evidence  exists  for  available-for-sale  financial  assets, the 
cumulative  loss  –  measured  as  the  difference  between  the  acquisition  cost  and  the  current  fair  value,  less  any  impairment  loss  on  that 
financial  asset  previously  recognised  in  profit  or  loss  –  is  removed  from  equity  and  recognised  in  the  income  statement.  Impairment 
losses  recognised  in  the  income  statement  on  equity  instruments  classified  as  available-for-sale  are  not  reversed  through  the  income 
statement. 

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(l) Plant and equipment 

All plant  and equipment  is  stated  at historical  cost less depreciation. Historical  cost includes  expenditure  that is directly attributable  to 
the acquisition of the items. 

Subsequent costs are included in the  asset’s carrying amount or recognised as  a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable 
that  future  economic  benefits  associated  with  the  item  will  flow  to  the  Group  and  the  cost  of  the  item  can  be  measured  reliably.  The 
carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the 
reporting period in which they are incurred. 

Depreciation of plant  and equipment is calculated using the  reducing balance method to allocate their cost, net of their  residual values, 
over their estimated useful lives. The rates vary between 20% and 40% per annum. 

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. 

An  asset’s  carrying  amount  is  written  down  immediately  to  its  recoverable  amount  if  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  is  greater  than  its 
estimated recoverable amount (note 1(h)). 

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in the income statement. 
When revalued assets are sold, it is Group policy to transfer the amounts included in other reserves in respect of those assets to retained 
earnings. 

(m) Exploration and evaluation costs 

Exploration and evaluation costs are expensed as incurred. 

(n) Trade and other payables 

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. 
The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are paid on normal commercial terms. 

(o) Employee benefits 

(i) Wages and salaries and annual leave 
Liabilities  for  wages  and  salaries,  including  non-monetary  benefits,  and  annual  leave  expected  to  be  settled  within  12  months  of  the 
balance sheet date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees’ services up to the balance sheet date and are measured at the 
amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. 

(ii)  Share-based payments 
The Group provides benefits to employees (including directors) of the Group in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby 
employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (‘equity-settled transactions’), refer to note 27. 

The  cost  of  these  equity-settled  transactions  with  employees  is  measured  by  reference  to  the  fair  value  at  the  date  at  which  they  are 
granted. The fair value is determined by an internal valuation using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. 

The  cost  of  equity-settled  transactions  is  recognised,  together  with  a  corresponding  increase  in  equity,  over  the  period  in  which  the 
performance  conditions  are  fulfilled,  ending  on  the  date  on  which  the  relevant  employees  become  fully  entitled  to  the  award  (‘vesting 
date’). 

The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects (i) the extent to which 
the vesting period has expired and (ii) the number of options that, in the opinion of the directors of the Group, will ultimately vest. This 
opinion  is  formed  based  on  the  best  available  information  at  balance  date.  No  adjustment  is  made  for  the  likelihood  of  market 
performance conditions being met as the effect of these conditions is included in the determination of fair value at grant date. 

No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is conditional upon a market condition. 

Where an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised 
for  the  award  is  recognised  immediately.  However,  if  a  new  award  is  substituted  for  the  cancelled  award,  and  designated  as  a 
replacement  award on the date that it is granted,  the cancelled and new award are treated as if they were  a modification of the original 
award. 

(p) Issued capital 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. 

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

(q) Earnings per share 
(i) Basic earnings per share 
Basic  earnings  per  share  is  calculated  by  dividing  the  profit  attributable  to  equity  holders  of  the  company,  excluding  any  costs  of 
servicing  equity  other  than  ordinary  shares,  by  the  weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares  outstanding  during  the  financial  year, 
adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year. 

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

(r) Goods and Services Tax (GST) 
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the 
taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. 

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or 
payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the balance sheet. 

Cash flows  are presented on a gross basis. The GST  components  of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which  are 
recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, are presented as operating cash flows. 

(s) Comparative figures 
Genesis Minerals Limited was incorporated as a private company on 16 April 2007 and converted to a public company on 29 June 2007. 
The comparative information included in these statements is for the period from incorporation to 30 June 2007. 

(t) New accounting standards and interpretations 
Certain  new  accounting  standards  and  interpretations  have  been  published  that  are  not  mandatory  for  30  June  2007  reporting  periods. 
The Company’s assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out below. 

(i) AASB 8 Operating Segments and AASB 2007-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 8 
AASB 8 and AASB 2007-3 are effective for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009. AASB 8 will result in a 
significant  change  in  the  approach  to  segment  reporting,  as  it  requires  adoption  of  a  ‘management  approach’  to  reporting  on  financial 
performance.  The  information  being  reported  will  be  based  on  what  the  key  decision  makers  use  internally  for  evaluating  segment 
performance  and  deciding  how  to  allocate  resources  to  operating  segments.  The  Group  has  not  yet  decided  when  to  adopt  AASB  8. 
Adoption of AASB 8 may result in different segments, segment results and different types of information being reported in the segment 
note of the financial report. However, at this stage, it is not expected to affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements. 

(ii) Revised AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements and AASB 2007-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising 
from AASB 101 
A revised AASB 101 was issued in September 2007 and is applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. 
It requires the presentation of a  statement of  comprehensive income and makes changes  to the  statement of  changes in equity, but  will 
not affect any of the  amounts recognised in the  financial statements. If an entity has made  a prior period adjustment or has  reclassified 
items in  the financial statements,  it will need to disclose a third balance  sheet (statement of financial position), this one being as at the 
beginning of the comparative period. The Group intends to apply the revised standard from 1 July 2009. 

(u) Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions 
The directors evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated into the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available 
current  information.  Estimates  assume  a  reasonable  expectation  of  future  events  and  are  based  on  current  trends  and  economic  data, 
obtained both externally and within the Group. 

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2. 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

The  Group’s  activities  expose  it  to  a  variety  of  financial  risks:  market  risk  (including  currency  risk,  interest  rate  risk  and price  risk), 
credit  risk  and  liquidity  risk.  The  Group’s  overall  risk  management  program  focuses  on  the  unpredictability  of  financial  markets  and 
seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Group. 

Risk  management  is  carried  out  by  the  full  Board  of  Directors  as  the  Group  believes  that  it  is  crucial  for  all  board  members  to  be 
involved in this process. The Managing Director, with the assistance of senior management as required, has responsibility for identifying, 
assessing, treating and monitoring risks and reporting to the board on risk management.  

(a) Market risk 

(i) Foreign exchange risk 
The  Group  and  the  parent  entity  operate  internationally  and  are  exposed  to  foreign  exchange  risk  arising  from  various  currency 
exposures, primarily with respect to the Chilean Peso. 

Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that is 
not  the  entity’s  functional  currency  and  net  investments  in  foreign  operations.  The  Group  has  not  formalised  a  foreign  currency  risk 
management policy however, it monitors its foreign currency expenditure in light of exchange rate movements. 

The Group’s and the parent entity’s exposure to foreign currency risk at the reporting date was as follows: 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Trade and other payables 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
CLP 

44,236,455 
26,184,251 
(19,842,189) 

2007 
CLP 

2008 
CLP 

2007 
CLP 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

Sensitivity analysis 
Due to the nature of the financial instruments held at 30 June 2008, had the Australian dollar weakened/strengthened by 10% against the 
Chilean  Peso  with  all  other  variables  held  constant,  there  would  have  been  nil  impact  on  the  Group’s  and  the  parent  entity’s  post-tax 
losses for the year (2007 – Nil) and immaterial movements to the Group’s and parent entity’s equity for both years presented. 

(ii) Price risk 
Given the current level of operations, neither the Group nor the parent entity are exposed to price risk. 

(iii) Interest rate risk 
The Group and the parent entity are exposed to movements in market interest rates on cash and cash equivalents. The Group policy is to 
monitor  the  interest  rate  yield  curve  out  to  six  months  to  ensure  a  balance  is  maintained  between  the  liquidity  of  cash  assets and  the 
interest  rate  return.  The  entire  balance  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents  for  the  Group  $1,147,395  (2007:  $220,994)  and  the  parent  entity 
$1,057,595 (2007: $220,994) are subject to interest rate risk. The proportional mix of floating interest rates and fixed rates to a maximum 
of six months fluctuate during the year depending on current working capital requirements. The weighted average interest rate received 
on cash and cash equivalents by the Group was 5.9% (2007: 0.9%) and by the parent entity 6.0% (2007: 0.9%). 

Sensitivity analysis 
At 30 June 2008, if interest rates had changed by -/+ 80 basis points from the weighted average rate for the year with all other variables 
held constant, post-tax loss for both the Group and the parent entity would have been $17,500 lower/higher (2007 - $900 lower/higher) 
as a result of lower/higher interest income from cash and cash equivalents. 

(b) Credit risk 

Neither  the  Group  nor  the  parent  entity  have  any  significant  concentrations  of  credit  risk.  The  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  at 
balance date is the carrying amount (net of provision for impairment) of those  assets  as disclosed in  the balance  sheet  and notes to the 
financial statements. 

As  the  Group  does  not  presently  have  any  debtors,  lending,  significant  stock  levels  or  any  other  credit  risk,  a  formal  credit  risk 
management policy is not maintained. 

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2. 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont’d) 

(c) Liquidity risk 

The Group manages liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and ensuring sufficient cash and marketable 
securities  are  available  to  meet  the  current  and  future  commitments  of  the  Group.  Due  to  the  nature  of  the  Group’s  activities,  being 
mineral exploration, the Group does not have ready access to credit facilities, with the primary source of funding being equity raisings. 
The  Board  of  Directors  constantly  monitor  the  state  of  equity  markets  in  conjunction  with  the  Group’s  current  and  future  funding 
requirements, with a view to initiating appropriate capital raisings as required. 

The financial liabilities of the Group and the parent entity are confined to trade and other payables as disclosed in the Balance Sheet. All 
trade and other payables are non-interest bearing and due within 12 months of the balance sheet date. 

(d) Fair value estimation 

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes. 
All financial assets and financial liabilities of the Group and the parent entity at the balance date are recorded at amounts approximating 
their carrying amount. 

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the reporting date. The quoted market 
price used for financial assets held by the Group is the current bid price. 

The carrying value less impairment provision of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their 
short-term nature. 

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3. 

SEGMENT INFORMATION 

Description of segments 
The  Group's  operations  are  in  the  mining  industry.  Geographically,  the  Group  operates  in  two  predominant  segments,  being  Australia 
and Chile. The head office and investment activities of the Group take place in Australia. 

Primary reporting format – geographical segments 

Segment revenue 
Other revenue 
Total segment revenue 

Intersegment elimination 
Consolidated revenue 

Segment result 
Segment result 

Intersegment elimination 
Loss before income tax 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
Loss for the year 

Segment assets and liabilities 
Segment assets 

Intersegment elimination 
Total assets 

Australia 

Chile 

Consolidated 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

130,862 
130,862 

955 
955 

- 
- 

- 
- 

130,862 
130,862 

- 
130,862 

955 
955 

- 
955 

(2,053,644) 

(25,803) 

(1,031,641) 

- 

(3,085,285) 

(25,803) 

1,082,315 
(2,002,970) 
- 
(2,002,970) 

- 
(25,803) 
- 
(25,803) 

1,073,993 

281,808 

239,279 

- 

1,313,272 

281,808 

(147,697) 
1,165,575 

- 
281,808 

Segment liabilities 

(135,041) 

66,109 

(522,594) 

- 

(657,635) 

66,109 

Intersegment elimination 
Total liabilities 

Other segment information 
Acquisitions of property, plant and 
equipment, intangibles and other 
non-current segment assets 

Depreciation expense 

Impairment expense 
Intersegment elimination 
Total impairment expense 

4. 

REVENUE 

From continuing operations 
Other revenue 

Interest 

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8,289 

1,687 

1,082,315 

1,100 

37 

- 

- 

- 

51,372 

482,315 
(175,320) 

- 
66,109 

- 

- 

- 

8,289 

1,687 

1,133,687 
(1,082,315) 
51,372 

1,100 

37 

- 
- 
- 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

130,862 

955 

130,862 

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5. 

EXPENSES 

Profit / (loss) before income tax includes the 
following specific expenses: 

Impairment expense - loans to related party 

Impairment expense - investment in controlled entities     

Impairment expense - trade and other receivables 

6. 

INCOME TAX 

(a) Income tax expense 
Current tax 
Deferred tax 

(b) Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense 

to prima facie tax payable 

Loss from continuing operations before income tax 
expense 

Prima facie tax benefit at the Australian tax rate of 30% 
Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible 
(taxable) in calculating taxable income: 

Share-based payments 
Sundry items 

Movements in unrecognised temporary differences 
Tax effect of current year tax losses for which no 
deferred tax asset has been recognised 
Income tax expense 

(c) Unrecognised temporary differences 
Deferred Tax Assets (at 30%) 
On Income Tax Account 

Capital raising costs 
Provisions for impairment 
Carry forward tax losses 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

- 

- 

51,372 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

482,315 

600,000 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

(2,002,970) 

(25,803) 

(2,053,644) 

(25,803) 

(600,891) 

(7,741) 

(616,093) 

(7,741) 

19,065 
14 
(581,812) 

- 
- 
(7,741) 

19,065 
14 
(597,014) 

(1,788) 

- 

307,495 

583,600 
- 

7,741 
- 

289,519 
- 

68,797 
15,412 
591,341 
675,550 

- 
- 
7,741 
7,741 

68,797 
324,695 
297,260 
690,752 

- 
- 
(7,741) 

- 

7,741 
- 

- 
- 
7,741 
7,741 

Deferred Tax Liabilities (at 30%) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

7. 

CURRENT ASSETS - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash at bank and in hand 
Short-term deposits 
Cash and cash equivalents as shown in the balance 
sheet and the statement of cash flows 

647,395 
500,000 

220,994 
- 

557,595 
500,000 

220,994 
- 

1,147,395 

220,994 

1,057,595 

220,994 

Cash at bank and in hand earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. 

Short-term deposits are made for varying periods of between one day and three months depending on the immediate cash requirements of 
the Group, and earn interest at the respective short-term deposit rates. 

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8. 

CURRENT ASSETS - TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Government taxes receivable 
Provision for impairment (note (a)) 
Sundry receivables 

(a) Impaired receivables 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

54,340 
(51,372) 
7,547 
10,515 

- 
- 
2,168 
2,168 

2,968 
- 
5,765 
8,733 

- 
- 
2,168 
2,168 

As at 30 June 2008 the GTS receivable from the Group’s operations in Chile (tax similar to Australia’s GST), with a nominal value  of 
$51,372 (2007: Nil), has been provided for in full. The GTS may only be recoverable once the Group’s operations are producing revenue 
in Chile. There were no impaired receivables for the parent in 2008 or 2007. 

Movements in the provision for impairment of receivables are as follows: 

Balance at the beginning of the year 
Provision for impairment recognised during the year 

9. 

CURRENT ASSETS - OTHER 

Deferred capital raising costs 

10.  NON-CURRENT ASSETS – RECEIVABLES 

Loans to subsidiary 
Provision for impairment (note (a)) 

(a) Impaired receivables 

Consolidated 

2008 
$ 

- 
51,372 
51,372 

2007 
$ 

- 
- 
- 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

- 

- 
- 
- 

2007 
$ 

57,583 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

- 

57,583 

- 
- 
- 

482,315 
(482,315) 
- 

- 
- 
- 

As at 30 June 2008 the parent  entity’s loans to subsidiary with a nominal value of $482,315 (2007: Nil), had been provided for in full. 
Refer to note 21 for further information on the loans to subsidiary. 

Movements in the provision for impairment of receivables for the parent entity are as follows: 

Balance at the beginning of the year 
Provision for impairment recognised during the year 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

- 
482,315 
482,315 

2007 
$ 

- 
- 
- 

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Notes 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

11.  NON-CURRENT ASSETS – OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS 

Shares in subsidiary – at cost 
Provision for impairment (note (a)) 

22 

(a) Impaired investment 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

600,000 
(600,000) 
- 

- 
- 
- 

As at 30 June 2008 the investment  in subsidiary carried at cost by the parent entity, with a nominal value of $600,000 (2007: Nil), has 
been  provided  for  in  full.  An  impairment  assessment  is  undertaken  each  financial  year  by  examining  the  financial  position  of  the 
subsidiary  and  the  market  in  which  the  subsidiary  operates  to  determine  whether  there  is  objective  evidence  that  the  subsidiary  is 
impaired. When such objective evidence exists, the Company recognises an allowance for the impairment. 

Movements in the provision for impairment of investment are as follows: 

Balance at the beginning of the year 
Provision for impairment recognised during the year 

12.  NON-CURRENT ASSETS - PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Plant and equipment 

Cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net book amount 

Plant and equipment 

Opening net book amount 
Additions 
Depreciation charge 
Closing net book amount 

13.  CURRENT LIABILITIES - TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade payables 
Other payables and accruals 

14. 

ISSUED CAPITAL 

(a) Share capital 

Ordinary shares fully paid 

Total issued capital 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

- 
600,000 
600,000 

2007 
$ 

- 
- 
- 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

9,389 
(1,724) 
7,665 

1,063 
8,289 
(1,687) 
7,665 

1,100 
(37) 
1,063 

- 
1,100 
(37) 
1,063 

9,389 
(1,724) 
7,665 

1,063 
8,289 
(1,687) 
7,665 

1,100 
(37) 
1,063 

- 
1,100 
(37) 
1,063 

152,566 
22,754 
175,320 

56,005 
10,104 
66,109 

112,796 
22,245 
135,041 

56,005 
10,104 
66,109 

2008 

2007 

Notes 

Number of 
shares 

$ 

Number of 
shares 

$ 

  14(b), 14(d) 

23,000,010 

2,954,849 

8,000,010 

241,502 

23,000,010 

2,954,849 

8,000,010 

241,502 

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14. 

ISSUED CAPITAL (cont’d) 

(b) Movements in ordinary share capital 

Beginning of the financial year 
Issued during the year: 
(cid:1)  Issued for cash at IPO at 20 cents per share 
(cid:1)  Issued for cash at incorporation at 20 cents per share 
(cid:1)  Issued for cash at 0.1 cent per share 
(cid:1)  Issued for cash at 1 cent per share 
(cid:1)  Issued for cash at 5 cents per share 
(cid:1)  Issued for cash at 10 cents per share 
Less: Transaction costs 
End of the financial year 

(c) Movements in options on issue 

Beginning of the financial year 
Issued during the year: 
(cid:1)  Exercisable at 20 cents, on or before 28 Feb 2013 
(cid:1)  Exercisable at 20 cents, on or before 15 May 2012 
End of the financial year 

2008 

2007 

Number of 
shares 

$ 

Number of 
shares 

$ 

8,000,010 

241,502 

- 

- 

15,000,000 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
23,000,010 

3,000,000 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
(286,653) 
2,954,849 

- 
10 
3,750,000 
1,525,000 
1,000,000 
1,725,000 
- 
8,000,010 

- 
2 
3,750 
15,250 
50,000 
172,500 
- 
241,502 

Number of options 
2007 
2008 

9,250,000 

- 

500,000 
- 
9,750,000 

- 
9,250,000 
9,250,000 

(d) Ordinary shares 
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the company in proportion to the number 
of and amounts paid on the shares held. 

On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll 
each share is entitled to one vote. 

(e) Capital risk management 
The Group’s and  the parent  entity’s objectives when managing capital  are to  safeguard  their  ability  to continue  as a going concern,  so 
that they may continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. 

Due to the nature of the Group’s activities, being mineral exploration, the Group does not have ready access to credit facilities, with the 
primary  source  of  funding  being  equity  raisings.  Therefore,  the  focus  of  the  Group’s  capital  risk  management  is  the  current  working 
capital position against the requirements of the Group to meet exploration programmes and corporate overheads. The Group’s strategy is 
to  ensure  appropriate  liquidity  is  maintained  to  meet  anticipated  operating  requirements,  with  a  view  to  initiating  appropriate  capital 
raisings as required. The working capital position of the Group and the parent entity at 30 June 2008 and 30 June 2007 is as follows: 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

1,147,395 
10,515 
(175,320) 
982,590 

2007 
$ 

220,994 
2,168 
(66,109) 
157,053 

2008 
$ 

1,057,595 
8,733 
(135,041) 
931,287 

2007 
$ 

220,994 
2,168 
(66,109) 
157,053 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Trade and other payables 
Working capital position 

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15.  RESERVES AND ACCUMULATED LOSSES 

(a) Reserves 
Foreign currency translation reserve 
Share-based payments reserve 

Movements: 

Foreign currency translation reserve 
Balance at beginning of year 
Currency translation differences arising during the year   
Balance at end of year 

Share-based payments reserve 
Balance at beginning of year 
Options issued to employees and contractors 
Balance at end of year 

(b) Accumulated losses 
Balance at beginning of year 
Net loss for the year 
Balance at end of year 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

629 
63,550 
64,179 

- 
629 
629 

- 
63,550 
63,550 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
63,550 
63,550 

- 
- 
- 

- 
63,550 
63,550 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

(25,803) 
(2,002,970) 
(2,028,773) 

- 
(25,803) 
(25,803) 

(25,803) 
(2,053,644) 
(2,079,447) 

- 
(25,803) 
(25,803) 

(c) Nature and purpose of reserves 
(i) Foreign currency translation reserve 
Exchange  differences  arising  on  translation  of  the  foreign  controlled  entities  are  taken  to  the  foreign  currency  translation  reserve,  as 
described in note 1(d). The reserve is recognised in profit and loss when the net investment is disposed of. 

(ii) Share-based payments reserve 
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued. 

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16.  DIVIDENDS 

No dividends were paid during the financial year.  No recommendation for payment of dividends has been made. 

17.  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES 

(a) Key management personnel compensation 

Short-term benefits 
Post employment benefits 
Other long-term benefits 
Termination benefits 
Share-based payments 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

229,519 
17,142 
- 
- 
- 
246,661 

2007 
$ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2008 
$ 

229,519 
17,142 
- 
- 
- 
246,661 

2007 
$ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

The  Company  has  taken  advantage  of  the  relief  provided  by  AASB  2008-4  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standard  –  Key 
Management  Personnel  Disclosures  by  Disclosing  Entities  and  has  transferred  the  detailed  remuneration  disclosures  to  the  directors’ 
report. The relevant information can be found in sections A-C of the remuneration report on pages 5 and 6. 

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17.  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES (cont’d) 

(b) Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel  
(i) Options provided as remuneration and shares issued on exercise of such options 
Details of options provided as remuneration and shares issued on the exercise of such options, together with terms and conditions of the 
options, can be found in section D of the remuneration report on page 6. 

(ii) Option holdings  
The numbers of options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director of Genesis Minerals Limited 
and other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below: 

2008 

Balance at 
start of the 
year 

Granted as 

compensation  Exercised 

Other 
changes 

Balance at 
end of the 
year 

Vested and 
exercisable 

Unvested 

Directors of Genesis Minerals Limited 

Michael Haynes 
Michael Fowler 
Graeme Smith 

2007 

- 
5,000,000 
500,000 

Balance at 
start of the 
year 

Directors of Genesis Minerals Limited 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

1,000,000 
- 
- 

1,000,000 
5,000,000 
500,000 

1,000,000 
5,000,000 
500,000 

- 
- 
- 

Granted as 

compensation  Exercised 

Other 
changes 

Balance at 
end of the 
year 

Vested and 
exercisable 

Unvested 

Michael Fowler 
Graeme Smith 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

5,000,000 
500,000 

5,000,000 
500,000 

5,000,000 
500,000 

- 
- 

All vested options are exercisable at the end of the year. 

(iii)  Share holdings 
The  numbers  of  shares  in  the  company  held  during  the  financial  year  by  each  director  of  Genesis  Minerals  Limited  and  other  key 
management personnel of the Company, including their personally related parties, are set out below. There were no shares granted during 
the reporting period as compensation. 

2008 

Directors of Genesis Minerals Limited 

Ordinary shares 
Michael Haynes 
Michael Fowler 
Graeme Smith 

2007 

Directors of Genesis Minerals Limited 

Ordinary shares 
Michael Fowler 
Graeme Smith 

(c) Loans to key management personnel 
There were no loans to key management personnel during the year. 

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Received 
during the 
year on the 
exercise of 
options 

Balance at 
start of the 
year 

Other 
changes 
during the 
year 

Balance at 
end of the 
year 

- 
2,000,000 
50,000 

- 
- 
- 

660,000 
- 
10,000 

660,000 
2,000,000 
60,000 

Received 
during the 
year on the 
exercise of 
options 

Balance at 
start of the 
year 

Other 
changes 
during the 
year 

Balance at 
end of the 
year 

- 
- 

- 
- 

2,000,000 
50,000 

2,000,000 
50,000 

 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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18.  REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related practices and 
non-related audit firms: 
(a) Audit services  
Bentleys - audit of financial reports 
Non-Bentleys audit firm for the audit or review of 
financial reports of any entity in the Group 
Total remuneration for audit services 

4,217 
25,217 

- 
21,000 

- 
7,500 

- 
7,500 

21,000 

21,000 

7,500 

7,500 

(b) Non-audit services 
Bentleys – independent accountants report 
Total remuneration for other services 

19.  CONTINGENCIES 

- 
- 

7,000 
7,000 

- 
- 

7,000 
7,000 

There are no material contingent liabilities or contingent assets of the Company at balance date. 

20.  COMMITMENTS 

(a) Exploration commitments 
The Company has certain commitments to meet minimum expenditure requirements on the mineral exploration assets it has  an interest 
in. Outstanding exploration commitments are as follows: 

within one year 
later than one year but not later than five years 

376,000 
489,000 
865,000 

125,000 
- 
125,000 

376,000 
489,000 
865,000 

125,000 
- 
125,000 

(b) Remuneration commitments 
Amounts disclosed as remuneration commitments include commitments arising from the service contracts of key management personnel 
referred  to  in  section  C  of  the  remuneration  report  on  page  6  that  are  not  recognised  as  liabilities  and  are  not  included  in  the  key 
management personnel compensation. 

within one year 
later than one year but not later than five years 

44,000 
- 
44,000 

- 
- 
- 

44,000 
- 
44,000 

- 
- 
- 

21.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

(a) Parent entity 
The ultimate parent entity within the Group is Genesis Minerals Limited. 

(b) Subsidiaries 
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 22. 

(c) Key management personnel  
Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 17. 

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21.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (cont’d) 

(d) Loans to related parties 
Loans to subsidiary 

Beginning of the year 
Loans advanced 
Loan repayments received 
Provision for impairment 
End of year 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
482,315 
- 
(482,315) 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Genesis Minerals Limited has provided an unsecured, interest  free loan to its wholly owned subsidiary, Genesis Minerals (Chile) S.A.. 
An  impairment  assessment  is  undertaken  each  financial  year  by  examining  the  financial  position  of  the  subsidiary  and  the  market  in 
which  the  subsidiary  operates  to  determine  whether  there  is  objective  evidence  that  the  subsidiary  is  impaired.  When  such  objective 
evidence exists, the Company recognises an allowance for the impairment loss. 

22.  SUBSIDIARIES 

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

Country of Incorporation 

Equity Holding(1) 

Class of Shares 

Genesis Minerals (Chile) S.A.(2) 

Chile 

Ordinary 

(1)  The proportion of ownership interest is equal to the proportion of voting power held. 

2008 
% 
100 

2007 
% 

- 

(2)  Genesis  Minerals  (Chile)  S.A.  was  incorporated  in  Chile  on  21  April  2008  with  Genesis  Minerals  Limited  the  sole  beneficial 

shareholder. A total of $600,000 in equity has been contributed by the parent entity. 

23. 

INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES 

Trainor Project 

The Company and Quadiro Resources Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Dominion Mining Limited, are parties to a farmin and joint venture letter 
agreement dated 11 May 2007 whereby the Company may earn up to 70% interest in exploration licences 69/1699, 69/1930, 69/2058 and 
69/2060 (“Trainor Tenements”). To earn 51% the Company must spend a total of $1,500,000 on the Trainor Tenements by 1 June 2009 
whereupon a joint venture will be formed and Quadiro may elect to contribute in accordance with its 49% interest. If Quadiro does not 
elect to contribute, the Company may spend a further $1,000,000 by 1 June 2011 to earn a further 19%. 

24.  EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE 

On  17  September  2008,  the  Company  raised  $690,000  from  the  issue  of  3,450,000  ordinary  shares  from  sophisticated  investors  and 
clients of Argonaut Securities Limited. 

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect 
the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in future financial years. 

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Notes to the Financial Statements continued

Genesis Minerals Limited 

Notes to the Financial Statements continued 

Annual Report 2008

30 JUNE 2008 

25.  CASH FLOW STATEMENT 

Reconciliation of net loss after income tax to net cash 
outflow from operating activities 
Net loss for the year 
Non-Cash Items 
Depreciation of non-current assets 
Share based payments expense 
Net exchange differences 
Impairment expense 
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of 
effects from purchase of controlled entities 
(Increase) in trade and other receivables 
Increase in trade and other payables 
Net cash outflow from operating activities 

26.  LOSS PER SHARE 

(a)  Reconciliation  of  earnings  used  in  calculating 
loss per share 
Loss attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the 
Company used in calculating basic and diluted loss per 
share 

(b) Weighted average number of shares used as the 
denominator 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as 
the denominator in calculating basic and diluted loss 
per share 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

(2,002,970) 

(25,803) 

(2,053,644) 

(25,803) 

1,687 
63,550 
629 
- 

37 
- 
- 
- 

1,687 
63,550 
- 
1,082,315 

37 
- 
- 
- 

(8,347) 
151,375 
(1,794,076) 

(2,168) 
23,945 
(3,989) 

(6,565) 
107,160 
(805,497) 

(2,168) 
23,945 
(3,989) 

Consolidated 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

(2,002,970) 

(25,803) 

Number of 
shares 

Number of 
shares 

21,770,502 

4,906,677 

(c) Information on the classification of options 
As  the  Group  has  made  a  loss  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2008,  all  options  on  issue  are  considered  antidilutive  and  have  not  been 
included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. These options could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future. 

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Annual Report 2008

Genesis Minerals Limited 

Notes to the Financial Statements continued

Notes to the Financial Statements continued 

30 JUNE 2008 

27.    SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS 

Employees and contractors options 
The  Group  provides  benefits  to  employees  (including  directors)  and  contractors  of  the  Group  in  the  form  of  share-based  payment 
transactions,  whereby  options  to  acquire  ordinary  shares  are  issued  as  an  incentive  to  improve  employee  and  shareholder  goal 
congruence. The exercise price of the options granted is 20 cents with an expiry date of 28 February 2013. 

Options granted carry no dividend or voting rights. When exercisable, each option is convertible into one ordinary share of the Company 
with full dividend and voting rights. 

Set out below are summaries of the options granted: 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year 
Granted  
Forfeited/cancelled 
Exercised  
Expired  
Outstanding at year-end  
Exercisable at year-end  

Consolidated and Parent Entity 

2008 

2007 

Weighted 
average 
exercise price 
cents 

Number of 
options 

Weighted 
average 
exercise price 
cents 

- 
20.0 
- 
- 
- 
20.0 
20.0 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Number of 
options 

- 
500,000 
- 
- 
- 
500,000 
500,000 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of share options outstanding at the end of the financial year was 3.58 years (2007: N/A), 
with an exercise price of 20 cents. 

Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions 
The weighted average fair value of the options granted during the year was 12.7 cents (2007: N/A). The price was calculated by using the 
Black-Scholes European Option Pricing Model applying the following inputs: 

Weighted average exercise price (cents) 
Weighted average life of the option (years) 
Weighted average underlying share price (cents) 
Expected share price volatility 
Risk free interest rate 

2008 

20.0 
4.05 
24.0 
50% 
7% 

2007 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Historical volatility has been used as the basis for determining expected share price volatility as it assumed that this is indicative of future 
trends, which may not eventuate.  

The life of the options is based on historical exercise patterns, which may not eventuate in the future. 

Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year were as follows: 

Options issued to employees and contractors 

Consolidated 

Parent Entity 

2008 
$ 

63,550 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

- 

63,550 

- 

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Directors' Declaration 

Genesis Minerals Limited 

Annual Report 2008

In the directors’ opinion: 
(a) 

the financial statements and notes set out on pages 13 to 35 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 
(i) 

complying  with  Accounting  Standards,  the Corporations  Regulations  2001  and  other  mandatory  professional  reporting 
requirements; and 
giving  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  company’s  financial  position  as  at  30  June  2008  and  of  it’s  performance  for  the 
financial year ended on that date; and 

(ii) 

(b) 

(c) 

subject  to the matter at note 1(a), there are reasonable grounds  to  believe  that the company will be able  to pay its debts as  and 
when they become due and payable; and 
the  remuneration  disclosures  set  out  on  pages  5  and  6  of  the  directors’  report  comply  with  Accounting  Standards  AASB  124 
Related Party Disclosures and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

The directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 295A of the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

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

Michael Fowler 
Managing Director 

Perth, 30 September 2008 

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Annual Report 2008

Genesis Minerals Limited 

ASX Additional Information  

Additional  information  required  by  Australian  Stock  Exchange  Ltd  and  not  shown  elsewhere  in  this  report  is  as  follows.    The 
information is current as at 25 September 2008.  

(a)  Distribution of equity securities 
Analysis of numbers of equity security holders by size of holding: 

1 
1,001 
5,001 
10,001 
100,001 

- 
- 
- 
- 

1,000 
5,000 
10,000 
100,000 
and over 

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of shares are: 

Ordinary shares 
Number of holders  Number of shares 

1 
19 
81 
232 
35 

368 

2 

10 
69,886 
804,892 
8,642,594 
16,932,628 

26,450,010 

1,210 

(b) Escrowed Securities (2 August 2009) 
Ordinary fully paid shares -   4,725,000  

Options – 9,250,000 ($0.20, expiry date 15May 2012)  

(c)  Twenty largest shareholders 
The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted ordinary shares are: 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Mr Michael John Fowler & Mrs Fiona Lee Dixon Fowler 

Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Ltd 

Dgali Investments Pty Ltd 

Argonaut Investment 

Mr Henry Wieckecki 

Geotech International Pty Ltd 

Mr Bradley George Bolin 

Mr Michael  Ashforth 

Bullseye Geoservices Pty Ltd (M Haynes) 

10 

Ms Natalie  Garbutt-Wilkins 

11  Wersman Nominees Pty Ltd 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

Matrix Nominees Pty Ltd 

Mr David Harper 

Mr Darren  Gordon 

M Ivey Pty Ltd 

Mr Mark Paterniti 

Mr Anthony Paterniti & Mrs Barbara Ann Paterniti 

Halson Corporation Pty Ltd 

Stateline Investments Pty Ltd 

Blackview Pty Ltd 

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Listed ordinary shares 

Number of shares 

Percentage of 
ordinary shares 

2,000,000 

1,570,000 

1,183,850 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

750,000 

580,780 

790,000 

620,000 

500,000 

400,000 

400,000 

385,000 

350,000 

330,000 

325,000 

288,000 

263,661 

250,000 

205,000 

7.57% 

5.94% 

4.48% 

3.78% 

3.78% 

2.84% 

2.20% 

2.99% 

2.34% 

1.89% 

1.51% 

1.51% 

1.46% 

1.32% 

1.25% 

1.23% 

1.09% 

1.00% 

0.95% 

0.78% 

13,191,291 

49.91% 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASX Additional Information continued
ASX Additional Information  

Genesis Minerals Limited 

Annual Report 2008

(d)  Substantial shareholders 
The names of substantial  shareholders who have notified the Company in accordance with section 671B of the Corporations Act 2001 
are: 

Mr Michael John Fowler & Mrs Fiona Lee Dixon Fowler 

Argonaut Limited 

(e)  Voting rights 
All ordinary shares (whether fully paid or not) carry one vote per share without restriction. 

Number of Shares 

2,000,000 

1,175,000 

(f)  Schedule of interests in mining tenements 
Location 

Trainor, Western Australia 

Trainor, Western Australia 

Trainor, Western Australia 

Trainor, Western Australia 

Mundong Well, Western Australia 

Merceditas Project, Chile 

Merceditas Project, Chile 

Merceditas Project, Chile 

Merceditas Project, Chile 

Merceditas Project, Chile 

Merceditas Project, Chile 

Merceditas Project, Chile 

Merceditas Project, Chile 

Merceditas Project, Chile 

Merceditas Project, Chile 

Tenement 

Percentage held / earning 

E69/2060 

E69/2058 

E69/1930 

E69/1699 

E08/1690 

La Manga One 

La Manga Two 

La Manga Three 

La Manga Four 

La Manga Five 

La Manga Six 

Chivato Eleven 

San Manuel 

Renacer 

Escondida 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

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