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ASX Announcement 

10 March 2021 

Company Announcements Platform 
ASX Limited 
20 Bridge Street 
SYDNEY  NSW  2000 

Dear Sir/Madam, 

Gold Road Resources 2020 Annual Report 

Gold Road today announced its results for the full year ended 31 December 2020.  Attached is the 
2020 Annual Report including: 

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Directors’ Report

Remuneration Report

2020 Financial Report

Yours faithfully 
Gold Road Resources Limited 

Hayden Bartrop 
Company Secretary 

ASX Code GOR 

ABN 13 109 289 527 

COMPANY DIRECTORS 

Tim Netscher 
Chairman 

Duncan Gibbs 
Managing Director & CEO 

Justin Osborne 
Executive Director, 
Discovery & Growth 

Brian Levet 
Non-Executive Director 

Sharon Warburton 
Non-Executive Director 

Maree Arnason 
Non-Executive Director 

Hayden Bartrop 
Company Secretary 

CONTACT DETAILS 

Principal & Registered Office 
Level 2, 26 Colin St 
West Perth WA 6005 

www.goldroad.com.au 
perth@goldroad.com.au 

T +61 8 9200 1600 
F +61 8 6169 0784 

For further information, please visit www.goldroad.com.au or contact: 
Gold Road Resources 
Duncan Gibbs 
Managing Director & CEO 

Media Enquiries 
Peter Klinger 

pklinger@canningspurple.com.au 

Duncan Hughes 
Manager – Corporate Development & Investor Relations 

Tel: +61 8 9200 1600 

Cannings Purple 

Tel: +61 411 251 540 

Annual Report

2020

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Contents 

Gold Road 2020 Snapshot

Chairman’s Letter

Managing Director’s Report

Governance

Annual Sustainability Reporting

Review of Operations

Financial Report

Directors’ Report

Remuneration Report (Audited)

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

Consolidated Financial Statements

Directors’ Declaration

Independent Auditor’s Report

Shareholder Information

Corporate Directory

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Gold Road’s Vision:

To discover and 
unlock world  
class gold assets

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Our Core Values

We work as  
one team

We innovate  
to improve

We care for the 
wellbeing of all

We act with integrity

We deliver

Golden Commitments

Plan, Schedule & 
Communicate 

Be Inclusive

Develop & 
Follow 
Procedures

Speak Up

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Gold Road 
2020 Snapshot
Diversity

Safety

LTIFR

4.73

TRIFR

37.9

30%

Female 
Employees

30.4% females

males

7.2% females  
in leadership

males in 
leadership

Total Employees 69

Environment

Compliant with all 
environmental licences 
and approvals 

Governance

Compliant with all 
governmental licencing 
and approvals

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Renewable  
EnergyYamarna Solar Energy 
Reducing carbon  
emissions
equivalent to 

hot air balloons a year 

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Financials
Free Cash Flow

Net Cash

$105

NPAT 

M

$126

EPS

M

M

$81

Revenue

(basic)

9.19

EBITDA

cents

$295

(from Ordinary Activities)

M

$171

M

Operations
Produced

(Gold Road Attributable)

AISC

129,087oz

$1,273

(per attributable ounce)

Mineral Resource

Ore Reserves

4.53 

Moz

1.74

Moz

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Annual ReportChairman’s Letter 

Visitors from the 
Cosmo Newberry 
Community 

Dear Shareholder, 

It is my great privilege to present this Annual Report  
to you following an unprecedented year for Gold Road. 

Before I share with you some of your Company’s 
achievements this year, including Gruyere’s first  
12 month period of gold production that has enabled 
your Board to determine to pay a maiden dividend, let 
me touch on the pandemic that has swept the world. 

Like all companies and all sections of our society,  
Gold Road too was affected by COVID-19.  I would  
like to commend the collaborative work of industry, 
our employees, community, suppliers, and the Western 
Australian Government which enabled us to continue  
to operate through this challenging time.   

Most of the world’s mining jurisdictions have  
had to contend with hundreds, and in many cases 
thousands, of COVID-19 cases.  By comparison,  
the West Australian mining sector has registered  
a mere handful of cases, with no instances of  
mining community transmission.   

While the pandemic risks remain elevated and  
we continue to be cautious and vigilant, the West 
Australian mining sector can be immensely proud  
of this unparalleled world-leading performance.   

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It has been achieved by the industry working together 
in strong collaboration with the Western Australian 
Government under the umbrella of our various industry 
bodies, particularly the Chamber of Minerals and Energy 
of Western Australia, and relied on the considerable 
diligence and willingness of our fabulous workforce.  

Specifically at Gold Road, we responded with pace  
and determination to protect our staff and our 
community.  We modified FIFO rosters, implemented 
remote working arrangements for our Perth staff and 
changed travel and work practices for our exploration 
team.  We had to defer face-to-face engagements with 
investors and held a virtual AGM – much to our great 
disappointment as we place great value on the personal 
interactions with our shareholders.

As mentioned, the pandemic is not over, Gold Road 
remains highly vigilant.  However, you should take 
great comfort in the tremendous work done to date 
by Managing Director and CEO, Duncan Gibbs and 
his team to protect our Company and its people, 
incorporating the unequivocal buy-in across the entire 
organisation, while also continuing to grow Gold Road 
into a significant and sustainable mid-tier Australian 
gold producer. 

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“Despite the unprecedented global events of the 
past 12 months that supported a strong gold price, 
2020 was a successful year for Gold Road.”

In 2020, we completed our first full year of  
operations at our 50% owned Gruyere Gold Mine  
in Western Australia, a Tier 1 low-cost and long-life 
asset with current mine life in excess of 10 years.  
Annual production is expected to lift from 258,173 
ounces produced in 2020 to a sustainable 350,000 
ounces by 2023 (100%). 

Gruyere’s strong performance resulted in free cash  
flow of $105.51 million which bolstered Gold Road’s 
cash reserves and enabled the full repayment of the 
$130.4 million of total borrowings and to report  
a full year net profit after tax of $80.8 million. 

In September, your Board announced Gold Road’s 
policy to target an annual aggregate dividend payout  
of 15% to 30% of free cash flow, to be paid in two  
six-monthly instalments.  Dividends will be subject to 
Board discretion and Gold Road maintaining a minimum 
net cash balance of $100 million (after the payment of 
any dividend), calculated by reference to the free cash 
flow for that six-month period.

In line with the dividend policy, your Directors have 
determined to pay a maiden fully franked dividend  
of 1.5¢ per share, representing 17% of free cash  
flow for the six-month period July to December 2020. 

At this time, it is worth reflecting on Gold Road’s 
incredibly short journey from the discovery of Gruyere 
in 2013 to first gold poured less than two years ago to 
today, where we are a profitable, dividend-paying and 
socially responsible member of the S&P/ASX 200 index 
of Australia’s leading listed companies.

In line with Gold Road’s evolution, we are expanding 
our focus on best practices across the environment, 
social and governance (ESG) functions.  Gold Road will 
be publishing its first stand-alone Sustainability Report 
– Mapping the Future - and I encourage you to read this 
important document.

During the year we welcomed Maree Arnason  
to the Board as an Independent Non-executive  
Director.  Maree is a highly experienced and respected 
corporate leader.  She has already made a valuable 
contribution and is chairing Gold Road’s Risk and  
ESG Board Committee. 

1Free cash flow excludes movements in borrowings

Despite the unprecedented global events of the past  
12 months that supported a strong gold price, 2020  
was a successful year for Gold Road.  2020 saw the 
Company build and strengthen its business which has 
enabled Gold Road to launch into 2021 off a strong 
foundation with positive momentum. 

On behalf of the Board, I thank Duncan and the entire 
Gold Road team for their dedicated and sustained 
efforts.  I would also like to extend my personal thanks 
to my fellow board members for their support and sage 
advice during the year.

In conclusion, I wish retiring Gold Fields Managing 
Director and CEO, Nick Holland good health and  
every success in his future endeavours.  Nick played  
a leading role in establishing the Gruyere Joint Venture 
as a truly win-win relationship, allowing the participants, 
Gold Road and Gold Fields, to build on each other’s 
strengths.  I look forward to continuing this important 
relationship with Nick’s successor, Chris Griffith.  

I thank all Gold Road shareholders for your continued 
support of, and faith in, our Company. I hope to be  
able to catch up with many of you again at our 
forthcoming AGM.

Tim Netscher  
Non-executive 
Chairman 

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Report  

With a strong end to 2020, Gruyere’s full year 
production came in at 258,173 ounces (100%).   
Gold Road’s share, 129,087 ounces, was achieved  
at an AISC of A$1,273 per ounce, at the lower end  
of the revised cost guidance2 and only marginally  
higher than the initial guidance range provided  
in February 2020. 

Gold Road delivered free cash flow of $105.53 million  
for 2020 and a net profit after tax of $80.8 million.  
As at 31 December 2020, Gold Road had a cash  
and cash equivalents balance of $126.4 million  
and no debt following the repayment of borrowings  
in July 2020.  Owing to the strong cash flow generation 
from Gruyere, our balance sheet is in a strong position 
for a company that commenced the year with a newly 
built mine.

Turning to safety, the weighted average Lost Time  
Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) was 2.81 (Gruyere and 
Gold Road), with a Total Recordable Injury Frequency 
Rate (TRIFR) of 3.47 (Gruyere) and 37.9 (Gold Road).   
I am disappointed with our TRIFR, and although other 
safety metrics are showing improvement and the injuries 
were low severity, our performance is not acceptable.  
I am committed to working collaboratively with our 
contractors and employees to prevent all injuries  
in our workplaces.

In late 2020, the Gruyere JV signed contracts with  
APA Group to deliver a renewable energy hybrid 
microgrid as an expansion of the Electricity Supply 
Agreement.  The increased installed power generation 
capacity will reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 
16,000 t CO2-e per annum, with an approximate 5% 
reduction in power cost, compared to gas-fired engines.   
The renewable energy project will enable the process 
plant to operate reliably under all conditions and will 
support a targeted increase in processing capacity of  
up to 10 Mtpa.  The renewable energy project is  
a great win for the environment and shareholders.  

Gruyere successfully attained IS014001  
Environmental, ISO45001 Safety, and International 
Cyanide Management Code certifications in 2020.   
A commendable effort for an operation in the first  
full year of operation.

I am delighted to be reporting on a year of 
achievement at Gold Road. 

As the Chairman states in this Annual Report, Gold  
Road moved early and decisively in response to 
COVID-19 to ensure the health and wellbeing of  
all our staff, contractors, and our local communities.  
While COVID-19 was disruptive to our personnel with 
longer roster cycles, work from home arrangements, 
and juggling work with home schooling and parenting 
responsibilities, I am enormously grateful to our team 
for their dedication and commitment, which enabled  
us to continue to deliver against our goals.  While many 
businesses faced the challenges of redundancies and 
reduced employee working hours, we continued to 
produce and explore for gold, supporting our suppliers 
and local communities; and, in line with our strategy, 
seized the opportunity to build management and 
technical capability in Gold Road.  

Gruyere ramped up production in 2020 with the 
operation transitioning from predominantly oxide  
ore processing to milling harder fresh rock ore.   
The change from softer to harder ore processing, 
combined with the failure of components in the ball 
mill resulted in lower than anticipated production in 
the September quarter.  Gold Road immediately took 
the prudent path and revised annual guidance for 2020 
from 250,000 - 285,000 ounces to 250,000 - 270,000 
ounces (100%) and revised the all-in sustaining costs 
(AISC) range from between A$1,150 - A$1,250 per 
ounce to A$1,250 - A$1,350 per ounce2.

2ASX announcement dated 24 September 2020: Gruyere Production Update 
3Free cash flow excludes movements in borrowings 

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“At our Yamarna exploration facility we installed a solar 
farm and battery storage solution that now provides 70%  
of the daily power requirement, with reduced greenhouse 
gas emissions.”

Gruyere finished well in 2020; however, we  
see that there is still considerable potential  
at the operation.  In February 2021, we provided  
a comprehensive update to the market outlining  
2021 guidance, a 3-year outlook and the longer  
term opportunities we are pursuing at Gruyere4.  

The Gruyere JV is seeking to unlock the full potential  
of the process plant via several initiatives which aim 
to lift annual throughput to a targeted 10 Mtpa.  
Combined with an increase in mined grade as we 
develop higher grade pit stages, the 3-year outlook 
shows a 35% to 50% increase in annual gold production 
to a sustainable 350,000 ounces.  There is potential for 
significant growth in free cash flow with AISC maintained 
at low levels.

Through 2020 we have been considering an expansion 
of the open pit to exploit some of the 1.2 million ounce 
Indicated Mineral Resource located below the current 
open pit design.  Comprehensive metallurgical test-
work and geotechnical data has been collected.  With 
increased confidence in costs and productivities from  
a full year of operating, we anticipate studies, to enable 
reporting of an increased Ore Reserve, to be concluded 
in the second half of 2021.

Looking at longer term opportunities, we are  
in the early stages of considering the potential  
for underground mining below the Gruyere pit.   
A $5 million deep drilling programme has been 
committed for 2021 with the objective of establishing 
the potential scale of the Gruyere orebody at depth5.

We continue to look for shareholder wealth-generating 
opportunities led by our systematic exploration of the 
Yamarna Belt.  Most of our $26 million exploration 
budget in 2020 was spent at Yamarna, mainly in the 
Southern Project Area, though we continued to explore 
the Yandina Project in the south-west Yilgarn region  
of Western Australia.  The 2021 exploration budget  
of $27 million will continue to progress this systematic 
and targeted exploration approach, with the expectation 
that drilling will become progressively more focused  
as targets are delineated and refined.  

We will consider inorganic value accretive growth 
opportunities that are complementary to the low risk, 
high quality, long-life Gruyere asset.  We also recognise 
that quality assets are rare, and the purpose of any 
acquisition is not growth, it is to create shareholder 
wealth.  In that context, we have a team actively seeking 
and evaluating opportunities, but without a compulsion 
to transact.

Gold Road is committed to becoming an ESG leader in 
our sector.  I have already spoken about the renewable 
energy project at Gruyere.  At our Yamarna exploration 
facility we installed a solar farm and battery storage 
solution that now provides 70% of the daily power 
requirement, with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.   

We made significant improvements to our environmental 
practices and compliance to: reduce impacts on the 
natural environment; enhance our rehabilitation 
programme; protect heritage sites; reduce our 
dependence on community water supplies; enhance 
our safety performance and improve the health and 
wellbeing of our workforce.  Further information is 
detailed in our soon to be released Sustainability Report 
– Mapping the Future.

Gold Road’s strong performance in 2020 is a tribute 
to the efforts of all our people, contractors, and our 
Gruyere JV partner Gold Fields. I thank them sincerely.  

Thank you, too, to my leadership team for their efforts 
and dedication, and to the Chairman and the Board for 
their continued support of our strategy.

Duncan Gibbs, 
Managing Director 
and CEO  

4ASX announcement dated 16 February 2021: Gruyere 3 Year Plan, 2021 Guidance and Growth Strategy 
5ASX announcement dated 16 February 2021: Gold Road Updates Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statements

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Governance 

Gruyere  
Stage 1 Pit
Mine Geologists 
mapping ore face

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Annual ReportRight 
Corporate Governance 
Framework

Overview 

The Directors of Gold Road support the 
establishment and on-going development 
of good corporate governance for the 
Company.  The Board believes that  
high standards of governance create  
a corporate culture that values integrity 
and ethical behaviour.

Gold Road has adopted systems of control 
and accountability as the basis for the 
administration of corporate governance, 
this is illustrated in Gold Road’s Corporate 
Governance Framework.  

Governance

Social

Environment

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Gold Road Board

Board Charter

Company Constitution

Continuous Disclosure Policy

Corporate Code of Conduct

Corporate Governance Statement 31 December 2020 

Director Related Entities Policy

Securities Trading Policy

Shareholder Communications Policy

Audit Committee 

Audit & Risk Committee Charter

Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy

External Auditor and Rotation of Audit Engagement Partners

Standard Terms & Conditions

Supplier Code of Conduct

Tax Contribution and Governance Report

Whistleblower Policy

Risk & ESG Committee

Risk and ESG Committee Charter

Community Management Committee Charter (Gruyere JV)

Diversity & Inclusion Policy

Environmental Policy

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Human Rights Policy

Privacy Statement

Risk Management Policy

Nomination Committee

Nomination Committee Charter

Selection and Appointment of New Directors Policy & Procedure

Remuneration Committee

Remuneration Committee Charter

Remuneration Policy

Growth & Development Committee

Growth & Development Committee Charter

x

x

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Governance

The policies and procedures within these 
systems of control and accountability are 
summarised in the Corporate Governance 
Policy Structure.  The Board is committed  
to ensuring these policies and procedures 
are enacted with openness and integrity, 
with the intent of providing a strong 
framework and practical means for 
ensuring good governance outcomes which 
meet the expectations of stakeholders.

Left 
Corporate Governance 
Policies Structure

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Annual ReportGovernance

Gold Road Board of Directors 
and Company Secretary

Gold Road Board

Audit  
Committee

Risk & ESG  
Committee

Nomination
Committee

Remuneration  
Committee

Growth &  
Development 
Committee 

Chair

Chair

Tim Netscher
(Independent)

Sharon Warburton
(Independent)

Brian Levet
(Independent)

Maree Arnason
(Independent)

Duncan Gibbs
(Executive)

Justin Osborne
(Executive)

Chair

Chair

Chair

Chair

Above Table 
Board and Board  
Committees Memberships

= member

ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations 

Gold Road supports the intent of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations.   
In 2020, Gold Road reported to the 4th Edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and 
Recommendations for the full year.  Gold Road complies with all of the principles and recommendations, except  
in relation to setting a measurable objective for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board to have  
not less than 30% of its directors of each gender within a specified period.  While not setting a formal measurable 
board gender objective, Gold Road met this criterion in June 2020.  

Governance changes  

The Board have implemented policies and practices  
that are considered appropriate for the Company given 
its current size and complexity.  The Board’s process 
and practice is to review all corporate governance policy 
documents throughout the year.  In 2020, we published 
our Human Rights Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct 
and updated the Securities Trading, Risk Management, 
and Health, Safety and Wellbeing policies. 

Copies of current corporate policies, including the  
2020 Corporate Governance Statement, are available 
on the Gold Road website goldroad.com.au.

The Board undertakes a skills assessment annually  
to ensure that the Board has the skills to meet the 
current and evolving needs of the Company.  The   
2020 Board skills assessment acknowledged the desire 
to enhance the Board skills in the risk, corporate and 
ESG areas.  Ms Arnason was identified as having the 
relevant experience and expertise.  

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With the appointment of Ms Arnason, the Board 
increased its membership to six, including four 
independent Non-executive Directors.

The Board also undertook a review and restructure  
of its Committees to reflect the evolving needs of  
the Company and draw on the experience and  
expertise of the expanded Board.  This resulted in  
the establishment of a new Risk and ESG Committee 
under the chairmanship of Ms Arnason.  Non-financial 
risk was moved from the Audit and Risk Committee to 
the Risk and ESG Committee.  The Audit Committee  
now only considers financial risk matters when  
reviewing risk.  The Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee has been split into separate committees  
in line with good corporate governance practice.   
Board Committee memberships have been revised  
and enhanced to better reflect the skills and  
experience of the relevant directors.

Annual ReportBoard Tenure & Diversity

Tenure

17%

<2 years

50%

2-4 years

33%

4-7 years

Gender
females
males

67%

Age

50-59
60-69

70-79

Governance

33%

66%

17%

17%

Tax Risk Governance Framework

Modern Slavery Statement 

Gold Road has an established Tax Risk Governance 
Framework which includes a Tax Compliance Policy  
to identify tax risks (actual and potential).  A risk 
register is maintained for each tax risk which is  
reported to the Audit Committee, and reputable 
external tax consultants are engaged to provide tax 
advice to maintain compliance with taxation regulation.

Internal Control and Assurance Framework 

Gold Road has an internal audit function to provide 
independent assurance that risk management, 
governance and internal control processes within  
Gold Road are operating effectively.  The internal  
audit function is performed by an independent external 
service provider who report their findings directly to the 
Audit Committee.  A rolling four year internal audit plan 
has been implemented, which is reassessed annually,  
to ensure that key control processes across the  
business are tested.

reports received  
of any serious 
breaches of Gold 
Road’s policies

Zero

The Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) requires 
large organisations to lodge annual statements which 
explain what those businesses are doing to assess and 
address risks of modern slavery in its operations and 
supply chains.  The Act is designed (amongst other 
things) to increase business awareness of modern 
slavery risks and improve transparency across global 
supply chains.  As Gold Road reports on a calendar  
year basis, Gold Road will publish its inaugural  
Modern Slavery Statement prior to 30 June 2021. 

In 2020, the key actions taken by Gold Road to 
assess and address risks of modern slavery were the 
introduction and implementation of the Human Rights 
Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct, updating Standard 
Terms and Conditions, and assessing the risk of major 
suppliers (including the completion of a Modern Slavery 
Self-Assessment Questionnaire by our major suppliers).  
Until the release of the Modern Slavery Statement, 
information on Gold Road’s approach to Modern  
Slavery can be found on Gold Road’s website at  
goldroad.com.au.

Serious Misconduct Reports 

In 2020, there were no reports received of any  
serious breaches of Gold Road’s policies.  In particular 
there were no matters reported or referred under the 
Corporate Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Policy or 
the Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy.  Gold Road has 
engaged BDO Advisory (WA) Pty Ltd as its independent 
and confidential reporting agency, under the 
Whistleblower Policy.  There were no matters  
referred to them in 2020.

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Annual ReportGovernance

Managing Risk 

Gold Road views sound risk management systems as integral to the 
Company’s long-term sustainability.  We are committed to continually 
improving how we identify, assess and mitigate risk.  The Board and 
management work collaboratively to ensure that enterprise risk is 
aligned with the Company strategy and the Board ensures that the 
Company’s risk appetite is set appropriately to minimise risk and 
maximise opportunity.

In 2020, the Company enhanced its enterprise risk 
management framework and system by implementing 
the following improvements:

•  Creation of a Risk and ESG Board Committee

•  Consolidation of Company risk matrices to ensure 

they are embedded into the business

• 

Implementation of an enterprise risk management 
application

Gold Road’s risk register ranks risks across the business 
on likelihood, severity of consequences and risk 
velocity.  Our current risk categories include Strategic 
Direction, Financial, People and Culture, Health, Safety 
and Wellbeing, Environment, Social/Cultural Heritage, 
Legal and Compliance, and Reputation.  From 2021 we 
will be expanding our risk categories to include Climate 
Change.  Each risk is assigned a Risk Owner  
(at management level) with the risk controls 
documented using one system.  Regular reviews and 
verifications are undertaken by management and the 
Board to ensure that risks are effectively managed, and 
the risk management system is operating as intended.

Material Risks 

The Company, through its normal business management 
and the development of its strategy, is exposed to 
different types of risks that could adversely affect the 
Company’s financial position, prospects or reputation.

The highest ranked residual business risks are 
continually monitored by the Risk and ESG Committee 
with financial risks monitored by the Audit Committee 
and reviewed by the Board.  The Board is engaged on 
emerging and common risks impacting the resources 
industry, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate 
change, cultural heritage, and cyber security.

Government Regulation 

Gold Road’s current and future activities are subject 
to various laws and statutory regulations governing 
all aspects of the business including development, 
production and exploration, taxes, royalty payments, 
labour relations, occupational health and safety,  
land use, water use, the protection of the environment, 
Native Title and cultural heritage, and to obtaining and 
maintaining the necessary titles, authorisations, permits 
and licences.  No assurance can be given that new 
laws, rules and regulations will not be enacted or that 
existing laws, rules and regulations will not be applied 
in a manner which could have an adverse effect on the 
Company’s financial position and results of operations.  
Failure to comply with, or any such amendments 
to, current laws, regulations and permits governing 
operations and activities of mining, exploration 
and development projects, or more stringent 
implementation thereof, could have a material adverse 
impact on the Company’s result of operations, financial 
condition and prospects.  

Market Risk  

Gold Road may be adversely affected by fluctuations  
in the Australian dollar gold price.  As a means  
of protecting against the downside risk of a falling  
gold price we may use Australian dollar denominated 
gold forward sales contracts and put options on a 
measured proportion of future gold sales.  This, along 
with ongoing monitoring and analysis of commodity  
and currency markets, downside scenario analysis,  
and contingency planning, ensures we are able to 
adequately manage operating margins and cash flows  
as a going concern in a low gold price environment.   
If the spot gold price rises above the price of gold 
forward sales contracts, this will result in lower future 
revenues than if the gold was sold at spot prices.   

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“We are committed to the development of sustainable operations, listening to, and working with 
our local communities and broader stakeholders to ensure our continued ability to operate.”

Stakeholder Expectations

Operational Performance 

Gold Road acknowledges its stakeholders increased 
expectations to open and transparent information and 
engagement.  The Company recognises climate change 
as a serious challenge to society and the environment, 
and for its potential to impact on our industry and 
business activity.  

A failure to address stakeholder expectations, meet 
our commitments or comply with our statutory 
and contractual obligations may result in a loss 
of stakeholder and community support.  Further 
consequences may result in reputational damage,  
inhibit our ability to obtain relevant approvals and 
permits or reduce access to capital markets.

We are actively committed to the development  
of sustainable operations, listening to, and working  
with our local communities and broader stakeholders  
to ensure our continued ability to operate.   
Accordingly, we proactively focus on achieving 
outcomes that support our strategy, including the 
delivery of sustainable and long-term benefits to 
our stakeholders.  This is demonstrated through our 
extensive consultation with the Traditional Owners that 
resulted in the Gruyere Native Title agreement which 
delivers benefits to all parties.

Health, Safety and  
Environmental Events 

We recognise the importance of maintaining a strategic, 
operational, and tactical focus on health, safety and 
environment to ensure that we do not harm our people 
or the environment in which we work.  A sustainable 
value-based health, safety and environmental culture is 
core to Gold Road and extends to the Gruyere JV where 
we value alignment with our JV partner on the desired 
health, safety and environmental performance of the 
Gruyere operations.  We are committed to continual 
improvement in relation to the management of our 
health, safety and environment and its performance. 

From a health and safety perspective, the key identified 
operational risks are mental health impacts, light and 
heavy vehicle interactions, aviation operations, working 
at heights, working in confined spaces, entanglement 
and crushing, explosives, hazardous and dangerous 
substances, uncontrolled release of energy, fall of 
ground, lifting operations and remote work.   

From an environmental perspective the key identified 
operational risks are containment of tailings, impacts  
to biodiversity, saline water and hydrocarbon spills,  
and unplanned emissions.

The Gruyere JV is the key contributor to ongoing  
cash flow and the Company could be adversely  
impacted if the Gruyere operation does not deliver 
expected outcomes.  

Key factors that may impact production and cost 
performance include: uncertainty in the resource  
tonnes and grade; the performance of contractors  
and suppliers; damage to, or, the performance of 
critical infrastructure; supply chain disruptions; cyber 
security; labour supply; and poor labour relations.  
Damage to, or, the performance of the processing 
facility, power supply and other critical supporting 
infrastructure may be negatively impacted by  
premature equipment failures, maintenance practices, 
fire, and force majeure events.  Risk management  
controls include resource estimation and reconciliation 
practices; engaging with contractors and suppliers; 
maintaining critical spares; adequate reagent and 
consumable inventories; fire and flood prevention; 
emergency response capabilities and maintaining an 
engaged workforce.  Audits and inspections validate  
the effectiveness of risk management.

Gold Road maintains a strong oversight of the Gruyere 
operation, which is managed by Gold Fields.  Under 
the JV agreement Gold Fields is required to follow 
the terms of the agreement to effect specific actions.  
Technical, Community and Management Committees, 
representing both JV parties are provided with 
management reports and meet regularly.   
Key decisions (e.g. annual business, life of mine 
plans, material contract and capital decisions) require 
the approval of both JV parties via the Management 
Committee.  There is a strong emphasis on integration 
and collaboration to solve issues and to attain industry 
leading performance in all aspects of the Gruyere JV.  

Business Growth 

In pursuing growth opportunities through discovery, 
acquisition or other means, we may be exposed to  
a loss of company value.  To mitigate the risk,  
Gold Road focusses on opportunities only in low risk 
jurisdictions.  We also ensure appropriate technical  
and financial discipline is applied to our growth 
activities.  We recognise the importance of  
appropriate evaluation of identified investment 
opportunities incorporating strong governance, and 
well-defined investment criteria with accompanying 
hurdles, will best position us to achieve growth success.      

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Governance

Annual Sustainability Reporting

This year Gold Road is very proud to be publishing 
the first Sustainability Report in accordance with 
the Global Reporting Initiative Standards (GRI) 
Core reporting and aligned with the Sustainability 
Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Metals and Mining 
Standard, and the Task Force on Climate Related 
Disclosures (TCFD).  We intend to report annually.  
This is a major step towards realising our ambition  
to become an ESG leader in the gold industry.

In preparing this report, to be published in March 2021, 
we benchmarked our performance against a range of 
sustainability standards and frameworks, reviewed the 
sustainability context, and consulted with a range of 
internal and external stakeholders in accordance with 
the GRI Principles for Defining Reporting Content.

Stakeholders identified over 40 topics that are 
important to them, which we classified into broad 
themes: environment, labour relations, indigenous 
relations, local socio-economic impacts, climate change, 
governance, sustainability management and human 
rights.  We have addressed each of these themes either 
in the Sustainability Report or in this Annual Report.   
The Index at the back of the Sustainability Report will 
provide an easy information locator for readers. 

Following is a brief overview of Gold Road’s 
sustainability metrics, further details will be available  
in our Sustainability Report – Mapping the Future.

Gold Road is committed to a diverse and inclusive 
culture and to the health, safety and wellbeing of  
all employees and contractors.  This includes  
eliminating workplace injuries and illness. 

Gold Road’s 2020 LTIFR was 4.73, an improvement on 
2019 but higher than the LTIFR for the gold industry of 
2.0 and 4.2 in the exploration sector.  However, our LTI 
duration rate was nine days, compared to the average 
LTI duration rates of 23 days (gold industry) and 33.4 
days (exploration sector)6. There were no fatalities or 
serious injuries in our operations during the reporting 
period.  

At the end of the reporting period, Gold Road had 69 
people working across our 100% owned and operated 
assets of which approximately 50% are site-based.  
Most site-based employees work on a FIFO basis (fly-in, 
fly-out basis) as the nearest local community is around 
200 kilometres away, is small and cannot meet all our 
employment needs.  We maintained above-industry-
average employment of women but unfortunately no 
direct indigenous employees, a situation we hope to 
change in 2021. 

Gold Road maintained its gold accreditation with  
Mental Health First Aid Australia with 81% of Gold  
Road employees accredited as Mental Health First 
Aiders at 31 December 2020. 

Gold Road has been working with the Cosmo Newberry 
community, the Yilka people and other Traditional 
Owners since the Company was founded in 2005.  
The major portion of the Yamarna and Gruyere JV 
tenements are situated on Yilka Country, which 
comprises 12,260 square kilometres to the  
north-east of Laverton on the edge of the Great  
Victoria Desert in Western Australia.    

Gold Road’s approach to community relations  
is respectful and participatory.  The Company  
seeks to enhance value for all our stakeholders  
through creating positive impacts, while avoiding  
or mitigating any negative impact resulting from  
our exploration and development activities.  Our 
broader community programmes and investment  
aim to support local economic development,  
education, and pathways to employment.  We  
meet regularly with local stakeholders including  
local government and Indigenous communities.

Gold Road applies the precautionary principle to all 
our environmental management activities.  During 
the reporting period there were no reportable 
environmental incidents, no sanctions, nor fines.   
In 2020, we updated our Exploration Environmental 
Management Plan which was approved by DMIRS.   
We also updated our environmental training and 
initiated additional GIS native flora and fauna mapping 
to help us protect native species now and in the future.  

Highlights of Gruyere’s sustainability metrics are  
in the Review of Operations section.

81%

Gold Road 
employees 
accredited as 
Mental Health 
First Aiders  
by MHFA 

 6Source: Safety Performance in the Western Australian Mineral Industry 2019/20 Accident and Injury Statistics, Department of Mines, Industry 
Regulation and Safety

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Operations

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Annual ReportGruyere JV

(Gruyere 100%)

Production
Produced

AISC

258,173

oz

A$1,273

(Gold Road Attributable)

Tonnes Ore 
Processed

Total Material 
Moved 

26.4

Mt

Mt

8.1
Safety
LTIFR

TRIFR

2.60

3.47

Renewable 
Energy 
Project 2021
Reducing carbon 
emissions by 
16,000 t CO2-e  
per annum

(estimate)

Workforce

Diversity

2020 
Workforce

503 

8%

Average Indigenous  
Workforce CY2020

15% females

males

Estimated Emissions

(Gruyere 100%)

0.0211 t

C02-e per tonne  
ore processed

0.6626 t

CO2-e per ounce 
gold produced

ISO 14001
Environment

ISO 45001
Safety

International Cyanide 
Code certification 

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Annual ReportReview of Operations

Gruyere and Golden Highway tenements

The Gruyere Gold Mine, located approximately 1,200 
kilometres north-east of Perth in Western Australia’s 
north-eastern Goldfields, is a 50:50 joint venture 
between Gold Road and Gruyere Mining Company Pty 
Ltd, a member of the Gold Fields Ltd group and the 
manager of the operations.  Mining and processing 
operations at Gruyere run 24 hours a day, with 
personnel working 12-hour shifts.  Gruyere has a 
total workforce of approximately 500 personnel, who 
commute via jet aircraft from Perth with a flight time  
of approximately 90 minutes.  Gruyere has a number 
of personnel that commute from the local communities 
- Laverton and Cosmo Newberry - approximately 200 
kilometres from the mine.  A regular bus service drives 
local community employees to and from the mine, a trip 
that takes approximately 2 hours each way.  In 2020, 
on average, 8% of Gruyere’s workforce came from the 
local Traditional Owner group, other indigenous groups, 
and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islanders. The workforce is 
accommodated in a 748 person village that includes the 
amenities expected at a large modern West Australian 
mine site.

Gruyere experienced no material production impacts 
associated with COVID-19.  The Gruyere JV moved 
early to implement the necessary steps to minimise  
the risks posed by COVID-19, including temporary 
changes to FIFO rosters and increasing hygiene 
measures on site.  Full credit and thanks must go  
to the entire Gruyere team for their diligent – and 
continued – efforts during the pandemic.  

The excellent safety performance at Gruyere continued 
with a LTIFR of 2.60 and a TRIFR of 3.47 for the year 
ended 31 December 2020.  There were no fatalities 
or serious injuries at the Gruyere operation nor were 
there any reportable environmental events during the 
reporting period.

In 2020, Gruyere achieved steady state operations and 
completed its first full calendar year of production.  

Annual gold production was 258,173 ounces (100%), 
within the annual guidance of between 250,000 - 
270,000 ounces provided by Gold Road in February 
2020.  AISC for Gold Road’s 50% share of Gruyere’s 
production in 2020 were A$1,273 per attributable 
ounce, at the lower end of the revised annual guidance 
of between A$1,250 - A$1,350 per ounce provided  
by Gold Road in September 2020.  

Gold Road sold 126,434 ounces during 2020 for an 
average sales price of A$2,330 per ounce, including 
38,620 ounces delivered into forward sales contracts.  
Gold Road’s Corporate-all-in-cost (CAIC)7 was one  
of the lowest in the Australian gold sector during 2020  
at A$1,592 per ounce and reflects the low growth 
capital requirements at Gruyere as well as exploration 
and corporate costs.

A total of 8.09 million tonnes of ore at an average grade 
of 1.09 g/t Au was mined during the year.  Total mining 
rates increased in the second half, with the second 
mining fleet mobilising as planned, and a commensurate 
increase in waste stripping, to average 2.3:1 ratio  
for the year. 

Processed ore totalled 8.11 million tonnes at an 
average head grade of 1.06 g/t Au (2019: 3.28 million 
tonnes processed at an average head grade of 1.05 
g/t Au).  Metallurgical recoveries averaged 92.6% and 
were slightly better than Feasibility Study expectations.  
Reagent usage was lower than modelled for the year and 
favourably impacted production costs.

7CAIC consists of AISC plus growth capital, plus exploration costs plus corporate costs. It excludes hedging, corporate tax and dividend payments.

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Gruyere Gold Mine production and cost information  

OPERATION (100%)

Ore Mined

Waste Mined

Strip Ratio

Mined Grade

Ore milled

Head Grade

Recovery

Gold Produced**

Cost Summary (GOR)***

Mining

Processing

G&A

Ore Stock & GIC Movements

By-product Credits

Cash Cost

Royalties, Refining, Other

Rehabilitation*

Sustaining Leases

Sustaining Capital &  
Exploration

All-in Sustaining Costs

Unit

Mt

Mt

w:o

g/t

Mt

g/t

%

oz

A$/oz

A$/oz

A$/oz

A$/oz

A$/oz

A$/oz

A$/oz

A$/oz

A$/oz

A$/oz

A$/oz

Dec 2020 Qtr Sep 2020 Qtr Jun 2020 Qtr Mar 2020 Qtr

2.27

6.06

2.7

1.18

2.11

1.12

91.8

1.86

5.69

3.06

1.03

1.89

1.03

91.5

2.13

3.83

1.80

1.06

2.19

1.06

93.1

1.84

2.78

1.51

1.06

1.93

1.05

94.1

2020#

8.09

18.36

2.3

1.09

8.11

1.06

92.6

2019^

6.71

13.09

1.95

0.87

3.28

1.05

93.3

70,794

55,919

71,865

59,595

258,173

99,130

123

479

101

24

(3)

724

81

20

95

346

150

579

118

(33)

(4)

811

86

19

114

458

158

461

109

3

(2)

728

86

16

93

309

179

520

92

33

(2)

822

77

19

100

117

152

506

104

8

(3)

768

82

18

100

304

140

464

73

40

(2)

715

65

23

85

214

1,265

1,488

1,233

1,135

1,273

1,102

*Rehabilitation includes accretion and amortisation.  #Gold Road operates to a calendar financial year. **Gold produced is after Gold in Circuit 
adjustment ***Cost per ounce reported against gold ounces produced during the quarter and either sold or held as doré/bullion during the quarter.  
^2019 costs are post Commercial Production which was declared at 30 September 2019. 

Mining and ore processing transitioned from 
predominantly oxide ore early in the year to 
predominantly fresh rock ore in the second  
half, with reconfiguration of the milling circuit  
and associated mill down time required in the 
September quarter to achieve targeted throughput 
rates on fresh rock ore.  Additionally, production in 
the September quarter was impacted by the failure of 
a ball mill motor bearing.  The issues in the September 
quarter led to a reduction in annual production by an 
estimated 10,000 ounces.

The annual plant production rate was largely in  
line with the 8.2 Mtpa design rate.  However, this 
improved operating throughput rate was impacted by 
a low average plant utilisation of 83% which restricted 
the overall production rate.  Considerable progress 
was made during the year in increasing the reliable 
performance of the process plant, with structured 
programmes in place to improve component wear 
life, reduce the frequency and duration of planned 
maintenance, and upgrade to the pebble crushing 
circuit with a goal of lifting plant utilisation to industry 
benchmark levels.  

A programme of mine to mill optimisation to increase 
mill throughput rates commenced during the second 
half of 2020 with blending of fresh and softer oxide 
ore.  In addition, changes to drill and blast equipment 
and practices which includes higher intensity blasting, 
proved successful in enhancing plant production rates.  

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The programme of improvements will continue into 
2021, with the pebble crusher upgrade scheduled for 
completion by the end of the March 2021 quarter. 

The Gruyere JV reports under the National Greenhouse 
and Energy Reporting Act (2007).  As anticipated 
estimated CO2 emissions showed an increase resulting 
from Gruyere’s first full year of production.  For the 
reporting period, Scope 1 intensities, direct emissions 
from Gruyere activities, are estimated at 0.6626 tonne 
CO2-e per ounce of gold produced, 0.0211 tonne 
CO2-e per tonne of ore processed and 0.0065 tonne 
CO2-e per tonne of material moved.  

In late 2020, the Gruyere JV committed contracts with 
APA Group, the power provider at Gruyere, to install an 
additional 4 MW reciprocal gas engine, a 13 MW solar 
array and 4.4 MW battery energy storage solution.   
The commitment to renewable energy will reduce 
carbon emissions from Gruyere by an estimated  
16,000 t CO2-e per annum, while reducing the 
anticipated power supply unit cost by approximately 
5%, when compared to gas power generation.  The 
increased installed generation capacity and improved 
resilience to operate under high temperature conditions 
forms part of the strategy to enable an increase in plant 
throughput up to a targeted 10 Mtpa by 2024. 

Annual Report 
Review of Operations

Aerial view Gruyere Gold Mine and proposed location of Gruyere Solar Farm

Gruyere JV Exploration (50%)  

The focus of the Gruyere JV has been the effective conversion of Mineral Resources into  
Ore Reserves as well as to identify potential new resources within close proximity to the 
Gruyere mine and on the Golden Highway.

Gold Road updated the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for the Golden Highway  
Deposits through the year using an increased gold price assumption of $2,000 and  
$1,750 per ounce, planning inputs based on Gruyere operating performance, a small amount 
of infill drilling at Attila, and assay data from limited metallurgical drilling into the Montagne 
and Argos models.  The Golden Highway Deposits’ Mineral Resource increased by 21% to 
840,000 ounces (100%), while the Ore Reserve remained unchanged at 31 December 2020.

The Gruyere JV also conducted the first early-stage exploration to be completed on the 
project since 2014.  During the year the JV completed 6,505 metres of aircore, 5,463 
metres of RC and 2,254 metres of diamond drilling focused on the Toto and Ziggy  
Monzonite Milestone 2 Targets.  Assay information will be incorporated into our targeting 
models to help further understand the geology and prospectivity in the Gruyere area.   
A budget allowance has been made for further follow-up activity in 2021 once full data 
compilation has been completed. 

Aircore

6,505
metres
RC

5,463
metres
Diamond

2,254
metres
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Gold Road’s strategy for discovery is to deliver new 
value-adding, economic gold deposits to be developed 
as standalone mining operations driving the creation of 
shareholder value through organic growth.

Mineral Resource 

2020 Budget

0.3 Moz

(100% owned)

Drill Metres

$26 

M

2020 Area Rehabilitated

136,927metres

Safety

211ha

145.5

11.2

0

71.1

19.9

5.5

AIFR
TRIFR
LTIFR

62.1

37.9

4.7

2018

2019

2020

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

21

Gold Road Compared  
to Industry Data

LTIFR

Gold Road

Gold Industry
Exploration Sector

4.7

2

4.2

LTI Duration Rate (Days)

9

23

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The Company’s primary exploration focus remains  
on the Yamarna Belt, which hosts the Gruyere Gold 
Mine and has been our major area of activity since  
the discovery of Gruyere in 2013.  The Company  
holds interests in tenements covering approximately 
4,500 square kilometres and a strike length of 
more than 180 kilometres, providing access to one 
of the most highly prospective yet under-explored 
greenstone belts in Western Australia.  The majority 
of the tenements in the Yamarna Belt are outside of 
the Gruyere JV and owned 100% by Gold Road.  The 
remoteness of the Belt and challenging exploration 
conditions, with extensive sand cover and virtually no 
surface water, has historically resulted in the geology 
being both poorly explored and understood.  

In 2020, Gold Road invested $26 million (100%) on 
exploring the Yamarna tenements through programmes 
that included drilling, geochemical sampling, detailed 
geophysical surveys, detailed structural analysis, and 
project generative work.  In total, Gold Road drilled 
2,116 aircore, 161 RC and 39 diamond holes for  
a total of 136,927 metres.  Four of the diamond 
holes (1,866 metres) were co-funded by the Western 
Australian Government’s Exploration Incentive Scheme. 

The Company has built an exceptionally competent  
and capable multi-disciplinary project generation  
team of highly credentialled technical specialists.   
With the technical proficiency of the new established 
team we have a clear goal to improve the effectiveness 
of exploration targeting, reducing our exploration risk 
and shortening the timeline to economic discovery.  
Project generation builds on the systematic correlation 
of all geologic datasets and our understanding of gold 
mineralisation systems within a geographical framework 
to focus exploration targeting. 

In 2020, Gold Road developed a series of nested 
framework studies from Australia-wide to project  
(e.g. Yamarna and Yandina) scale.  These framework 
studies enable Gold Road to undertake rapid  
assessment and targeting of geology providing the 
mechanism to rate and rank opportunities to enhance 
the Project Pipeline.  A key outcome of our framework 
studies is the generation of high-quality scalable GIS 
data that is being used as input to bespoke prospectivity 
analysis.  The framework datasets are stored within a 
proprietary searchable, spatial database and provide the 
foundation for disciplined, effective target identification 
and exploration.

Yamarna Belt Tenements

Yamarna Gold Targets

The exploration focus at Yamarna in 2020 shifted  
from the high-strained Yamarna Shear Zone and 
Dorothy Hills Shear Zone into less well-explored, 
structurally complex thicker portions of the Yamarna 
Belt, centred on the Southern Project Area.  While  
we are confident smaller scale discoveries (similar  
to the Golden Highway Deposits) will be made  
along the Yamarna Shear corridor, the probability  
of discovering the meaningful deposits to which  
we aspire is considered greater in this prospective  
Southern Project Area.  As a result, the Company 
directed a higher proportion of reconnaissance  
aircore drilling to test new target areas while  
continuing to work on both a greater belt-scale 
geological understanding and a detailed analysis on 
deposit-scale mineralisation controls.  This strategy 
led to the recognition of several promising new targets 
which advanced through Gold Road’s Project Pipeline.  
Work outside of the priority Southern Project Area 
continued to test existing exploration targets and 
maintain our exploration tenure in good standing.

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Review of Operations

Aircore

2,116 holes

RC

161 holes

Diamond

39 holes

Total

136,927metres

Exploring Yamarna Belt

Aircore at  
Hirono

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Milestone 1

Milestone 2  

Milestone 3  

Milestone 4 

Milestone 5 

Mining Project

Target Generated

Anomaly Generated
Framework Drilling

Mineral Resource

Ore Reserve
Grade Control Drilling 
and Studies

Gold Road uses a staged Project Pipeline approach to manage, prioritise and measure success of the  
exploration portfolio.  Each target is classified by milestone and ranked using geological and economic  
criteria.  Regular peer review, prioritisation and strategy ensure that the highest quality projects are  
progressed across all stages of exploration.

Southern Project Area  

Milestone 1

Gold Road predominantly focussed exploration  
activities in 2020 in the Southern Project Area.  This 
included the Milestone 1 targets at Kingston, Hirono, 
Savoie and Beefwood which were elevated to be our 
highest-ranking targets by year end.  Systematic  
aircore drilling programmes were supplemented by 
detailed geophysical and geochemical surveys, and 
structural and geological synthesis, to provide  
improved geological interpretations for the area and 
identifying high potential targets for follow-up drilling. 

Milestone 4 

At the Gilmour Deposit (Milestone 4), drilling extended 
the mineralisation footprint with new high-grade 
intercepts including 4.9 metres at 5.16 g/t Au from  
353 metres and 3.75 metres at 3.66 g/t Au from  
535 metres.  Gilmour was the first Yamarna deposit, 
outside of the Gruyere JV, to report a Mineral Resource 
after Gold Road declared a maiden Mineral Resource  
in December 2019, of 2.6 million tonnes at 3.09 g/t Au 
for 258,400 ounces including open pit and underground 
components.  Exploration drilling in 2020 focussed on 
extending the mineralisation along strike and at depth, 
and an updated Mineral Resource will be completed 
in 2021.  Initial metallurgical test-work at Gilmour 
indicated overall gold recoveries of approximately  
94% with a high gravity component.  Late in the year, 
Gold Road was granted land access to the Gilmour 
South tenement area, providing access to a further  
15 kilometres of prospective geology similar to the 
Gilmour Deposit. Gilmour and Gilmour South are 
priority targets for 2021. 

Milestone 3  

Gold Road also made significant progress at the 
advanced Smokebush Prospect (Milestone 3).   
A new structural analysis and interpretation was 
completed on existing drilling to improve the 
understanding of the subtle and complex nature of 
the mineralisation controls.  With revised ideas and 
identification of discrete high-grade shoots a campaign 
of 11 RC holes (2,015 metres) and 1 diamond hole 
(388 metres) was completed to test the continuity of 
high-grade zones and possible extensions to the south.  
Intercepts in the Smokebush Central Zone included 15 
metres at 6.37 g/t Au from 144 metres and 25 metres 
at 2.02 g/t Au from 172 metres, while extensions were 
confirmed with intersections such as 2 metres at 23.07 
g/t Au and 8 metres at 1.72 g/t Au almost 600 metres 
to the south, where the mineralisation remains open.

Milestone 1

The Milestone 1 Kingston Target which is  
approximately 5 kilometres south-east of Smokebush, 
comprises a favourable setting for gold mineralisation 
characterised by a large-scale folded differentiated 
dolerite unit intersected by the prospective Smokebush 
Shear Zone.  Large-scale regolith gold anomalies 
identified through aircore drilling in 2019 were  
followed up with deeper drilling through 2020.   
Gold Road completed 38 RC holes (5,731 metres)  
and 9 diamond holes (2,542 metres) targeting bedrock 
mineralisation and potential shear zones with the first 
diamond hole intersecting 1 metre at 10.39 g/t Au from 
181 metres, with further mineralisation confirmed in the 
RC drilling.  Follow-up drilling is planned in 2021.

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Review of Operations

Gilmour
Gilmour

Gilmour
Gilmour

Gilmour South
Gilmour South

Gilmour South
Gilmour South

Milestone 1 Exploration Stage
Milestone 2 Exploration Stage

Milestone 3 Exploration Stage

(MR) Mineral Resource

(OR) Ore Reserve

Smokebush Hirono
Smokebush
Hirono

Lithology

Intrusive

Mafic

Sediment

Milestone 1 Exploration Stage
Milestone 2 Exploration Stage

Milestone 3 Exploration Stage

(MR) Mineral Resource

(OR) Ore Reserve

Lithology

Intrusive

Mafic

Sediment

Southern Project Area Geology 

Smokebush Hirono
Smokebush
Hirono

Savoie
Savoie

Savoie
Savoie

Kingston
Kingston

Kingston
Kingston

Yandina Project 

2021 Outlook 

Gold Road assumed management of the Yandina  
Project from Cygnus Gold (ASX: CY5) in October 
2020.  Gold Road and Cygnus Gold are joint venture 
partners in the Yandina JV (Gold Road 89.9%) and 
the Lake Grace JV (Gold Road 87.2%).  The Yandina 
Project covers an area of approximately 3,000 square 
kilometres of underexplored greenstone belt in the 
south-west Yilgarn region of Western Australia.  

In 2020, a 20,000 metre aircore drilling programme 
was completed across Yandina focussing on the 
Hammerhead Target area.  A follow-up campaign, 
comprising 8,500 metres of aircore, 750 metres of  
RC and 500 metres of diamond drilling, commenced 
late in 2020 and will be completed in 2021.  

Yamarna Exploration  
Camp

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The priority activity in 2021 continues to be on 
making a meaningful discovery at Yamarna.  With 
the acquisition of key datasets collected over the 
last three years, and tremendous advances made in 
our understanding of the Yamarna geology, we have 
developed a comprehensive exploration plan focussed 
on the prospective Southern Project Area.  This 
area clearly shows the most favourable geological 
ingredients required for large-scale gold mineral system 
discoveries.  The systematic targeting and exploration 
of 2020 will continue into 2021 with regional and infill 
aircore programmes in this area, and an increase in the 
deeper RC and diamond drilling to test for potential 
deposits beneath large anomalies already identified 
at our Kingston, Hirono and Savoie Targets.  The aim 
is to advance our high-priority Milestone 1 targets 
to clear discovery, while continuing to uncover other 
new targets supported by our improved geological 
understanding.  We will concurrently continue work 
on our highest ranked advanced projects at Gilmour 
(Gilmour, Warbler, Gilmour South) and Smokebush 
where we hope to grow the Yamarna Mineral Resource 
base in support of our strategic growth ambitions.

Gold Road has an exploration budget of $27 million 
for 2021.  With more than 170,000 metres of drilling 
scheduled across Yamarna and Yandina in 2021, 
supported by enhanced technical capability, we believe 
we are maximising our chances of making the next 
meaningful gold discovery. 

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Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves8 

Gold Road Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve 
Governance 

Gold Road governs its activities in accordance with 
industry best practice.  The Ore Reserve and Mineral 
Resource is reported according to the Australasian  
Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 
Edition), Chapter 5 of the ASX Listing Rules and ASX 
Guidance Note 31. 

The Gruyere Open Pit Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve 
estimates were compiled by Gold Fields Competent 
Persons and reviewed by Gold Road Competent 
Persons.  The Golden Highway (Attila, Orleans, Argos, 
Montagne, Alaric), Central Bore Underground, and 
the YAM14 Mineral Resources were compiled by Gold 
Road Competent Persons and reviewed by Gold Fields 
Competent Persons.  The Golden Highway (Attila, 
Argos, Montagne, Alaric) Ore Reserves were compiled 
by Gold Road Competent Persons and reviewed by Gold 
Fields Competent Persons.  The Gilmour and Renegade 
Mineral Resource were compiled and reviewed by Gold 
Road Competent Persons.

The Gruyere Underground Mineral Resource estimate 
was compiled and reviewed by Gold Road Competent 
Persons.  The evaluation utilised the same Gruyere 
JV Mineral Resource model that informed the open 
pit evaluations.  An assessment of the JORC 2012 
criteria for Reasonable Prospects of Eventual Economic 
Extraction regarding the Gruyere Underground  
Mineral Resource was completed and endorsed  
by an independent leading industry expert.  

Gruyere JV Ore Reserves  

The Gruyere JV Ore Reserve, at 31 December 2020,  
is derived for Gruyere and the Golden Highway Deposits 
which include Attila, Argos, Montagne and Alaric.   
Ore Reserves are reported on a 100% basis at  
a A$1,750 per ounce gold price for the Gruyere  
and Golden Highway Deposits.  The Gruyere JV  
Ore Reserve totals 86.85 million tonnes at 1.24 g/t  
Au for 3.48 million ounces of gold, representing  
a decrease of 0.25 million ounces (-7%) from the  
previous Ore Reserve at 31 December 2019 (Table 1).  

The Gruyere Open Pit Ore Reserve decreased by  
0.25 million ounces primarily due to mining depletion  
of 0.28 million ounces, offset by minor changes to  
the underlying Mineral Resource model during 2020.  

The Golden Highway estimates are based on an  
updated Pre-feasibility Study completed for  
the Gruyere JV by Gold Road in 2020 with no  
material change year-on-year.

The Gruyere JV Ore Reserve is estimated from the 
respective Mineral Resources after consideration  
of the level of confidence and by taking account  
of material and relevant modifying factors.   
The Proved Ore Reserve estimate is based on the  
Measured Mineral Resources.  The Probable Ore 
Reserve estimate is based on the Indicated Mineral 
Resources.  No Inferred Mineral Resources have been 
included in the Ore Reserve (Table 2).

Table 1: Year on year Gruyere JV Ore Reserve comparison (total Proved and Probable categories) 

Deposit 

Gruyere JV 

Gruyere OP 

Golden Highway OP Total 

Attila OP 

Argos OP 

Montagne OP 

Alaric OP 

Total (100% Basis) 

Gold Road 50% Attributable 

Ore Reserve - December 2020 

Ore Reserve - December 2019 

Tonnes 

Mt 

Grade 

g/t Au 

Metal 

Moz Au 

Tonnes 

Mt 

Grade 

g/t Au 

Metal 

Moz Au 

79.78 

7.07 

3.74 

0.49 

2.01 

0.84 

86.85 

43.43 

1.24 

1.35 

1.42 

1.20 

1.23 

1.42 

1.24 

1.24 

3.17 

0.31 

0.17 

0.02 

0.08 

0.04 

3.48 

1.74 

86.84 

6.54 

3.61 

0.44 

1.50 

0.99 

93.38 

46.69 

1.22 

1.46 

1.54 

1.26 

1.37 

1.44 

1.24 

1.24 

3.41 

0.31 

0.18 

0.02 

0.07 

0.05 

3.72 

1.86 

OP = open pit, UG = Underground.  For Ore Reserves Notes refer to Table 4  

8ASX announcement dated 16 February 2020: Gold Road Updates Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statements.

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Table 2: Gold Road Attributable and Gruyere JV Ore Reserve Estimate - December 2020 

Project Name / Category 

Tonnes 

Mt 

Grade 

g/t Au 

Contained Metal 

Tonnes 

Moz Au 

Mt 

Grade 

g/t Au 

Contained Metal 

Moz Au 

Gold Road Attributable 

Gruyere JV - 100% Basis 

Gruyere OP Total 

Proved 

Probable 

Golden Highway Total 

Proved 

Probable 

Total Gruyere JV 

Proved 

Probable 

39.89  

8.05  

31.84  

3.54  

1.24  

1.02  

1.29  

1.35  

1.58  

0.26  

1.32  

0.15  

79.78  

16.10  

63.67  

7.07  

1.24  

1.02  

1.29  

1.35  

3.17  

0.53  

2.64  

0.31  

-    

 -    

-    

-    

-    

-    

3.54  

43.43  

8.05  

35.37  

1.35  

1.24  

1.02  

1.30  

0.15  

1.74  

0.26  

1.47  

7.07  

86.85  

16.10  

70.75  

1.35  

1.24  

1.02  

1.30  

0.31  

3.48  

0.53  

2.95  

OP = open pit, UG = Underground.  For Ore Reserves Notes refer to Table 4  

Gruyere JV Mineral Resource

The Gruyere JV Mineral Resource, as at 31 December 
2020, totals 156 million tonnes at 1.34 g/t Au for 
6.71 million ounces a slight increase of 0.1 million 
ounces (after mining depletion).  The Gruyere JV 
Mineral Resource includes the Gruyere Deposit, the 
Golden Highway Deposits, YAM14 and Central Bore 
underground.  The Mineral Resources are reported  
on a 100% basis and are constrained within optimised 
pit shells based on a A$2,000 per ounce gold price  
and deposit-specific modifying factors and cut-off 
grades (Table 3).

The updated Gruyere Deposit resource model used  
for the Open Pit Mineral Resource estimate incorporates 
new drilling information from 5 surface diamond holes 
and 144 grade control RC holes completed in late  
2019 and through 2020.  Grade control drilling 
completed in 2020 validated the existing model,  
and mine operation production reconciled closely  
with the Ore Reserve.   

With limited additional drilling, the Open Pit Mineral 
Resource remains largely unchanged at 135.5 million 
tonnes at 1.31 g/t Au for 5.73 million ounces, with the 
main points of variance being depletion of the Mineral 
Resource model of 0.31 million ounces, and an addition 
of 0.24 million ounces associated with the increased 
gold price assumption of A$150 per ounce  
to A$2,000 per ounce.

The main changes to the Golden Highway and YAM14 
Deposits are an increase of 0.15 million ounces 
associated with an increased gold price assumption,  
and offsetting reductions associated with a minor 
increase to the Modifying Factors based on 2020 
operating costs.  Infill drilling was incorporated into the 
Attila model, and assay data from limited metallurgical 
drilling was incorporated into the Montagne and Argos 
models.  The new drilling confirmed the existing models, 
with only a minor reduction in the Attila resource grade.

Table 3: Year on year Gruyere JV Mineral Resource comparison (total Measured, Indicated and Inferred categories) 100% basis.

Mineral Resource December 2020 

Mineral Resource December 2019 

Tonnes  

Mt 

Grade 

g/t Au 

Ounces 

Moz 

Tonnes 

Mt 

Grade 

g/t Au 

Ounces 

Moz 

Deposit 

Gruyere OP 

Golden Highway Total 

YAM14 OP 

Central Bore UG 

Attila OP 

Orleans OP 

Argos OP 

Montagne OP 

Alaric OP 

135.54 

18.90 

6.52 

1.12 

3.89 

4.67 

2.70 

1.13 

0.24 

Total Gruyere JV 100% Basis 

155.81 

OP = open pit, UG = Underground.  For Ore Reserves Notes refer to Table 4  

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1.31 

1.38 

1.51 

1.56 

1.17 

1.24 

1.53 

1.27 

13.05 

1.34 

5.73 

0.84 

0.32 

0.06 

0.15 

0.19 

0.13 

0.05 

0.10 

6.71 

137.95 

14.72 

5.95 

1.01 

2.17 

3.21 

2.38 

0.85 

0.24 

152.91 

1.31 

1.47 

1.62 

1.64 

1.20 

1.26 

1.53 

1.21 

13.05 

1.35 

5.79 

0.70 

0.31 

0.05 

0.08 

0.13 

0.12 

0.03 

0.10 

6.62 

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Gruyere Underground Mineral Resource  

Subsequent to the 31 December 2020 Gruyere  
Open Pit Mineral Resource, Gold Road completed 
 an evaluation of mineralisation, estimated to an 
Inferred level of confidence, below the A$2,000  
per ounce pit optimisation shell.  An assessment  
of the reasonable prospect of eventual economic 
extraction by underground mining methods was 
completed in accordance with JORC 2012 guidelines.  
The underground evaluation considered underground  
mining methods and costs appropriate to the width  
and geometry of the mineralisation and was constrained 
using Mineable Shape Optimiser (MSO).

The MSO evaluation reports an inventory of 36.9 million 
tonnes at 1.47 g/t Au for a total of 1.74 million ounces 
from which Gold Road reported our 50% attributable 
Maiden Underground Inferred Mineral Resource of 
18.5 million tonnes at 1.47 g/t Au for a total of 0.87 
million ounces of gold (Table 4).  The Central Zone 
of the Mineral Resource incorporates a consistent 
zone of mineralisation extending below the deepest 
part of the constraining Mineral Resource pit shell, 
of approximately 100 to 150 metres width at typical 
grades of 1.2 to 1.6 g/t Au over a strike of 400 to 
600 metres.  The higher grade Northern Zone at the 
northern extremity of the Mineral Resource, comprises 
a strong north plunging shoot of approximately 200 
metres strike at widths of 20 to 60 metres and an 
average grade of over 2.1 g/t Au. 

Gold Road Attributable Mineral Resource 
Summary 

The Gold Road Attributable Mineral Resource 
comprises 50% of the Gruyere JV Mineral Resources 
complemented by the Company’s 100% owned Mineral 
Resources on the Yamarna exploration tenements.   
The Gruyere JV Mineral Resources incorporate all  
the Open Pit Mineral Resources updated by the 
JV partners in December 2020, and the Gruyere 
Underground Mineral Resource evaluated and  
reported separately by Gold Road in February 2021. 

Gold Road’s total attributable Mineral Resource has 
increased by 20% to 99.9 million tonnes at 1.41 g/t  
Au for 4.53 million ounces.  The increase is 
predominantly due to the inclusion of the Maiden 
Gruyere Underground Mineral Resource which is 
entirely Inferred in classification.  There are minor 
increases in the Golden Highway and decreases in  
the Gruyere Mineral Resources as outlined above.   
The Yamarna Mineral Resources (Gilmour and 
Renegade) remain unchanged. 

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Gold Road Attributable 

Gruyere JV - 100% basis 

Tonnes 

Mt 

Grade 

g/t Au 

Contained Metal 

Tonnes 

Moz Au 

Mt 

Grade 

g/t Au 

Contained Metal 

Moz Au 

Project Name / Category 

Gruyere JV Mineral Resources 

Gruyere OP Total 

Measured 

Indicated 

Measured and Indicated 

Inferred 

Golden Highway + YAM14 OP Total 

Measured 

Indicated 

Measured and Indicated 

Inferred 

Central Bore UG Total 

Inferred 

Total Gruyere JV 

Measured 

Indicated 

Measured and Indicated 

Inferred 

Gruyere Underground Mineral Resources 

Gruyere UG Total 

Inferred 

Gold Road Yamarna 100% Mineral Resources 

Renegade OP 

Inferred 

Gilmour OP 

Measured 

Indicated 

Measured and Indicated 

Inferred 

Gilmour UG 

Measured 

Indicated 

Measured and Indicated 

Inferred 

Total Gold Road Yamarna 100% 
Owned 

Measured 

Indicated 

Measured and Indicated 

Inferred 

Total Gold Road Attributable Mineral Resources 

Total Gold Road Attributable 

Measured 

Indicated 

Measured and Indicated 

Inferred 

OP = open pit, UG = Underground
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1.31  

1.06  

1.35  

1.31  

1.37  

1.37  

 -  

1.42  

1.42  

1.28  

13.05  

13.05  

1.34  

1.06  

1.35  

1.32  

1.52  

5.73  

0.54  

4.81  

5.35  

0.38  

0.89  

-    

0.62  

0.62  

0.26  

0.10  

0.10  

6.71  

0.54  

5.43  

5.97  

0.74  

67.77  

7.95  

55.53  

63.49  

4.28  

10.02  

-    

6.83  

6.83  

3.19  

0.12  

0.12  

77.90  

7.95  

62.36  

70.32  

7.59  

18.47  

18.47  

0.93  

0.93  

1.82  

1.31  

1.06  

1.35  

1.31  

1.37  

1.37  

 -  

1.42  

1.42  

1.28  

13.05  

13.05  

1.34  

1.06  

1.35  

1.32  

1.52  

1.47  

1.47  

1.30  

1.30  

2.21  

2.86  

0.27  

2.40  

2.67  

0.19  

0.44  

135.54  

15.90  

111.07  

126.97  

8.56  

20.03  

-    

-    

13.66  

13.66  

6.37  

0.24  

0.24  

155.81  

15.90  

124.73  

140.63  

15.18  

0.31  

0.31  

0.13  

0.05  

0.05  

3.36  

0.27  

2.71  

2.98  

0.37  

0.87   

0.87   

0.04   

0.04   

0.13   

-    

-    

-     

0.42  

0.42  

1.40  

0.78  

5.81  

5.81  

1.13  

5.13  

0.08   

0.08   

0.05   

0.13   

-    

-    

-     

0.30  

0.30  

0.49  

3.53  

-    

0.72  

0.72  

2.82  

99.91  

7.95  

63.08  

71.03  

28.87  

4.34  

4.34  

5.62  

2.62  

 -  

5.20  

5.20  

1.96  

1.41  

1.06  

1.40  

1.36  

1.53  

0.04   

0.04   

0.09   

0.30   

-     

0.12   

0.12   

0.18   

4.53   

0.27   

2.83   

3.10   

1.42   

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Notes - Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4

Mineral Resource: 

• 

• 

All Mineral Resources are completed in accordance with the JORC Code 2012 Edition 

All figures are rounded to reflect appropriate levels of confidence. Apparent differences may occur due to rounding 

•  Mineral Resources are inclusive of Ore Reserves. Gruyere Measured category includes Surface Stockpiles. Mineral Resources are depleted for 

mining 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The Gruyere JV is a 50:50 joint venture between Gold Road and Gruyere Mining Company Pty Ltd, a wholly owned Australian subsidiary 
of Gold Fields Ltd. Figures are reported on a 100% basis unless otherwise specified, 50% is attributable to Gold Road. Gold Road’s 50% 
attributable Mineral Resource for Gruyere Underground is reported independently of the Gruyere JV 

All Open Pit Mineral Resources are reported at various cut-off grades allowing for processing costs, recovery and haulage to the Gruyere Mill. 
Gruyere and YAM14 - 0.4 g/t Au.  Attila, Orleans, Argos, Montagne and Alaric – 0.5 g/t Au. Gilmour - 0.5 g/t Au. Renegade - 0.5 g/t Au 

All Open Pit Mineral Resources are constrained within a A$2,000per ounce or A$1,850 per ounce optimised pit shell derived from mining, 
processing and geotechnical parameters from the Golden Highway PFS, the Gruyere FS and current Gruyere JV operational cost data. 
Gilmour and Renegade at A$1,850 per ounce gold price 

The Underground Mineral Resource at Gruyere was evaluated by Gold Road in February 2021 based on the same estimation model used to 
estimate the Open Pit Mineral Resource reported as at 31 December 2020.  The model was evaluated exclusively below the A$2,000 per 
ounce pit optimisation shell utilised to constrain the Open Pit Mineral Resource and is reported as 100% in the Inferred category 

Underground Mineral Resources at Gruyere are constrained by Mineable Shape Optimiser (MSO) shapes of dimensions consistent with 
underground mass mining methods. The MSO shapes are optimised at cut-off grades based on benchmarked mining costs, current Gruyere 
operating costs and processing recoveries at a A$2,000 per ounce gold price. 

Underground Mineral Resources at Gruyere considered appropriate for potential mass mining exploitation in the Central Zone are constrained 
within MSO shapes of 25 metre minimum mining width in a transverse orientation and 25 metre sub-level interval, and are optimised to a cut-
off grade of 1.0 g/t Au 

Underground Mineral Resources at Gruyere considered appropriate for potential mass mining exploitation in the Northern Zone are 
constrained within MSO shapes of 5 metre minimum mining width in longitudinal orientation and 25 metre sub-level interval, and are 
optimised to a cut-off grade of 1.5g/t Au 

Underground Mineral Resources at Central Bore and Gilmour are constrained by 1.5 metre and 2.5 metre minimum stope widths respectively 
that are optimised to a 3.5 g/t Au cut-off reflective of an A$1,850 per ounce gold price 

Diluted tonnages and grades are reported based on minimum stope widths 

 Ore Reserve: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

All Ore Reserves are completed in accordance with the 2012 JORC Code Edition 

All figures are rounded to reflect appropriate levels of confidence. Apparent differences may occur due to rounding. All dollar amounts are in 
Australian dollars unless otherwise stated 

Gruyere Proved category includes Surface Stockpiles. Ore Reserves are depleted for mining 

The Gruyere JV is a 50:50 joint venture between Gold Road and Gruyere Mining Company Pty Limited, a wholly owned Australian subsidiary 
of Gold Fields Ltd. Figures are reported on a 100% basis unless otherwise specified, 50% is attributable to Gold Road 

Gold Road holds an uncapped 1.5% net smelter return royalty on Gold Fields’ share of production from the Gruyere JV once total gold 
production exceeds 2 million ounces 

The pit design for reporting the Gruyere Ore Reserve is essentially unchanged from the 2015 feasibility study and is unchanged from the 
previous Ore Reserve statement.  The Ore Reserve is reported using the 2020 Mineral Resource model constrained within the pit design (which 
is derived from a A$1,500 per ounce optimisation) and with Ore Reserves reported at A$1,750 per ounce gold price 

The Ore Reserve for the Golden Highway Deposits which include Attila, Argos, Montagne and Alaric is constrained within an A$1,750 per 
ounce mine design derived from mining, processing and geotechnical parameters as defined by Pre-feasibility and operational studies 

The Ore Reserve is evaluated using variable cut off grades: Gruyere - 0.5 g/t Au (fresh), 0.4 g/t Au (oxide and transition). Attila - 0.6 g/t Au 
(fresh), 0.5 g/t Au (oxide and transition). Argos – 0.6 g/t Au (fresh and transition), 0.5 g/t Au (oxide). Montagne – 0.6 g/t Au (fresh), 0.5 g/t Au 
(oxide and transition). Alaric - 0.6 g/t Au (fresh), 0.5 g/t Au (oxide and transition) 

Ore block tonnage dilution and mining recovery estimates: Gruyere - 5% and 98%. Attila - 16% and 96%. Argos - 9% and 88%. Montagne - 
9% and 93%. Alaric - 21% and 94% 

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Messrs Roux, Osborne and Donaldson and Mrs Levett have sufficient 
experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type 
of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken 
to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of 
the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserves”. Messrs Roux, Osborne and Donaldson 
and Mrs Levett consent to the inclusion in the report of the matters 
based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.

Ore Reserves

The information in this report that relates to the Ore Reserve 
estimation for Gruyere is based on information compiled by Mr 
Hamish Guthrie. Mr Guthrie is an employee of Gold Fields Australia 
and a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 
(MAusIMM 210899). Mr Steven Hulme, Principal–Corporate 
Development for Gold Road has endorsed the Ore Reserve estimation 
for Gruyere on behalf of Gold Road.

•  Mr Hulme is an employee of Gold Road and is a Member 

and a Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of 
Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM CP 220946). Mr Hulme is a 
shareholder and a holder of Performance Rights.

The information in this report that relates to the Ore Reserve 
estimation for Attila, Argos, Montagne and Alaric, is based on 
information compiled by Mr Steven Hulme, Principal–Corporate 
Development for Gold Road.

Messrs Guthrie and Hulme have sufficient experience that is relevant 
to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration 
and to the activity currently being undertaken to qualify as a 
Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian 
Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore 
Reserves’. Messrs Guthrie and Hulme consent to the inclusion in this 
announcement of the matters based on this information in the form 
and context in which it appears.

New Information or Data

Gold Road confirms that it is not aware of any new information or 
data that materially affects the information included in the original 
market announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserves that all material assumptions and 
technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant 
market announcement continue to apply and have not materially 
changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which 
the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not materially 
changed from the original market announcement.

Exploration Results

The information in this report which relates to Exploration Results 
is based on information compiled by Mr Justin Osborne, Executive 
Director- Discovery and Growth for Gold Road. Mr Osborne is an 
employee of Gold Road, and a Fellow of the Australasian Institute 
of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM 209333). Mr Osborne is a 
shareholder and a holder of Performance Rights. Mr Osborne has 
sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation 
and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being 
undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 
Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, 
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Osborne consents to the 
inclusion in the report of the matters based on this information in the 
form and context in which it appears.

Mineral Resources

The information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resource 
estimation for Gruyere is based on information compiled by Mr Mark 
Roux. Mr Roux is an employee of Gold Fields Australia, is a Member 
of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM 
324099) and is registered as a Professional Natural Scientist 
(400136/09) with the South African Council for Natural Scientific 
Professions. Mr Justin Osborne, Executive Director-Discovery and 
Growth for Gold Road and Mr John Donaldson, Principal Resource 
Geologist for Gold Road have endorsed the Mineral Resource for 
Gruyere on behalf of Gold Road.

•  Mr Osborne is an employee of Gold Road and a Fellow of the 
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM 
209333). Mr Osborne is a shareholder and a holder of 
Performance Rights.

•  Mr Donaldson is an employee of Gold Road and a Member of the 
Australian Institute of Geoscientists and a Registered Professional 
Geoscientist (MAIG RPGeo Mining 10147). Mr Donaldson is a 
shareholder and a holder of Performance Rights.

The information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resource 
estimation for Gruyere Underground is based on information 
compiled by Mr John Donaldson, Principal Resource Geologist for 
Gold Road, Mr Justin Osborne, Executive Director-Discovery and 
Growth for Gold Road and Mr Steven Hulme, Principal–Corporate 
Development for Gold Road.

•  Mr Hulme is an employee of Gold Road and is a Member 

and a Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of 
Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM CP 220946). Mr Hulme is a 
shareholder and a holder of Performance Rights.

The information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resource 
estimation for Attila, Orleans, Argos, Montagne, Alaric, YAM14, 
Central Bore, Gilmour and Renegade is based on information 
compiled by Mr Justin Osborne, Executive Director-Discovery and 
Growth for Gold Road, Mr John Donaldson, Principal Resource 
Geologist for Gold Road and Mrs Jane Levett, previously employed by 
Gold Road now independent consultant (Little Beach Consulting).

•  Mrs Levett is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining 

and Metallurgy and a Chartered Professional (MAusIMM CP 
112232).

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Tenement Schedule 
As at 22 February 2021 

Yamarna

(Gold Road 100% owned)

Gruyere JV

(Gold Road 50% interest, Gold Fields Ltd 50% interest)

Number 

E38/1083 

E38/1388 

E38/1858 

E38/1931 

E38/2178 

E38/2235 

E38/2249 

E38/2250 

E38/2291 

E38/2292 

E38/2293 

E38/2294 

E38/2319 

E38/2325 

E38/2326 

E38/2355 

E38/2356 

E38/2362 

E38/2363 

E38/2415 

E38/2446 

E38/2447 

E38/2507 

E38/2513 

E38/2529 

Number 

E38/2531 

E38/2735 

E38/2766 

E38/2794 

E38/2797 

E38/2798 

E38/2836 

E38/2913 

E38/2917 

E38/2931 

E38/2932 

E38/2944 

E38/2964 

E38/2965 

E38/2967 

E38/2968 

E38/2987 

E38/3041 

E38/3104 

E38/3105 

E38/3106 

E38/3207 

E38/3221 

E38/3222 

E38/3223 

Number 

E38/3248 

E38/3262 

E38/3266 

E38/3267 

E38/3268 

E38/3269* 

E38/3275 

E38/3276 

E38/3284 

E38/3285 

E38/3287 

E38/3334 

E38/3410 

E38/3411 

L38/236 

P38/4193 

P38/4194 

P38/4196 

P38/4197 

P38/4198 

P38/4399 

P38/4400 

P38/4487 

P38/4488 

Number 

E38/1964 

M38/435 

M38/436 

M38/437 

M38/438 

M38/439 

M38/788 

M38/814 

M38/841 

M38/1178 

M38/1179 

M38/1255 

M38/1267 

M38/1279* 

L38/186 

L38/210 

L38/227 

L38/230 

L38/235 

L38/250 

L38/251 

L38/252 

Number 

L38/253 

L38/254 

L38/255 

L38/256 

L38/259 

L38/260 

L38/266 

L38/267 

L38/268 

L38/269 

L38/270 

L38/271 

L38/272 

L38/273 

L38/274 

L38/275 

L38/276 

L38/278 

L38/279 

L38/280 

L38/281 

L38/282 

L38/283 

L38/284 

* Tenement pending grant 

Number 

L38/285 

L38/286 

L38/293 

L38/294 

L38/295 

L38/296 

L38/297 

L38/298 

L38/299 

L38/300 

L38/301 

L38/302 

L38/303 

L38/304 

L38/305 

L38/306 

L38/307 

L38/309 

L38/310 

L38/311 

P38/4401 

P38/4478 

* Tenement pending grant 

Yandina JV  

(Gold Road 89.9% interest, Cygnus Gold 10.1% interest) 

Lake Grace JV  

(Gold Road 87.2% interest, Cygnus Gold 12.8% interest) 

Number 

E70/5098 

E70/5099 

E70/5100 

E70/5101 

E70/5230 

E70/5231 

E70/5232 

Number 

E70/4853  

E70/4855  

E70/4991  

E70/5017  

E70/5188  

E70/5320  

E70/5251* 

* Tenement pending grant 

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Gruyere Process 
Plant

Financial 
Report  

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The Directors present their report on Gold Road for the year ended 31 December 2020.  

Directors 
The names and details of the Directors of Gold Road during the year and until the date of this report, unless otherwise 
indicated, are:  

Timothy Netscher 
Duncan Gibbs 
Justin Osborne 
Sharon Warburton 
Brian Levet 
Maree Arnason  

Non-executive Chairman 
Managing Director and CEO  
Executive Director - Discovery and Growth 
Non-executive Director 
Non-executive Director 
Non-executive Director (appointed 15 June 2020)  

TTIIMMOOTTHHYY  NNEETTSSCCHHEERR  
Non-executive Chairman 
Mr Netscher was appointed on 1 September 2014 as Non-executive Director and as Non-Executive Chairman on 1 July 
2016.   

Mr  Netscher  has  significant  broad-based  experience  working  as  a  senior  executive  and  company  director  in  the 
international mining industry.  He has had a distinguished career holding senior executive roles with Gindalbie Metals 
Limited, Newmont Mining, Vale Australia, Pt Inco, BHP Billiton and Impala Platinum, giving him extensive operational, 
sustainability management, project development and business development experience. 

Mr Netscher is a highly experienced public company director and holds a Bachelor of Science – Chemical Engineering, 
a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA.  He is a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, a Fellow of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors (FAICD) and a Chartered Engineer. 

Committee memberships: 

Other Current Directorships: 

Audit Committee (Member) 
Risk & ESG Committee (Member)  
Remuneration Committee (Member)  
Nomination Committee (Member) 

Non-executive Chairman St Barbara Limited 
(cid:131)  Audit & Risk Committee (Member) 
(cid:131)  Health,  Safety,  Environment  &  Community  Committee 

(Member) 

(cid:131)  Remuneration & Nomination Committee (Member) 
(cid:131)  Business Development & Growth Committee (Member) 

Non-executive Director Western Areas Limited 
(cid:131)  Remuneration Committee (Chair) 
(cid:131)  Audit & Risk Committee (Member) 

Former Directorships (in last 3 years): 

None 

DDUUNNCCAANN  GGIIBBBBSS 
Managing Director and CEO  
Mr Gibbs was appointed on 17 September 2018 as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).   

Mr Gibbs joined Gold Road with over 30 years senior and executive positions with AngloGold Ashanti, Acacia and Shell-
Billiton.  Mr Gibbs was instrumental in leading the exploration, discovery, and development of the >8Moz Tropicana gold 
mine  and  was  the  inaugural  General  Manager.    Mr  Gibbs  was  General  Manager  at  Sunrise  Dam,  one  of  the  largest 
underground  gold  mines  in  Australia.    As  AngloGold’s  Exploration  Manager  for  Australasia  Mr  Gibbs  managed 
exploration teams across Australia, China, Mongolia and joint ventures in south-east Asia.  

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Mr  Gibbs  has  extensive  experience  in  operational  management,  project  studies  and  construction,  HSE  management, 
community engagement, risk and compliance, gold exploration, mine geology, and technical IT. 

Mr Gibbs is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Graduate of the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors, and holds a Bachelor of Science, Honours (First Class) in Geology from James Cook University.  Mr 
Gibbs is a dual national with Australian and British citizenship.  

Committee memberships: 

Growth & Development Committee (Member) 

Other Current Directorships: 

Former Directorships (in last 3 years): 

None 

None 

JJUUSSTTIINN  OOSSBBOORRNNEE 
Executive Director – Discovery and Growth 
Mr Osborne joined the Company in October 2013 and was appointed Executive Director - Discovery and Growth on 
1 January 2015. 

Mr Osborne brings to Gold Road a wealth of resource sector experience in multiple commodities including gold, copper 
and base metals.  He has over 30 years in geological and corporate management covering all aspects of the mining and 
exploration  process  in  Australia  and  internationally  through  senior  positions  held  with  Gold  Fields  Ltd  and  WMC 
Resources Ltd.  Mr Osborne played a pivotal role in the rapid and effective development of the world class Gruyere Gold 
Mine, leading the discovery and exploration effort, investor relations activities, and as a member of the Project Steering 
Committee and Gruyere Joint Venture Management Committee from start-up. 

Mr  Osborne  held  previous  senior  roles  on  the  Growth  &  Projects  executive  team  of  Gold  Fields  Ltd,  including  Vice 
President Development Strategy - Growth and International Projects; General Manager Near Mine Exploration covering 
all international mining operations in Australia, Ghana and Peru; Exploration Manager for Australia; and Project Manager 
Arctic Platinum in Finland.   

As  a  Director  of  Gold  Road  for  over  6  years  Mr  Osborne  has  seen  the  Company  transition  from  Junior  Explorer  to 
ASX200 mid-tier gold producer and was an inaugural member of the Investment (Growth and Development) Committee.  

He is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a Member of the Australian Institute of Company 
Directors, a Member of the Society of Economic Geologists, and holds a Bachelor of Science, Honours (First Class) from 
La Trobe University of Victoria. 

Committee memberships: 

None 

Other Current Directorships: 

Non-executive Director Matador Mining Ltd (ASX MZZ) 

Former Directorships (in last 3 years): 

None 

SSHHAARROONN  WWAARRBBUURRTTOONN 
Non-executive Director 
Ms Warburton was appointed on 9 May 2016 as Non-executive Director.   

Ms Warburton has extensive experience in the mining, infrastructure and construction sectors.  She gained substantial 
operational, commercial and risk management experience in the global resources sector through her time as an executive 
at Rio Tinto and as a Non-executive Director of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG).  She has also previously 
held senior executive positions at Brookfield Multiplex, ALDAR Properties PJSC, Multiplex, and Citigroup. 

In recognition of her experience, she was awarded Western Australian Telstra Business Woman of the Year in 2014 and 
was a finalist in 2015 for The Financial Review’s Westpac 100 Women of Influence. 

She  is  on  the  board  of  the  Karlka  Nyiyaparli  Aboriginal  Corporation  RNTBC  and  also  the  not-for-profit  organisation 
Perth  Children’s  Hospital  Foundation.    She  was  the  inaugural  Chairperson  of  the  Northern  Australia  Infrastructure 
Facility and a former Non-executive Director of Fortescue Metals Group Limited, NEXTDC Limited and Western Power. 

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Mr  Gibbs  has  extensive  experience  in  operational  management,  project  studies  and  construction,  HSE  management, 

community engagement, risk and compliance, gold exploration, mine geology, and technical IT. 

Mr Gibbs is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Graduate of the Australian Institute of 

Company Directors, and holds a Bachelor of Science, Honours (First Class) in Geology from James Cook University.  Mr 

Ms  Warburton  is  regarded  as  a  financial,  governance  and  remuneration  expert  and  is  a  Fellow  of  the  Institute  of 
Chartered  Accountants  Australia  and  New  Zealand  and  Australian  Institute  of  Building.    She  is  also  a  Fellow  of  the 
Australian  Institute  of  Company  Directors,  a  member  of  Chief  Executive  Women  and  a  part-time  member  of  the 
Australian Takeovers Panel. 

Gibbs is a dual national with Australian and British citizenship.  

She holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Business Law) from Curtin University. 

Committee memberships: 

Growth & Development Committee (Member) 

Committee memberships: 

Other Current Directorships: 

Audit Committee (Chair) 
Risk and ESG Committee (Member) 
Remuneration Committee (Member) 
Nomination Committee (Member) 

Non-executive Director Wesfarmers Limited  
(cid:131)  Audit & Risk Committee (Chair) 
(cid:131)  Nominations Committee (Member) 

Non-executive Director Worley Limited 
(cid:131)  Audit & Risk Committee (Member) 
(cid:131)  Nominations Committee (Member) 

Former Directorships (in last 3 years): 

Co Deputy Chairperson and Non-executive Director 
Fortescue Metals Group Limited (resigned 31 March 2020) 
Non-executive Director of NEXTDC Limited 
(resigned 31 March 2020) 

BBRRIIAANN  LLEEVVEETT 
Non-executive Director  
Mr Levet was appointed on 1 August 2017 as Non-executive Director.   

Mr Levet has worked for Rio Tinto Rhodesia, Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Corporation and Newmont Mining Corporation 
in exploration, project start(cid:4136)up and operational roles.  Mr Levet retired from Newmont Mining Corporation in 2011 as 
Group Executive for Exploration. 

He is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a Member of the Australian Institute of Company 

Directors, a Member of the Society of Economic Geologists, and holds a Bachelor of Science, Honours (First Class) from 

Mr Levet holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of London, is a Member of the Australasian Institute 
of Mining and Metallurgy, and brings over 45 years of diversified mineral industry experience to the Company. 

Committee memberships: 

Other Current Directorships: 

Remuneration Committee (Chair) 
Nomination Committee (Chair) 
Growth and Development Committee (Chair) 

Non-executive Director EMX Royalty Corporation (TSX-V) (NYSE) 
(cid:131)  Compensation Committee (Chair) 
(cid:131)  Audit Committee (Member) 

Former Directorships (in last 3 years): 

None 

MMAARREEEE  AARRNNAASSOONN 
Non-executive Director 
Ms Arnason was appointed on 15 June 2020 as Non-executive Director.   

Ms Arnason is an experienced director and senior executive whose career has spanned 30 years in the natural resources, 
energy  and  manufacturing  sectors  with  companies  including  BHP  Billiton,  Carter  Holt  Harvey,  Svenska  Cellulosa  AB 
(SCA) and Wesfarmers.  

Ms Arnason serves on the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) Corporate Governance Consultative 
Panel, is an elected Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) WA Division Councillor, is Chair of Juniper, one 
of  WA’s  largest  aged  care  community  benefit  organisations  and  is  a  life  member  and  past  National  Director  of  the 
Australian China Business Council.  

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Other Current Directorships: 

Former Directorships (in last 3 years): 

None 

None 

JJUUSSTTIINN  OOSSBBOORRNNEE 

Executive Director – Discovery and Growth 

1 January 2015. 

Mr Osborne joined the Company in October 2013 and was appointed Executive Director - Discovery and Growth on 

Mr Osborne brings to Gold Road a wealth of resource sector experience in multiple commodities including gold, copper 

and base metals.  He has over 30 years in geological and corporate management covering all aspects of the mining and 

exploration  process  in  Australia  and  internationally  through  senior  positions  held  with  Gold  Fields  Ltd  and  WMC 

Resources Ltd.  Mr Osborne played a pivotal role in the rapid and effective development of the world class Gruyere Gold 

Mine, leading the discovery and exploration effort, investor relations activities, and as a member of the Project Steering 

Committee and Gruyere Joint Venture Management Committee from start-up. 

Mr  Osborne  held  previous  senior  roles  on  the  Growth  &  Projects  executive  team  of  Gold  Fields  Ltd,  including  Vice 

President Development Strategy - Growth and International Projects; General Manager Near Mine Exploration covering 

all international mining operations in Australia, Ghana and Peru; Exploration Manager for Australia; and Project Manager 

Arctic Platinum in Finland.   

As  a  Director  of  Gold  Road  for  over  6  years  Mr  Osborne  has  seen  the  Company  transition  from  Junior  Explorer  to 

ASX200 mid-tier gold producer and was an inaugural member of the Investment (Growth and Development) Committee.  

La Trobe University of Victoria. 

Committee memberships: 

None 

Other Current Directorships: 

Non-executive Director Matador Mining Ltd (ASX MZZ) 

Former Directorships (in last 3 years): 

None 

SSHHAARROONN  WWAARRBBUURRTTOONN 

Non-executive Director 

Ms Warburton was appointed on 9 May 2016 as Non-executive Director.   

Ms Warburton has extensive experience in the mining, infrastructure and construction sectors.  She gained substantial 

operational, commercial and risk management experience in the global resources sector through her time as an executive 

at Rio Tinto and as a Non-executive Director of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG).  She has also previously 

held senior executive positions at Brookfield Multiplex, ALDAR Properties PJSC, Multiplex, and Citigroup. 

In recognition of her experience, she was awarded Western Australian Telstra Business Woman of the Year in 2014 and 

was a finalist in 2015 for The Financial Review’s Westpac 100 Women of Influence. 

She  is  on  the  board  of  the  Karlka  Nyiyaparli  Aboriginal  Corporation  RNTBC  and  also  the  not-for-profit  organisation 

Perth  Children’s  Hospital  Foundation.    She  was  the  inaugural  Chairperson  of  the  Northern  Australia  Infrastructure 

Facility and a former Non-executive Director of Fortescue Metals Group Limited, NEXTDC Limited and Western Power. 

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As a Co-Founder/Director of Energy Access Services, who operate an independent Western Australian (WA) focused 
digital  trading  platform  for  wholesale  gas  buyers  and  sellers,  Ms  Arnason  has  experience  in  the  start-up, 
commercialisation and innovation space and was recognised as one of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining 
in 2018. 

In her executive career, she was a member of divisional leadership teams for several large ASX-listed companies with 
businesses and services located globally and has worked across various commodities including copper/gold, iron ore, 
timber, coal, mineral sands and natural gas including both surface and underground mining.  

She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Deakin University and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors 
(FAICD).  

Committee memberships: 

Risk and ESG Committee (Chair) 
Audit Committee (Member) 
Growth & Development Committee (Member) 

Other Current Directorships: 

None 

Former Directorships (in last 3 years): 

Non-executive Director of Sandfire Resources Limited 
(resigned 30 June 2020) 
Non-executive Director of MZI Resources Limited 
(resigned 29 March 2019) 

CCAARROOLL  MMAARRIINNKKOOVVIICCHH  
Former Joint Company Secretary (resigned on 15 June 2020) 
Mrs Marinkovich was appointed Company Secretary on 16 May 2017 and resigned on 15 June 2020. 

Mrs  Marinkovich  has  over  25  years’  experience  in  the  mining  industry.    She  has  extensive  experience  in  Company 
Secretary and Corporate Governance Practices both within Australia and internationally, including Sundance Resources 
Ltd in Western Australia and has worked for other junior mining companies, both listed and unlisted.  

Mrs Marinkovich is a Member of the Governance Institute of Australia and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and 
Administrators. 

HHAAYYDDEENN  BBAARRTTRROOPP 
Company Secretary 
Mr  Bartrop  is  a  lawyer  with  more  than  15  years’  experience  in  the  gold  industry  in  legal,  commercial  and  business 
development roles.  He joined Gold Road in March 2016 and was appointed joint Company Secretary on 31 May 2017 
and sole Company Secretary from 16 June 2020 9.   

Mr Bartrop’s role as General Manager – Corporate Development and Legal is responsible for the company secretarial 
and legal  functions and identifying corporate  development opportunities  for the future growth of the  Company.   Mr 
Bartrop played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Gruyere Project Joint Venture and sits on the Management 
Committee.  

Mr Bartrop was Director of Legal and Business Development at Barrick Gold Corporation, he also held several other 
roles  in  the  Australia  Pacific  region  with  Barrick  Gold  Corporation,  including  Manager  of  Growth  and  Business 
Development and Legal Counsel.   

Mr Bartrop holds an MBA (High Distinction), Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Banking). 

9 Ms Carol Marinkovich resigned as joint Company Secretary on 15 June 2020.  From 16 June 2020, Mr Bartrop was sole Company Secretary. 

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commercialisation and innovation space and was recognised as one of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining 

in 2018. 

In her executive career, she was a member of divisional leadership teams for several large ASX-listed companies with 

businesses and services located globally and has worked across various commodities including copper/gold, iron ore, 

timber, coal, mineral sands and natural gas including both surface and underground mining.  

She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Deakin University and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors 

(FAICD).  

Committee memberships: 

Risk and ESG Committee (Chair) 

Audit Committee (Member) 

Growth & Development Committee (Member) 

Other Current Directorships: 

None 

Former Directorships (in last 3 years): 

Non-executive Director of Sandfire Resources Limited 

(resigned 30 June 2020) 

Non-executive Director of MZI Resources Limited 

(resigned 29 March 2019) 

CCAARROOLL  MMAARRIINNKKOOVVIICCHH  

Former Joint Company Secretary (resigned on 15 June 2020) 

Mrs  Marinkovich  has  over  25  years’  experience  in  the  mining  industry.    She  has  extensive  experience  in  Company 

Secretary and Corporate Governance Practices both within Australia and internationally, including Sundance Resources 

Ltd in Western Australia and has worked for other junior mining companies, both listed and unlisted.  

Mrs Marinkovich is a Member of the Governance Institute of Australia and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and 

Administrators. 

HHAAYYDDEENN  BBAARRTTRROOPP 

Company Secretary 

Mr  Bartrop  is  a  lawyer  with  more  than  15  years’  experience  in  the  gold  industry  in  legal,  commercial  and  business 

development roles.  He joined Gold Road in March 2016 and was appointed joint Company Secretary on 31 May 2017 

and sole Company Secretary from 16 June 2020 9.   

Mr Bartrop’s role as General Manager – Corporate Development and Legal is responsible for the company secretarial 

and legal  functions and identifying corporate  development opportunities  for the future growth of the  Company.   Mr 

Bartrop played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Gruyere Project Joint Venture and sits on the Management 

Committee.  

Mr Bartrop was Director of Legal and Business Development at Barrick Gold Corporation, he also held several other 

roles  in  the  Australia  Pacific  region  with  Barrick  Gold  Corporation,  including  Manager  of  Growth  and  Business 

Development and Legal Counsel.   

Mr Bartrop holds an MBA (High Distinction), Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Banking). 

As a Co-Founder/Director of Energy Access Services, who operate an independent Western Australian (WA) focused 

digital  trading  platform  for  wholesale  gas  buyers  and  sellers,  Ms  Arnason  has  experience  in  the  start-up, 

DDiirreeccttoorrss’’  aanndd  EExxeeccuuttiivveess’’  IInntteerreessttss  
As at the date of this report, the Directors’ interests in shares, and Performance Rights of the Company are as follows:  

DDiirreeccttoorrss  

D Gibbs 
J Osborne 
T Netscher 
S Warburton 
B Levet 
M Arnason 

IInntteerreessttss  iinn  
OOrrddiinnaarryy  SShhaarreess  
488,537 
3,198,424 
783,000 
98,000 
240,000 
20,500 

IInntteerreessttss  iinn  
PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  

1,507,242 
1,015,319 
- 
- 
- 
- 

DDiirreeccttoorrss’’  MMeeeettiinnggss  
The number of meetings of the Company’s Directors (including meetings of Committees of Directors) held during the 
year ended 31 December 2020 and the number of meetings attended by each Director were: 

DDiirreeccttoorr  

T Netscher 
D Gibbs 
J Osborne 
S Warburton 
B Levet 
M Arnason1 

BBooaarrdd  ooff  DDiirreeccttoorrss’’  
MMeeeettiinnggss  

AAuuddiitt  &&  RRiisskk  //  AAuuddiitt    
CCoommmmiitttteeee  MMeeeettiinnggss33  

MMeeeettiinnggss  
HHeelldd22  
14 
14 
14 
14 
14 
7 

MMeeeettiinnggss  
AAtttteennddeedd  
14 
14 
14 
14 
14 
7 

MMeeeettiinnggss  
HHeelldd  
4 
- 
- 
4 
2 
2 

MMeeeettiinnggss  
AAtttteennddeedd  
4 
- 
- 
4 
2 
2 

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  &&  
NNoommiinnaattiioonn  //  
RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
CCoommmmiitttteeee  MMeeeettiinnggss55  
MMeeeettiinnggss  
MMeeeettiinnggss  
AAtttteennddeedd  
HHeelldd  
4 
4 
- 
- 
- 
- 
4 
4 
4 
4 
- 
- 

RRiisskk  &&  EESSGG  
CCoommmmiitttteeee  MMeeeettiinnggss44  

IInnvveessttmmeenntt  //  GGrroowwtthh  
&&  DDeevveellooppmmeenntt  
CCoommmmiitttteeee66  

MMeeeettiinnggss  
HHeelldd  
2 
- 
- 
2 
- 
2 

MMeeeettiinnggss  
AAtttteennddeedd  
2 
- 
- 
2 
- 
2 

MMeeeettiinnggss  
HHeelldd  
- 
5 
3 
- 
5 
2 

MMeeeettiinnggss  
AAtttteennddeedd  
- 
5 
3 
- 
5 
2 

Mrs Marinkovich was appointed Company Secretary on 16 May 2017 and resigned on 15 June 2020. 

Current Chair 

Current Member 

Prior Member 

1  Ms Arnason was appointed to the Board of Directors on 15 June 2020. 
2  Number of meetings held during the time the Director held office or was a member of the committee and was eligible to attend.  All Directors are 

entitled to and generally attend meetings of the Board Committees. 

3  The Audit & Risk Committee was disbanded and the Audit Committee formed in July 2020.  The Audit Committee retained responsibility for 

oversight of financial risks.  The first meeting of the Audit Committee was conducted in September 2020.   

4  The Risk & ESG Committee was established in July 2020.  The first meeting of the Risk & ESG Committee was conducted in September 2020.   
5  In August 2020, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee was separated into two Committees.  The first meeting of the Remuneration 

Committee was conducted in September 2020.  The first meeting of the Nomination Committee was conducted in January 2021. 

6  The Investment Committee was renamed Growth & Development Committee to better reflect the focus of the Committee.  The first meeting of 

the Growth & Development Committee was conducted in September 2020.   

NNaattuurree  ooff  OOppeerraattiioonnss  aanndd  PPrriinncciippaall  AAccttiivviittiieess  
The  principal  activities  of  the  Group  were  mine  operations  through  a  non-operated  joint  venture10,  sale  of  gold  and 
mineral exploration.  

OOppeerraattiinngg  aanndd  FFiinnaanncciiaall  OOvveerrvviieeww  
The overview of the Group’s operations, including a discussion on production and exploration activities are contained on 
pages 16 to 25 of this Annual Report. 

Profit or Loss 
The Group achieved a record statutory net profit after tax of $80.8 million (2019: loss $4.7 million), with the Gruyere 
JV operation achieving its first full year of production following the attainment of commercial levels of production (CLP) 
on 1 October 2019. 

Gold  sales  revenue  of  $294.7  million  (2019:  $75.4  million)  was  generated  from  the  sale  of  126,434  ounces 
(2019: 37,104 ounces) at an average gold price of $2,330 per ounce (2019: $2,033 per ounce).  At 31 December 2020, 
the Group's hedge book totalled 73,080 ounces at an average price of $1,857 per ounce with monthly deliveries through 
to November 2022.   

9 Ms Carol Marinkovich resigned as joint Company Secretary on 15 June 2020.  From 16 June 2020, Mr Bartrop was sole Company Secretary. 

10 Gold Fields is manager of the Gruyere JV and for 2020 delegated responsibility for managing all exploration activities to Gold Road. 

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Total cost of goods sold inclusive of amortisation and depreciation was $156.0 million (2019: $40.5 million), producing 
a gross profit from operations of $138.7 million (2019: $34.9 million).  The increase in revenue and costs compared to 
the prior year reflects the first full year of production. 

Exploration costs expensed and written off during the year were $24.7 million (2019: $17.6 million). 

Corporate and technical service costs for the year totalled $12.9 million (2019: $11.0 million), which included expenses 
related to the corporate office, compliance and operational support. 

Finance income of $0.5 million (2019: $0.8 million) relates to interest earned on cash at bank and on deposit.  Finance 
expenses  of  $8.0  million  (2019:  $3.6  million)  principally  relates  to  interest  charged  on  borrowings  and  leases.    The 
increase  in  finance  expenditure  is  largely  the  result  of  lease  interest  being  expensed  since  achieving  pre-commercial 
levels of production. 

The income tax expense recognised for the year was $32.7 million (2019: $0.6 million benefit).  The Group recorded a 
current income tax liability (after utilising prior year losses) relating to the income tax year ending 31 December 2020 of 
$7.3 million (2019: nil). 

RReeccoonncciilliiaattiioonn  ooff  ccoonnssoolliiddaatteedd  nneett  pprrooffiitt  aafftteerr  ttaaxx  ttoo  EEBBIITTDDAA  

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 
$’000 

$$’’000000  

Consolidated net profit/(loss) after tax 
Finance income 
Finance expenses 
Income tax expense/(benefit) 
Depreciation and amortisation 

EEBBIITTDDAA  

8800,,881188   
((448800))  
77,,998844   
3322,,665522    
4499,,559966    

117700,,557700    

(4,655) 
(845) 
3,553   
(560)   
12,272   

(9,765) 

Financial Position 
The net assets of the Group increased by $83.3 million during the year.  As at 31 December 2020 the Group had: 

Cash and cash equivalents of $126.4 million (2019: $101.3 million).  The increase in cash is attributable to a full 
year of production and associated benefit of the higher gold price environment. 
Inventories  of  $23.4  million  (2019:  $18.3  million)  increased  as  a  result  of  an  increase  in  doré  on  hand  and 
warehouse consumables. 
Property, plant and equipment of $333.9 million (2019: $330.6 million) increased as a result of expenditure on 
mine development associated with the tailings storage facility and deferred waste, partially offset by depreciation 
and amortisation expense of $38.6 million. 
Right-of-use assets of $117.4 million (2019: $125.6 million) decreased as a result of depreciation expense. 
Borrowings  of  Nil  (2019:  $78.5  million)  decreased  as  a  result  of  strong  cash  generation  allowing  for  the  full 
repayment of the loan facilities. 
Lease liabilities of $116.0 million (2019: $121.9 million) decreased reflecting lease repayments. 

Cash Flows 
Cash  and  cash  equivalents  increased  during  the  year  by  $25.1  million  to  $126.4  million  as  at  31 December  2020 
(2019: $101.3 million). 

Net cash inflow from operating activities for the year was $142.7 million (2019: $34.0 million).  The increase reflects 
the first full year of gold sales and production costs from the Gruyere JV operation.  

Net cash outflow used in investing activities amounted to $27.0 million (2019: $46.3 million).  During the year there was 
an increase in payments for property, plant and equipment (including mine development), which was partially offset by 
an increase in net proceeds from the purchase and subsequent sale of investments in listed securities. 

Net cash outflow from financing activities totalled $90.7 million (2019: inflow $69.7 million) which included draw down 
on borrowings of $50.0 million (2019: $77.4 million), repayment of borrowings of $130.4 million (2019: Nil) and lease 
repayments of $8.8 million (2019: $7.7 million). 

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Total cost of goods sold inclusive of amortisation and depreciation was $156.0 million (2019: $40.5 million), producing 

a gross profit from operations of $138.7 million (2019: $34.9 million).  The increase in revenue and costs compared to 

the prior year reflects the first full year of production. 

Exploration costs expensed and written off during the year were $24.7 million (2019: $17.6 million). 

Corporate and technical service costs for the year totalled $12.9 million (2019: $11.0 million), which included expenses 

related to the corporate office, compliance and operational support. 

Finance income of $0.5 million (2019: $0.8 million) relates to interest earned on cash at bank and on deposit.  Finance 

expenses  of  $8.0  million  (2019:  $3.6  million)  principally  relates  to  interest  charged  on  borrowings  and  leases.    The 

increase  in  finance  expenditure  is  largely  the  result  of  lease  interest  being  expensed  since  achieving  pre-commercial 

The income tax expense recognised for the year was $32.7 million (2019: $0.6 million benefit).  The Group recorded a 

current income tax liability (after utilising prior year losses) relating to the income tax year ending 31 December 2020 of 

RReeccoonncciilliiaattiioonn  ooff  ccoonnssoolliiddaatteedd  nneett  pprrooffiitt  aafftteerr  ttaaxx  ttoo  EEBBIITTDDAA  

levels of production. 

$7.3 million (2019: nil). 

Consolidated net profit/(loss) after tax 

Finance income 

Finance expenses 

Income tax expense/(benefit) 

Depreciation and amortisation 

EEBBIITTDDAA  

Financial Position 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

8800,,881188   

((448800))  

77,,998844   

3322,,665522    

4499,,559966    

117700,,557700    

$’000 

(4,655) 

(845) 

3,553   

(560)   

12,272   

(9,765) 

The net assets of the Group increased by $83.3 million during the year.  As at 31 December 2020 the Group had: 

Cash and cash equivalents of $126.4 million (2019: $101.3 million).  The increase in cash is attributable to a full 

year of production and associated benefit of the higher gold price environment. 

Inventories  of  $23.4  million  (2019:  $18.3  million)  increased  as  a  result  of  an  increase  in  doré  on  hand  and 

warehouse consumables. 

Property, plant and equipment of $333.9 million (2019: $330.6 million) increased as a result of expenditure on 

mine development associated with the tailings storage facility and deferred waste, partially offset by depreciation 

and amortisation expense of $38.6 million. 

Right-of-use assets of $117.4 million (2019: $125.6 million) decreased as a result of depreciation expense. 

Borrowings  of  Nil  (2019:  $78.5  million)  decreased  as  a  result  of  strong  cash  generation  allowing  for  the  full 

repayment of the loan facilities. 

Lease liabilities of $116.0 million (2019: $121.9 million) decreased reflecting lease repayments. 

Cash Flows 

(2019: $101.3 million). 

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  increased  during  the  year  by  $25.1  million  to  $126.4  million  as  at  31 December  2020 

Net cash inflow from operating activities for the year was $142.7 million (2019: $34.0 million).  The increase reflects 

the first full year of gold sales and production costs from the Gruyere JV operation.  

Net cash outflow used in investing activities amounted to $27.0 million (2019: $46.3 million).  During the year there was 

an increase in payments for property, plant and equipment (including mine development), which was partially offset by 

an increase in net proceeds from the purchase and subsequent sale of investments in listed securities. 

Net cash outflow from financing activities totalled $90.7 million (2019: inflow $69.7 million) which included draw down 

on borrowings of $50.0 million (2019: $77.4 million), repayment of borrowings of $130.4 million (2019: Nil) and lease 

repayments of $8.8 million (2019: $7.7 million). 

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Dividends 
No dividend was paid during the financial year.  Subsequent to 31 December 2020, on 9 March 2021 the Directors 
determined to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per fully paid ordinary share fully franked, for an amount of $13.20 million.  
The aggregate amount of the proposed dividend is expected to be paid on 14 April 2021 out of retained earnings at 
31 December 2020 and has not been recognised as a liability at the end of the year. 

COVID-19 response 
The Company wishes to thank all Gold Road and Gruyere employees, contractors and suppliers for their diligence and 
excellent performance through the global COVID-19 crisis. 

Gruyere and Gold Road management were proactive in responding to and adopting the COVID-19 Framework protocols 
agreed between the mining industry and Western Australian Government at the outset of the pandemic. 

As  a  result  of  this,  to  date  there  have  been  no  material  production  impacts  from  the  COVID-19  crisis.    However, 
implementation  of  health  screening  of  personnel,  modifying  shift  and  roster  arrangements,  increased  and  enhanced 
cleaning, sanitation and hygiene measures as well as altered work practices to ensure social distancing, resulted in a 
minor financial cost increase to Gruyere and Gold Road. 

The risks of further waves of community transmission and disruption to global supply chains remains and could evolve 
quite  rapidly.    Gold  Road  remains  in  a  strong  financial  position  and  is  actively  managing  gold  hedge  delivery 
commitments.   

Gold Road received $100,000 from the Australian Federal Government as part of the PAYG Cash Flow Boost scheme 
and  utilised  these  funds  to  employ  additional  personnel.    Gold  Road  did  not  take  part  in  the  Australian  Federal 
Government’s JobKeeper programme. 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  OOvveerr  UUnniissssuueedd  CCaappiittaall  
At  the  date  of  this  report,  there  are  5,711,503  (20 March  2020:  5,480,903)  unvested  or  unexercised  Performance 
Rights to acquire ordinary shares as follows: 

OOuuttssttaannddiinngg11  

218,865 
298,480 
438,545 
425,101 
2,127,961 
2,202,551 
55,,771111,,550033  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  PPeerriioodd  EEnndd  DDaattee22  
31 December 2020 
31 December 2020 
31 December 2020 
1 July 2021 
31 December 2021 
31 December 2022 

TToottaall  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  oouuttssttaannddiinngg  

1  None of the Performance Rights on issue entitles the holder to participate in any share issue of the Company or any other body corporate 
2  Subsequent to the performance period end date, the Board determines the number of Performance Rights that vest 

Since  31  December  2020  to  the  date  of  this  report,  438,545  Performance  Rights  have  been  granted,  2,507,949 
Performance Rights have vested, nil Performance Rights have been exercised, 1,034,698 Performance Rights have been 
forfeited and 517,361 Performance Rights have been cancelled. 

The following changes in Performance Rights occurred during the year: 

Granted 
Exercised 
Cancelled 
Forfeited 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
2,828,006 
1,022,899 
- 
199,127 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22001199  

3,117,585 
1,403,575 
893,153 
1,619,171 

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SSiiggnniiffiiccaanntt  EEvveennttss  aafftteerr  tthhee  BBaallaannccee  DDaattee  
Subsequent to the year ended 31 December 2020: 

On 9 March 2021 the Directors determined to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per fully paid ordinary share, fully franked, 
for  an  amount  of  $13.20  million.    The  aggregate  amount  of  the  proposed  dividend  is  expected  to  be  paid  on 
14 April 2021 out of retained earnings at 31 December 2020 and has not been recognised as a liability at the end of the 
year. 

Other than as noted above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the year and the date of this report 
any  other  item,  transaction  or  event  of  a  material  and  unusual  nature  likely,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Directors  of  the 
Company, to affect substantially the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of 
the Group in subsequent financial years. 

LLiikkeellyy  DDeevveellooppmmeennttss  aanndd  EExxppeecctteedd  RReessuullttss  ooff  OOppeerraattiioonnss  
There are no likely developments of which the Directors are aware which could be expected to significantly affect the 
results of the Group’s operations in subsequent financial years not otherwise disclosed in the Nature of Operations and 
Principal Activities, Operating and Financial Overview or the Significant Events after the Balance Date sections of the 
Directors’ Report. 

EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall  RReegguullaattiioonn  aanndd  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
The joint venture mining operations and exploration activities of the Company in Australia are subject to environmental 
regulations under both Commonwealth and State Legislation.  Many activities are regulated by environmental laws, as 
they may have the potential to cause harm or otherwise impact upon the environment.   Through the implementation of 
an Environmental Management System, Gold Road is able to continually minimise any adverse environmental risks that 
may be associated with its business activities.  So far as the Directors are aware, all joint venture mining operations and 
exploration activities are being undertaken in compliance with all relevant environmental regulations. 

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SSiiggnniiffiiccaanntt  EEvveennttss  aafftteerr  tthhee  BBaallaannccee  DDaattee  

Subsequent to the year ended 31 December 2020: 

On 9 March 2021 the Directors determined to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per fully paid ordinary share, fully franked, 

for  an  amount  of  $13.20  million.    The  aggregate  amount  of  the  proposed  dividend  is  expected  to  be  paid  on 

14 April 2021 out of retained earnings at 31 December 2020 and has not been recognised as a liability at the end of the 

year. 

Other than as noted above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the year and the date of this report 

any  other  item,  transaction  or  event  of  a  material  and  unusual  nature  likely,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Directors  of  the 

Company, to affect substantially the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of 

the Group in subsequent financial years. 

LLiikkeellyy  DDeevveellooppmmeennttss  aanndd  EExxppeecctteedd  RReessuullttss  ooff  OOppeerraattiioonnss  

There are no likely developments of which the Directors are aware which could be expected to significantly affect the 

results of the Group’s operations in subsequent financial years not otherwise disclosed in the Nature of Operations and 

Principal Activities, Operating and Financial Overview or the Significant Events after the Balance Date sections of the 

Directors’ Report. 

EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall  RReegguullaattiioonn  aanndd  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  

The joint venture mining operations and exploration activities of the Company in Australia are subject to environmental 

regulations under both Commonwealth and State Legislation.  Many activities are regulated by environmental laws, as 

they may have the potential to cause harm or otherwise impact upon the environment.   Through the implementation of 

an Environmental Management System, Gold Road is able to continually minimise any adverse environmental risks that 

may be associated with its business activities.  So far as the Directors are aware, all joint venture mining operations and 

exploration activities are being undertaken in compliance with all relevant environmental regulations. 

Remuneration Report (Audited) 

From the Remuneration Committee Chair.   

On  behalf  of  the  Directors  of  Gold  Road,  I  am  pleased  to  present  the  Remuneration  Report  for  the  year  ended 
31 December 2020. 

Our  Remuneration  Report  is  designed  to  provide  you,  our  shareholders,  with  information  on  the  Remuneration 
Committee  (the  CCoommmmiitttteeee)   activities  undertaken  during  the  year,  details  of  remuneration  paid  to  Key  Management 
Personnel (KKMMPP) in the year and demonstrate how reward outcomes link to Company strategy, performance and value 
to shareholders.    

BBrriiaann  LLeevveett  
Remuneration Committee Chair 

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  RReeppoorrtt  CCoonntteennttss  
This report covers the following key sections: 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

Remuneration Committee 

Summary of Remuneration Activities 

Key Management Personnel 

Remuneration Principles 

Remuneration Structure - Non-executive Directors 

Remuneration Structure - Executive KMPs 

Service Agreements 

Details of Remuneration 

Share-based Compensation 

Analysis of Performance Rights Over Equity Instruments Granted as Compensation 

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  CCoommmmiitttteeee  
The Committee is made up of the following independent Non-executive Directors: 

Brian Levet 
Timothy Netscher 
Sharon Warburton 

Chair 
Member 
Member 

No member is able to deliberate or consider any matter in respect of their own remuneration.  The Committee reviews 
and determines remuneration policy, principles and structure annually and has adopted a formal Charter, which provides 
a  framework  for  the  consideration  of  remuneration  matters,  recognising  the  need  to  attract,  review  and  retain  high 
calibre individuals. 

The process includes a review of the Company and individual performances in line with strategic objectives, an intent to 
identify and correct any pay gap issues and gender bias, broad market remuneration data, and relevant comparative 
Company and peer remuneration.  

Remuneration recommendations for non-KMPs are delegated to the Managing Director.  The process includes a review 
within the parameters of Board approved Company-wide remuneration principles, approved remuneration levels, job 
performance, demonstrated behaviours aligned to the Company values and core competencies, and gender bias and/or 
pay gap principles. 

In accordance with the Committee’s charter, where a remuneration consultant is appointed in relation to remuneration 
of  KMPs,  the  Committee  directly  engages  and  receives  the  reports  of  the  consultant.    In  accordance  with  internal 
remuneration processes, external reviews of remuneration are conducted biannually, with the last one being conducted 
in May 2019.  Accordingly, there were no external remuneration consultants engaged in 2020. 

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SSuummmmaarryy  ooff  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  AAccttiivviittiieess  
The following tables summarise the incentive plans to Executive KMPs. 

Short Term Incentives (SSTTII) Performance Period 

22001199  
SSTTII  22001199  

22002200  

22002211  

SSTTII  22002200  

SSTTII  22002211  

Long Term Incentives (LLTTII) Performance Period 

22001166  

22001177  

22001188  

22001199  

22002200  

22002211  

22002222  

22002233  

LLTTII  22001166  --  22001199  

LLTTII  22001177  --  2200220011  

LLTTII  22001188  --  22002200  

LLTTII  22001199  --  22002211  

1  The 2017-2020 LTI had a performance period of 3.5 years 

SSttaattuuss  aatt  tthhee  ddaattee  ooff  tthhiiss  rreeppoorrtt    

Vested and Exercised 

Vested and 
unexercised 

Issued and subject to vesting 
conditions 

Subject to shareholder approval 

LLTTII  22002200  --  22002222  

LLTTII  22002211  --  22002233  

Gold Road changed its financial reporting period from financial year to calendar year in 2017.  The LTI 2016 – 2019 
for  the  July  2016  to  June  2019  performance  period  vested  and  exercised  during  2019.    From  2018  onwards,  LTI 
performance periods are based on a calendar year.   

New performance hurdles and criteria, appropriately based on Gold Road’s 2020 strategic objectives and operational 
goals, were established for the STI 2020, which covers the 12 months to 31 December 2020.  The STI 2020 and LTI 
2020-2022 performance hurdles and criteria were endorsed by the Board and shareholder approval was obtained at 
the AGM held on 28 May 2020. 

In January 2021 the Board assessed the STI 2020 performance and achievement, with 67% of the maximum entitlement 
being achieved for the Company performance hurdles, reflecting the successful delivery against Exploration efficiency 
and  effectiveness  metrics,  corporate  development  and  investment,  partial  delivery  of  Gruyere  budget  metrics  and 
enhancing Environmental, Social and Governance (EESSGG) capability with the Company’s inaugural Sustainability Report 
on  track  for  delivery,  commissioning  of  the  Yamarna  renewable  energy  project  and  progress  towards  adoption  of 
renewable energy at Gruyere. 

As a result of the Company changing its financial reporting period in 2018, there were two LTI plans that concluded on 
31  December  2020.    In  January  2021,  the  Board  assessed  the  LTI  2017-2020  (being  measured  over  a  3.5  year 
performance  period)  and  the  LTI  2018-2020  (being  measured  over  a  3  year  performance  period)  performance  and 
achievement  and  awarded  partial  achievement  to  both  LTI  plans.    The  strategic  performance  hurdles  for  both  the 
LTI 2017-2020  and  LTI 2018-2020  were  not  achieved.    The  Relative  Total  Shareholder  Return  (RReellaattiivvee   TTSSRR) 
performance hurdle achieved was 50% for each LTI plan.  Consequently, a total of 188,774 LTI Performance Rights 
vested (total vesting value $76,328) for one qualifying KMP. 

The  maximum  of  the  Non-executive  Director’s  remuneration  pool  remained  at  $700,000  per  annum.    Total 
remuneration paid to Non-executive Directors for the year was within this maximum.  An economic increase (CPI) of 
2.75% in Non-executive Directors’ fees was effective from 1 January 2020.  There were no other increases to individual 
Non-executive Director fees during the year ended 31 December 2020.   

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SSuummmmaarryy  ooff  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  AAccttiivviittiieess  

The following tables summarise the incentive plans to Executive KMPs. 

Short Term Incentives (SSTTII) Performance Period 

22001199  

SSTTII  22001199  

22002200  

22002211  

SSTTII  22002200  

SSTTII  22002211  

Long Term Incentives (LLTTII) Performance Period 

22001166  

22001177  

22001188  

22001199  

22002200  

22002211  

22002222  

22002233  

LLTTII  22001166  --  22001199  

LLTTII  22001177  --  2200220011  

LLTTII  22001188  --  22002200  

LLTTII  22001199  --  22002211  

1  The 2017-2020 LTI had a performance period of 3.5 years 

SSttaattuuss  aatt  tthhee  ddaattee  ooff  tthhiiss  rreeppoorrtt    

Vested and Exercised 

Vested and 

unexercised 

conditions 

Issued and subject to vesting 

Subject to shareholder approval 

LLTTII  22002200  --  22002222  

LLTTII  22002211  --  22002233  

Gold Road changed its financial reporting period from financial year to calendar year in 2017.  The LTI 2016 – 2019 

for  the  July  2016  to  June  2019  performance  period  vested  and  exercised  during  2019.    From  2018  onwards,  LTI 

performance periods are based on a calendar year.   

New performance hurdles and criteria, appropriately based on Gold Road’s 2020 strategic objectives and operational 

goals, were established for the STI 2020, which covers the 12 months to 31 December 2020.  The STI 2020 and LTI 

2020-2022 performance hurdles and criteria were endorsed by the Board and shareholder approval was obtained at 

the AGM held on 28 May 2020. 

In January 2021 the Board assessed the STI 2020 performance and achievement, with 67% of the maximum entitlement 

being achieved for the Company performance hurdles, reflecting the successful delivery against Exploration efficiency 

and  effectiveness  metrics,  corporate  development  and  investment,  partial  delivery  of  Gruyere  budget  metrics  and 

enhancing Environmental, Social and Governance (EESSGG) capability with the Company’s inaugural Sustainability Report 

on  track  for  delivery,  commissioning  of  the  Yamarna  renewable  energy  project  and  progress  towards  adoption  of 

renewable energy at Gruyere. 

As a result of the Company changing its financial reporting period in 2018, there were two LTI plans that concluded on 

31  December  2020.    In  January  2021,  the  Board  assessed  the  LTI  2017-2020  (being  measured  over  a  3.5  year 

performance  period)  and  the  LTI  2018-2020  (being  measured  over  a  3  year  performance  period)  performance  and 

achievement  and  awarded  partial  achievement  to  both  LTI  plans.    The  strategic  performance  hurdles  for  both  the 

LTI 2017-2020  and  LTI 2018-2020  were  not  achieved.    The  Relative  Total  Shareholder  Return  (RReellaattiivvee   TTSSRR) 

performance hurdle achieved was 50% for each LTI plan.  Consequently, a total of 188,774 LTI Performance Rights 

vested (total vesting value $76,328) for one qualifying KMP. 

The  maximum  of  the  Non-executive  Director’s  remuneration  pool  remained  at  $700,000  per  annum.    Total 

remuneration paid to Non-executive Directors for the year was within this maximum.  An economic increase (CPI) of 

2.75% in Non-executive Directors’ fees was effective from 1 January 2020.  There were no other increases to individual 

Non-executive Director fees during the year ended 31 December 2020.   

KKeeyy  MMaannaaggeemmeenntt  PPeerrssoonnnneell  
KMPs  have  authority  and  responsibility  for  planning,  directing  and  controlling  the  activities  of  the  Company.    KMPs 
comprise only the Directors of the Company.  

Independent Directors and Executive KMPs disclosed in this report include: 

IInnddeeppeennddeenntt  DDiirreeccttoorrss  
T Netscher 
S Warburton 
B Levet 
M Arnason 

RRoollee  
Non-executive Chairman 
Non-executive Director 
Non-executive Director  
Non-executive Director (appointed 15 June 2020) 

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPPss  
D Gibbs 
J Osborne 

RRoollee  
Managing Director and CEO 
Executive Director – Discovery and Growth 

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  PPrriinncciipplleess  
The principles of Gold Road’s remuneration structure are focused on motivating and rewarding individuals and teams 
for sustainable delivery of shareholder value.  

The  objective  of  the  Company’s  Executive  KMP  reward  framework  is  to  ensure  that  reward  for  performance  is 
competitive and appropriate for the results delivered.  The framework aligns both Executive KMP and non-KMP reward 
with the achievement of strategic objectives and the creation of value for shareholders.   

The remuneration framework provides a mix of fixed base and variable remuneration, which incorporates a blend of 
short and long-term incentives.   

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  SSttrruuccttuurree  --  NNoonn--eexxeeccuuttiivvee  DDiirreeccttoorrss  
The Company’s policy is to remunerate Non-executive Directors, at rates comparable to other ASX listed companies in 
the  same  industry,  for  their  time,  commitment  and  responsibilities.    The  Chairperson  fees  have  been  determined 
independently  to  the  fees  of  Non-executive  Directors  and  based  on  comparatively  sized  ASX  listed  companies.    An 
economic increase (CPI) of 2.75% in Non-executive Directors’ fees was effective from 1 January 2020.  There were no 
other increases to Non-executive Directors’ fees during the year ended 31 December 2020.   

With effect from 1 January 2021, an increase for Non-executive Director fees was approved by the Board, based on 
benchmarking against the peer group, which involved an increase to the Chairperson’s base fees and the introduction of 
Committee chair and member fees.  The Chairperson receives one all-inclusive fee so is deemed ineligible for additional 
Committee fees.  There was no increase to the base fees for Non-executive Directors (excluding the Chairperson).  The 
increase remains within the shareholder approved Non-executive Director’s remuneration pool of $700,000 (inclusive 
of  superannuation)  per  annum  (approved  at  the  AGM  on  17  November  2017).    Non-executive  Directors’  fees  will 
continue to be benchmarked on an annual basis. 

The  following  table  outlines  the  base  annual  remuneration  payable  to  Non-executive  Directors,  inclusive  of 
superannuation. 

RRoollee  

Non-executive Chairman 
Non-executive Director 

FFrroomm    
11  JJaannuuaarryy  22002211  
$190,000  
$102,7501 

YYeeaarr  eennddeedd    
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$162,345 
$102,750 

1  In addition to base remuneration, the Committee Non-executive Chairperson receives a fee of $15,000 per committee (except for Nomination 
Committee) and Non-executive Committee members receive a fee of $7,500 per committee per annum.  Chair and members of the Nomination 
Committee did not qualify for committee fees. 

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  SSttrruuccttuurree  --  EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPPss  
Executive KMPs total remuneration is made up of: 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

Fixed base remuneration comprising cash and non-monetary benefits, including superannuation; and  

Variable remuneration comprising STIs and LTIs through participation in the Gold Road Resources Limited 
Employee Incentive Plan (the PPllaann). 

Gold  Road’s  remuneration  objectives  effectively  align  the  interests  of  its  Executive  KMPs  with  the  interests  of  the 
Company and its shareholders. 

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This has been achieved by ensuring that a significant proportion of Executive’s remuneration is ‘at risk’ in the form of 
STI and LTI components.  STI awards are linked to the value drivers of Gruyere, discovery and growth through targeted 
exploration,  corporate  and  business  development  and  key  enabling  drivers  of  ESG.    LTI  awards  are  linked  to  both 
strategic milestones and shareholder returns. 

The following table summarises the remuneration structure of Executive KMPs for the year ended 31 December 2020. 

FFiixxeedd  BBaassee  
RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  

SSuuppeerraannnnuuaattiioonn  

TToottaall  FFiixxeedd  
RReemmuunneerraattiioonn11  

D Gibbs 
J Osborne 

$518,997 
$406,600 

$21,348 
$21,348 

$540,345 
$427,948 

TTaarrggeett  SSTTII  %%  
ooff  bbaassee  
ssaallaarryy  
65% 
42.5% 

SSTTII  mmaaxxiimmuumm  
%%  ooff  bbaassee  
ssaallaarryy  
74.8%2 
48.9%3 

TTaarrggeett  LLTTII  
%%  ooff  bbaassee  
ssaallaarryy  
100% 
65% 

LLTTII  mmaaxxiimmuumm    
%%  ooff  bbaassee  
ssaallaarryy  
141.3% 
91.8% 

1  Total fixed remuneration comprises annual salary and superannuation 
2  This figure includes provision for a 115% stretch of target STI (stretch 74.8% of base salary) 
3  This figure includes provision for a 115% stretch of target STI (stretch 48.9% of base salary)  

FFiixxeedd  BBaassee  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
Fixed base remuneration for Executive KMPs is reviewed annually, with any changes approved by the Board.  There are 
no guaranteed fixed base remuneration increases included in the Executive KMPs contracts.  The base salary for the 
Managing Director and CEO was increased to $518,997 effective from 1 January 2020.  There were no other changes 
made to Executive KMP fixed remuneration during the 2020 year.   

Superannuation benefits are paid to complying superannuation funds nominated by the Executive KMPs capped at the 
maximum superannuation contribution base of ordinary time earnings, which for the tax year ending 30 June 2021 is 
$21,694. 

VVaarriiaabbllee  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
Variable remuneration is structured as a combination of cash and Performance Rights as follows: 

SSTTIIss11  
Cash (50%) 
Performance Rights (50%) 

LLTTIIss  
Cash (nil) 
Performance Rights (100%) 

1  The Board has absolute discretion to pay STIs in a combination of 50% cash and 50% Performance Rights (or any other combination the 

Board approves.  

Executive KMPs’ variable remuneration is calculated based on an assessment of performance against KPIs for both the 
Company and the individual.  The actual KPIs, weightings and priorities are approved annually by the Board to ensure 
that they remain relevant and appropriate to the individuals and the Company.  

SShhoorrtt  TTeerrmm  IInncceennttiivveess  
The Committee is responsible for recommending to the Board the STI to be paid based on an assessment of whether 
KPIs have been met and pro-rated for time in the role.  

The  payment  of  STIs  is  within  the  Board’s  absolute  discretion  and  paid  in  a  combination  of  50%  cash  and  50% 
Performance Rights (or any other combination the Board approves).  The Board can decide to not pay, or to reduce, the 
STI in the event that market conditions and commodity prices have deteriorated or key corporate objectives in the period 
have not been met.  There is an ESG gateway on the STIs that in the event of a catastrophic licence to operate event(s) 
the Board may impair partial or entire STIs for some or all participants.  If there is a change of control, the Board, in its 
absolute discretion, may determine whether incentives will vest, up to the maximum amount. 

For incentive plans commencing in 2020 or later, the Board instituted claw back rights for vested Shares or incentive 
payments made in the event of serious misconduct, a material misstatement in the Group’s financial statements or a 
material adverse effect on the reputation of the Company. 

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This has been achieved by ensuring that a significant proportion of Executive’s remuneration is ‘at risk’ in the form of 

STI and LTI components.  STI awards are linked to the value drivers of Gruyere, discovery and growth through targeted 

exploration,  corporate  and  business  development  and  key  enabling  drivers  of  ESG.    LTI  awards  are  linked  to  both 

SShhoorrtt  TTeerrmm  IInncceennttiivvee  22002200  
The STI 2020 was based over a 12 month period to 31 December 2020 on set percentages of fixed base remuneration, 
with performance assessed against a mix of Company strategic and personal hurdles as follows:  

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPP  IInncceennttiivvee  SSttrruuccttuuree11 
Target STI as a percentage of base salary 
Maximum STI as a percentage of base salary 
Target Aligned to Company strategic hurdles 
Target Aligned to Personal hurdles 
TTaarrggeett  SSTTII  22002200    

50% Cash Component 
50% Granted Performance Rights (Number) 

AAcchhiieevveedd  RReessuulltt  SSTTII  22002200    

Company strategic hurdles4  
Personal hurdles   
Total weighted result  
STI earned as a percentage of fixed base remuneration  
Paid as Cash  
Vested Performance Rights (Number)  

DD  GGiibbbbss  
65% 
74.8%2 
90% 
10% 
$$338877,,995511  
$193,975 
167,944 

67% 
85% 
69% 
52% 
$133,667 
115,729 

JJ  OOssbboorrnnee  
42.5% 
48.9%3 
90% 
10% 
$$119988,,772266  
$99,363 
86,028 

67% 
80% 
68% 
33% 
$67,973 
58,851 

1  STI performance hurdles and criteria approved at the AGM held on 28 May 2020 
2  This figure includes provision for a 115% stretch of Target STI (stretch 74.8% of base salary) 
3  This figure includes provision for a 115% stretch of Target STI (stretch 48.9% of base salary) 
4  Company strategic hurdles are assessed against the maximum available STI opportunity (including stretch) 

The maximum number of Performance Rights to be granted is determined by dividing 50% of the STI that may be earned 
by $1.155, being the 30 day Volume Weighted Average Price (VVWWAAPP) for the period to 1 January 2020. 

The following performance hurdles and criteria, with appropriate personal weightings, were endorsed by the Board and 
shareholder approval was obtained at the AGM held on 28 May 2020 for the 12 month period to 31 December 2020.  

strategic milestones and shareholder returns. 

The following table summarises the remuneration structure of Executive KMPs for the year ended 31 December 2020. 

FFiixxeedd  BBaassee  

SSuuppeerraannnnuuaattiioonn  

TToottaall  FFiixxeedd  

TTaarrggeett  SSTTII  %%  

SSTTII  mmaaxxiimmuumm  

TTaarrggeett  LLTTII  

LLTTII  mmaaxxiimmuumm    

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn11  

%%  ooff  bbaassee  

%%  ooff  bbaassee  

%%  ooff  bbaassee  

ooff  bbaassee  

ssaallaarryy  

65% 

42.5% 

ssaallaarryy  

74.8%2 

48.9%3 

ssaallaarryy  

100% 

65% 

ssaallaarryy  

141.3% 

91.8% 

D Gibbs 

J Osborne 

$518,997 

$406,600 

$21,348 

$21,348 

$540,345 

$427,948 

1  Total fixed remuneration comprises annual salary and superannuation 

2  This figure includes provision for a 115% stretch of target STI (stretch 74.8% of base salary) 

3  This figure includes provision for a 115% stretch of target STI (stretch 48.9% of base salary)  

FFiixxeedd  BBaassee  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  

Fixed base remuneration for Executive KMPs is reviewed annually, with any changes approved by the Board.  There are 

no guaranteed fixed base remuneration increases included in the Executive KMPs contracts.  The base salary for the 

Managing Director and CEO was increased to $518,997 effective from 1 January 2020.  There were no other changes 

made to Executive KMP fixed remuneration during the 2020 year.   

Superannuation benefits are paid to complying superannuation funds nominated by the Executive KMPs capped at the 

maximum superannuation contribution base of ordinary time earnings, which for the tax year ending 30 June 2021 is 

Variable remuneration is structured as a combination of cash and Performance Rights as follows: 

$21,694. 

VVaarriiaabbllee  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  

SSTTIIss11  

Cash (50%) 

LLTTIIss  

Cash (nil) 

Performance Rights (50%) 

Performance Rights (100%) 

Board approves.  

1  The Board has absolute discretion to pay STIs in a combination of 50% cash and 50% Performance Rights (or any other combination the 

Executive KMPs’ variable remuneration is calculated based on an assessment of performance against KPIs for both the 

Company and the individual.  The actual KPIs, weightings and priorities are approved annually by the Board to ensure 

that they remain relevant and appropriate to the individuals and the Company.  

SShhoorrtt  TTeerrmm  IInncceennttiivveess  

The Committee is responsible for recommending to the Board the STI to be paid based on an assessment of whether 

KPIs have been met and pro-rated for time in the role.  

Performance Rights (or any other combination the Board approves).  The Board can decide to not pay, or to reduce, the 

STI in the event that market conditions and commodity prices have deteriorated or key corporate objectives in the period 

have not been met.  There is an ESG gateway on the STIs that in the event of a catastrophic licence to operate event(s) 

the Board may impair partial or entire STIs for some or all participants.  If there is a change of control, the Board, in its 

absolute discretion, may determine whether incentives will vest, up to the maximum amount. 

For incentive plans commencing in 2020 or later, the Board instituted claw back rights for vested Shares or incentive 

payments made in the event of serious misconduct, a material misstatement in the Group’s financial statements or a 

material adverse effect on the reputation of the Company. 

The  payment  of  STIs  is  within  the  Board’s  absolute  discretion  and  paid  in  a  combination  of  50%  cash  and  50% 

GGrruuyyeerree    

Deliver to production and cost targets. 

EESSGG  

PPeerrssoonnaall  

Develop organisational capability and corporate 
governance commensurate with an ASX200 company, 
being: 
1.  Progress in implementation of ESG reporting 
commensurate with upper end of peer group; 
Implementation of renewable energy project at 
Yamarna and progress towards renewable energy 
at Gruyere. 

2. 

Includes leadership team performance and 
demonstrated behaviours aligned to Company values 
and core competencies. 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  CCrriitteerriiaa  

WWhhyy  tthhiiss  HHuurrddllee  wwaass  cchhoosseenn  

AAcchhiieevveemmeenntt1  

22002200  HHuurrddllee 

EESSGG  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
GGaatteewwaayy  

DDiissccoovveerryy  &&  
GGrroowwtthh  

There  is  an  ESG  Performance  Gateway  for  the  STI 
plan,  being  no  ESG  catastrophic  consequence  at  a 
Company managed site in the 2020 calendar year. 
The Board has discretion to reduce the whole or part 
of  the  STI  based  on  consideration  of  the  individual’s 
accountability and their role in mitigating the impacts 
to the Company. 
Economic  gold  discovery  and  progress  of  prospects 
through  the  exploration,  business  development  and 
corporate development pipelines. 

This performance gateway was 
established to reflect the 
Company Values of Gold Road 
and the continued commitment 
and focus on ESG. 

Achieved  

There were zero 
catastrophic ESG 
events. 

Between target and 
stretch 

Partial target 
achievement 

Target achieved 

Motivate and reward shareholder 
value creation through: 
1  Organic growth through 
economic gold discovery 
Inorganic growth through 
mergers and/or acquisitions 

2 

Motivate and reward unlocking 
the further potential of the 
Gruyere operation. 
Motivate and reward the focus on 
effective ESG (systems and 
practices) across all areas of the 
Company as enablers for 
sustainable growth. 

Motivate and reward executives 
and senior management in the 
execution of strategic value-
adding drivers. 

Between threshold 
and target 

1  Subsequent to the performance period end date, the Board assesses achievement of the criteria, and number of Performance Rights that vest 

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LLoonngg  TTeerrmm  IInncceennttiivveess  
The Company’s LTI framework for Executive KMPs is based on the following key principles: 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

LTIs are to be granted annually on set percentages of fixed base remuneration.  

The vesting of LTIs will be subject to performance measured against long-term external Relative TSR and EPS 
hurdles and Company strategic hurdles, measured at the end of the performance period.   

The key features and current status of the approved LTI framework for Executive KMPs is detailed below: 

FFeeaattuurree  

DDeessccrriippttiioonn  

GGrraannttss  

RReelleevvaanntt  ppllaann  
SSttaattuuss  

IInnssttrruummeenntt  

GGrraanntt  ffrreeqquueennccyy  

TTaarrggeett  qquuaannttuumm  
((%%  ooff  bbaassee  ssaallaarryy))  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
ccoonnddiittiioonnss  //  
VVeessttiinngg  HHuurrddlleess  
((%%  ooff  bbaassee  ssaallaarryy))  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
ppeerriioodd  aanndd  vveessttiinngg66  

EExxeerrcciissee  

CChhaannggee  ooff  ccoonnttrrooll  

BBooaarrdd  DDiissccrreettiioonn  
aanndd  CCllaawwbbaacckk  

LLTTII  22001177--22002200    
((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200))  
2017 Plan  
Vested 

LLTTII  22001188--22002200  
((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200))  
2017 Plan  
Vested 

LLTTII  22001199--22002211  
((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002211))  
2017 Plan  
Unvested  

LLTTII  22002200--22002222  
((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002222))  
2020 Plan  
Unvested  

Grants are made in the form of Performance Rights which are issued in accordance with the relevant approved Plan.  
The LTIs currently approved are provided in a separate table below. 
Grants are made on an annual basis but are subject to the Board’s discretion. 
The percentage threshold and remuneration levels are reviewed at each grant and determined based on market and 
peer group practice for the relevant period. 

Managing  Director 
CEO: 100% 
Executive Director: 65% 

and 

Managing  Director  and 
CEO: 100% 
Executive Director: 65% 

Managing Director and 
CEO: 100% 
(stretch 103.7%)1 
Executive Director: 
65% (stretch 67.4%)2 

Managing Director and 
CEO: 100% 
(stretch 141.3%)3 
Executive Director: 65% 
(stretch 91.8%)4 

The Company has selected the performance hurdles and criteria outlined below to align the interests of executives 
with the long-term interests of its shareholders. 

Relative TSR: 50%  
Strategic: 50% 

Relative TSR: 50%  
Strategic: 50% 

Relative TSR: 35% 
EPS: 15.0% 
(stretch 18.7%)5 
Strategic: 50% 

Relative TSR: 25% 
EPS: 25% (stretch 31.3%)5 
Strategic: 50% 
(stretch 85%) 

3.5 years 

3 years 

3 years 

3 years 

The  percentage  of  Performance  Rights  that  meet  Vesting  Hurdles  (as  determined  by  the  Board)  automatically 
exercise  into  Company  shares  and  the  remainder  are  forfeited/cancelled.    The  Board  may  also,  in  its  absolute 
discretion, permit the exercise of incentives (irrespective of whether the relevant vesting conditions have been met) 
during such period as the Board determines where: 
(a)  the Company passes a resolution for voluntary winding up;  
(b)  an order is made for the compulsory winding up of the Company; or 
(c)  the Company passes a resolution in accordance with Listing Rule 11.2 to dispose of its main undertaking. 
Incentives granted under the 2017 Plan and 2020 Plan allow the Board at its absolute discretion, to determine the 
manner in which any or all of the incentives vest, including having regard to the performance of the Company against 
targets in the vesting conditions at that time, the period of time that has elapsed between the grant date and the 
date of the change of control event and the circumstances of the change of control event. 
For all LTI plans the Board has discretion to reduce or cancel any unvested or unexercised Performance Rights. 
For  the  2020-2022  LTI  plan,  the  Board  instituted  clawback  rights  for  vested  Shares  in  the  event  of  serious 
misconduct,  a  material  misstatement  in  the  Group’s  financial  statements  or  a  material  adverse  effect  on  the 
reputation of the Company. 

1  Includes provision for a stretch of 125% on the EPS metric, resulting in a total stretch of 103.7% of base salary 
2  Includes provision for a stretch of 125% on the EPS metric, resulting in a total stretch of 67.4% of base salary 
3  Includes provision for a stretch of 170% on the strategic metrics and 125% on the EPS metric resulting in a total stretch of 141.3% 

of base salary 

4  Includes provision for a stretch of 170% on the strategic metrics and 125% on the EPS metric resulting in a total stretch of 91.8% of 

base salary 

5  This figure includes provision for a stretch of 125% of the target weighting on achievement of a >30% EPS growth over a 3 year 

period above baseline 

6   Performance periods are typically 3 years, however the 2017-2020 LTI was extended to 3.5 years to align with a change to the 

Company’s financial year end date from 30 June to 31 December 

LLoonngg  TTeerrmm  IInncceennttiivvee  22001177--22002200  ((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200))  
The quantum of LTI 2017-2020 grants to have met the vesting conditions is as follows: 

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPPss  

D. Gibbs1 
J Osborne 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  
GGrraanntteedd  
- 
374,826 

%%  EEaarrnneedd  

- 
25% 

%%  FFiixxeedd  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
AAcchhiieevveedd  
- 
28% 

SShhaarreess  VVeesstteedd  

- 
93,706 

1  D. Gibbs was not eligible to participate in the 2017-2020 LTI as he was not an employee at the commencement of the LTI period. 

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Ramelius Resources Ltd 
Regis Resources Ltd 
Resolute Mining Ltd 

Silver Lake Resources Ltd 
St Barbara Ltd 
Westgold Resources Ltd 

Performance Conditions 
The LTI 2017-2020 performance hurdles and criteria is comprised of: 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  HHuurrddllee  
Relative TSR 
Company Strategic 

WWeeiigghhttiinngg  
50% 
50% 

The nominated peer group for the LTI 2017-2020 is comprised of the following companies: 
Breaker Resources NL 
Dacian Gold Ltd 
Gascoyne Resources Ltd 
Great Panther Mining Ltd/Beadell Resources Ltd1  Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd 
Independence Group 
Perseus Mining Ltd 
Pilbara Minerals Ltd 
1.   Beadell Resources Ltd was acquired by Great Panther Mining Ltd by an all scrip transaction in 2019.  

LLoonngg  TTeerrmm  IInncceennttiivveess  

The Company’s LTI framework for Executive KMPs is based on the following key principles: 

LTIs are to be granted annually on set percentages of fixed base remuneration.  

The vesting of LTIs will be subject to performance measured against long-term external Relative TSR and EPS 

hurdles and Company strategic hurdles, measured at the end of the performance period.   

The key features and current status of the approved LTI framework for Executive KMPs is detailed below: 

FFeeaattuurree  

DDeessccrriippttiioonn  

LLTTII  22001177--22002200    

((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  

LLTTII  22001188--22002200  

((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  

LLTTII  22001199--22002211  

((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  

LLTTII  22002200--22002222  

((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200))  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200))  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002211))  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002222))  

2017 Plan  

Vested 

2017 Plan  

Vested 

2017 Plan  

Unvested  

2020 Plan  

Unvested  

Grants are made in the form of Performance Rights which are issued in accordance with the relevant approved Plan.  

GGrraanntt  ffrreeqquueennccyy  

Grants are made on an annual basis but are subject to the Board’s discretion. 

The LTIs currently approved are provided in a separate table below. 

The percentage threshold and remuneration levels are reviewed at each grant and determined based on market and 

peer group practice for the relevant period. 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

GGrraannttss  

RReelleevvaanntt  ppllaann  

SSttaattuuss  

IInnssttrruummeenntt  

TTaarrggeett  qquuaannttuumm  

((%%  ooff  bbaassee  ssaallaarryy))  

Managing  Director 

and 

Managing  Director  and 

CEO: 100% 

CEO: 100% 

CEO: 100% 

CEO: 100% 

(stretch 103.7%)1 

(stretch 141.3%)3 

Executive Director: 65% 

Executive Director: 65% 

Executive Director: 

Executive Director: 65% 

65% (stretch 67.4%)2 

(stretch 91.8%)4 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  

ccoonnddiittiioonnss  //  

with the long-term interests of its shareholders. 

VVeessttiinngg  HHuurrddlleess  

Relative TSR: 50%  

((%%  ooff  bbaassee  ssaallaarryy))  

Strategic: 50% 

Relative TSR: 50%  

Strategic: 50% 

Relative TSR: 35% 

Relative TSR: 25% 

EPS: 15.0% 

(stretch 18.7%)5 

Strategic: 50% 

EPS: 25% (stretch 31.3%)5 

Strategic: 50% 

(stretch 85%) 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  

ppeerriioodd  aanndd  vveessttiinngg66  

3.5 years 

3 years 

3 years 

3 years 

The  percentage  of  Performance  Rights  that  meet  Vesting  Hurdles  (as  determined  by  the  Board)  automatically 

exercise  into  Company  shares  and  the  remainder  are  forfeited/cancelled.    The  Board  may  also,  in  its  absolute 

discretion, permit the exercise of incentives (irrespective of whether the relevant vesting conditions have been met) 

EExxeerrcciissee  

during such period as the Board determines where: 

CChhaannggee  ooff  ccoonnttrrooll  

(a)  the Company passes a resolution for voluntary winding up;  

(b)  an order is made for the compulsory winding up of the Company; or 

(c)  the Company passes a resolution in accordance with Listing Rule 11.2 to dispose of its main undertaking. 

Incentives granted under the 2017 Plan and 2020 Plan allow the Board at its absolute discretion, to determine the 

manner in which any or all of the incentives vest, including having regard to the performance of the Company against 

targets in the vesting conditions at that time, the period of time that has elapsed between the grant date and the 

date of the change of control event and the circumstances of the change of control event. 

For all LTI plans the Board has discretion to reduce or cancel any unvested or unexercised Performance Rights. 

BBooaarrdd  DDiissccrreettiioonn  

For  the  2020-2022  LTI  plan,  the  Board  instituted  clawback  rights  for  vested  Shares  in  the  event  of  serious 

aanndd  CCllaawwbbaacckk  

misconduct,  a  material  misstatement  in  the  Group’s  financial  statements  or  a  material  adverse  effect  on  the 

reputation of the Company. 

1  Includes provision for a stretch of 125% on the EPS metric, resulting in a total stretch of 103.7% of base salary 

2  Includes provision for a stretch of 125% on the EPS metric, resulting in a total stretch of 67.4% of base salary 

3  Includes provision for a stretch of 170% on the strategic metrics and 125% on the EPS metric resulting in a total stretch of 141.3% 

of base salary 

base salary 

period above baseline 

4  Includes provision for a stretch of 170% on the strategic metrics and 125% on the EPS metric resulting in a total stretch of 91.8% of 

5  This figure includes provision for a stretch of 125% of the target weighting on achievement of a >30% EPS growth over a 3 year 

6   Performance periods are typically 3 years, however the 2017-2020 LTI was extended to 3.5 years to align with a change to the 

Company’s financial year end date from 30 June to 31 December 

LLoonngg  TTeerrmm  IInncceennttiivvee  22001177--22002200  ((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200))  

The quantum of LTI 2017-2020 grants to have met the vesting conditions is as follows: 

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPPss  

D. Gibbs1 

J Osborne 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  

%%  FFiixxeedd  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  

GGrraanntteedd  

- 

374,826 

%%  EEaarrnneedd  

- 

25% 

AAcchhiieevveedd  

- 

28% 

SShhaarreess  VVeesstteedd  

- 

93,706 

1  D. Gibbs was not eligible to participate in the 2017-2020 LTI as he was not an employee at the commencement of the LTI period. 

Managing Director and 

Managing Director and 

RReellaattiivvee  TTSSRR  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  VVeessttiinngg  OOuuttccoommeess  

The following table sets out the vesting outcome based on the Company’s Relative TSR performance: 

Less than 100% of the nominated equal weighted peer group index 

0% vesting 

At 100% of the nominated equal weighted peer group index 

50% vesting 

The Company has selected the performance hurdles and criteria outlined below to align the interests of executives 

Above 100% of the nominated equal weighted peer group index 

50% plus the percentage, which is outperformed against the 
nominated peer group, up to a maximum of 100% of the Relative 
TSR hurdle 

The following table shows the Relative TSR performance of Gold Road and the nominated peer group: 

CCoommppaannyy  

RReellaattiivvee  TTSSRR  

RReellaattiivvee  TTSSRR  ooff  
GGoolldd              RRooaadd    
((AA))  
79% 

AAvveerraaggee  RReellaattiivvee  
TTSSRR  ooff  PPeeeerr  GGrroouupp    
((BB))  
79% 

RReellaattiivvee  
OOuuttppeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
((CC  ==  AA  --  BB))  
0% 

RReellaattiivvee  PPeerrcceennttaaggee  
VVeessttiinngg    
((5500%%  ++  CC))  
50% 

Gascoyne Resources Ltd 
Dacian Gold Ltd 
Breaker Resources NL 
Great Panther Mining Ltd / 
Beadell Resources Ltd1 
Resolute Mining Ltd 
St Barbara Ltd 
Regis Resources Ltd 
Westgold Resources Ltd 
Gold Road Resources Ltd 
Independence Group 
Pilbara Minerals Ltd 
Ramelius Resources Ltd  
Silver Lake Resources Ltd 
Perseus Mining Ltd 
Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd  
AAvveerraaggee  

-93% 
-81% 
-73% 

-68% 
-33% 
1 % 
21% 
38% 
79% 
96% 
128% 
274% 
280% 
296% 
323% 
7799%%  

1.  Beadell Resources Ltd was acquired by Great Panther Mining Ltd by an all scrip transaction in 2019.  The Relative TSR is based on the scrip ratio 

of that transaction. 

The achievement results against the performance hurdles and criteria for the LTI 2017-2020 were as follows:  

1. 

2. 

Relative TSR hurdle (total 50%) 
Gold  Road’s  Relative  TSR  performance  was  the  average  of  the  nominated  peer  group  index,  and  Gold  Road 
achieved a Relative TSR of 79%, which is an achievement of 50% of this hurdle.  Therefore 25% of the LTI 2017-
2020 Performance Rights vested. 

Company Strategic hurdle - Discovery or acquisition (50%) 
0% vested as there has been no greenfields discovery of a deposit of greater than 1Moz contained gold, or an 
equivalent Board approved acquisition during the period. 

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LLoonngg  TTeerrmm  IInncceennttiivvee  22001188--22002200  ((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200))  
As  approved  by  shareholders  in  2018,  the  LTI  2018-2020  was  established  due  to  the  Company  changing  financial 
reporting periods from July – June, to calendar year January - December. 

The quantum of LTI 2018-2020 grants to have met the vesting conditions is as follows: 

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPPss  

D. Gibbs1  
J Osborne 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  
GGrraanntteedd  
-  
380,273 

%%  EEaarrnneedd  

-  
25% 

%%  FFiixxeedd  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
AAcchhiieevveedd  
-  
28% 

SShhaarreess  VVeesstteedd  

-  
95, 068 

1  D. Gibbs was not eligible to participate in the LTI 2018-2020 as he was not an employee at the commencement of the LTI period. 

Performance Conditions 
The LTI 2018-2020 performance hurdles and criteria is comprised of: 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  HHuurrddllee  
Relative TSR 
Company Strategic 

WWeeiigghhttiinngg  
50% 
50% 

The nominated peer group for the LTI 2018-2020 is comprised of the following companies: 
Breaker Resources NL 
Dacian Gold Ltd 
Gascoyne Resources Ltd 
Great Panther Mining Ltd / Beadell Resources Ltd1  Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd 
Independence Group 
Perseus Mining Ltd 
Pilbara Minerals Ltd 
1.  Beadell Resources Ltd was acquired by Great Panther Mining Ltd by an all scrip transaction in 2019.  

Silver Lake Resources Ltd 
St Barbara Ltd 
Westgold Resources Ltd 

Ramelius Resources Ltd 
Regis Resources Ltd  
Resolute Mining Ltd 

The following table sets out the vesting outcome based on the Company’s Relative TSR performance: 

RReellaattiivvee  TTSSRR  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
75th – 100th percentile 
50th – 75th percentile 
0 – 50th percentile 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  VVeessttiinngg  HHuurrddlleess  
75% - 100% on a straight line pro rata (up to a maximum of 100%) vesting 
50% vesting 
0% vesting 

The following table shows the Relative TSR performance of Gold Road and the nominated peer group: 

CCoommppaannyy  
Gascoyne Resources Ltd 
Dacian Gold Ltd 
Breaker Resources NL 
Great Panther Mining Ltd / 
Beadell Resources Ltd1 
Resolute Mining Ltd 
Pilbara Minerals Ltd 
St Barbara Ltd 
Regis Resources Ltd 
Independence Group 
Westgold Resources Ltd 
Gold Road Resources Ltd 
Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd 
Perseus Mining Ltd 
Ramelius Resources Ltd 
Silver Lake Resources Ltd 
AAvveerraaggee  

RReellaattiivvee  TTSSRR  
-93% 
-86% 
-64% 

-58% 
-20% 
-18% 
-17% 
7% 
52% 
64% 
83% 
205% 
271% 
385% 
436% 
7766%%  

0

PPeerrcceennttiillee  
th Percentile 
th Percentile 
25
50th Percentile 
75th Percentile 
100th Percentile 

PPeeeerr  ggrroouupp  
-93% 

-39% 

7% 
144% 
436% 

EEnnttiittlleemmeenntt  
0% 

0% 

50% 
50% + straight line pro rata 
100% 

1.  Beadell Resources Ltd was acquired by Great Panther Mining Ltd by an all scrip transaction in 2019.  The Relative TSR is based on the scrip ratio 

of that transaction. 

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LLoonngg  TTeerrmm  IInncceennttiivvee  22001188--22002200  ((mmeeaassuurreedd  ttoo  3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200))  

As  approved  by  shareholders  in  2018,  the  LTI  2018-2020  was  established  due  to  the  Company  changing  financial 

reporting periods from July – June, to calendar year January - December. 

The quantum of LTI 2018-2020 grants to have met the vesting conditions is as follows: 

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPPss  

D. Gibbs1  

J Osborne 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  

%%  FFiixxeedd  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  

GGrraanntteedd  

-  

380,273 

%%  EEaarrnneedd  

-  

25% 

AAcchhiieevveedd  

-  

28% 

SShhaarreess  VVeesstteedd  

-  

95, 068 

1  D. Gibbs was not eligible to participate in the LTI 2018-2020 as he was not an employee at the commencement of the LTI period. 

Performance Conditions 

The LTI 2018-2020 performance hurdles and criteria is comprised of: 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  HHuurrddllee  

Relative TSR 

Company Strategic 

WWeeiigghhttiinngg  

50% 

50% 

The nominated peer group for the LTI 2018-2020 is comprised of the following companies: 

Great Panther Mining Ltd / Beadell Resources Ltd1  Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd 

Breaker Resources NL 

Dacian Gold Ltd 

Gascoyne Resources Ltd 

Independence Group 

Perseus Mining Ltd 

Pilbara Minerals Ltd 

Ramelius Resources Ltd 

Regis Resources Ltd  

Resolute Mining Ltd 

Silver Lake Resources Ltd 

St Barbara Ltd 

Westgold Resources Ltd 

1.  Beadell Resources Ltd was acquired by Great Panther Mining Ltd by an all scrip transaction in 2019.  

The following table sets out the vesting outcome based on the Company’s Relative TSR performance: 

RReellaattiivvee  TTSSRR  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  VVeessttiinngg  HHuurrddlleess  

75th – 100th percentile 

50th – 75th percentile 

0 – 50th percentile 

50% vesting 

0% vesting 

75% - 100% on a straight line pro rata (up to a maximum of 100%) vesting 

The following table shows the Relative TSR performance of Gold Road and the nominated peer group: 

CCoommppaannyy  

RReellaattiivvee  TTSSRR  

PPeeeerr  ggrroouupp  

EEnnttiittlleemmeenntt  

PPeerrcceennttiillee  

th Percentile 

0

th Percentile 

25

50th Percentile 

75th Percentile 

100th Percentile 

-93% 

-39% 

7% 

144% 

436% 

0% 

0% 

50% 

100% 

50% + straight line pro rata 

Gascoyne Resources Ltd 

Dacian Gold Ltd 

Breaker Resources NL 

Great Panther Mining Ltd / 

Beadell Resources Ltd1 

Resolute Mining Ltd 

Pilbara Minerals Ltd 

St Barbara Ltd 

Regis Resources Ltd 

Independence Group 

Westgold Resources Ltd 

Gold Road Resources Ltd 

Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd 

Perseus Mining Ltd 

Ramelius Resources Ltd 

Silver Lake Resources Ltd 

AAvveerraaggee  

of that transaction. 

-93% 

-86% 

-64% 

-58% 

-20% 

-18% 

-17% 

7% 

52% 

64% 

83% 

205% 

271% 

385% 

436% 

7766%%  

1.  Beadell Resources Ltd was acquired by Great Panther Mining Ltd by an all scrip transaction in 2019.  The Relative TSR is based on the scrip ratio 

The achievement results against the performance vesting hurdles and criteria (set in 2018) for the LTI 2018-2020 were 
as follows:  

1. 

2. 

Relative TSR hurdle (total 50%) 
Gold Road’s Relative TSR performance relative to peer group Relative TSR performance is between the 50th and 
75th percentile, and Gold Road achieved a Relative TSR of 83%, which is an achievement of 50% of this hurdle.  
Therefore 25% of the LTI 2018-2020 Performance Rights vested. 

Company Strategic hurdle - Discovery or acquisition (50%)  
0% vested as there has been no greenfields discovery of a deposit of greater than 1Moz contained gold, or an 
equivalent Board approved acquisition during the period. 

LLoonngg  TTeerrmm  IInncceennttiivveess  CCuurrrreennttllyy  oonn  IIssssuuee  
Details of Executive KMPs LTIs on issue and subject to vesting conditions at the end of the year are summarised below. 

DDeettaaiillss   

LLTTII  22001199--22002211  

LLTTII  22002200--22002222  

D Gibbs 
J Osborne 
Value used to 
determine the 
number of 
Performance Rights 
to be granted 
Performance period 

Performance vesting 
hurdle – Shareholder 
Returns (50% 
weighting): 

Performance  vesting 
hurdle – Company 
Strategic 
(50% weighting) 
The strategic vesting 
condition requires an 
assessment of the 
achievement of 
performance against 
pre-set strategic 
objectives 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  

756,808 
444,482 

FFaaiirr  vvaalluuee  ooff  
PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  aatt  
ggrraanntt  ddaattee1  
$644,654 
$378,613 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  

634,7042 
323,2122 

FFaaiirr  vvaalluuee  ooff  
PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  aatt  
ggrraanntt  ddaattee1  
$733,083 
$373,310 

$0.617 cents being the higher of the Company’s 30 day 
VWAP for the period to 1 January 2019 and the most 
recent capital raising price prior to that date (being the 
May  2016  share  placement  and  entitlement  issue  at 
$0.44) 
3 years to 31 December 2021 
Relative TSR: 35% - Requires an assessment of how the 
Company’s  Relative  TSR,  including  dividends  paid  to 
shareholders,  has  performed  over  the  measurement 
period  relative  to  a  nominated  peer  group  over  the 
same period. 

EPS: 15.0% (stretch 18.7%) -Earnings per share growth 
based on the Company’s internal three year net profit 
before tax baseline and the number of shares on issue 
as at 1 January 2019. 
The pre-set Company strategic hurdles are: 
(cid:131)  New discovery of peer reviewed JORC inferred 

resource of >1Moz 

(cid:131)  Dependant on the first hurdle: Pre-feasibility 

completed, recommending optimal development 
strategy for evaluation at feasibility study level. 

$1.155  being  the  Company’s  30 day  VWAP  for  the 
period to 1 January 2020  

3 years to 31 December 2022 
Relative TSR: 25% - Requires an assessment of how the 
Company’s  Relative  TSR,  including  dividends  paid  to 
shareholders,  has  performed  over  the  measurement 
period  relative  to  a  nominated  peer  group  over  the 
same period. 

EPS:  25.0%  (stretch  31.3%3)  -  Earnings  per  share 
growth based on the Company’s internal three year net 
profit before tax baseline and the number of shares on 
issue as at 1 January 2020. 
The pre-set Company strategic hurdles are: 
(cid:131)  Growth: 25% (stretch 50%4) 
(cid:131)  New Discovery: Discovery of JORC resource(s) 

capable of supporting a new mining and processing 
operation meeting Gold Road’s investment criteria 
(25%) 

(cid:131)  Completion of a Board approved, value accretive 
transaction which is positively viewed by the 
market 25%) 

(cid:131)  Gruyere Optimisation 25% (stretch 35%)5. 

Requires increase in annual gold production and/or 
extension of asset life.  

1  Performance Rights allocated to Executive KMPs under the LTIs, had their values verified using a combination of a Monte Carlo 

simulation (for those with market hurdles), and a Black-Scholes pricing model (for those with strategic hurdles) 

2   Includes provision for a stretch of 170% on the strategic metrics and 125% on the EPS metric resulting in a total stretch of 141.3% 

of target LTI 

3   Includes provision for a stretch of 125% on the EPS metric resulting in a stretch weighting of 31.3% for this metric 
4   Includes provision for a stretch of 200% on the Growth metric resulting in a stretch weighting of 50% for this metric 
5  Includes provision for a 140% stretch on the Gruyere optimisation metric resulting in a stretch weighting of 35% for this metric 

The Board reviewed and adjusted the composition of the strategic metrics for the LTI 2020-2022 to align Executive KMP 
remuneration with the company’s long term organic and inorganic growth strategies and the optimisation of Gruyere. 

SSeerrvviiccee  AAggrreeeemmeennttss  
Remuneration  and  other  terms  of  employment  for  the  Executive  KMPs  are  formalised  in  Service  Agreements 
(aaggrreeeemmeennttss).  The agreements provide for the provision of performance related cash and share-based incentives.  Other 
major provisions of the agreements relating to remuneration are set out below. 

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The agreements may be terminated early by either party with notice as set out in the agreements, subject to termination 
payments as detailed below. 

The table below summarises the key terms in the service agreements of Executive KMPs as at 31 December 2020. 

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  
KKMMPPss  
D Gibbs 

RRoollee  

TTeerrmm  ooff  aaggrreeeemmeenntt  

Managing Director and 
CEO 

No  fixed  term, commenced 
17 September 2018 

TTeerrmmiinnaattiioonn  nnoottiiccee  
ppeerriioodd  
6 months by individual, or 
6 months by Company 

J Osborne 

Executive Director – 
Discovery and Growth 

No  fixed  term, commenced 
14 October 2013 

4 months by individual, or 
12 months by Company 

FFiixxeedd  bbaassee  ssaallaarryy  eexxcclluuddiinngg  
ssuuppeerr  

From 1 January 2020, 
$518,997 and reviewed 
annually 

From 1 July 2017, 
$406,600 and reviewed 
annually 

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  EExxppeennssee  
The following table shows details of the remuneration expense recognised for KMPs for the current financial year and 
previous period measured in accordance with the requirements of the accounting standards. 

YYeeaarr  eennddeedd  3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

DDiirreeccttoorrss  

SSaallaarriieess  aanndd  FFeeeess11    
$$  

SSuuppeerraannnnuuaattiioonn  
CCoonnttrriibbuuttiioonnss    
$$  

CCaasshh  BBeenneeffiittss  
((SSTTII))22    
$$  

522,761 
D Gibbs 
456,666 
J Osborne 
93,836 
B Levet 
162,345 
T Netscher 
93,836 
S Warburton 
M Arnason3 
50,828 
11,,338800,,227722  
TToottaall  
1  Salaries and fees include movements in leave entitlements 
2  STI benefits are an accrual of the STI 2020  
3  M Arnason commenced 15 June 2020 

21,348 
21,348 
8,914 
- 
8,914 
4,829 
6655,,335533  

133,667 
67,973 
- 
- 
- 
- 
220011,,664400  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
RRiigghhttss    
((SSTTII))22    
$$  
139,453 
70,915 
- 
- 
- 
- 
221100,,336688  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
RRiigghhttss    
((LLTTII))    
$$  
449,721 
102,617 
- 
- 
- 
- 
555522,,333388  

TToottaall    
$$  

AAtt  RRiisskk    
%%  

1,266,950 
719,519 
102,750 
162,345 
102,750 
55,657 
22,,440099,,997711  

57 
34 
- 
- 
- 
- 

YYeeaarr  eennddeedd  3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22001199  

DDiirreeccttoorrss  

SSaallaarriieess  aanndd  
FFeeeess11  
$$  

SSuuppeerraannnnuuaattiioonn  
CCoonnttrriibbuuttiioonnss  
$$  

D Gibbs 
J Osborne 

B Levet 
T Netscher 
S Warburton 

479,423 
424,040 

91,324 
158,000 
91,324 

20,767 
20,767 

8,676 
- 
8,676 

CCaasshh  
BBeenneeffiittss  
((SSTTII))22  
$$  

107,055 
62,469 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
RRiigghhttss    
((SSTTII))22  
$$  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
RRiigghhttss    
((LLTTII))  
$$  

259,437 
151,388 

205,949 
166,209 

- 
- 
- 
116699,,552244  

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

337722,,115588  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
RRiigghhttss  ((OOtthheerr))  
$$  

TToottaall  
$$  

AAtt  
RRiisskk  %%  

134,2603 
-  

-  
-  
-  
113344,,226600  

1,206,891 
824,873 

100,000 
158,000 
100,000 

22,,338899,,776644  

47 
46 

- 
- 
- 

11,,224444,,111111  

TToottaall  
1  Salaries and fees include movements in leave entitlements  
2  STI benefits are an accrual of the STI 2019  
3  Onboarding Performance Rights have been accrued over the vesting period 

441100,,882255  

5588,,888866  

SShhaarree--BBaasseedd  CCoommppeennssaattiioonn  
Performance Rights 
Performance Rights that entitle one ordinary share in Gold Road for each performance right that vests if a nominated 
performance milestone is achieved are granted under the Plan.  

Performance Rights granted under the Plan have varying vesting periods as determined by the Board at the date of grant, 
except under certain circumstances whereby Performance Rights may be capable of exercise prior to the expiry of the 
vesting period.  Participation in the Plan is at the Board’s discretion and no individual has a contractual right to participate 
in the Plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits.   

In circumstances where a participant ceases to be employed or engaged by the Company at or prior to the end of the 
relevant performance period, the Board may decide that some or all of that person’s incentives will not be forfeited. 

Equity instruments granted as compensation during the year ended 31 December 2020 
During the year ended 31 December 2020, 1,232,716 Performance Rights were granted in accordance with STIs and 
LTIs pursuant to the terms of the Plan to Executive KMPs of the Company. 

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payments as detailed below. 

The table below summarises the key terms in the service agreements of Executive KMPs as at 31 December 2020. 

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  

KKMMPPss  

D Gibbs 

Managing Director and 

No  fixed  term, commenced 

6 months by individual, or 

From 1 January 2020, 

CEO 

17 September 2018 

6 months by Company 

$518,997 and reviewed 

ppeerriioodd  

ssuuppeerr  

J Osborne 

Executive Director – 

No  fixed  term, commenced 

4 months by individual, or 

Discovery and Growth 

14 October 2013 

12 months by Company 

annually 

From 1 July 2017, 

$406,600 and reviewed 

annually 

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  EExxppeennssee  

YYeeaarr  eennddeedd  3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

DDiirreeccttoorrss  

SSaallaarriieess  aanndd  FFeeeess11    

$$  

D Gibbs 

J Osborne 

B Levet 

T Netscher 

S Warburton 

M Arnason3 

TToottaall  

522,761 

456,666 

93,836 

162,345 

93,836 

50,828 

11,,338800,,227722  

21,348 

21,348 

8,914 

- 

8,914 

4,829 

6655,,335533  

1  Salaries and fees include movements in leave entitlements 

2  STI benefits are an accrual of the STI 2020  

3  M Arnason commenced 15 June 2020 

SSuuppeerraannnnuuaattiioonn  

CCaasshh  BBeenneeffiittss  

CCoonnttrriibbuuttiioonnss    

$$  

((SSTTII))22    

$$  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  

RRiigghhttss    

((SSTTII))22    

$$  

RRiigghhttss    

((LLTTII))    

$$  

133,667 

67,973 

139,453 

70,915 

449,721 

102,617 

TToottaall    

$$  

AAtt  RRiisskk    

%%  

1,266,950 

719,519 

102,750 

162,345 

102,750 

55,657 

57 

34 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

220011,,664400  

221100,,336688  

555522,,333388  

22,,440099,,997711  

CCaasshh  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  

BBeenneeffiittss  

((SSTTII))22  

$$  

107,055 

62,469 

- 

- 

- 

RRiigghhttss    

((SSTTII))22  

$$  

259,437 

151,388 

- 

- 

- 

RRiigghhttss    

((LLTTII))  

$$  

205,949 

166,209 

- 

- 

- 

RRiigghhttss  ((OOtthheerr))  

$$  

TToottaall  

$$  

AAtt  

RRiisskk  %%  

134,2603 

1,206,891 

-  

-  

-  

-  

824,873 

100,000 

158,000 

100,000 

47 

46 

- 

- 

- 

TToottaall  

11,,224444,,111111  

116699,,552244  

441100,,882255  

337722,,115588  

113344,,226600  

22,,338899,,776644  

1  Salaries and fees include movements in leave entitlements  

2  STI benefits are an accrual of the STI 2019  

3  Onboarding Performance Rights have been accrued over the vesting period 

YYeeaarr  eennddeedd  3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22001199  

DDiirreeccttoorrss  

SSaallaarriieess  aanndd  

SSuuppeerraannnnuuaattiioonn  

FFeeeess11  

$$  

CCoonnttrriibbuuttiioonnss  

$$  

D Gibbs 

J Osborne 

B Levet 

T Netscher 

S Warburton 

479,423 

424,040 

91,324 

158,000 

91,324 

20,767 

20,767 

8,676 

- 

8,676 

5588,,888866  

SShhaarree--BBaasseedd  CCoommppeennssaattiioonn  

Performance Rights 

Performance Rights that entitle one ordinary share in Gold Road for each performance right that vests if a nominated 

performance milestone is achieved are granted under the Plan.  

The agreements may be terminated early by either party with notice as set out in the agreements, subject to termination 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  ggrraanntteedd  

RRoollee  

TTeerrmm  ooff  aaggrreeeemmeenntt  

TTeerrmmiinnaattiioonn  nnoottiiccee  

FFiixxeedd  bbaassee  ssaallaarryy  eexxcclluuddiinngg  

LTI 2020-2022 (Company strategic hurdles) 

522,367 

28 May 2020 

172.0 cents3 

31 December 2022 

DDiirreeccttoorr  

IInncceennttiivvee  

D Gibbs 

STI 2019 

NNuummbbeerr  
GGrraanntteedd  

GGrraanntt  DDaattee  

FFaaiirr  VVaalluuee  aatt  
GGrraanntt  DDaattee  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  PPeerriioodd  
EEnndd  DDaattee11  

173,5372 

30 January 2020 

149.5 cents 

31 December 2019 

LTI 2020-2022 (External hurdles) 

112,337 

28 May 2020 

135.0 cents4 

31 December 2022 

J Osborne 

STI 2019 

101,2635 

30 January 2020 

149.5 cents 

31 December 2019 

LTI 2020-2022 (Company strategic hurdles) 

266,006 

28 May 2020 

172.0 cents3 

31 December 2022 

LTI 2020-2022 (External hurdles) 

57,206 

28 May 2020 

135.0 cents4 

31 December 2022 

1  Subsequent to the performance period end date, the Board determines the number of Performance Rights that vest 
2  D Gibbs’ STI 2019 target performance rights were 296,340 
3  Relates to LTI strategic hurdles.  Performance Rights allocated to Executive KMPs under the LTIs, had their values verified using a 

Black-Scholes pricing model  

4  Relates to LTI market hurdles.  Performance Rights allocated to Executive KMPs under the LTIs, had their values verified using a 

The following table shows details of the remuneration expense recognised for KMPs for the current financial year and 

Monte Carlo simulation 

previous period measured in accordance with the requirements of the accounting standards. 

5  J Osborne’s STI 2019 target performance rights were 175,074  

Subsequent to 31 December 2020, the following Performance Rights were vested.   

DDiirreeccttoorrss  

IInncceennttiivvee  PPllaann  

NNuummbbeerr  VVeesstteedd   GGrraanntt  DDaattee  

D Gibbs 

J Osborne 

STI 2020  

STI 2020  

LTI 2017-2020  

LTI 2018-2020  

115,729 

29 January 2021 

29 January 2021 

58,851 

93,706 

95,068 

FFaaiirr  VVaalluuee  aatt  GGrraanntt  
DDaattee22  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  PPeerriioodd  EEnndd  
DDaattee11  

120.5 cents  

120.5 cents 

31 December 2020 

31 December 2020 

17 November 2017 

42.7 cents 

31 December 2020 

25 May 2018 

38.2 cents 

31 December 2020 

1  Subsequent to the performance period end date, the Board determines the number of Performance Rights that vest 
2  Performance Rights are valued at the underlying market value at grant date of the ordinary shares over which they are granted 

The  assessed  fair  value  at  grant  date  of  Performance  Rights  granted  to  individuals  are  expensed  evenly  over  the 
performance period of the relevant incentive.   

AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  SShhaarree  OOppttiioonnss  aanndd  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  oovveerr  EEqquuiittyy  IInnssttrruummeennttss  GGrraanntteedd  aass  CCoommppeennssaattiioonn 
Conversion of Performance Rights Granted as Compensation 
During  the  year,  the  following  shares  were  issued  on  the  conversion  of  Performance  Rights  previously  granted  as 
compensation to Executive KMPs. 

DDiirreeccttoorr  

D Gibbs 
D Gibbs 
J Osborne 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
RRiigghhttss  CCoonnvveerrtteedd  
275,0001 
173,537 
101,263 

SShhaarreess  IIssssuueedd  

SShhaarree  IIssssuuee  DDaattee  

275,000 
173,537 
101,263 

23 March 2020 
23 March 2020 
23 March 2020 

EExxeerrcciissee  PPrriiccee  ooff  
PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 

VVeessttiinngg  DDaattee  ooff  
PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  
1 January 2020 
30 January 2020 
30 January 2020 

1  Onboarding Performance Rights vested on 1 January 2020 following the completion of the service conditions 

Performance Rights Granted as Compensation 
The movement during the year to 31 December 2020, by fair value, of Performance Rights over ordinary shares in the 
Company held by Executive KMPs and granted as part of remuneration is as follows: 

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPPss  

GGrraanntteedd  DDuurriinngg  tthhee  YYeeaarr11  
(($$))  

EExxeerrcciisseedd  DDuurriinngg  tthhee  YYeeaarr2  
(($$))  

D Gibbs 

J Osborne 

1,309,564 

686,147 

477,692 

107,845 

Performance Rights granted under the Plan have varying vesting periods as determined by the Board at the date of grant, 

1  The value of Performance Rights granted in the year is the fair value calculated at grant date.  The total value is included in the tables 

above.  This amount is allocated to remuneration over the vesting period 

except under certain circumstances whereby Performance Rights may be capable of exercise prior to the expiry of the 

2  The value of Performance Rights exercised during the year is calculated as the closing market price of the Company’s shares on the 

vesting period.  Participation in the Plan is at the Board’s discretion and no individual has a contractual right to participate 

date of exercise 

in the Plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits.   

In circumstances where a participant ceases to be employed or engaged by the Company at or prior to the end of the 

relevant performance period, the Board may decide that some or all of that person’s incentives will not be forfeited. 

Equity instruments granted as compensation during the year ended 31 December 2020 

During the year ended 31 December 2020, 1,232,716 Performance Rights were granted in accordance with STIs and 

LTIs pursuant to the terms of the Plan to Executive KMPs of the Company. 

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The movement during the year to 31 December 2020, by quantity, of Performance Rights over ordinary shares in the 
Company held by Executive KMPs and granted as part of remuneration is as follows: 

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPPss  

D Gibbs  
J Osborne 

BBaallaannccee  aatt  SSttaarrtt  ooff  
tthhee  YYeeaarr  

GGrraanntteedd  DDuurriinngg  
tthhee  YYeeaarr  

EExxeerrcciisseedd  DDuurriinngg  
tthhee  YYeeaarr  

BBaallaannccee  aatt  tthhee  EEnndd  ooff  
tthhee  YYeeaarr  

1,031,809 
1,199,581 

808,241 
424,475 

(448,537) 
(101,263) 

1,391,513 
1,522,793 

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Details of Performance Rights held at 31 December 2020 by Executive KMPs of the Company are detailed in the table 
below.   

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPPss  

IInncceennttiivvee  

GGrraanntt  DDaattee  

D Gibbs 

J Osborne 

LTI 2019-2021  
LTI 2020-2022  
LTI 2017-2020  
LTI 2018-2020  
LTI 2019-2021  
LTI 2020-2022  

29 May 2019 
28 May 2020 
17 November 2017 
25 May 2018 
29 May 2019 
28 May 2020 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  
GGrraanntteedd  
756,809 
634,704 
374,826 
380,273 
444,482 
323,212 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  PPeerriioodd  EEnndd  
DDaattee11  
31 December 2021 
31 December 2022 
31 December 2020 
31 December 2020 
31 December 2021 
31 December 2022 

1  Subsequent to the performance period end date, the Board determines the number of Performance Rights that vest 

Details of shares held at 31 December 2020 by KMPs of the Company are detailed below. 

DDiirreeccttoorrss 

D Gibbs 
J Osborne 
B Levet 
T Netscher 
S Warburton 
M Arnason 

BBaallaannccee  aatt  SSttaarrtt  ooff  tthhee  
YYeeaarr  

RReecceeiivveedd  DDuurriinngg  tthhee  
YYeeaarr  oonn  EExxeerrcciissee  ooff  
SShhaarree  OOppttiioonnss  oorr  
PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  

40,000 
3,022,161 
130,000 
765,000 
40,000 
- 

448,537 
101,263 
- 
- 
- 
- 

OOtthheerr  CChhaannggeess  DDuurriinngg  
tthhee  YYeeaarr1  

BBaallaannccee  aatt  tthhee  EEnndd  ooff  
tthhee  YYeeaarr  

- 
75,000 
110,000 
18,000 
58,000 
20,500 

488,537 
3,198,424 
240,000 
783,000 
98,000 
20,500 

1  Other changes during the year comprise market trades 

Company Performance 
The table below shows the performance of the Company as measured by share price and change in market capitalisation. 

Sales revenue  
Profit/(loss) after tax  
Net assets 
Basic EPS 
Share price 
Market capitalisation 

$’000 
$’000 
$’000 
cents 
$ 
$’000 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  
22002200  
294,650 
80,818 
443,727 
9.19 
1.325 
1,165,900 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  
22001199  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  
22001188  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  
22001177  

75,444 
(4,655) 
336,132 
(0.53) 
1.340 
1,177,728 

- 
(23,851) 
338,966 
(2.72) 
0.650 
570,109 

- 
(7,748) 
362,259 
(0.28) 
0.700 
613,963 

3300  JJuunnee  
22001177  

- 
229,817 
388,625 
26.40 
0.670 
584,414 

THIS IS THE END OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT 

OOffffiicceerrss’’  IInnddeemmnniittiieess  aanndd  IInnssuurraannccee  
Since the end of the previous financial year, the Company paid an insurance premium to insure certain officers of the 
Company.  The officers of the Company covered by the insurance policy include the Directors named in this report. 

The  Directors  and  Officers  Liability  insurance  provides  cover  against  all  costs  and  expenses  that  may  be  incurred  in 
defending civil or criminal proceedings that fall within the scope of the indemnity and that may be brought against the 
officers in their capacity as officers of the Company.  The insurance policy does not contain details of the premium paid 
in respect of individual officers of the Company.  Disclosure of the nature of the liability cover and the amount of the 
premium is subject to a confidentiality clause under the insurance policy. 

PPrroocceeeeddiinnggss  oonn  BBeehhaallff  ooff  tthhee  CCoommppaannyy  
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 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. 

RRoouunnddiinngg  ooff  AAmmoouunnttss  
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Instrument 2016/191 dated 24 March 2016 and in accordance with that 
Instrument,  amounts  in  the  Financial  Statements  and  Directors’  Report  have  been  rounded  to  the  nearest  thousand 
dollars, unless otherwise stated.  

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Details of Performance Rights held at 31 December 2020 by Executive KMPs of the Company are detailed in the table 

CCoorrppoorraattee  GGoovveerrnnaannccee  
The 31 December 2020 Corporate Governance Statement is available on the Company’s website at goldroad.com.au. 

AAuuddiitt  aanndd  NNoonn--AAuuddiitt  SSeerrvviicceess  
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: 

AAuuddiitt  aanndd  ootthheerr  aassssuurraannccee  sseerrvviicceess  

Audit and review of financial statements 

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services 

TTaaxxaattiioonn  sseerrvviicceess  

Tax advice and related services 

Total remuneration for taxation services 

OOtthheerr  sseerrvviicceess  

Consulting and other services 

Total remuneration for other services 

Total remuneration of KPMG  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$  

$ 

114400,,774455  

114400,,774455  

4433,,441144  

4433,,441144  

--  

--  

118844,,115599  

134,405 

134,405 

70,054 

70,054 

14,053 

14,053 

218,512 

1  Other changes during the year comprise market trades 

Company Performance 

It is the Company’s policy to employ KPMG on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where their expertise 
and experience with the Company are important.  These assignments are principally tax advice and consulting services.   

The table below shows the performance of the Company as measured by share price and change in market capitalisation. 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  

KPMG continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

A copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set 
out on page 55. 

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. 

Market capitalisation 

$’000 

1,165,900 

1,177,728 

613,963 

584,414 

DATED at Perth this 9th day of March 2021 

Since the end of the previous financial year, the Company paid an insurance premium to insure certain officers of the 

Company.  The officers of the Company covered by the insurance policy include the Directors named in this report. 

TTiimm  NNeettsscchheerr  
Non-executive Chairman 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  PPeerriioodd  EEnndd  

GGrraanntteedd  

756,809 

634,704 

374,826 

380,273 

444,482 

323,212 

DDaattee11  

31 December 2021 

31 December 2022 

31 December 2020 

31 December 2020 

31 December 2021 

31 December 2022 

EExxeeccuuttiivvee  KKMMPPss  

IInncceennttiivvee  

below.   

D Gibbs 

J Osborne 

DDiirreeccttoorrss 

D Gibbs 

J Osborne 

B Levet 

T Netscher 

S Warburton 

M Arnason 

LTI 2019-2021  

LTI 2020-2022  

LTI 2017-2020  

LTI 2018-2020  

LTI 2019-2021  

LTI 2020-2022  

YYeeaarr  

40,000 

3,022,161 

130,000 

765,000 

40,000 

- 

GGrraanntt  DDaattee  

29 May 2019 

28 May 2020 

25 May 2018 

29 May 2019 

28 May 2020 

17 November 2017 

RReecceeiivveedd  DDuurriinngg  tthhee  

SShhaarree  OOppttiioonnss  oorr  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  

448,537 

101,263 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1  Subsequent to the performance period end date, the Board determines the number of Performance Rights that vest 

Details of shares held at 31 December 2020 by KMPs of the Company are detailed below. 

BBaallaannccee  aatt  SSttaarrtt  ooff  tthhee  

YYeeaarr  oonn  EExxeerrcciissee  ooff  

OOtthheerr  CChhaannggeess  DDuurriinngg  

BBaallaannccee  aatt  tthhee  EEnndd  ooff  

tthhee  YYeeaarr1  

tthhee  YYeeaarr  

- 

75,000 

110,000 

18,000 

58,000 

20,500 

488,537 

3,198,424 

240,000 

783,000 

98,000 

20,500 

Sales revenue  

Profit/(loss) after tax  

Net assets 

Basic EPS 

Share price 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

cents 

$ 

22002200  

294,650 

80,818 

443,727 

9.19 

1.325 

22001199  

75,444 

(4,655) 

336,132 

(0.53) 

1.340 

22001188  

- 

(23,851) 

338,966 

(2.72) 

0.650 

570,109 

22001177  

- 

(7,748) 

362,259 

(0.28) 

0.700 

3300  JJuunnee  

22001177  

- 

229,817 

388,625 

26.40 

0.670 

THIS IS THE END OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT 

OOffffiicceerrss’’  IInnddeemmnniittiieess  aanndd  IInnssuurraannccee  

The  Directors  and  Officers  Liability  insurance  provides  cover  against  all  costs  and  expenses  that  may  be  incurred  in 

defending civil or criminal proceedings that fall within the scope of the indemnity and that may be brought against the 

officers in their capacity as officers of the Company.  The insurance policy does not contain details of the premium paid 

in respect of individual officers of the Company.  Disclosure of the nature of the liability cover and the amount of the 

premium is subject to a confidentiality clause under the insurance policy. 

PPrroocceeeeddiinnggss  oonn  BBeehhaallff  ooff  tthhee  CCoommppaannyy  

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 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. 

RRoouunnddiinngg  ooff  AAmmoouunnttss  

dollars, unless otherwise stated.  

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Instrument 2016/191 dated 24 March 2016 and in accordance with that 

Instrument,  amounts  in  the  Financial  Statements  and  Directors’  Report  have  been  rounded  to  the  nearest  thousand 

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under 
Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under 
Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 

To the Directors of Gold Road Resources Limited 

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Gold Road Resources 
Limited for the financial year ended 31 December 2020 there have been: 

i.

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the 
Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 
To the Directors of Gold Road Resources Limited 

ii.

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

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Gold Road Resources 
Limited for the financial year ended 31 December 2020 there have been: 

i.

KPMG 

ii.

KPMG 

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the 
Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
Partner 

Graham Hogg 

Perth 

9 March 2021 

Graham Hogg 

Partner 

Perth 

9 March 2021 

KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organisation of independent member firms affiliated 
with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved. The KPMG name and 
logo are trademarks used under license by the independent member firms of the KPMG global organisation. Liability limited by 
a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organisation of independent member firms affiliated 
with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved. The KPMG name and 
logo are trademarks used under license by the independent member firms of the KPMG global organisation. Liability limited by 
a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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Consolidated Financial Statements 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
For the year ended 31 December 2020 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 

Notes 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

$’000 

Sales revenue 

Cost of sales 

GGrroossss  pprrooffiitt  

Other income 

Fair value gain on derivatives 

TToottaall  ootthheerr  iinnccoommee  

Exploration expenditure  

Corporate and technical services 

Fair value loss on derivatives 

PPrrooffiitt//((lloossss)) bbeeffoorree  ffiinnaannccee  aanndd  iinnccoommee  ttaaxx  

Finance income 

Finance expenses 

PPrrooffiitt//((lloossss))  bbeeffoorree  iinnccoommee  ttaaxx  

Income tax (expense)/benefit 

PPrrooffiitt//((lloossss))  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

OOtthheerr  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  pprrooffiitt//((lloossss))  

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss at fair value through OCI 

Income tax on other comprehensive profit/(loss) 

OOtthheerr  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  pprrooffiitt//((lloossss))  nneett  ooff  ttaaxx  

TToottaall  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  pprrooffiitt//((lloossss))  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  aattttrriibbuutteedd  ttoo  oowwnneerrss  ooff  tthhee  
CCoommppaannyy  

EEaarrnniinnggss   ppeerr   sshhaarree   ffoorr   pprrooffiitt//((lloossss))   aattttrriibbuuttaabbllee   ttoo   tthhee   oorrddiinnaarryy   eeqquuiittyy  
hhoollddeerrss  ooff  tthhee  CCoommppaannyy::  

Basic profit/(loss) per share 

Diluted profit/(loss) per share 

4(a) 

5(a) 

4(b) 

4(c) 

5(b) 

5(c) 

4(c) 

5(d) 

22 

6(a) 

6(b) 

229944,,665500    

((115555,,999922))  

113388,,665588    

1177,,446611    

22,,442222    

1199,,888833    

((2244,,669977))  

((1122,,887700))  

--    

112200,,997744    

448800   

((77,,998844))  

111133,,447700   

((3322,,665522))  

8800,,881188   

558800   

--   

558800   

75,444  

(40,507) 

34,937  

-  

-  

-  

(17,638) 

(10,977) 

(8,829) 

(2,507) 

845  

(3,553) 

(5,215) 

560  

(4,655) 

(74) 

-  

(74) 

8811,,339988   

(4,729) 

CCeennttss  

99..1199    

99..1133    

Cents 

(0.53) 

(0.53) 

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
As at 31 December 2020 

AASSSSEETTSS  

CCuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other financial assets  

Inventories 

TToottaall  ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

NNoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

Property, plant and equipment 

Right-of-use assets 

Exploration and evaluation 

Other financial assets 

Deferred tax asset 

TToottaall  nnoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

TTOOTTAALL  AASSSSEETTSS  

LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS 

CCuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

Trade and other payables 

Provisions 

Borrowings 

Lease liabilities 

Current tax liabilities 

Other financial liabilities 

TToottaall  ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

NNoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

Provisions 

Borrowings 

Lease liabilities 

Deferred tax liabilities  

Other financial liabilities 

TToottaall  nnoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

TTOOTTAALL  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  

NNeett  aasssseettss  

EEQQUUIITTYY  

Contributed equity 

Reserves 

Retained earnings 

TTOOTTAALL  EEQQUUIITTYY  

Notes 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

$’000 

7 

11 

12 

9 

10 

8 

13 

14 

16 

17 

22 

18 

14 

16 

17 

22 

18 

112266,,338877  

66,,667711  

887744  

2233,,337766  

115577,,330088  

333333,,888866  

111177,,441111  

1166,,997722  

11,,554411  

--  

446699,,881100  

662277,,111188  

2299,,337788  

22,,770099  

--  

99,,669955  

77,,333366  

88,,117744  

5577,,229922  

2255,,444411  

--  

110066,,228877  

1144,,116633  

44,,446688  

115500,,335599  

220077,,665511  

101,332 

2,964 

82 

18,292 

122,670 

330,564 

125,559 

16,764 

577 

10,894 

484,358 

607,028 

27,689 

1,165 

49,553 

8,572 

- 

10,814 

97,793 

26,202 

28,955 

113,295 

- 

4,651 

173,103 

270,896 

441199,,446677  

336,132 

19 

20 

20(c) 

220033,,994499  

33,,662222  

221111,,889966  

441199,,446677  

203,949 

2,081 

130,102 

336,132 

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

As at 31 December 2020 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
For the year ended 31 December 2020 

CCoonnttrriibbuutteedd  
EEqquuiittyy  

EEqquuiittyy  
RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
RReesseerrvvee11  

$$’’000000  

$$’’000000  

FFaaiirr  VVaalluuee  
RReesseerrvvee  

$$’’000000  

RReettaaiinneedd  
EEaarrnniinnggss  

$$’’000000  

TToottaall  

$$’’000000  

BBaallaannccee  aass  aatt  11  JJaannuuaarryy  22002200  

220033,,994499  

22,,666611    

Profit for the year  

Other comprehensive profit for the year  

TToottaall  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  pprrooffiitt  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

Equity settled share-based payments 

Transfer from equity remuneration reserve 

Tax effect on share-based payments 

--  

--  

--  

--  

--  

--  

BBaallaannccee  aass  aatt  3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

220033,,994499 

--    

--    

--    

11,,667777    

((997766))  

226600    

33,,662222    

((558800))  

--    

558800    

558800    

--    

--    

--    

--    

113300,,110022    

333366,,113322    

8800,,881188    

8800,,881188    

--    

558800    

8800,,881188    

8811,,339988    

--    

997766    

--    

11,,667777    

--    

226600    

221111,,889966    

441199,,446677    

CCoonnttrriibbuutteedd  
EEqquuiittyy  

EEqquuiittyy  
RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
RReesseerrvvee11  

$$’’000000  

$$’’000000  

FFaaiirr  VVaalluuee  
RReesseerrvvee  

$$’’000000  

RReettaaiinneedd  
EEaarrnniinnggss  

$$’’000000  

TToottaall  

$$’’000000  

BBaallaannccee  aass  aatt  11  JJaannuuaarryy  22001199  

203,949 

1,820  

(506) 

133,703  

338,966  

Loss for the year  

Other comprehensive loss for the year  

TToottaall  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  lloossss  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

Equity settled share-based payments 

Transfer from equity remuneration reserve 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

BBaallaannccee  aass  aatt  3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22001199  

203,949 

Further information about the share-based payments is set out in Note 27 

-  

-  

-  

1,895  

(1,054) 

2,661  

-  

(74) 

(74) 

-  

-  

(4,655) 

-  

(4,655) 

-  

1,054  

(4,655) 

(74) 

(4,729) 

1,895  

-  

(580) 

130,102  

336,132  

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

AASSSSEETTSS  

CCuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other financial assets  

Inventories 

TToottaall  ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

NNoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

Property, plant and equipment 

Right-of-use assets 

Exploration and evaluation 

Other financial assets 

Deferred tax asset 

TToottaall  nnoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

TTOOTTAALL  AASSSSEETTSS  

LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS 

CCuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

Trade and other payables 

Provisions 

Borrowings 

Lease liabilities 

Current tax liabilities 

Other financial liabilities 

TToottaall  ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

NNoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

Provisions 

Borrowings 

Lease liabilities 

Deferred tax liabilities  

Other financial liabilities 

TToottaall  nnoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

TTOOTTAALL  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  

NNeett  aasssseettss  

EEQQUUIITTYY  

Contributed equity 

Reserves 

Retained earnings 

TTOOTTAALL  EEQQUUIITTYY  

Notes 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

$’000 

7 

11 

12 

9 

10 

8 

13 

14 

16 

17 

22 

18 

14 

16 

17 

22 

18 

19 

20 

20(c) 

112266,,338877  

66,,667711  

887744  

2233,,337766  

115577,,330088  

333333,,888866  

111177,,441111  

1166,,997722  

11,,554411  

--  

446699,,881100  

662277,,111188  

2299,,337788  

22,,770099  

--  

99,,669955  

77,,333366  

88,,117744  

5577,,229922  

2255,,444411  

--  

110066,,228877  

1144,,116633  

44,,446688  

115500,,335599  

220077,,665511  

220033,,994499  

33,,662222  

221111,,889966  

441199,,446677  

101,332 

2,964 

82 

18,292 

122,670 

330,564 

125,559 

16,764 

577 

10,894 

484,358 

607,028 

27,689 

1,165 

49,553 

8,572 

- 

10,814 

97,793 

26,202 

28,955 

113,295 

- 

4,651 

173,103 

270,896 

203,949 

2,081 

130,102 

336,132 

441199,,446677  

336,132 

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
For the year ended 31 December 2020 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 

Notes 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

$’000 

CCaasshh  fflloowwss  ffrroomm  ooppeerraattiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

Receipts from customers 

Interest received 

Receipts from government – PAYG cashflow boost 

Interest and fees paid – lease liabilities 

Interest and fees paid – borrowing 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Payments for exploration and evaluation expensed 

Research and development tax benefit 

Income tax paid 

229900,,775500    

446688    

110000    

((44,,229944))  

((22,,225533))  

((111199,,223388))  

((2222,,884400))  

--    

--    

NNeett  ccaasshh  iinnffllooww  ffrroomm  ooppeerraattiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

7(b) 

114422,,669933    

CCaasshh  fflloowwss  ffrroomm  iinnvveessttiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

Payments for property, plant and equipment 

Acquisition of investments in listed securities 

Proceeds from sale of investments in listed securities 

Payments for exploration and evaluation capitalised  

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Payments for capitalised interest during development 

Payments for derivatives 

Transfers from security deposits 

Payments for tenement acquisitions 

NNeett  ccaasshh  oouuttffllooww  ffrroomm  iinnvveessttiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

CCaasshh  fflloowwss  ffrroomm  ffiinnaanncciinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

Lease repayments 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayment of borrowings 

Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings 

NNeett  ccaasshh  ((oouuttffllooww))//iinnffllooww  ffrroomm  ffiinnaanncciinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

CCaasshh  aanndd  ccaasshh  eeqquuiivvaalleennttss  aatt  tthhee  bbeeggiinnnniinngg  ooff  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 

CCaasshh  aanndd  ccaasshh  eeqquuiivvaalleennttss  aatt  tthhee  eenndd  ooff  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

7 

75,444  

829  

-  

(1,119) 

(1,557) 

(22,356) 

(16,810) 

120  

(508) 

34,043  

(37,282) 

(50) 

-  

(4,176) 

23  

(4,513) 

(513) 

187  

(24) 

((4433,,446611))  

((99,,225599))  

2277,,333344  

((11,,661166))  

1188    

--    

--    

--    

--  

((2266,,998844))  

(46,348) 

((88,,777788))  

5500,,000000    

((113300,,441199))  

((11,,445577))  

((9900,,665544))  

110011,,333322    

2255,,005555      

112266,,338877    

(7,739) 

77,419  

-  

-  

69,680  

43,957  

57,375   

101,332  

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

For the year ended 31 December 2020 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 

Notes 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

$’000 

NNeett  ccaasshh  iinnffllooww  ffrroomm  ooppeerraattiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

7(b) 

114422,,669933    

CCaasshh  fflloowwss  ffrroomm  ooppeerraattiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

Receipts from customers 

Interest received 

Receipts from government – PAYG cashflow boost 

Interest and fees paid – lease liabilities 

Interest and fees paid – borrowing 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Payments for exploration and evaluation expensed 

Research and development tax benefit 

Income tax paid 

CCaasshh  fflloowwss  ffrroomm  iinnvveessttiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

Payments for property, plant and equipment 

Acquisition of investments in listed securities 

Proceeds from sale of investments in listed securities 

Payments for exploration and evaluation capitalised  

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Payments for capitalised interest during development 

Payments for derivatives 

Transfers from security deposits 

Payments for tenement acquisitions 

NNeett  ccaasshh  oouuttffllooww  ffrroomm  iinnvveessttiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

CCaasshh  fflloowwss  ffrroomm  ffiinnaanncciinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

Lease repayments 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayment of borrowings 

Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings 

NNeett  ccaasshh  ((oouuttffllooww))//iinnffllooww  ffrroomm  ffiinnaanncciinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

229900,,775500    

446688    

110000    

((44,,229944))  

((22,,225533))  

((111199,,223388))  

((2222,,884400))  

--    

--    

((4433,,446611))  

((99,,225599))  

2277,,333344  

((11,,661166))  

1188    

--    

--    

--    

--  

((88,,777788))  

5500,,000000    

((113300,,441199))  

((11,,445577))  

((9900,,665544))  

110011,,333322    

2255,,005555      

112266,,338877    

75,444  

829  

-  

(1,119) 

(1,557) 

(22,356) 

(16,810) 

120  

(508) 

34,043  

(37,282) 

(50) 

-  

(4,176) 

23  

(4,513) 

(513) 

187  

(24) 

(7,739) 

77,419  

-  

-  

69,680  

43,957  

57,375   

101,332  

((2266,,998844))  

(46,348) 

CCaasshh  aanndd  ccaasshh  eeqquuiivvaalleennttss  aatt  tthhee  bbeeggiinnnniinngg  ooff  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 

CCaasshh  aanndd  ccaasshh  eeqquuiivvaalleennttss  aatt  tthhee  eenndd  ooff  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

7 

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

Corporate information 
Basis of preparation 

Segment information 
Revenue 
Expenses 
Earnings per share 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Exploration and evaluation 
Property, plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Trade and other payables 
Provisions 

INDEX 
NNoottee  NNoo..  
CCoorrppoorraattee  iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn  aanndd  bbaassiiss  ooff  pprreeppaarraattiioonn  
1 
2 
FFiinnaanncciiaall  ppeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
3 
4 
5 
6 
OOppeerraattiinngg  aasssseettss  aanndd  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
CCaappiittaall  aanndd  ffiinnaanncciiaall  rriisskk  mmaannaaggeemmeenntt  
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
OOtthheerr  iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn  
22 
23 
24 
25 
26 
27 
28 
29 
UUnnrreeccooggnniisseedd  iitteemmss  
30 
31 
32 

Financial risk management 
Borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Other financial liabilities 
Contributed equity 
Reserves and retained earnings 
Dividends 

Income tax and deferred tax 
Interests in other entities 
Deed of Cross Guarantee 
Parent entity financial information 
Related party transactions 
Share-based payments 
Remuneration of auditors 
New standards and interpretations 

Contingencies 
Commitments 
Significant events after the balance date 

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Note 1  Corporate Information 
The financial statements cover the  consolidated group  comprising Gold  Road  Resources Limited and its subsidiaries, 
together referred to as Gold Road, the Company or the Group. 

Gold Road is a company incorporated and domiciled in Australia, limited by shares, and is a for profit entity whose shares 
are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. 

Note 2  Basis of Preparation  
The financial statements were authorised for issue in accordance with a Resolution of the Directors on 9 March 2021. 

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards 
and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AAAASSBB) and the Corporations Act 2001.  

Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards 

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as 
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.  

Historical cost convention 

These Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and on an accruals 
basis, except for derivative financial assets/liabilities and certain other financial assets and liabilities which are required 
to be measured at fair value. 

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 Gold Road’s functional and presentation currency. 

Comparatives  

When  required  by  Accounting  Standards,  comparative  figures  have  been  adjusted  to  confirm  to  the  changes  in 
presentation for the current financial year. 

Rounding of amounts 

The  Company  is  of  a  kind  referred  to  in  ASIC  Corporations  (Rounding  in  Financial/Directors’  Reports)  Instrument 
2016/191  and  in accordance with that Instrument, all  financial  information presented in Australian  dollars has been 
rounded to the nearest thousand unless otherwise stated. 

Critical accounting estimates 

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain estimates, judgements and assumptions that affect 
the application of the Group’s accounting policies.  Actual results may differ from these estimates and application of 
different assumptions and estimates may have a significant impact on the Group’s net assets and financial results.  

Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are based on the latest available information at each 
reporting date.  Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised.  The 
areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to 
the financial statements are found in the following notes.  

Note 5(b), Note 8 
Note 9 
Note 10 
Note 14 
Note 22 

Exploration and Evaluation  
Property, Plant and Equipment 
Right-of-use Assets 
Rehabilitation Provision 
Income Tax and Deferred Tax 

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Financial Performance 

Note 1  Corporate Information 

The financial statements cover the  consolidated group  comprising Gold  Road  Resources Limited and its subsidiaries, 

together referred to as Gold Road, the Company or the Group. 

Gold Road is a company incorporated and domiciled in Australia, limited by shares, and is a for profit entity whose shares 

are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. 

Note 2  Basis of Preparation  

The financial statements were authorised for issue in accordance with a Resolution of the Directors on 9 March 2021. 

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards 

and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AAAASSBB) and the Corporations Act 2001.  

Note 3  Segment Information 
The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Group’s 
Board  of  Directors,  being  the  Group’s  Chief  Operating  Decision  Maker  (CCOODDMM),  in  assessing  performance  and  in 
determining the allocation of resources.  An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business 
activities which may earn revenue and incur expenditure, and separate financial information is available that is evaluated 
regularly by the CODM.  These are measured in the same way as in the financial statements.   

The following have been identified as individual operating segments:  

Development and Production 

All operating segments within Australia will be one reportable segment being Development and Production, consisting of 
the Gruyere joint operation with Gold Fields, which transitioned from development to production phase during the 2019 
year.  Exploration activities on Gruyere JV tenements are included in the Exploration segment. 

Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards 

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as 

Exploration 

The Exploration segment includes the activities on all mineral exploration, including all joint venture tenements.  

Unallocated  

These Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and on an accruals 

basis, except for derivative financial assets/liabilities and certain other financial assets and liabilities which are required 

Unallocated items comprise corporate which includes those expenditures supporting the business during the year, and 
items that cannot be directly attributed to the Development and Production or Exploration segments. 

The segment information for the reportable segments for the year ended 31 December 2020 is as follows: 

DDeevveellooppmmeenntt  aanndd  
PPrroodduuccttiioonn 

EExxpplloorraattiioonn 

UUnnaallllooccaatteedd  

TToottaall  

$$’’000000  

$’000 

$$’’000000  

$’000 

$$’’000000  

$’000 

$$’’000000  

$’000 

3311  DDeecc  
22002200  

31 Dec 
2019 

3311  DDeecc  
22002200  

31 Dec 
2019 

3311  DDeecc  
22002200  

31 Dec 
2019 

3311  DDeecc  
22002200  

31 Dec 
2019 

Segment revenue 
Segment profit/(loss) before tax 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 

229944,,665500    
113355,,993333    
--    

75,444  
24,638  
-  

--    
((2244,,669977))  
--    

-  
(17,638) 
-  

--    
22,,223344    
((3322,,665522))  

-   229944,,665500    
(12,215)  111133,,447700    
((3322,,665522))  

560  

75,444  
(5,215) 
560  

Capital expenditure additions 
Segment assets 
Segment liabilities 

4400,,226644    

56,222  
448833,,667722     541,943  
(237,875) 
((118800,,887711))  

55,,778888    
2222,,997722    
((22,,772288))  

4,179  

337755    
17,232   112200,,447744    
((2244,,005522))  
(1,704) 

444  

4466,,442277    
60,845  
47,853   662277,,111188     607,028  
(270,896) 
((220077,,665511))  
(31,317) 

Recognition and measurement 
Operating  segments  are  identified,  and  segment  information  disclosed,  where  appropriate,  on  the  basis  of  internal 
reports reviewed by the Board of Directors, being the Company’s CODM, as defined by AASB 8. 

Note 4  Revenue  

Revenue from contracts with customers 

issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.  

Historical cost convention 

to be measured at fair value. 

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 Gold Road’s functional and presentation currency. 

When  required  by  Accounting  Standards,  comparative  figures  have  been  adjusted  to  confirm  to  the  changes  in 

Comparatives  

presentation for the current financial year. 

Rounding of amounts 

The  Company  is  of  a  kind  referred  to  in  ASIC  Corporations  (Rounding  in  Financial/Directors’  Reports)  Instrument 

2016/191  and  in accordance with that Instrument, all  financial  information presented in Australian  dollars has been 

rounded to the nearest thousand unless otherwise stated. 

Critical accounting estimates 

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain estimates, judgements and assumptions that affect 

the application of the Group’s accounting policies.  Actual results may differ from these estimates and application of 

different assumptions and estimates may have a significant impact on the Group’s net assets and financial results.  

Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are based on the latest available information at each 

reporting date.  Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised.  The 

areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to 

Note 5(b), Note 8 

Exploration and Evaluation  

Note 9 

Note 10 

Note 14 

Note 22 

Property, Plant and Equipment 

Right-of-use Assets 

Rehabilitation Provision 

Income Tax and Deferred Tax 

the financial statements are found in the following notes.  

Gold revenue 

229944,,665500  

229944,,665500  

75,444 

75,444 

Recognition and measurement 
The Group recognises revenue at a point in time when control (physical or contractual) is transferred to the buyer, and 
the amount of revenue can be reliably measured.  Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received 
or receivable. 

The Group’s gold revenue is recognised when control has transferred to the buyer and selling prices are known or can 
be reasonably estimated.   

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1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

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Profit on sales of investments in listed securities 
Other income 

(c) 

Fair value gain on derivatives 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 
$’000 

$$’’000000  

1177,,227788    
118833    

1177,,446611    

-  
-  

-  

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 
$’000 

$$’’000000  

Fair value gain/(loss) on derivatives 

22,,442222    
22,,442222    

(8,829) 
(8,829) 

Gold forward sales contracts 
At the reporting date, the  Group has  gold forward sale contracts totalling 73,080 ounces  denominated in Australian 
dollars which are held to be delivered at an average of $1,857 per ounce.  Of these, 18,400 ounces are adjusted for the 
mark-to-market  valuation  through  the  profit  or  loss,  performed  at  each  reporting  period  and  which  are  held  to  be 
delivered at an average of $1,785 per ounce. 

For  the  details  of  the  remaining  54,680  ounces  of  gold  forward  sales  contracts  accounted  for  using  the  ‘own  use 
exemption’ under AASB 9 Financial Instruments, refer to Note 31 (b). 

Put options 
At the reporting date, the Group has 15,000 ounces of Australian dollar denominated gold put options with maturity 
dates over the next 9 months and a strike price of $1,800 per ounce.  These are accounted for as derivatives (fair value 
through profit or loss). 

Recognition and measurement 
Derivatives  are  classified  as  held  for  trading  and  accounted  for  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  unless  they  are 
accounted for using the ‘own use exemption’. 

For derivatives classified as held  for trading, a mark-to-market valuation  is  performed on the remaining undelivered 
ounces, with any changes in the fair value recognised in profit or loss. 

They are presented as current assets or liabilities if they are expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the 
reporting period. 

For derivatives accounted for using the ‘own use exemption’, all associated revenue is recognised in the profit or loss 
on the delivery date. 

Note 5  Expenses 
Cost of sales 

Costs of production 
Royalties & other selling costs 
Depreciation & amortisation expense 
Changes in inventory 

Exploration expenditure expensed 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

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3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 
$’000 

$$’’000000  

((9988,,008822))  
((1100,,663355))  
((4488,,668877))  
11,,441122   

((115555,,999922))  

(26,709) 
(2,407) 
(11,624) 
(1,362) 

(42,102) 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 
$’000 

$$’’000000  

Costs expensed in relation to areas of interest in the exploration and evaluation phase 

((2244,,669977))  

((2244,,669977))  

(17,638) 

(17,638) 

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(b)  Other income 

Profit on sales of investments in listed securities 

Other income 

(c) 

Fair value gain on derivatives 

Fair value gain/(loss) on derivatives 

Gold forward sales contracts 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

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3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

1177,,227788    

118833    

1177,,446611    

$$’’000000  

22,,442222    

22,,442222    

$’000 

-  

-  

-  

$’000 

(8,829) 

(8,829) 

Recognition and measurement 
Accounting for exploration and evaluation expenditures is assessed separately for each “area of interest”.  Each “area of 
interest” is an individual geological area which is considered to constitute a favourable environment for the presence of 
a mineral deposit or has been proved to contain such a deposit. 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure relating to an area of interest is capitalised when either of the following criteria 
has been met: 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

A Mineral Resource has been defined; or  

The Group has determined that there is a reasonable expectation that Mineral Resources will be defined. 

If the criterion is not met, exploration and evaluation expenditure is expensed. 

The exception to this treatment is the acquisition of an exploration and evaluation asset through an asset acquisition or 
business  combination  which  will  be  recognised  as  an  asset  on  acquisition  and  only  future  exploration  and  evaluation 
spend on the area of interest acquired will be subject to the above criteria. 

Where a decision has been made to proceed with development in respect of a particular area of interest, the relevant 
exploration and evaluation asset is tested for impairment and the balance is then transferred to mine development. 

For  the  details  of  the  remaining  54,680  ounces  of  gold  forward  sales  contracts  accounted  for  using  the  ‘own  use 

Any gain or loss on disposal of an area of interest is recognised in profit or loss. 

exemption’ under AASB 9 Financial Instruments, refer to Note 31 (b). 

Corporate and technical services 

Administration and technical services 
Employee expenses 
Equity based remuneration expense 
Depreciation expense 

Finance expenses 

Interest and finance charges  
Amortisation of debt establishment fees 
Lease interest 
Provisions: unwinding of discount 

Note 6  Earnings Per Share 

Basic earnings per share 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 
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$’000 

$$’’000000  

((44,,114499))  
((66,,113355))  
((11,,667777))  
((990099))  
((1122,,887700))  

(4,292) 
(4,142) 
(1,895) 
(648) 
(10,977) 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 
$’000 

$$’’000000  

((22,,330088))  
((996677))  
((44,,330066))  
((440033))  
((77,,998844))  

(1,602) 
(352) 
(1,118) 
(481) 
(3,553) 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 20191 
Cents  

CCeennttss  

Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company 

99..1199    

(0.53) 

Diluted earnings per share 

Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company 

99..1133    

(0.53) 

Profit/(loss) used in calculation of basic and diluted earnings per 
share 

Profit/(loss) for the financial year 

$$’’000000  

8800,,881188  

$’000  

(4,655) 

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At the reporting date, the  Group has  gold forward sale contracts totalling 73,080 ounces  denominated in Australian 

dollars which are held to be delivered at an average of $1,857 per ounce.  Of these, 18,400 ounces are adjusted for the 

mark-to-market  valuation  through  the  profit  or  loss,  performed  at  each  reporting  period  and  which  are  held  to  be 

delivered at an average of $1,785 per ounce. 

At the reporting date, the Group has 15,000 ounces of Australian dollar denominated gold put options with maturity 

dates over the next 9 months and a strike price of $1,800 per ounce.  These are accounted for as derivatives (fair value 

Put options 

through profit or loss). 

Recognition and measurement 

Derivatives  are  classified  as  held  for  trading  and  accounted  for  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  unless  they  are 

accounted for using the ‘own use exemption’. 

For derivatives classified as held  for trading, a mark-to-market valuation  is  performed on the remaining undelivered 

ounces, with any changes in the fair value recognised in profit or loss. 

They are presented as current assets or liabilities if they are expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the 

For derivatives accounted for using the ‘own use exemption’, all associated revenue is recognised in the profit or loss 

reporting period. 

on the delivery date. 

Note 5  Expenses 

Cost of sales 

Costs of production 

Royalties & other selling costs 

Depreciation & amortisation expense 

Changes in inventory 

Exploration expenditure expensed 

Costs expensed in relation to areas of interest in the exploration and evaluation phase 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

((9988,,008822))  

((1100,,663355))  

((4488,,668877))  

11,,441122   

((115555,,999922))  

$$’’000000  

((2244,,669977))  

((2244,,669977))  

$’000 

(26,709) 

(2,407) 

(11,624) 

(1,362) 

(42,102) 

$’000 

(17,638) 

(17,638) 

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  Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator 

Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator in calculating basic earnings per 
share 
Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share: 
Performance Rights1 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 20191 

NNoo..  

No. 

887799,,662200,,447700    

878,267,013  

55,,774477,,553355  

-  

Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings 
per share 

888844,,001144,,554488    

878,267,013  

1  There were 5,219,037 Performance Rights outstanding at 31 December 2019 which were excluded from the diluted weighted-average 

number of ordinary shares calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. 

Recognition and measurement 

Basic earnings per share 

Basic  earnings  per  share  is  calculated  by  dividing  the  earnings  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 year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year. 

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. 

Operating Assets and Liabilities 
Note 7  Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash at bank 
Short term deposits  
Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at bank - Gruyere JV 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

31 December 2019  
$’000  

9966,,338877    
3300,,000000    
112266,,338877    

101,332  
-  
101,332  

Included  in  cash  at  bank  of  $126.387  million  (2019:  $101.332  million)  is  $9.527  million  (2019:  $9.501  million) 
representing the Company’s share of cash at bank held in the Gruyere JV.   

Cash flows from operating activities reconciliation 

Profit/(loss) from ordinary activities after income tax 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Share-based payments expense 
Fair value (profit)/loss on derivatives 
Profit on disposal of investments in listed securities 
Profit on disposal of assets 
Rehabilitation accretion 
Effective interest on borrowings 
Exploration expenditure write offs 
Change in operating assets and liabilities: 

Decrease/(Increase) in accrued interest receivable 
Increase in other operating receivables 
Increase in inventory 
Increase in employee entitlements 
Increase in operating trade and other payables 
Increase in current tax liability 
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liability 

Net cash inflow from operating activities 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

12 months ended  
31 December 2019  
$’000  

8800,,881188    
4499,,559966    
11,,667777    
((22,,442222))  
((1177,,227788))  
((33))  
440033    
996677    
11,,443322    

1144    
((33,,772222))  
((55,,008833))  
11,,887711    
11,,777700    
66,,115566    
2266,,449977    
114422,,669933    

(4,655) 
12,272  
1,895  
8,829  
-  
-  
481  
351  
457  

(15) 
(1,774) 
(2,667) 
547  
19,390  
-  
(1,068) 
34,043  

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  Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator 

Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator in calculating basic earnings per 

887799,,662200,,447700    

878,267,013  

Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share: 

share 

Performance Rights1 

per share 

Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings 

55,,774477,,553355  

-  

888844,,001144,,554488    

878,267,013  

1  There were 5,219,037 Performance Rights outstanding at 31 December 2019 which were excluded from the diluted weighted-average 

number of ordinary shares calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. 

Recognition and measurement 

Basic earnings per share 

Basic  earnings  per  share  is  calculated  by  dividing  the  earnings  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 year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year. 

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 

Cash flows from operating activities reconciliation 

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3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019  

to dilutive potential ordinary shares. 

Operating Assets and Liabilities 

Note 7  Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash at bank 

Short term deposits  

Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at bank - Gruyere JV 

Profit/(loss) from ordinary activities after income tax 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Share-based payments expense 

Fair value (profit)/loss on derivatives 

Profit on disposal of investments in listed securities 

Profit on disposal of assets 

Rehabilitation accretion 

Effective interest on borrowings 

Exploration expenditure write offs 

Change in operating assets and liabilities: 

Decrease/(Increase) in accrued interest receivable 

Increase in other operating receivables 

Increase in inventory 

Increase in employee entitlements 

Increase in operating trade and other payables 

Increase in current tax liability 

Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liability 

Net cash inflow from operating activities 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019  

$$’’000000  

9966,,338877    

3300,,000000    

112266,,338877    

$’000  

101,332  

-  

101,332  

$$’’000000  

8800,,881188    

4499,,559966    

11,,667777    

((22,,442222))  

((1177,,227788))  

((33))  

440033    

996677    

11,,443322    

1144    

((33,,772222))  

((55,,008833))  

11,,887711    

11,,777700    

66,,115566    

2266,,449977    

114422,,669933    

$’000  

(4,655) 

12,272  

1,895  

8,829  

-  

-  

481  

351  

457  

(15) 

(1,774) 

(2,667) 

547  

19,390  

-  

(1,068) 

34,043  

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

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3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 20191 

NNoo..  

No. 

Recognition and measurement 
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 that are readily convertible to known amounts of 
cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.   

Note 8  Exploration and Evaluation 

In the exploration and evaluation phase 
OOppeenniinngg  bbaallaannccee  
Exploration acquisitions during the year 
Exploration expenditure written off during the year 
Exploration expenditure capitalised during the year 
CClloossiinngg  bbaallaannccee  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

31 December 2019 
$’000 

1166,,776644    
--    
((11,,443322))  
11,,664400    
1166,,997722    

13,042  
81  
(457) 
4,098  
16,764  

Recognition and measurement 
Accounting for exploration and evaluation expenditures is assessed separately for each “area of interest”.  Each “area of 
interest” is an individual geological area which is considered to constitute a favourable environment for the presence of 
a mineral deposit or has been proved to contain such a deposit. 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure relating to an area of interest is capitalised when either of the following criteria 
has been met: 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

a Mineral Resource has been defined; or  

the Group has determined that there is a reasonable expectation that Mineral Resources will be defined. 

If the criterion is not met, exploration and evaluation expenditure is expensed. 

The exception to this treatment is the acquisition of an exploration and evaluation asset through an asset acquisition or 
business  combination  which  will  be  recognised  as  an  asset  on  acquisition  and  only  future  exploration  and  evaluation 
spend on the area of interest acquired will be subject to the above criteria. 

Where a decision has been made to proceed with development in respect of a particular area of interest, the relevant 
exploration and evaluation asset is tested for impairment and the balance is then transferred to mine development. 

Included  in  cash  at  bank  of  $126.387  million  (2019:  $101.332  million)  is  $9.527  million  (2019:  $9.501  million) 

representing the Company’s share of cash at bank held in the Gruyere JV.   

Any gain or loss on disposal of an area of interest is recognised in profit or loss.   

Critical accounting estimates and judgements 

Determination of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 

The Group estimates its Mineral Resources and  Ore Reserves in accordance with  the Joint Ore Reserves Committee 
Australasian  Code  of  Reporting  of  Exploration  Results,  Mineral  Resources  and  Ore  Reserves  (the  JORC  Code).    The 
information on Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves is prepared by or under the supervision of Competent Persons as 
defined in the JORC Code.  The amounts presented are based on the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves determined 
under the JORC Code.  

There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves and assumptions that 
are valid at the time of estimation may change significantly when new information becomes available.  

Changes  in  the  forecast  prices  of  commodities,  exchange  rates,  production  costs  or  recovery  rates  may  change  the 
economic status of Ore Reserves and may ultimately result in the Ore Reserves being restated.  Such changes in Ore 
Reserves  could  impact  on  depreciation  and  amortisation  rates,  asset  carrying  values,  impairment  assessments  and 
provisions. 

Impairment of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Capitalised mineral exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area 
of interest and are assessed for indicators of impairment during each reporting period.   

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In the event that an area of interest is abandoned or if the Directors consider the expenditure to be of reduced value, 
accumulated costs carried forward are written down to recoverable amount in the year in which that assessment is made.   

For the purposes of impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to cash-generating units to which 
the exploration activity relates.  The cash-generating unit is not larger than the area of interest. 

The future recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is dependent upon a number of factors, 
including whether the Group decides to exploit the related lease itself or, if not, whether it expects to successfully recover 
the related exploration and evaluation asset through sale.  

Factors  that  could  impact  future  recoverability  include  the  level  of  Mineral  Resources  and  Ore  Reserves,  future 
technological changes which could impact the cost of mining, future legal changes (including changes to environmental 
restoration obligations) and changes to commodity prices. 

To the extent that capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is determined not to be recoverable in the future, 
an impairment expense is recognised in the period in which the determination is made. 

Note 9  Property, Plant and Equipment 

PPllaanntt  aanndd  
EEqquuiippmmeenntt  
$$’’000000  

BBuuiillddiinnggss  
$$’’000000  

MMiinnee  
DDeevveellooppmmeenntt  
AAsssseettss  
$$000000  

AAsssseettss  UUnnddeerr  
CCoonnssttrruuccttiioonn  
$$’’000000  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
Opening net book value 
Additions 
Movement in rehabilitation asset 
Transfer from assets under construction 
Depreciation & amortisation 
Disposals 
NNeett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
Cost  
Accumulated depreciation 
CClloossiinngg  nneett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22001199  
Opening net book value 
Additions 
Movement in rehabilitation asset 
Transfer from assets under construction 
Depreciation & amortisation 
Disposals 
NNeett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22001199  
Cost  
Accumulated depreciation 
CClloossiinngg  nneett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee  

226622,,221144    
33,,663344    
--    
55,,889900    
((2233,,552200))  
((1166))  
224488,,220022    

227799,,339900    
((3311,,118888))  
224488,,220022    

446677    
888899    
--    

((119955))  
--    
11,,116611    

33,,554477    
((22,,338866))  
11,,116611    

6644,,446633    
2299,,333333    
((11,,223300))  
--    
((1144,,884422))  
--    
7777,,772244    

9988,,338866    
((2200,,666622))  
7777,,772244    

TToottaall  
$$’’000000  

333300,,556644    
4433,,112255    
((11,,223300))  
--    
((3388,,555577))  
((1166))  
333333,,888866    

33,,442200    
99,,226699    
--    
((55,,889900))  
--    
--    
66,,779999    

66,,779999    
--    
66,,779999    

338888,,112222    
((5544,,223366))  
333333,,888866    

PPllaanntt  aanndd  
EEqquuiippmmeenntt1  
$$’’000000  

BBuuiillddiinnggss  
$$’’000000  

MMiinnee  
DDeevveellooppmmeenntt  
AAsssseettss2  
$$000000  

AAsssseettss  UUnnddeerr  
CCoonnssttrruuccttiioonn  
$$’’000000  

TToottaall  
$$’’000000  

1,583  
2,063  
-  
264,520  
(5,929) 
(23) 
262,214  

269,882  
(7,668) 
262,214  

487  
191  
-  

(211) 
-  
467  

2,658  
(2,191) 
467  

42,215  
16,038  
6,448  
3,176  
(3,414) 
-  
64,463  

70,283  
(5,820) 
64,463  

251,929  
19,187  
-  
(267,696) 
-  
-  
3,420  

296,214  
37,479  
6,448  
-  
(9,554) 
(23) 
330,564  

3,420  
-  
3,420  

346,243  
(15,679) 
330,564  

1  Included in Property, Plant and Equipment is $4.795 million of interest expense in the 2019 financial year 
2  Prior to the commencement of CLP, additions within Mine Development includes revenue from the sale of gold and expenditures of an operating 
nature (including depreciation and amortisation). Commercial production start date for the Gruyere Project was achieved on 1 October 2019 

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In the event that an area of interest is abandoned or if the Directors consider the expenditure to be of reduced value, 

accumulated costs carried forward are written down to recoverable amount in the year in which that assessment is made.   

For the purposes of impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to cash-generating units to which 

the exploration activity relates.  The cash-generating unit is not larger than the area of interest. 

The future recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is dependent upon a number of factors, 

including whether the Group decides to exploit the related lease itself or, if not, whether it expects to successfully recover 

the related exploration and evaluation asset through sale.  

Factors  that  could  impact  future  recoverability  include  the  level  of  Mineral  Resources  and  Ore  Reserves,  future 

technological changes which could impact the cost of mining, future legal changes (including changes to environmental 

restoration obligations) and changes to commodity prices. 

To the extent that capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is determined not to be recoverable in the future, 

an impairment expense is recognised in the period in which the determination is made. 

Note 9  Property, Plant and Equipment 

PPllaanntt  aanndd  

EEqquuiippmmeenntt  

$$’’000000  

BBuuiillddiinnggss  

$$’’000000  

DDeevveellooppmmeenntt  

AAsssseettss  UUnnddeerr  

CCoonnssttrruuccttiioonn  

$$’’000000  

TToottaall  

$$’’000000  

MMiinnee  

AAsssseettss  

$$000000  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

Opening net book value 

Additions 

Movement in rehabilitation asset 

Transfer from assets under construction 

Depreciation & amortisation 

Disposals 

NNeett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

Cost  

Accumulated depreciation 

CClloossiinngg  nneett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22001199  

Opening net book value 

Additions 

Movement in rehabilitation asset 

Transfer from assets under construction 

Depreciation & amortisation 

Disposals 

NNeett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22001199  

Cost  

Accumulated depreciation 

CClloossiinngg  nneett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee  

PPllaanntt  aanndd  

EEqquuiippmmeenntt1  

$$’’000000  

BBuuiillddiinnggss  

$$’’000000  

MMiinnee  

AAsssseettss2  

$$000000  

DDeevveellooppmmeenntt  

AAsssseettss  UUnnddeerr  

CCoonnssttrruuccttiioonn  

$$’’000000  

TToottaall  

$$’’000000  

226622,,221144    

33,,663344    

--    

55,,889900    

((2233,,552200))  

((1166))  

224488,,220022    

227799,,339900    

((3311,,118888))  

224488,,220022    

1,583  

2,063  

-  

264,520  

(5,929) 

(23) 

262,214  

269,882  

(7,668) 

262,214  

446677    

888899    

--    

((119955))  

--    

11,,116611    

33,,554477    

((22,,338866))  

11,,116611    

487  

191  

-  

(211) 

-  

467  

2,658  

(2,191) 

467  

6644,,446633    

2299,,333333    

((11,,223300))  

((1144,,884422))  

--    

--    

9988,,338866    

((2200,,666622))  

7777,,772244    

42,215  

16,038  

6,448  

3,176  

(3,414) 

-  

64,463  

70,283  

(5,820) 

64,463  

7777,,772244    

66,,779999    

333333,,888866    

33,,442200    

99,,226699    

((55,,889900))  

--    

--    

--    

333300,,556644    

4433,,112255    

((11,,223300))  

--    

((3388,,555577))  

((1166))  

66,,779999    

338888,,112222    

--    

((5544,,223366))  

66,,779999    

333333,,888866    

251,929  

296,214  

19,187  

(267,696) 

-  

-  

-  

37,479  

6,448  

-  

(9,554) 

(23) 

3,420  

330,564  

3,420  

346,243  

-  

(15,679) 

3,420  

330,564  

1  Included in Property, Plant and Equipment is $4.795 million of interest expense in the 2019 financial year 

2  Prior to the commencement of CLP, additions within Mine Development includes revenue from the sale of gold and expenditures of an operating 

nature (including depreciation and amortisation). Commercial production start date for the Gruyere Project was achieved on 1 October 2019 

Non-current assets pledged as security 
Under the Gruyere Joint Venture Agreement, each party’s obligations are secured by first ranking securities over each 
party’s share in the assets in the Gruyere Project. 

The borrowings under the Finance Facilities are secured by first ranking securities over the assets of the Group or second 
ranking securities in respect of assets in the Gruyere Project, as disclosed in Note 16. 

Recognition and measurement 
Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation and any impairment losses.  Historical cost 
includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets.  

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.  All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the profit or loss during the financial period 
in which they are incurred. 

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight line and written down value methods to 
allocate their cost, net of residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows: 

Plant and equipment 
Buildings 

2 - 15 years / units of production 
5 – 12 years 

Mine development assets are amortised on a unit-of-production basis over the resource of the relevant mining area.  

The asset’s residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting 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. 

Critical accounting estimates and judgements 
The group uses the unit-of-production basis when depreciating/amortising life of-mine specific assets which results in a 
depreciation/amortisation charge proportionate to the depletion of the anticipated remaining life-of-mine production.  
Each item’s economic life, which is assessed annually, has due regard for both its physical life limitations and to present 
assessments of the available resource of the mine property at which it is located. 

Assets under construction 

The  cost  of  assets  under  construction  includes  the  cost  of  materials  and  direct  labour  and  any  other  costs  directly 
attributable  to  bringing  an  asset  to  a  working  condition  ready  for  its  intended  use.    Borrowing  costs  related  to  the 
acquisition or construction of qualifying assets are capitalised.  When the asset is in the location and condition necessary 
for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management, the assets are transferred into property, plant 
and equipment or mine development assets, as appropriate. 

  Mine development assets 

Development expenditure relates to costs incurred to access a mineral resource.  It represents those costs incurred after 
the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral resources in a particular area of interest is 
demonstrated and the identified ore reserve is being prepared for production. 

Capitalised development expenditure includes: 

(cid:131) 
(cid:131) 
(cid:131) 
(cid:131) 
(cid:131) 

Reclassified exploration and evaluation assets; 
Pre-CLP operating costs (net of pre-commercial production income); 
Tailings storage facility assets 
Stripping; and 
Mine closure and rehabilitation assets. 

Mine development costs are deferred until commercial production commences at which time they are amortised on a 
unit of production basis over mineable reserves.  Capitalised costs are amortised from the commencement of CLP. 

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The Group assesses the stage of each mine under development to determine when a mine moves into the production 
phase,  this  being  when  the  mine  is  substantially  completed  and  ready  for  its  intended  use.    This  point  is  commonly 
referred to as the attainment of commercial production. 

On attainment of commercial production, revenues and expenditures of an operating nature cease to be capitalised to 
the cost of the mine, and commence being recognised in profit and loss or the cost of inventory.  It is also the point at 
which the depreciation and amortisation of the development assets commences. 

The criteria used to assess the start date are determined based on the unique nature of each mine development project, 
such as the complexity of the project and its location.  The Group considers various relevant criteria to assess when the 
production phase is considered to have commenced.  

Impairment of assets 

The carrying amounts of assets in the development or production phase are reviewed at each reporting date to determine 
whether  there  is  any  indication  of  impairment.    If  any  such  indication  exists,  then  the  asset’s  recoverable  amount  is 
estimated.  

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs 
of disposal (FFVVLLCCDD).  In assessing FVLCD, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a 
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.  
For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest 
group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other 
assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit”). 

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable 
amount.  Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss.  Impairment losses recognised in respect 
of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill and then to reduce the carrying 
amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro-rata basis. 

Impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has 
decreased  or  no  longer  exists.    An  impairment  loss  is  reversed  if  there  has  been  a  change  in  the  estimates  used  to 
determine the recoverable amount.  An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount 
does  not  exceed  the  carrying  amount  that  would  have  been  determined,  net  of  depreciation  or  amortisation,  if  no 
impairment loss had been recognised.  An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. 

Note 10  Right-of-Use Assets 

Opening net book value 
Additions 
Recognition of right-of-use asset on initial application of AASB 16 
Depreciation 

NNeett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee 

Cost  
Accumulated depreciation 
CClloossiinngg  nneett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

12 months ended 
31 December 2019 
$’000 

112255,,555599    
22,,889911    
--    
((1111,,003399))  

111177,,441111    

113322,,662299    
((1155,,221188))  
111177,,441111    

115,535  
4,841  
7,900  
(2,717) 

125,559  

129,738  
(4,179) 
125,559  

Recognition and measurement 
Right-of-use assets are stated at historical cost less depreciation and any impairment losses.  Historical cost includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets. 

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.   

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referred to as the attainment of commercial production. 

On attainment of commercial production, revenues and expenditures of an operating nature cease to be capitalised to 

the cost of the mine, and commence being recognised in profit and loss or the cost of inventory.  It is also the point at 

which the depreciation and amortisation of the development assets commences. 

The criteria used to assess the start date are determined based on the unique nature of each mine development project, 

such as the complexity of the project and its location.  The Group considers various relevant criteria to assess when the 

production phase is considered to have commenced.  

Impairment of assets 

estimated.  

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs 

of disposal (FFVVLLCCDD).  In assessing FVLCD, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a 

discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.  

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest 

group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other 

assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit”). 

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable 

amount.  Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss.  Impairment losses recognised in respect 

Impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has 

decreased  or  no  longer  exists.    An  impairment  loss  is  reversed  if  there  has  been  a  change  in  the  estimates  used  to 

determine the recoverable amount.  An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount 

does  not  exceed  the  carrying  amount  that  would  have  been  determined,  net  of  depreciation  or  amortisation,  if  no 

impairment loss had been recognised.  An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. 

Note 10  Right-of-Use Assets 

Opening net book value 

Additions 

Depreciation 

NNeett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee 

Cost  

Accumulated depreciation 

CClloossiinngg  nneett  bbooookk  vvaalluuee 

Recognition of right-of-use asset on initial application of AASB 16 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

112255,,555599    

22,,889911    

--    

((1111,,003399))  

111177,,441111    

113322,,662299    

((1155,,221188))  

111177,,441111    

$’000 

115,535  

4,841  

7,900  

(2,717) 

125,559  

129,738  

(4,179) 

125,559  

Recognition and measurement 

Right-of-use assets are stated at historical cost less depreciation and any impairment losses.  Historical cost includes 

expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets. 

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 Group assesses the stage of each mine under development to determine when a mine moves into the production 

phase,  this  being  when  the  mine  is  substantially  completed  and  ready  for  its  intended  use.    This  point  is  commonly 

Depreciation of right-of-use assets is calculated using the straight line and written down value methods to allocate their 
cost, net of residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows: 

Right-of-use assets 

5 – 15 years 

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. 

Critical accounting estimates and judgements 
Leases of assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the legal 
ownership that is transferred to the Company, are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the 
amounts equal to the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including 
any guaranteed residual values. 

The carrying amounts of assets in the development or production phase are reviewed at each reporting date to determine 

whether  there  is  any  indication  of  impairment.    If  any  such  indication  exists,  then  the  asset’s  recoverable  amount  is 

Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease 
term.  

At transition to AASB 16 on 1 January 2019, for leases classified as operating leases under AASB 117, lease liabilities 
were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted at the Group’s incremental borrowing 
rate as at 1 January 2019.  Right-of-use assets are measured at an amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the 
amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments. 

The Group leases a gas pipeline, power facilities, mine equipment, mine infrastructure and office premises.  These leases 
were classified as finance leases under AASB 117.  For these finance leases, the carrying amount of the right-of-use 
asset and the lease liability at 1 January 2019 were determined at the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset and 
lease liability under AASB 117 immediately before that date. 

of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill and then to reduce the carrying 

Note 11 Trade and Other Receivables 

amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro-rata basis. 

Interest receivable 
Prepayments 
Revenue receivable 
Other receivables 
Trade and other receivables 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
1133  
11,,116699  
33,,990000  
11,,558899  
66,,667711  

31 December 2019 
$’000 
27 
1,150 
- 
1,787 
2,964 

Recognition and measurement 
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. 

Note 12 Inventories  

Ore stockpiles  
Gold in circuit, doré and bullion 
Consumable supplies and spares 
Inventories – at cost 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

31 December 2019 
$’000 

77,,666677  
33,,554499  
1122,,116600  
2233,,337766  

7,576 
2,228 
8,488 
18,292 

Recognition and measurement 
Inventories, comprising ore stockpiles, gold in circuit and gold doré are valued at the lower of weighted average cost and 
net realisable value.  Costs include fixed direct costs, variable direct costs and an appropriate portion of fixed overhead 
costs.  A portion of the related depreciation and amortisation charge is included in the cost of inventory.  

Inventories of consumable supplies and spare parts are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.  Cost is 
assigned on a weighted average basis.  Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business 
less estimated costs of completion, and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.  The recoverable amount of 
surplus items is assessed regularly and written down to its net realisable value when an impairment indicator is present. 

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Note 13 

 Trade and Other Payables  

Trade payables  
Accruals and other payables 
Trade and other payables 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

31 December 2019 
$’000 

1111,,445599  
1177,,991199  
2299,,337788  

8,993 
18,696 
27,689 

The carrying amounts of trade and other payables are assumed to be the same as their fair values, due to their short-
term nature. 

Recognition and measurement 
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the year which are 
unpaid.  The amounts are unsecured and usually paid within 30 to 45 days of recognition.  

Note 14 

 Provisions 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200 

CCuurrrreenntt  
$$’’000000  

NNoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  
$$’’000000  

31 December 2019 

TToottaall  
$$’’000000  

Current 
$’000 

Non-current 
$’000 

Total 
$’000 

Employee entitlements 
Rehabilitation 
Provisions 

22,,770099  
--    
22,,770099  

11,,22118811  
2244,,222233    
2255,,444411    

33,,992277    
2244,,222233    
2288,,115500    

1,165  
-  
1,165  

1,152 
25,050 
26,202 

2,317  
25,050  
27,367  

1  Represents long service leave entitlements expected to be settled beyond 12 months of the reporting date 

  Movements in provisions 

Movements in each class of provision during the year are set out below: 

Opening balance  
Additional provisions recognised 
Unwinding of discount 
Amounts used during the year 
Closing balance  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019  

EEmmppllooyyeeee  
EEnnttiittlleemmeennttss  
$$’’000000  
22,,331177    
22,,009922    
--    
((448822))  
33,,992277    

RReehhaabbiilliittaattiioonn  
$$’’000000  
2255,,005500    
((11,,223300))  
440033    
--    
2244,,222233    

TToottaall  
$$’’000000  
2277,,336677    
886622    
440033    
((448822))  
2288,,115500    

Employee 
Entitlements 
$’000 
2,357  
433  
-  
(473) 
2,317  

Rehabilitation 
$’000 
18,121 
6,448 
481 
- 
25,050 

Total 
$’000 
20,478  
6,881  
481  
(473) 
27,366  

Information about individual provisions and significant estimates 

Employee entitlements 

The provision for employee benefits relates to the Group’s liability for long service leave and annual leave.   

Rehabilitation 

Rehabilitation costs include the dismantling and removal of mining plant, equipment and building structures, waste 
removal and restoration of the site in accordance with the requirements of the mining permits.  Such costs are 
determined using estimates of future costs, current legal requirements and technology. 

The provision for rehabilitation has been recorded initially as a liability at fair value, assuming a risk-free nominal discount 
rate of 2.5% at 31 December 2020 (31 December 2019: 1.61%) and an inflation factor of 2.5% (31 December 2019: 
2.5%).  

Recognition and measurement 

  Wages, salaries and annual leave 

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

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Note 13 

 Trade and Other Payables  

Long service leave 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

1111,,445599  

1177,,991199  

2299,,337788  

$’000 

8,993 

18,696 

27,689 

Trade payables  

Accruals and other payables 

Trade and other payables 

term nature. 

Recognition and measurement 

Note 14 

 Provisions 

The carrying amounts of trade and other payables are assumed to be the same as their fair values, due to their short-

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the year which are 

unpaid.  The amounts are unsecured and usually paid within 30 to 45 days of recognition.  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200 

CCuurrrreenntt  

$$’’000000  

NNoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  

$$’’000000  

31 December 2019 

TToottaall  

$$’’000000  

Current 

$’000 

Non-current 

$’000 

Total 

$’000 

Employee entitlements 

Rehabilitation 

Provisions 

22,,770099  

--    

22,,770099  

11,,22118811  

2244,,222233    

2255,,444411    

33,,992277    

2244,,222233    

2288,,115500    

1,165  

-  

1,165  

1,152 

25,050 

26,202 

2,317  

25,050  

27,367  

1  Represents long service leave entitlements expected to be settled beyond 12 months of the reporting date 

  Movements in provisions 

Movements in each class of provision during the year are set out below: 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019  

EEmmppllooyyeeee  

Employee 

EEnnttiittlleemmeennttss  

RReehhaabbiilliittaattiioonn  

TToottaall  

Entitlements 

Rehabilitation 

Opening balance  

Additional provisions recognised 

Unwinding of discount 

Amounts used during the year 

Closing balance  

$$’’000000  

22,,331177    

22,,009922    

--    

((448822))  

33,,992277    

$$’’000000  

2255,,005500    

((11,,223300))  

440033    

--    

$$’’000000  

2277,,336677    

886622    

440033    

((448822))  

$’000 

2,357  

433  

-  

(473) 

2,317  

2244,,222233    

2288,,115500    

25,050 

27,366  

18,121 

20,478  

$’000 

6,448 

481 

- 

Total 

$’000 

6,881  

481  

(473) 

Information about individual provisions and significant estimates 

Employee entitlements 

The provision for employee benefits relates to the Group’s liability for long service leave and annual leave.   

Rehabilitation 

Rehabilitation costs include the dismantling and removal of mining plant, equipment and building structures, waste 

removal and restoration of the site in accordance with the requirements of the mining permits.  Such costs are 

determined using estimates of future costs, current legal requirements and technology. 

The provision for rehabilitation has been recorded initially as a liability at fair value, assuming a risk-free nominal discount 

rate of 2.5% at 31 December 2020 (31 December 2019: 1.61%) and an inflation factor of 2.5% (31 December 2019: 

2.5%).  

Recognition and measurement 

  Wages, salaries and annual leave 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits are recognised in other payables, and annual 

leave  expected  to  be  settled  within  12 months  of  the  reporting  date  is  recognised  in  provisions  in  respect  of 

employees’ services up to the reporting date and are  measured at the  amounts expected to be paid when the 

liabilities are settled. 

The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present 
value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting 
date.    Consideration  is  given  to  expected  future  salaries,  experience  of  employee  departures  and  periods  of 
service.    Expected  future  payments  are  discounted  using  market  yields  at  the  reporting  date  on  national 
government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future 
cash outflows. 

Rehabilitation 

When an obligation arises to decommission or restore a site to a certain condition after abandonment as a result 
of bringing the assets to its present location, the costs of rehabilitation are recognised in full at present value as a 
non-current liability, and an equivalent amount is capitalised as a part of the cost of the asset.  

The  capitalised  cost  is  amortised  over  the  life  of  the  project  and  the  provision  is  accreted  periodically  as  the 
discounting of the liability unwinds.  The unwinding of the discount is recorded as a finance cost. 

Any changes in the estimates for the costs or other assumptions against the cost of relevant assets are accounted 
for on a prospective basis.   

Critical accounting estimates and judgements 
The  Group  assesses  its  mine  rehabilitation  provision  annually.    Significant  judgement  is  required  in  determining  the 
provision for mine rehabilitation and closure as there are many factors that will affect the ultimate liability payable to 
rehabilitate the mine sites, including future disturbances caused by further development, changes in technology, changes 
in regulations, price increases, changes in timing of cash flows which are based on life of mine plans and changes in 
discount  rates.    When  these  factors  change  or  become  known  in  the  future,  such  differences  will  impact  the  mine 
rehabilitation provision in the period in which the change becomes known. 

Capital and Financial Risk Management 
Note 15  Financial Risk Management 
Risk  management  is  carried  out  at  a  corporate  level  under  policies  approved  by  the  Board  who  maintain  overall 
responsibility  for  the  establishment  and  oversight  of  the  risk  management  framework.    The  Audit  Committee  is 
responsible for developing and monitoring financial risk management policies.  The Committee reports regularly to the 
Board on its activities.  

The Group’s financial risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the financial risks faced by the 
Group,  to  set  appropriate  risk  limits  and  controls,  and  to  monitor  risks  and  adherence  to  limits.    Risk  management 
policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities. 

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including interest rate risk and commodity 
price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.  The Group’s exposure to these risks and how these risks could affect the Group’s 
future financial performance is detailed below. 

Categories of financial instruments 

FFiinnaanncciiaall  aasssseettss  
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Other financial assets 

FFiinnaanncciiaall  lliiaabbiilliittiieess 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Other financial liabilities 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

31 December 2019 
$’000 

112266,,338877  
44,,228800  
22,,441155  

2299,,337788  
--  
111155,,998822  
1122,,664422  

101,332 
1,095 
659 

27,689 
78,508 
121,867 
15,465 

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  Market risk 

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices 
will  affect  the  Group’s  income  or  the  value  of  its  holdings  of  financial  instruments.    The  objective  of  market  risk 
management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising any return. 

Foreign exchange risk 

At  reporting  date,  the  Group  has  minimal  exposure  to  foreign  currency  risk.    The  Group’s  operations  are  all 
located within Australia and material transactions are denominated in Australian dollars, the Group’s functional 
currency.  

Interest rate risk 

The Group’s income and operating cash flows are exposed to changes in market interest rates in respect of interest 
bearing assets.  These assets are a combination of cash balances on hand which earn interest at variable interest 
rates and interest bearing term deposits which mitigate variable interest rate risk.   

At the reporting date the interest profile of the Group’s interest bearing financial instruments was as follows: 

FFiixxeedd  rraattee  iinnssttrruummeennttss  
Cash at bank – short term deposits 
Lease liabilities 

VVaarriiaabbllee  rraattee  iinnssttrruummeennttss 
Cash at bank – at call 
Borrowings 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

31 December 2019 
$’000 

3300,,000000    
((111155,,998822))  

9966,,338877    
--    

-  
(121,867) 

101,332  
(78,508) 

Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed rate instruments 
The Group does not account for any fixed rate financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss.  
Therefore, a change in interest rates at the reporting date would not affect profit or loss. 

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments 
A change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased/(decreased) profit or 
loss before tax by the amounts shown below.  This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant. 

IInntteerreesstt  RReevveennuuee  
Increase 1.0% (2019:1.0%) 
Decrease 1.0% (2019:1.0%) 

IInntteerreesstt  EExxppeennssee  
Increase 1.0% (2019:1.0%) 
Decrease 1.0% (2019:1.0%) 

  Commodity price risk 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000 

31 December 2019 
$’000 

996644    
((996644))  

--   
--   

1,013   
(1,013) 

804  
(804) 

The Group’s exposure to commodity price risk arises largely from Australian dollar gold price fluctuations.  The 
Group is exposed to commodity price risk due to the sale of gold on physical delivery at prices determined by 
markets at the time of sale.  The Group manages commodity price risk as follows: 

FFoorrwwaarrdd  ssaalleess  ccoonnttrraaccttss  
Gold price risk is managed through the use of forward sales contracts which effectively fix the Australia dollar 
gold price and thus provide cash flow certainty.   

At the reporting  date, the  Group had executed  73,080  ounces of Australian  dollar  denominated gold  forward 
sales contracts which were held to be delivered over the next 23 months at an average of $1,857 per ounce.   

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Foreign exchange risk 

currency.  

Interest rate risk 

FFiixxeedd  rraattee  iinnssttrruummeennttss  

Cash at bank – short term deposits 

Lease liabilities 

VVaarriiaabbllee  rraattee  iinnssttrruummeennttss 

Cash at bank – at call 

Borrowings 

IInntteerreesstt  RReevveennuuee  

Increase 1.0% (2019:1.0%) 

Decrease 1.0% (2019:1.0%) 

IInntteerreesstt  EExxppeennssee  

Increase 1.0% (2019:1.0%) 

Decrease 1.0% (2019:1.0%) 

  Commodity price risk 

The Group’s income and operating cash flows are exposed to changes in market interest rates in respect of interest 

bearing assets.  These assets are a combination of cash balances on hand which earn interest at variable interest 

rates and interest bearing term deposits which mitigate variable interest rate risk.   

At the reporting date the interest profile of the Group’s interest bearing financial instruments was as follows: 

Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed rate instruments 

The Group does not account for any fixed rate financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss.  

Therefore, a change in interest rates at the reporting date would not affect profit or loss. 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

$’000 

3300,,000000    

((111155,,998822))  

9966,,338877    

--    

-  

(121,867) 

101,332  

(78,508) 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000 

996644    

((996644))  

--   

--   

$’000 

1,013   

(1,013) 

804  

(804) 

The Group’s exposure to commodity price risk arises largely from Australian dollar gold price fluctuations.  The 

Group is exposed to commodity price risk due to the sale of gold on physical delivery at prices determined by 

markets at the time of sale.  The Group manages commodity price risk as follows: 

FFoorrwwaarrdd  ssaalleess  ccoonnttrraaccttss  

Gold price risk is managed through the use of forward sales contracts which effectively fix the Australia dollar 

gold price and thus provide cash flow certainty.   

At the reporting  date, the  Group had executed  73,080  ounces of Australian  dollar  denominated gold  forward 

sales contracts which were held to be delivered over the next 23 months at an average of $1,857 per ounce.   

  Market risk 

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices 

will  affect  the  Group’s  income  or  the  value  of  its  holdings  of  financial  instruments.    The  objective  of  market  risk 

management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising any return. 

Of these, 18,400 ounces are forward contract derivatives held for trading and accounted for at fair value through 
profit  or  loss.    For  derivatives  classified  as  held  for  trading,  a  mark-to-market  valuation  is  performed  on  the 
remaining undelivered ounces, with any changes in the fair value recognised in profit or loss.  They are presented 
as current assets or liabilities if they are expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the reporting 
period. 

At  reporting  date,  the  Group  has  minimal  exposure  to  foreign  currency  risk.    The  Group’s  operations  are  all 

located within Australia and material transactions are denominated in Australian dollars, the Group’s functional 

The remaining 54,680 ounces are forward contract derivatives accounted for using the ‘own use exemption’.  All 
associated revenue is recognised in the profit or loss on the delivery date.   

The  following  table  reflects  the  impact  on  profit  after  tax  relating  to  the  18,400  ounces  of  forward  contract 
derivatives held for trading, of a 10% change in the Australia dollar gold price which was $2,467 per ounce at 
31 December 2020 (31 December 2019: $2,161 per ounce): 

(Increase)/decrease in profit or loss after 
tax 

((33,,117788))  

33,,117788  

(6,278) 

6,278 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

1100%%  IInnccrreeaassee  
$$’’000000  

1100%%  DDeeccrreeaassee  
$$’’000000  

10% Increase 
$’000 

10% Increase 
$’000 

PPuutt  ooppttiioonnss  
Gold price risk is also managed with the purchase of gold put options to establish gold ‘floor prices’ in Australian 
dollars over the Group’s gold production; however, this is generally at levels lower than current market prices.  
These put options enable Gold Road to retain full exposure to current, and any future rises in the gold price while 
providing protection against a fall in the gold price below the strike price.  Gold put options are marked to market 
at fair value through profit and loss. 

At the reporting date, the Group had executed 15,000 ounces of Australian dollar denominated put options with 
maturity dates over the next 9 months and a strike price of $1,800 per ounce.   

Credit risk 

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments 

A change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased/(decreased) profit or 

loss before tax by the amounts shown below.  This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant. 

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet 
its contractual obligations and arises principally from cash at bank and deposits.  The carrying amount of financial assets 
represents the maximum credit exposure. 

The  Group  has  adopted  the  policy  of  dealing  with  creditworthy  counterparties  as  a  means  of  mitigating  the  risk  of 
financial loss from defaults.  Cash is deposited only with institutions approved by the Board.  The Group has determined 
that it currently has no significant exposure to credit risk as at the reporting date. 

Cash and cash equivalents 

At the reporting date, the Group held significant cash and cash equivalents.  The cash and cash equivalents are 
held with bank and financial institution counterparties, all of which have investment grade ratings as determined 
by a reputable credit rating agency e.g. Standard & Poor’s. 

Trade and other receivables 

The Group’s trade and other receivables at the reporting date relates to prepayments, GST receivable from the 
Australian Taxation Office and interest receivable.  The risk of non-recovery of receivables from these sources is 
considered to be minimal.  

In determining the recoverability of trade and other receivables, the Group performs a risk analysis considering the type 
and age of the outstanding receivable and the creditworthiness of the counterparty.  If appropriate, an impairment loss 
will  be  recognised  in  profit  or  loss.    The  Group  does  not  have  any  impaired  Trade  and  Other  Receivables  as  at  31 
December 2020 (31 December 2019: Nil). 

Liquidity risk 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.  The Group 
manages liquidity risk by monitoring immediate and forecasted cash requirements and ensures adequate cash reserves 
are maintained to pay debts as and when due.  

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The Group manages its liquidity risk by monitoring its cash reserves and forecast spending.  Management is cognisant 
of the future demands for liquid financial resources to finance the Group’s current development activities and future 
operations, and consideration is given to the liquid assets available to the Group before commitment is made to future 
expenditure or investment. 

Financing arrangements 

Financing arrangements comprise of a $250 million Revolving Corporate Facility and a Gold Hedging Arrangement 
with a syndicate comprising ING Bank Australia, National Australia Bank and Société Générale (Sydney Branch), 
ANZ  Bank  and  BNP  Paribas.    The  $100  million  Tranche  A  matures  in  February  2023,  while  the  $150  million 
Tranche B matures in September 2024.  As at 31 December 2020 the facility remained undrawn (31 December 
2019: $75.508 million drawn) 

The Group leases a gas pipeline, power facilities, mine equipment, mine infrastructure and office premises.  Refer to 
Note 17. 

  Maturities of financial liabilities 

The  tables  below  analyse  the  Group's  financial  liabilities  into  relevant  maturity  groupings  based  on  their 
contractual maturities. 

The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.  Balances due within 12 months 
equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant.  

  Contractual maturities of financial liabilities 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200 
Trade and other payables  
Borrowings1 
Lease liabilities 
Other financial liabilities 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22001199 
Trade and other payables  
Borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Other financial liabilities 

LLeessss  tthhaann  
oonnee  yyeeaarr  
$$’’000000  

BBeettwweeeenn  oonnee  aanndd  
ffiivvee  yyeeaarrss  
$$’’000000  

MMoorree  tthhaann  
ffiivvee  yyeeaarrss  
$$’’000000  

CCoonnttrraaccttuuaall  
ccaasshh  fflloowwss  
$$’’000000  

2299,,337788  
--  
1133,,772244  
88,,117744  
5511,,227766  

27,689 
52,196 
12,867 
10,814 
103,566 

--  
--  
5599,,554477  
44,,446688  
6644,,001155  

- 
32,082 
61,106 
4,651 
97,839 

--  
--  
6699,,005588  
--  
6699,,005588  

- 
- 
78,242 
- 
78,242 

2299,,337788  
--  
114422,,332299  
1122,,664422  
118844,,334499 

27,689 
84,278 
152,215 
15,465 
279,647 

CCaarrrryyiinngg  
aammoouunntt  
$$’’000000  

2299,,337788  
--  
111155,,998822  
1122,,664422  
115588,,000022 

27,689 
78,508 
121,867 
15,465 
243,529 

1  During the year the Company made additional drawings then subsequently fully repaid total borrowings of $130.419 million.  The loan 

facility has remained undrawn since July 2020 

Capital management 

The Group’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and 
to maintain sufficient working capital for exploration, development and production assets.   

The  Group  monitors  the  adequacy  of  capital  by  analysing  cash  flow  forecasts  for  each  of  its  operating  segments.  
Appropriate capital levels are maintained to ensure that all approved expenditure programs are adequately funded. 

Dividends  

No dividend was paid during the financial year.  Subsequent to 31 December 2020,  on 9 March 2021 the Directors 
determined to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per fully paid ordinary share, fully franked, for an amount of $13.20 million.  
The aggregate amount of the proposed dividend is expected to be paid on 14 April 2021 out of retained earnings at 31 
December 2020, and has not been recognised as a liability at the end of the year.  

Recognition and measurement 
Recognition and initial measurement 
Trade receivables and debt securities issued are initially recognised when they are originated.  All other financial assets 
and  financial  liabilities  are  initially  recognised  when  the  Group  becomes  a  party  to  the  contractual  provisions  of  the 
instrument. 

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expenditure or investment. 

Financing arrangements 

Financing arrangements comprise of a $250 million Revolving Corporate Facility and a Gold Hedging Arrangement 

with a syndicate comprising ING Bank Australia, National Australia Bank and Société Générale (Sydney Branch), 

ANZ  Bank  and  BNP  Paribas.    The  $100  million  Tranche  A  matures  in  February  2023,  while  the  $150  million 

Tranche B matures in September 2024.  As at 31 December 2020 the facility remained undrawn (31 December 

2019: $75.508 million drawn) 

The Group leases a gas pipeline, power facilities, mine equipment, mine infrastructure and office premises.  Refer to 

Note 17. 

  Maturities of financial liabilities 

contractual maturities. 

The  tables  below  analyse  the  Group's  financial  liabilities  into  relevant  maturity  groupings  based  on  their 

The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.  Balances due within 12 months 

equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant.  

  Contractual maturities of financial liabilities 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200 

Trade and other payables  

Borrowings1 

Lease liabilities 

Other financial liabilities 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22001199 

Trade and other payables  

Borrowings 

Lease liabilities 

Other financial liabilities 

LLeessss  tthhaann  

BBeettwweeeenn  oonnee  aanndd  

MMoorree  tthhaann  

CCoonnttrraaccttuuaall  

oonnee  yyeeaarr  

$$’’000000  

ffiivvee  yyeeaarrss  

$$’’000000  

ffiivvee  yyeeaarrss  

ccaasshh  fflloowwss  

$$’’000000  

$$’’000000  

CCaarrrryyiinngg  

aammoouunntt  

$$’’000000  

2299,,337788  

--  

1133,,772244  

88,,117744  

5511,,227766  

27,689 

52,196 

12,867 

10,814 

103,566 

--  

--  

- 

5599,,554477  

44,,446688  

6644,,001155  

32,082 

61,106 

4,651 

97,839 

--  

--  

--  

- 

- 

- 

6699,,005588  

6699,,005588  

78,242 

78,242 

2299,,337788  

2299,,337788  

--  

114422,,332299  

1122,,664422  

118844,,334499 

27,689 

84,278 

152,215 

15,465 

279,647 

--  

111155,,998822  

1122,,664422  

115588,,000022 

27,689 

78,508 

121,867 

15,465 

243,529 

1  During the year the Company made additional drawings then subsequently fully repaid total borrowings of $130.419 million.  The loan 

facility has remained undrawn since July 2020 

Capital management 

The Group’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and 

to maintain sufficient working capital for exploration, development and production assets.   

The  Group  monitors  the  adequacy  of  capital  by  analysing  cash  flow  forecasts  for  each  of  its  operating  segments.  

Appropriate capital levels are maintained to ensure that all approved expenditure programs are adequately funded. 

Dividends  

No dividend was paid during the financial year.  Subsequent to 31 December 2020,  on 9 March 2021 the Directors 

determined to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per fully paid ordinary share, fully franked, for an amount of $13.20 million.  

The aggregate amount of the proposed dividend is expected to be paid on 14 April 2021 out of retained earnings at 31 

December 2020, and has not been recognised as a liability at the end of the year.  

Recognition and measurement 

Recognition and initial measurement 

instrument. 

Trade receivables and debt securities issued are initially recognised when they are originated.  All other financial assets 

and  financial  liabilities  are  initially  recognised  when  the  Group  becomes  a  party  to  the  contractual  provisions  of  the 

The Group manages its liquidity risk by monitoring its cash reserves and forecast spending.  Management is cognisant 

of the future demands for liquid financial resources to finance the Group’s current development activities and future 

operations, and consideration is given to the liquid assets available to the Group before commitment is made to future 

A financial asset (unless it is a trade receivable without a significant financing component) or financial liability is initially 
measured  at  fair  value  plus,  for  an  item  not  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss,  transaction  costs  that  are  directly 
attributable to its acquisition or issue.  A trade receivable without a significant financing component is initially measured 
at the transaction price. 

Classification and subsequent measurement 
Financial assets  

On  initial  recognition,  a  financial  asset  is  classified  as  measured  at:  amortised  cost,  fair  value  through  other 
comprehensive income (FFVVOOCCII); or fair value through profit or loss (FFVVTTPPLL).  Financial assets are not reclassified 
subsequent to their initial recognition unless the Group changes its business model for managing financial assets, 
in which case all affected financial assets are reclassified on the first day of the first reporting period following the 
change in the business model. 

A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated 
as at FVTPL: 

(cid:131) 
(cid:131) 

it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows; and 
its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and 
interest on the principal amount outstanding.  

On  initial  recognition  of  an  equity  investment  that  is  not  held  for  trading,  the  Group  may  irrevocably  elect  to 
present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in other comprehensive income (OOCCII).  This election is 
made on an investment-by-investment basis. 

All financial assets not classified as measured at amortised cost or FVOCI as described above are measured at 
FVTPL.  This includes all derivative financial assets.  On initial recognition, the Group may irrevocably designate 
a financial asset that otherwise meets the requirements to be measured at amortised cost or at FVOCI as at FVTPL 
if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch that would otherwise arise. 

Financial assets – subsequent measurement and gains and losses 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
These assets are subsequently measured at fair value.  Net gains and losses, including any interest or dividend 
income, are recognised in profit or loss.  

Financial assets at amortised cost 
These assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  The amortised 
cost is reduced by impairment losses.  Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are 
recognised in profit or loss.  Any gain or loss on derecognition is recognised in profit or loss. 

Equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive income 
These assets are subsequently measured at fair value.  Dividends are recognised as income in profit or loss unless 
the dividend clearly represents a recovery of part of the cost of the investment.  Other net gains and losses are 
recognised in OCI and are never reclassified to profit or loss.  

Financial liabilities – classification, subsequent measurement and gains and losses  

Financial liabilities are classified as  measured  at amortised  cost  or FVTPL.   A financial liability  is measured at 
FVTPL  if  it  is  classified  as  held-for-trading,  it  is  a  derivative  or  it  is  designated  as  such  on  initial  recognition.  
Financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including any interest expense, 
are recognised in profit or loss.  Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the 
effective interest method.  Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognised in profit or loss.  

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Financial assets  

The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset 
expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all of 
the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred or in which the Group neither transfers 
nor retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership and it does not retain control of the financial 
asset. 

Financial liabilities  

The Group derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expire.  
The Group also derecognises a financial liability when its terms are modified and the cash flows of the modified 
liability are substantially different, in which case a new financial liability based on the modified terms is recognised 
at fair value. 

On  derecognition  of  a  financial  liability,  the  difference  between  the  carrying  amount  extinguished  and  the 
consideration paid (including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed) is recognised in profit or loss. 

Derivative financial instruments 
Derivatives are initially measured at fair value.  Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair 
value, and changes therein are generally recognised in profit or loss. 

Fair value measurements 
The Group measures some of its assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis, 
depending on the requirements of the applicable Accounting Standard. 

Fair value is the price the Group would receive to sell an asset or would have to pay to transfer a liability in an 
orderly  (i.e.  unforced)  transaction  between  independent,  knowledgeable  and  willing  market  participants  at  the 
measurement date. 

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

To the extent possible, market information is extracted from either the principal market for the asset or liability 
(i.e. the market with the greatest volume and level of activity for the asset or liability) or, in the absence of such a 
market, the most advantageous market available to the entity at the end of the reporting period (i.e. the market 
that maximises the receipts from the sale of the asset or minimises the payments made to transfer the liability, 
after taking into account transaction costs and transport costs). 

For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement also takes into account a market participant's ability to use 
the asset in its highest and best use or to sell it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest 
and best use. 

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

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

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

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Derecognition 

Financial assets  

asset. 

Financial liabilities  

at fair value. 

The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset 

expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all of 

the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred or in which the Group neither transfers 

nor retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership and it does not retain control of the financial 

The Group derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expire.  

The Group also derecognises a financial liability when its terms are modified and the cash flows of the modified 

liability are substantially different, in which case a new financial liability based on the modified terms is recognised 

On  derecognition  of  a  financial  liability,  the  difference  between  the  carrying  amount  extinguished  and  the 

consideration paid (including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed) is recognised in profit or loss. 

Derivative financial instruments 

Derivatives are initially measured at fair value.  Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair 

value, and changes therein are generally recognised in profit or loss. 

Fair value measurements 

The Group measures some of its assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis, 

depending on the requirements of the applicable Accounting Standard. 

Fair value is the price the Group would receive to sell an asset or would have to pay to transfer a liability in an 

orderly  (i.e.  unforced)  transaction  between  independent,  knowledgeable  and  willing  market  participants  at  the 

measurement date. 

As fair value is a market-based measure, the closest equivalent observable market pricing information is used to 

determine  fair  value.    Adjustments  to  market  values  may  be  made  having  regard  to  the  characteristics  of  the 

specific  asset  or  liability.    The  fair  values  of  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  not  traded  in  an  active  market  are 

determined using one or more valuation techniques.  These valuation techniques maximise, to the extent possible, 

the use of observable market data. 

To the extent possible, market information is extracted from either the principal market for the asset or liability 

(i.e. the market with the greatest volume and level of activity for the asset or liability) or, in the absence of such a 

market, the most advantageous market available to the entity at the end of the reporting period (i.e. the market 

that maximises the receipts from the sale of the asset or minimises the payments made to transfer the liability, 

after taking into account transaction costs and transport costs). 

For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement also takes into account a market participant's ability to use 

the asset in its highest and best use or to sell it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest 

and best use. 

The fair value of liabilities and the entity's own equity instruments (excluding those related to share-based payment 

arrangements)  may  be  valued,  where  there  is  no  observable  market  price  in  relation  to  the  transfer  of  such 

financial instruments, by reference to observable market information where such instruments are held as assets.  

Where this information is not available, other valuation techniques are adopted and, where significant, are detailed 

AASB  13:  Fair  Value  Measurement  requires  the  disclosure  of  fair  value  information  by  level  of  the  fair  value 

hierarchy, which categorises fair value measurements into one of three possible levels based on the lowest level 

that an input that is significant to the measurement can be categorised into as follows: 

Level 1 - Measurements based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities 

that the entity can access at the measurement date. 

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

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

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

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

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

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

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

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

The fair value of gold forward sales contracts would be recognised as a Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, using 
valuation techniques  which  maximise the use  of observable market data and rely  as little  as possible  on entity 
specific estimates.   

Note 16  Borrowings 

Borrowings – current 
Borrowings – non-current 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
--  

31 December 2019 
$’000 
49,553 

--  
--  

28,955 
78,508 

During the year, the Revolving Corporate Facility was increased by $150 million (Tranche B) with a syndicate comprising 
ING  Bank  Australia,  National  Australia  Bank  and  Société  Générale  (Sydney  Branch),  ANZ  Bank  and  BNP  Paribas 
(Tranche B), taking total loan facilities to $250 million.  The $100 million Tranche A matures in February 2023, while 
the  $150 million  Tranche  B  matures  in  September  2024.    As  at  31  December  2020  the  facility  remained  undrawn 
(31 December 2019: $78.508 million drawn) 

In the prior year borrowings were disclosed net of transaction costs.  Transaction cost are amortised over the life of the 
facility.    With  the  debt  facility  having  been  repaid  in  full  as  at  31  December  2020  the  unamortised  balance  of  loan 
establishment fees have been reclassified to Other Financial Assets. 

These facilities are secured by first ranking securities over the assets of the Group or second ranking securities in respect 
of assets in the Gruyere Project, as disclosed in Note 9. 

Recognition and measurement 
Interest bearing borrowings are initially measured at fair value, net of directly attributable transaction costs.  After initial 
recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate 
method. 

in the respective note to the financial statements. 

Note 17  Lease Liabilities 

Lease liabilities - current 
Lease liabilities - non-current 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

31 December 2019 
$’000 

99,,669955  

110066,,228877  

111155,,998822  

8,572 

113,295 

121,867 

The lease liabilities relate to the gas pipeline, power facilities, mine infrastructure and equipment contracts, and office 
premises. 

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Lease liabilities (including interest yet to be incurred) are payable as follows: 

CCoonnttrraaccttuuaall  uunnddiissccoouunntteedd  lleeaassee  
ppaayymmeennttss  

22002200  
$$’’000000  
1133,,772244  
5599,,554477  
6699,,005588  
114422,,332299  

2019 
$’000 
12,867 
61,106 
78,242 
152,215 

Less than one year  
Between one and five years 
More than five years 

Recognition and measurement 
Leases 

At the inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease.  A contract is, or 
contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in 
exchange for consideration, recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date.   

The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost and subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method 
from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the 
lease term.   

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the 
interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group’s incremental borrowing 
rate.  Generally, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.   

The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  It is remeasured when there 
is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Group’s 
estimate  of  the  amount  expected  to  be  payable  under  a  residual  value  guarantee,  or  if  the  Group  changes  its 
assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option. 

Changes in significant accounting policies 
The Group adopted AASB 16 Leases from 1 January 2019.   

AASB 16 introduced a single, on-balance sheet accounting model for lessees.  As a result, the Group, as a lessee, has 
recognised right-of-use assets representing its rights to use the underlying assets and lease liabilities representing its 
obligation to make lease payments. 

The  Group  applied  AASB  16  using  the  modified  retrospective  approach,  under  which  the  cumulative  effect  of  initial 
application is recognised in retained earnings at 1 January 2019.   

Note 18  Other Financial Liabilities 

CCuurrrreenntt  

Gold forward sales contracts 
Other financial liabilities - current 

NNoonn--CCuurrrreenntt  
Gold forward sales contracts 

Other financial liabilities– non-current 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

31 December 2019 
$’000 

88,,117744  
88,,117744  

44,,446688  
44,,446688  

10,814 
10,814 

4,651 
4,651 

At the reporting date, the Group has gold forward sales contracts denominated in Australian dollars totalling 18,400 
ounces which are adjusted for the mark-to-market valuation through the profit and loss performed at each reporting 
period.   

For  the  details  on  the  remaining  54,680  ounces  of  gold  forward  sales  contracts  accounted  for  using  the  ‘own  use 
exemption’ under AASB 9 Financial Instruments, refer to Note 31 (b). 

Recognition and measurement 
For details on the recognition and measurement of financial instruments refer to Note 4(c). 

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Lease liabilities (including interest yet to be incurred) are payable as follows: 

CCoonnttrraaccttuuaall  uunnddiissccoouunntteedd  lleeaassee  

ppaayymmeennttss  

22002200  

$$’’000000  

1133,,772244  

5599,,554477  

6699,,005588  

2019 

$’000 

12,867 

61,106 

78,242 

114422,,332299  

152,215 

Less than one year  

Between one and five years 

More than five years 

Recognition and measurement 

Leases 

At the inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease.  A contract is, or 

contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in 

exchange for consideration, recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date.   

The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost and subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method 

from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the 

lease term.   

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the 

interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group’s incremental borrowing 

The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  It is remeasured when there 

is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Group’s 

estimate  of  the  amount  expected  to  be  payable  under  a  residual  value  guarantee,  or  if  the  Group  changes  its 

assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option. 

Note 19  Contributed Equity 

Share capital 

Ordinary shares 
Total share capital 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
NNuummbbeerr  
887799,,992244,,774488  
887799,,992244,,774488  

31 December 2019 
Number 
878,901,849 
878,901,849 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 
$’000 
203,949  
203,949  

$$’’000000  
220033,,994499    
220033,,994499    

  Movements in ordinary shares during the year 

Opening balance 
Performance Rights exercised 
Closing balance 

Ordinary shares 

NNuummbbeerr  ooff  sshhaarreess  
((tthhoouussaannddss))  
887788,,990022    
11,,002233    
887799,,992255    

TToottaall  
$$’’000000  
220033,,994499    
-  
220033,,994499    

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.  Ordinary shares have no par value and the Company does not have 
a limited amount of authorised capital.  The Company’s shares are limited whereby the liability of its members is limited 
to the amount (if any) unpaid on the shares respectively held by them. 

rate.  Generally, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.   

Performance Rights 

Information relating to the Plan, including details of Performance Rights issued, exercised and lapsed during the year 
and Performance Rights outstanding at the end of the financial year, is set out in Note 27. 

Recognition and measurement 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. 

obligation to make lease payments. 

Note 18  Other Financial Liabilities 

CCuurrrreenntt  

Gold forward sales contracts 

Other financial liabilities - current 

NNoonn--CCuurrrreenntt  

Gold forward sales contracts 

Other financial liabilities– non-current 

Changes in significant accounting policies 

The Group adopted AASB 16 Leases from 1 January 2019.   

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the 
proceeds. 

AASB 16 introduced a single, on-balance sheet accounting model for lessees.  As a result, the Group, as a lessee, has 

recognised right-of-use assets representing its rights to use the underlying assets and lease liabilities representing its 

Note 20  Reserves and Retained Earnings 
Equity remuneration reserve 

The  Group  applied  AASB  16  using  the  modified  retrospective  approach,  under  which  the  cumulative  effect  of  initial 

application is recognised in retained earnings at 1 January 2019.   

Opening balance  
Transfer to retained earnings 
Net movements in Performance Rights  
Tax effect on Share-Based payments 
Closing balance  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
22,,666611    
((997766))  
11,,667777    
226600    
33,,662222  

31 December 2019 
$’000 
1,820  
(1,054) 
1,895  
-  
2,661  

At the reporting date, the Group has gold forward sales contracts denominated in Australian dollars totalling 18,400 

ounces which are adjusted for the mark-to-market valuation through the profit and loss performed at each reporting 

period.   

For  the  details  on  the  remaining  54,680  ounces  of  gold  forward  sales  contracts  accounted  for  using  the  ‘own  use 

exemption’ under AASB 9 Financial Instruments, refer to Note 31 (b). 

Recognition and measurement 

For details on the recognition and measurement of financial instruments refer to Note 4(c). 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

88,,117744  

88,,117744  

44,,446688  

44,,446688  

$’000 

10,814 

10,814 

4,651 

4,651 

Nature and purpose of Equity Remuneration Reserves 
The  equity  remuneration  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  the  cumulative expense  recognised  in  respect  of  Performance 
Rights granted.  Refer to Note 27 for further information. 

Fair value reserve 

Opening balance  
Transfer from/(to) fair value reserve 
Closing balance  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
((558800))  
558800   
-   

31 December 2019 
$’000 
(506) 
(74) 
(580) 

Nature and purpose of Fair Value Reserve 
The fair value reserve is used to recognise the cumulative change in fair value of investments measured at fair 
value through other comprehensive income.   

Retained earnings 

Opening balance  
Profit/(loss) for the year 
Transfer from equity remuneration reserve 
Closing balance  

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3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
113300,,110022  
8800,,881188  
997766  
221111,,889966  

31 December 2019 
$’000 
133,703  
(4,655) 
1,054  
130,102 

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Note 21  Dividends 
Subsequent to 31 December 2020, on 9 March 2021 the Directors determined to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per fully 
paid ordinary share, fully franked, for an amount of $13.20 million.  The aggregate amount of the proposed dividend is 
expected to be paid on 14 April 2021 out of retained earnings at 31 December 2020, and has not been recognised as a 
liability at the end of the year. 

Franking credits available to Gold Road shareholders as at 31 December 2020 was $66,226,590 (31 December 2019: 
$66,226,590), which are available for distribution in subsequent financial years subject to the Board determining to pay 
dividends. 

Other Information  
Note 22  Income Tax and Deferred Tax 

Income tax (benefit)/expense 

Current tax 
Deferred tax 
Adjustment for prior period (deferred tax) 

Numerical reconciliation of income tax (benefit)/expense to prima 
facie tax payable 
Profit/(loss) before income tax 
Income tax expense/(benefit) calculated at 30% (2019: 30%) 

Non-deductible expenses 
Deductible expenses 
Adjustment for deferred tax impact of share-based payments 
Prior period adjustments 
Income tax expense/(benefit) 

Amounts recognised directly in equity 

Deferred tax: share-based payments 

Recognised deferred tax balances 

Deferred tax assets 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets 

DDeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Exploration expenditure 
Mine development expenditure 
Property, plant and equipment 
Leases 
Inventories 
Other deferred tax liabilities 
Gross deferred tax liabilities 
Set-off of deferred tax assets 
Net deferred tax liabilities 

DDeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Provisions, trade and other payables 
Expenses deductible over time 
Share-based payments 
Tax losses carried forward 
Gross deferred tax assets 
Set off of deferred tax liability 
Net deferred tax assets 

Unrecognised deferred tax balances 

Temporary differences 
Gross deferred tax assets unrecognised 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

77,,333366    
2266,,228866    
((997700))  
3322,,665522    

111133,,447700    
3344,,004411    

9944    
((3311))  
((448822))  
((997700))  
3322,,665522    

((226600))  

1144,,773322    
((2288,,889955))  
((1144,,116633))  

((33,,221199))  
((1177,,885544))  
((55,,779911))  
((551111))  
((11,,002200))  
((550000))  
((2288,,889955))  
1144,,773322    
((1144,,116633))  

1122,,771122    
11,,112299    
889911    
--    
1144,,773322    
((1144,,773322))  
--    

--    
--    

$’000 
508  
(1,068) 
-  
(560) 

(5,215) 
(1,565) 

578  
-  
-  
426  
(560) 

-  

36,655  
(25,761) 
10,894  

(3,022) 
(22,114) 
1,012  
(866) 
-  
(771) 
(25,761) 
25,761  
-  

12,972  
177  
-  
23,506  
36,655  
(25,761) 
10,894  

1,200  
1,200  

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Note 21  Dividends 

Subsequent to 31 December 2020, on 9 March 2021 the Directors determined to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per fully 

paid ordinary share, fully franked, for an amount of $13.20 million.  The aggregate amount of the proposed dividend is 

expected to be paid on 14 April 2021 out of retained earnings at 31 December 2020, and has not been recognised as a 

liability at the end of the year. 

Tax Losses  
Effective 1 January 2017, the Company made an election to form a tax consolidated group, comprising all of its wholly 
owned subsidiaries.  As a consequence, all members of the tax-consolidated group are taxed as a single entity.  The head 
entity within the tax-consolidated group is Gold Road Resources Limited. 

At 31 December 2020 the Company had tax losses of Nil (2019: $78.353 million). 

Franking credits available to Gold Road shareholders as at 31 December 2020 was $66,226,590 (31 December 2019: 

$66,226,590), which are available for distribution in subsequent financial years subject to the Board determining to pay 

Recognition and measurement 

Income tax  

The income tax expense or benefit for the year is the tax payable or receivable 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 the temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying 
amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses. 

Deferred tax 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities  are recognised  for temporary timing  differences  at the tax rates expected to 
apply  when  the  assets  are  recovered  or  liabilities  are  settled,  based  on  those  tax  rates  which  are  enacted  or 
substantially  enacted  for  each  jurisdiction.    The  relevant  tax  rates  are  applied  to  the  cumulative  amounts  of 
deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the deferred tax asset or liability.  An exception is made 
for certain temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability.  No deferred tax 
asset or liability is recognised in relation to those timing differences if they arose in a transaction, other than a 
business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit 
or loss. 

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 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 
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. 

Critical accounting estimates and judgements 
The Group is subject to income taxes in Australia.  Significant judgement is required in determining the provision for 
income taxes.  There are certain transactions and calculations undertaken during the ordinary course of business for 
which  the  ultimate  tax  determination  is  uncertain.    The  Group  estimates  its  tax  liabilities  based  on  the  Group's 
understanding of the tax law.  Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were 
initially recorded, such differences will impact the current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities in the period in 
which such determination is made. 

Judgement is required to determine whether deferred tax assets are recognised in the balance sheet. Deferred tax assets, 
including  those  arising  from  unutilised  tax  losses,  require  management  to  assess  the  likelihood  that  the  group  will 
generate  sufficient  taxable  earnings  in  the  future  periods  in  order  to  recognise  and  utilise  those  deferred  tax  assets.  
Judgement is also required in respect of the expected manner of recovery of the value of an asset or liability (which will 
then impact the quantum of the deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities recognised) and the application of existing 
laws in each jurisdiction. 

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Numerical reconciliation of income tax (benefit)/expense to prima 

dividends. 

Other Information  

Note 22  Income Tax and Deferred Tax 

Income tax (benefit)/expense 

Current tax 

Deferred tax 

Adjustment for prior period (deferred tax) 

facie tax payable 

Profit/(loss) before income tax 

Income tax expense/(benefit) calculated at 30% (2019: 30%) 

Adjustment for deferred tax impact of share-based payments 

Non-deductible expenses 

Deductible expenses 

Prior period adjustments 

Income tax expense/(benefit) 

Amounts recognised directly in equity 

Deferred tax: share-based payments 

Recognised deferred tax balances 

Deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets 

DDeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

Exploration expenditure 

Mine development expenditure 

Property, plant and equipment 

Leases 

Inventories 

Other deferred tax liabilities 

Gross deferred tax liabilities 

Set-off of deferred tax assets 

Net deferred tax liabilities 

DDeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  

Provisions, trade and other payables 

Expenses deductible over time 

Share-based payments 

Tax losses carried forward 

Gross deferred tax assets 

Set off of deferred tax liability 

Net deferred tax assets 

Unrecognised deferred tax balances 

Temporary differences 

Gross deferred tax assets unrecognised 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

77,,333366    

2266,,228866    

((997700))  

3322,,665522    

111133,,447700    

3344,,004411    

9944    

((3311))  

((448822))  

((997700))  

3322,,665522    

((226600))  

1144,,773322    

((2288,,889955))  

((1144,,116633))  

((33,,221199))  

((1177,,885544))  

((55,,779911))  

((551111))  

((11,,002200))  

((550000))  

((2288,,889955))  

1144,,773322    

((1144,,116633))  

1122,,771122    

11,,112299    

889911    

--    

1144,,773322    

((1144,,773322))  

--    

--    

--    

$’000 

508  

(1,068) 

-  

(560) 

(5,215) 

(1,565) 

578  

-  

-  

426  

(560) 

-  

36,655  

(25,761) 

10,894  

(3,022) 

(22,114) 

1,012  

(866) 

-  

(771) 

(25,761) 

25,761  

-  

12,972  

177  

-  

23,506  

36,655  

(25,761) 

10,894  

1,200  

1,200  

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Estimates  of  future  taxable  income  are  based  on  forecast  cash  flows  from  operations  and  existing  tax  laws  in  each 
jurisdiction.  These assessments require the use of estimates and assumptions such as exchange rates, commodity prices 
and operating performance over the life of the assets.  To the extent that cash flows and taxable income differ significantly 
from estimates, the ability of the group to realise the net deferred tax assets reported at the reporting date could be 
impacted. 

Additionally, future changes in tax laws could limit the ability of the group to obtain tax deductions and recover/utilise 
deferred tax assets in future periods.   

Note 23 

 Interests in Other Entities 

Subsidiaries 

The Group’s subsidiaries at 31 December 2020 are set out below.  The Consolidated Financial Statements incorporate 
the assets, liabilities and results of the following principal subsidiaries: 

NNaammee 

PPrriinncciippaall  ppllaaccee  ooff  bbuussiinneessss  

OOwwnneerrsshhiipp  iinntteerreesstt  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 

Gold Road (Gruyere) Pty Ltd 
Gold Road (Gruyere Holdings) Pty Ltd 
Gold Road (North Yamarna) Pty Ltd 
Gold Road (North Yamarna Holdings) Pty Ltd 
Gold Road (South Yamarna) Pty Ltd 
Gold Road (South Yamarna Holdings) Pty Ltd 
Gold Road (Projects) Pty Ltd 
Gold Alpha Investments Pty Ltd 
Craton Funds Pty Ltd 

Australia 
Australia  
Australia  
Australia  
Australia  
Australia  
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

%%  
110000  
110000  
110000  
110000  
110000  
110000  
110000  
110000  
110000  

% 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
- 
- 

The above subsidiaries have share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares that are held directly by the Group, and 
the proportion of ownership interests held equals the voting rights held by the Group.  The country of incorporation or 
registration is also their principal place of business. 

Joint operations  

NNaammee 

PPrriinncciippaall  aaccttiivviittyy  

PPrriinncciippaall  ppllaaccee  ooff  
bbuussiinneessss  

Gruyere Unincorporated Joint Venture 

Yandina Unincorporated Joint Venture 
Lake Grace Unincorporated Joint Venture 

Exploration & 
Production 
Exploration 
Exploration 

Australia 

Australia 
Australia 

OOwwnneerrsshhiipp  iinntteerreesstt  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 

%%  

5500  

8899..99  
8877..22  

% 

50 

75 
51 

Gruyere Joint Operation 

On 13 December 2016, the Company entered into the Gruyere JV with a wholly owned subsidiary of Gold Fields 
with the objective of developing and operating the Gruyere Project in Western Australia.  The joint venture is a 
contractual arrangement between participants for the sharing of costs and outputs.  It does not in itself generate 
revenue and profit and is not structured through a separate vehicle.  Management have classified the arrangement 
as a joint operation and the Group recognises its direct right to the jointly held assets, liabilities, revenues and 
expenses.    Gold  Fields  is  manager  of  the  joint  venture  and  in  2020  delegated  responsibility  for  managing  all 
exploration activities to Gold Road. 

Yandina Joint Operation 

On 16 March 2018 the Group entered into the Yandina Joint Venture with Cygnus, on a 75% Group and 25% 
Cygnus ownership basis.  On 26 August 2020 Cygnus elected to dilute its participating interest to 10.1%.  As at 
31 December 2020, the Group has a 89.9% interest in the Yandina Joint Venture.  Gold Road became manager 
of the joint venture on 1 October 2020. 

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Estimates  of  future  taxable  income  are  based  on  forecast  cash  flows  from  operations  and  existing  tax  laws  in  each 

Lake Grace Joint Operation 

jurisdiction.  These assessments require the use of estimates and assumptions such as exchange rates, commodity prices 

and operating performance over the life of the assets.  To the extent that cash flows and taxable income differ significantly 

from estimates, the ability of the group to realise the net deferred tax assets reported at the reporting date could be 

Additionally, future changes in tax laws could limit the ability of the group to obtain tax deductions and recover/utilise 

impacted. 

deferred tax assets in future periods.   

Note 23 

 Interests in Other Entities 

Subsidiaries 

The Group’s subsidiaries at 31 December 2020 are set out below.  The Consolidated Financial Statements incorporate 

the assets, liabilities and results of the following principal subsidiaries: 

NNaammee 

PPrriinncciippaall  ppllaaccee  ooff  bbuussiinneessss  

OOwwnneerrsshhiipp  iinntteerreesstt  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 

%%  

110000  

110000  

110000  

110000  

110000  

110000  

110000  

110000  

110000  

%%  

5500  

8899..99  

8877..22  

% 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

- 

- 

% 

50 

75 

51 

Gold Road (Gruyere) Pty Ltd 

Gold Road (Gruyere Holdings) Pty Ltd 

Gold Road (North Yamarna) Pty Ltd 

Gold Road (North Yamarna Holdings) Pty Ltd 

Gold Road (South Yamarna) Pty Ltd 

Gold Road (South Yamarna Holdings) Pty Ltd 

Gold Road (Projects) Pty Ltd 

Gold Alpha Investments Pty Ltd 

Craton Funds Pty Ltd 

Australia 

Australia  

Australia  

Australia  

Australia  

Australia  

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

The above subsidiaries have share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares that are held directly by the Group, and 

the proportion of ownership interests held equals the voting rights held by the Group.  The country of incorporation or 

registration is also their principal place of business. 

Joint operations  

NNaammee 

PPrriinncciippaall  aaccttiivviittyy  

bbuussiinneessss  

OOwwnneerrsshhiipp  iinntteerreesstt  

PPrriinncciippaall  ppllaaccee  ooff  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200   31 December 2019 

Gruyere Unincorporated Joint Venture 

Yandina Unincorporated Joint Venture 

Lake Grace Unincorporated Joint Venture 

Exploration & 

Production 

Exploration 

Exploration 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Gruyere Joint Operation 

On 13 December 2016, the Company entered into the Gruyere JV with a wholly owned subsidiary of Gold Fields 

with the objective of developing and operating the Gruyere Project in Western Australia.  The joint venture is a 

contractual arrangement between participants for the sharing of costs and outputs.  It does not in itself generate 

revenue and profit and is not structured through a separate vehicle.  Management have classified the arrangement 

as a joint operation and the Group recognises its direct right to the jointly held assets, liabilities, revenues and 

expenses.    Gold  Fields  is  manager  of  the  joint  venture  and  in  2020  delegated  responsibility  for  managing  all 

exploration activities to Gold Road. 

Yandina Joint Operation 

On 16 March 2018 the Group entered into the Yandina Joint Venture with Cygnus, on a 75% Group and 25% 

Cygnus ownership basis.  On 26 August 2020 Cygnus elected to dilute its participating interest to 10.1%.  As at 

31 December 2020, the Group has a 89.9% interest in the Yandina Joint Venture.  Gold Road became manager 

of the joint venture on 1 October 2020. 

On  30  April  2019,  the  Group  earned  a  51%  interest  by  spending  $700,000  under  the  Lake  Grace  Earn-in 
Agreement  and  formed  the  Lake  Grace  Joint  Venture.    Following  this  initial  earn-in,  the  Group  committed  a 
further $500,000 ($1.2 million in aggregate) within 18 months to earn a further 24% interest (75% in total).  On 
2 April 2020 Cygnus elected to cease contributions to the 2020 Budget thereby diluting their interest in the joint 
venture.  As at 31 December 2020, the Group had a 87.2% interest in the Lake Grace Joint Venture.  Gold Road 
became manager of the joint venture on 1 October 2020.   

Recognition and measurement 

Basis of consolidation 

The financial statements incorporate, where considered material, all of the assets, liabilities and results of the parent 
and all of the subsidiaries.  Subsidiaries are entities the parent controls.  The parent controls an entity when it is exposed 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through 
its power over the entity. 

The assets, liabilities and results of all subsidiaries are fully consolidated into the financial statements of the Group from 
the date on which control is obtained by the Group.  The consolidation of a subsidiary is discontinued from the date that 
control  ceases.    Intercompany  transactions,  balances  and  unrealised  gains  or  losses  on  transactions  between  Group 
entities are fully eliminated on consolidation. 

Joint arrangements 

Under AASB 11: Joint Arrangements investments in joint arrangements are classified as either joint operations or joint 
ventures.  The classification depends on the contractual rights and obligations of each investor, rather than the legal 
structure of the joint arrangement.  A joint operation is a joint arrangement in which the parties with joint control have 
rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to that arrangement.  

Joint operations 

The Group recognises its direct right to the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of joint operations and its share of 
any jointly  held  or  incurred  assets, liabilities, revenues  and expenses.  These have  been incorporated  in the financial 
statements under the appropriate headings.   

Note 24  Deed of Cross Guarantee 
Pursuant to ASIC Instrument 2016/785, wholly-owned controlled entities Gold Road (Gruyere Holdings) Pty Ltd and 
Gold  Road  (Gruyere)  Pty  Ltd  are  relieved  from  the  Corporations  Act  2001  requirements  for  preparation,  audit  and 
lodgement of its financial reports and director’s report. 

It is a condition of the Class Order that the Company and each of its eligible controlled entities enter into a Deed of 
Cross Guarantee.  Effective from December 2019, Gold Road Resources Ltd, Gold Road (Gruyere Holdings) Pty Ltd and 
Gold Road (Gruyere) Pty Ltd entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee and formed the Closed group.  

The effect of the Deed is that Gold Road Resources Limited has guaranteed to pay any deficiency in the event of winding 
up  of  the  abovementioned  controlled  entities  under  certain  provisions  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001.    Gold  Road 
(Gruyere Holdings) Pty Ltd and Gold Road (Gruyere) Pty Ltd have also given a similar guarantee in the event that Gold 
Road Resources Limited is wound up. 

A  Consolidated  Statement  of  Comprehensive  Income  and  Consolidated  Balance  Sheet  comprising  the  Closed  group 
which are parties to the Deed of Cross Guarantee, after eliminating all transactions between parties to the Deed is set 
out below. 

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Closed Group Statement of Comprehensive Income 
For the year ended 31 December 2020 

Sales revenue 
Cost of sales 
GGrroossss  pprrooffiitt  

OOtthheerr  iinnccoommee  
Other income 
Fair value gain on derivatives  
TToottaall  ootthheerr  iinnccoommee 

Exploration expenditure  
Corporate and technical services 
Impairment of assets 
PPrrooffiitt bbeeffoorree  ffiinnaannccee  aanndd  iinnccoommee  ttaaxx  

Finance income 
Finance expenses 
PPrrooffiitt  bbeeffoorree  iinnccoommee  ttaaxx  

Income tax expense 
PPrrooffiitt//((lloossss))  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  
Other comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year 
TToottaall  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  pprrooffiitt//((lloossss))  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

Closed Group Statement of Financial Position 
For the year ended 31 December 2020 

AASSSSEETTSS  
CCuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Other financial assets  
Inventories 
TToottaall  ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

NNoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  
Property, plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Exploration and evaluation 
Other financial assets 
Deferred tax asset 
TToottaall  nnoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  
TTOOTTAALL  AASSSSEETTSS  

LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS 
CCuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Trade and other payables 
Provisions 
Borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Current tax liabilities 
Other financial liabilities 
TToottaall  ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

NNoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Provisions  
Borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities  
Other financial liabilities 
TToottaall  nnoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
TTOOTTAALL  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  

NNeett  aasssseettss  

EEQQUUIITTYY  
Contributed equity 
Reserves 
Retained earnings 
TTOOTTAALL  EEQQUUIITTYY  

85

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
229944,,665500    
((115555,,999922))  
113388,,665588    

1 month ended 
31 December 2019 
$’000 
21,990  
(14,145) 
7,845  

1100,,119955    
22,,442222    
1122,,661177    

((778877))  
((1122,,887700))  
--    
113377,,661188    

448800    
((1155,,336633))  
112222,,773355    

((4411,,000033))  
8811,,773322    
--    
8811,,773322    

-  
1,521  
1,521  

(16) 
(1,125) 
(7,358) 
867  

79  
(721) 
225  

(1,433) 
(1,208) 
-  
(1,208) 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  

31 December 2019 
$’000 

112266,,007744    
77,,008888    
887744    
2233,,337766    
115577,,441122    

333333,,888866    
111177,,441111    
88,,337744    
110077,,337777    
--    
556677,,004488    
772244,,446600    

2299,,337788    
22,,770099    
--    
99,,669955    
77,,333366    
88,,117744    
5577,,229922    

2255,,444400    
--    
110066,,228877    
1111,,778888    
111199,,443388    
226622,,995533    
332200,,224455    

440044,,221155    

220033,,994499    
33,,662222    
119966,,664444    
440044,,221155    

101,332   
2,964   
85   
18,292   
122,673   

456,123   
-   
7,648   
357   
21,858   
485,986   
608,659   

27,689   
1,165   
49,553   
8,572   
-   
10,814   
97,793   

26,202   
28,955   
113,295   
-   
21,869   
190,321   
288,114   

320,545   

203,949   
2,660   
113,936   
320,545   

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Other comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year 

TToottaall  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  pprrooffiitt//((lloossss))  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

Closed Group Statement of Financial Position 

For the year ended 31 December 2020 

Sales revenue 

Cost of sales 

GGrroossss  pprrooffiitt  

OOtthheerr  iinnccoommee  

Other income 

Fair value gain on derivatives  

TToottaall  ootthheerr  iinnccoommee 

Exploration expenditure  

Corporate and technical services 

Impairment of assets 

PPrrooffiitt bbeeffoorree  ffiinnaannccee  aanndd  iinnccoommee  ttaaxx  

Finance income 

Finance expenses 

PPrrooffiitt  bbeeffoorree  iinnccoommee  ttaaxx  

Income tax expense 

PPrrooffiitt//((lloossss))  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

AASSSSEETTSS  

CCuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other financial assets  

Inventories 

TToottaall  ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

NNoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

Property, plant and equipment 

Right-of-use assets 

Exploration and evaluation 

Other financial assets 

Deferred tax asset 

TToottaall  nnoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  aasssseettss  

TTOOTTAALL  AASSSSEETTSS  

LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS 

CCuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

Trade and other payables 

Provisions 

Borrowings 

Lease liabilities 

Current tax liabilities 

Other financial liabilities 

TToottaall  ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

NNoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

Provisions  

Borrowings 

Lease liabilities 

Deferred tax liabilities  

Other financial liabilities 

TToottaall  nnoonn--ccuurrrreenntt  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  

TTOOTTAALL  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  

NNeett  aasssseettss  

EEQQUUIITTYY  

Contributed equity 

Reserves 

Retained earnings 

TTOOTTAALL  EEQQUUIITTYY  

$$’’000000  

229944,,665500    

((115555,,999922))  

113388,,665588    

1100,,119955    

22,,442222    

1122,,661177    

((778877))  

((1122,,887700))  

--    

113377,,661188    

448800    

((1155,,336633))  

112222,,773355    

((4411,,000033))  

8811,,773322    

--    

8811,,773322    

$$’’000000  

112266,,007744    

77,,008888    

887744    

2233,,337766    

115577,,441122    

333333,,888866    

111177,,441111    

88,,337744    

110077,,337777    

--    

556677,,004488    

772244,,446600    

2299,,337788    

22,,770099    

--    

99,,669955    

77,,333366    

88,,117744    

5577,,229922    

2255,,444400    

--    

110066,,228877    

1111,,778888    

111199,,443388    

226622,,995533    

332200,,224455    

440044,,221155    

220033,,994499    

33,,662222    

119966,,664444    

440044,,221155    

$’000 

21,990  

(14,145) 

7,845  

-  

1,521  

1,521  

(16) 

(1,125) 

(7,358) 

867  

79  

(721) 

225  

(1,433) 

(1,208) 

-  

(1,208) 

$’000 

101,332   

2,964   

85   

18,292   

122,673   

456,123   

-   

7,648   

357   

21,858   

485,986   

608,659   

27,689   

1,165   

49,553   

8,572   

-   

10,814   

97,793   

26,202   

28,955   

113,295   

-   

21,869   

190,321   

288,114   

320,545   

203,949   

2,660   

113,936   

320,545   

Closed Group Statement of Comprehensive Income 

For the year ended 31 December 2020 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

1 month ended 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

Note 25  Parent Entity Financial Information 
The following details information relating to the parent entity, Gold Road Resources Limited, at 31 December 2020.   

Result of parent entity 

Loss for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 
Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Financial position of parent entity 

Current assets 
Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Total equity of parent entity 

Contributed equity 
Reserves 
Retained earnings 
Total equity 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
((2266,,555577))  
-  
((2266,,555577))  

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
111188,,440066    
779999,,004422    

12 months ended 
31 December 2019 
$’000 
(56,405) 
-   
(56,405) 

31 December 2019 
$’000 
34,926   
784,443   

1122,,228855    
112255,,006688    

3,571   
85,850   

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
220033,,994499    
33,,662222    
446666,,440033    
667733,,997744    

31 December 2019 
$’000 
203,949   
2,660   
491,984   
698,593   

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

Refer to Note 30.   

Guarantees entered into by the parent entity 

Contingent liabilities of the parent entity 

Other than as disclosed in Note 30, the parent entity has no contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2020. 

Contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant or equipment 

The parent entity has no contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant or equipment as at 31 December 
2020. 

Note 26  Related Party Transactions 

Parent entities 

The ultimate parent entity within the Group is Gold Road Resources Limited. 

Subsidiaries 

Interests in subsidiaries are set out in Note 23. 

Compensation for Key Management Personnel 

Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Share-based payments 
Total compensation 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$  
11,,558811,,991122    
6655,,335533    
776622,,770066    
22,,440099,,997711    

12 months ended 
31 December 2019 
$ 
1,413,635   
58,886   
917,243   
2,389,764   

Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the Remuneration Report on pages 42 to 53. 

Transactions with other related parties 
The following transactions occurred with related parties: 

Management fees received/(paid) 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$  
7777,,556688    

31 December 2019 
$ 
(51,840) 

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Outstanding balances 

The following balances are outstanding at the end of the reporting period in relation 
to transactions with related parties: 
CCuurrrreenntt  rreecceeiivvaabblleess  
Other receivables – Gruyere Management Pty Ltd 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$  

31 December 2019 
$ 

117733,,889944    

311,025   

CCuurrrreenntt  ppaayyaabblleess  
Other payables - Cygnus 
Other payables - Gruyere Management Pty Ltd 

--    
3366,,775599    

35,840   
226,066   

Other  current  receivables  and  the  current  payables  have  no  formal  repayment  terms.    Each  party’s  obligations  are 
secured over the assets in the Gruyere Project.  

Loans made to related parties 

No  loans were  made to related parties, Directors or any other senior  personnel,  including personally related entities 
during the reporting period. 

Terms and conditions  

All related party transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates. 

There is no allowance account for impaired receivables in relation to any outstanding balances, and no expense has been 
recognised in respect of impaired receivables due from related parties. 

Note 27  Share-Based Payments 

Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions 

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

Expenses arising from equity settled share-based payment transactions 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
11,,667777    
11,,667777    

12 months ended 
31 December 2019 
$’000 
1,895  
1,895  

Types of share-based payment plans 

The 2017 Plan was established and approved by shareholders at the AGM held on 18 November 2013, and was amended 
and approved by shareholders at the AGM held on 17 November 2017.  The 2020 Plan was established and approved 
by shareholders at the AGM  held  on 28  May 2020.   The 2017 and 2020  Plans  provides for Performance Rights as 
detailed below. 

Performance Rights  
Performance Rights to be issued under the Plan have varying vesting periods as determined by the Board at the date of 
grant, except under certain circumstances whereby Performance Rights may be capable of exercise prior to the expiry 
of the vesting period.  Participation in the Plan is at the Board’s discretion and no individual has a contractual right to 
participate in the Plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits.   Unless the  Board determines  otherwise in its absolute 
discretion, the Performance Rights of any participant in the scheme lapse where the relevant person ceases to be an 
employee or Director of the Company. 

Performance Rights 

The following table illustrates the number of, and movements in, Performance Rights during the year. 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year 
Performance Rights granted (i) 
Performance Rights exercised (ii) 
Lapsed/cancelled during the year 
Forfeited during the year 
Outstanding at the end of the year (iii) 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
NNuummbbeerr  
55,,221199,,003377    
22,,882288,,000066    
((11,,002222,,889999))  
--    
((119999,,112277))  
66,,882255,,001177    

31 December 2019 
Number 
6,017,351  
3,117,585  
(1,403,575) 
(893,153) 
(1,619,171) 
5,219,037  

Vested and exercisable at the end of the year 

--      

-  

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31 December 2019 

$$  

$ 

Other receivables – Gruyere Management Pty Ltd 

117733,,889944    

311,025   

Other  current  receivables  and  the  current  payables  have  no  formal  repayment  terms.    Each  party’s  obligations  are 

--    

3366,,775599    

35,840   

226,066   

Outstanding balances 

to transactions with related parties: 

CCuurrrreenntt  rreecceeiivvaabblleess  

CCuurrrreenntt  ppaayyaabblleess  

Other payables - Cygnus 

Other payables - Gruyere Management Pty Ltd 

secured over the assets in the Gruyere Project.  

Loans made to related parties 

during the reporting period. 

Terms and conditions  

No  loans were  made to related parties, Directors or any other senior  personnel,  including personally related entities 

All related party transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates. 

There is no allowance account for impaired receivables in relation to any outstanding balances, and no expense has been 

recognised in respect of impaired receivables due from related parties. 

Note 27  Share-Based Payments 

Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions 

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

Expenses arising from equity settled share-based payment transactions 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

11,,667777    

11,,667777    

$’000 

1,895  

1,895  

Types of share-based payment plans 

The 2017 Plan was established and approved by shareholders at the AGM held on 18 November 2013, and was amended 

and approved by shareholders at the AGM held on 17 November 2017.  The 2020 Plan was established and approved 

by shareholders at the AGM  held  on 28  May 2020.   The 2017 and 2020  Plans  provides for Performance Rights as 

Performance Rights to be issued under the Plan have varying vesting periods as determined by the Board at the date of 

grant, except under certain circumstances whereby Performance Rights may be capable of exercise prior to the expiry 

of the vesting period.  Participation in the Plan is at the Board’s discretion and no individual has a contractual right to 

participate in the Plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits.   Unless the  Board determines  otherwise in its absolute 

discretion, the Performance Rights of any participant in the scheme lapse where the relevant person ceases to be an 

The following table illustrates the number of, and movements in, Performance Rights during the year. 

detailed below. 

Performance Rights  

employee or Director of the Company. 

Performance Rights 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year 

Performance Rights granted (i) 

Performance Rights exercised (ii) 

Lapsed/cancelled during the year 

Forfeited during the year 

Outstanding at the end of the year (iii) 

Vested and exercisable at the end of the year 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

NNuummbbeerr  

55,,221199,,003377    

22,,882288,,000066    

((11,,002222,,889999))  

((119999,,112277))  

66,,882255,,001177    

--    

--      

Number 

6,017,351  

3,117,585  

(1,403,575) 

(893,153) 

(1,619,171) 

5,219,037  

-  

Performance Rights granted during the year 
NNuummbbeerr  ooff  
PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  
GGrraanntteedd  

IInncceennttiivvee  PPllaann  

FFaaiirr  VVaalluuee  aatt  
GGrraanntt  DDaattee  

GGrraanntt  DDaattee  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  PPeerriioodd  EEnndd  
DDaattee1  

536,866 
1,885,626 
405,514 
22,,882288,,000066  

STI 20192 
LTI 2020-20222 
LTI 2020-20223 

$1.4952 
$1.7202 
$1.3503 

30 January 2020 
28 May 2020 
28 May 2020 

31 December 2019 
31 December 2022 
31 December 2022 

TToottaall  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  ggrraanntteedd  dduurriinngg  tthhee  yyeeaarr 

1  Subsequent to the performance period end date, the Board determines the number of Performance Rights that vest 
2  Performance Rights granted subject to non-market based performance conditions had their values verified using a Black-Scholes 

pricing model 

3  Performance Rights granted subject to market based performance conditions had their values verified using a Monte Carlo 

simulation 

Performance Rights exercised during the year 

NNuummbbeerr  ooff  
PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  
EExxeerrcciisseedd  
275,000 
202,329 
8,704 
536,866 
11,,002222,,889999 

IInncceennttiivvee  PPllaann  

GGrraanntt  DDaattee  

Onboarding 
Employee Retention 
Employee Retention 
STI 2019  
TToottaall  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  eexxeerrcciisseedd 

29 May 2019 
8 September 2018 
22 July 2018 
30 January 2020 

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  PPeerriioodd  EEnndd  
DDaattee  

VVeessttiinngg  DDaattee  

1 January 2020 
30 June 2020 
30 June 2020 
31 December 2019 

1 January 2020 
28 July 2020 
10 September 2020 
30 January 2020 

As at the balance date unissued ordinary shares of the Company under Performance Rights are: 
PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  PPeerriioodd  EEnndd  DDaattee11  

GGrraanntt  DDaattee  

OOuuttssttaannddiinngg  
500,638  
374,8262 
813,667  
380,2732 
425,101  
926,671  
1,201,2903 
1,244,635  
957,9164 
66,,882255,,001177 

IInncceennttiivvee  PPllaann  
LTI 2017-2020  
LTI 2017-2020  
LTI 2018-2020  
LTI 2018-2020  
Employee Retention 
LTI 2019-2021  
LTI 2019-2021  
LTI 2020-2022  
LTI 2020-2022  

TToottaall  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  oouuttssttaannddiinngg 

17 November 2017 
17 November 2017 
25 May 2018 
25 May 2018 
24 July 2018 
29 May 2019 
29 May 2019 
28 May 2020 
28 May 2020 

31 December 2020 
31 December 2020 
31 December 2020 
31 December 2020 
1 July 2021 
31 December 2021 
31 December 2021 
31 December 2022 
31 December 2022 

1  Subsequent to the end of the performance period end date, the Board determines the number of Performance Rights that vest 
2  Represents Performance Rights issued to Executive Directors. The key vesting conditions and performance conditions are that 
the holders must remain employed until 31 December 2020, 50% of the Performance Rights will vest and convert over a three 
year measurement period to 31 December 2020 based on meeting market based performance criteria, and 50% will vest on 
meeting non-market performance conditions by 31 December 2020 

3  Represents Performance Rights issued to Executive Directors. The key vesting conditions and performance conditions are that 
the holders must remain employed until 31 December 2021.  Of these Performance Rights, 35% will vest and convert over a 
three year measurement period to 31 December 2021 based on meeting market based performance criteria and 68.7% will vest 
on meeting non-market performance conditions by 31 December 2021 (which includes provision for a stretch of 125% of the 
15% EPS metric resulting in a stretch weighting of 18.7% for this metric) 

4  Represents Performance Rights issued to Executive Directors. The key vesting conditions and performance conditions are that 
the holders must remain employed until 31 December 2022.  Of these Performance Rights, 25% will vest and convert over a 
three year measurement period to 31 December 2022 based on meeting market based performance criteria, 116.3% will vest 
on meeting non-market performance conditions by 31 December 2022 (which includes provision for a stretch of 125% of the 
25% EPS metric resulting in a stretch weighting of 31.3%, provision for a stretch of 200% of the 25% Growth metric resulting in 
a stretch weighting of 50%, and provision for stretch of 140% of the 25% Gruyere optimisation metric resulting in a stretch 
weighting of 35%) 

  Weighted average remaining contractual life 

The weighted average remaining contractual life for the Performance Rights outstanding as at 31 December 2020 
is 1.67 years (31 December 2019: 2.40 years). 

  Weighted average fair value 

The weighted average fair value of the Performance Rights granted during the year was 162.42 cents. 

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Fair value of Performance Rights granted 

The fair value of Performance Rights allocated as part of the STIs are valued by multiplying the underlying market 
value at grant date of the ordinary shares over which they are granted.  The  fair value of Performance Rights 
allocated  as  part  of  the  LTIs  are  valued  using  a  Monte  Carlo  simulation  for  rights  with  market  based  vesting 
conditions and Black-Scholes pricing model for rights with non-market based vesting conditions.  

The following table lists the inputs to the models used for Performance Rights granted as LTIs during the year 
ended 31 December 2020: 

Underlying share price at measurement date  
Exercise price  
Grant date  
Life of the Rights (years)  
Vesting period (years)  
Volatility  
Risk-free rate  
Valuation per Right  
1  Performance Rights granted subject to non-market based performance conditions had their values verified using a Black-Scholes 

TTrraanncchhee  AA//BB//DD1  
$1.720 
Nil 
28 May 2020 
3.00 
2.59 
55% 
0.26% 
$1.720 

TTrraanncchhee  CC2  
$1.720 
Nil 
28 May 2020 
3.00 
2.59 
55% 
0.26% 
$1.350 

pricing model 

2  Performance Rights granted subject to market based performance conditions had their values verified using a Monte Carlo 

simulation 

The expected price volatility is based on the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the Performance Right), 
adjusted for any expected changes to future volatility due to publicly available information.  

Recognition and measurement 
Share-based compensation payments are made available to Directors and employees. 

The fair value of Share Options at grant date is determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model that takes into account 
the exercise price, the term of the instrument, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying 
share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free rate for the term of the instrument. 

The fair value of Performance Rights allocated as part of the STIs are valued by multiplying the underlying market value 
at grant date of the ordinary shares over which they are granted.  The fair value of Performance Rights allocated as part 
of the LTIs are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation for rights with market based vesting conditions and Black-Scholes 
pricing model for rights with non-market based vesting conditions.  

The  grant  date  fair  value  of  any  instrument  granted  to  employees  is  recognised  as  an  employee  expense,  with  a 
corresponding increase in equity, over the period that the employees become unconditionally entitled to the instrument.  
The amount recognised as  an expense  is adjusted to  reflect the actual number of instruments that vest, however no 
adjustment is made where the rights fail to vest due to market conditions not being met.   

The fair value of the instruments granted is adjusted to reflect market vesting conditions.  Non-market vesting conditions 
are included in assumptions about the number of instruments that are expected to become exercisable.  At each reporting 
date, the Company  revises its estimate of the number  of instruments that are expected to become exercisable.  The 
employee benefit expense recognised each period takes into account the most recent estimate. 

Note 28  Remuneration of Auditors 
During the year the  following fees were paid or  payable for services  provided  by the auditor of the  parent entity, its 
related practices and non-related audit firms: 

Audit and other assurance services 

Audit and review of financial statements 

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$  

12 months ended 
31 December 2019 
$ 

114400,,774455  

114400,,774455  

134,405 

134,405 

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Fair value of Performance Rights granted 

The fair value of Performance Rights allocated as part of the STIs are valued by multiplying the underlying market 

value at grant date of the ordinary shares over which they are granted.  The  fair value of Performance Rights 

allocated  as  part  of  the  LTIs  are  valued  using  a  Monte  Carlo  simulation  for  rights  with  market  based  vesting 

conditions and Black-Scholes pricing model for rights with non-market based vesting conditions.  

The following table lists the inputs to the models used for Performance Rights granted as LTIs during the year 

ended 31 December 2020: 

Underlying share price at measurement date  

$1.720 

TTrraanncchhee  AA//BB//DD1  

TTrraanncchhee  CC2  

Taxation services 
Tax advice and related services 

Total remuneration for taxation services 

Other services 

Consulting and other services 

Total remuneration for other services 

Total remuneration of KPMG  

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  
3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

12 months ended 
31 December 2019 

4433,,441144  

4433,,441144  

--  

--  

118844,,115599  

70,054 

70,054 

14,053 

14,053 

218,512 

It is the group’s policy to employ KPMG on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where their expertise 
and experience with the group are important.  These assignments are principally tax advice and consulting services.  

Note 29   New Standards and Interpretations  
The group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting 
Standards Board (The AASB) that are relevant to its operations and effective for an accounting period that begins on or 
after 1 January 2020. 

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 31 December 
2020 report periods and have not been early adopted by the group.  These accounting standards and interpretations 
are detailed below.  The group has assessed that these new standards and interpretations will not have a material impact 
on the financial measurement, reporting, nor disclosures of the group’s financial report. 

ASB 2018-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Definition of Material 
These amendments are intended to address concerns that the wording in the definition of ‘material’ was different in 
the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting, AASB  101 Presentation of Financial Statements and AASB  108 
Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors.  

The amendments address these concerns by: 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

(cid:131) 

Replacing the term ‘could influence’ with ‘could reasonably be expected to influence’. 

Including the concept of ‘obscuring information’ alongside the concepts of ‘omitting’ and ‘misstating’ 
information in the definition of material. 

Clarifying that the users to which the definition refers are the primary users of general purpose financial 
statements referred to in the Conceptual Framework. 

Aligning the definition of material across IFRS Standards and other publications. 

Note 30  Contingencies 
Contingent liabilities 

Guarantees 
The Company has provided bank guarantees in favour of various service providers in respect to contractual obligations 
and leased premises at 31 December 2020.  The total of these guarantees at 31 December 2020 was $93,763 with 
various financial institutions (31 December 2019: $93,763). 

The Group also has guarantees in relation to its joint venture commitments in favour of various service providers with 
respect  to  the  supply  of  electricity  and  development  of  associated  infrastructure  for  the  joint  venture.    The  Group’s 
portion of these commitments at 31 December 2020 was $27.5 million with various financial institutions (31 December 
2019: $37.5 million). 

There were no other material contingent liabilities noted or provided for in the financial statements of the Group as at 
31 December 2020. 

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Exercise price  

Grant date  

Life of the Rights (years)  

Vesting period (years)  

Volatility  

Risk-free rate  

Valuation per Right  

pricing model 

simulation 

28 May 2020 

28 May 2020 

Nil 

3.00 

2.59 

55% 

0.26% 

$1.720 

$1.720 

Nil 

3.00 

2.59 

55% 

0.26% 

$1.350 

1  Performance Rights granted subject to non-market based performance conditions had their values verified using a Black-Scholes 

2  Performance Rights granted subject to market based performance conditions had their values verified using a Monte Carlo 

The expected price volatility is based on the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the Performance Right), 

adjusted for any expected changes to future volatility due to publicly available information.  

Recognition and measurement 

Share-based compensation payments are made available to Directors and employees. 

The fair value of Share Options at grant date is determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model that takes into account 

the exercise price, the term of the instrument, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying 

share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free rate for the term of the instrument. 

The fair value of Performance Rights allocated as part of the STIs are valued by multiplying the underlying market value 

at grant date of the ordinary shares over which they are granted.  The fair value of Performance Rights allocated as part 

of the LTIs are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation for rights with market based vesting conditions and Black-Scholes 

pricing model for rights with non-market based vesting conditions.  

The  grant  date  fair  value  of  any  instrument  granted  to  employees  is  recognised  as  an  employee  expense,  with  a 

corresponding increase in equity, over the period that the employees become unconditionally entitled to the instrument.  

The amount recognised as  an expense  is adjusted to  reflect the actual number of instruments that vest, however no 

adjustment is made where the rights fail to vest due to market conditions not being met.   

The fair value of the instruments granted is adjusted to reflect market vesting conditions.  Non-market vesting conditions 

are included in assumptions about the number of instruments that are expected to become exercisable.  At each reporting 

date, the Company  revises its estimate of the number  of instruments that are expected to become exercisable.  The 

employee benefit expense recognised each period takes into account the most recent estimate. 

During the year the  following fees were paid or  payable for services  provided  by the auditor of the  parent entity, its 

Note 28  Remuneration of Auditors 

related practices and non-related audit firms: 

Audit and other assurance services 

Audit and review of financial statements 

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services 

1122  mmoonntthhss  eennddeedd  

12 months ended 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$  

$ 

114400,,774455  

114400,,774455  

134,405 

134,405 

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Capital Commitments 
During the year the Group has committed to a variation of the power facilities lease relating to the installation of an 
additional 4 MW gas engine, a 13 MW solar farm and 4.4 MW battery energy storage system.  The total cost of the 
variation of $17.516 million will be accounted for as a lease and will be repaid over the remaining period of the power 
facilities lease.  The lease variation is expected to commence in mid-2021.  

Note 31  Commitments 

Exploration expenditure commitments 

In  order  to  maintain  current  rights  of  tenure  to  exploration  tenements  the  Group  has  certain  obligations  to  perform 
minimum exploration work on mineral leases held.  These obligations may vary over time, depending on the Group’s 
exploration programmes and priorities.  These obligations are not provided for in the financial report and are payable: 

Within one year 

Gold delivery commitments 

Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  
$$’’000000  
55,,663388  
55,,663388  

31 December 2019 
$’000 
5,290 
5,290 

GGoolldd  ffoorr  pphhyyssiiccaall  
ddeelliivveerryy  
oozz1 
27,100 
27,580 
54,680 

CCoonnttrraacctteedd    
ssaalleess  pprriiccee 
$$oozz 
1,833 
1,929 
1,881 

VVaalluuee  ooff  ccoommmmiitttteedd  
ssaalleess  
$$’’000000 
49,675 
53,194 
102,869 

1  Forward contract derivatives accounted for using the ‘own use exemption’.  Refer Note 15. 

Note 32  Significant Events after the Balance Date 
Subsequent to the year ended 31 December 2020: 

On 9 March 2021 the Directors determined to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per fully paid ordinary share, fully franked, 
for  an  amount  of  $13.20  million.    The  aggregate  amount  of  the  proposed  dividend  is  expected  to  be  paid  on 
14 April 2021 out of retained earnings at 31 December 2020, and has not been recognised as a liability at the end of 
the year.  

Other than as noted above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the year and the date of this report 
any other item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors of the 
Company, to affect substantially the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of 
the Group in subsequent financial years. 

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Capital Commitments 

During the year the Group has committed to a variation of the power facilities lease relating to the installation of an 

additional 4 MW gas engine, a 13 MW solar farm and 4.4 MW battery energy storage system.  The total cost of the 

variation of $17.516 million will be accounted for as a lease and will be repaid over the remaining period of the power 

facilities lease.  The lease variation is expected to commence in mid-2021.  

Note 31  Commitments 

Exploration expenditure commitments 

In  order  to  maintain  current  rights  of  tenure  to  exploration  tenements  the  Group  has  certain  obligations  to  perform 

minimum exploration work on mineral leases held.  These obligations may vary over time, depending on the Group’s 

exploration programmes and priorities.  These obligations are not provided for in the financial report and are payable: 

Within one year 

Gold delivery commitments 

Within one year 

Later than one year but not later than five years 

3311  DDeecceemmbbeerr  22002200  

31 December 2019 

$$’’000000  

55,,663388  

55,,663388  

CCoonnttrraacctteedd    

ssaalleess  pprriiccee 

$$oozz 

1,833 

1,929 

1,881 

$’000 

5,290 

5,290 

ssaalleess  

$$’’000000 

49,675 

53,194 

102,869 

ddeelliivveerryy  

oozz1 

27,100 

27,580 

54,680 

GGoolldd  ffoorr  pphhyyssiiccaall  

VVaalluuee  ooff  ccoommmmiitttteedd  

1  Forward contract derivatives accounted for using the ‘own use exemption’.  Refer Note 15. 

Note 32  Significant Events after the Balance Date 

Subsequent to the year ended 31 December 2020: 

On 9 March 2021 the Directors determined to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per fully paid ordinary share, fully franked, 

for  an  amount  of  $13.20  million.    The  aggregate  amount  of  the  proposed  dividend  is  expected  to  be  paid  on 

14 April 2021 out of retained earnings at 31 December 2020, and has not been recognised as a liability at the end of 

the year.  

Other than as noted above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the year and the date of this report 

any other item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors of the 

Company, to affect substantially the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of 

the Group in subsequent financial years. 

Directors’ Declaration 

In the opinion of the directors of Gold Road Resources Limited:  

the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes that are set out on pages 56 to 91 and the Remuneration 
Report on pages 42 to 53 in the Directors’ Report, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:  

giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2020 and of its 
performance, for the financial year ended on that date; and 

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

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  

at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the extended closed 
group identified in Note 24 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become, 
subject by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee described in Note 24.  

The Directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from 
the Managing Director and CEO, and General Manager - Finance for the year ended 31 December 2020.  

The Directors draw attention to Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which includes a statement of 
compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.  

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

Signed at Perth this 9th day of March 2021. 

TTiimm  NNeettsscchheerr  
Non-executive Chairman 

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Independent Auditor’s Report 

Independent Auditor’s Report        
Independent Auditor’s Report        

To the shareholders of Gold Road Resources Limited 

To the shareholders of Gold Road Resources Limited 
Report on the audit of the Financial Report 

Report on the audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

Opinion 
We have audited the Financial Report of Gold 
Road Resources Limited (the Company). 
We have audited the Financial Report of Gold 
In our opinion, the accompanying Financial 
Road Resources Limited (the Company). 
Report of the Company is in accordance with 
In our opinion, the accompanying Financial 
the Corporations Act 2001, including:  
Report of the Company is in accordance with 
• Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s 
the Corporations Act 2001, including:  
financial position as at 31 December 2020 
• Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s 
and of its financial performance for the year 
financial position as at 31 December 2020 
ended on that date; and 
and of its financial performance for the year 
Complying with Australian Accounting 
ended on that date; and 
Standards and the Corporations 
Complying with Australian Accounting 
Regulations 2001. 
Standards and the Corporations 
Regulations 2001. 

•

•

The Financial Report comprises:  

• Consolidated statement of financial position as 
The Financial Report comprises:  

at 31 December 2020. 

• Consolidated statement of financial position as 
• Consolidated statement of profit or loss and 
at 31 December 2020. 
other comprehensive income, Consolidated 
• Consolidated statement of profit or loss and 
statement of changes in equity, and 
other comprehensive income, Consolidated 
Consolidated statement of cash flows for the 
statement of changes in equity, and 
year then ended. 
Consolidated statement of cash flows for the 
year then ended. 
accounting policies. 

• Notes including a summary of significant 

• Notes including a summary of significant 
• Directors’ Declaration. 
accounting policies. 

The Group consists of the Company and the 
• Directors’ Declaration. 
entities it controlled at year’s end or from time to 
The Group consists of the Company and the 
time during the financial year. 
entities it controlled at year’s end or from time to 
time during the financial year. 

Basis for opinion 

Basis for opinion 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit 
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit 
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for 
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 
the audit of the Financial Report section of our report.  
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for 
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical 
the audit of the Financial Report section of our report.  
requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics 
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical 
for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the Financial Report in 
requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics 
Australia. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  
for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the Financial Report in 
Australia. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  
Key Audit Matters  

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

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Revenue Recognition 

Refer to Note 4 of the Financial Report 

The key audit matter 

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

The Group generates revenue predominantly 
from the sale of gold. The Group recognised 
sales revenue of $294,650,000 for the year 
(2019: $75,444,000).  

Our audit procedures included: 

• Understanding the Group’s processes for 
revenue and testing the key controls. 

Revenue recognition is considered to be a key 
audit matter given the significance of revenue to 
the Group’s results as well as the fraud risk 
around cut-off including: 

•

•

An overstatement of revenues through 
premature revenue recognition or recording 
of fictious revenues. 

Revenue not being recognised when control 
is transferred to the customer, resulting in 
revenue not being recognised in the correct 
accounting period. 

Revenue is recognised when control is 
transferred to the buyer and the amount of 
revenue can be reliably determined. 

Other Information  

•

•

Testing all gold sales transactions during the 
year to invoice from the Perth Mint or 
hedging agreements. 

Assessing the Group’s policies for 
recognition of revenue against the 
requirements of the accounting standards 
and checked these were adequately 
disclosed in the financial statements. 

Our sales cut-off procedures focused on sales in 
December 2020 and January 2021, testing a 
sample of transactions to underlying 
documentation and assessing the period in which 
they were recognised. 

Other Information is financial and non-financial information in Gold Road Resources Limited’s 
reporting which is provided in addition to the Financial Report and the Auditor's Report. The Directors 
are responsible for the Other Information.  

Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not 
express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the 
Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. 

In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other 
Information. In doing so, we consider whether the Other Information is materially inconsistent with 
the Financial Report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially 
misstated. 

We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other 
Information, and based on the work we have performed on the Other Information that we obtained 
prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report. 

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report  

The Directors are responsible for: 

• Preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian 

Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001. 

•

Implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives 
a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

• Assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as 

applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting 
unless they either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic 
alternative but to do so. 

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Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report  

Our objective is: 

• To obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from 

material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and 

• To issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion. 

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it 
exists. 

Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the 
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on 
the basis of this Financial Report. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report is located at the 
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: 
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our 
Auditor’s Report. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion 

Directors’ responsibilities 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of 
Gold Road Resources Limited for the year 
ended 31 December 2020, complies with 
Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

The Directors of the Company are responsible for 
the preparation and presentation of the 
Remuneration Report in accordance with Section 
300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Our responsibilities 

We have audited the Remuneration Report 
included in the Directors’ report for the year ended 
31 December 2020.  

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the 
Remuneration Report, based on our audit 
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing 
Standards. 

KPMG 

Graham Hogg 

Partner 

Perth 

9 March 2021 

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Shareholder Information 

Pursuant to the Listing Requirements of the ASX Limited, the shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 22 February 2021. 

The Company has two classes of equity securities, being ordinary fully paid shares and performance rights.  

DDiissttrriibbuuttiioonn  ooff  EEqquuiittyy  SSeeccuurriittiieess  
Analysis of numbers of shareholders and Performance Rights holders by size of holding: 

NNuummbbeerr  ooff  sshhaarreehhoollddeerrss  

PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  RRiigghhttss  hhoollddeerrss  

DDiissttrriibbuuttiioonn  

1 -1,000  
1,001 -5,000  
5,001 - 10,000  
10,001 -100,000  
More than 100,000 

2,909 
5,148 
2,660 
4,279 
566 

- 
- 
- 
- 
13 

1133  

TTOOTTAALLSS  
There were 849 shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares of $500. 

1155,,556622  

SSuubbssttaannttiiaall  SShhaarreehhoollddeerrss  
An extract of the Company's Register of Substantial Shareholders (who hold 5% or more of the issued capital) is set out below: 

SShhaarreehhoollddeerr  NNaammee  

Van Eck Associates Corporation 
The Vanguard Group, Inc.  

IIssssuueedd  OOrrddiinnaarryy  SShhaarreess  

NNuummbbeerr  ooff  sshhaarreess  

PPeerrcceennttaaggee  ooff  sshhaarreess  

109,457,589 
44,018,185 

12.44% 
5.01% 

TTwweennttyy  LLaarrggeesstt  SShhaarreehhoollddeerrss  
The names of the twenty largest holders of ordinary shares are listed below: 

SShhaarreehhoollddeerr  NNaammee  

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 
National Nominees Limited 
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd  
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd  
Mr Robert James Brooks 
Kurraba Investments Pty Ltd 
Zenith Pacific Limited 
Mrs Oxana Vyacheslavovna Brooks 
Haifa Pty Ltd 
Weeroona Funds Pty Ltd  
Mrs Audrey Grace Gobbart 
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited  
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd  
CAZNA (Oxford 1) Limited + CAZNA (Oxford 2) Limited  
AMP Life Ltd 
Mr Kenneth Joseph Hall  
Nicholas Theobald Sibley + Sally Gay Sibley 
Vacenta Pty Ltd  

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BBaallaannccee  ooff  SShhaarree  RReeggiisstteerr  

TToottaall  SShhaarree  RReeggiisstteerr  

Unquoted Equity Securities 

CCllaassss  

Performance Rights issued under the 2017 Long Term Incentive Plan 
Performance Rights issued under the 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan 
Performance Rights issued under the 2018 Employee Retention Programme 
Performance Rights issued under the 2019 Long Term Incentive Plan 
Performance Rights issued under the 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan 
Performance Rights issued under the 2020 Short Term Incentive Plan 

TTOOTTAALLSS  

OOrrddiinnaarryy  SShhaarreess  

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PPeerrcceennttaaggee  ooff  IIssssuueedd  

308,283,205 
92,249,152 
84,718,076 
12,536,878 
10,159,273 
9,788,193 
9,616,375 
5,450,001 
5,000,000 
4,619,142 
2,857,583 
2,845,000 
2,750,000 
2,589,994 
2,492,797 
2,371,857 
2,351,670 
2,306,697 
2,150,000 
2,120,000 

556677,,225555,,889933  

331122,,666688,,885555  

35.04% 
10.48% 
9.63% 
1.42% 
1.15% 
1.11% 
1.09% 
0.62% 
0.57% 
0.52% 
0.32% 
0.32% 
0.31% 
0.29% 
0.28% 
0.27% 
0.27% 
0.26% 
0.24% 
0.24% 

6644..4477%  

3355..5533%%  

887799,,992244,,774488  

110000..0000%%  

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218,865 
298,480 
425,101 
2,127,961 
2,202,551 
438,545 

55,,771111,,550033  

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10 
13 
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one vote.  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  rriigghhttss: No voting rights.  OOnn  --mmaarrkkeett  bbuuyy--bbaacckk..  There is no current on market buy-back of the Company’s equity securities.

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Glossary 

$ Australian dollars, unless the context says otherwise.  

AGM Annual General Meeting  

ASX Australian Securities Exchange  

ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 
Principles and Recommendations (4th edition) of the ASX Corporate 
Governance Council on the corporate governance practices to be 
adopted governance practices to be adopted by ASX listed entities and 
which are designed to promote investor confidence and to assist listed 
entities to meet shareholder expectations  

Au The chemical symbol for gold  

Auditor The auditor of the Company duly appointed under the 
Corporations Act 2001  

Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) Australian Accounting 
Standards are developed, issued, and maintained by the Australian 
Accounting Standards Board, an Australian Government agency under 
the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth)  

Board Board of Directors CEO Chief Executive Officer Company Gold 
Road Resources Limited ABN 13 108 289 527 

Contractors Externally employed contracted workers engaged by the 
Company to support operations  

Corporations Act Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)  

Cygnus Cygnus Gold Limited  

DMIRS Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 

Director A director of the Company duly appointed under the 
Corporations Act  

JORC Code Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, 
Minerals Resources and Ore Reserves 2012 Edition, prepared by the 
Joint Ore Reserves Committee of The Australasian Institute of Mining 
and Metallurgy, Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Minerals 
Council of Australia  

Key Management Personnel or KMP Defined in the Australian 
Accounting Standards as those persons having authority and 
responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities 
of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether 
executive or otherwise) of that entity  

LTI or Lost Time Injury An injury, including occupational diseases, 
arising out of and during employment that results in time lost from 
work of one day/shift or more, following the day on which the injury 
occurred or a fatality.  

LTIFR  Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate; calculated based on the 
number of lost time injuries occurring in a workplace per 1 million 
hours worked  

M or m Million  

MCP Mine Closure Plan 

Measured Mineral Resource As defined in the JORC Code  

Mineral Resource As defined in the JORC Code  

MTI or Medical Treatment Injury An injury including occupational 
diseases which require treatment that can only be administered by 
a medical practitioner. Medical treatment is where care is given by 
professional medical staff (Doctor, GP, Medical Specialist, etc) that is 
beyond the scope of a First Aider.  

NPAT  Net profit after tax  

Employees Total number of employees of the Group including 
permanent, fixed term and part-time. Does not include Contractors  

NWR or Non work-related injury An injury or illness that is not 
considered to be work related 

EPS Earnings per Share  

Officer An officer of the Company defined under the Corporations Act  

FAI or First Aid Injury An injury requiring first aid treatment only and 
immediate return to work 

FY20 Financial year ended 31 December 2020  

FY21 Financial year ending 31 December 2021  

g/t Grams per tonne  

GIS geological information systems 

Gold Fields Gold Fields Limited and its subsidiaries 

Gold Road Gold Road Resources Limited and all its wholly owned 
subsidiaries 

Group Gold Road Resources Limited and all its wholly owned 
subsidiaries 

Gruyere Gruyere Gold Mine  

Gruyere JV Gruyere Joint Venture  

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) A single set of 
accounting standards, developed and maintained by the IASB with 
the intention of those standards being capable of being applied on a 
globally consistent basis  

Indicated Mineral Resource As defined in the JORC Code  

Inferred Mineral Resource As defined in the JORC Code  

International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) The 
International Organisation for Standardisation is an independent, 
non-governmental organisation, and the world’s largest developer of 
voluntary international standards.  Its members comprise the national 
standards bodies of member countries that promotes proprietary, 
industrial and commercial standards around the world  

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Ore Reserve As defined in the JORC Code  

Probable Ore Reserve As defined in the JORC Code  

Proved Ore Reserve As defined in the JORC Code  

quarter Financial year quarter, commencing either 1 January, 1 April, 
1 July or 1 October 

RC Reverse Circulation  

Recordable Injury is either an MTI, RWI or LTI that is included in the 
TRIFR  

Reportable Injury is a serious injury or fatality that must be reported 
to the applicable statutory authority/regulator as per the relevant 
legislation

RWI or Restricted Work Injury An occupational injury or illness that 
results in a restricted work day. Examples are the temporary limitation 
of work activity such as assignment of temporary alternative duties, or 
limitation of duties in a regular job 

Share Fully paid ordinary share in Gold Road Resources Limited  

Shareholder A shareholder of Gold Road Resources Limited  

Stretch A higher and more difficult outcome/result to achieve. Stretch 
metrics will deliver significant value to the business Achieving the 
Stretch metric will result in >100% of the metric being achieved. 

Target The desired outcome/result that is realistic to achieve under 
the conditions (resources, time, quality, operating conditions, 
situational landscape) known at the time the target is set. Achieving 
the Target metric will result in 100% of the metric being achieved.

Threshold The minimum level of achievement for which there will be 
a minimum award for the achieved outcome. 

TRIFR Total recordable injury frequency rate  

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ASX Code:  

GOR

REGISTERED & PRINCIPAL OFFICE

DIRECTORS

Tim Netscher  
Duncan Gibbs 
Justin Osborne  

Non-executive Chairman
Managing Director and CEO
Executive Director –  
Discovery and Growth
Sharon Warburton  Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director 
Brian Levet 
Non-executive Director
Maree Arnason 

Level 2 
26 Colin Street 
West Perth WA 6005 
Australia 
Telephone: +61 8 9200 1600 
Email: perth@goldroad.com.au 
Web Site: www.goldroad.com.au

COMPANY SECRETARY

Hayden Bartrop

POSTAL ADDRESS 
PO Box 1157 
West Perth WA 6872 
Australia

AUDITOR 
KPMG 
235 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 
Australia

SHARE REGISTRY 
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 
Level 11, 172 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 
Australia

STOCK EXCHANGE 
ASX Limited 
Level 40, Central Park 
152 – 158 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 
Australia

Date 

Announcement 

8 December  

APA Makes First Hybrid Energy Microgrid Investment  

Progress Report 

8 December 

2 December 

23 October 

12 October  

2 October  

Gruyere to Expand with Renewable Energy Hybrid Microgrid  

Progress Report 

Investor Presentation - December 2020  

Company Presentation 

Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report - Sept 2020  

Third Quarter Activities Report   

Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum Presentation  

Company Presentation 

Financial Close of Tranche B to Revolving Corporate Facility  

Debt Facility 

24 September 

Gruyere Production Update  

18 September 

Gold Road Increases Financing Facilities  

Progress Report 

Debt Facility 

16 September 

Investor Presentation - September 2020  

Company Presentation 

16 September  

Dividend Policy  

10 September  

Yamarna Exploration Update - September 2020  

2020 Half Year Financial Results Announcement  

2020 Half Year Financial Results  

Cygnus update on Wheatbelt JVs  

Investor Presentation - July 2020  

Dividend - Other 

Progress Report 

Half Year Accounts 

Half Year Audit Review   

Progress Report 

Company Presentation 

Quarterly Activities and Cashflow Report - June 2020  

Second Quarter Activities Report   

New Director and Resignation of Company Secretary  

Director Appointment/Resignation  

Cygnus commences drilling on Wheatbelt JVs  

Cygnus JV successful in EIS co-funding at Hammerhead  

2020 AGM Results of Meeting  

Progress Report 

Progress Report 

Results of Meeting 

2020 AGM Chairman’s Address to Shareholders  

Chairman’s Address to Shareholders 

2020 AGM CEO Presentation  

Chairman’s Address to Shareholders 

Strong drill results for Cygnus at Hammerhead  

Progress Report 

Notice of Annual General Meeting/Proxy Form  

Notice of Annual General Meeting  

Investor Presentation - April 2020  

Company Presentation 

Quarterly Activities and Cashflow Report - March 2020  

First Quarter Activities Report 

Exploration Update - April 2020  

Annual Report to shareholders AMENDED  

Progress Report 

Annual Report  

2019 Corporate Governance Statement and Appendix 4G  

Corporate Governance  

CY5: Cygnus exploration licence granted at Panhandle  

Progress Report 

Investor Presentation - February 2020  

Company Presentation 

Gruyere 2020 Guidance and Annual Resource and Reserve  

Progress Report 

Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix 5B - December 2019  

Fourth Quarter Activities Report  

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9 September  

9 September  

24 July  

24 July 

24 July 

12 June 

5 June  

1 June  

28 May 

28 May 

28 May 

7 May  

23 April 

21 April 

21 April 

7 April 

20 March 

20 March 

10 March 

13 February  

12 February  

30 January  

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