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GREENLAND MINERALS AND ENERGY LIMITED 

ACN 118 463 004 

ANNUAL REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Contents 
Corporate governance statement 
Directors’ report 
Auditor’s independence declaration 
Independent auditor’s report 
Director’s declaration 
Statement of comprehensive income 
Statement of financial position 
Statements of changes in equity  
Statement of cash flows 
Notes to the financial statements 

1  General information 
2   Significant accounting policies 
3  Critical accounting estimates and judgments 
4  Segmented information 
5   Revenue 
6  Loss for year before tax 
Income tax expense 
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8  Cash and equivalents 
9  Trade and receivables 

Issued capital 

10  Other assets 
11  Property plant and equipment 
12   Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure 
13  Trade and other payables 
14  Provisions 
15 
16  Reserves 
17  Dividends 
18  Accumulated loss 
19  Earnings per share 
20  Non-controlling interest 
21  Commitments for expenditure 
22  Contingent liabilities 
23  Notes to the statement of cash flows 
24  Jointly controlled operations 
25  Subsidiaries 
26  Share based payments 
27  Financial instruments 
28  Key management personnel compensation 
29  Key management personnel equity holdings 
30  Related party transactions 
31  Parent company information 
32  Remuneration of auditors 
33  Subsequent events 
Additional stock exchange information 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

Principles of Best Practice Recommendations commentary 
The  Board  of  Directors  is  responsible  for  the  overall  strategy,  governance  and  performance  of 
Greenland  Minerals  &  Energy  Limited  (hereafter  GGG  or  the  Company).  The  Company  is  an 
exploration company whose strategy is to add substantial shareholder value through the acquisition, 
exploration,  development  and  commercialisation  of  projects  in  Greenland  with  a  focus  on  the 
Kvanefjeld project. The Board has adopted a corporate governance framework which it considers to 
be suitable given the size, history and strategy of the Company. 

Principles of Best Practice Recommendations 
In  accordance  with  ASX  Listing  Rule  4.10,  GGG  is  required  to  disclose  the  extent  to  which  it  has 
followed  the  Principles  of  Best  Practice  Recommendations  during  the  financial  period.  Where  GGG 
has not followed a recommendation, this has been identified and an explanation for the departure has 
been given. 

Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight 
The Board has established a framework within the Group that: 

clarifies the respective roles and responsibilities of Board members and senior executives; 

  enables it to provide strategic guidance and effective supervision of management; 
 
  ensures a balance of authority so that no single individual has unfettered powers; and  
identifies significant business risks and ensures that those risks are well managed. 
 

The  day-to-day  management  of  the  Consolidated  group  has  been  delegated  to  the  Managing 
Director,  Mr  Roderick  McIllree.    With  the  appointment  of  Mr  Michael  Hutchinson  as  Executive 
Chairman  on  the  10  February  2010,  Mr  Hutchinson  has  also  been  delegated  with  executive 
responsibilities.  

The  executives  (whether  or  not  a  director)  have  clearly  identified  areas  of  responsibility  and  report 
directly to an executive director or the Managing Director who monitors their role.  

The  Board  has  also  adopted  a  Board  Charter  which  details  the  functions  and  responsibilities  of  the 
Board and those delegated to management. In addition, each executive director and senior executive 
has  signed  an  employment  agreement.  A  copy  of  the  Board  Charter  has  been  placed  on  the 
Company’s website.  The Board intends to review and update it’s Board Charter to take into account 
the changed role of the Chairman from the previous Non Executive to an Executive role. 

Principle 2: Structure the Board to add value 
The  Board  has  been  structured  so  that  it  has  effective  composition,  size  and  commitment  to 
adequately discharge its responsibilities and duties. The names and qualifications of the Directors are 
stated  in  the  annual  report  along  with  the  date  of  appointment.  With  the  prior  consultation  with  the 
Chairman,  each  Director  is  entitled  to  receive  independent  professional  advice  at  the  Company’s 
expense.   

Mr  Anthony  Ho  and  Mr  Jeremy  Whybrow  are  non-executive  Directors  who  fulfill  the  independence 
criteria  outlined  in  the  guidelines.  Mr  Schønwandt  resigned  as  a  non  executive  director  on  9  March 
2010  and  Mr  Malcolm  Mason  resigned  as  a  non  executive  director  on  28  September  2010.    Mr 
Michael Hutchinson was an independent Director as the Non-executive Chairman, up to 10 February 
2010, when he became Executive Chairman.   

The  Board  believes  that  it  is  able  to  exercise  independence  and  judgment  and  does  possess  the 
necessary  skills,  expertise  and  experience  required  to  effectively  discharge  their  duties.  The  focus 
has  been  on  the  ability  of  the  Board  to  add  value  by  effectively  exercising  independence  and 
discharging their duties, rather than on meeting the independence test in the guidelines. 

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The  role  of  the  Chairman  is  fulfilled  by  Mr  Michael  Hutchinson  and  Mr  Rod  McIllree  fills  the  role  of 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.   

The  board  acknowledges  the  departure  from  the  requirements  of  Principle  2.2,  of  the  Principles  of 
Best  Practices  Recommendations,  that  recommends  the  chairman  should  be  independent.  Mr 
Michael Hutchinson acts in a limited executive capacity in the United Kingdom, where Mr Hutchinson 
is  a  resident.    Giving  consideration  to  his  limited  executive  role,  it  is  the  Board’s  opinion,  that  Mr 
Michael Hutchinson retains a sufficient level of independence.     

The Board has convened an Audit and Risk Committee as well as a Remuneration Committee. 

The Board maintains the role of Nomination to itself as it considers the Company not appropriate in 
size to justify this as a separate committee.  

The executive director board members have full time, executive responsibility for the operations of the 
Company. 

The responsibilities are split into 3 sections: 

 

In Conjunction with the Executive Chairman, the Managing Director’s roles include allocating 
priorities and tasks to the executives of the Company, leading the Company generally, raising 
capital as required and public relations at all levels. 

  The exploration and development effort. 

  Other corporate support. 

The executive directors are responsible for exploration and development and other corporate support, 
report  on  their  activities  to  the  Managing  Director,  who  monitors  their  role  and  then  reports  to  the 
board  as  required.  The  board  as  a  whole  monitors  the  Executive  Chairman’s  and  the  Managing 
Director’s performance. 

Principle 3: Promote ethical and responsible decision-making 
Ethical and responsible decision-making is promoted by the Board in a top-down approach. 

The  Board  has  adopted  a  Code  of  Conduct  to  guide  the  Directors,  the  Chairman,  the  Managing 
Director and other key executives as to practices necessary to maintain confidence in the Company’s 
integrity  and  to  the  responsibility  and  accountability  of  individuals  for  reporting  and  investigating 
reports of unethical behavior. 

The  Board  recognizes  legal  ethical  and  other  obligations  to  all  legitimate  stakeholders  and  the 
requirement  to  act  in  accordance  with  these  obligations.  The  Company  has  formalized  its  policies 
accordingly. 

The  Board  has  also  adopted  a  Securities  Trading  Policy,  to  guide  investment  decisions.  The 
Company has not adopted compliance standards and procedures to facilitate the implementation and 
assessment of the Code of Conduct and Securities Trading Policy.  Given the Company’s size, history 
and strategy it was not considered appropriate to adopt these policies during the reporting period. The 
Company will largely comply with these recommendations during future reporting periods. 

The Company has formalized its policy accordingly. 

A  copy  of  the  Code  of  Conduct  and  Securities  Trading  Policy  have  been  placed  on  the  Company’s 
website. 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in financial reporting 
The integrity of the Company’s financial reporting is a critical aspect of GGG’s corporate governance 
and  structures  have  been  implemented  during  the  reporting  period  to  verify  and  safeguard  the 
integrity of the Company’s financial reporting. 

The  Company’s  financial  statements  are  reviewed  or  audited,  at  a  minimum,  each  half  year.  The 
financial statements are reviewed by the Board which operates under formal terms of reference.  The 
Board Charter is placed on the website. 

The  Board  has  requested  that  the  Managing  director  as  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief 
Financial  Officer  state  in  writing  that  the  financial  statements  present  a  true  and  fair  view,  in  all 
material respects, of the Company’s financial condition and operational results and that,  

  The  financial  records  have  been  properly  maintained  in  accordance  with  s286  of  the 

Corporations Act 2001 

  The  financial  statements  are  in  accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  comply  with 

relevant  Accounting Standards and Corporation Regulations 2001. 

  The  financial  statements  are  founded  on  sound  system  of  risk  management,  as  outlined  in 

principle 7. 

Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure 
The Board promotes timely and balanced disclosure of all material matters concerning the Company. 

The  Company  has  formalized  its  policy  to  promote  a  culture  whereby  all  senior  management 
understands the processes in relation to the timely disclosure of information. 

A copy of the Reporting Policy has been placed on the Company’s website. 

Principle 6: Respect the rights of shareholders 
The  Board  respects  the  rights  of  all  shareholders  and,  to  facilitate  the  effective  exercise  of  those 
rights,  the  Company  is  committed  to  effective  communication  with  shareholders.  This  occurs  by 
electronic  ASX  releases  to  the  market,  through  GGG  e-list  email  communications  (registration  is 
available  via  the  Company’s  website)  and  by  the  provision  to  shareholders  of  balanced  and 
understandable information in relation to corporate proposals. 

Shareholders generally participate in shareholder meetings through the appointment of a proxy. The 
Company’s external Auditor is invited to attend these meetings. 

Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk 
The  Company  recognizes  the  importance  of  managing  risk  and  has  established  systems  to  assess 
monitor  and  manage  risk  based  on  the  Company’s  size,  history  and  strategy.  The  exploration  and 
development of natural resources is a speculative activity that involves a high degree of financial risk. 

The Company has formalized its policy to identify, monitor and manage risk. The Company as part of 
its risk management, formally established an Audit and Risk Committee 

The Company’s executives and senior management, through the Managing Director are responsible 
for  the  identification  of  material  risks  to  the  business  and  the  design  and  implementation  of  internal 
control systems to manage the identified risks.   

The  Board  has  received  from  management,  reports  on  the  effectiveness  of  the  Company’s 
management of its material business risks. 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

The  Board  has  obtained  a  written  confirmation  from  the  Managing  Director  and  the  Chief  Financial 
Officer that the statement in relation to principle 4, that the financial reports are founded on a sound 
system  of  risk  management  and  internal  compliance  and  control  and  the  Company’s  risk 
management  and  internal  compliance  control  systems  are  operating  efficiently  and  effectively  in  all 
material respects. 

The principle areas of risk for the Company are in the areas of: 

  Occupational health and safety and work related safety risks 
  Environment risks 
  Security of tenure over tenements 
  Financial risk in the areas of maintaining sufficient funding for the continuation of operations 

and risks related to fraud, misappropriation and errors. 

The  Company  has  implemented  and  maintains  adequate  policies  to  monitor  these  areas  and  to 
reduce risk exposure. 

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly 
The Board is committed to ensuring that the level and composition of remuneration is sufficient and 
reasonable and that its relationship to corporate and individual performance is defined. 

Executive Remuneration Policy 
The  Company  remunerates  its  senior  executives  in  a  manner  that  is  market  competitive,  consistent 
with  best  practice  and  aligned  to  the  interests  of  shareholders.  Remuneration  comprises  a  fixed 
salary, determined from a market review, to reflect core performance requirements and expectations 
of the relevant position and statutory superannuation where applicable. 

Non-Executive Remuneration Policy 
Non-Executive Directors are paid a fixed fee out of the maximum aggregate amount which has been 
approved  by  shareholders.  Non-executive  Directors  are  entitled  to  statutory  superannuation  where 
applicable. 

There  are  no  schemes  for  retirement  benefits,  other  than  statutory  superannuation,  for  any  non-
executive Director. 

A copy of the Code of Conduct has been placed on the Company’s website. 

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And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The directors of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited submit herewith the annual financial report 
for  the  financial  period  ended  31  December  2010,  in  order  to  comply  with  the  provisions  of  the 
Corporations Act 2001. The directors report the following: 

Directors 
The names of directors in office at any time during or since the end of the financial year are: 

Michael Hutchinson, Executive Chairman  
Roderick Claude McIllree, Managing Director 
Simon Kenneth Cato, Executive Director 
Jeremy Sean Whybrow, Non-Executive Director (i) 
Anthony Ho, Non-Executive Director 
Malcolm Geoffrey Mason, Non-Executive Director – resigned 28 September 2010 
Hans Kristian Vinding Schønwandt, Non-Executive Director – resigned 9 March 2010 

(i)  Mr Jeremy Whybrow stood down as Exploration Director on the 1 April 2010 and became a 

Non-Executive Director as of this date. 

Company Secretary 
The following person held the position of Company secretary at the end of the financial year: 

Miles Simon Guy – Miles Guy is an accountant with 15 years experience in both public practice and 
commercial environments.  Mr Guy is also currently the Chief Financial Officer for Greenland Minerals 
and Energy Limited. 

Principal Activities 
The principal activity of the Consolidated group during the financial year was mineral exploration and 
project evaluation. 

There were no significant changes in the nature of the Consolidated group’s principal activities during 
the financial period.  

Operating Results 
The  net  loss  attributable  to  members  of  the  Consolidated  group  after  providing  for  income  tax 
amounted to $7,163,998 (December 2009: loss $3,823,380)  

Significant Changes in State of Affairs 
During the financial year, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Consolidated 
group. 

Subsequent Events 
On  the  18  February  2011,  Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  (Trading)  A/S  (GME),  the  Company’s 
Greenland  subsidiary  was  served  a  writ  by  Westrip  Holdings  Limited  (Westrip).    In  the  writ  Westrip 
challenges the validity of decisions made at the GME Extraordinary General Meeting on 23 November 
2010, on the grounds it has allegedly been unfairly prejudiced by reason of four proposals that were 
raised by Westrip, not being supported.  The board of GME and the Company did not support these 
proposals as it was viewed they were not in the best interests of GME. 

Legal advice has been sought on this matter and based on this advice the Company is satisfied the 
claims contained in the writ are without merit.  Further more if the claims are advanced they can not 
give  rise  to  either  serious damages claims  or  otherwise  affect  the  Company’s underlying  interest  or 
the conduct of operations in Greenland in any material way. 

Greenland Minerals and Energy (Trading) A/S will vigorously defend this vexatious writ. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

There  has  not  been  any  other  matter  or  circumstance  occurring  subsequent  to  the  financial  period 
that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the consolidated group, the 
results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Consolidated group in future years.  

Future Developments 
Disclosure of information regarding likely developments in the operations of the Consolidated group in 
future financial periods and the expected results of those operations is likely to result in unreasonable 
prejudice  to  the  Consolidated  group.    Accordingly,  this  information  has  not  been  disclosed  in  this 
report. 

Environmental Regulations 
The Consolidated group operates within the resources sector and conducts its business activities with 
respect  for  the  environment  while  continuing  to  meet  the  expectations  of  shareholders,  customers, 
employees  and  suppliers.  The  Consolidated  group’s  exploration  activities  are  currently  regulated  by 
significant environmental regulation under laws of Greenland and the Commonwealth and states and 
territories  of  Australia.    The  Consolidated  group  aims  to  ensure  that  the  highest  standard  of 
environmental care is achieved, and that it complies with all relevant environmental legislation. 

The  directors  are  not  aware  of  any  particular  or  significant  environmental  issues,  which  have  been 
raised in relation to the Consolidated group’s operations during the period covered by this report.  

Dividends 
In respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2010, no dividends have been paid or declared 
since the start of the financial year and the directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend in 
respect  of  the  financial  period.    No  dividends  were  paid  in  the  comparative  period  ended  31 
December 2009. 

Shares 
During the period ended 31 December 2010, the following ordinary shares of Greenland Minerals and 
Energy Limited were issued, as detailed in Note 15 to the financial report. 

The total number of ordinary shares on issue at 31 December 2010 was 288,672,163 (31 December 
2009: 226,825,555). 

The total number of shares issued during the current 12 month period was 61,846,608.             . 

There is no other class of shares issued by the Company and the Company has no un-issued shares. 

Details of shares issued during the year or since the end of the financial year as a result of exercised 
options are: 

Issuing entity 

Greenland Minerals 
and Energy limited 
Greenland Minerals 
and Energy limited 
Greenland Minerals 
and Energy limited 

Number of 
shares 
issued 

Class of share 

Amount paid for 
shares 

Amount unpaid 
on shares 

42,349,546

Ordinary shares

750,000

Ordinary shares

300,000

Ordinary shares

$0.20 

$0.10 

$0.50 

-

-

-

Options 
During the year ended 31 December 2010 the number of options of Greenland Minerals and Energy 
Limited that were issued are detailed in Note 26 to the financial report. 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Details of unissued shares or interests under options at the date of this report are: 
Exercise price of 
option 

Number of shares 
under option 

Issuing entity 

Class of 
shares 

Expiry date of 
option 

Greenland Minerals 
and Energy Limited 
Greenland Minerals 
and Energy Limited 
Greenland Minerals 
and Energy Limited 
Greenland Minerals 
and Energy Limited 
Greenland Minerals 
and Energy Limited 

102,553,501

Ordinary shares

$0.20 

30 June 2011

19,800,000

Ordinary shares

$0.20 

30 June 2011

5,450,000

Ordinary shares

$0.50 

30 June 2011

6,250,000

Ordinary shares

$1.00 

30 June 2011

2,388,840

Ordinary shares

$1.50 

30 June 2011

No share options were granted during the current financial year. 

The  holders  of  these  options  do  not  have  the  right,  by  virtue  of  being  holders,  to  participate  in  any 
share issue or interest issue of the Consolidated group or of any other body corporate. 

Review of operations 
The  Consolidated  group  is  a  mineral  exploration  and  development  consolidated  group  actively 
exploring in southern Greenland.  

The  Consolidated  group  is  primarily  focused  on  exploring  its  license  area  over  the  northern 
Ilimaussaq  Intrusive  Complex;  a  unique  geological  entity  with  extraordinary  resource  potential.  
Kvanefjeld has a JORC-compliant resource, estimated to contain 4.9 million tones of rare earth oxides 
(REO)  and  120,000  tones  of  uranium  oxide.    This  resource  inventory  defines  Kvanefjeld  as  the 
world’s largest REO resource by either JORC or Canadian NI 43-101 standards. 

The  Consolidated  group’s  vision  is  to  be  a  significant  producer  of  commodities  of  fundamental 
strategic importance and value to tomorrow’s world. Rare earth elements (REEs) are now recognised 
as being critical to the global manufacturing base of many emerging consumer items. However, China 
has  successfully  monopolised  global  REE  supply,  raising  serious  concerns  to  non-Chinese 
consumers  over  the  long-term  stability  of  REE  supply  and  pricing.  Electricity  from  nuclear  power 
continues to gain acceptance internationally as the clean base-load energy supply of the future; owing 
to  rapidly  increasing  power  demands  coupled  with  concerns  over  carbon-based  energy  sources, 
greenhouse  gas  emissions  and  global  warming.  As  the  nuclear  renaissance  continues  to  gain 
momentum, the strategic importance of uranium resources will continue to emerge.  

The  northern  Ilimaussaq  Complex  offers  the  potential  for  multi-element  resources  of  unparalleled 
scale; resources that could restore balance to the global supply of rare earth elements, and contribute 
to the energy security of Europe for many decades 

Pre-feasibility Study – Interim Report 
Details  of  the  pre-feasibility  study  -  interim  report  were  announced  to  the  market  on  the  1 February 
2010. 

The  study  proposes  a  multi-element  mining  operation,  utilizing  the  process  flow  sheet  developed  in 
conjunction  with  AMEC  Minproc  and  the  Australian  Nuclear  Science  and  Technology  Organisation 
(ANTSO),  and  draws  on  extensive  studies  conducted  by  the  Danish  Atomic  Energy  Commission 
(Risø).  This flow sheet, in Figure 1, and associated engineering and mining studies are considered 
as a base-case for the Kvanefjeld project. 

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Review of operations (cont’d) 

The  interim  report  provides  a  clear  indication  Kvanefjeld  could  be  developed  as  an  economically 
robust,  large  scale  mining  operation  to  produce  a  rare  earth  concentrate  and  uranium  oxide.  The 
exploitation of uranium is subject to a change of current Greenland government policy of “no uranium 
mining”. Initial estimates indicate that the REE output at Kvanefjeld could rival that of Bayan Ebo in 
China,  currently  the  world’s  largest  REE  producing  mine.    The  project  would  also  be  a  globally 
significant producer of uranium, should it proceed to production. 

The work commissioned by the consolidated group for the report, has been carried out by 
international consulting firms covering a wide range of disciplines, and in particular: 

 Resource definition and mine plans 
  Coffey Mining, Hellman and Schofield 
 Metallurgy and process development 
  AMEC Minproc, ANSTO, SGS Lakefield Oretest, CSIRO, Battery Limits 
 Environmental baseline and Environmental Impact Assessment 
  Coffey Environments, Orbicon (Denmark) 
 Plant engineering design, infrastructure, capital development 
  AMEC Minproc, NIRAS (Denmark) 
 Marketing  

BCC Research, IMCOA, World Nuclear Association, MGMT Group  

Figure 1. The conceptual process flow-sheet that is considered a ‘base case’ for the Kvanefjeld multi-
element project. The flow sheet builds  on  historic test-work with recent  metallurgical studies that have 
been conducted by Greenland Minerals over the last 12 months. The circuit incorporates a whole-of-ore 
alkaline  pressure  leach  circuit  that  extracts  uranium,  which  is  followed  by  a  floatation  circuit  to 
concentrate  rare  earth  element-rich  minerals  that  are  subsequently  leached  with  dilute  acid  to  then 
generate a rare earth product. 

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Review of operations (cont’d) 

Key outcomes 

  At  a  processing  rate  of  10.8  MT  pa,  nominal  forecast  annual  production  is  equivalent  to 
43,729t  of  rare  earth  oxide  (REO)  and  3,895t  of  uranium.  Life  of  mine  (LOM)  throughput  is 
239.3mt at an average grade of 1.1%TREO (REO plus yttrium oxide) and 314ppm U3O8. 

  A pre-tax internal rate of return of 24% and a cash payback period of just over 5 years (which 
includes the pre mining construction period of 2 years), using long term prices of US$13.0kg 
for rare earth carbonates and US$80/lb for U3O8 based on independent market analyses. 

  The net present value (NPV) for the Kvanefjeld project is estimated at US$2.18 billion (pre-tax 
and  discounted  using  10%)  and  takes  into  account  complete  payback  of  the  initial  capital 
costs.  This NPV is based upon REO initial recoveries of just 34% and uranium recoveries of 
84%. 

  Total  capital  costs  are  estimated  at  US$2.31  billion.    This  includes  mine  infrastructure, 
processing and refining capacity for both RE carbonate production and the uranium oxide at 
10.8Mtpa,  new  port  and  power  generation  facilities,  roads  and  an  accommodation  village.  
This  figure  includes  a  US$382.6m  contingency,  equivalent  to  20%  of  the  total  cost.  In 
addition,  construction  labour  costs  have  been  increased  by  a  factor  of  30%  to  allow  for  the 
estimated incremental cost of construction in Greenland.  The Consolidated group is confident 
that this first pass estimation can be reduced as the level of certainty is increased. 

 

In total the project is estimated to generate a cumulative operating surplus of US$8.93 billion, 
generating  an  average  operating  surplus  of  US$615M  per  annum  for  the  first  5  years  of 
production, peaking at approximately US$665M in years 2 and 3, with a mine life of greater 
than 23 years. 

  The revenues achieved from the sale of either rare earth (RE) carbonate or uranium oxide is 
expected to be sufficient to cover the total cost of production of both products.  In other words, 
over the LOM, the by-product credit that is earned from the sale of uranium oxide exceeds the 
cost of producing the RE carbonates: effectively making the cost of producing RE carbonate 
free. 

  Construction, subject to approval from the Greenland government is scheduled to commence 

in 2013 with first production in 2015. 

  Mining  studies  propose  a  conventional  open  pit  mine  with  low  waste  to  ore  ratio  (0.8:1.0 
respectively for LOM) with the highest grades occurring at surface.  Ore widths of greater than 
100m are common.  The mine will be located 7 km from tidewater, with deep fjords running 
directly to the North Atlantic shipping lanes. 

  Engineering studies identify a processing route which will allow extraction of uranium prior to 
the production of RE carbonate, thereby negating the effects of a contaminated RE product.  
This creates separate uranium and rare earth processing and recovery steams. A carbonate 
pressure leach (CPL) circuit extracts uranium.  REEs remain host minerals through the CPL 
process  and  can  then  be  concentrated  by  froth  floatation,  leach  acid  and  then  refined  to 
produce  RE  carbonate.    The  CPL  process  for  recovery  of  uranium  was  first  developed  by 
Risø in the 1970s and the Consolidated group’s recent test work has confirmed the viability of 
this  method.    The  RE  Extraction  and  recovery  has  been  developed  in  conjunction  with 
ANSTO and AMEC Minproc. 

 

Importantly,  from  an  environmental  perspective  the  Danish  work  also  clearly  demonstrated, 
during their piloting plant work on the CPL process, the positive environmental aspects.  Both 
the fluorine and thorium present in the ore are converted to insoluble compounds.  This has 
positive implications for tailings storage and management. 

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Review of operations (cont’d) 

The  Consolidated  group  conducts  its  work  programs  in  accordance  with  recent  license  changes  as 
discussed  below  which  explicitly  allow  work  on  the  multi  element  resource  to  continue.    The 
Consolidated group is working closely with the relevant authorities to define acceptable development 
scenarios. 

Exploration 

The 2010 work program in Greenland was undertaken in the period of mid-June to late-August, and 
was  the  fourth  significant  work  program  undertaken  by  the  consolidated  group  since  it  commenced 
operations in Greenland in 2007.  

The drilling was focused on the increasing of inferred to indicated resources to fill holes in the mine 
schedule,  and  also  to  test  the  lateral  extent  of  previously  discovered  regional  targets  that  show 
significant mineralization Sterilisation drilling was conducted to provide data that is pertinent to mine 
plans.  In total, 9375 metres of core was drilled during the program. 

Community 

The  Consolidated  group has continued  to  work closely  with  the Greenland  Government,  community 
groups  and  other  stakeholders  to  ensure  all  parties  are  fully  informed  regarding  the  consolidated 
group’s activities. 

Through 2010, GMEL has been conducting presentations to stakeholder and community groups, with 
the aim of providing factual information about the Kvanefjeld project as well as providing a forum for 
members  of  the  public  to  discuss  any  issues  associated  with  the  project.  The  meetings  continue  to 
provide a great opportunity to build the dialogue between GMEL and Greenlandic stakeholders, and 
in particular, discuss upcoming environmental and social impact studies and the definitive feasibility 
process.  

Open Day  

On  August  8th  2010  GMEL  held  an  open  day  at  the  company’s  operations  base  in  Narsaq,  south 
Greenland. The open day provided an opportunity for residents of Narsaq and nearby settlements to 
learn more about the work programs that are underway on the Kvanefjeld project, as well as learning 
about the mining life‐cycle in general.  

Consultants to GMEL from Orbicon (environmental) and Grontmij/Carl Bro (social) presented on the 
environmental and social impact assessment process, and the heads of Greenland’s mining and trade 
schools discussed available courses with visitors. The open day was well attended with hundreds of 
south Greenland residents visiting through the course of the day. 

Strong local community support from Narsaq and across the southern Greenland business community 
allowed the Consolidated group to positively engage with the Greenland Government.   

License changes 

On 10 September 2010 an amendment was made by the Government of Greenland to the Standard 
Terms for Exploration for mineral licenses. 

Licenses from that time allowed for the inclusion of radioactive elements as exploitable minerals for 
the  purpose  of  thorough  evaluation  and  reporting.  The  change  came  after  an  ongoing  dialogue 
between  the  Greenland  government  and  Company  representatives.  The  change  only  applies  to 
projects with substantial recognized resources.  

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The  GMEL  operations  base  in  Narsaq  transformed  into  a  display  centre  for  the 
open  day.  Hundreds  of  south  Greenland  residents  visited  the  open  day  to  learn 
more about the Kvanefjeld project and the mining life cycle in general.  

This  critical  development  provided  a  clear  framework  for  the  Company’s  Kvanefjeld  multi‐element 
project  (rare  earth  elements,  uranium  and  zinc)  to  proceed  to  development  via  the  completion  of  a 
definitive  feasibility  study  conducted  in  close  cooperation  with  the  Greenland  government  and 
stakeholder groups. 

The definitive feasibility study, inclusive of environmental and social impact assessments, along with 
technical  and  economic  studies,  will  generate  the  necessary  information  to  determine  development 
parameters for Kvanefjeld. 

This  change  to  license  terms  was  applied  to  the  Company’s  license  for  Kvanefjeld  (2010/2)  on  14 
December 2010. 

The  permit  was  issued  following  a  hearing  process  in  Greenland  that  involved  the  National 
Environmental Research Institute, the Ministry for Health, the Ministry of Domestic Affairs, Nature and 
Environment (NNPAN) as well as the South Greenland municipality. The permit is supplementary to 
the exploration license that covers Kvanefjeld and the broader northern Ilimaussaq complex (license 
2010/02). 

Critical  components  of  a  definitive,  or  bankable,  feasibility  study  are  the  Environmental  and  Social 
Impact  Assessments,  which  are  to  follow  the  guidelines  established  by  Greenland’s  Bureau  of 
Minerals  and  Petroleum  (BMP).  At  the  completion  of  the  definitive  feasibility  study,  including  the 
environmental  and  social  impact  assessments  the  Company  will  lodge  an  application  for  an 
exploitation license with the BMP. 

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The amendments to the Standard Terms for Exploration for mineral licenses, is a significant milestone 
in  the  progression  of  the  project  to  the  development  stage.    It  should  be  noted  though  that  the 
Greenland  Government  maintains  a  zero  tolerance  uranium  policy  and  the  Company  will  need  to 
apply  for  and  obtain  a  Mineral  Exploitation  License,  before  it  is  able  to  move  to  development  and 
potentially production. 

2011 Work Programs 

Work programs will include: 

  Continue social and environmental impact studies: The success of any large-scale mining 
operation  is  contingent  on  the  project  meeting  all  social  and  environmental  standards.  The 
Consolidated  group  is  working  closely  with  the  Greenlandic  authorities  to  plan  the  scope  of 
these studies and is aiming to commence the studies by mid 2011. 

  Beneficiation  studies:  As  the  Consolidated  group  has  developed  a  more  in-depth 
understanding  of  the  mineralogy  of  the  Kvanefjeld  resource,  new  opportunities  have  been 
identified that could remove gangue minerals prior to the leaching circuit thereby increasing 
both RE and uranium head grades to the main processing plant. 

 

Improve  rare  earth  recoveries:  While  the  current  nominal  production  estimates  would  see 
Kvanefjeld rival Bayan Ebo as the largest RE producing mine in the world, there is scope to 
increase RE recoveries through the removal of acid consuming gangue minerals, as well as 
optimising the leaching conditions applied to the  RE-bearing minerals. 

  Further  investigate  Zinc  recovery:  There  is  potential  to  generate  a  sphalerite  (ZnS) 
concentrate  with  flotation  that  not  only  would  see  another  product  generated,  but  also  has 
potential downstream benefits in the form of operating costs savings in both the CPL and RE 
circuits. 

 

Improve geological resource model: Further development of the geological resource model 
and detailed mine studies may result in less dilution in the mine schedule that could see an 
increase in the average RE and uranium head grades over the life-of-mine. 

  Convert  Inferred  to  Indicated  Resources:  At  present,  the  mine  schedule  is  based  on 
indicated  resources.  Conversion  of  higher  grade  inferred  resources  to  indicated  through 
increasing the drill hole density, will extend the mine life. 

  Define New Multi-Element Resources: There is genuine scope to define new multi-element 
resources within the Consolidated group’s license area that are of the same ore-type to that at 
Kvanefjeld.  

Exploration drilling 2011 

The drilling for the 2011 season will be primarily focused on the delineation of resources at least 3 
regional targets and the continuation of sterilisation drilling for potential infrastructure.  

The regional targets, Zone 2 and Zone 3, are excellent potential satellite resources that could be 
used  to  supplement  processing  feed  to  assist  in  raising  the  feed  grade  and  thus  the  potential 
economics of the project. Zone 3 displays excellent tenor of mineralisation and is located proximal 
to the northern contact of the intrusion. This deposit is likely to exhibit a very low strip ratio. Zone 
2  also  displays  good  tenor  and  some  very  long  intercepts  of  mineralisation.  Its  location  at 
approximately 600m above sea level on a very steep slope makes it more challenging to access. 

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Exploration camp at Kvanefjeld 

The  final  regional  target  is  Steenstrupfjeld  which  is  located  adjacent  to  the  main  Kvanefjeld 
mineralisation. This deposit is likely to contain thin zones of mineralisation near surface in an area 
that is generally considered the best topographical locality for the processing facility. 

Some  sterilisation  drilling  will  occur  in  other  localities  where  our  consultants  have  designed 
potential  infrastructure  locations.    These locations  are  still  being  defined  and  the  number  of 
metres is likely to be only a small component of the total metres to be drilled. 

Mapping  of  the  intrusion  to  date  has  been  confined  to  Kvanefjeld  on  a  project  scale.  This  field 
season  a  concerted  effort  will  be  placed  on  mapping  areas  within  the  complex  outside  of  our 
areas of interest to date. This program is expected to take the majority of the season and it could 
be reasonably expected that one or two potential drill targets could be defined. 

Local  training  will  be  a  high  priority  for  the  Company  this  year  with  drillers  to  be  selected  from 
previous years drill assistants. These drillers will be supervised by a trainer and will be placed on 
some of the shorter drill holes so that they can gain some vital experience that will assist them in 
future years. The Company will also be planning to train 4 tradesmen.  We will also take university 
students for vocational training. 

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Review of operations (cont’d) 

Statement of identified mineral resources, Kvanefjeld multi-element project, Greenland 

At U3O8%  

Tonnes  

U3O8%2 

U3O8 lb/t 

TREO%3 

Zn% 

Resource  

cutoff 
grades1 

(million) 

0.015 

0.020 

0.025 

365 

92 

457 

276 

63 

339 

207 

43 

250 

0.028 

0.027 

0.028 

0.032 

0.031 

0.032 

0.035 

0.036 

0.035 

0.62 

0.59 

0.62 

0.70 

0.69 

0.70 

0.77 

0.78 

0.77 

1.06 

1.12 

1.07 

1.13 

1.21 

1.14 

1.20 

1.31 

1.22 

0.22 

0.22 

0.22 

0.23 

0.24 

0.23 

0.23 

0.25 

0.24 

Note: Figures quoted may not sum due to rounding. 

category 

Indicated 

Inferred 

TOTAL 

Indicated 

Inferred 

TOTAL 

Indicated 

Inferred 

TOTAL 

1.  There  is  greater  coverage  of  assays  for  uranium  than  other  elements  owing  to 
historic spectral assays. U3O8 has therefore been used to define the cutoff grades to 
maximise the confidence in the resource calculations. 

2.  Additional decimal places do not imply an added level of precision.  

3.  Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) refers to the rare earth elements in the Lanthanide 

series plus yttrium. 

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves 
is based on information compiled by Jeremy Whybrow, who is a Member of The Australasian Institute 
of Mining and Metallurgy.  
Jeremy Whybrow is a director of the company. 
Jeremy Whybrow has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of 
deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent  
Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, 
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Jeremy Whybrow consents to the inclusion in the report of the 
matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. 

Financial Position 
The  net  assets  of  the  Consolidated  group  were  $52,779,766  as  at  31  December  2010  (2009: 
$46,912,666).  

The Consolidated group is in a strong financial position at the end of the financial year with sufficient 
financial  resources  to  undertake  its  objectives.  The  Consolidated  group’s  objective  is  to  locate  new 
mineral discoveries that significantly upgrade the value of its projects and consider other opportunities 
in Greenland’s resources sector. 

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Information on Directors 

Michael Hutchinson 
Appointed 
Special responsibilities 

- 
- 
- 

Qualifications 
Experience 

Executive Chairman 
25 November 2008 
Member of the Remuneration Committee (Chairman) 
Member of the Audit Committee –resigned 10February 2010 
BSc (Hons) Geography 

- 
-  Mr Hutchinson has more than 30 years experience in non-ferrous metal  

trading. He was a long standing Director of LME Holdings Limited and The 
London Metal Exchange Limited, the world’s largest market in options and 
futures contracts on base and other metals. 
 He was formerly non-Executive Chairman of RBS Sempra Metals Limited 
('RBS  Sempra'),  having  previously  served  as  its  Chairman  and  Chief
Executive  Officer.  RBS  Sempra 
the  successor  company  of
Metallgesellschaft  Limited,  which  became  MG  Plc  and  floated  on  the
London Stock Exchange in September 1999. Mr Hutchinson was also the
former  Chairman  of  Wogen  Plc  a  trader  of  off  exchange  metals  that
sources metals worldwide for industrial end users. 

is 

Interest in shares & options 
Directorships held in other listed 
entities 

-  4,000,000 unlisted options  
-  Chairman of; 

Metalloyd Limited – since Jan 2010 
Non-executive director of; 
Mecom Plc – since April 2009 
Armajaro Limited – since December 2009 

Former directorships in other- 
listed entities in the last 3 years 

  LME Holdings Limited – April 2005 to August 2009 

RBS Sempra Metals Limited – January 2005 to August 2009 
Wogen Plc – July 2009 to November 2009 

Roderick McIllree 
Appointed 
Special responsibilities 
Qualifications 

Experience 

Interest in shares & options 

- 
- 
- 
- 

Managing Director 
23 March 2007 
Member of the Remuneration Committee 
B.Sc. (Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology), G.Cert. (Mineral 
Economics) MAus IMM. 

-  Mr McIllree graduated from Curtin University of Technology in 1996 with a 
Bachelor of Science degree (Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology) and
commenced  a  career  in  the  mining  industry  where  he  worked  for  major
mining  companies  both  domestically  and 
internationally,  gaining
experience in mineral exploration and in all facets of mining. 
Mr McIllree moved to the finance sector in 2000 and worked as an analyst
and advisor for broking houses active in capital markets.  Mr McIllree has
experience 
initiated  several
international  capital  raisings  having 
successful mining companies with assets both domestically and overseas.
He was instrumental in sourcing the Kvanefjeld Project for the Company. 
-  3,331,095  ordinary  shares  of  Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  Limited,

in 

2,522,000 listed options and 6,600,000 unlisted unvested options. 

Directorships held in other listed 
entities 

-  Executive director of; 

Convergent Minerals Limited – from July 2006 to 30 September 2010 
Non Executive director of 
Convergent Minerals Limited – from 1st October 2010 

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Information on Directors (cont’d) 

Simon Kenneth Cato  
Appointed 
Qualifications 
Experience 

Executive Director  
21 February 2006 

- 
- 
-  B.A. 
-  Mr  Cato  has  over  25  years  capital  markets  experience  in  broking,
regulatory  roles  and  as  director  of  listed  companies.    He  initially  was
employed by the ASX in Sydney and in Perth.  
During  the  last  19  years  he  has  been  an  executive  director  and/or
responsible  executive  of  3  stock  broking  firms  and  in  those  roles  he  has
been  involved  in  many  aspects  of  broking  including  management  issues
such as  credit  control and reporting  to  regulatory  bodies  in  the securities
industry.  As  a  broker  he  has  also  been  involved  in  the  underwriting  of  a 
number  of  initial  public  offers  and  has  been  through  the  process  of  an
initial public offer listing in a dual role of broker and director.  Currently he 
holds  a  number  of  executive  and  non  executive  roles  with  listed
companies in Australia.  

Interest in shares & options  

-  920,100  ordinary  shares  in  Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  Limited,

Directorships held in other listed
entities 

Former  directorships  in  other-
listed entities in the last 3 years 

800,100 options and 6,600,000 unvested unlisted options. 

-  Current Chairman of; 

Convergent Minerals Limited - since July 2006. 
Advanced Share Registry Limited - since August 2007. 
Director of: 
Bentley International Limited – since February 2004 
Queste Communications Limited – since February 2008 
QED Occtech Limited – since February 2010 
  Sofcom Limited – January 2004 to March 2008 

Scarborough Equities Limited – November 2004 to March 2009 

Jeremy Sean Whybrow 
Appointed 
Special responsibilities 
Qualifications 

Non-executive Director (i) 
21 February 2006 

- 
- 
-  Member of the Audit Committee – Appointed 28 September 2010 
-  B.Sc. (Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology), G.Cert(Minerals 

Economics), MAus IMM  

Experience 

-  Mr  Whybrow  has  over  14  years  experience  in  the  mining  industry  both 

domestically and internationally. 
Mr  Whybrow  has  worked  for  companies  such  as  Sons  of  Gwalia  Ltd,
PacMin Ltd, Teck Australia Ltd, Mount Edon Gold Mines Ltd and Croesus
Mining  NL. 
the  operational
environment  and  includes  significant  exposure  to  exploration  and  mining 
operations, project evaluation and feasibility studies. 
Previously,  Mr  Whybrow  has  worked  internationally  in  China,  Africa  and
the Philippines as well as numerous localities in Australia. 

  His  experience  has  been  mainly 

in 

Interest in shares & options 

-  900,100 ordinary shares of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited, 
710,100 listed options and 6,600,000 unvested unlisted options. 

Directorships held in other listed 
entities 

-  Executive Director of: 

Convergent Minerals Limited. – since July 2006 

(i)  Mr Jeremy Whybrow stood down as Exploration Director on the 1 April 2010 and became a 

Non-Executive Director as of this date. 

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Anthony Ho 
Appointed 
Special responsibilities 

- 
- 
- 

Non-executive Director  
9 August 2007 
Member of the Audit Committee (Chairman) 
Member of the Remuneration Committee 
B.Comm, CA, FAICD, FCIS 

Qualifications 
Experience 

- 
-  Mr  Ho  is  an  experienced  director  having  held  executive  directorship  and
chief financial officer roles with a number of publicly listed companies.  Mr
Ho was executive director of Arthur Yates & Co Limited, retiring from that
position in April 2002.  His corporate and governance experience include
being  chief  financial  officer/finance  director  of  M.S.  McLeod  Holdings 
Limited, Galore Group Limited, the Edward H O'Brien group of companies
and Volante Group Limited. 
Prior  to  joining  commerce,  Mr  Ho  was  a  partner  of  Cox  Johnston  &  Co,
Chartered Accountants, which has since merged with Ernst & Young. 
Mr Ho holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New
South Wales and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
Australia  and  a  fellow  of  both  the  Chartered  Institute  of  Company
Secretaries Australia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Interest in shares & options 

-  250,000 ordinary shares of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited. 

Directorships held in other listed 
entities 

1,000,000 Unlisted options 
-  Non executive Director of; 

Dolomatrix International Limited – since April 2007; Chairman of Audit 
Committee. 
Non executive Chairman of; 
Apollo Minerals Limited – since July 2009; Member of Audit Committee.  

Former directorships in other- 
listed entities in the last 3 years 

-  Brazin limited – September 1997 to  January 2007 

Non-executive Chairman Esperance Minerals Limited – July 2008 to 
March 2010 

Malcolm Mason 
Appointed 
Special responsibilities 
Qualifications 
Experience 

Non-Executive Director 
9 August 2007 – resigned 28 September 2010 
Member of the Audit Committee 
B.Sc. (Hons), FAus IMM 

- 
- 
- 
- 
-  Mr  Mason  has  more  than  40  years  experience  in  the  Australian  and
international  exploration  and  mining  industries.    His  experience  covers
gold, base metals and non-metallic minerals. 
Since  1995  he  has  specialised  in  uranium.    As  a  principal  he  has
investigated many known deposits in Australia and overseas.  His depth of
experience  extends  from  acquiring  projects  and  prospects  through
application or negotiation to mounting intensive and extensive exploration 
into evaluation programmes and completing feasibility studies. 
In 1996, Mr Mason formed Acclaim Uranium NL, which successfully listed
on  the  ASX.    As  Managing  Director  he  implemented  his  “uranium  only”
strategy  and  acquired  an  extensive  portfolio  of  Australian  uranium 
projects.  Among the projects were Millipede/Abercromby, Nowthanna and
Lake Maitland calcrete deposits. 
In 1998, Mr Mason helped identify the Langer Heinrich deposit for Acclaim
Uranium NL which then drilled and completed a feasibility study. 
In early 2005 he joined Redport Limited as Strategic Adviser, assisted the
company to acquire the Lake Maitland uranium deposit, and was involved
in its exploration and evaluation. 

Interest in shares & options 

-  610,000  ordinary  shares  of  Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  Limited, 

Directorships held in other listed 
- 
entities 

Nil 

3,680,000 options. 

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Information on Directors (cont’d) 

Hans Kristian Vinding 
Schønwandt 
Appointed 
Qualifications 
Experience 

Non-Executive Director 
9 August 2007 – resigned 9 March 2010 

- 
- 
-  PhD (Economic Geology) 
-  Dr  Schønwandt  has  been  involved  in  mineral  exploration  and  geological
mapping  in  Greenland  since  1963.   He  has  contributed  to  the  mining 
society’s  attention  to  Greenland’s  mineral  potential  through  numerous 
international publications and presentations at mining conferences. 

Interest in shares & options 

-  1,500,000 ordinary shares of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited and 

1,000,000 listed options 

Directorships held in other listed 
entities 
Directorships held in other listed 
entities 

-  Nil 

-  Director of; 

London Mining Plc – since January 2006 

Remuneration Report – Audited 

This remuneration report, which forms part of the directors’ report, details the nature and amount of 
remuneration  for  each  director  of  Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  Limited  and  senior  management, 
for the twelve months ended 31 December 2010. 

Director and senior management details 
The following persons acted as directors of the Company during or since the end of the financial year: 

Michael Hutchinson, Executive Chairman 
Roderick Claude McIllree, Managing Director 
Simon Kenneth Cato, Executive Director 
Jeremy Sean Whybrow, Non-Executive Director 
Anthony Ho, Non-Executive Director 
Malcolm Geoffrey Mason, Non-Executive Director – resigned 28 September 2010 
Hans Kristian Vinding Schønwandt, Non-Executive Director – resigned 9 March 2010 

The  term  ‘senior  management’  is  used  in  this  remuneration  report  to  refer  to  the  following  persons.  
Except as noted, the named persons held their current position for the whole of the financial year and 
since the end of the financial period: 

Shaun Bunn, Chief Operations Officer 
Miles Guy, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary  
John Mair, General Manager  

Remuneration Policy 
The  remuneration  policy  of  Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  Limited  has  been  designed  to  align 
director and senior management objectives with shareholder and business objectives by providing a 
fixed remuneration component and offering specific long-term incentives based on key performance 
indicators affecting the Consolidated group’s financial results. The board of Greenland Minerals and 
Energy Limited believes the remuneration policy to be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract 
and retain the best senior management and directors to run and manage the Consolidated group, as 
well as create alignment of interests between directors, senior management and shareholders. 

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

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Remuneration report (cont’d) 
All senior management receives a market rate base salary (which is based on factors such as length 
of service and experience) and superannuation. 

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

All remuneration paid to directors and senior management is valued at the cost to the Consolidated 
group and expensed. Shares issued to directors and senior management at the market price of those 
shares. Options are valued at grant date using appropriate valuation techniques. 

The board policy is to remunerate non-executive directors with a base fee and, for special exertion, at 
market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities. The board as a whole, fulfilling the role of the 
remuneration  committee  determines  payments  to  the  non-executive  directors  and  reviews  their 
remuneration annually, based on market rates, their specific duties and responsibilities.  

The  maximum  aggregate  amount  of  fees  that  can  be  paid  to  non-executive  directors  is  subject  to 
approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. The current shareholder approved cap on 
these  fees  is  $400,000  per  annum.    Fees  for  non-executive  directors  are  not  linked  to  the 
performance  of  the  Consolidated  group.  However,  to  align  directors’  interests  with  shareholder 
interests, the directors are encouraged to hold shares in the Company. 

Details of Remuneration 
The remuneration for the directors and senior management of the Company during the year was as 
follows: 

Short-term 
employee benefits 

Salary 

Directors 
Fees 

Share based payments 

Post- 
employment 

Shares 

Options 

Superannuation

Total 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

127,500
199,500
50,000

-
-
-

-

337,500
90,000
200,000
1,004,500

10,000
12,500
30,000

59,000
190,462
43,333

-

-

-
345,295

-
-
-

-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

12,375
19,080
7,200

4,500
-
-

149,875
231,080
87,200

63,500
190,462
43,333

-

-

337,500
-
98,100
8,100
18,000
218,000
69,255 1,419,050

12 months ended 
31 December 2010 
Executive Directors 
Simon Kenneth Cato 
Roderick Claude McIllree 
Jeremy Sean Whybrow 
Non-executive Directors 
Anthony Ho 
Michael Hutchinson 
Malcolm Mason (i) 
Hans Kristian Vinding 
Schønwandt (ii) 
Senior Management 
Shaun Bunn 
Miles Guy  
John Mair 
Total 
(i) 
(ii) 

Resigned 28 September 2010 
Resigned 9 March 2010 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Short-term 
employee benefits 

Salary 

Directors 
Fees 

Share based payments 

Post- 
employment 

Shares 

Options 

Superannuation

Total 

45,000
81,000
75,000

-
-
-

-

20,000
25,000
25,000

20,000
49,545
30,000

20,000

180,000
33,000
100,000
514,000 

-
-
-
189,545

-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

- 

- 

156,430 
- 
- 

5,850
9,540
9,000

1,800
-
-

70,850
115,540
109,000

178,230
49,545
30,000

- 

-

20,000

72,100 
- 
72,100 
300,630 

-
2,970
9,000

252,100
35,970
181,100
38,160 1,042,335

6 months ended 
31 December 2009 
Executive Directors 
Simon Kenneth Cato 
Roderick Claude McIllree 
Jeremy Sean Whybrow 
Non-executive Directors 
Anthony Ho 
Michael Hutchinson 
Malcolm Mason 
Hans Kristian Vinding 
Schønwandt  
Senior Management 
Shaun Bunn 
Miles Guy (i) 
John Mair 
Total 
(i) 

Appointed on 21 August 2009 

No  director  or  senior  management  person  appointed  during  the  current  or  prior  period  received  a 
payment as part of his consideration for agreeing to hold the position.  

Employee share option plan (‘ESOP’) 
Greenland Minerals and Energy limited operates an ownership-based scheme for senior management 
and  employees  of  the  Consolidated  group.      In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  ESOP,  as 
approved  by  shareholders  at  the  general  meeting  on  the  25  June  2009,  eligible  employees  can  be 
offered participation in the ESOP, at the discretion of the Board.  The Board’s discretion will be based 
on the consideration of, among other things, seniority of the person, length of service of the eligible 
employee  with  the  consolidated  group  and  the  potential  contribution  of  the  eligible  employee  to  the 
growth of the Consolidated group.   

On exercise, each employee share option converts into one ordinary share of Greenland Minerals and 
Energy  Limited.    No  amounts  are  paid  or  payable  by  the  recipient  on  receipt  of  the  option.    The 
options carry, neither dividends or voting rights.  There are no additional vesting conditions attached 
to the options and the options may be exercised at any time up to the date of expiry.  The expiry date 
of  the  options  issued  under  the  employee  share  option  plan,  is  30  June  2011.    The  ESOP  will 
continue until such time that all existing option holders have dealt with their option entitlements.  At 
that time the ESOP will formally cease.  No further options will be issued to employees pursuant to 
the ESOP. 

Employee performance rights plan 
On 11 February 2011, the Board approved the implementation of an Employee Performance Rights 
Plan  (“EPRP”).    The  plan  is  a  result  of  a  comprehensive  remuneration  review  the  Company 
conducted,  in  consultation  with  independent  consultants.    The  aim  of  the  plan  is  to  assist  in  the 
retention of existing staff and the recruitment of future employees. 

Under  the  EPRP,  the  Company  will  issue  incentive  shares  to  employees  as  part  of  their  total 
remuneration  package.    The  plan  will  result  in  a  direct  cost  saving  to  the  Company  through  a 
reduction in the salary component payable in remuneration packages. 

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Remuneration report (cont’d) 

A total of 3,005,000 performance rights will be issued upon satisfying of vesting conditions, converting 
into one ordinary share of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited.  To meet the vesting criteria, the 
employee must remain an employee of the Company for a minimum of two years and will be issued in 
tranches based on the Company’s market capitalisation meeting the following vesting hurdles: 

Tranche 

Tranche 1 
Tranche 2 
Tranche 3 

Market capitalisation vesting 
hurdle 

$600,000,000
$800,000,000
$1,000,000,000

No rights have been issued as at the date of signing of the Directors’ report. 

A proposal for the participation of directors in the EPRP will be put to shareholders at the Company’s 
Annual General Meeting. 

Additional rights maybe issued at a future date, which may require additional shareholder approval at 
the time. 

Share based payments granted as compensation for the current financial period 
No share based payments were granted as compensation during the current financial year. 

The  follow  options  were  exercised  by  directors  and  senior  management  during  the  current  financial 
year.  Each options converts into one ordinary share of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited. 

M Mason 
S Bunn 

Date 
28/01/2010 
25/11/2010 

Number 
Exercised

Exercise 
Price 

Share 
price @ 
exercise 
date

Amount 
paid  
$ 

Amount 
unpaid 
$ 

400,000
750,000

$0.20
$0.10

$0.70  

$0.945

80,000 
75,000 

-
-

No options issued to directors or senior management lapsed during the year. 
During the financial period, the following share-based payment arrangements were applicable; 

Options series 
3 
4 
9 
10 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 

Grant date  Expiry date 
30/06/2011 
31/07/2007 
30/06/2011 
31/07/2007 
30/06/2011 
28/11/2008 
30/06/2013 
28/11/2008 
30/06/2011 
25/06/2009 
30/06/2011 
25/06/2009 
30/06/2011 
20/08/2009 
30/06/2011 
20/08/2009 
30/06/2011 
10/11/2009 
30/06/2011 
10/11/2009 

Grant date 
fair value  
25,260,513 
3,827,350 
240,000 (i) 
190,893 
371,200 
258,600 
387,267 
261,756 
88,442 
67,988 

Vesting date
(ii)
30/06/2009
28/11/2008
28/11/2008
25/06/2009
25/06/2009
20/08/2009
20/08/2009
10/11/2009
10/11/2009

(i) 

This  amount  includes  $160,000  representing  the  fair  value  of  options  granted  to  Mr  Hans 
Kristian  Schønwandt  as  a  replacement  equity  instrument  upon  cancellation  of  an  equity 
instruments  previously  granted  under  a  director  service  agreement.  The  fair  value  of  the 
replacement  equity  instrument  has  not  been  brought  to  account  or  included  in  Mr 
Schønwandt’s remuneration for the year  as it has been determined that the fair value is less 
than the net fair value of the original cancelled equity instrument as determined at the date of 
cancellation. 

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31 December 2010 Financial Report 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
Remuneration report (cont’d) 

 (ii) The following vesting conditions are attached to the options issued. 

Tranche   Number of options 
1 

2,200,000 

2 

3 

2,200,000 

2,200,000 

Vesting hurdle 
The volume weighted average share price on the ASX of the 
Company’s fully paid shares is 50 cents or more for 20 consecutive 
trading days 
The volume weighted average share price on the ASX of the 
Company’s fully paid shares is $1.00 or more for 20 consecutive 
trading days 
The volume weighted average share price on the ASX of the 
Company’s fully paid shares is $1.50 or more for 20 consecutive 
trading days 

There are no further service or performance criteria that need to be met in relation to any of the above 
option series. 

The following table summarises the value of options granted, exercised or lapsed during the current 
year to directors and senior management: 

Name 

M . Mason 
S. Bunn 

Value of options at 
grant date (i) 
$ 

Value of options 
exercised at the 
exercise date 
$ 

-
-

200,000
633,750

Value of options lapsed 
at the date of lapse (ii) 
$ 

-
-

(i) 

The value of options granted during the period is recognised in compensation over the vesting 
period of the grant, in accordance with Australian accounting standards.  

(ii)  The value of options lapsed during the period due to the failure to satisfy a vesting condition is 

determined assuming the vesting condition had been satisfied.  

Consolidated  group  performance,  shareholder  wealth  and  director  and  senior  management 
remuneration 
The remuneration policy has been tailored to align the interests of shareholders, directors and senior 
management. To achieve this aim, the entity may issue options to directors and senior management.  
Any issue of options is based on the performance of the Consolidated group and or individual and is 
limited to the achievement of clearly defined bench marks and milestones.  These bench marks and 
milestones include: 

  Share  price  and  or  the  market  capitalisation  of  the  Company  exceeding  pre-determined 

levels. 

  Completion of specific projects or pre-determined stages of projects. 
  Periods of service with the Company. 
  Accretion of shareholder value.   

The Company notes that all directors are current shareholders.  There is no Board policy in relation to 
limiting the recipient exposure to risk in relation to options issued to any individual. 

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And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The  following  table  shows  the  gross  revenue  and  profits  for  the  period  from  30  June  2007  to  31 
December 2010 for the listed entity, as well as the share price at the end of each financial period. 

Remuneration Report 

Revenue 
Net loss before and after tax 
Share price at beginning of 
period 
Share price at end of period 
Dividend 
Basic loss per share 
Diluted loss per share 

12 Month 
period ended 
31 Dec 
2010 
$717,276

12 month 
period ended 
30 Jun 
2008 
$1,334,337 
$(7,163,998) $(3,823,380) $(4,014,473) $(202,767,366) 

6 Month 
period ended 
31 Dec 
2009 
$387,977

12 Month 
period ended 
30 Jun 
2009 

$1,279,120

12 month 
period ended 
30 Jun 
2007 
$228,241
$(199,700)

$0.58
$1.20
-
$0.03
$0.03

$0.36
$0.58
-
$0.02
$0.02

$0.66
$0.36
-
$0.02
$0.02

$1.75 
$0.66 
- 
$1.25 
$1.25 

$0.26
$1.75
-
$0.62
$0.62

Key terms of employment contracts 

Michael Hutchinson, Executive Chairman – appointed Executive Chairman 10 February 2010 

  Director fee excluding superannuation for the period ended 31 December 2010 of £100,000 

per annum 

  Entitled to be reimbursed for all out of pocket expenses necessarily incurred in the 

performance of his duties including relating to travel, entertainment, accommodation, meals 
and telephone. 
  No fixed term. 

Roderick McIllree, Managing Director 

  Term and type of contract – service agreement subject to annual review. 
  Base salary, for the period ended 31 December 2010 of $212,000 per annum and is paid 

monthly in arrears quarterly, six weeks in advance and six weeks in arrears. 

  Superannuation at 9% is payable on the base salary. 
  Entitled to be reimbursed for all out of pocket expenses necessarily incurred in the 

performance of their duties including relating to travel, entertainment, accommodation, 
meals and telephone. 

  Either the Company or the director may terminate their engagement without cause by 

giving the other party three months written notice, there are no other specific payout 
clauses 

  Remuneration will be reviewed every 12 months or as otherwise agreed between the 

parties. 

Simon Cato, Executive Director 

  Term and type of contract – service agreement limited to a maximum of 80 hours per 

month subject to annual review. 

  Base salary, for the period ended 31 December 2010 of $140,000 per annum and is paid 

quarterly, six weeks in advance and six weeks in arrears. 

  Superannuation at 9% is payable on the base salary. 
  Entitled to be reimbursed for all out of pocket expenses necessarily incurred in the 

performance of his duties including relating to travel, entertainment, accommodation, meals 
and telephone. 

  Either the Company or the director may terminate their engagement without cause by 

giving the other party three months written notice, there are no other specific payout 
clauses. 

  Remuneration will be reviewed every 12 months or as otherwise agreed between the 

parties. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Jeremy Whybrow, Non- Executive Director  

  No fixed term. 
  Director Fees, for the period ended 31 December 2010 of $40,000 per annum and is paid 

quarterly, six weeks in advance and six weeks in arrears. 

  Superannuation at 9% is payable on the directors fee. 
  Entitled to be reimbursed for all out of pocket expenses necessarily incurred in the 

performance of his duties including relating to travel, entertainment, accommodation, meals 
and telephone. 

Anthony Ho, Non-Executive Director 

$50,000 per annum. 

  No fixed term. 
 
  Superannuation at 9% is payable on the director’s fee 
  Entitled  to  be  reimbursed  for  all  out  of  pocket  expenses  necessarily  incurred  in  the 
performance of his duties including relating to travel, entertainment, accommodation, meals 
and telephone. 

Malcolm Mason, Non-executive Director  

$40,000 per annum. 

  No fixed term. 
 
  Entitled  to  be  reimbursed  for  all  out  of  pocket  expenses  necessarily  incurred  in  the 
performance  of  his  duties  including  relating  to  travel,  entertainment,  accommodation, 
meals and telephone. 

Shaun Bunn, Chief Operations Officer 

  Term  of  contract  –  consultancy  service  agreement  with  Shaun  Bunn  &  Associates  Pty 
Limited, engagement is for a minimum term of 36 months, commencing 30 July 2008. 

  Either the Company or Shaun Bunn & Associates Pty Limited may terminate their 

engagement without cause by giving the other party three months written notice, there 
are no other specific payout clauses. 

  Shaun Bunn & Associates Pty Limited will be paid fee of $30,000 per month. 
  Shaun Bunn & Associates Pty Limited will be reimbursed for all out of pocket expenses 
necessarily  incurred  in  the  performance  of  the  services  including  reasonable  expenses 
relating to travel, entertainment, accommodation, meals and telephone. 

Miles Guy, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary 

  Term  of  contract  –  consultancy  service  agreement  with  Pro  Count  Pty  Limited, 
engagement is for no minimum term, and is based on the provision of services 3 days per 
week. 

  Either the Company or Pro Count Pty Limited may terminate their engagement without 
cause by giving the other party three months written notice, there are no other specific 
payout clauses. 

  Pro  Count  Pty  Limited  will  be  paid  fee  of  $98,100  per  annum,  being  a  pro  rata  of 

$150,000 per annum plus 9% superannuation, based on full time employment. 

  Pro  Count  Pty  Limited  will  be  reimbursed  for  all  out  of  pocket  expenses  necessarily 
incurred  in  the  performance  of  the  services  including  reasonable  expenses  relating  to 
travel, entertainment, accommodation, meals and telephone. 

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31 December 2010 Financial Report 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

John Mair, General Manager 

  Term and type of contract – service agreement subject to annual review. 
  Base salary, for the period ended 31 December 2010 of $200,000 per annum and is paid 

quarterly, six weeks in advance and six weeks in arrears.  

  Superannuation at 9% is payable on the base salary. 
  Entitled  to  be  reimbursed  for  all  out  of  pocket  expenses  necessarily  incurred  in  the 
performance  of  his  duties  including  relating  to  travel,  entertainment,  accommodation, 
meals and telephone. 

  Either  the  Company  or  the  employee  may  terminate  his  engagement  without  cause  by 
giving  the  other  party  three  months  written  notice,  there  are  no  other  specific  payout 
clauses. 

  Remuneration  will  be  reviewed  every  12  months  or  as  otherwise  agreed  between  the 

parties. 

Meetings of Directors 
During the financial year, 15 meetings of directors were held. Attendances by each director during the 
year were as follows: 

Directors Meetings 

Director 
M Hutchinson 
R McIllree 
S K Cato 
J S Whybrow 
A Ho 
M G Mason 
H K V Schønwandt  

Number of meetings 
eligible to attend 
15 
15 
15 
15 
15 
11 
2 

Number 
attended 
13 
14 
15 
15 
15 
11 
- 

Audit Committee 
The audit committee was convened at the Directors’ Board Meeting on the 22 April 2009.  The audit 
committee members are Anthony Ho (Chairman), Jeremy Whybrow (appointed 28 September 2010).  
Michael  Hutchinson  and  Malcolm  Mason  were  members  of  the  audit  committee  up  to  the  date  Mr 
Hutchinson was appointed Executive Chairman and the date Mr Mason resigned as a director.  The 
audit  committee  is  to  meet  at  least  twice  a  year  and  must  have  a  quorum  of  two  members.    There 
were 2 audit committee meeting held during the current 12 month reporting period, as follows: 

Audit Committee Meetings 

Member 
A Ho 
M Mason – resigned 28 September 2010 
M Hutchinson – resigned 9 February 2010 
J Whybrow – appointed 28 September 2010 

Number of meetings 
eligible to attend 
2 
2 
- 
- 

Number  
Attended 
2 
2 
- 
- 

Remuneration Committee 
There were no remuneration committee meetings held during the year. 

Indemnifying Officers  
During or since the end of the financial period the Company has given an indemnity or entered into an 
agreement to indemnify, or paid or agreed to pay insurance premium to insure the directors against 
liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of 
their conduct while acting in the capacity of the director of the Consolidated group, other than conduct 
involving a willful breach of duty in relation to the Consolidated group.  

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31 December 2010 Financial Report 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Proceedings on Behalf of Consolidated group 
No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the consolidated group or 
intervene  in  any  proceedings  to  which  the  Consolidated  group  is  a  party  for  the  purpose  of  taking 
responsibility on behalf of the consolidated group for all or any part of those proceedings.  

The Consolidated group was not a party to any such proceedings during the period.  

Non-audit Services 
Details  of  amounts  paid  to  the  auditors  of  the  Company,  Deloitte  Touche  Tohmatsu  and  its  related 
practices for audit and any non audit for the year, are set out in note 32. 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
The auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 31 December 2010 has been received and 
is included on page 26 the financial report.  

Rounding off of amounts 
The Consolidated group is a consolidated group of the kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/0100, 
dated  10  July  1998.  In  accordance  with  that  Class  Order  amounts  in  the  directors’  report  and  the 
financial report are rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise indicated. 

Change of reporting period – comparative amounts 
During  the  prior  period  the  Australian  Securities  and  Investment  Commission  (ASIC)  granted  the 
Company relief under Sec 340 of the Corporations Act 2001.  This relief has enabled the move from a 
30 June financial year end to a 31 December year end.  This was implemented to align the reporting 
requirements with the reporting requirements and seasonality of its controlled activities in Greenland. 

This financial report covers the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010, the first full year 
since the change in reporting dates was adopted.  

All comparative figures in this report, labeled “December 2009” refers to the 6 month period, of 1 July 
2009  to  31  December  2009.    Readers  of  this  report  should  be  aware  that  when  comparing  current 
period  figures  to  comparatives,  they  are  comparing  the  current  12  month  period  to  the  previous  6 
month period.  

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors, made pursuant to section 298(2) of the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

On behalf of the Directors. 

Simon Cato 
Executive Director 

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The Board of Directors 
Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
Ground Floor,  
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28 March 2011 

Dear Board Members 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 

In accordance with section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I am pleased to provide the 
following declaration of independence to the directors of Greenland Minerals and Energy 
Limited. 

As lead audit partner for the audit of the financial statements of Greenland Minerals and Energy 
Limited for the financial year ended 31 December 2010, I declare that to the best of my 
knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: 

(i)  the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to 

the audit; and 

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

Yours sincerely 

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU 

Leanne Karamfiles 
Partner  
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Independent Auditor’s Report to the 
members of Greenland Minerals and 
Energy Limited 

Report on the Financial Report  

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited, which 
comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2010, the statement of comprehensive 
income, the statement of cash flows and the statement of changes in equity for the year ended on that 
date,  notes  comprising  a  summary  of  significant  accounting  policies  and  other  explanatory 
information, and the directors’ declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company and the 
entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year as set out on pages 
30 to 66.  

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report 

The  directors  of  the  company  are  responsible  for  the  preparation  of  the  financial  report  that  gives  a 
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the 
financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 2, the 
directors  also  state,  in  accordance  with  Accounting  Standard  AASB  101  Presentation  of  Financial 
Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Auditor’s Responsibility 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted 
our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply 
with  relevant  ethical  requirements  relating  to  audit  engagements  and  plan  and  perform  the  audit  to 
obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.   

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures 
in  the  financial  report.  The  procedures  selected  depend  on  the  auditor’s  judgement,  including  the 
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. 
In  making  those  risk  assessments,  the  auditor  considers  internal  control,  relevant  to  the  entity’s 
preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view, in order to design audit procedures 
that  are  appropriate  in  the  circumstances,  but  not  for  the  purpose  of  expressing  an  opinion  on  the 
effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of 
accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well 
as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. 

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

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations 
Act  2001.  We  confirm  that  the  independence  declaration  required  by  the  Corporations  Act  2001, 
which has been given to the directors of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited on 28 March 2011 
would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report.  

Opinion 

In our opinion: 

(a)  the  financial  report  of  Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  Limited  is  in  accordance  with  the 

Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 

2010 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and 

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

(b)  the  consolidated  financial  statements  also  comply  with  International  Financial  Reporting 

Standards as disclosed in Note 2. 

Report on the Remuneration Report  

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 18 to 25 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 31 December 2010. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and 
presentation  of  the  Remuneration  Report  in  accordance  with  section  300A  of  the  Corporations  Act 
2001.  Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  Remuneration  Report,  based  on  our  audit 
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

Opinion 

In our opinion the Remuneration Report of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited for the year ended 
31 December 2010, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU 

Leanne Karamfiles 
Partner 
Chartered Accountants 
Perth, 28 March 2011 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors’ declaration 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

The directors declare that: 
(a) 

in the directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able 
to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable;  
in the directors’ opinion, the attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance 
with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  including  compliance  with  accounting  standards  and  giving  a 
true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Consolidated group;  
the  attached  financial  statements  and  notes  thereto,  are  in  compliance  with  International 
Financial Reporting Standards as stated in note 2 of the financial statements; and 
the directors have been given the declarations required by s.295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors made pursuant to s.295(5) of the Corporations 
Act 2001. 

On behalf of the Directors 

Simon Cato 
Executive Director 
Subiaco, 28 March 2011 

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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
for the year ended 31 December 2010 

Revenue from continuing operations 

Expenditure 

Directors benefits 
Employee benefits 
Legal fees 
Marketing & public relations 
Occupancy expenses 
Other expenses 
Loss before tax 
Income tax expense 
Loss for period 

Other comprehensive income 
Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign 
operations  
Income tax relating to components of  
comprehensive income 
Other comprehensive income for the period 
Total comprehensive income for the period 

Loss attributable to: 
Owners of the parent 
Non-controlling interest 

Total comprehensive income attributable to: 
Owners of the parent 
Non-controlling interest 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

12 Month   6 Month  

period 
ended 
31 Dec 
 2010 
$' 000 

period 
ended 
31 Dec  
2009 
$' 000 

717 

388  

Note 
5 

6 
6 

7 

7 

(1,031) 
(1,825) 
(1,111) 
(630) 
(235) 
(3,049) 
(7,164) 
- 
(7,164) 

(589)
(811)
(1,574)
(262)
(134)
(841)
(3,823)
-
(3,823)

(1,238) 

(7)

- 
(1,238) 
(8,402) 

-
(7)
(3,830)

(6,392) 
(772) 
(7,164) 

(7,147) 
(1,255) 
(8,402) 

(3,708)
(115)
(3,823)

(3,715)
(115)
(3,830)

Basic loss per share – cents per share 
Diluted loss per share – cents per share 

19 

2.60 
2.60 

1.70  
1.70  

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 35 to 66 

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Consolidated statement of financial position 
as at 31 December 2010 

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Other assets 
Total Current Assets 

Non-Current Assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure 
Total Non-Current Assets 

Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 
Trade and Other Payables 
Provisions 
Total Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 
Net Assets 

Equity 
Issued Capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated Losses 
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 
Non-controlling interest 
Total Equity 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Dec 
 2010 
$' 000 

Dec  
2009 
$' 000 

Note  

8 
9 
10 

11 
12 

13 
14 

15 
16 
18 

20 

11,587 
196 
1,364 
13,147 

7,614  
1,971  
515  
10,100  

582 
42,149 
42,731 

460  
37,129  
37,589  

55,878 

47,689  

1,476 
1,622 
3,098 

696  
79  
775  

3,098 
52,780 

775  
46,914  

153,754 
117,401 
(217,076) 
54,079 
(1,299) 
52,780 

103,685  
153,957  

(210,684)

46,958  
(44)
46,914   

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 35 to 66 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity 
for the year ended 31 December 2010 

Issued 
capital 

Option  
reserve 

$' 000 
98,519 

$' 000 
156,532 

- 

-  

 - 

903 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,166 

(3,380) 

97 

806 

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
reserve 

Accumulated 
losses 

Attributable 
to equity 
holders of 
the parent 

Non- 
controlling 
interest 

$' 000 

$' 000 

$' 000 

$' 000 

Total 

$' 000 

6 

- 

(7) 

(7) 

- 

- 

- 

(206,976) 

48,081 

28 

48,109 

(3,708) 

(3,708) 

(115) 

(3,823) 

- 

(7) 

- 

(7) 

(3,708) 

(3,715) 

(115) 

(3,830) 

- 

- 

- 

903 

786 

903 

43 

- 

- 

946 

786 

903 

103,685 

153,958 

(1) 

(210,684) 

46,958 

(44) 

46,914 

Balance at 1 July 2009 

Net loss for the period  
Other Comprehensive  
Income for the period 
Total comprehensive 
for the period 
Issue of shares 
net of transaction costs 
Issue of shares form 
option exercise 
Recognition of share 
based payments 
Balance at 31 December 
2009 

Balance at 1 January 
2010 

103,685 

153,958 

Net loss for the period  
Other Comprehensive  
income 
Total comprehensive 
for the year 
Issue of shares 

net of transaction costs 
Issue of shares from 
option exercise 
Recognition of share 
based payments 
Balance at 31 December 
2010 

- 

- 

- 

5,302 

- 

- 

- 

- 

44,495 

(35,801) 

272 

- 

(1) 

- 

(755) 

(755) 

- 

- 

- 

(210,684) 

46,958 

(44) 

46,914 

(6,392) 

(6,392) 

(772) 

(7,164) 

- 

(755) 

(483) 

(1,238) 

(6,392) 

(7,147) 

(1,255) 

(8,402) 

- 

- 

- 

5,302 

8,694 

272 

- 

- 

- 

5,302 

8,694 

272 

153,754 

118,157 

(756) 

(217,076) 

54,079 

(1,299) 

52,780 

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 35 to 66 

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Consolidated statement of cash flows 
for the year ended 31 December 2010 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Receipts from customers 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Net cash used in operating activities 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Interest received 
Proceeds from advances to other parties 
Payments for property, plant and equipment 
Payments for exploration and development 
Payment for investments 
Proceeds from investments 
Proceeds from government grant 
Net cash used in investing activities 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of shares/options 
Payment for shares/options issue costs 
Repayment of Loans to related parties 
Net cash from financing activities 

Note 

23 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and equivalents 
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the financial 
period 
Cash and equivalents at the end of the  
financial period 

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 35 to 66 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

12 Month  
period 
ended 
31 Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

6 Month  
period 
ended 
31 Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

251 
(5,911) 
(5,660) 

335 
1,000 
(249) 
(6,515) 
(467) 
560 
700 
(4,636) 

14,695 
(426) 
- 
14,269 

123  

(3,659)
(3,536)

244  
-
(33)
(4,829)
(60)
-
-
(4,678)

1,786  
-
3  
1,789  

3,973 

(6,425)

7,614 

14,039  

8 

11,587 

7,614  

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 

1.  General information  
Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  Limited  is  a  public  Company  listed  on  the  Australian  Securities 
Exchange, incorporated in Australia and operating in Greenland with its head office in Perth. 

Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  Limited  registered  office  and  its  principal  place  of  business  are  as 
follows:  
Registered office 
Unit 6, 100 Railway Road Subiaco WA 

Principal place of business
Unit 6, 100 Railway Road Subiaco WA 

The Company’s principal activities are mineral exploration and evaluation.  

2.  Significant accounting policies  
Statement of compliance 
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with 
the  Corporations  Act  2001,  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations,  and  complies  with  other 
requirements of the law.  
The financial report includes the consolidated financial statements of the group.  
Accounting  Standards  include  Australian  equivalents  to  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards 
(‘A-IFRS’).  Compliance  with  A-IFRS  ensures  that  the  financial  statements  and  notes  of  the 
Consolidated group comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’).  
The financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on 28 March 2011.   

Basis of preparation 
The  financial  report  has  been  prepared  on  the  basis  of  historical  cost,  except  for  the  revaluation  of 
certain  non-current  assets  and  financial  instruments.  Cost  is  based  on  the  fair  values  of  the 
consideration  given  in  exchange  for  assets.  All  amounts  are  presented  in  Australian  dollars,  unless 
otherwise noted.  
The Company is a company of the kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/0100, dated 10 July 1998, 
and in accordance with that Class Order amounts in the financial report are rounded off to the nearest 
thousand dollars, unless otherwise indicated.  

Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty 
In the application of the Consolidated group’s accounting policies, management is required to make 
judgments,  estimates  and  assumptions  about  carrying  values  of  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  not 
readily  apparent  from  other  sources.  The  estimates  and  associated  assumptions  are  based  on 
historical  experience  and  other  factors  that  are  considered  to  be  relevant.  Actual  results  may  differ 
from these estimates. 
The  estimates  and  underlying  assumptions  are  reviewed  on  an  ongoing  basis.  Revisions  to 
accounting  estimates  are  recognised  in  the  period  in  which  the  estimate  is  revised  if  the  revision 
affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both 
current  and  future  periods.  Refer  to  note  3  for  a  discussion  of  critical  judgements  in  applying  the 
entity’s accounting policies, and key sources of estimation uncertainty.  

Adoption of new and revised Accounting Standards  

In the current period, the Consolidated 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 reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2010. 

The  following  new  and  revised  Standards  and  Interpretations  have  been  adopted  in  the  current 
period: 

-  AASB  3  Business  Combinations  (2008),  AASB  127  Consolidated  and  Separate  Financial 
Statements  (2008),  and  AASB  2008-3  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards 
arising from AASB 3 and AASB 127 

-  AASB  2008-6  Further  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  arising  from  the 

Annual Improvements Project 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
2.  Significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

-  AASB  2009-4  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  arising  from  the  Annual 

Improvements Project 

-  AASB  2009-5  Further  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  arising  from  the 

Annual Improvements Project 

-  AASB 2009-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards  

The adoption of these standards and interpretations did not have any effect on the financial position 
or performance of the Consolidated group. 

The Consolidated group has not elected to early adopt any new standards or amendments. 

At the date of authorisation of the financial report, a number of Standards and Interpretations were in 
issue but not yet effective: 

AASB 124 ‘Related Party Disclosures’(2009), AASB 
2009-12 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards 

AASB 9 ‘Financial Instruments’, AASB 2009-11 
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising 
from AASB 9’ 

AASB 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ (December 2010), AASB 
2010-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
arising from AASB 9 (December 2010)’ 

AASB 1053 Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting 
Standards and AASB 2010-2 Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards arising from Reduced Disclosure 
Requirements 

Effective for 
annual reporting 
periods 
beginning on or 
after 

Expected to be 
initially applied in 
the financial year 
ending 

1 January 2011 

31 December 2011

1 January 2013 

31 December 2013

1 January 2013 

31 December 2013

1 July 2013 

31 December 2014

AASB 2010-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project 

1 July 2010 

31 December 2011

AASB 2010-4 Further Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards arising from the Annual 
Improvements Project 

1 January 2011 

31 December 2011

AASB 2010-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards  

1 January 2011 

31 December 2011

AASB 2010-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards – Disclosures on Transfers of Financial Assets 

1 July 2011 

31 December 2012

AASB 2010-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards – Deferred tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets 

1 January 2012 

31 December 2012

Interpretation 19 Extinguishing Liabilities with Equity 
Instruments 

1 July 2010 

31 December 2011

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
2.  Significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

The directors note that the impact of the initial application of the Standards and Interpretations is not 
yet known or is not reasonably estimable. These Standards and Interpretations will be first applied in 
the financial report of the Consolidated group that relates to the annual reporting period beginning on 
or after the effective date of each pronouncement. 

The following significant accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of 
the financial report: 

(a)  Basis of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and 
entities (including special purpose entities) controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries). Control 
is achieved where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of 
an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. 
The  results  of  subsidiaries  acquired  or  disposed  of  during  the  year  are  included  in  the 
consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the effective date of acquisition and up 
to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. 
Where  necessary,  adjustments  are  made  to  the  financial  statements  of  subsidiaries  to  bring 
their accounting policies into line with those used by other members of the Consolidated group. 
All  intra-group  transactions,  balances,  income  and  expenses  are  eliminated  in  full  on 
consolidation. 
Non-controlling  interests  in  subsidiaries  are  identified  separately  from  the  Group’s  equity 
therein.  The  interests  of  non-controlling  shareholders  may  be  initially  measured  either  at  fair 
value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the fair value of the acquiree’s 
identifiable  net  assets.  The  choice  of  measurement  basis  is  made  on  an  acquisition-by-
acquisition basis. Subsequent to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests is 
the  amount  of  those  interests  at  initial  recognition  plus  the  non-controlling  interests’  share  of 
subsequent  changes  in  equity.  Total  comprehensive  income  is  attributed  to  non-controlling 
interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. 
Changes  in  the  Consolidated  group’s  interests  in  subsidiaries  that  do  not  result  in  a  loss  of 
control  are  accounted  for  as  equity  transactions.  The  carrying  amounts  of  the  Consolidated 
group’s  interests  and  the  non-controlling  interests  are  adjusted  to  reflect  the  changes  in  their 
relative  interests  in  the  subsidiaries.  Any  difference  between  the  amount  by  which  the  non-
controlling  interests  are  adjusted  and  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  paid  or  received  is 
recognised directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Company. 

 (b)  Joint venture arrangements 

Jointly controlled operations 
Where  the  Consolidated  group  is  a  venturer  and  so  has  joint  control  in  a  jointly  controlled 
operation,  the  Consolidated  group  recognises  the  assets  that  it  controls  and  the  liabilities  and 
expenses that it incurs, as a party to the joint venture. 

(c)  Foreign currency 

The individual financial statements of each group entity are presented in its functional currency 
being  the currency  of  the  primary  economic  environment  in  which  the  entity  operates.  For  the 
purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position of each entity 
are expressed in Australian dollars, which is the functional currency of Greenland Minerals and 
Energy Limited and the presentation currency for the consolidated financial statements.  
In  preparing  the  financial  statements  of  the  individual  entities,  transactions  in  currencies  other 
than  the  entity’s  functional  currency  are  recorded  at  the  rates  of  exchange  prevailing  on  the 
dates of the transactions. At each balance sheet date, monetary items denominated in foreign 
currencies  are  retranslated  at  the  rates  prevailing  at  the  balance  sheet  date.  Non-monetary 
items  carried  at  fair  value  that  are  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  are  retranslated  at  the 
rates prevailing on the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are 
measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated. 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
2.  Significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

Exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for: 
exchange  differences  on  monetary  items  receivable  from  or  payable  to  a  foreign 
 
operation  for which settlement  is  neither  planned  or  likely  to  occur, which  form  part  of 
the  net  investment  in  a  foreign  operation,  and  which  are  recognised  in  the  foreign 
currency  translation  reserve  and  recognised  in  profit  or  loss  on  disposal  of  the  net 
investment.  

On  consolidation,  the  assets  and  liabilities  of  the  Consolidated  group’s  foreign  operations  are 
translated  into  Australian  dollars  at  exchange  rates  prevailing  on  the  balance  sheet  date. 
Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless 
exchange rates fluctuated significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at 
the  dates  of  the  transactions  are  used.  Exchange  differences  arising,  if  any,  are  classified  as 
equity  and  transferred  to  the  Consolidated  group’s  foreign  currency  translation  reserve.  Such 
exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which the foreign operation 
is disposed. 

(d)  Goods and services tax 

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

where  the  amount  of  GST  incurred  is  not  recoverable  from  the  taxation  authority,  it  is 
recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense; 
or 
for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST. 

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

 (e)  Revenue 

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration when received or receivable.  
Interest revenue 
Interest revenue is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the 
effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash 
receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying amount. 
Rental income 
Revenue from operating sub-leases is recognised in accordance with the Consolidated group’s 
accounting policy.  

 (f)  Share-based payments 

Equity-settled share-based payments with employees and others providing similar services are 
measured at the fair value of the equity instrument at the grant date. Fair value is measured by 
use of an appropriate valuation method. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, 
based  on  management’s  best  estimate,  for  the  effects  of  non-transferability,  exercise 
restrictions,  and  behavioural  considerations.  Further  details  on  how  the  fair  value  of  equity-
settled share-based transactions are in note 26. 
The  fair  value  determined  at  the  grant  date  of  the  equity-settled  share-based  payments  is 
expensed  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  vesting  period,  based  on  the  Consolidated  group’s 
estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest. 
At  each  reporting  date,  the  Consolidated  group  revises  its  estimate  of  the  number  of  equity 
instruments  expected  to  vest.  The  impact  of  the  revision  of  the  original  estimates,  if  any,  is 
recognised in profit or loss over the remaining vesting period, with corresponding adjustment to 
the equity-settled employee benefits reserve.  
Equity-settled  share-based  payment  transactions  with  other  parties  are  measured  at  the  fair 
value  of  the  goods  and  services  received,  except  where  the  fair  value  cannot  be  estimated 
reliably,  in  which  case  they  are  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  equity  instruments  granted, 
measured at the date the entity obtains the goods or the counterparty renders the service. 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
2.  Significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

(g) 

Income tax 
Current tax 
Current tax is calculated by reference to the amount of income taxes payable or recoverable in 
respect of the taxable profit or tax loss for the period. It is calculated using tax rates and tax laws 
that have been enacted or substantively enacted by reporting date. Current tax for current and 
prior periods is recognised as a liability (or asset) to the extent that it is unpaid (or refundable). 
Deferred tax 
Deferred  tax  is  accounted  for  using  the  balance  sheet  liability  method.  Temporary  differences 
are  differences  between  the  tax  base  of  an  asset  or  liability  and  its  carrying  amount  in  the 
balance  sheet.  The  tax  base  of  an  asset  or  liability  is  the  amount  attributed  to  that  asset  or 
liability for tax purposes. 
In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred 
tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable amounts will be 
available  against  which deductible  temporary  differences  or unused  tax  losses and  tax  offsets 
can be utilised. However, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary 
differences  giving  rise  to  them  arise  from  the  initial  recognition  of  assets  and  liabilities  (other 
than as a result of a business combination) which affects neither taxable income nor accounting 
profit.  Furthermore,  a  deferred  tax  liability  is  not  recognised  in  relation  to  taxable  temporary 
differences arising from the initial recognition of goodwill. 
Deferred  tax  liabilities  are  recognised  for  taxable  temporary  differences  associated  with 
investments in subsidiaries and interests in joint ventures except where the Consolidated group 
is able to control the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary 
differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible 
temporary  differences  associated  with  these  investments  and  interests  are  only  recognised  to 
the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilise the 
benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future. 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the 
period(s)  when  the  asset  and  liability  giving  rise  to  them  are  realised  or  settled,  based  on  tax 
rates  (and  tax  laws)  that  have  been  enacted  or  substantively  enacted  by  reporting  date.  The 
measurement  of  deferred  tax  liabilities  and  assets  reflects  the  tax  consequences  that  would 
follow  from  the  manner  in  which  the  Consolidated  group  expects,  at  the  reporting  date,  to 
recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. 
Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  offset  when  they  relate  to  income  taxes  levied  by  the 
same  taxation  authority  and  the  Company/Consolidated  group  intends  to  settle  its  current  tax 
assets and liabilities on a net basis. 
Current and deferred tax for the period 
Current  and  deferred  tax  is  recognised  as  an  expense  or  income  in  the  income  statement, 
except when it relates to items credited or debited directly to equity, in which case the deferred 
tax  is  also  recognised  directly  in  equity,  or  where  it  arises  from  the  initial  accounting  for  a 
business combination, in which case it is taken into account in the determination of goodwill or 
excess. 

(h)  Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash  comprises  cash  on  hand  and  demand  deposits.  Cash  equivalents  are  short-term,  highly 
liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, which are subject to 
an insignificant risk of changes in value and have a maturity of three months or less at the date 
of acquisition.   

(i) 

Financial assets 
Financial assets are recognised and derecognised on trade date where the purchase or sale of 
a  financial  asset  is  under  a  contract  whose  terms  require  delivery  of  the  financial  asset  within 
the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, net 
of transaction costs except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or 
loss which are initially measured at fair value. 
Financial  assets  are  classified  into  the  following  specified  categories:  ‘Financial  assets  at  fair 
value  through  profit  and  loss  (FVTPL)’,  ‘available-for-sale’  financial  assets,  and  ‘loans  and 
receivables’. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is 
determined at the time of initial recognition. 

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Notes to the accounts 
2.  Significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Effective interest method 
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset 
and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate 
that  exactly  discounts  estimated  future  cash  receipts  (including  all  fees  on  points  paid  or 
received  that  form  an  integral  part  of  the  effective  interest  rate,  transaction  costs  and  other 
premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial asset, or, where appropriate, a 
shorter period. 
Income  is  recognised  on  an  effective  interest  rate  basis  for  debt  instruments  other  than  those 
financial assets ‘at fair value through profit or loss’. 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
Financial assets are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss where the 
financial asset:   
 
 

has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the near future; 
is  a  part  of  an  identified  portfolio  of  financial  instruments  that  the  Consolidated  group 
manages together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or  
is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument. 

 
Financial  assets  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  are  stated  at  fair  value,  with  any  resultant 
gain  or  loss  recognised  in  profit  or  loss.  The  net  gain  or  loss  recognised  in  profit  or  loss 
incorporates any dividend or interest earned on the financial asset. Fair value is determined in 
the manner described in note 10. 
Loans and receivables 
Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that 
are  not  quoted  in  an  active  market  are  classified  as  ‘loans  and  receivables’.  Loans  and 
receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment.  
Interest income is recognised by applying the effective interest rate.  
Impairment of financial assets 
Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet date. Financial 
assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that as a result of one or more events that 
occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset the estimated future cash flows of the 
investment have been impacted. 
For  financial  assets  carried  at  amortised  cost,  the  amount  of  the  impairment  is  the  difference 
between  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  and  the  present  value  of  estimated  future  cash  flows, 
discounted at the original effective interest rate. 
The carrying amount of financial assets including uncollectible trade receivables is reduced by 
the impairment loss through the use of an allowance account.  
Subsequent  recoveries  of  amounts  previously  written  off  are  credited  against  the  allowance 
account.  Changes  in  the  carrying  amount  of  the  allowance  account  are recognised  in  profit or 
loss. 
With  the  exception  of  available-for-sale  equity  instruments,  if,  in  a  subsequent  period,  the 
amount  of  the  impairment  loss  decreases  and  the  decrease  can  be  related  objectively  to  an 
event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss 
is reversed through profit or loss to the extent the carrying amount of the receivable at the date 
the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the 
impairment not been recognised.  
In respect of available-for-sale equity instruments, any subsequent increase in fair value after an 
impairment loss is recognised directly in equity. 
Derecognition of financial assets 
The Consolidated group de-recognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the 
cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks 
and  rewards  of  ownership  of  the  asset  to  another  entity.  If  the  Consolidated  group  neither 
transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control 
the transferred asset, the Consolidated group recognises its retained interest in the asset and 
an  associated  liability  for  amounts  it  may  have  to  pay.  If  the  Consolidated  group  retains 
substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  of  ownership  of  a  transferred  financial  asset,  the 
Consolidated  group  continues  to  recognise  the  financial  asset  and  also  recognises  a 
collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received.  

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
2.  Significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

(j)  Property, plant and equipment 

Plant  and  equipment  and  leasehold  improvements  are  stated  at  cost  less  accumulated 
depreciation  and  impairment.  Cost  includes  expenditure  that  is  directly  attributable  to  the 
acquisition of the item. In the event that settlement of all or part of the purchase consideration is 
deferred, cost  is determined  by  discounting  the  amounts  payable  in  the  future  to  their present 
value as at the date of acquisition. 
Depreciation on plant and equipment is calculated on a diminishing value basis so as to write off 
the net cost or other devalued amount of each asset over its expected useful life to its estimated 
residual  value.  Leasehold  improvements  are  depreciated  over  the  period  of  the  lease  or 
estimated  useful  life,  whichever  is  the  shorter,  using  the  diminishing  value  method.  The 
estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each 
annual reporting period, with the effect of any changes recognised on a prospective basis. 
Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same 
basis as owned assets or, where shorter, the term of the relevant lease.  
The gain or loss arising on disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is 
determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset 
and is recognised in profit or loss. 
The following useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation: 

Leasehold improvements   
Plant and equipment 

10 – 15 years 
  4 – 10 years 

(k)  Leased assets 

Leases are classified as finance leases when the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the 
risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased asset to the lessee. All other leases are 
classified as operating leases. 
Group as lessor 
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the 
relevant  lease.  However,  contingent  rentals  arising  under  operating  leases  are  recognised  as 
income in a manner consistent with the basis on which they are determined. 
Initial  direct  costs  incurred  in  negotiating  and  arranging  an  operating  lease  are  added  to  the 
carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  

 (l)  Employee benefits 

A  liability  is  recognised  for  benefits  accruing  to  employees  in  respect  of  wages  and  salaries, 
annual  leave,  long  service  leave,  and  sick  leave  when  it  is  probable  that  settlement  will  be 
required and they are capable of being measured reliably. 
Liabilities recognised in respect of short-term employee benefits, are measured at their nominal 
values using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement. 
Liabilities  recognised  in  respect  of  long-term  employee  benefits,  are  measured  as  the  present 
value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Consolidated group in respect of 
services provided by employees up to reporting date. 

(m)  Financial instruments issued by the Consolidated group 

Debt and equity instruments 
Debt and equity instruments are classified as either liabilities or as equity in accordance with the 
substance of the contractual arrangement. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a 
residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments 
issued  by  the  Consolidated  group  are  recorded  at  the  proceeds  received,  net  of  direct  issue 
costs.  
Financial liabilities 
Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ 
or other financial liabilities. 

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And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
2.  Significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

 (n) 

Other financial liabilities 
Other  financial  liabilities,  including  borrowings,  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value,  net  of 
transaction costs.  
Other  financial  liabilities  are  subsequently  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective 
interest method, with interest expense recognised on an effective yield basis.  
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability 
and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate 
that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial 
liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period. 

Impairment of long-lived assets excluding goodwill 
At  each  reporting  date,  the  Consolidated  group  reviews  the  carrying  amounts  of  its  assets  to 
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If 
any  such  indication  exists,  the  recoverable  amount  of  the  asset  is  estimated  in  order  to 
determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash 
flows that are independent from other assets, the Consolidated group estimates the recoverable 
amount  of  the  cash-generating  unit  to  which  the  asset  belongs.  Where  a  reasonable  and 
consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual 
cash-generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating 
units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified. 
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing 
value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-
tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the 
risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. 
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its 
carrying  amount,  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  (cash-generating  unit)  is  reduced  to  its 
recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss. 
Where  an  impairment  loss  subsequently  reverses,  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  (cash-
generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the 
extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have 
been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) 
in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss. 

(o)   Capitalisation of exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Exploration  and  evaluation  expenditures  in  relation  to  each  separate  area  of  interest  are 
recognised as an exploration and evaluation asset in the year in which they are incurred where 
the following conditions are satisfied:  
(i) the rights to tenure of the area of interest are current; and  
(ii) at least one of the following conditions is also met:  

(a) 

(b) 

the  exploration  and  evaluation  expenditures  are  expected  to  be  recouped  through 
successful development and exploration of the area of interest, or alternatively, by its 
sale; or  
exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not, at the reporting 
date,  reached  a  stage  which  permits  a  reasonable  assessment  of  the  existence  or 
otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and significant operations 
in, or in relation to, the area of interest are continuing.  

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

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And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
2.  Significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment when facts and circumstances 
suggest  that  the  carrying  amount  of  an  exploration  and  evaluation  asset  may  exceed  its 
recoverable  amount.  The  recoverable  amount  of  the  exploration  and  evaluation  asset  (or  the 
cash-generating unit(s) to which it has been allocated, being no larger than the relevant area of 
interest)  is  estimated  to  determine  the  extent  of  the  impairment  loss  (if  any).  Where  an 
impairment  loss  subsequently  reverses,  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  is  increased  to  the 
revised  estimate  of  its  recoverable  amount,  but  only  to  the  extent  that  the  increased  carrying 
amount  does  not  exceed  the  carrying  amount  that  would  have  been  determined  had  no 
impairment loss been recognised for the asset in previous years.  
Where  a  decision  is  made  to  proceed  with  development  in  respect  of  a  particular  area  of 
interest, the relevant exploration and evaluation asset is tested for impairment and the balance 
is then reclassified to development.  

(p)  Provisions 

Provisions  are  recognised  when  the  Consolidated  group  has  a  present  obligation  (legal  or 
constructive)  as  a  result  of  a  past  event,  it  is  probable  that  the  Consolidated  group  will  be 
required  to  settle  the  obligation,  and  a  reliable  estimate  can  be  made  of  the  amount  of  the 
obligation. 
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle 
the  present  obligation  at  reporting  date,  taking  into  account  the  risks  and  uncertainties 
surrounding  the  obligation.  Where  a  provision  is  measured  using  the  cashflows  estimated  to 
settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cashflows. 
When  some  or  all  of  the  economic  benefits  required  to  settle  a  provision  are  expected  to  be 
recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that 
reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably. 

3: Critical accounting estimates and judgments 
In  preparing  this  Financial  Report  the  Consolidated  group  has  been  required  to  make  certain 
estimates and assumptions concerning future occurrences.  There is an inherent risk that the resulting 
accounting estimates will not equate exactly with actual events and results. 

a) 

b) 

Significant accounting judgments 
In  the  process  of  applying  the  Consolidated  group's  accounting  policies,  management  has 
made  the  following  judgments,  apart  from  those  involving  estimations,  which  have  the  most 
significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements: 
Capitalisation of exploration and evaluation expenditure 
The  Consolidated  group  has  capitalised  significant  exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure  on 
the basis either that this is expected to be recouped through future successful development or 
alternatively sale of the Areas of Interest.   If ultimately the area of interest is abandoned or is 
not  successfully  commercialised,  the  carrying  value  of  the  capitalised  exploration  and 
evaluation expenditure would be written down to its recoverable amount.   
Deferred tax assets 
The  Consolidated  group  expects  to  have  carried  forward  tax  losses  which  have  not  been 
recognised  as  deferred  tax  assets  as  it  is  not  considered  sufficiently  probable  at  this  point  in 
time,  that  these  losses  will  be  recouped  by  means  of  future  profits  taxable  in  the  relevant  
jurisdictions.   
Significant accounting estimates and assumptions 
The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates 
and assumptions of future events. The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant 
risk  of  causing  a  material  adjustment  to  the  carrying  amounts  of  certain  assets  and  liabilities 
within the next annual reporting period are: 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
3: Critical accounting estimates and judgments (cont’d) 

Impairment of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure 
The future recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is dependent on 
a  number  of  factors,  including  whether  the  Consolidated  group  decides  to  exploit  the  related 
lease  itself  or,  if  not,  whether  it  successfully  recovers  the  related  exploration  and  evaluation 
asset through sale.  
Factors that could impact the future recoverability include the level of reserves and resources, 
future technological changes, costs of drilling and production, production rates, future legal and 
political  changes,  (including  obtaining  the  right  to  mine  and  changes  to  environmental 
restoration obligations) and changes to commodity prices.  
As  at  31  December  2010,  the  carrying  value  of  capitalised  exploration  expenditure  is 
$42,149,145 (2009: $37,129,405) refer to note 12. 

Legal claims 
A contingent liability has been disclosed, refer to note 22, relating to an estimate of the liability 
that  will  be  incurred  by  the  Consolidated  group  in  defending writs,  issued  to  the Company  by 
Westrip  Holdings  Limited  and  Rimbal  Pty  Limited.  The  liability  is  based  on  an  estimation  by 
directors after obtaining legal opinions. 

4: Segment information 
AASB8 requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports about 
components of the entity that are regularly reviewed by the managing director (chief operating 
decision maker) in order to allocate resources to The segment and assess performance.   

The Consolidated group undertakes mineral exploration and evaluation in Greenland, associated 
wholly with the Kvanefjeld project. 

Given the Consolidated group has one reporting segment, operating results and financial information 
are not separately disclosed in this note. 

5: Revenue 

Interest - Bank deposits 
Operating lease revenue - Sub lease 
Other revenue 

12 Month 
period ended 
31 Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

6 Month 
period ended 
31 Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

320  
136  
261 

717 

      208 
           74 
         106 

388

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Notes to the accounts 

6: Loss for the period before tax 

Loss for the period has been arrived at  

after charging the following items 

(a)  Gains and losses 

Gain on disposal of investments 
Loss on disposal of leasehold assets 
Changes in fair value of held for trading assets 
Loss on foreign currency exchange 

(b)   Other expenses 
Legal costs 
Marketing & PR consulting 

Occupancy expenses 

Accounting expenses 
Consulting expenses 
Depreciation expense 
Insurance 
Operating lease rental expenses 
Stock exchange fees 

Travel expenses 
Payroll tax 
Other expenses 

Directors’ fees and salary expense 
Directors’ share based payments 

Employee benefits 

Employee share based payments 

7: Income tax  

(a)  Tax expense 

Current tax 
Deferred tax 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

12 Month 
period ended 
31 Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

6 Month 
period ended 
31 Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

93 
- 
378 
(267) 

(1,111) 
(630) 

(235) 

(196) 
(337) 
(127) 
(99) 
(136) 
(83) 

(717) 
(1,198) 
(645) 

(1,031) 
- 

(1,031) 

(1,825) 

- 

(1,825) 

-
(31)
58
(22)

(1,574)
(262)

(134)

-
(21)
(47)
(24)
(74)
(32)

(332)
-
(316)

(433)
(156)

(589)

(162)

(649)

(811)

12 Month 
period ended 
31 Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

6 Month 
period ended 
31 Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

 - 
 - 
 - 

- 

-
-
-

-

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Notes to the accounts 
7: Income tax (cont’d) 

(b) 

the prima facie income tax expense on  
pre-tax accounting profit from operations reconciles to the 
income tax expenses in the financial statements as follows; 
Loss for period 
Prima facie tax benefit on loss at 30% 
add: 
Tax effect of: 
  other non-allowable items 
  provisions and accruals 
  accrued income 
  revenue loss not recognised 

Less: 
Tax effect of: 
  Exploration, evaluation and  development expenditure 
  provisions and accruals 
  capital expenditure write off 
  Other deductions 

Income tax expense 

The following deferred tax balances have not been 
recognised: 
Deferred tax assets: 
at 30% 
Carry forward revenue losses 
Capital raising costs 

Less: offset against deferred tax liability 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

12 Month 
period ended 
31 Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

6 Month 
period ended 
31 Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

(7,164) 
(2,149) 

(3,823)
(1,147)

391 
530 
12 
3,704 

4,637 

(1,946) 
(173) 
(247) 
(122) 
(2,488) 

- 

12,396 
345 
12,741 
(7,060) 
5,681 

529
129
12
2,191

2,861

(1,290)
(175)
(237)
(12)
(1,714)

-

8,692
458
9,150
(5,102)
4,048

The tax benefits of the above deferred tax assets will only be obtained if; 

a)  The Consolidated group derives future assessable income of a nature and amount sufficient 

to enable the benefits to be utilized, 

b)  The Consolidated group continues to comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by 

law, and 

c)  No change in income tax legislation adversely affects the consolidated group’s ability to utilise 

the benefits. 

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Notes to the accounts 

7: Income tax (cont’d) 

Deferred tax liabilities: 
at 30% 
Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure 
Accrued income 

less offset against deferred tax assets  

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

 Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

 Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

7,048 
12 
7,060 
(7,060) 
- 

5,090
12
5,102
(5,102)
-

The above deferred tax liabilities have been offset against the deferred tax assets, noted above.  

8: Cash and equivalents 

Cash at bank 
Cash on deposit 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

744 
10,843 
11,587 

           2 
      7,612
     7,614 

The Consolidated group’s financial risk management objectives and policies are discussed further at 
note 27. 

9: Trade and other receivables 

(a) Current 
Trade debtors (i) 
Accrued interest 
Research and development rebate 
GST refundable 
Funds held in trust (ii) 

 Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

 Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

54 
26 
- 
86 
30 
196 

           92 
           41 
700
        97 
     1,040 
     1,971 

(i) 

(ii) 

Trade debtors and sundry debtors are non-interest bearing, unsecured and generally on 
30 day terms. As at 31 December 2010 and 31 December 2009 no amounts were past 
due but not impaired.  Additionally there was no allowance for doubtful debts at either 31 
December 2010 or 31 December 2009. 
Funds  held  in  trust  consist  of  $30,441  (2009:  $40,826)  being  held  by  the  Consolidated 
group’s  London  based  lawyers  as  a  retainer  in  relation  to  funding  the  minority 
shareholders of Westrip Holdings Limited in their dispute with the major shareholders. A 
deposit  of  $1,000,000  was  also  held  in  trust  by  Gravner  Limited  at  31  December  2009.  
The money is being held as a deposit whilst Gravner Limited negotiated on behalf of the 
Company for the purchase of the 4%.  These funds were repaid to the Company during 
the current financial year.  

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Notes to the accounts 

10: Other assets 

Deposit bonds 
Prepayments 
Funds held in trust for un-issued shares (i) 
Investments carried at fair value: 
Shares in listed companies 
Changes in fair value (ii) 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

159 
365 
146 

400 
294 
1,364 

111
188
-

300
(84)
515

(i) 

(ii) 

Funds held in trust, relate to funds received for the issue of shares through the exercise 
of options where the shares were not issued at 31 December 2010.  
Movement  in  market  value  is  based  on  the  closing  price  on  the  Australian  Securities 
Exchange, of the shares held on the reporting date. 

11: Property, plant and equipment 

Plant and Equipment (cost) 
Accumulated depreciation 

Leasehold improvements (cost) 
Accumulated depreciation 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

877 
(349) 

65 
(11) 
582 

637
(228)

57
(5)
460

(a)  Movements in the carrying amounts 

Movement  in  the  carrying  values  for  each  class  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  between  the 
beginning and the end of the period. 

Plant and Equipment 
Carrying value at beginning of period 
Acquisitions 
Depreciation expense 
Carrying value at end of period 

Leasehold improvements 
Carrying value at beginning of period 
Acquisitions 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Carrying value at end of period 

Total property, plant and equipment carrying value at end of 
period 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

408 
242 
(122) 
528 

52 
7 
- 
(5) 
54 

582 

425
27
(44)
408

81
5
(31)
(3)
52

460

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Notes to the accounts 

12: Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Balance at beginning of period 
Exploration and/or evaluation phase in  
current period: 
Capitalised expenses (i) 

Less: 
Effects of currency translation 
Government grant 
Balance at end of period 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

37,129 

33,694

6,482 
43,611 

(1,462) 
- 
42,149 

4,135
37,829

-
(700)
37,129

(i)  On the 31 July 2007, Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited acquired a 61% interest in the 
Kvanefjeld Project.  As part of the acquisition, the Company entered into an un-incorporated 
joint venture with Westrip Holdings Limited (Westrip), a UK based company to carry out the 
exploration and evaluation of Kvanefjeld.  The Consolidated Entity holds a 61% interest in the 
joint  venture  with  Westrip  holding  the  balance.    Under  the  initial  acquisition  agreement, 
Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited, for the first 2 years from the date of acquisition was 
required to fully fund the exploration and evaluation expenditure, while maintaining the 61%-
39%  holding  interest.  From  17  August  2009  both  joint  venture  parties  are  required  to 
contribute to the exploration expenditure, in proportion to their respective interests in the joint 
venture.    To  date  Greenland  Minerals  Energy  Limited  has  continued  to  fully  fund  the 
exploration  expenditure  and  the  Company  has  not  to  date  made  a  claim  against  Westrip 
Holdings Limited for its share of the exploration expenditure post 17 August 2009. 

(ii) 

(iii) 

The  recoverability  of  the  Consolidated  group’s  carrying  value  of  the  capitalized  exploration 
and  evaluation  expenditure  relating  to  the  Kvanefjeld  Project  is  subject  to  the  successful 
development and exploitation of the exploration property.  The Consolidated Entity will carry 
out a definitive feasibility study including among other areas, environmental and social impact 
studies, with the intention of applying for the right to mine.  Alternatively recoverability could 
result from the sale of the tenement at an amount at least equal to the carrying amount.   

The  Greenland  Government  currently  has  a zero  tolerance approach  to  the  exploration and 
exploitation  of  uranium.    In  September  2010,  the  Greenland  government  announced  an 
amendment to the Standard Terms for Exploration Licenses in Greenland.  This amendment 
allowed, upon application the inclusion of radioactive elements as exploitable minerals, for the 
purpose of thorough evaluation and reporting. The Consolidated group has successfully made 
an  application  and  received  approval  from  the  Greenland  government  to  fully  evaluate  the 
Kvanefjeld  multi  element  project,  inclusive  of  radioactive  elements.    This  will  enable  the 
inclusion of these elements in the planned definitive feasibility studies. 
in 
The  Consolidated  group  and 
consultations with stakeholders, regarding the social and environmental aspects of the project 
and  potential  further  changes  to  the  Greenland  Government’s  uranium  policy.    Based  on 
these  facts,  as  well  as  the  continued  approval  of  the  Consolidated  group’s  exploration 
program,  the  Consolidated  Entity  has  a  positive  outlook  regarding  its  ability  to  successfully 
develop  the  project,  as  a  multi  element  project  including  uranium.    The  Consolidated  group 
will  continue  to  explore  and  evaluate  the  project,  with  the  view  of  moving  to  development, 
subject to approval to mine uranium.  This will be done in a manner that is in accord with both 
Greenland Government and local community expectations.   

the  Greenland  Government  are  currently 

involved 

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Notes to the accounts 

13: Trade and other payables 

Accrued expenses (i) 
Trade creditors (ii) 
Sundry creditors (ii) 
Funds held in trust (iii) 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

287 
969 
74 
146 
1,476 

389
277
30
-
696

(i) 

(ii) 

(iii) 

(iv) 

Accrued expenses related to services and goods provided to the Consolidated group prior 
to  the  period  end,  but  the  Consolidated  group  was  not  charged  or  invoiced  for  these 
goods  and  services  by  the  supplier  at  period  end.    The  amounts  are  generally  payable 
and paid within 30 Days and are non-interest bearing. 
Trade and sundry creditors are non-interest bearing with the exception of amounts owed 
on corporate credit cards and after 30 days interest is charged at rates ranging between 
15% and 18%.  All trade and sundry creditors are generally payable on terms of 30 days. 
Funds held in trust, relate to funds received for the issue of shares from the exercise of 
options where the shares had not been issued at 31 December 2010.  
The financial risk related to trade and other payables is managed by ensuring sufficient at 
call cash balances are maintained by the Consolidated group to enable the settlement in 
full of all amounts as and when they become due for payment. 

14: Provisions 

Provision for annual leave 
Provision for payroll tax (i) 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

201 
1,421 
1,622 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

79
-
79

(i) 

The  Company  has  previously  disclosed  a  contingent  liability  for  payroll  tax  of  $1,500,000.  
This contingent liability related to a potential payroll tax liability on options issued to directors 
in  2007.    Based  on  the  outcome  of  a review  of  this  matter  by  the  West  Australian  Office  of 
State Revenue (“OSR”), the Company has considered it appropriate to record $1,355,900 as 
a  provision  for  payroll  tax  payable.    A  provision  for  pay-roll  tax  for  the  year  ended  31 
December 2010, was also recorded. 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 

15: Issued capital 
Changes  to  the  then  Corporations  Law  abolished  the  authorised  capital  and  par  value  concept  in 
relation to share capital from 1 July 1998. Therefore, the consolidated group does not have a limited 
amount of authorised capital and issued shares do not have a par value.  

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

Balance brought forward 
Issue of ordinary shares through capital 
raisings 
Issue of ordinary shares for equity based 
payments (refer to note 26) 
Issue of ordinary shares as a result of 
exercised options: 
$0.10 exercise price options 
$0.20 exercise price options 
$0.50 exercise price options 
Less costs associated with shares issues 
Balance at end of financial period 

16: Reserves 

a) Option reserve 
Balance brought forward 
Issue of options to directors (i) 
Issue of options to senior management (i) 
Issue of options to staff (i) 
Options exercised – transferred to share capital: 
$0.10 exercise price options 
$0.20 exercise price options 
$0.50 exercise price options 
Balance at end of financial period 

(i) Refer to note 26 

Dec 2010 

Dec 2009 

No 
' 000 
226,826

$' 000 
103,685  

No 
' 000 
218,509 

17,647

6,000  

4,000 

800

272  

388 

750
42,349
300
-
288,672

266  
44,030  
199  

(698)
153,754  

- 
3,929 
- 
- 
226,826 

$' 000 

98,519

903

97

-
4,166
-
-
103,685

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

153,958 
- 
- 
- 

(191) 
(35,561) 
(49) 
118,157 

156,532
156 
144
506

-
(3,380)
-
153,958 

The option reserve arises from the grant of share options to executives, employees and consultants. 
Amounts  are  transferred  out  of  the  reserve  and  into  issued  capital  when  the  options  are  exercised. 
Further information about share-based payments to directors and senior management is made in note 
26 to the financial statements. 

b) Foreign currency translation reserve   
Balance brought forward 
Current period adjustment from currency translation of foreign 
controlled entities  
Balance at end of period 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

(1) 

(755)  
(756) 

6

(7) 
(1)

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 

16: Reserves (cont’d) 
The  foreign  currency  translation  reserve  records  the  foreign  currency  differences  arising  from  the 
translation  of  the  foreign  subsidiary’s  accounts  from  Danish  Kroner,  the  functional  currency  of 
Greenland Minerals and Energy (Trading) A/S, to Australian dollars. 

c) Total reserves 
Option reserve 
Foreign currency translation reserve 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

118,157 
(756) 
  117,401  

153,958 
             (1)
   153,957

17: Dividends 
No dividends have been proposed or paid during the period or comparative period. 

18: Accumulated losses 

Balance at beginning of financial period 
Loss attributable to members of parent entity 
Related income tax 
Balance at end of financial period 

19:  Earnings per share  

Basic loss per share 
From continuing operations 
Diluted loss per share 
From continuing operations 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 
   (210,684)  
      (6,392)  
-  
   (217,076)  

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 
   (206,976) 
      (3,708) 
-
   (210,684) 

Dec 
2010 
Cents  
Per share 

Dec 
2009 
Cents  
Per share 

2.60 

2.60 

1.70

1.70

Basic and diluted loss per share 
The loss and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of the basic and 
diluted loss per share are as follows; 

Loss for period ($) 
Weighted average number of shares used 
in the calculation of basic and diluted loss 
per share (Number) 

Dec 
2010 
6,391,904 

Dec 
2009 
3,708,455

244,602,938 

223,636,945

(i) 

There  were  136,442,341  potential  ordinary  shares  on  issue  at  31  December  2010  (31 
December 2009:  178,341,887)  that  are  not  dilutive and  are  therefore excluded  from  the 
weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares  and  potential  ordinary  shares  used  in  the 
calculation of diluted earnings per share.  

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Notes to the accounts 

20: Non-controlling interest 

Balance brought forward  
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest 
for the period  
Currency translation movement attributable 
to non-controlling interest 
Additional equity attributable to non-
controlling interest 
Non-controlling interest at the end of 
financial period 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Greenland Minerals and 
Energy (trading) A/S 
Dec 
Dec 
2009 
2010 

(44) 

(772) 

(483) 

- 

(1,299) 

28

(115)

-

43

(44)

21:  Commitments for expenditure 
Exploration  commitments:  The  consolidated  group  has  one  exploration  license  for  which  it  has 
exploration  commitments.  EL  2010/02  is  located  in  Greenland.  The  tenement  expenditure  incurred 
during  the  year  ended  31  December  2010  was  in  excess  of  the  minimum  expenditure  required  to 
maintain the tenement in good standing.  The excess expenditure can be carried forward for 5 years.  
The  amount  carried  forward  will  be  more  than  sufficient  to  meet  the  minimum  expenditure 
requirements over this period. 

Tenement commitments 
Not longer than 1 year 
Longer than 1 year but not longer than 5 years 
Longer than 5 years 

Operating leases (i) 
Not longer than 1 year 
Longer than 1 year but not longer than 5 years 
Longer than 5 years 

Other contractual obligations (ii) 
Not longer than 1 year 
Longer than 1 year but not longer than 5 years 
Longer than 5 years 

Dec 
2010 

Dec 
2009 

500 
 - 

500 

210 
420 
-  

630 

240 
640 
-  

880 

500
-

500

121
490
-

611 

240
880
-

1,120

(i) 

(ii) 

The only commitments for operating leases are lease rentals on the Consolidated group’s 
Perth  head  office  premises.  The  current  lease  expires  on  the  14  February  2014,  and  is 
non-cancelable,  with  a  3  year  renewal  option.    No  liabilities  have  been  recognised  in 
relation to operating leases at 31 December 2010 or 31 December 2009. 
Relates  to  ongoing  contractual  obligations  with  Gravner  Limited  for  corporate  advisory 
services. 

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Notes to the accounts 

22:  Contingent liabilities  

Pay-roll tax (i) 
Legal related costs (ii) 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

- 
1,200 
 1,200 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

1,500
 500
 2,000

(i) 

The Company has previously disclosed a contingent liability for payroll tax of $1,500,000.  
This  contingent  liability  related  to  a  potential  payroll  tax  liability  on  options  issued  to 
directors in 2007.  Based on the outcome of a review of this matter by the West Australian 
Office  of  State  Revenue  (“OSR”),  the  Company  has  considered  it  appropriate  to  record 
$1,355,900 as a provision for payroll tax payable.   

(ii) 

Costs  associated  with  defending  writs  served  on  the  Company  by  Westrip  Holdings 
Limited (‘Westrip’) and Rimbal Pty Ltd (‘Rimbal’).  The contingent liability is based on an 
estimate by directors after obtaining legal opinions.  

23:  Notes to the statement of cash flows  
Reconciliation of loss for the period to net cash flows from operating activities. 

Loss for the period 
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of non-current 
assets 
(Gain) loss on revaluation of fair value through  
profit and loss of financial assets 
Depreciation 
Equity-settled share-based payments 
Interest income received and receivable 
(Increase)/decrease in assets  
Trade and other receivables  

Increase (decrease) in liabilities 
trade and other payables 
in provisions 
Net cash used in operating activities 

12 Month 
period 
ended 31 
Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

6 month 
Period 
ended 31 
Dec 
2009
$' 000

(7,164) 

(3,823)

(93) 

(378) 
127 
- 
(320) 

53 

31

(58)
47
805
(208)

10

572 
1,543 
(5,660) 

(382)
42
(3,536)

The Consolidated group has not entered into any other non-cash financing or investing activities. 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 

24:  Jointly controlled operations  
The Group is a venturer in the following jointly controlled operations: 

Name of venture 
Kvanefjeld Project (i) 

Principal activity 
Mineral exploration and evaluation

Total interest 

Dec 
2010 
% 
61 

Dec 
2009 
% 
61

The joint venture is an un-incorporated joint venture between the Consolidated group and Westrip 
Holdings Limited as described in Note 12. 

(i) 

(ii) 

There  are  no  assets  employed  separately  in  the  joint  venture  or  capital  commitments 
separate from the commitments brought to account by the Consolidated group. 
There are no contingent liabilities in relation to the joint venture.  

25:  Subsidiaries 

Name of subsidiary 
Chahood Capital Limited
Greenland Minerals and Energy (Trading) A/S

26: Share based payments 

Country  
of incorporation 
Isle of Man
Greenland

Ownership interest 
Dec 
Dec 
2009 
2010 
% 
% 
100
100 
61
61 

(a)The issue of shares for share based payments 
The  Consolidated  group  issued  800,000  shares  with  an  issue  price  of  $0.34  during  the  year  as  a 
share-based payment.  During the prior period, the Consolidated group issued 388,000 with an issue 
price  of  $0.25,  as  a  share  based  payment.  These  shares  were  issued  in  lieu  of  capital  raising  fees 
brought to account against the relevant issued capital. 

Date 

20/12/2010 
17/12/2010 

Number 
800,000
388,000

Issue Price 

$0.34
$0.25

Value 
$272,000 
$97,000 

There were no share based payment arrangements made, to directors, senior management, staff and 
corporate advisors during the current reporting period.   

The  following  share-based  payment  arrangements,  were  entered  into  in  the  comparative  reporting 
period: 

Series 

No 

Grant 
Date 

Expiry 
Date 

Exercise 
Price 

Value @ 
grant Date 
 $  

Dec 2009 
15(i) 

16(i) 

17(i) 

18(i) 

2,250,000 

20/08/2009

30/06/2001

2,250,000 

20/08/2009

30/06/2011

500,000 

10/11/2009

30/06/2011

500,000 

10/11/2009

30/06/2011

$0.50

$1.00

$1.00

$1.50

387,266 

261,755 

88,442 

67,987 

(i) 

Vested on issue with no additional vesting criteria. 

Options were priced using the Black Scholes model. The expected life of the option is based on the 
time between grant date of the option and the option expiry date.  The expected volatility is based on 
the share price volatility over a historical period commensurate to the life of the option concerned. 

The  weighted  average  fair  value  of  the  share  options  granted  during  the  comparative  period  was 
$0.15. 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
26: Share based payments (cont) 

Input into 
model 

Series 
15 

Series 
16 

Series 
17 

Series
18

Grant 
date 
share 
price 

Exercise 
Price 
Expected 
volatility 
Option life 
(years) 
Dividend 
yield 
Risk free 
rate 

$0.35 

$0.35 

$0.46 

$0.46

$0.50 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$1.50

109% 

109% 

117% 

117%

1.86 

1.86 

1.64 

1.64

- 

- 

- 

-

4.42%  4.42%  4.68%  4.68%

Series 15 & 16 
Staff incentive options issued in varying numbers to staff and senior management, consisting in total 
2,250,000  options  with  an  exercise  price  of  $0.50  and  2,250,000  with  an  exercise  price  of  $1.00. 
There are no further vesting conditions attached to these options. (refer below) 

Series 17 & 18 
Director  options  issued  to  Mr  A  Ho,  500,000  options  with  an  exercise  price  of  $1.00  and  500,000 
options  with  an  exercise  price  of  $1.50.  There  are  no  further  vesting  conditions  attached  to  these 
options. 

The following options issued to directors and management, were exercised during the financial year 
ended 31 December 2010: 

M Mason 
S Bunn 

Date 
28/01/2010
25/11/2010

Number 
Exercised

Exercise 
Price 

Share price @ 
exercise date

400,000
750,000

$0.20 
$0.10 

$0.70  

$0.945

No  options  issued  to  directors  and  senior  management  were  exercised  during  the  financial  period 
ended 31 December 2009. 

Employee share option plan 
Greenland Minerals and Energy limited operates an ownership-based scheme for senior management 
and  employees  of  the  Consolidated  group.      In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  plan,  as 
approved  by  shareholders  at  the  general  meeting  on  the  25  June  2009,  eligible  employees  can  be 
offered participation in the plan, at the discretion of the Board.  The Board’s discretion will be based 
on the consideration of, among other things, the seniority of the person, the length of service of the 
eligible employee with the Consolidated group and the potential contribution of the eligible employee 
to the growth of the Consolidated group.   

On exercise, each employee share option converts into one ordinary share of Greenland Minerals and 
Energy limited.  No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option.  The options 
carry neither rights to dividends nor voting rights.  There are no additional vesting conditions attached 
to the options and the options may be exercised at any time up to the date of expiry.   

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
26: Share based payments (cont’d) 

Options granted under the employee share option plan 

Option 
Series 

Grant date 

Number 

15 
16 

20/08/2009 
20/08/2009 

2,250,000
2,250,000

Expiry date 
30/06/2011
30/06/2011

Grant Date 
fair value 

387,267 
261,756 

Vesting date 
20/08/2009
20/08/2009

(i) 

(ii) 

500,000 of the series 15 options and 500,000 of the series 16 options were granted to 
senior management, the balance of both series was granted to other employees. 
The  options  fully  vest  on  the  grant  date  and  have  no  additional  vesting  conditions 
attached  

(v) 

(iii) 

(iv) 

(i) 
(ii) 

Terms under which the options are issued are as follows: 
Each Option entitles the holder to one Share 
Until  the  Options  are  vested,  the  Options  will  be  unlisted  and  will  not  be  transferable 
except with the approval of the Board.  Once the Options are vested, the Company will 
apply to have the Options listed and the Options will be freely transferable. 
The Company will provide to each Options holder a notice that is to be completed when 
exercising the Options (Notice of Exercise).  Subject to these terms, the Options may be 
exercised wholly or in part by completing the Notice of Exercise and delivering it together 
with payment to the secretary of the consolidated group to be received any time prior to 
the Expiry Date.  The consolidated group will process all relevant documents received at 
the end of every calendar month. 
Upon the exercise of an Option and receipt of all relevant documents and payment, the 
holder in accordance with paragraph (i) will be allotted and issued a Share ranking pari 
passu with the then issued Shares.  
There  will  be  no  participating  rights  or  entitlements  inherent  in  the  Options  and  the 
holders will not be entitled to participate in new issues of capital which may be offered to 
Shareholders  during  the  currency  of  the  Options.    However,  the  consolidated  group  will 
ensure  that  for  the  purposes  of  determining  entitlements  to  any  such  issue,  the  record 
date will be at least 7 business days after the issue is announced.  This will give Option 
holders  the  opportunity  (where  available)  to  exercise  their  Options  prior  to  the  date  for 
determining entitlements to participate in any such issue.  
If there is a bonus issue (Bonus Issue) to Shareholders, the number of Shares over which 
an  Option  is  exercisable  will  be  increased  by  the  number  of  Shares  which  the  holder 
would  have  received  if  the  Option  had  been  exercised  before  the  record  date  for  the 
Bonus  Issue  (Bonus  Shares).    The  Bonus  Shares  must  be  paid  up  by  the  consolidated 
group out of profits or reserves (as the case may be) in the same manner as was applied 
in the Bonus Issue, and upon issue will rank equally in all respects with the other Shares 
on issue as at the date of issue of the Bonus Shares. 
In  the  event  of  any  reconstruction  (including  consolidation,  sub-division,  reduction  or 
return)  of  the  issued  capital  of  the  Company  prior  to  the  Expiry  Date,  all  rights  of  an 
Option holder are to be changed in a manner consistent with the Listing Rules. 
In the event that the Company makes a pro rata issue of securities, the exercise price of 
the Options will be adjusted in accordance with the formula set out in Listing Rule 6.22.2. 

(viii) 

(vii) 

(vi) 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
26: Share based payments (cont) 

The following reconciles the outstanding share options granted at the beginning and end of the 
financial period. 

Dec 2010 

Dec 2009 

Balance at beginning of the financial 
period 
Granted during financial period 
Forfeited during the financial period 
Exercised during the financial period 
Expired during the financial period 
Exercisable at the end of the financial 
period 

Weighted 
average 
exercise  
price 

  Number of 

options 

Weighted
average 
exercise 
price 

0.25   178,270,890 
5,500,000 
- 
(3,929,003) 
- 

-
-
(0.20)
-

0.22
0.84
-
(0.20)
-

Number of 
options 

179,841,887
-
-
(43,399,546)
-

136,442,341

0.27   179,841,887 

0.25

The average share price during the current period was $0.92 (2009: $0.49). 

The share options outstanding at the end of the financial period had a weighted average exercise 
price of $0.27(December 2009: $0.25), and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 181 days 
(December 2009: 548 days).   

27:  Financial instruments 

(a)  Capital risk management 
The Consolidated group manages its capital in order to maintain sufficient funds are available for the 
Consolidated group to meet its obligations and that the Group can fund its exploration and evaluation 
activities as a going concern. 
The Consolidated group’s overall strategy remains unchanged from December 2009. 
The capital structure of the consolidated group consists of fully paid shares and options as disclosed 
in notes 15 and 16 respectively.  

None of the Consolidated group’s entities are subject to externally imposed capital requirements. 

(b)  Categories of financial instruments 

Financial assets 
Cash and equivalents 
Loans and receivables - current 
Fair value through profit and loss – held for trading 
Financial liabilities 
Amortised cost 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

11,587 
196 
694 

     7,614 
       1,971 
216

1,476 

       696 

 (c)  Financial risk management objectives 
The  Group’s  principal  financial  instruments  comprise  cash  and  short  term  deposits.    The  main 
purpose  of  the  financial  instruments  is  to  earn  the  maximum  amount  of  interest  at  low  risk  to  the 
Consolidated group. For the period under review, it is the Consolidated group’s policy not to trade in 
financial instruments 
The main risks arising from the Consolidated group’s financial instruments are interest rate risk, credit 
risk and liquidity risk.  The board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks and 
they are summarised below: 

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Notes to the accounts 
27:  Financial instruments (cont) 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

(i)  

(ii)  

(iii)  

(iv) 

Interest Rate Risk 
The  Consolidated  group  is  exposed  to  movements  in  market  interest  rates  on  short 
term deposits.  The policy is to monitor the interest rate yield curve out to 120 days to 
ensure a balance is maintained between the liquidity of cash assets and the interest 
rate  return.    The  Consolidated  group  does  not  have  short  or  long  term  debt,  and 
therefore this risk is minimal. 
There was no change in managing interest rate risk or the method of measuring risk 
from the prior year. 

Credit Risk 
Credit  risk  refers  to  the  risk  that  a  counter  party  will  default  on  its  contractual 
obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group.  The Group has adopted the policy 
of only dealing with credit worthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral or 
other  security  where  appropriate,  as  a  means  of  mitigating  the  risk  of  financial  loss 
from defaults. 
The  Consolidated  group  has  no  significant  credit  risk  exposure  to  any  single 
counterparty  or  any  consolidated  group  of  counterparties  having  similar 
characteristics.  The  credit  risk  on  liquid  funds  is  limited  because  the  counterparties 
are  banks  with  high  credit  –  ratings  assigned  by  international  rating  agencies.  The 
carrying  amount  of  financial  assets  recorded  in  the  financial  statements,  net  of  any 
provisions  for  losses,  represents  the  Consolidated  group’s  maximum  exposure  to 
credit risk. 
There was no change in managing credit risk  or the method of measuring risk from 
the prior year. 

Liquidity Risk  
Liquidity  risk  refers  to  maintaining  sufficient  cash  and  equivalents  to  meet  on  going 
commitments,  as  and  when  they  occur.  The  primary  source  of  liquid  funds  for  the 
Consolidated group, are funds the Consolidated group holds on deposit with varying 
maturity dates.  
The  Consolidated  group  monitors  its  cash  flow  forecast  and  actual  cash  flow  to 
ensure  that  present  and  future  commitments  are  provided  for.  As  well  as  matching 
the maturity date of funds invested with the timing of future commitments. 
There was no change in managing credit risk  or the method of measuring risk from 
the prior year. 

Foreign Currency Risk 
The  Consolidated  group’s  risk  from  movements  in  foreign  currency  exchange rates, 
relates  to  funds  transferred  by  the  Company  to  the  Greenland  subsidiary  and  the 
funds  are  held  in  Danish  Krone  (DKK).    This  risk  exposure  is  minimised  by  only 
holding  sufficient  funds  in  DKK,  to  meet  the  immediate  cash  requirements  of  the 
subsidiary.  Once funds are converted to DKK they are only used to pay expenses in 
DKK.  

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
27:  Financial instruments (cont) 

(d) Liquidity risk 
The following table details the Consolidated group’s expected maturity for its non-derivative financial 
assets.  The  tables  below  have  been  drawn  up  based  on  the  undiscounted  contractual  maturities  of 
the  financial  assets  including  interest  that  will  be  earned  on  those  assets  except  where  the 
Company/Consolidated group anticipates that the cash flow will occur in a different period.  

Weighted
Average 
Effective 
interest 
rate 

< 6 
Months 

6 – 12  
Months  

% 

$' 000 

$' 000 

3.1 
- 

3.2 
- 

7,187
196

7,383

     5,603 
1,971 

7,574 

4,400
-

4,400

2,011
     - 

2,011

1 - 5  
Years 

$' 000 

> 5 
Years 

$' 000 

Total 

$' 000 

- 

- 
- 

-  

11,587
196

11,783

            -  
7,614 
1,971

9,801

-

- 
- 

 -

Dec 2010 
Cash and equivalents 
Trade and receivables - current 

Dec 2009 
Cash and equivalents 
Trade and receivables - current 

The  following  table  details  the  Consolidated  group’s  remaining  contractual  maturity  for  its  non-
derivative financial liabilities. The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows 
of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay. The table 
includes both interest and principal cash flows.  

Weighted 
Average  
Effective  
interest 
rate 
% 

< 6 
Months 
$' 000 

6 – 12 
Months  
$' 000 

1 – 5 
Years 
$' 000 

> 5 
Years 
$' 000 

Total 
$' 000 

- 

- 

1,476

1,476

     696 

696

-

-

- 

-

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

-

-

-

1,476

1,476

696

696

Dec 2010 
Trade and other payables 

Dec 2009 
Trade and other payables 

 (e) Interest rate risk 
The Consolidated group is exposed to interest rate risk because it places funds on deposit at variable 
rates.  The risk is managed by the Consolidated group by monitoring interest rates. 
The  Consolidated  group’s  exposures  to  interest  rates  on  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  are 
detailed in the liquidity risk management section of this note. 

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And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 
27:  Financial instruments (cont) 

The Group has performed sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to interest rate risk at balance 
date.  This sensitivity analysis demonstrates the effect on the current year results and equity post tax 
which could result from a change in these risks.  In the analysis a 1% or 100 basis points movement 
has  been  applied  on  the assumption  that  interest  rates  are  unlikely  to  move  up  more  than  that  and 
less likely to fall.  This is taking into account the current interest rate levels and general state of the 
economy. 
There  has  been  no  change  in  managing  credit  risk  or  the  method  of  measuring  risk  from  the  prior 
year. 

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis 
At 31 December 2010, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the interest rate, with 
all other variables remaining constant would be as follows: 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

Dec 
209 
$' 000 

Change in profit 
Increase in interest rate by 1% (100 basis points) 

196
A 1% or 100 basis points variable has been applied to the interest rate sensitivity analysis, after giving 
consideration to the current interest rate levels and general state economy. 

95 

Fair value of financial instruments 
The carrying value of all financial instruments is the approximate fair value of the instruments.  This is 
based on the fact that all financial instruments have either a short term date of maturity or are loans to 
subsidiaries.   

The only financial assets or liabilities carried at fair value are the investments held in listed entities as 
disclosed in note 10.  The fair value of these assets is based on quoted market prices at the reporting 
date (being level 1 of the fair value hierarchy).  

28: Key management personnel compensation 
The aggregate compensation made to key management personnel of the the Consolidated group is 
set out below: 

Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Other long-term benefits 
Termination benefits 
Share-based payment

12 Months 
ended  
31 Dec 
2010 
$

1,349,795 
69,255 
- 
- 
- 
1,419,050 

6 Months 
ended  
31 Dec 
2009 
$
703,545
38,160
-
-
300,630
1,042,335

Refer to the remuneration report included in pages 18 to 25 of the Directors report for more detailed 
remuneration disclosures. 

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Notes to the accounts 

29: Key management personnel equity holdings  
Fully paid ordinary shares of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 

Balance 
at beginning of period 

Granted as 
compensation 

Received on 
exercise of options 

Net other change 
(i) 

Balance  
at  end of period 

Balance held nominally 

No. 

No. 

No. 

No. 

No. 

No. 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities 

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Dec 2010 
M Hutchinson
R McIllree 
S Cato 
J Whybrow 
A Ho 
M Mason (ii)
H Schønwandt (iii)
S Bunn 
M Guy  
J Mair 

Dec 2009 
M Hutchinson
R McIllree 
S Cato 
J Whybrow 
A Ho 
M Mason 
H Schønwandt
S Bunn 
M Guy  
J Mair 

-
3,331,095
920,100
900,100
250,000
610,000
1,500,000
-
200,000
260,000

-
3,231,095
920,100
900,100
200,000
610,000
1,500,000
-
200,000
260,000

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
400,000
-
750,000
-
-

-

(60,000) (iv)
-
(400,000) (iv)
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
100,000
-
-
50,000
-
-
-
-
-

-
3,331,095
920,100
900,100
250,000
950,000
1,500,000
350,000
200,000
260,000

-
3,331,095
920,100
900,100
250,000
610,000
1,500,000
-
200,000
260,000

(i) 
(ii) 
(iii) 
(iv) 

Net other change relates to options purchased either on market through the ASX, or through third party off market transactions. 
M Mason resigned 28 September 2010. 
H Schønwandt resigned 9 March 2010. 
Shares sold on market. 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

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Notes to the accounts 

29: Key management personnel equity holdings (cont) 

Share options of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 

Balance  
at beginning of 
period 
No. 

Granted as 
compensation 
No. 

Exercised 
No. 

Net other change 
(i) 
No. 

Balance at end of 
period 
No. 

Balance vested at 
end of period 
No. 

Vested and 
exercisable 
No. 

Options vested 
during year 
No. 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities 

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Dec 2010 

M Hutchinson 

R McIllree 

S Cato 

J Whybrow 

A Ho 

M Mason (ii) 

H Schønwandt (iii) 

S Bunn 

M Guy  

J Mair 

Dec  2009 

M Hutchinson 

R McIllree 

S Cato 

J Whybrow 

A Ho 

M Mason  

H Schønwandt  

S Bunn 

M Guy  

J Mair 

4,000,000 

9,122,000 

7,400,100 

7,310,100 

1,000,000 

3,680,000 

1,000,000 

1,250,000 

100,000 

5,600,000 

4,000,000 

8,922,000 

7,400,100 

7,310,100 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,000,000 

3,680,000 

1,000,000 

750,000 

100,000 

2,600,000 

- 

- 

500,000 

- 

500,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

200,000 (iv) 

- 

- 

(400,000) 

100,000 (iv) 

- 

(750,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

200,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,500,000 

4,000,000 

9,322,000 

7,400,100 

7,310,100 

1,000,000 

3,380,000 

1,000,000 

500,000 

100,000 

5,600,000 

4,000,000 

9,122,000 

7,400,100 

7,310,100 

1,000,000 

3,680,000 

1,000,000 

1,250,000 

100,000 

5,600,000 

- 

2,522,000 

800,100 

710,100 

1,000,000 

3,380,000 

1,000,000 

500,000 

100,000 

5,600,000 

- 

2,522,000 

800,100 

710,100 

1,000,000 

3,680,000 

1,000,000 

1,250,000 

100,000 

5,600,000 

- 

2,522,000 

800,100 

710,100 

1,000,000 

3,380,000 

1,000,000 

500,000 

100,000 

5,600,000 

- 

2,522,000 

800,100 

710,100 

1,000,000 

3,680,000 

1,000,000 

1,250,000 

100,000 

5,600,000 

(i) 
(ii) 
(iii) 
(iv) 

Net other change relates to options purchased either on market through the ASX, or through third party off market transactions. 
M Mason resigned 28 September 2010. 
H Schønwandt resigned 9 March 2010. 
Options acquired on market by Roderick McIllree and Malcolm Mason. 

All share options issued to key management personnel were made in accordance with the provisions of the employee share option plan.  
Further details of the share option plan and of options granted during the current and prior period are contained in note 26. 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,000,000 

3,000,000 

1,000,000 

500,000 

- 

500,000 

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Notes to the accounts 

30: Transactions with related parties 

Simon  Cato  is  a  Non-executive  Director  and  Chairman  of  Advanced  Share  Registry  Limited.  
Advanced Share Registry Limited provides share registry services to Greenland Minerals and Energy 
Limited.  These services are supplied on normal commercial terms and Mr Cato does not receive any 
remuneration from Advanced Share Registry Limited based on the supply of share registry services to 
the Consolidated group. For the year ended 31 December 2010 $38,516 was paid to Advance Share 
Registry Limited for services provided (Dec 2009: $22,798).   

Shaun  Bunn and  Associates  Pty  Ltd  is  a  company of  which Mr Shaun  Bunn is  a director, was  paid 
consultancy fees of $337,500 during the current period (Dec 2009: $180,000).  This amount has been 
disclosed in the details of remuneration paid to Mr Bunn. 

In  addition  Shaun  Bunn  is  a  director  MGMT  Group  Pty  Ltd,  a  company  that  provided  management 
consultancy services to Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited.  These services were not related to 
Mr Bunn’s role as Chief Operating Officer or any other services provided by Mr Bunn.  For the year 
ended 31 December 2010 MGMT Group Pty Ltd was paid $91,049 for services provided (2009: Nil)   

Pro Count Pty Ltd is a company of which Mr Miles Guy is a director, was paid or entitled to be paid 
fees  for  the  provision  of  services  by  Mr  Guy  as  Chief  Financial  Officer  (CFO)  and  other  fees  of 
$125,200  during  reporting  period  (Dec  2009:  $63,720).    Of  this  amount  $98,100  (2009:  $30,679) 
relates  to  services  provided  to  the  Consolidated  group  by  Mr  Guy  as  CFO.    The  balance  of  the 
amount paid to Pro Count Pty Ltd relates to other accounting services provided to the Consolidated 
group by staff of Pro Count Pty Ltd. 

Missoni  Investments  Pty  Ltd,  a  company  of  which  Mr  Malcolm  Mason  is  a  director,  was  paid  or 
entitled to be paid directors and other fees of during the year ended 31 December 2010 of $46,846  
(Dec 2009: $37,979).  Of this amount, $43,333 related to payments to Mr Mason for services provided 
by  Mr  Mason  to  the  Consolidated  group  and  this  amount  has  been  disclosed  in  the  details  of 
remuneration  paid  to  Mr  Mason.    The  balance  of  the  amount  paid  to  Missoni  Investments  Pty  Ltd, 
relates to the payment of rent, charged by Missoni Investments Pty Ltd on storage facilities, provided 
by the company. 

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Notes to the accounts 

31: Parent Company information 

Financial position 
Total Current Assets 
Total Non-Current Assets 
Total Assets 

Total Current Liabilities 
Total Liabilities 
Net Assets 

Equity 
Issued Capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated Losses 
Total Equity 

Financial Performance 

Loss for the year 
Total comprehensive income 

Contingent liabilities 

Pay-roll tax (i) 
Legal related costs (ii) 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Dec
2010
$' 000 

Parent 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

          13,028  
          46,094  
          59,122  

              9,898 
            38,027 
            47,925 

            2,523  
            2,523  
          56,599  

                 759 
                 759 
            47,166 

        153,754  
        118,157  
        (215,313)  
          56,598  

          103,685 
          153,958 
            (210,477) 
            47,166 

        (4,836)  
        (4,836)  

         (3,999) 
         (3,999) 

Dec 
2010 
$' 000 

- 
1,200 
 1,200 

Dec 
2009 
$' 000 

1,500
 500
 2,000

(i) 

The Company has previously disclosed a contingent liability for payroll tax of $1,500,000.  
This  contingent  liability  related  to  a  potential  payroll  tax  liability  on  options  issued  to 
directors in 2007.  Based on the outcome of a review of this matter by the West Australian 
Office  of  State  Revenue  (“OSR”),  the  Company  has  considered  it  appropriate  to  record 
$1,355,900 as a provision for payroll tax payable.   

(ii) 

Costs  associated  with  defending  writs  served  on  the  Company  by  Westrip  Holdings 
Limited (‘Westrip’) and Rimbal Pty Ltd (‘Rimbal’).  The contingent liability is based on an 
estimate by directors after obtaining legal opinions.  

Guarantees 
In  addition  Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  Limited  has  guaranteed  the  provision  of  funding  and 
support to the Company’s 61% held subsidiary, Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited.  This funding 
forms part of the Consolidated group’s approved budgeted expenditure. 

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Notes to the accounts 

32:  Remuneration of auditors 

Auditor of the parent entity 
Audit or review of the financial report 
Preparation of the tax return  
Other non-audit services 

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Dec
2010 
$

120,374 
- 
22,220 
142,594 

Dec 
2009 
$ 

89,594  

-
-
89,594

The auditor of Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited is Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 

33: Subsequent Events 

On  the  18  February  2011,  Greenland  Minerals  and  Energy  (Trading)  A/S  (GME),  the  Company’s 
Greenland  subsidiary  was  served  a  writ  by  Westrip  Holdings  Limited  (Westrip).    In  the  writ  Westrip 
challenges the validity of decisions made at the GME Extraordinary General Meeting on 23 November 
2010, on the grounds it has allegedly been unfairly prejudiced by reason of four proposals that were 
raised by Westrip, not being supported.  The board of GME and the Company did not support these 
proposals as it was viewed they were not in the best interests of GME. 

Legal advice has been sought on this matter and based on this advice the Company is satisfied the 
claims contained in the writ are without merit.  Further more if the claims are advanced they cannot 
give  rise  to  either  serious damages claims  or  otherwise  affect  the  Company’s underlying  interest  or 
the conduct of operations in Greenland in any material way. 

Greenland Minerals and Energy (Trading) A/S will vigorously defend this vexatious writ. 

There  has  not  been  any  other  matter  or  circumstance  occurring  subsequent  to  the  financial  period 
that  has  significantly  affected,  or  may  significantly  affect,  the  operations  of  the  Consolidated  group, 
the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Consolidated group in future years.  

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Additional stock exchange information as at 15th February 2011 

Consolidated group secretary 

Miles Guy 

Registered office 
Unit 6, 100 Railway Road, Subiaco 
Western Australia, 6008

Principal administration office 
Unit 6, 100 Railway Road, Subiaco 
Western Australia, 6008

Share registry 
Advanced Share Registry Services 
110 Stirling Highway 
Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009 

Number of holders of equity securities 
Ordinary share capital 
310,937,808 fully paid ordinary shares are held by 3,382 individual shareholders. 

Options 
80,687,856 options are held by 452 individual optionholders. 
Options do not carry a right to vote. 

Substantial Shareholders 

Shareholder 
1.   Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 
2.  JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
3.  National Nominees Limited 
4.   HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
5.   Westrip Holdings Limited 

Number 

59,330,694 
48,814,021 
42,809,486 
24,544,005 
17,829,169 

Percentage
19.081%
15.699%
13.768%
7.894%
5.734%

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Additional stock exchange information as at 15th February 2011  

Distribution of holders of quoted shares 

Share Spread 

Holders 

1 – 1,000 
1,001 – 5,000 
5,001 – 10,000 
10,001 – 100,000 
100,001 and over  

396
1,240
753
859
134
3,382

Units 

276,453 
3,873,360 
6,337,569 
25,985,097 
274,465,329 
310,937,808 

Percentage 

0.089%
1.246%
2.038%
8.357%
88.270%
100%

Twenty largest holders of quoted shares 

Ordinary shareholders 
1.   Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 
2.  JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
3.  National Nominees Limited 
4.   HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
5.   Westrip Holdings Limited 
6.   Zero Nominees Pty Limited 
7.   South Asian Commodity Holdings Limited
8.   GCM Nominees Pty Limited 
9.   Roderick Claude McIllree 
10.  Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited
11.  Falfaro Investments Limited 
12.  UBS Nominees Pty Limited 
13.  Missoni Investments Pty Limited  
14.  Advanced Concepts Holdings Limited
15.  ABN AMRO Clearing Sydney Nominees Pty Limited
16.  Cameron John French 
17.  Ashabia Pty Limited
18.  Wisevest Pty Limited  
19.  Altinova Nominees Pty Limited 
20.  Urmas Aavelaid 

Fully paid ordinary shares 

Number 

59,330,694 
55,835,184 
42,809,486 
24,544,005 
17,829,169 
10,586,676 
6,200,000 
4,000,000 
3,331,095 
3,325,312 
3,000,000 
2,445,680 
2,150,000 
2,000,000 
1,802,430 
1,656,911 
1,100,000 
1,000,000 
1,000,000 
961,516 

Percentage 
19.1%
17.9%
13.8%
7.9%
5.7%
3.4%
2.0%
1.3%
1.1%
1.1%
1.0%
0.8%
0.7%
0.6%
0.6%
0.5%
0.4%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%

244,908,158 

78.8%

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Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited 
And Controlled Entities

31 December 2010 Financial Report 

Additional stock exchange information as at 15th February 2011  

Distribution of holders of quoted options 

Option Spread 

Holders 

Units 

Percentage 

1 – 1,000 
1,001 – 5,000 
5,001 – 10,000 
10,001 – 100,000 
100,001 and over  

17
90
98
174
73
452

8,859 
339,012 
889,343 
7,935,987 
71,514,655 
80,687,856 

0.011%
0.420%
1.102%
9.835%
88.631%
100%

Twenty largest holders of quoted options 

Option Holders 
1.   Citicorp Nominees Pty limited 
2.   NGAI Hung Limited
3.   Mandarin  Securities Limited 
4.   Mr John Lefroy Mair
5.   Roderick Claude McIllree 
6.   Zero Nominees Pty Limited 
7.   Michael Bushell 
8.   Jenny Lee Bushell 
9.   Martin Ross Helean
10. JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
11. Adonis Kiritsopoulos & Jennifer Anne Ford
12. Yarandi Investments Pty Limited 
13. Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited
14. Richard Hamsany & Rosa Dianna Marisa Hamsany
15. Simon Cato 
16. Bond Street Custodians Limited 
17. Tadea Pty Limited 
18. Shayne Daley & Dr Linda Margaret Daley
19. Nefco Nominees Pty Limited 
20. Jeremy Whybrow 

$0.20 Listed Options 
Number 

20,489,366 
6,710,000 
6,000,000 
5,000,000 
2,772,000 
2,740,000 
2,002,000 
1,875,000 
1,500,000 
1,457,300 
1,260,667 
1,096,666 
900,000 
850,000 
800,100 
795,000 
735,000 
730,000 
729,400 
710,100 

Percentage
25.4%
8.3%
7.4%
6.2%
3.4%
3.4%
2.5%
2.3%
1.9%
1.8%
1.6%
1.4%
1.1%
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%

59,152,599 

73.3%

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